Key Skills in English 190


Word 1 coarse


Meaning and example


rough, rude: The drunk man spoke in a coarse manner to the police.


council curb currant desert


a group of people who manage or advise: Amy is on the student council.


to keep something under control: You need to curb the money spent on sweets.


a dried grape: I love eating a currant bun.


1. a waterless, empty area (noun), 2. to abandon someone (verb): I’d hate to be deserted in a desert.


draught dual ensure


a flow of air: There is a cold draught from under that door.


having two parts: There is a new dual carriageway in my area.


to make certain that something will happen: Please ensure that the room is left tidy.


exercise


physical activity (noun), to do physical activity (verb): Everybody needs to exercise to maintain good health.


loose our pedal


wobbly or unstable: I have a loose tooth.


belonging to us: This is our house.


1. a foot-operated lever (noun): Her leg was too short to reach the pedal. 2. to move a bike or car (verb): I like to pedal through the autumn leaves on my bike.


pour


to flow or cause to flow (verb): Pour some milk into the cat’s dish.


Word 2 Meaning and example course


1. a direction: Follow the course of the river. 2. a series of lessons: We are beginning a new course in maths.


counsel kerb current dessert


advice (noun), to advise (verb):I was given good counsel regarding my choice of subjects.


the stone edge of a pavement: The little boy tripped over the kerb.


happening now; a flow of water, air or electricity: He swam with the current.


the sweet course of a meal: The meal finished with a delicious dessert.


draft duel insure


an unfinished version of a piece of writing: You need to draft your essay a few times.


a fight or contest between two people: The men fought a duel to the death.


to arrange compensation against a risk: John insured his life for a large sum of money. It is necessary to insure your house against flood damage.


exorcise


to drive out an evil spirit: Not many priests are called on to exorcise evil spirits.


lose are peddle


to be unable to find: Did you lose your wallet?


from the verb ‘to be’: We are good friends.


to sell goods: Many goods can be peddled in garage sales.


pore


1. to study something closely (verb): Darren had to pore over the details of his contract carefully. 2. a tiny opening (noun): The pores on my nose are blocked.


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Unit 5: The Mechanics of Language


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