Vocab U1 *

Front

Mother promised to enact rules about spending if their prodigal ways didn't change.

Back

enact; prodigal

Front

“Although my opponent _____ that I wish to turn the US government upside down,” said the candidate, “you must remember that he is _____ and condemns change in any form.”

Back

alleges; reactionary

Front

Lisa’s vigorous efforts for tougher child-safety laws inspired others to agitate for reforms.

Back

vigorous; agitate

Front

Albert’s agile fingers, nimble from years of piano practice, could handle a video game controller with surgical precision.

Back

agile; surgical

Front

New classroom was to be more _____ than old one, yet teachers found it hard to _____ students.

Back

ergonomic; invigorate

Front

Most ergonomic chair?

Back

Front

Most vigorous option?

Back

Front

Meaning of 'prodigal' in: 'After years of reckless spending, he realized the error of his ways and decided to change his prodigal habits.'

Back

Wasteful and extravagant

Front

reactionary

Back

strongly opposed to change; conservative

Front

Aspect of 'surgical' highlighting precision:

Back

Emphasis on fine instruments and exact techniques.