Knowsys Group 11

Time

consecutivekən se kyə tiv

ADJECTIVE

in order, one after the other

When it rained for three consecutive

days, Lauren became cranky

from being cooped up inside.

eraer ə

NOUN

a period of time marked by distinctivecharacter or events

The ratification of the 19th Amendment to theConstitution in 1920 launched a new era in

politics:women got the vote

headlonghed long

ADVERB

hasty

Mrs. Johnson made a headlong decision and lost her unsaved document on the

computer.

initiatei ni shē āt

VERB

to begin or introduce

Just this semester my school initiated a new student

identification program that included pictures, finger

prints, and retinal scans.

Impromptu ADJECTIVEim prämp tü done on the spur of the moment

Although Ivan had prepared his speech in advance, he forgot his preparation and gave a rambling

impromptu speech instead.

permanent pur mə nənt

ADJECTIVE lasting forever

The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members: the United States, Britain, France, China and Russia.

priorprī ər

ADJECTIVE

earlier in time or order

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the European economy was based on

agriculture.

respiteres pət

NOUN a temporary delay

Following the first three hours of the exam, there was a

short respite before the second part began.

urgentur jənt

ADJECTIVErequiring immediate action

The postman was on an urgent mission to deliver the packages on time.