book iv lesson four sniffing out more than just bones
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Book IV Lesson Four Sniffing out More than Just Bones
Sniff v. n.
• To breathe air in the nose to discover the smell of sth.
• Not to be sniffed at/ nothing to sniff atDiane’s donation of 50 dollars is nothing to sniff at.
Delivery n.
• Deliver v. • Mail/pizza/food..delivery• Express n. (Fedex)
Wonder v.
• To be curious about• I am wondering if….• Wonder n.• Alice in Wonderland• Wonderful adj.
Immediately adv.
• Syn. Instantly; at once• The firefighters rushed to the scene
immediately.
Contain v.
• Container n.
Sensitive adj.
• Gina is sensitive to fashion. • A sensitive person• Sense n. v.
Explosive n.
• A substance that explodes• Explosives must be handled with care for fear
of an accident.• Explode v. The building/truck/cellphone exploded
Explosion n.
Disaster n.
• A sudden or very terrible eventNatural disasters (tsunami, earthquakes,
tornado, avalanche…)
Assist v.
• Syn. help; aid• Assistance n.Dennis provided me with a lot of assistance
while I was doing my research. I couldn’t have finished it without him.
• Assistant adj.• Teaching/research assistant
Official n. adj.
• Public officialThe official suggests that the company stop
building houses on the hill for fear of environmental destruction.
• Official visits/statements/records• Military/police officer
Keen adj.
• Syn. Sensitive; sharp• Keen ear/eye• Keen: enthusiastic interestKeen supporters for…
Detect v.
• Discover or find out sth.• Detect drugs/radiation• Detector • Gas/smoke/lie detector
Detective n.
• A person whose jot is to obtain information and evidence
• While he was investigating the murder, the detective exposed himself to danger.
• Private detective (investigator)
Locate v.
• To find the position; exist in a certain place• Please locate the train • station on the map.Be located in/on/at• Location n.
Reward n.
• Something gained in return• A reward for…Hard work brings its own rewards.• Rewarding adj.• Is volunteer work rewarding?= Does volunteer work ____ _____?
Identify v.
• Identity n.• Identification n. ID card
Predict v.
• Is it possible to predict future/earthquakes…?• Prediction n.
Arrival n.
• Arrive v. = reach; get to
Chemical adj.
• Relating to chemistry• Chemical n.
Encounter v. n.
• Syn. Meet• A beautiful encounter
Benefit v. n.
• Syn. Advantage• Benefit fromWhat benefits our health?• Beneficial adj.• Be beneficial to