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Knowsys Vocabulary. Group 16. Group: 16 151. debut dāˈ byü N First the first appearance When One Direction made their debut on Good Morning America, the American public fell in love with them. 7 th. Debut. Group: 16 152. pioneer pī ə nirˈ
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Knowsys Vocabulary Group 16
Group: 16 151 debut dāˈ byü N First the first appearance • When One Direction made their debut on Good Morning America, the American public fell in love with them. 7th
Group: 16152 pioneer pī ə nirˈ N First one of the first to do, think, or study something • Steve Jobs, a pioneer in the field of computer science, was instrumental in the invention of the ipod, iphone, and ipad at Apple. 7th
Group: 16153 premiere pri mirˈ V First 1) to perform publicly for the first time or 2) to have the first public showing • When the new hit movie first premiered in theaters, it was sold out for weeks. premier = noun or adjective 7th
Group: 16154 + Benefactor bəˈ nə fak tər N Money a donor or patron • The school was grateful to the benefactor who donated the funds for the new program. benefaction 7th
Group: 16155+ bounty baunˈ tē N Money 1) A generous gift or 2) a reward for the capture of an outlaw • At Thanksgiving, the cornucopia (the “horn of plenty”) overflowing with food symbolizes the bounty of the land. 7th bountiful
Group: 16156 estimate esˈ tə māt V Money To judge the value of something by approximation • We had to estimate the number of marbles I the jar since we were unable to count them. estimation 7th
Group: 16157+ flourish flərˈ ish V Money to thrive or prosper • During the Renaissance, artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael flourished with the financial support of wealthy patrons. 7th
Group: 16158 + inherit in herˈ ət V Money To receive from a parent, ancestor, or other party • According to the will, Ingrid was to inherit her grandmother’s fortune. inheritance, heir 7th
Group: 16159 + lavish laˈ vish A Money extravagant or luxurious • Movie stars and millionaires frequent the lavish hotels that line the French Riviera. 7th
Group: 16160 + lucrative lüˈ krə tiv A Money profitable • The girl’s lemonade stand was surprisingly lucrative on the cool summer day; she made over $200. 7th
Group: 16161 + privilege priˈ və lij A Money An advantage • The ambassador knew it was an honor and a privilege to obtain a private audience with the queen. privileged 7th
Study!! • You have a Group 16 quiz Friday.