Vocabulary Lesson 25 Foundations Iskills 2A

Vocabulary Lesson 25Foundations Iskills 2A

Architect (n): A person who makes plans for buildings and houses and other structures; a maker or creator. If you want to build a house, you will need an architect to help you plan it.

Gustave Eiffel was the architect who designed and built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Matrimony (n): the state of being married; ceremony of marriage Matrimony involves taking a serious oath, and should not be something done just for fun.

Some bachelors find it difficult to give up their freedom for the blessing of matrimony.

Baggage (n): the trunks and suitcases a person takes with them when they travel; an army’s equipment After taking the oath of matrimony, the bride and groom put their baggage in their car and drove away for the honeymoon.

In war time, a soldier must often carry all his own baggage himself.

Squander (v): spend foolishly; to waste Do not squander your money on things you don’t actually need.

If you squander all your time watching football, you will not pass your classes.

Abroad (adj): Outside one’s own country; going around; far and wide

If you go abroad to live and study, you will need to bring a lot of baggage with you!

There is a rumor abroad about having a day off, but don’t believe it.

Fugitive (n): a runaway Be careful if you go out today; there is a fugitive abroad and they say he is dangerous.

After escaping from prison, the criminal had to live as a fugitive, always running away from the law.