المفردات

· wind around; move along a circular course

round the bend

· not often

we rarely met

· an implement consisting of a length of wood

he collected dry sticks for a campfire

· a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

an ambassador of good will

· derive a benefit from

She profited from his vast experience

· take exception to

She challenged his claims

· pleasing or delighting

endowed with charming manners

· teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

He is training our Olympic team

· the totality of surrounding conditions

he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room

· overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

he soon regretted his haste

· recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

She identified the man on the ‘wanted’ poster

· not to be dispensed with; essential

foods indispensable to good nutrition

· have and exert influence or effect

The artist's work influenced the young painter

· an intermediate platform in a staircase

the plane made a smooth landing

· express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with

· a worker who holds or is invested with an office

the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling

· the Slavic language of Poland

they performed with great polish

· leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

She vacated the position when she got pregnant

· cause friction

my sweater scratches

· move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

the wheels skidded against the sidewalk

· walk heavily

The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots

· to lag or linger behind

But in so many other areas we still are dragging

· a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection

· the legal dissolution of a marriage