Word Study1. accept vt. & vi. to say yes to it or agree to take it 1) I accepted his offer of permanent employment at a small company.2) I do not accept that there is any kind of crisis in British science.2. Continue vt. & vi. to keep doing sth. or do not stop doing sth. 1) Diana is determined to continue working when she reaches retirement age. 2) Outside the building the young people continue their Carnival dancing.3. equal adj. the same in amount, number, or size 1) I think all children should have an equal chance to education. 2) Research and teaching are of equal importance.4. feara) n. [U] the unpleasant feeling you have when you think that you are in danger Little Tom was sitting on the floor shivering with fear.b) vt. to be frightened of something or someone unpleasant It seems to me that if people fear you they respect you.c) vi. to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen I don't think it necessary for my parents to fear for my safety.5. fighta) vt. & vi. to take part in a war or a battle Millions of young men fought in World War II.b) vt & vi to use physical force to try to defeat each other Jackson's always fighting with his little brother.C) n. He had a fight with Smith just now.The manager stopped the fight among his fellows about the trip abroad.6. heroa) n. the main male character in a book or film who is usually good Jason has agreed to play a hero in a Shakespeare's play.b) n. someone who does something brave or good which people respect or admire them for The president became a national hero for his part in the revolution.7. quality n.a) how good or bad something is Everyone can greatly improve the quality of life.b) when s...
