5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 174
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Word
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Type
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Used in a Sentence
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Synonym
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equip
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verb
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The machine is equipped with a motor.
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furnished
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equivalent
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adj.
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It is an equivalent amount of money.
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comparable
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era
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noun
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That era was over centuries ago.
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time period
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erect
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verb
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We will erect a bridge on the river.
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build
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adj.
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Every hair on his head was erect.
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upright
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errand
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noun
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The boy was sent on an errand.
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mission
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error
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noun
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He made a serious error.
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mistake
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escape
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noun
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The escape from prison was daring.
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breakout
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verb
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We must escape from poverty.
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break free
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escort
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noun
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Her escort took her to the dance.
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companion
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verb
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We will escort you to the office.
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accompany
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noun
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The President had an armed escort.
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guard
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