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Unit 5 word study

Exercise 1. Check the transcription in the dictionary and read the words listed below. Translate them.

Nouns

trait, photography, aperture, tripod, clarity, width, balance, variety.

Verbs

imply, discourage, introduce, define, rival.

Adjectives

manual, ancient, amateur, old-fashioned, widespread, compact.

Exercise 2.

a) make adjectives from the following verbs according to the model.

Model: verb + -able: compare - comparable

operate, change, solve, reason, vary, convert, note, use, extend, control, recognize.

b) and now make negative forms of these adjectives and translate them.

Model: un- + adjective: comparable - uncomparable.

equal, important, expected, comrotable.