Intermediate — Set 79

Set 79 of Intermediate covers 5 words: succeed, escape, combine, define, guide. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. succeed · verb/səkˈsid/

   to achieve a good outcome

   With enough preparation, anyone can succeed in a difficult interview.

   Synonyms: do well, be successful, thrive

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French succeder or Latin succedere ‘come close after’, from sub- ‘close to’ + cedere ‘go’

2. escape · verb/əˈskeɪp/

   to get away from or avoid an unpleasant place or situation

   The hikers managed to escape the forest before the fire spread.

   Synonyms: get away, run, flee

   Origin: Middle English: from Old French eschaper, based on medieval Latin ex- ‘out’ + cappa ‘cloak’. Compare with escapade

3. combine · verb/kəmˈbaɪn/

   to bring things together

   The two companies decided to combine their resources to develop the new technology.

   Synonyms: connect, integrate, blend

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French combiner or late Latin combinare ‘join two by two’, from com- ‘together’ + Latin bini ‘two together’

4. define · verb/dəˈfaɪn/

   to describe something clearly

   You need to define your boundaries with your neighbours.

   Synonyms: describe, clarify

   Origin: late Middle English (also in the sense ‘bring to an end’): from Old French definer, from a variant of Latin definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’ (from finis ‘end’)

5. guide · verb/ɡaɪd/

   to direct or help someone through a place, process, or situation

   The instructor will guide them through each step of the experiment before they try it on their own.

   Synonyms: advise, lead, direct

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin; related to wit