Unit 5 - 5A

to put a body in a grave, usually at a funeral ceremony

a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

The cashier stood behind the counter.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

to a high or exceptional degree

The food at that new restaurant is super delicious.

appearing to be genuine or legitimate but actually not

The pseudo scientist was caught making false claims about his research.

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Their interaction during the meeting led to a fruitful collaboration.

to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position

The gears interlock, ensuring the smooth operation of the machinery.

a weight or mechanism used to provide stability and balance by offsetting the weight of another object or system

The heavy base acts as a counterbalance to the tall structure.

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

The army launched a counterattack to regain lost ground.

any half of a circle

The children sat in a semicircle around the teacher during story time.

a woman with superior mental or physical capabilities, particularly one who succeeds in both her career and home life

She juggles her career and family like a superwoman.

individuals or groups possessing extremely large amounts of wealth

The super-rich often invest in luxury properties and private islands.

a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated

to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

Despite feeling tired, she tends to overwork herself to meet tight deadlines.

located or occurring above the level of the head

The overhead lights illuminated the room brightly.

to pay someone less than what is fair or reasonable for their work or services

The company was criticized for underpaying its employees.

situated beneath the feet

The soft grass felt cool underfoot as they walked through the park.

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

The underachiever failed to meet the project deadlines.