Noun

the mixture of gases around the earth

Nitrogen forms four-fifths of the atmosphere.

Atmosphere
Adjective

extremely intelligent or skilled.

Her mother was a brilliant scientist.

Brilliant
Verb

to persuade someone or make someone certain.

He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.

Convince
Verb

to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful.

We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the

airport.

Endure
 Verb

to give a quick short look.

She glanced round the room to see who was

there.

Glance
Adjective

unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is

necessary.

We thought the punishment was rather harsh for

such a minor offence.

Harsh
Verb

to (cause someone or something to) move or fall

suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into
something.

Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres.

Plunge
Adjective

of great value because of being rare, expensive, or

important.

A precious gift.

Precious
 Adjective

happening or moving quickly or within a short time,

especially in a smooth and easy way.

The gazelle is one of the swiftest and most

graceful of animals.

Swift
Verb

to join together as a group, or to make people join

together as a group; to combine

We will unite in fighting crime.

Unite