Vocab-ability–243 (vac = empty) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. The house has been vacant for quite some time now.

  2. vacuum
    The new mausoleum is a vacuum until the owner decides when and whose entombment should be there.

  3. evacuate
    The typhoon is so strong that residents need to evacuate immediately.

  4. vacation
    The family is planning to take a vacation to Disneyland with their kids.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. There was only one vacant seat left on the train.

  2. Hoovers work by sucking air out of the tube pointed at the carpet, creating a vacuum which leads dirt to rush in to fill the tube.

  3. The fire alarm rang out to signal to residents that they should evacuate the building.

  4. The government legislated that employers had to give their workers at least 28 days vacation time a year.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Mrs King had to leave her property vacant, as she was unable to find someone to rent it before she left for Australia.

  2. As the Prime Minister's authority dwindled, a political vacuum opened up and rivals competed to replace her.

  3. Villages near Mount Etna were evacuated as it looked like the volcano was about to erupt again.

  4. The couple saved up to go on a vacation of a lifetime to the Maldives.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. vacant
    The past summer I decided to travel more instead of searching for a vacant job.
  2. vacuum
    The vacuum cleaner was way too expensive for us.
  3. evacuate
    When the fire started, the concert stopped and everyone was evacuated.
  4. vacation
    Can't wait for my next vacation to visit some more new places. :)

“MY VOCAB PRACTICE.”

  1. This lot has been VACANT for decades.
  2. Ever since she left, there has been a VACUUM in her former position that no one else can fill.
  3. The residents had to EVACUATE the town immediately because of the chaos.
  4. Relax and take that VACATION you’ve always looked forward to.

Good work!
There was a VACUUM while you were away from these Vocab-ability posts.

My apologies, @majes.tytyty! I’ll be here and active again very soon! That’s certain! ☺️ By the way, thank you!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. The woman circled the supermarket carpark trying to find a vacant parking space.

  2. Vacuum cleaners are much more efficient than dustpans and brushes in removing dirt.

  3. Across Japan sensors are in place so that people can be alerted to evacuate their buildings in the event of an earthquake.

  4. The schoolchildren looked forward to their summer vacation break at the seaside.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Most office buildings in the city of Manhattan are vacant due to their high rental fees.
  2. The passing away of Mrs. Nobey's husband has left a vacuum in her heart.
  3. The firefighters had to evacuate everybody from the adjoining building in order to prevent further calamity.
  4. After my final exams today, I am free to embark on a vacation.

My Vocab Practice:

  • Vacant: The house still remains vacant since the day I saw them leaving it.

  • Vacuum: His sudden retirement left a vacuum, for which the company needed to hire a skilled person.

  • Evacuate: Due to the raging war between the tribes, they had no choice but to evacuate the only place they could call home.

  • Vacation: After many months of continuous working, a vacation was the only thing Jason longed for.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. The post of Vice President in the company has been vacant for sometime.

  2. The armed forces have filled the power vacuum created under the current lame duck Prime Minister.

  3. We were ordered to evacuate the building after it became clear that it is no longer safe for occupation.

  4. I haven't had a vacation since starting my startup.

Good work!

To paraphrase ... "The mind of the president of the company has always been vacant." :-)

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Vacant:
    my heart has been vacant because I refuse to let anyone in, including myself.

  2. Vacuum:
    Listening to the insane teenagers was like having your head stuck in a vacuum.

  3. Evacuate:
    To all that what to live long and health live, evacuate into the fire that is surrounded by the cold rain.

  4. Vacation:
    We are going to vacation at Dr. Strange's house so that we can gather secret regarding the time he spent in Kemet.

Good work!

Godda love that Dr Strange!

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