2012.08.13

annotate
=>to add a short explanation or opinion to a text or drawing
Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
wreck

interracial
=>involving different human races
an interracial marriage/relationship
The government must act to stamp out interracial hatred and violence.

head-on
=>describes an accident in which the fronts of two vehicles hit each other
The car crossed the road and hit a truck head-on.
a head-on collision

tribute
=>[C or U] something that you say, write or give which shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday.
For wedding bouquets, floral tributes (= flowers sent to someone's funeral) and all your flower needs, call Mandy's Florists.

pay tribute to sb/sth
=>to praise someone or something
The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze.

gale
=>a very strong wind
Hundreds of old trees were blown down in the gales

unconstitutional

liberal
=>respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour
a liberal society/attitude
Her parents were far more liberal than mine.

complement
=>to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it
Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.
The music complements her voice perfectly.

impound
=>If the police or someone in authority impounds something that belongs to you, they take it away because you have broken the law
The police impounded cars and other personal property belonging to the drug dealers.
The vehicle was impounded by customs.