Vocab-ability–163 (oper = work) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operate
    Don't operate machinery when in extremes of grief or joy.
  2. Cooperation
    You'll need the cooperation of the bank or the mob, if you want a loan.
  3. Inoperable
    Failure to repay either loan results in losing an arm and a leg. "Both are inoperable," the doctor swears.
  4. Modus operandi
    I'm just reporting their modus operandi, don't shoot the messenger.


Good work!

I recommend dealing with the mob. It's much safer than dealing with banksters!

At least, the mob is honest.

It's a crazy kind of world when the mob is the lesser of two evils. You're right about that last part. They're upfront about that arm and leg clause. HA

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Peter will operate the tractor so Jane and I can ride the wagon and pick produce.
  2. With the cooperation of the 3 of us we should be able to get the whole field of pumpkins picked today.
  3. The tractor has no fuel left and will be inoperable until we can get some more fuel.
  4. We added fuel to the tractor and it is still not running, let's check the manual for the modus operandi.


Good work!

Hint ... Turn the ignition key.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. If I can operate this terminal, then I should be able to get those secured and locked doors open.
  2. In cooperation with the local vigilante squad, the police were able to clean the city streets of drug dealers.
  3. The doctors deemed the tumor to be inoperable due to its location in her body.
  4. His modus operandi for success is to win the money first, and worry about the value of his future benefits later.


Good work!

My Vocab Practice:

  1. NSA agents operate an elaborate network of projects related to surveillance efforts.
  2. To deliver the highest quality of scientific education, efficient cooperation of many independent institutes is essential.
  3. State of the art technology in the field of bio-medics presents possibility to treat previously inoperable tumors.
  4. Senate committee's report revealed that modus operandi of US drone programs involved systematic targeting of civilians, including women, elderly and children.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Inoperable.
    At first the doctors thought his disease was inoperable.

  2. modus operandi
    Then they discovered a newly developed modus operandi to proceed with the procedure.

  3. Operate.
    Hence, a team of doctors operate on removing his brain tumor.

  4. Cooperation.
    It takes a lot of cooperation to make the surgery a success.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operate
    The method at which I operate is quite different from yours
  2. Cooperation
    If not for the cooperation we had, we wouldn't have found a solution yet
  3. Inoperable
    The machine is inoperable at the moment due to the fault it developed the last time it was used
  4. Modus Operandi
    I had to study his modus operandi, so that i could have an upper hand against him


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operate
    My brother operates over the biggest region in the state.

  2. Cooperation
    My colleague cooperation is needed for an efficient demonstration.

  3. Inoperable
    My cousin's carelessness has made the device inoperable.

  4. Modus operandi
    Planning ahead of things is my modus operandi.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operating thousands of transactions a day can be quite a tiring job.
  2. Cooperation is vital to the success of a project, we must all participate.
  3. This machine is inoperable, I think the best thing is to ask for help from a professional.
  4. It is incredible the modus operandi of many criminals who manage to escape justice for decades!


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. We use a keyboard to operate the cursor on the screen.
  2. The team displayed amazing cooperation in pulling off that last play.
  3. Tom accidentally drove the car into the lake, after the motor got wet the car was inoperable.
  4. Each business has their own modus operandi which should be effectively communicated to their employees during training.


Good work!

"MY VOCAB PRACTICE"

  1. Operate:
    I do not like how the government is proposing to operate beginning with the incoming week.
  2. Cooperation:
    Mr. Yuri was a good cooperation to finding and exposing of crime in Russia.
  3. Inoperable:
    Most inexperienced people with computers find software management inoperable.
  4. Modus operandi:
    Even though the president was convinced by the prime minister, I still think that will not apply to his modus operandi.


Good work!

  ·  6 years ago (edited)

My vocab practice

1.please guide me to operate the machine

  1. The students were asked to cooperate among themselves for a good performance
  2. The fire rended the port inoperable
  3. Such a modus operandi would be a severe task for the campaign


Good work!

But please check your numbering.

So sorry will keep it correct

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Inoperable
    This kind of tumour is inoperable in this hospital because we don't have the needed instruments.

  2. Modus operandi
    Even though we are professionals in the same field, your modus operandi differs from mine.

  3. Operate
    Your job would be to use your energy to operate this machine.

  4. Cooperation
    Without the cooperation of the witness, we might not win the case.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1.- You must operate the sewing machine.
2.- We need everyone's cooperation.
3.- This train is inoperable.
4.- In the news they said what is the modus operandi of the evildoers.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I got a new laptop last month but somehow I was finding it difficult to operate it.

  2. I took my new laptop to the office and with the cooperation of my colleagues we where able to try out some keys.

  3. At first using the laptop seemed inoperable because of it's sophisticated nature.

  4. One thing I have always known about using some devices was taking out time to read the modus operandi as that was going to give some highlights in the usage .


Good work!

Thanks so much, am glad you appreciate my effort.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Operate: Every day I operate a computer because it's my work tool.
  2. Cooperation: In the family, cooperation is important to achieve their objetives.
  3. Inoperable: Some diseases were inoperable in the past.
  4. Modus Operandi: The military can't reveal their modus operandi.


Good work!

The modus operandi of the military has been revealed. It's this ... KILL!!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1- It took the senior mechanic to operate the tractor properly.

2- When I recruit new members for the team, I expect their full cooperation in order to advance the project efficiently.

3- The tumor had become inoperable, given its size and location in the patient's body.

4- Using baking soda to clean corningware is my modus operandi.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. The motor technician was asked to operate the car.

  2. The knocked engine rendered the car inoperable.

  3. Jane sought for the cooperation of her colleagues to win the Union's executive post

  4. The police had to study the modus operandi of the kidnappers in order to discover their hideout


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operate
    It's highly likely that the thieves would operate around this area
  2. Cooperation
    I like the cooperation the football team had, the players were all organized and composed
  3. Inoperable
    Now I know why the machine was inoperable, after checking it out some vital parts were missing
  4. Modus Operandi
    Since we now know the modus operandi of the drone, am sure we operate it better


Good work!

"MY VOCAB PRACTICE."

  1. This course is most suitable for you if you want to learn how to OPERATE an Apple Mac computer.

  2. That's why we can never get things in order because the members of this team lack COOPERATION.

  3. I've done every effort to restore this machine, but it seems already INOPERABLE.

  4. This gang is known for its MODUS OPERANDI, that's why it was easy to entrap them.


Excellent work!

Thank you very much @majes.tytyty!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE.

  1. Operate
    He was operating a huge system about virtual world.
  2. Cooperation
    When you work with a team you need cooperation otherwise it's hard to handle everything by your own.
  3. Inoperable
    It's better to take advantage and try to solve a health issue until it becomes inoperable.
  4. Modus operandi
    There won't be any chance how to avoid the operation because it is needed and definitely a modus operandi.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE.
1-Operation-:The doctor will operate the patience tomarrow.
2-Cooperation-:This deed will be successful with your cooperation.
3-Inoperation-:Your acts seem to be inoperation.
4-Modus operandi-:I like your modus operandi for this job.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. How do you operate the remote control unit?
  2. We hope we can count on your continued cooperation and support.
  3. He was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer.
  4. Such a modus operandi would be a severe task for an experienced campaigner, let alone a novice like Forbes.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Doctors operate only in the most clean and sterile conditions.

  2. The team would complete the task faster if everyone was in full cooperation.

  3. The clumsy man dropped the machine and now it is inoperable.

  4. The business had to review their modus operandi and find improvement or it was sure to go out of business.


Good work!

My Vocab Practice

Inoperable:
In the 60's many disease were inoperable by physicians back then.

Modus Operandi:
Internet thieves use various modus operandi to commit thier cons and scams.

Operate:
The doctor will operate the boy tomorrow.

Cooperation:
Thank you for your cooperation.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. The military operates with strict rules and regulation.
  2. The cooperation between army soldiers is always excellent due to strict regulations and practice.
  3. The machine is inoperable due to over load.
  4. The modus operandi of brain is really mysterious.


Good work!

My brain's M.O.
Insert beer, commence operations. Simple.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Operate
    You need to learn how to operate a machine.

  2. Modus Operandi
    You need to learn the modus operandi of a master on this field so that you can leaen better.

  3. Inoperable
    I am so sorry sir, what ails you is inoperable.

  4. Cooperation
    A husband needs the coopetation of his wife to succeed.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I can operate a lathe machine.

  2. The military hardly reveal their modus operandi to the public

  3. The cooperation of everyone will be needed to pull the project through.

  4. The sudden power surge rendered my electric blender inoperable


Good work!

Lathes are great for curling hair!!!

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