당나귀 Listening-Book 1 (E)
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artist
a person who creates art as a job
I think Salvador Dali was the greatest artist in history.
backpack
a bag with straps that go over your shoulders
It is easy to carry things in a backpack.
be away
to not be home
I'm going to be away for the next week.
believe
to be confident that something is true
I believe the story is true.
bestseller
a product that is sold in the largest numbers
The bestseller list of books were on the New York Times.
borrow
to take or receive something, belonging to another, with the promise of returning it
Please ask if you want to borrow something.
call
to voice something loudly
To get their attention, you need to call them.
come out
become visible or appear
The sun will come out tomorrow at 6:15 a.m.
comment
a statement made about something
His hurtful comments made her cry and leave the room.
convenience store
a small store
There is a new convenience store at the corner.
cool
nice, awesome
Felix looks really cool in those sunglasses.
corn
a type of vegetable that grows on a stalk
"However, I would rather have a piece of corn than a peck of pearls!"
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
dish
a shallow container that you serve food in
During the evening, Don laid his armor in a horse’s water dish.
donation
an act of presenting something as a gift
Charity is defined as generous donations given to aid the poor.
draw
to create an image using pen or pencil and paper
I like to draw pictures of people.
each other
one another
Remember to hold hands with each other when you cross the street.
elementary school
four to eight years of child's education
elementary school teaches children basic subjects.
envy
to desire something that another person has
I envy you for finding such a beautiful girl.
error
a mistake
His written work is full of errors.
expensive
cost a large amount of money
These cars were expensive.
fail
not to be successful
She failed the test. Zhuge Liang promised to kill himself if he failed.
find
to get back a thing lost
I can't find my English book anywhere!
funny
causing laughter
He writes all kinds of funny stories.
go inside
to go and being on the side closer to the center
Students should stop playing and go inside to take a break.
grade
a class of year at school
Lesley started first grade today.
grocery store
a market where groceries are sold
My brother bought some bananas from the grocery store.
hang
to attach by the top
It hangs in a building in the American city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
have ~ in common
to have some same things or opinions each other
We don't have anything in common.
help out
to aid; to assist
Go help out that person with his work.
hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing in your spare time
Some people give flowers as a gift, some people grow flowers as a hobby, and some people eat them!
hurry
to rush or move quickly
We are late. hurry up!
hurry
to rush or move quickly
We are late. hurry up!
in need
needing soimething, especially because one is poor
The victims are in need of food and water.
include
to take in or consider along with
Often these songs include lots of dancers in beautiful clothes.
laugh
to show happiness with sound and a smile
Everyone laughed at the joke.
lettuce
a garden vegetable that has large thin leaves that are eaten raw, often in salads
Jill did not want to have any lettuce added to the salad she ate for lunch.
librarian
a person who is in charge of or works in a library
The librarian helped me find a book.
library
(a building or room containing) a collection of books, tapes, videos etc
She checked the book out of the library.
look at
to direct one's eyes toward
She looked at him like he was a hero.
look for
to try to find
We look for our friends’ house to play.
look forward to
to expect; to hope for eagerly
I will be looking forward to your response.
lucky
experiencing good things, results, and successes as a result of chance alone
I’m lucky to meet you here.
member
a person who belongs to a group
All of the members wear the same clothing.
middle school
level between elementary and high school
middle school students like team building activities.
minute
sixty seconds and one sixtieth of an hour
Please give me ten minutes to get ready.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
pay
money that one receives in exchange for work
Her job is hard work, but the pay is good.
pencil case
a container used to store pencils
My pencil case is blue and it has one pocket.
per hour
in one hour
The speed limit is 30 miles per hour.
picture
a painting, drawing, or photograph
These are pictures of my friends.
poor
having little money or property
He is so poor that he cannot buy anything.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
price
cost of something
By developing the assembly line, Henry discovered a way to make lots of cars at a cheaper price.
ready
being prepared to do something
You must be in a ready state when we are on a plane.
recipe
a set of directions for making a dish
I always use my aunt’s recipe to make spaghetti sauce.
release
to allow something to be printed or shared with the public
The movie will be released next month.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
reserve
to book something at a particular time in the future
Can I reserve a table by the window?
return
to put something back to its original place
return books to the library when done reading them.
return
to put something back to its original place
return books to the library when done reading them.
revise
to look over something again in order to correct it or include new information
Please revise this paper prior to submitting it for your final grade.
shorts
short trousers for men or women.
She is washing her shorts.
smart
being wise and clever
That student is very smart.
sold out
having all tickets or accommodation sold
The movie was sold out on opening night.
striped
having stripes or bands
The referee wore a black and white striped shirt.
submit
to agree
I have yet to submit my written report.
ticket
a printed piece of paper that shows that someone has paid to enter a place or travel somewhere
Let’s buy a ticket for that movie!
tuna
a large fish of warm seas
She is having a tuna sandwich for her breakfast.
unfortunately
in an unlucky way
unfortunately, she won't be able to attend the meeting today.
unless
except under the circumstances
You can't get a job unless you've got experience.
welcome
to receive or greet with pleasure and gladness
The salesman wasn't welcomed into the house.
worry
to feel concerned or troubled about something
I don’t like to worry about big tests.
allowance
an amount of money given from parents
My mom is raising my allowance this week!
almost
very nearly
Once, wolves were almost extinct in America, but recently, the number of wolves has multiplied in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
amusement park
a place where people can go to enjoy games, rides, and other activities
We went to an amusement park last Saturday.
arrive
to come to a place where you want to stay
The train will arrive at 12:30.
belonging
personal possession
Dr. Cuss and Mr. Bunting, the vicar, were both in the parlor examining the invisible man’s belongings.
bridge
a structure built over water or land that allows people to cross over
The Golden Gate bridge is a famous place in San Francisco.
call
a contact or exchange made on the telephone
The referee made too many foul calls.
career
a way of making a living; a job
That will be a good career move.
contest
an event where people attempt to do things better than others in order to win
These students are preparing a robot for a contest in the USA.
cooperation
act of working with someone toward a common goal
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.
course
a series of classes about a particular subject in a school
The after-school program would begin in January, and it would offer several different after school courses and activities.
customer
a person who purchases goods or sevices
I am not satisfied with the customer service.
done
past participle of "do"
What have I done to deserve such terrible treatment?
driver's license
document permitting somebody to drive
She got her driver's license when she was 20 years old.
due
expected according to timetable, promise etc
The bus is due to arrive in three minutes.
enroll
to take or put someone into a group or organization
I have to enroll in two languages classes this semester in order to graduate on time.
exam
a test to determine a person's health or knowledge in a certain subject
She really wants to pass the exam.
exciting
casing great interest or excitement
She waited and waited for something exciting to happen.
fall asleep
to go to sleep
I couldn't fall asleep so I watched a movie.
fault
a mistake
He was in an accident, but it wasn’t his fault.
follow
to conform to rules, regulations, directions, ect., exactly
People have to follow the rules in sports.
get married
to become a husband or a wife
My sister got married last week.
get together
to meet with someone to organize something
We had a small get together at my house over the weekend.
gift
something that is given to a person in order to express good feelings
A card is the greatest gift.
have to
to be obligated to do something
We have to meet later.
in a minute
a short time later
I'll do it in a minute.
increase
to (cause to) grow in size, number etc
The number of children in this school has increased greatly in recent years.
insane
being mentally ill
He looks insane. "Are you insane?" cried the Police Inspector.
join
to become part of a team or group
Please join my family for dinner this Saturday.
laundry
items of made of cloth that have been or must be washed
Did you hang the laundry out to dry?
middle school
level between elementary and high school
middle school students like team building activities.
miss out
to lose an opportunity to do something
She missed out her time to study for her exam.
mow the lawn
cut down an area of grass
Sam mowed the lawn with his brother.
no matter what
regardless of
I will make sure get the job no matter what.
on time
at or before a given time
He needs to leave now or he will never get there on time.
pick up
to meet; to give a ride to someone
He went to pick up his son from school.
pick up
to collect or gather
I will go and pick up some take-away.
possession
something you own
Everyone must bring all their possessions with them.
practice
to do something repeatedly in order to improve a skill
I practice soccer every day.
promise
a declaration that one will or will not do something
The Wizard promised to help, but he wanted the Wicked Witch’s broom handle.
protect
to guard something
All of Achilles’ body was protected, except for the place where his mother held him, which was by his heel.
quit
to stop
Babe quit high school to play basketball.
red light
a signal that instructs vehicles to stop
The red light flashed when I was about to cross the street at a crosswalk.
refrigerator
a machine which keeps food cold and so prevents it from going bad
There is some ice in the refrigerator.
regret
to feel sorry about something
You won’t regret it!
rule
a general standard that guides one's actions
rules are there to make society more fair and safe.
schedule
a plan of things to do and their times
Let me tell you about my daily schedule.
score
the points scored in a sporting event
The score of the game was 2-2.
September
the ninth month of the year, the month following August
He hasn't played for Korea since last september.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
shin
the front part of a person's leg between the knee and foot
When you play soccer, be sure to wear guards to protect your shins.
shopper
customer or purchaser
The mall is always busy with crowds of shoppers.
sightseeing
visiting the buildings, places of interest of an area
The tourists are walking around the streets, shopping and sightseeing.
singing
the art or activity of making musical sounds with one's voice
Do you do much singing nowadays?
sleepy
feeling tired and wanting to sleep
She is sleepy. She takes a nap.
soccer game
a game played on a teams of 11 players
I watched a soccer game. It was between Korea and Japan.
sore
hurting
His arms and legs were sore.
sound
to make a sound
Her voice sounds lovely.
stolen
past participle of steal
Claudio thought Don Pedro had stolen Hero from him and was mad that she had been taken away.
teach
to give knowledge, information, or lessons in a school setting
Kayla’s mom teaches her how to grow a garden.
throat
the part of the neck that is below the chin
I need some water. My throat is very dry.
totally
in a complete manner
You look like a totally new person in that suit.
tournament
a competition
She won many tournaments.
traffic
the vehicles or number of vehicles in a particular area or on a particular road
Rush hour traffic is always bad.
unattended
without the owner present; not being watched or cared for
Never leave young children unattended.
voice
the sound that a person or animal makes with their mouth and throat
Megan has a very beautiful singing voice.
wait for
left or prepared for you to collect
I've been waiting for John for two hours.
wake up
to stop sleeping
What time are you going to wake up tomorrow?
warm-hearted
having sympathy or kindness
My grandfather is a very warm-hearted man.
weak
not strong
I'm weak but my father is strong.
wedding
a marriage ceremony
Zeus gave the couple a box as a wedding present.
weekend
the end of the week, usually between Friday evening and Monday morning
How was your weekend?
wish
to want
He wished to stay in Neverland and never grow old.
world
the earth and everything on it
The world is a very huge place.
writer
a person who writes, especially for a living
Dickens was a famous English writer
wrong
not morally or socially correct
Other people believed that slavery was wrong and tried to stop it.
absent
not present; missing
He was absent from school for the first time all year.
academic
educational; scholarly
I received an academic scholarship for my good grades.
accessory
an item of clothing or jewelry that complements clothing
My mother likes to wear lots of accessories when she goes to work.
aisle
a long narrow space between rows of seats
You should always keep the aisles of an airplane clear.
artist
a person who creates art as a job
I think Salvador Dali was the greatest artist in history.
as far as
for as great distance as
"as far as we can tell, she was in there for at least a year."
assignment
a task or job that is given to someone to do
The assignment is due on Monday. If you hand it in late, it will be docked two points per day.
be away
to not be home
I'm going to be away for the next week.
better
in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
I felt better after I had a good nights sleep.
blood pressure
pressure exerted by blood
The nurse took my blood pressure and wrote it down on the chart.
brush teeth
using a toothbrush to clean one's teeth
I brush my teeth three times a day.
call
to voice something loudly
To get their attention, you need to call them.
catch up on
to do work that you should have finished already
I'm working more today to catch up on things.
change
to switch from one thing to another
Alonso wanted to become a knight, so he got a suit of armor and changed his name to Don Quixote.
clean up
to make an area clean
I like to clean up my house.
confident
believing ones ability or talent
He is confident that he could do her job.
damage
to make less effective or less usable etc; to spoil
The storm didn't do much damage to our town.
delicious
taste very good
"Then you can catch me again and I will be the most delicious fish!"
downstairs
down the stairs; to a lower floor
Go downstairs to get to a lower floor. She asked her father, "May I get up and go downstairs?"
economics
the study of trade, industry and money
I have to study for an economics exam tomorrow.
enough
as much as necessary
However, when it gets close enough, it can catch a tasty fish and eat it!
enthusiastic
excited and interested
The expressions of the people who had looked enthusiastic.
especially
particularly
He especially liked to make human shapes, like mothers and children.
even though
in spite of the fact
even though we tried hard, we didn't finish.
exam
a test to determine a person's health or knowledge in a certain subject
She really wants to pass the exam.
exhibition
a public display
The book exhibition is going to hold at the end of this month.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
fail
to be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
I didn't want to fail the test, so I studied hard.
fashion
a popular way of dressing during a certain time
fashions in music and art are always changing.
final
last
A final way to slow climate change is to put less garbage into landfills.
fixed
fastened; immovable
He has very fixed ideas. He doesn’t change them often.
for a long time
a prolonged period of time
We haven't seen each other for a long time.
form
shape or configuration
One of the main forms of electricity is lightning.
fresh
new or like new; not old or spoiled
These apples are fresh; I got them this morning.
get to
arrive
Airplanes make it easy for people to get to where they need to go quickly.
go on a trip
take a short journey
They want to go on a trip with their children
grade
a mark in a school course of study
A good grade will boost the confidence of the student.
gym
a place for exercise
Classes were offered to those living in Hull House and the house also had an art gallery, gym, bathhouse, and library.
have trouble ~ing
to make someone feel anxious or worried
Nowadays I have trouble sleeping well at night.
height
how tall a thing or person is
That tree is two meters in height.
improve
to (cause to) become better, of higher quality etc
His work has greatly improved.
in a hurry
having no time to wait
The students were in a hurry to get to class.
in front of
directly before or ahead of
The woman is napping in front of the fan.
language
human speech
I speak English language really well.
lecture
a talk about a subject given to a group or class
Sometimes it is hard to stay awake during long lectures.
location
a place
The English wanted Australia because of its location.
lose weight
to make one's body weight decrease
He said his wife needs to lose weight.
make friends with
an acquaintance; being in a close relationship
Recently, he looks like he is making friends with Tom.
map
a piece of paper that shows a part of the earth
Can you find Australia on a map?
measure
to judge in comparison with
The doctor have to measure the little boy’s height.
meat
the flesh of animals used as food
A kebab is a type of meat dish.
miss
to fail to hit or obtain a desired result
I try to toss the ball into the basket, but I miss.
museum
a building where artwork and artifacts are kept
This museum is in Washington D.C.
patient
a person receiving or waiting for medical care
How many patients are in the hospital?
pear
a type of fruit
My favorite fruit is the pear.
plan
to consider and organize the parts of something before it happens or exists
A meeting has been planned for early next year.
plan
an agreed upon method for doing something
The plan was to trick the Trojans into believing the wooden horse was a gift.
popular
liked or enjoyed by many people
She is very popular with children.
prevent
to keep from occurring
At first, Jane wanted to be a doctor, but poor health prevented her from finishing her studies.
protective
defending from harm or danger
The fire fighter wore a protective suit.
qualified
having the proper training and skills
Until you get your basic maintenance certification, I'm afraid you're not qualified for this position.
refrigerator
a machine which keeps food cold and so prevents it from going bad
There is some ice in the refrigerator.
score
the points scored in a sporting event
The score of the game was 2-2.
section
a part or piece that something is divided into
You can find cucumbers in the vegetables section of a supermarket.
similar
almost the same as something else
They made sounds similar to classical music.
sound
to make or give an impression especially when heard
It doesn’t sound like an easy place to live, does it?
staff
a group of people who work for a company or business
We had a new member join our staff at the museum today.
stop by
to visit; to come over for a short time
stop by my house anytime to visit.
strawberry
a type of small, juicy, red fruit
I like to eat strawberry with vanilla ice cream.
subway station
a terminal where subways load and unload passengers
The subway stations are full of art.
suddenly
without a warning
But suddenly, Larry arrived!
summertime
a period of summer
summertime is the warmest season of the year.
take off
to remove clothing from one's or another's body
She took off her coat.
think about
to consider; to give thought to
The students will think about their essay topics.
traffic
the vehicles or number of vehicles in a particular area
There is a stream of traffic on the highway.
turn
the time when it is one's chance or duty to do something
He is patiently waiting for his turn.
twin
one of a pair of children born at the same time to the same mother
She and her twin look the same.
whether
(used to introduce two choices or possibilities)
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
3D
having a three-dimensional form or appearance
It is a fun 3d animation movie about lovely monsters.
ad
a public notice or advertisement
I saw a funny ad on TV last night.
almost
nearly but not quite
Come inside. It’s almost time for dinner!
already
before a certain time
Did you eat five pieces of candy already?
amazing
causing great surpise or wonder
He showed an amazing performance.
answer
to speak or act in response
I don't know how to answer the difficult math question.
attention
notice, interest, or awareness
One announcement grabbed Martin’s attention.
be interested in
to give your attention to something
I am interested in learning Spanish.
beat
a regular stroke or its sound
I like the beat of that song.
believe
to be confident that something is true
I believe the story is true.
boring
uninterested in
Jason hates staying inside because it is so boring.
come back
go back to somewhere or something earlier
I’ll wait here until you come back.
curly hair
wavy hair, not straight
Her dark curly hair was thick and short.
dancer
a person who is dancing, or whose job is to dance
The dancer moves freely on stage.
desk
a table, usually for writing on
You should do your work at a desk.
director
the person who tells the actors and other people working on a movie what to do
The film director came on a video screen and told her to sit down.
drop
to let something fall
Agnes dropped the ball into the ocean.
due
expected according to timetable, promise etc
The bus is due to arrive in three minutes.
eyeglasses
lens worn to assist defective eyesight
Do you need a pair of eyeglasses?
fantastic
wonderful
She told me some fantastic story about her father being a Grand Duke!
figure skate
an ice skate worn for figure skating
I learned how to figure skate and I enjoyed the time learning.
final test
a term-end examination
Just that very morning the principal of the Academy had said Wanda was ready for her final test.
find out
to discover; to learn
Her parents are angry with her because they found out that she wasn't going to her classes.
floor
a particular level in a building
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
forever
being of a long duration, with no end in time
They wanted to be together forever, so they got married.
free time
spare time
His free time does not coincide with mine.
front
the forward part of something
The boy stands at the front of the classroom.
give up
to stop doing something permanently
If you give up, that means you stop trying to do something.
go hiking
go on an extended work for exercise
I'd like to go hiking if I have the time.
invitation
a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event
I received an invitation to join my co-workers for dinner.
job
work that a person does for money
She needs money, so she wants to get a job.
laundry
clothes that need to be washed or have just been washed
We couldn’t always do laundry because that cost money!
librarian
a person who is in charge of or works in a library
The librarian helped me find a book.
literature
books or other writing
Chopin enjoyed reading literature about his home country Poland.
living room
a room used for relaxing or getting together with family or friends
We watch TV in the living room.
look at
to direct one's eyes toward
She looked at him like he was a hero.
look for
to try to find
We look for our friends’ house to play.
lose
to be unable to find something or someone
Did you lose your wallet last weekend?
midnight
the middle of the night, specifically 12 o'clock at night
It is very dark at midnight.
midterm
the middle period of a term, as of an ELECTED official's time in power or a school year
midterm tests are very important.
miss
not taking a chance
I missed seeing the movie when it was out.
movie theater
a theater where movies are shown to the public
People are at a movie theater.
neither
also not or equally not
He doesn’t want it, and neither does she. "neither can I," Nancy agreed.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
perform
to do something, especially something difficult or that requires special skills
Is that actress still performing in the play?
phone
a telephone
I called you on the phone today, but you weren't home.
pick up
to meet; to give a ride to someone
He went to pick up his son from school.
pleasure
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
It was a great pleasure to meet the president.
pool
a large container or hole that is filled with water and used for people to swim in
We can swim in the pool.
poster
a large notice or advertisement printed on a large paper
Jenny has a poster of clowns on her wall.
practice
to do something repeatedly in order to improve a skill
I practice soccer every day.
prepare
to get or make something ready
I have to prepare a report about my presentation.
president
the leader of a republic
There will be an election in South Korea to elect a new president.
professor
a university teacher who is the head of a department
He is a English professor at University of Leeds.
rather
more willingly; preferably
I'd rather stay home and do my homework.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
research
the careful study of sources to discover information about a subject
The research showed us that our theory was correct.
reservation
an agreement to keep something
We made a reservation at our favorite restaurant tonight.
rhythm
a pattern of sound and beats in music
People can dance to the rhythm of the music.
science
the study of the natural world
He studied physical science in college and received an A.
scuba diving
the sport of swimming under the water
Have you ever tried scuba diving?
second
next after the first
The Liberty Bell cracked a second time, but this time, the crack was not fixed.
service
the process of serving customers in a hotel, shop etc.
Today, two young boys were given an award for their service to the community.
stressful
causing emotional stress
I like to quit this stressful job.
suddenly
without a warning
But suddenly, Larry arrived!
third
being next after the second in order
A third simple machine is a pulley.
turn
the time when it is one's chance or duty to do something
He is patiently waiting for his turn.
wake up
to stop sleeping
What time are you going to wake up tomorrow?
while
during the time that
He watches television while he eats.
active
(busily) involved
She is an active supporter of women's rights.
alarm clock
a clock with a loud noise in order to wake one up
The student didn't hear his alarm clock, so he slept too much.
allowance
a set amount of money given on a regular basis
Sue asked her parents for more allowance.
annoy
to bother or slightly anger someone
Hecate was annoyed that the three other witches had not included her in the meeting.
badminton
a sports game involving a racquet and shuttlecock
She has a new badminton racket.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
bored
to be uninterested in
Amy was so bored during the movie that she slept.
broken
no longer working as it should
The refrigerator seems to be broken - it's not cold inside.
calorie
a measure of energy used by humans and animals
My diet allows me only 1,200 calories per day.
carry
to bring something from one place to another
For something to have a smell, a very tiny piece of it is carried into the air and into someone’s nose!
case
a particular situation or event that is an example of something
Detectives were finding this case difficult to solve.
cellphone
short wave digital telecommunication
Today, just about everyone has a cellphone.
check out
to borrow something like a book for a set amount of time
I need to check out a book.
chew
to bite and work in the mouth
Some fruits have a tough skin, which can be harder to chew and to digest.
compared to
discover similarities or differences
The strawberries look fresh compared to the watermelon.
delicious
taste very good
"Then you can catch me again and I will be the most delicious fish!"
doctor
a person who gives medical treatment
At first, Jane wanted to be a doctor, but poor health prevented her from finishing her studies.
earn
to get money for work that you have done
He earned it by doing chores.
English
the main language of England and the rest of Britain, North America
I studied english for four years.
envy
to desire something that another person has
I envy you for finding such a beautiful girl.
erupt
to burst out suddenly and violently
The volcano erupted with an incredible force.
eruption
a sudden explosion
Others believe that dinosaurs couldn’t survive the earth’s changing climate, and other scientists believe many volcanic eruptions killed the dinosaurs.
evidence
something that shows an idea to be true
Do you have enough evidence of his guilt to arrest him?
expensive
costing lots of money or more than expected
That car is $90,000! That’s really expensive!
fall asleep
to go to sleep
I couldn't fall asleep so I watched a movie.
feel
to experience something physical or emotional, to have an opinion
He felt very hot after walking for half the morning.
fight
to try to hurt someone with weapons or physical force
Stop fight or I will call the police.
firm
having strong support for someone or something
It was Mandela's firm belief that the struggle for freedom was not only for the oppressed but also for the oppressors.
forget
to not remember something
How absent minded of you to forget the tent.
fried eggs
cooked egg that is fried on a pan
Children love to eat fried eggs!
get along with
have a smooth relationship
My older brother and I really get along with each other.
give a call
to call ~
Give me a call when you get into town.
good
of high quality
I had a good sleep last night.
hard
not easy
It is hard to carry the heavy box.
hate
to strongly dislike
My mother hates to exercise.
insomnia
a condition in which a person is not able to sleep for many nights
Doctor, I can't sleep. I have insomnia.
instead
in place of something
However, they are usually named after flowers, animals, and other objects instead of people.
insurance company
a company that pays the expenses if you have an accident
He works at an insurance company.
keyboard
a set of keys that are pressed on a computer input information or data
You need to be familiar with the keyboard in order to type quickly.
magma
hot material from inside the earth
Thermophiles live in pools of water that are heated by hot magma.
mention
to refer to something briefly
He mentioned that he had a friend named Ernest.
money
something used as a way to pay for goods and services
He is rich. He has a lot of money!
neighbor
a person who lives near another person
My neighbor is a very kind person.
nightmare
a dream that is very frightening or upsetting
He rushed to her room, when she had nightmares.
noise
a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
They were making too much noise at the cafe.
office
a room that often contains a desk and chair where business is done
He is working in his office.
on a diet
to be eating less in order to lose weight or get healthy
Look at me! I’m far too fat, and I’m going on a diet.
part time job
employment that carries fewer hours than a full-time job
I needed money, so I got a part time job.
per day
하루에
Human blood travels about 19,000 kilometers per day.
phone
a telephone
I called you on the phone today, but you weren't home.
pick up
to meet; to give a ride to someone
I need to pick up my sister at the airport.
pick up
to lift up, to collect something or someone from a certain place
I pick up the phone.
plan
to consider and organize the parts of something before it happens or exists
We must plan how to create the bridge.
prepare
to make or get ready
The teacher wants us to prepare a summary for the article.
prepare
to make or get ready
The teacher wants us to prepare a summary for the article.
pretty
very
Creating an application is pretty cool!
problem
a difficulty; a matter about which it is difficult to decide what to do
There is a problem with his car. It won’t start.
quiet
making little or no sound; not talking much or at all
Please be quiet in the library.
quite
fairly; rather; to a certain extent
Traveling underground is quite common!
racket
a device used for hitting a ball in sports like tennis
Oh, my tennis racket has a broken string!
recommendation
something you recommend or suggest
After they finished their project, Olivia wrote a report with a recommendation for the cafeteria.
redo
to perform a specific task again; reconstruct
The professor advised her to redo the design of the master suite.
rice
a type of grain
A curry is a meal made of meats, vegetables, rice, and curry.
seriously
to a large or extreme degree
Her mother was seriously worried about her grades.
skip
to not do or deal with something that would typically occur next
I know that I shouldn't but I often skip breakfast.
smell
to be able to sense an ODOR
These lemons smell so good.
snack
a small amount of food that is less than a meal
In some countries such as Thailand, people eat cockroaches as a snack.
spend
to pass (time)
I spent a week in Spain this summer.
subtraction
the process of finding the difference between numbers
He created an iphone app that allow kids to practice addition and subtraction.
suddenly
without a warning
But suddenly, Larry arrived!
summer vacation
school holiday in summer
The teacher told the students to write a diary during their summer vacation.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
Last night's homework assignment was very tough.
university
(the buildings or colleges of) a centre of advanced education and research, that has the power to grant degrees
He'll have four years at university after he leaves school.
unlucky
having bad luck or bad fortune
Becky had convinced him that she had been unlucky.
urgent
expressing a need for action
I have come with an urgent and important message from your wife.
used to
did habitually
Julie used to be my best friend, but she betrayed me so we are not friends anymore.
vegetable
any plant with parts used as food
Candy, vegetables, and even butter have been used to make works of art.
wait for
left or prepared for you to collect
I've been waiting for John for two hours.
walk
to move on foot with someone or something
He walks on this road to get home.
wind
a natural movement of air outside
They can withstand bad weather and heavy winds.
ability
the power and skill to do something
Midas asked Silenus for the ability to turn anything he touched into gold.
academic
educational; scholarly
I received an academic scholarship for my good grades.
afraid
feeling fear
Captain Hook was also afraid of an alligator.
after a while
later in a short time
after a while, she learned that Chen wasn’t mining.
angry
feeling or showing anger
My parents were angry at my grades.
article
a piece of writing
He had to find an article for a school project.
bottom
the lowest level, part or point of an object
The hiker walked home from the bottom of the valley.
cash
money in its physical form, such as metal coins or paper bills
Did you bring enough cash to pay for parking?
chance
possibility
A good thing about living in an extended family is there’s less chance to feel lonely.
charge
to ask for payment from a customer
However, the store can then charge interest on the item.
church
a building for CHRISTIAN worship
The church was full of people singing hymns.
circle
a round shape
We arranged the chairs in a circle.
complicated
difficult, not easy
The test was very complicated, and I don't think I did very well.
convenience store
a small store
There is a new convenience store at the corner.
definite
being said or done in a way that is clear and easily understood
I will definitely join you for dinner tonight.
depend on
to be conditioned or determined by
We may go to the beach tomorrow depending on the weather.
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
draw
to create an image using pen or pencil and paper
The technician at the blood bank will draw your blood.
elect
to select someone for an office or position by voting for them
Mr. Gregsbury did not keep the promises he made when he was elected to parliament.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
fat
having too much flesh or fat on the body
My friend has gotten fat over the summer.
final
the very last
The final chapter of the book was touching.
friendly
kind and willing to make friends
She is very friendly to everybody.
get used to
to become comefortable; to grow accustomed
She needs to get used to living with a lower budget from now on.
grab
to take hold of suddenly or with force
When I realized I was late, I grabbed my jacket and ran out the door.
healthier
in good health
Organic foods are not only healthier, but they’re also better for the environment!
holiday
a period away from work or school, for rest
holidays are always exciting!
housewarming party
a party that one gives when you move into a new house
She gave me a call that the housewarming party will be held this Saturday.
in the afternoon
time between the middle of the day and the evening
She asked me if I can go shopping in the afternoon.
in the evening
part of the day between the afternoon and the night
Do you want to go for a movie in the evening?
in the morning
the part of each day when the sun rises
What time do you wake up in the morning?
instruction
the written or spoken information about how to do or use something
Read the instructions carefully.
invite
to ask someone to come to a place or event
Mrs. Jones invited us into her home.
line
a long continuous mark on any surface
The people stood in a line to get on the bus.
lose weight
to make one's body weight decrease
He said his wife needs to lose weight.
mashed potatoes
potatoes that have been boiled and crushed
She has some mashed potatoes on her plate.
midterm
the middle period of a term, as of an ELECTED official's time in power or a school year
midterm tests are very important.
offer
to give someone the opportunity to accept (something)
The after-school program would begin in January, and it would offer several different after school courses and activities.
onion
an onion is a round vegetable with a brown skin that grows underground
Some people hate the smell of onions.
organic
food grown without synthetic chemical additives
I always buy organic food if I can.
patch
a piece of material used to cover a hole or strengthen an area on an item
I need a patch made of heavy cloth to repair a hole in my tent.
position
the particular way in which someone or something is sitting or standing
In what position should I put the sofa?
pour
to send a liquid falling from a container
Next, the hot mixture is poured into molds shaped like crayons.
process
a set of actions that produce a particular result
The process of lawsuits can take several years.
product
things that people use
Some large companies make many products that we use every day.
pure
being morally good
Tell her that my love is pure.
refund
a sum of money that you get back if you paid too much or are returning a purchased item
Their problems included insufficient supply, refund problems, and issues with sale-product quality.
represent
to be a sign or symbol of something
The color red represents danger.
result
the product of things that happened before
The result was positive.
scold
to speak to someone in an angry or harsh way
Her mother scolded her for getting dirty.
secret
something kept hidden
Don't tell anyone. It's our secret.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
show
to display
Each painting showed an image from Russian life.
shower
brief fall of rain
The shower was over and a rainbow appeared from the sky.
side dish
food that goes with the main course of a meal
Korean meals have many side dishes.
sign
a symbol, object, or pattern that conveys a meaning
On a sheet of paper, Megan wrote an equal sign.
sociable
friendly, engaging actively with people
The Ghana Network of Volunteer Service is looking for volunteers who are open-minded, sociable, and committed.
special
different from what is normal or usual
"What is special or different about cupcakes?"
spend time
to use one's time doing something
He has spend his time studying for his final exam.
sprain
wrench the ligaments of an ankle or other joints
Jim got a chance to play in the last 30 seconds of the championship game when a starting player sprained his ankle.
square
a shape that has four straight sides that are all the same length, like a box
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble.
subscribe
to pay money in order to receive copies of magazine or newapaper
Write your email to subscribe his magazine.
sunburn
a problem when a person gets too much sun and his/her skin turns red and the skin hurts when touched
I got a sunburn from swimming in the pool too long yesterday.
take a breath
to pull air into your lungs through your nose or mouth
You should take a breath before you go bungee jumping.
traveler's check
a special document that you can use instead of money to buy things when you travel
People sometimes take traveler's checks with them on vacation.
triangle
a figure with three sides and three angles
I folded the square piece of paper in half, and now it’s a triangle.
vacation
time off of work used for relaxation or travel
What are you doing for summer vacation?
value
to place a high importance on someone or something's importance
Our club values honesty in its members.
warm-hearted
having sympathy or kindness
My grandfather is a very warm-hearted man.
weather forecast
a prediction about the weather
The weather forecast calls for sunshine and blue skies on Saturday.
weather forecast
a prediction about the weather
The weather forecast calls for sunshine and blue skies on Saturday.
weekend
the period from Friday evening through Sunday evening
I'm going camping with my friends this weekend.
yoga
a system of stretching exercises for mental andphysical health
Art therapy can be combined with yoga to increase a person’s sense of well-being.
accent
a way of saying words that changes based on place or social class
The accent is on the second syllable.
air conditioner
a system that keeps air cool and dry
How did you survive the summer without an air conditioner?
amazing
surprising in a pleasing way
The firework show was amazing.
appear
to be in sight; to arrive at a place
The guest star is going to appear in a couple of minutes.
appreciate
to understand how important something is
Because he had been poor in an earlier life, Kim really appreciated his riches now.
assignment
a piece of homework
The assignment is due on Monday. If you hand it in late, you will be docked two points per day.
Australia
a country and the smallest continent, located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific
australia is home to kangaroos and koalas.
basketball
a sport played on a court with an orange ball
Tiger Woods plays golf, Lebron James plays basketball, and Usain Bolt sprints.
be proud of
to have admiration or pride in someone or something
You should be proud of all of your accomplishments.
beg
to ask for something that is wanted in a serious, emotional manner
The girl begged the man to help her.
blackboard
a large dark board used by teachers to write on with chalk
Mr. Phillips made her stand at the blackboard all afternoon.
book report
a written report describing a book that one has read
A child seemed to be very prepared to write a book report.
boring
uninterested in
Jason hates staying inside because it is so boring.
both
used to show that two objects, people, or places are being referred to, instead of only one
both my father and mother like to swim.
bother
to disturb a person when they are busy or want to be alone
Please don't bother with the boxes right now.
cafeteria
the place in a school where students eat
"Me too," Jenny said. "Let’s go eat!" She led Amanda to the cafeteria.
chat
to talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
You can chat with friends on the phone or internet.
come back
go back to somewhere or something earlier
I’ll wait here until you come back.
competition
a contest to win a prize
Arthur went to London to help Kay prepare for the competition between knights.
concept
an idea or theory
Einstein’s theories are full of concepts most people find hard to understand.
enter
to become a competitor in a contest
How many people entered the competition?
experience
to live through a situation
Serving in the military was a very important experience for me.
explain
to make (something) clear or easy to understand
The young musician explained that fusion music is a blend of different musical sounds and styles.
fax
a piece of equipment used to copy documents by sending information electronically along a telephone line
I don't know how to use a fax machine.
generate
to produce
We may have to close that branch because it does not generate enough sales.
give back
되돌려주다
Can you give me back my notes by tomorrow?
hair
a substance made up of many pieces, each as thin as a thread, that grows on the skin of a human or animal; especially on a human head
The dog's hair was all over the couch.
information
facts told or knowledge gained or given
The princess got an information about the two doors.
July
the seventh month of the year, the month following June
She was born on july 28, 1970.
kind of
a little
Mangosteen is a kind of fruit that is sweet and juicy.
kite
a kite is an object, usually used as a toy, which is flown in the air
A kite can be a lot of fun to play with on a windy day.
laptop
a portable microcomputer small enough to rest on a person's lap
The laptop is smaller than the desktop computer.
look
to see something using the eyes
Mary, Ben, and Sam looked at the remaining cookies.
lose
to be unable to find something or someone
Did you lose your wallet last weekend?
mask
a covering that hides all or part of the face
I made a lion mask for the play.
modest
not wanting to talk about the achievements or abilities of oneself
The famous scientist was a modest person with a quiet personality.
move
to change to a different position or place
Her shadow moves when she moves.
nervous
rather afraid
She was nervous about travelling by air.
noise
a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
They were making too much noise at the cafe.
obvious
easy to see or understand
The answer to the question is obvious.
personal
of, belonging, or related to a certain person
It's a personal problem.
plant
a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers
plants take in minerals through their roots.
post
to display in public view
I got the job by answering an add that was posted on their wedsite.
pot
a large, round, and deep container
Fondue is a melted cheese and it is heated in a big pot.
prefer
to like better
Roadrunners prefer to run instead of fly.
prize
something won in a competition
The prize for winning the game was a new computer.
relationship
a connection
The relationship between the consumer and the provider is very important.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
row
a series of people or things in a straight line
In this chart, the rows show us the average income and the vertical columns indicate the decade.
schedule
to plan for a certain date
The party was scheduled to be on an island.
science
the study of the natural world
He studied physical science in college and received an A.
seat
a place where a person can sit
There were not enough seats available, so some people stood.
seed
a small object produced by a plant, from which another plant can grow
Even the largest trees begin as tiny seeds.
September
the ninth month of the year, the month following August
He hasn't played for Korea since last september.
show
to reveal or allow something to be seen
I showed Billy my new watch.
speech contest
competition for speakers to improve their speaking abilities
None of us won in the speech contest.
stressed
worried and tired over something; mentally tired
Whenever I have a big exam to pass, I always feel extremely tired and stressed.
summer vacation
school holiday in summer
The teacher told the students to write a diary during their summer vacation.
take a look at
turning one's attention to
Why don't I go take a look at the car?
update
make (something) more modern
I will update the operating system once the new version is released.
view
the things that you are able to see from a specific place
The view of the ocean is beautiful from your apartment.
weather
the temperature and other outside conditions
Climate change is a change in the earth’s weather over a long period of time.
worried
worried, troubled, or anxious
Students who had not prepared for the test were worried.
allow
to permit something to happen
The magic waters of the river allowed a person to live forever.
arrive
to reach, or be delivered to the point at the end of a journey
The plane will arrive at eight-thirty.
at a time
at the same time
You should take the steps one at a time.
borrow
to take with the promise to return the same
Interest is a fee paid by a borrower of money to the lender of money and the interest is charged at a set rate.
business card
a small card printed with sb's name
I gave your maid my business card.
cavity
a hole in a tooth
I hope I do not have a cavity on my tooth.
cell phone
a mobile telephone that works by a system of radio signals
I do not have a cell phone.
check out
to borrow something like a book for a set amount of time
I need to check out a book.
chicken
its flesh used as food
The chicken is very tasty.
company
a business
Some companies also make products from recycled material.
compared to
discover similarities or differences
The strawberries look fresh compared to the watermelon.
concentrate
to think closely and with great attention
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
convenience store
a small store
There is a new convenience store at the corner.
cooperation
act of working with someone toward a common goal
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.
dentist
a person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
Going to the dentist every six months will keep your teeth healthy.
dress up
to put on special clothes in order to look nice or look like something one is not
Everyone dressed up for the big celebration.
drop
to let something fall
Agnes dropped the ball into the ocean.
especially
particularly
He especially liked to make human shapes, like mothers and children.
exchange
to give up something for something else
Before money was created, people exchanged goods.
excited
cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in
She was excited to go on vacation.
faucet
the part of a sink from which water flows
Imagine holding a cup under the faucet of your kitchen sink.
grab
to take hold of suddenly or with force
When I realized I was late, I grabbed my jacket and ran out the door.
graduation
the act of GRADUATING from a school or university
graduation usually occurs after four years of study at university.
haircut
the cutting of someone's hair
Mr. Noggs and Morleena saw Mr. Lillyvick getting a(n) haircut at the shop.
height
how tall a thing or person is
That tree is two meters in height.
keep on
to keep doing something; to not stop
He decided to keep on walking.
language
the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
Learning many languages can be beneficial in life.
move
to change to a different position or place
Her shadow moves when she moves.
movie
a thin material that is used in some cameras to take pictures
I like to watch romantic comedy movie on TV.
mow the lawn
cut down an area of grass
Sam mowed the lawn with his brother.
P.E.
physical education
pair
two similar things
The princess was wearing a pair of lovely red shoes.
pass
to go by someone or something without stopping
The tours pass through the national gallery.
photo
a photograph
Mary has a photo album of her wedding.
professional
engaged in one of the learned professions
Doctors, lawyers and engineers are all professional careers.
reason
something which makes something happen
He gave no reason for why he was leaving home.
refund
to return money that a person who may have paid too much for something or is returning a purchased item
My new radio is defective. I hope the shop will refund my money.
refund
a sum of money that you get back if you paid too much or are returning a purchased item
Their problems included insufficient supply, refund problems, and issues with sale-product quality.
remodeled
changed to look better
The whole building was remodeled recently.
right now
at the present time
You must clean your room right now!
scared
frightened
I'm scared of spiders.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
shoelaces
a lace for fastening shoes
She has to tie her shoelaces.
shoot
to record on film
They will try to shoot the entire movie in three months.
sneakers
a type of light comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sports
Their son was so active that he wore out his sneakers every month.
supposed to
intended to; meant to; expected to
You were supposed to meet me in two hours but you are late.
trading
the act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods between another
The merchant had made a profit from trading.
traffic jam
a situation when all traffic is very slow
I got stuck in the traffic jam while I was driving home.
treatment
the application of medicines or surgery
How do students continue their education and how do sick people get health treatment?
trim
to cut and make shorter
He’s trimmed his beard.
turn
a time or opportunity for action which comes in rotation or order
When it was my turn to read out loud, I became nervous.
turn off
to stop electricity flowing
Please turn off the TV when you are finished watching it.
turn off
to stop electricity flowing
Please turn off the TV when you are finished watching it.
uncomfortable
causing physical discomfort
You look uncomfortable in that old, wooden chair.
unless
except under the circumstances
You can't get a job unless you've got experience.
utility
a state of being useful
Most CO₂ comes from power utilities, industry, and transportation; much less comes from commercial and residential heating.
vending machine
a machine that sells things
Sometimes for lunch, I just get something from the vending machine.
voice
the sounds from the mouth and the vocal organs
She has a great voice and could become famous.
wash the dishes
process of cleaning dishes or plates
Please wash the dishes after dinner.
weak
not strong; low on energy
Rudolph was too tired and weak to keep running.
weight
the amount of heaviness of an object
The weight of the ship pushes down on the water and it causes some water to be displaced.
wonder
to show amazement or be curious
Carlos did not bring a pencil to class today. I wonder why.
age
the amount of time a someone or something has been alive
She looked very old but her age was only 22.
apologize
to say that one is sorry, for having done something wrong, for a fault etc
I must apologize to her for my rudeness.
avoid
to stay away from something
Please avoid stepping on the flowers.
awful
very bad
This book is awful.
backpack
a pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back
My backpack is heavy.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
breakfast
the first daily meal, usually eaten in the morning
What time do you eat breakfast?
calendar
a chart of pages showing the days
I marked the day of the test on the calendar.
cash
coins or paper money
Do you want to pay with cash instead?
cereal
a food that is made from grain
What is your favorite brand of cereal?
chef
a person who cooks good food as a job
The chef served me some vegetables on the side.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
correct
true or accurate
But that’s not correct!
credit card
a special plastic card made by a bank, used for buying things without giving cash to the store
My father has only one credit card.
depend on
to be conditioned or determined by
We may go to the beach tomorrow depending on the weather.
dictionary
a book containing other information alphabetically arranged
The dictionary starts with the letter A.
exit
a door or similar space that you go through to leave a place
The airplane had six exits.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
flight
the act of traveling through the air
I watched the baby bird make his first flight.
forget
to not remember something
How absent minded of you to forget the tent.
game
a form of play
Let's play a game.
hand
to pass along or give something to somebody by using the hands
Can you hand me the newspaper please?
hint
a tiny quantity or sign of something
There was a hint of alcohol on his breath.
hold
to use hands or arms to carry or keep something
Can you hold my books while I put my coat on?
inline skate
a shoe with wheels set in a straight line that is used for skating
I like to take my inline skates to the park on weekends.
IQ
intelligence quotient; a test used to measure intelligence
John told me that the iq test starts at 9 o'clock.
July
the seventh month of the Western calendar
He was born on july 8, 1766, in France.
ketchup
a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
Do you want some ketchup with your french fries?
kid
to make a joke
I wasn’t kidding when I invited Becky to go with us.
length
the amount of time something lasts
Please write down the length of time it takes you to do this.
lifestyle
the way people live
They enjoyed an income and lifestyle that many people would envy.
look at
to direct one's eyes toward
She looked at him like he was a hero.
notebook
a small book with blank or lined pages for notes and memos
Does anyone have an extra notebook?
opposite
being on the other side of
The museum is on the opposite side of the street from City Hall.
pay
to give money for something
Once you selected your toy, do you remember paying the store owner for it?
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
Their team work is in perfect harmony.
poem
an artistic piece of writing that usually has short lines and particular patterns of word emphasis, and often uses formal or literary language
The student read his poem aloud in class.
poetry
literature in metrical form
She is reading out the poetry with expression.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
presentation
a demonstration to offer or display information
I went to a very informative seminar and listened to a presentation about the history of Hinduism.
quick
moving or doing something rapidly
The cat was very quick to move away from the dog.
recipe
a set of directions for making a dish
I always use my aunt’s recipe to make spaghetti sauce.
recommend
to advise
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
regular price
non-sale price
They bought the fruits cheaper than the regular price.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
restroom
화장실
I have to use your restroom.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he's serious.
shorts
short trousers for men or women.
She is washing her shorts.
similar
almost the same as something else
They made sounds similar to classical music.
strongly
very much or in a very serious way
I strongly disagree with your decision.
supervisor
someone who is watches, directs, and is in charge of a task, place, or person
Her supervisor let her take a day off from work.
technology
the use of science in solving problems
Some technology experts spend their work day developing new and exciting children’s apps.
though
in contrast with another fact or statement
All of his hard work seems useless now, though.
university
an institution of higher learning where students work toward academic degrees and where research is conducted
After high school, she’s going to university.
upset
disturbed or distressed
Is he very upset about failing his exam?
wallet
a small case made of soft leather, plastic etc.
My husband lost a wallet.
workplace
a place where work is done
Because I work in a bank, there are a few cameras hidden at my workplace.
worried
worried, troubled, or anxious
Students who had not prepared for the test were worried.
wristwatch
a watch that is attached to a band
He gave me this wristwatch as a birthday present.
yellowish
to make or become yellow
The yolk of an egg is yellowish.
ace
to receive an A on a test or assignment
I aced my math exam yesterday.
admit
to take responsibility for an error or mistake
I had to admit the truth in front of the entire class.
ahead
in front of
My dog always likes to walk ahead of me.
appointment
(an) arrangement to meet someone
I made an appointment to see him.
autumn
the season of the year between summer and fall in which temperatures drop and leaves change color or fall from trees
In autumn, the weather turns cooler.
awesome
inspiring extreme wonderment and awe
She was given an awesome task to complete.
be supposed to
something that one is required to do
She is not supposed to eat sweet food.
become
to change or grow to a certain condition or thing
You will become fat if you eat too much.
brand
a group of products made by a specific producer
Jenny paid a lot of money for a t-shirt with a brand name on it.
break
to stop functioning properly
Mr. Whisper breaks the brick with two hands.
bring
to have something and come with it to a place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.
cancel
to be ended or made no longer valid
She wants to cancel the party, because the weather is bad.
compared to
discover similarities or differences
The strawberries look fresh compared to the watermelon.
concert
a musical performance in public
One evening, Sally went to a music concert with her parents.
copy
something that is indistinguishable from something else
Can you make a copy of this paper?
credit card
a card used for buying things without giving cash to the store
My father has only one credit card.
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
I hope that she makes the best decision for her family.
determined
trying hard to get something or do something
We were determined to finish the work on time.
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
eat out
to eat away from home
We usually eat out on weekends.
enough
as much as necessary
However, when it gets close enough, it can catch a tasty fish and eat it!
enroll
to take or put someone into a group or organization
I have to enroll in two languages classes this semester in order to graduate on time.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
favorite
liked over all others
What is your favorite kind of food?
feel like
have an inclination for something or some activity
I feel like I should help her out with her project.
field
a specific area of work or studya
My favorite subject is history. But science is not my field.
finally
in the end
He finally meets his neighbor.
habit
a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
Eating a lot of candy is a bad habit.
interest
a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one
Gardening is one of my main interests.
jog
to run at a gentle pace
She jogs around the park for half an hour every morning.
jump rope
play or exercise using a jump rope
She jump roped two hundred times to exercise.
less than
a sign of inequality
The rule says if food has been on the floor for less than five seconds, it’s safe to eat.
lie down
to be or move into a horizontal position on a surface
The boy is lying down on the grass.
mall
a building that has many different stores
Let's meet at the mall and go see a movie.
match
a contest or game
We have a football match.
meal
the food taken at one time
She eats three meals a day.
medicine
a substance used to treat illness
Specifically, I show them which plants can be used for food and medicine.
membership
the state of being a member of some group or organization
A membership with the club allows you to enjoy more benefits.
MP3 player
a small portable digital audio player capable of storing MP3 files
I use my MP3 player to listen to music.
off and on
happening throughout a given period of time
They have been dating off and on for about three years.
on a diet
to be eating less in order to lose weight or get healthy
Look at me! I’m far too fat, and I’m going on a diet.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
original
being the first or happening first
As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.
pack
to put things in something in order to carry them
Jenna and her dad packed up the car with items to be recycled.
pale
being very light in color
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.
peanut
a small nut which can be eaten and grows under the ground
The children were eating peanut butter.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
price
cost of something
By developing the assembly line, Henry discovered a way to make lots of cars at a cheaper price.
promise
a statement saying you will or will not do a thing
For example, some people make a promise to recycle plastics.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
rest
the remaining part
This is a person or company that creates something to be bought by the rest of society.
scary
causing fright or fear
The movie we watched two days ago was really scary.
shopping
buying goods in shops
Tom went shopping with his mom last night.
smell
to be able to sense an ODOR
These lemons smell so good.
snack
a small amount of food that is less than a meal
In some countries such as Thailand, people eat cockroaches as a snack.
space
an area, especially one that is not crowded or full
He has always dreamed of going into space.
suit
to have an attractive appearance while being worn or used by someone
The furniture really suited the style of her beautiful house.
sunglasses
a glasses used to protect one's eyes from sunlight
You will need a towel and sunglasses at the beach.
swimming suit
a garment worn for swimming
We must wear swimming suit in swimming pool.
take
to move someone or something from one place to another
She will take his son to the preschool.
take care of
to look after
Their aunt took care of them when their parents died.
text message
a piece of written communication that someone can receive with a cell phone
I am sending a text message to my girlfriend.
throw up
to vomit
I felt sick from the food and I threw up in the bathroom.
trip
a journey or visit to a place
We will take a trip to somewhere sunny during break.
trustworthy
honest and reliable
As Mr. Barns is a trustworthy man, I can recommend him to you.
turn out
to have a particular result
It turned out that his story was a lie.
usual
being normal or common
The football game carried on as usual; nothing special happened.
add
to increase
The part is then sent down the assembly line and another worker adds a different piece.
all the way
to the very top or very end
I was late for the bus, so I had to walk all the way to school.
allow
to permit something to happen
The magic waters of the river allowed a person to live forever.
awesome
inspiring extreme wonderment and awe
She was given an awesome task to complete.
battery
something you put inside a machine to give it power
My cell phone battery is getting old, so it doesn't work well.
be supposed to
something that one is required to do
You were supposed to meet me in two hours. You are late.
bring
to have something and come with it to a place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.
bus
a large vehicle, usually carrying passengers on fixed routes
Where is the bus stop?
catch up
to move or work quickly enough to attain the same progress as others
I had to stay late at school so I had to catch up with my friends at the mall.
cell phone
a mobile telephone that works by a system of radio signals
I do not have a cell phone.
come over
make a visit
When are you going to come over to study?
conference
a meeting for discussion
Many people came to the book conference.
department
a distinct area a person is interested in
I took most of my classes in the science department.
digital camera
a camera that stores pictures as electronic signals
They forgot to bring their digital camera from the park.
drive crazy
make insane
Doing this mindless work all day is going to drive me crazy.
electronics
devices that operate using small electrical parts
Think about all the things you use today: computers, lights, and other electronics.
enter
to become a competitor in a contest
How many people entered the competition?
excited
cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in
She was excited to go on vacation.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
get dressed
put on clothes
Angela needs to get dressed for the wedding tonight.
get off
to get down from; to come out of
We should get off the subway at the next stop.
get over
to come round; recover
It took about ten days for me to get over my cold.
grocery
foods you buy at a grocer's or at a supermarket
I bought enough groceries to last us for the week.
iced
cooled in with pieces of ice
It's cool. I would like to drink iced coffee.
if
in the event that something happens or a condition is met
My mom will give me an allowance, if I clean my room every day
imagine
to think about something
imagine a ship on the ocean.
inquire
to ask
David inquired about the singing competition to the host.
laptop
a portable microcomputer small enough to rest on a person's lap
Laptops are very convenient because you can take them anywhere.
library
(a building or room containing) a collection of books, tapes, videos etc
She checked the book out of the library.
meantime
while something else is happening
In the meantime, people can help stop the the growth of of these garbage islands.
mine
the ones which belong to me
Jacob took the book home even though it was mine.
on sale
at a discounted price
Everything in the store is on sale today.
picnic
a very informal meal eaten in the open air, usually as part of a trip, outing etc
I hope we can have the picnic next month.
presentation
a formal talk in which someone shows something or describes an idea to a group of people
Teachers often use presentations to evaluate a student's oral speaking skills.
press
to apply steady force on something; to push something
You should press the power button to turn on the computer.
pretend
to imagine
The two farmers pretended as if they want to exchange eggs and wheat.
public transportation
buses,trains, subways that charge set fares
Sally always use public transportation on her way to work.
quiz
a short test
Today's quiz will be about chapter 13.
repair
to fix; to put back into good condition
The plumber came to repair our faucet.
replace
to be used instead of something
It was replaced by the American flag on July 9, 1846.
return
to go back to a place
"If I return you to the river, you will get big and fat."
spill
to cause a liquid to fall out of its container
If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.
staff
a group of people who work for a company or business
The cafeteria staff is going on strike. They are demanding better pay and benefits.
subway
a system of trains in a city that runs under the ground
The subways in Tokyo are always very crowded.
syrup
a thick liquid that contains medicine or flavoring
I put maple syrup over my pancakes.
take
to use a particular method of traveling, for example a bus or train
I take subway on my way to school.
take part in
to be one of a group of people doing something, to take an active share in
He never took part in arguments.
taste
to have a certain flavor
Pears taste good. They are yummy!
the elderly
old or aging person
There were special programs for the elderly.
traffic
the vehicles or number of vehicles in a particular area or on a particular road
Rush hour traffic is always bad.
transfer
to move from one place to another
We transferred the file from David's computer to Sue's computer.
urgently
with great urgency; critically; pressingly
Help is urgently needed to save the town from the flood.
watermelon
a large fruit; a kind of melon that is red inside
Tom ate the whole watermelon by himself.
whether
(used to introduce two choices or possibilities)
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
whether
(used to introduce two choices or possibilities)
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
win
to succeed in a game or contest
He always makes an effort to win the game.
without
not having or including something
Joe was heartbroken without Lassie and Lassie missed Joe too.
yield
deliver; produce
Nobody was willing to yield their seats to the old woman.
after school
outside regular school hours
He is going to go shopping with his parents after school.
aisle
a long narrow space between rows of seats
You should always keep the aisles of an airplane clear.
alarm clock
a clock that can be set to wake someone up
I didn’t hear my alarm clock.
ancient
belonging to the distant past
An ancient city was discovered under the sand.
annoyed
a little angry
I was annoyed because she didn’t help me clean the house.
anything
any object or matter
I do not know anything about American history.
aunt
the sister of one's mother or father
This type of family may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
bigger than
of great size than the other
The elephant is bigger than the mouse.
birthday party
anniversary of one's birth
She is planning to have her birthday party next week.
borrow
to take or receive something, belonging to another
They borrowed a boat from somebody who wasn’t around.
bring
to have something and come with it to a place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.
brochure
a piece of promotional material containing information
The store sent out an advertising brochure.
buy
to trade money for something
We buy clothes at the store.
can't stand
throughly dislike
Max can't stand the odor of her food.
check out
to view or look at
Did you have a chance to check out the new motorcycles?
clean up
to make an area clean
I like to clean up my house.
competition
a contest to win a prize
Arthur went to London to help Kay prepare for the competition between knights.
confident
believing ones ability or talent
He is confident that he could do her job.
congratulations
speak to someone in order to congratulate them
I patted him on the back and said, 'congratulations!'
crowded
full of people
The subways are very crowded in the morning.
cute
pretty and often small or childish
She thinks her boyfriend is cute, but other people don't think so.
definitely
absolutely; certainly
I will definitely be taking a refresher course next fall.
errand
a short journey either to take a message or to deliver or collect
Bill had to run some errands after work.
Europe
a continent in the west part of the landmass
He lived during the Renaissance in europe.
far
a long distance away
San Francisco is quite far from here.
favorite
most prized
Martha told Mary how Archibald’s wife had died of an accident in her favorite garden.
fit
to be appropriate for something
This big shirt does not fit.
fly
to move through the air
Birds fly in the air.
folder
a thick folded paper or case used as a holder
Please put all of the articles about the mayor in that folder.
get along with
have a smooth relationship
My older brother and I really get along with each other.
give up
to stop doing something permanently
If you give up, that means you stop trying to do something.
go out
to leave the house to go somewhere
Prepare yourself so we can go out.
hard time
difficulty
She is having a hard time solving mathematics.
history
events that happened in the past
Do you know anything about American history?
hold on
to keep or retain
You could hold on to your money for a time and pay less.
important
of great value, meaning or effect
It is important that you remember the promises you make with others.
in a hurry
needing or wanting to do something quickly
He's in a hurry, so give it to him quickly.
lake
a large area of water surrounded by land
We are having a picnic by the lake tomorrow.
late
arriving, happening or beginning after the expected time
It's never too late to say you're sorry.
lead role
the main character; the main person
My friend played the lead role in Shakespeare's play.
live
to have life; to be alive
The family lives in a nice house by the sea.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
I came to a big city to look for work.
miss
to fail to hit or obtain a desired result
I try to toss the ball into the basket, but I miss.
near
close to
Is there a restaurant near here?
permission
an agreement to allow someone to do something
My parents gave me permission to go to the school dance.
play
a story that is written afor performance on the stage
More people watch movies than plays.
poster
a large notice or advertisement printed on a large paper
Jenny has a poster of clowns on her wall.
prepare
to get ready
My mother prepared a meal;
present
a gift
He gave me a wedding present.
puppy
a very young dog
My girlfriend wants to get a puppy.
question
a sentence or phrase that a person asks
That is a terrible question to ask her.
record
to copy sounds or images onto a machine that can play them back
We used the camcorder to record Tom's football game.
ride
to sit on and be carried by a horse
He was great at riding horses and roping cattle.
ride a bike
to be carried in a bicycle
How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?
save
to keep for future use
I saved your picture on my computer.
seem to
impression of being in a certain way
He seems to be happy because of his birthday.
share
to allow someone to use that belongs to you
Devices such as these have changed the way we create and share information.
soccer game
a game played on a teams of 11 players
I watched a soccer game. It was between Korea and Japan.
stranger
someone you don't know
My mom told me to never talk to strangers when I was young.
stuck
unable to move
Our car was stuck in the traffic for hours.
stuff
material, substance or an object
What is that black, oily stuff on the beach?
succeed
to happen or take place as desired or intended
Some people succeed at climbing Mt. Everest.
surely
definitely; for certain
The students will surely arrive by 9 a.m.
take
to require an amount of time or money
It will take him two hours to finish his homework.
tan
light brown color
She is in a big tan tent.
teddy bear
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear
Many children cuddle a teddy bear when they go to bed.
tight
leaving no space between clothing and thebody
My trousers are too tight.
untidy
not keeping things neat
The room was untidy after the party.
violin lesson
a lesson in playing the violin
The teacher gave a violin lesson to the students.
visit
to go somewhere to spend time with someone
Sponsors are invited to visit the children whom they support.
wake up
to stop sleeping
What time are you going to wake up tomorrow?
win
to succeed in a game or contest
He always makes an effort to win the game.
without
not having or including something
Joe was heartbroken without Lassie and Lassie missed Joe too.
wonder
to show amazement or be curious
Carlos did not bring a pencil to class today. I wonder why.
advice
an opinion about how to do something
My mom gives me advice when I have a problem.
almost
nearly but not quite
Come inside. It’s almost time for dinner!
anniversary
a date on which an important event happened in a previous year
They never celebrated her birthday because it was also the anniversary of Catherine’s death.
be from
~출신이다
My father is from Canada.
be proud of
to have admiration or pride in someone or something
You should be proud of all of your accomplishments.
blind date
a social date with a person one has not met
I met a nice guy at the blind date last week.
borrow
to take with the promise to return the same
Interest is a fee paid by a borrower of money to the lender of money and the interest is charged at a set rate.
bother
to disturb a person when they are busy or want to be alone
Please don't bother with the boxes right now.
bump into
to crash into something or someone
They bump into each other while they is running.
call
a contact or exchange made on the telephone
The referee made too many foul calls.
carton
a container, usually square shaped, made of paperboard, and used for holding food or drink
We need a carton of eggs.
cavity
a hole in a tooth
I hope I do not have a cavity on my tooth.
culture
the language, customs, and beliefs that a group of people share
Learning about different cultures has always enlightened my knowledge.
cute
pretty and often small or childish
She thinks her boyfriend is cute, but other people don't think so.
difficult
hard to do or understand; not easy
It is difficult to know what to do for the best.
exchange
to give up something for something else
Before money was created, people exchanged goods.
expensive
costing lots of money or more than expected
That car is $90,000! That’s really expensive!
figure skate
an ice skate worn for figure skating
I learned how to figure skate and I enjoyed the time learning.
filling
a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.
The dumpling has a meat filling.
free time
spare time
His free time does not coincide with mine.
get along
being friendly
You don't seem to get along with the new students.
go hiking
go on an extended work for exercise
I'd like to go hiking if I have the time.
go wrong
to happen badly
Things went wrong when nobody came on time.
honey
a thick, sweet, golden substance produced by bees from the sugary material collected from flowers
Bill always puts honey in his tea.
hurt
to suffer or feel pain
Casey got hurt playing football.
information
facts told or knowledge gained or given
The princess got an information about the two doors.
insect
a small animal with six legs and three distinct body parts
Some people think that there aren’t many animals and insects living in this frozen tundra desert.
instead
in place of something
However, they are usually named after flowers, animals, and other objects instead of people.
introduce
to present for the first time
The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course.
journalism
the business of writing or reporting news for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
She took journalism as her first option.
language
human speech
I speak English language really well.
law
a rule made by the government of a town, state, country, etc
Zeus created laws to control the earth and its elements.
lower
to reduce in amount
However, during a recession, the government may lower interest rates.
major in
a course of study that one specialize
Mike wants to major in Science.
major in
a course of study that one specialize
Mike wants to major in Science.
milk
the white liquid produced by cows
I like to drink milk with my cookies.
newspaper
a paper, printed daily or weekly, containing news etc
The woman selling newspapers called out.
pair
two things that match and are used together, such as shoes
Jenny bought a new pair of shoes.
please
to make someone happy by doing something
My boss was very pleased of my performance tonight.
pollen
a fine, usually yellow powder that is produced by plants and is moved by insects or wind to other plants of the same type for the purpose of producing seeds
Inside the cone, they become covered with the plant’s pollen.
professor
a teacher who teaches at a college or university
My dad is a professor.
pull over
to direct a moving vehicle to the side of a road and stop
A police car pulled my car over because I was driving too fast.
reserve
to book something at a particular time in the future
Can I reserve a table by the window?
return
to put something back to its original place
return books to the library when done reading them.
rude
not polite; showing bad manners
I was shocked by her rude behavior.
run
to work or operate
My mother used to run her own restaurant before she met my father and had us kids.
seafood
edible sea creatures such as crab and lobster
seafood is best when it is fresh.
since
between a particular point in the past and the present time
since the rain this street has been flooded, we should look for another way to pass by.
slow down
to make or become slower
The police were warning drivers to slow down.
special
different from what is normal or usual
"What is special or different about cupcakes?"
speed limit
the highest speed at which you can legally drive on a particular road
He did not see the speed limit sign.
sting
to wound using a sharp point
The scorpion lives in the desert and uses its tail to sting its prey.
stop by
to visit; to come over for a short time
stop by my house anytime to visit.
swell
to become larger than normal
With all of that rain, the Carson River swelled up higher and higher.
text message
a piece of written communication that someone can receive with a cell phone
I am sending a text message to my girlfriend.
tight
leaving no space between clothing and thebody
My trousers are too tight.
together
with, or doing something with, each other
Let's go to the movies together tonight.
total
all of something
They subtracted the amount of cookies sold from the total.
train
a series of railroad cars that are pulled by a locomotive
We go by train.
useful
having one or many uses or benefits
The Internet is very useful for finding information quickly.
volume
the level of sound produced by an object, such as a radio or television
Please turn the volume down. It's much too loud.
wake up
to stop sleeping
What time are you going to wake up tomorrow?
a little bit
by small degrees
I need a little bit of time alone please.
accident
an unfortunate happening that occurs unexpectedly
Martha told Mary how Archibald’s wife had died of an accident in her favorite garden.
airport
a place where airplanes arrive and leave
I'll be at the airport in one hour.
attention
notice or awareness given to a person or thing
Sonora Webster Carver was the center of attention.
available
being possible to use or obtain
Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.
available
being possible to use or obtain
Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.
backyard
an area behind or near the house
I have never seen a place with a backyard in Korea.
be sure to
an expression used to remind someone to do something
be sure to lock the doors when you leave the house.
bill
an account of money owed for goods etc
Give me an electricity bill.
bill
paper money
I only have US bills, do you think I'll be able to spend them here?
check
to examine something to see if it is correct
check your answers again.
check out
testing something for accuracy
Did you check out the main story in the newspaper?
cousin
the son or daughter of an aunt or uncle
This type of family may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
deposit
money given as a security against possible damage or loss
Please pay your deposit before booking your hotel room.
depressed
feeling sad and gloomy
As Ben got ready for school, he felt a little depressed.
don't have to
unnecessary to do it
We don’t have to wake up early for school during vacation.
electric
pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity
The room was a bit chilly so I plugged in the electric heater.
email
electronic mail sent and received through computers
The singers got an email after the show.
empty
having nothing inside
She opened the box, but it was empty.
exact
precise, free of error
The exact number of people in the audience was 2,387.
excuse
a reason given tin defence of some fault
He's always making excuses for being late.
expensive
cost a large amount of money
These cars were expensive.
eyeglasses
lens worn to assist defective eyesight
Do you need a pair of eyeglasses?
fever
a high body temperature caused by illness
My forehead is hot with the fever.
field trip
a visit made by students to study something at firsthand
Our class went on a field trip to the history museum.
garage
a building in which vehicles are kept
I keep my car in the garage.
gather
to bring things together
Sue gathered as much information as she could.
grandparents
a grandmother or grandfather
My grandparents are very nice people.
hold on
stop and wait
There are several people ahead of you. Just hold on.
hopefully
with hope or belief
hopefully Ji-soo will call me.
in front of
directly before or ahead of
The woman is napping in front of the fan.
information
facts or details about a subject
It is used to compare and contrast information.
inside
on the inner part
All three angles inside the triangle always add up to 180 degrees.
jeans
pants that are made from a strong, tough, usually blue cloth called DENIM
She is wearing a blue jeans.
learn
to gain knowledge
The man told each of his sons to learn a trade.
look
to turn one's eyes on a particular appearance
That student is only fifteen, but she looks older.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
I came to a big city to look for work.
lovely
beautiful and attractive in a graceful manner
She is lovely, and yet stupid.
miss
to feel the loss of something
Joe was heartbroken without Lassie and Lassie missed Joe too.
passport
a document of identification
If you plan on traveling abroad you will need a passport to exit your country.
pick up
to meet; to give a ride to someone
He went to pick up his son from school.
pill
a small ball or tablet of medicine
She took a pill because she can't sleep well.
plan
a way of deciding how to do something ahead of time
Jack explained his plan for attracting more customers.
plan
an agreed upon method for doing something
The plan was to trick the Trojans into believing the wooden horse was a gift.
plug
a device for putting into a main socket in order to allow electricity to flow
The lamp does not work because the plug is damaged.
plug in
to connect up by inserting its plug into a socket
Can you plug in the electric fan?
pocket
a small pouch on clothes to put things in
Something hard and round was in my pocket.
prescription
an order written by a doctor for medicine
The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough.
probably
most likely; in most cases
People think that early flutes were probably pipes held in front of the mouth.
promise
a declaration that one will or will not do something
The Wizard promised to help, but he wanted the Wicked Witch’s broom handle.
provide
to offer something to another
"providing a service is how he makes money."
purpose
a particular reason why something is done
What is the purpose of this meeting?
rent
a money that is paid for the use of one's property
The rent is due at the first of the month.
reserve
to agree to keep something for a particular use
She could not check out the book because it was on reserve for another student.
room
an inside part of a building that is separated from other areas
My room is warm.
runny nose
watery liquid coming out from the nose
He has a runny nose because he didn't wear a lot of clothes in the winter.
scarf
a long piece of cloth worn around to stay warm
The movie we watched two days ago was really scary.
seem to
impression of being in a certain way
He seems to be happy because of his birthday.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
silly
funny in a childish or immature way
Can a dog fly? Don’t be silly!
simple
easy to understand
A compound machine is made up of two or more simple machines.
single
one only
There is not a single mistake in it.
slightly
of a small quantity or degree
Hareton and Zillah acted slightly kinder to Cathy after Linton had died.
solve
to find the answer
Jenny has to solve the math problem for her test.
sore throat
a pain in the throat
I didn't go to school because I had a sore throat.
sunglasses
a glasses used to protect one's eyes from sunlight
You will need a towel and sunglasses at the beach.
take notes
writing down the key point
Kelly is ready to take notes before the class.
treat
provide someone with own expense
He took them to the theater as a treat.
try
to make an attempt
Don't give up before you try.
turn off
to stop electricity flowing
Please turn off the TV when you are finished watching it.
upstairs
up the stairs; to a higher floor
I sleep upstairs in my bedroom.
vacancy
an empty space
vacancy rates climb and the downward trend becomes more severe.
vacation
time off of work used for relaxation or travel
What are you doing for summer vacation?
vacuum
to clean using a vacuum
At my house, I vacuum at least once a week.
visit
to go somewhere for a short period of time
Soon, I’m going to visit Rio for the first time!
wait for
left or prepared for you to collect
I've been waiting for John for two hours.
wallet
a small case made of soft leather, plastic etc.
My husband lost a wallet.
wear
to have (clothes) on your body
All he was wearing was a towel.
wrong
not morally or socially correct
Other people believed that slavery was wrong and tried to stop it.
already
before a certain time
Tom had already taken his high school exit exam.
around
of an uncertain amount
Let's meet at around 10 tomorrow morning.
as soon as
(not later than the moment) when
You may have a biscuit as soon as we get home.
attend
to be present
We would like as many people as possible to attend to our wedding.
blond
light brown
The blond woman is my sister.
break
to burst or become damaged
I break the brick to throw it away.
breakfast
the first daily meal, usually eaten in the morning
What time do you eat breakfast?
bright
giving off a large amount of light
The light you bought is too bright.
by the way
a phrase indicating additional information
What did you say your name was, by the way?
cap
a hat that has a flat bill that sticks out of the front
Sue never forgets to wear a cap when she plays outside.
class
a group of students who meet, learn, and are taught together
I didn't go to class today.
concert
a musical performance
Next weekend there is going to be a concert at the new concert hall.
cost
to have as a price
The total cost for the construction was about $ 1.5 billion.
coworker
a person who works in the same company
Many of my coworkers are married.
curly
having curls or waves
She has curly hair. Heidi was a little orphan with pink cheeks and curly, brown hair.
dismiss
to send someone away or allow someone to leave
At 12 o’clock the class was dismissed.
due
expected according to timetable, promise etc
The bus is due to arrive in three minutes.
eat out
to eat away from home
We usually eat out on weekends.
email
an electronic message sent or received via computer
Do you know his email address?
England
a country; a large island north of France
We went to england for our vacation.
fail to
being unsuccessful
Don't fail to keep your promise.
fashionable
popular at a certain time
Those sunglasses are very fashionable.
favorite
most liked
What’s your favorite animal?
finally
in the end
He finally meets his neighbor.
finish
to end or complete something
I can’t play until I finish cleaning my room.
free
not requiring monetary charge
This desert was free with dinner.
get married
to become a husband or a wife
My sister got married last week.
hope
to want something to happen and believe that it is possible
I hope I do well on the English test!
in a hurry
having no time to wait
The students were in a hurry to get to class.
information
facts told or knowledge gained or given
The princess got an information about the two doors.
keep ~ing
to continue doing something
Just keep going straight down this road.
leave
to go away and allow someone to remain
One night, the woodcutter’s wife told him to leave Hansel and Gretel in the woods to die.
letter
a symbol that represents a sound in a language
Color all the squares with the letter "b" blue.
literature
books or other writing
Chopin enjoyed reading literature about his home country Poland.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
I came to a big city to look for work.
matter
an issue or subject that requires thought or discussion
I have matters to settle first.
memory
something from the past that is remembered
His memory was getting worse lately.
message
information that is left for or sent to someone else
I left a message on your answering machine.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I did not notice the color of her eyes because she was wearing glasses.
package
a box or container that items are placed in for mailing
Amy bought a package of gum.
pick up
to meet; to give a ride to someone
He went to pick up his son from school.
present
a gift
He gave me a wedding present.
presentation
a demonstration to offer or display information
I went to a very informative seminar and listened to a presentation about the history of Hinduism.
receive
to have something given to one
Second, Jerusha was to write the man a letter once a month but she would never receive a letter in return.
return
to put something back to its original place
return books to the library when done reading them.
role model
a person or thing that others try to be like
Marcal is a role model for recycling!
send
to give information or greetings to someone
Please send her my warmest regards on her new baby.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he is serious.
socks
pieces of clothing which cover your foot
Christmas presents are in these socks.
speed
to cause to move or progress quickly
Can you speed up a little bit?
spend
to pass (time)
I spent a week in Spain this summer.
stamp
a small piece of paper that you must buy to stick on a letter that you mail
Put a stamp on your postcard before you mail it.
station
a place for trains or buses where passengers can get on or off
They will arrive at the train station this afternoon.
striped
having stripes: a striped shirt
She wore a black and white striped shirts.
suddenly
without a warning
But suddenly, Larry arrived!
suit
a set of clothing
Alonso wanted to become a knight, so he got a suit of armor and changed his name to Don Quixote.
ticket
a printed piece of paper that shows that someone has paid to enter a place or travel somewhere
Let’s buy a ticket for that movie!
traffic
vehicles, aircraft, ships etc moving about
traffic is very bad this time of day.
treat
something given as a gift intended to give pleasure
My father often gives my brother and I treats when we do well at school.
worried
marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble
I am worried about the test.
active
(busily) involved
She is an active supporter of women's rights.
after school
outside regular school hours
He is going to go shopping with his parents after school.
apply for
to make a formal request
I will apply for the secretary position today.
at least
the smallest amount possible; not less than
I have seen the movie at least seven times.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
birthday
the day of one's birth
Maria decided to have a birthday party so she baked a cake and invited three of her closest friends.
calm down
cool it down
It was hard for me to calm down after seeing the awful car accident.
cheer
to shout encouragement and approval
I cheered for my brother's soccer team.
close
nearby
Billy’s close friends also do not remember him drinking many alcoholic beverages at all.
competition
a contest to win a prize
Arthur went to London to help Kay prepare for the competition between knights.
contest
an event where people attempt to do things better than others in order to win
These students are preparing a robot for a contest in the USA.
cute
pretty and often small or childish
She thinks her boyfriend is cute, but other people don't think so.
decide on
to make a choice; to agree on something
Have we decided on which to choose yet?
earth
the planet on which we live
Christopher Columbus believed that the earth was round.
election
event at which people vote
This year's elections will be historic for our country.
enter
to go in
When the Trojans pulled the horse into the city, the warriors could leap out and open the gates so the Greek army could enter.
famous
known by the public for something
Two famous Viking explorers were Erik the Red, and Leif Ericson.
finish
to end or complete something
You have to finish your dinner before you can go watch TV.
for fun
for enjoyment
What do you like to do for fun?
forgive
to stop feeling blame and anger toward someone who has wronged you
He is going to say that he is sorry and hopes that she will forgive him.
get together
to meet with someone to organize something
We had a small get together at my house over the weekend.
go camping
to sleep outdoors in a tent
Our family is going to go camping this weekend.
go hiking
go on an extended work for exercise
I'd like to go hiking if I have the time.
go on a trip
take a short journey
They want to go on a trip with their children
grocery
foods you buy at a grocer's or at a supermarket
I bought enough groceries to last us for the week.
hiking boots
foorwear designed for hiking
Those hiking boots looks comfortable!
hold
to have something in your hand, arms
The lady is holding a bottle of water.
illegal
not allowed by the laws or rules
It is illegal to kill a bald eagle or a white tiger.
join
to become part of a team or group
Please join my family for dinner this Saturday.
kind
a particular type
"What kind of music is this?" Sally asked.
living room
a room used for relaxing or getting together with family or friends
We watch TV in the living room.
local
relating to a particular place one is living in, referring to or something is happening in
We only have one local newspaper in town.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
I came to a big city to look for work.
math
subject that deals with numbers
The boy is good at math.
mow the lawn
cut down an area of grass
Sam mowed the lawn with his brother.
musical
a form of drama featuring singing and dancing
They are all musicals!
officer
a person who makes sure people follow the law
He is a nice officer of our company.
participate
to be involved and actively included in something, usually with others
If you don’t participate in the contest, you can’t win.
perform
to do something while people are watching
Students will perform in front of an audience on April 5th.
plan
to consider and organize the parts of something before it happens or exists
A meeting has been planned for early next year.
plant
a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers
plants take in minerals through their roots.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
president
the person holding the highest position of an organization
The president of our company is sick and cannot see you.
prize
something won in a competition
The prize for winning the game was a new computer.
pull over
to direct a moving vehicle to the side of a road and stop
A police car pulled my car over because I was driving too fast.
quite
to a degree; rather
The food prices at a convenient store are quite higher than a regular market.
remember
to recall something using memory
Do you remember the first time you bought a new toy in a toy store?
rest
to stop working; avoid activities
We should rest for a bit before we continue our work.
run for
stand for election
The governor decided to run for a president.
sky blue
a bright blue color
Her favorite clothes were the sky blue pants and t-shirt.
smooth
having a flat surface without irregularities
The feel of fine leather is smooth and soft.
speech contest
competition for speakers to improve their speaking abilities
None of us won in the speech contest.
surprise
an act, event or piece of information that one does not expect
It was a surprise to see her today.
take a nap
have a short sleep
The baby takes a nap right after her meal.
take care of
to look after
Their aunt took care of them when their parents died.
talent
something that a person does very well
He has a talent for playing the piano.
text
send a written communication
Mom texted her to return home.
thirsty
needing to drink something
She is thirsty. She drinks orange juice.
ticket
a piece of paper that allows a person to enter a place
I bought a ticket to go into the museum.
ticket
a printed piece of paper that shows that someone has paid to enter a place or travel somewhere
Let’s buy a ticket for that movie!
totally
in a complete manner
You look like a totally new person in that suit.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
Last night's homework assignment was very tough.
unfortunately
regrettably
unfortunately, many people could not escape in time.
used to
did habitually
Julie used to be my best friend, but she betrayed me so we are not friends anymore.
vivid
being very strong and bright in color
The painter used some of the most vivid colors that I had ever seen.
walking the dog
exercising a dog
She took a bath after walking the dog.
warning
caution
However, the Trojans paid no attention to the warning.
while
during the time that
He watches television while he eats.
win
to succeed in a game or contest
He always makes an effort to win the game.
a bit
a small amount of anything or a short period of time
It rained a bit today.
apply
to make an application or request
They both applied for the same job.
attend
to go to, especially as a student or audience member
Where did you attend high school?
avoid
to stay away from something
Please avoid stepping on the flowers.
bargain
something bought at a price lower than usual
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
bathroom
a room in a house etc which contains a bath
I have to go to the bathroom.
bathtub
a bath (for washing in)
He sat down in the bathtub.
be ready for
to get ready for something
Lucas is ready for the talent show.
bikini
a swimming suit in two pieces for women
The woman wanted to buy a bikini because she was planning to holiday at the beach.
break
a pause in work
Let's take a break for a few hours.
change
money in the form of coins instead of paper
Thank you. $30 is your change.
clog
to become blocked or filled with something
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
compose
to use the imagination to create music
He is talented at composing music.
deposit
to put money or valuable items in a bank
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.
drain
emptying something; allowing liquid to run out of it
The pipe carried the water to the sewer. My new car is a drain on my finances.
electronic device
piece of technology
He touched the electronic device to activate it.
entire
whole; all of
She covered my entire body with sand at the beach.
except
not including
Everything except the bread was eaten.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
festival
an occasion of public celebration
In Italy, each village holds a festival once a year.
fill out
to write words in blanks on a piece of paper
Please fill out the form and give it to the clerk.
fix
to mend or repair
Thanks for fixing my bicycle.
free
not occupied; not busy
I am free tomorrow morning.
funeral
the ceremony held for a person who has died
The funeral for the victim will be next week.
generous
giving or sharing things freely and willingly in order to help others
She is very generous. She gives a lot of money to charity.
go down
to descend to a lower place
People go down the stairs slowly because it is slippery.
goods
products; tangible items that are bought and sold
The ship delivered goods secretly so they did not have to pay taxes.
happen
to take place
Probability shows the chances of something happening.
have ~ in mind
thinking of something as a possibility
How much do you have in mind for the apartment?
have a cold
to be sick due to a cold
I can't go to school today because I have a cold.
how to
instructional guide
She knows how to cook very well.
identification
something that proves who a person is, usually a card or piece of paper
He used his driver's license as identification.
job
work that a person does for money
She needs money, so she wants to get a job.
laundry
items of made of cloth that have been or must be washed
Did you hang the laundry out to dry?
meal
the food taken at one time
She eats three meals a day.
medicine
a substance used to treat illness
Specifically, I show them which plants can be used for food and medicine.
miss
to fail to hit or obtain a desired result
I try to toss the ball into the basket, but I miss.
nation
a country with its own land, people and government
Both nations have been at war for a long time.
offer
to give someone the opportunity to accept (something)
The after-school program would begin in January, and it would offer several different after school courses and activities.
on sale
at a discounted price
Everything in the store is on sale today.
originally
in the first place
originally, Australia was home to native tribes.
pass away
to die
My grandfather passed away last year.
pill
a small ball or tablet of medicine
She took a pill because she can't sleep well.
plan
an agreed upon method for doing something
The plan was to trick the Trojans into believing the wooden horse was a gift.
prefer
to like better
Roadrunners prefer to run instead of fly.
price
the amount of money one pays in order to obtain something
What is the price of this hat?
publisher
a business that produces written works
The publisher printed 50,000 copies of the dictionary.
recipe
a set of directions for making a dish
I always use my aunt’s recipe to make spaghetti sauce.
relax
to rest and do easy or fun things
While the baby is napping, the mother can relax.
represent
to be a sign or symbol of something
The color red represents danger.
respect
to treat something in a good way
The rich man taught young Kim to respect the animals.
savings account
an account designed for the purpose of accumulating funds
My father opened up a savings account for me when I was ten to help me learn how to manage money.
shopper
customer or purchaser
The mall is always busy with crowds of shoppers.
situation
the particular events and conditions that affect someone or something at a certain time and place
We could rely on him to remain calm in a difficult situation.
skip
to not do or deal with something that would typically occur next
I know that I shouldn't but I often skip breakfast.
still
continuing without interruption in condition
The Liberty Bell still represents ideas of freedom.
striped
having stripes or bands
The referee wore a black and white striped shirt.
swimsuit
swimming garment used for swimming
I wore my swimsuit to the beach.
take
to accept something that is offered
I am going to take back my pen from him.
toilet paper
tissue used to clean oneself
He wrapped me in the toilet paper.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
Last night's homework assignment was very tough.
try to
attempt to; aim for
We should try to find ways to keep this healthy.
voice
the sounds from the mouth and the vocal organs
She has a great voice and could become famous.
wallet
a small case that holds money
My wallet fell out of my pocket and now I have no money or identification.
worsen
to make or become worse
Her illness worsened after the cold rain.
wristwatch
a watch that is attached to a band
He gave me this wristwatch as a birthday present.
write down
to put words on paper
write down any questions you have.
yet
until or at this time
The mail has not yet arrived today.
abroad
in or to another country
He lived abroad for many years.
action movies
a film genre in which one or more heroes are thrust
Let’s see an action movie!
animation
the creation of artificial moving images
They made an animation movie based on the cartoon character.
announce
to make known publicly
The company will announce their new products at the conference.
annual
happening once every year
The Oscars are an annual award for the best movies.
award
a prize etc awarded
The film awards were presented annually.
be good for
be useful in
Walking for 30 minutes a day is good for your health.
be interested in
to give your attention to something
I am interested in learning Spanish.
be proud of
to have admiration or pride in someone or something
You should be proud of all of your accomplishments.
be supposed to
something that one is required to do
You were supposed to meet me in two hours. You are late.
cancel
to be ended or made no longer valid
She wants to cancel the party, because the weather is bad.
chemistry
the scientific study of the structure of substances and of the way that they react with other substances
Steve studies chemistry in school.
childish
of, like, or befitting a child
Sometimes even adults act childishly when they don’t get what they want.
comedy
a type of entertainment that is meant to make people laugh
Is this movie supposed to be a comedy?
compact
small, firm and solid
The individuals of the prey species are concentrated in compact units rather than dispersed over a much larger area.
continue
to do something without stopping
How would you continue to learn while you waited for the flooding to subside?
convenient
suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty
The delivery service in Korea is very convenient and fast.
deserve
to be worthy of something
He deserves the award. He is the best scientist.
device
a thing made for a certain purpose
These mobile phone devices are very popular in today’s culture.
difficult
hard to do or understand; not easy
It is difficult to know what to do for the best.
digital camera
a camera that stores pictures as electronic signals
They forgot to bring their digital camera from the park.
drive crazy
make insane
Doing this mindless work all day is going to drive me crazy.
economics
the study of trade, industry and money
I have to study for an economics exam tomorrow.
exhausted
to be very physically tired
Bill is exhausted from volleyball practice.
fare
the price of a journey on a train, bus, ship etc
He hadn't enough money for his bus fare.
fashionable
popular at a certain time
Those sunglasses are very fashionable.
favor
a helpful act of kindness
Now, he did it as a favor to me, to show that he was still my friend.
fee
an amount of money that must be paid before someone is allowed to do something
There is no entrance fee to the gallery.
feel well
to feel good; to have good health
Do you feel well after sleeping today?
festival
a time when people gather in order to celebrate together
This city has a festival every summer.
fever
a high body temperature caused by illness
My forehead is hot with the fever.
fit
to be appropriate for something
Since I lost weight, my pants don’t fit me anymore.
fluently
in an able and easy manner
What can I do to speak French fluently?
for the first time
the initial time
I realized for the first time how wonderful life is.
foreign
outside one's own country
There are many foreign foods at the international food festival.
funny
causing laughter
He writes all kinds of funny stories.
how to
instructional guide
She knows how to cook very well.
interesting
causing one to be curious
There is another interesting thing about smell.
involve
to include as necessary
There is also lots of dancing involving the whole cast of characters.
jeans
pants made of a strong material called denim
He's wearing a white shirt and jeans.
lend
to give something on condition that it be returned
Interest is a fee paid by a borrower of money to the lender of money and the interest is charged at a set rate.
line
a long continuous mark on any surface
The people stood in a line to get on the bus.
look forward to
to expect; to hope for eagerly
We are all looking forward to our vacation this month.
lost
not to be able to find something or someone
We always get lost in London.
material
the physical substance, such as wood or metal, that something is made of
You can buy all the materials you need to make that dress at the fabric store.
medicine
a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
He studied medicine and science at school
merry-go-round
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
The world's largest merry-go-round is 24 meters wide and has 269 animals.
movie
a thin material that is used in some cameras to take pictures
I like to watch romantic comedy movie on TV.
on one's way
while traveling to
Pick up some food on your way here.
photographer
a person who takes photographs or works in photography
The photographer took a close-up of the man's face.
poster
a large notice or advertisement printed on a large paper
Jenny has a poster of clowns on her wall.
prefer
to like better
Roadrunners prefer to run instead of fly.
print
to produce a copy by using a machine that presses ink to a surface
Since the printer was broken, I couldn't print the article.
professional
engaged in one of the learned professions
Doctors, lawyers and engineers are all professional careers.
puppy
a very young dog
My girlfriend wants to get a puppy.
quiz
a short test
Today's quiz will be about chapter 13.
rain
to fall as drops of water from the clouds
Is it going to rain tomorrow?
rainy
having (many) showers of rain
It's rainy outside.
recommend
to advise
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
roller coaster
a track at a fairground that goes up and down very steep slopes
Roller coasters are one of the main attractions at most amusement parks.
romance
a type of movie that tells a love story
The romance movie made most of the women cry.
season
a period of time during the year
The first hurricane of the season is given a boy or girl name beginning with the letter "A."
seem
to give a certain impression of something
He's almost 40, but he seems so much younger.
spread
to stretch
The reason for this is because the surface of the small and round object is not spread out over the water.
sue
to bring a legal action against someone else with the aim to get compensation
He sued the company and won $10,000 in damages.
take
to move someone or something from one place to another
She will take his son to the preschool.
take a picture
to use a camera to get a image of something
I want to take a picture of the monkeys with my camera.
take care of
to look after
Their aunt took care of them when their parents died.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
The temperature in the desert is very high during the day.
text message
a piece of written communication that someone can receive with a cell phone
I am sending a text message to my girlfriend.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
Last night's homework assignment was very tough.
town
an area where people live that is usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
A town is smaller than a city.
try on
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
Do you want to try on the wedding dress in the picture?
umbrella
something people hold to keep them dry when it rains
It sees an umbrella.
wait for
left or prepared for you to collect
I've been waiting for John for two hours.
wallpaper
decorative paper that are pasted on the wall
We picked out some pretty blue wallpaper to make the living room walls more inviting.
website
one or more pages that are connected to the Internet
This is my first website therefore it is very simple.
a pair of
two identical or similar things
I'd like to buy a pair of shoes today.
air conditioner
a system that keeps air cool and dry
How did you survive the summer without an air conditioner?
block
to not allow something to pass
The oil blocks the animals’ airways.
captain
a person who is the leader of a team
The team captains were picking the members of their teams.
charity
an organization provided to raise money to give help
In 2007, he started a charity with Muhammad Ali called Athletes For Hope.
class
a place for exercise
classes were offered to those living in Hull House and the house also had an art gallery, gym, bathhouse, and library.
concentrate
to give all one's energies, attention etc to one thing
I wish you'd concentrate (on what I'm saying).
consider
judge something
You should consider it carefully.
console
a machine that connects a screen and a gaming system
I plugged in the video game console.
consume
to use, spend, or waste something
I'm looking for a car that doesn't consume so much gas.
course
a series of classes about a particular subject in a school
The after-school program would begin in January, and it would offer several different after school courses and activities.
documentary
a program that records factual report
Did you see the documentary about the president's life on television last night?
fare
the money people pay to travel on public transportation, taxis or boats
How much is the bus fare these days?
flat tire
a tire that does not have any or enough air in it
I had a flat tire.
for a while
during a short time
We should sleep for a while.
garage sale
sale of household goods held in the garage
I found some great old books and lawn chairs at a garage sale.
get rid of
to get free from something that you do not want
I need to get rid of my old clothes.
happen
to take place or occur; to occur by chance
What happened next?
have nothing to do with
no relation to
I have nothing to do with her at all.
how about
introducing a suggestion
how about going to the beach this Saturday?
improve
to make something better
Exercising can help you improve your health.
insurance company
a company that pays the expenses if you have an accident
He works at an insurance company.
interesting
causing one to be curious
There is another interesting thing about smell.
leave
to go away and allow someone to remain
One night, the woodcutter’s wife told him to leave Hansel and Gretel in the woods to die.
lend
to give something on condition that it be returned
Interest is a fee paid by a borrower of money to the lender of money and the interest is charged at a set rate.
literature
books or other writing
Chopin enjoyed reading literature about his home country Poland.
look up
to search or find
look up the information at the library.
meaning
what something means or signifies
Do you know the meaning of this symbol?
office
a room that often contains a desk and chair where business is done
He is working in his office.
passenger
a person riding in but not driving a vehicle
Trains carry many passengers every day.
pay back
to repay
The bank pays back your money by giving you interest.
place
a particular space or area
Certain animals adapt to life in very hot places, very cold places, and even in places without water.
pull over
to direct a moving vehicle to the side of a road and stop
A police car pulled my car over because I was driving too fast.
raise
to collect money or gather people to support something
I took part in raising money for starving children.
realize
to understand or sense something
I didn’t realize it was four o’clock already. I have to hurry.
remain
to continue in the same place without moving
In fact, some people remain in the same house for much of their lives.
report
to officially present oneself on arrival
He reported the accident to the police.
rock climbing
an activity in which participants climb up the rock
Whenever I go exercising, rock climbing areas are full of people.
save
to prevent the use of wasting money, time, energy etc.
I'll telephone to save me the time it takes to write an email.
seat belt
security harness
Put on your seat belt.
semester
either of two terms of about 18 weeks each that make up a school year
This semester students are learning about fusion music.
shake
to move something sharply up and down or from side to side
You shake when you are very cold.
short
not long
This tree is short. It does not grow tall.
spend
to use money in order to buy something
Matt is going to spend $59 on those shoes.
steal
to take something secretly
The fox and cat tried to steal Pinocchio’s money but he escaped into a forest.
stocking
a close-fitting, usually long covering of the foot and leg--like a long sock
I have no more shirts than backs, no more stockings than legs, and no more shoes than feet, and sometimes fewer.
terrible
causing discomfort or stress
I have a terrible headache.
toward
in the direction of
Together, we will look toward the future.
traffic
vehicles, aircraft, ships etc moving about
traffic is very bad this time of day.
turn on
to switch on; to send power to or through a machine
Please turn on the fan. I’m hot!
unattended
without the owner present; not being watched or cared for
Never leave young children unattended.
unfortunately
regrettably
unfortunately, many people could not escape in time.
useful
having one or many uses or benefits
The Internet is very useful for finding information quickly.
usual
being normal or common
The football game carried on as usual; nothing special happened.
vocabulary
words in general
Any person who reads a lot has a broad vocabulary.
wake up
to stop sleeping
What time are you going to wake up tomorrow?
a few
a small number of
After a few days I called on him again.
after school
outside regular school hours
He is going to go shopping with his parents after school.
animation
the creation of artificial moving images
They made an animation movie based on the cartoon character.
assignment
a piece of homework
Her assignment in history class was to read chapters 6 and 7.
be quiet
being silent
The teacher asked the students to be quiet.
bookstore
a place where books are sold
We bought some books at the bookstore.
borrow
to take or receive something, belonging to another
They borrowed a boat from somebody who wasn’t around.
break
to burst or become damaged
I break the brick to throw it away.
briefly
in a BRIEF manner; using only a few words
The teacher briefly explained how to solve the math problem.
butcher
a person who prepares and sells raw meat
Harry the butcher was not one of them.
carefully
in a careful way
The doctor looked carefully at every part of Black Beauty.
cheaper
less expensive than the other item
It is cheaper than this.
check out
to borrow something like a book for a set amount of time
I need to check out a book.
come over
make a visit
When are you going to come over to study?
concept
an idea or theory
Einstein’s theories are full of concepts most people find hard to understand.
control
to hold in check
Fertilizers help plants to grow and they control pests.
cover
to form a layer over something
The pond is covered in ice in the winter.
critic
a person who does not agree with somethingor focuses on problems
critics think that green building is too expensive.
delicious
taste very good
"Then you can catch me again and I will be the most delicious fish!"
drop
to let something fall
Agnes dropped the ball into the ocean.
either
(after a negative statement) likewise, in addition
This animal can’t fly. It can’t run, either. Her step-mother was not nice to her, either.
enough
in the number or quantity needed
I already have enough food.
essay
a short written work that displays someone's opinions or beliefs regarding a particular subject
This essay was very well written.
fall
to drop to a lower level
Many pine cones fall from the trees.
fall
to drop to a lower level
Many pine cones fall from the trees.
fat
having too much flesh or FAT on the body
The man eats too much and is getting fat.
favorite
liked over all others
What is your favorite kind of food?
finish
to bring or come to an end
She's finished her work
fresh
new or like new; not old or spoiled
These apples are fresh; I got them this morning.
garage
a building in which vehicles are kept
I keep my car in the garage.
get ready
make ready, prepare
He has to get ready to go to school tomorrow.
grandchildren
the children of a person's son or daughter
She has many grandchildren.
grip
to hold something in your hand very firmly
Polar bears can use their claws and paws to grip the ice.
grocery store
a market where groceries are sold
My brother bought some bananas from the grocery store.
hand in
to submit something
He handed in the assignment to his teacher.
interesting
causing one to be curious
There is another interesting thing about smell.
key
an object used to unlock a door or start a car
keys are very important, so make sure you don't lose yours.
last
to continue in time
This celebration lasted for more than three days.
layer
a thickness or covering
This jacket has two layers.
leftover
something that is remained after the rest has been used
The leftovers first have to be removed from the packaging.
library
(a building or room containing) a collection of books, tapes, videos etc
She checked the book out of the library.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
I came to a big city to look for work.
lunchtime
the hour designated for eating at midday
The children talked during lunchtime.
mall
a large building with many different shops inside
Teenagers love to hang out at the mall.
mess
to play with something without being careful
It’s dangerous to mess with baby bears.
multiple
having or involving more than one of something
multiple choice tests are a favorite of college students.
newspaper
a paper, printed daily or weekly, containing news etc
The woman selling newspapers called out.
noise
a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
They were making too much noise at the cafe.
offer
proposal of help
The limited-time offers are often 50 to 70 percent off or more.
pants
trousers
The boy is wearing pants, not a skirt.
pass
to give something to someone else
I passed the bottle to my friend Bob.
pretty
very
Creating an application is pretty cool!
question
something asked in order to get a reply
The man asks a lot of questions.
refuse
to say no to something
Achilles was angry at losing the woman and he refused to fight in anymore battles.
rest
to stop working; avoid activities
My mother told me to rest.
share
to divide between two or more people
Another good point is it’s easier to share food and space with fewer people.
sleepy
feeling tired and wanting to sleep
She is sleepy. She takes a nap.
smooth
having a flat surface without irregularities
A baby has smooth skin.
special
different from what is normal or usual
"What is special or different about cupcakes?"
spicy
hot and strongly flavored in taste
Are you looking for something spicy?
suddenly
without a warning
But suddenly, Larry arrived!
thankful
pleased about sth good that has happened
I am thankful for my friends and family.
toothpaste
a substance which usually contains fluoride to help strengthen and whiten the teeth
It is important to use toothpaste that has fluoride to protect your teeth.
type
to press down upon keyboard keys
I can't type very well, so it takes me a long time to write an email.
vegetable
any plant with parts used as food
Candy, vegetables, and even butter have been used to make works of art.
video game
a computer game that you play on your television
My mom won't let me play video games until I finish my homework.
yourself
the reflexive form of "you"
You must give yourself enough time to finish your work.
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