a person who is legally responsible for himself or herself
Not too many adults come to see this movie.
apparently
in a way that is easy to see or understand; in an obvious manner
Gwen apparently has a gift for languages.
complicated
difficult, not easy
Math problems can be very complicated.
confuse
to fail to distinguish something from another thing
Tom received so much advise from different people, it has left him confused.
expensive
being costly; having a high price or value
Sue bought an expensive dress for the big party.
keep in touch
in communication (with)
Even though I life in a different country than my family, we manage to keep in touch by email.
prefer to
to choose or want one thing rather than another
I prefer to stay home and read rather than going out to a movie.
stationery
paper for writing letters
I took some stationery and wrote him a nice thank you letter.
stuff
things
I have to put all this stuff into my backpack.
though
in contrast with another fact or statement
We went to school together. though I haven't seen her in years.
adventure
an unusual experience that is possibly dangerous
Hiking in the jungle was a wonderful adventure for those who live in the city.
celebrate
to do something special for a holiday or other event
Many people celebrate Easter by going to church.
correct
agreeing with fact or known truth
The correct answer to question 57 is choice b. Choices a and c are incorrect.
extra
more than what is normal or expected
Do you have an extra pencil I can borrow for the test?
following
coming after; next
Test results were out the following day.
mushroom
a short FUNGUS that is shaped like an umbrella, sometimes safe to eat
Grilled mushrooms smell and taste very nice.
option
the power or ability to make a choice between different possible choices
She had no other option but to get a divorce.
pitcher
a device to hold and pour liquids
After a long day of sports, Tom drank the whole pitcher of orange juice.
press
to apply steady force on something; to push something press the red button if the temperature gets too high.
stomachache
to have pain or discomfort in one's stomach
Shortly after dinner, I got a stomachache.
accept
to agree to take something that is offered to you
I will accept their offer and join their company next week.
awful
very bad
Mike thinks that his new haircut is really cool, but most people think he looks awful!
bother
to cause someone to feel ill or in mild pain
It really bothers me when you say you that no one understands you.
condolences
an expresssion of sympathy
My condolences to you and your family about the loss of your grandfather.
deliver
to bring something somewhere
The papers were delivered to the law office at ten o'clock Thursday morning.
express
to state or show what you are thinking or how you are feeling
I am very thankful for all that you have done for me, and I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.
flu
(usually with "the") an illness that causes soreness of the body, fever and tiredness; INFLUENZA
Many of the students came down with the flu and were out for several days.
injury
physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences
The injury to my leg was not that serious.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
Although they sound very different, Portuguese and Spanish look very similar when written.
strict
expecting rules to be followed
The mother gave her son strict orders to be home by midnight.
add
to put one or more separate things together add sugar to your coffee to make it sweeter.
anniversary
a date on which an important event happened in a previous year
Next week is my 5 year wedding anniversary.
arrange
to organize things or people in a particular way
Can you arrange the books alphabetically according to the authors surname?
book
to reserve something so that you can have or use it at a future time
It is important to book a hotel room to stay in before you go on holiday.
consider
to think about someone or something in a certain way
My doctor considers regular exercise to be the best way to stay in good health.
including
having something extra in addition to the main product
The apartment is fully furnished including a bed, TV, washer, and air conditioner.
occasion
an event or an instance in which something occurs
I like to talk to new people whenever the occasion presents itself
payment
the act of giving money for something
I always receive my monthly payment on time.
request
the act of asking for something, usually in a polite and formal manner
The library gets a lot of requests for books about money management.
wrap
to cover or ENCLOSE something with a thin material such as paper or cloth
The baby was wrapped in warm blankets.
attention
notice or awareness given to a person or thing
The little girl raised her hand to get the teacher's attention.
bloom
a flower
The bloom of the cherry tree is very beautiful.
blow
to move on or with the wind
As the wind became stronger, we could see leaves blow by the window.
envious
feeling or showing envy
We were all envious of Jill's success.
forecast
to predict that some event or condition for the future
It is hard to forecast what he is going to say.
protect
to defend someone or something from harm or danger
Wearing a helmet can protect your head.
roadside
the area of land that is on the side of the road
There was some beautiful scenery along the roadside.
sightseeing
the visiting of interesting places, especially by people on holiday
Tom and I went on a sightseeing cruise on the Amazon River.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
The doctor checked Sue's temperature when she had a fever.
thorn
a small, sharp growth on the branch or STEM of some plants
The stem of a rose has sharp thorns.
accident
a bad event that often happens suddenly and mistakenly
There a many accidents in this area, so be careful.
cheer
to shout with happiness and support
The crowd cheers when the team scored the winning run.
compare
to look at something with the idea of how it is similar to or different from something else
If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.
compete
to try to do something better than others who are doing the same thing, often in order to win something
Both of his children try to compete for his attention.
differ
not to be the same
My shirt differs from his in that my collar is white and her's is blue.
encourage
to cause someone to feel courage, confidence or hope
Parents need to encourage children to play more sports and not just to study.
expect
to believe that something is probably going to happen
When do you expect to be back at work?
otherwise
indicates that there will be a bad result if something is done, not done, or done improperly
Press the blue button, otherwise, press the yellow.
realize
to understand or sense something
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
strike
to hit
When the ball struck the pins, they all fell over.
apologize
to express regret for a fault, mistake or error
Tom apologized to Sue for being late.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
He has a very good relationship with his colleagues.
emergency
a sudden happening that calls for an immeidate action
In an emergency, try to remain calm.
errand
a short journey either to take a message or to deliver or collect
Bill had to run some errands after work.
excuse
a reason given for doing something bad or not doing something you should have done
There is no excuse to have not done your homework, if you had time to watch television.
exhausted
to be very physically tired
I was so exhausted that I went straight to bed.
hang out
to spend one's leisure time at a certain place
Jessie and David like to hang out around the beach.
residence
the place where a person lives
Her residence was located three blocks from the beach.
spill
to cause a liquid to fall out of its container
The box fell and the toys spilled all over the floor.
stay up
to remain awake
We stood up and talked until the early morning.
annoy
to bother or slightly anger someone
That dripping faucet is really annoying me.
complain
to express negative thoughts or emotions
Sue needs to stop complaining about everything.
contagious
able to be passed on by touch
The viral infection was very contagious, thus she was barred from getting on the plane.
detention
a place where one is kept in custody or confinement
The inmate was put in detention for starting a fight.
disappointed
unhappy because something is not what one wanted
Andrew was disappointed when he heard the news.
embarrass
to cause someone to feel self-conscious and ill at ease
After I dropped my plate of food I felt so embarrassed.
itchy
having or causing an itching sensation
My mosquito bite was very itchy.
pillar
a thick and tall post that is used to provide support for something such as a building
The Greeks used many pillars in the buildings.
upset
troubled, worried, or angered
Sue was upset when she was scolded by her parents.
affect
to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
The people were badly affected after the tornado ripped through their homes.
allowance
a set amount of money given on a regular basis
Sue asked her parents for more allowance.
borrow
to take or receive something, belonging to another, with the promise of returning it
He was kind enough to let me borrow his car.
cause
to create an effect or result
The storm caused a blackout in many towns.
damage
to harm someone or something physically so that they are hurt or broken
There was very little damage to the house after the storm.
extra
more than what is normal or expected
I have an extra blanket if you need one.
grade
the mark given to determine the quality of a student's academic work
You need to have high grades in high school if you want to go to a good college
junk food
any type of quick, easy to prepare or buy food that is typically not very healthy to eat
I try to stay away from junk food but it is everywhere.
priority
the right to be or go first
My family takes priority over my career. I wouldn't neglect it for the sake of making more money.
sugary
containing or having a taste like sugar
Many cereals are too sugary for kids.
celebrity
a person, usually an entertainer, who is known by many people; a famous person
Most celebrities do not live normal lives like the rest of us.
chemistry
the scientific study of the structure of substances and of the way that they react with other substances chemistry is a difficult subject, but it is very interesting.
operation
a medical procedure in which a doctor removes or repairs a damaged part of someone's body
The operation on her spine was successful.
perform
to do something to entertain an audience, such as singing a song, acting a part, playing an instrument, etc.
Minnie is going to perform her dance at the talent show at school.
recently
of a period of time not long ago
We recently had a severe storm.
recognize
to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
I didn’t recognize Sue at first, but when she talked, I knew that it was her.
regular
occurring at an established frequency
We receive a newspaper on a regular basis.
replace
to get something new to put in the place of something that is old, broken or missing
We are going to replace the carpet with hardwood this week.
surgeon
doctor who performs surgery
A surgeon must go to school for many years before they can treat people.
weird
(informal) being very strange, difficult to explain, and unusual
That guy always says something weird at the wrong time.
catch
to get in order to ride
As soon as I found out that I had left my keys in the door, I caught a bus home.
empty
having nothing inside
When I arrived, the classroom was empty. The professor must have canceled class.
information
knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something
Although the news provides much information we must be wary as it may be biased.
invitation
a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event, perform an action, or go somewhere
I sent all my workmates an invitation to my barbecue party this weekend.
join
to PARTICIPATE in an activity with others
Let's join the other kids in a game of baseball.
lock
to close something with a key so that it cannot be opened
Don't forget to lock the door behind you when you leave for the day.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
reject
to refuse to take, consider, or believe something
I do not reject his story, I just question some of the details.
way
the particular method or style someone or something uses to perform an action or considers an issue
How many ways can you fold a paper crane?
whole
referring to all of something; entire
I studied for the whole afternoon.
amount
a quantity of something
Was it worth it paying such a large amount of money for the car?
chore
a light, repeated task usually done to keep a house in order
My weekly chores are taking out the garbage and mowing the lawn.
complain
to express negative thoughts or emotions
Sue needs to stop complaining about everything.
costume
clothing that people wear in order to look like something or someone that they are not
The actors wore special costumes from 18th century England.
personality
a person's unique character; the way that a person usually acts
She has such a kind personality.
rather
preferably, instead
I would rather walk my dog than clean the house.
save
to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or wasted
Walking to work saves gas money.
scenery
the natural views of an area
I enjoy taking long walks and enjoying the scenery.
silly
showing poor judgment; foolish
David is never serious, he is silly.
unfashionable
유행하지 않는, 낡은, 유행에 뒤진
Mia was dressed in a very unfashionable pair of shoes.
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