Quattro Reading(Word List)-Master A (E)
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ancient
belonging to the distant past, especially thousands of years ago
An ancient city was discovered under the sand.
civilization
an organized society where technology and culture are highly developed
Our civilization has evolved over many years.
disappear
to stop being VISIBLE
The clouds will disappear after the rain.
indoor
in a house or building
Some rich people have indoor swimming pools.
invent
to be the first person to make or use
Many people have wanted to invent a flying machine.
public
having to do with people as a general whole
A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.
remain
to be whatever is left over or behind after the larger part of something is gone
The movie's story remains fresh in my memory.
clean up
청소하다
It takes me all morning to clean up his room.
goggles
a covering for the eyes, usually worn when doing some dangerous activity
Katie and Mary put on their goggles and went to the pool.
layer
the amount of something that covers the surface of an area; one of many levels or folds covering an area
There are many layers in an onion.
messy
어질러진, 엉망인
The room is so messy, you can't see the floor!
peak
the time or state when something is at its best
It is the last Wednesday of August and the peak of tomato season.
single
one only
There is not a single mistake in it.
slime
끈적끈적한 물질
The festival covers the town with a layer of red slime every year.
splat
the sound of something wet hitting a surface with a lot of force
The tomato went splat against the window.
class
a group of people within society sharing similar levels of income, education, and employment
We need to help the lower class attain a better standard of living.
common
not unusual
Even a common cold is getting harder to cure.
humanity
human nature
Danwon showed the humanity of all Koreans-not just the rich.
notice
주의하다, 주목하다
Did you notice the new trees planted in the playground?
painting
the work or art of using paints; a picture made with paints
This painting is old and valuable.
quite a few
a fairly large number
There are quite a few people here.
royal
of or related to a king or queen
He is the cousin of the prince. Therefore he is of royal blood.
viewer
someone who looks at or observes something, such as in a museum
Recently more viewers watch this TV show than any others.
appear
to be in sight; to arrive at a place
The sun appeared over the horizon and the day began.
armchair
a chair tall sides to support a persons elbows and arms
Sherlock Holmes was sitting in a big armchair.
direction
the point or region itself
After all, they obey him when he gives directions.
gallery
a room or building where people can look at various types of art
The paintings were hung in the art gallery.
joke
something said or done to make people laugh
They made a lot of noise and laughed loudly at their own jokes.
photo
사진
She showed me a photo of her children.
subject
a topic
Mr. Squeers changed the subject by telling them.
wig
가발
She took off her gold crown and put on a pink wig.
accept
to agree to take something that is offered to you
I will accept their offer and join their company next week.
draw
to create an image using pen or pencil and paper
The technician at the blood bank will draw your blood.
fit into
~에 꼭 들어맞다
Lautrec thought he did not always fit into typical society either.
mainly
mostly; regarding the most important part of something
She owns several homes, but mainly lives in her house in New York.
masterpiece
a piece of writing or music that is of very high quality or the best
Falling water is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece.
napkin
a small piece of paper or cloth used during a meal to clean hands or mouth
If you drop your napkin on the floor in an expensive restaurant, leave it there and politely ask for another one.
sketch
a drawing made rapidly that lacks detail
I am drawing a sketch of my dream car.
typical
having the usual or normal features of a group
The building is typical of the Victorian era.
amaze
to surprise someone greatly; fill someone with wonder
We were quite amazed at the news.
assume
to suppose something is true, without evidence
Since all the lights were out, we assumed no one was home.
call
a contact or exchange made on the telephone
The referee made too many foul calls.
condition
state or circumstances in which a person or thing is
People learned about the strange medical conditions.
describe
to talk about the details of something
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
express
to state or show what you are thinking or how you are feeling
He expressed his problems to everyone.
go against
~에 반대하다
Seth’s talent goes against what people believe about autism.
prove
증명하다
She proved everyone wrong and graduated with honors.
silence
the lack of noise
After twenty years of silence, Seth found his voice through art.
talent
the natural ability of a person to do something well
That young actor is Hollywood’s next big talent.
bowl
a round dish with tall sides, used to hold food or liquid
Put the cheese and lettuce in separate bowls.
flavor
the taste of something, especially in food or drink
The tea has a wonderful flavor.
huge
of great size or area
The blue whale is a huge creature.
point
to extend a finger or other object in a particular direction for the purpose of showing something to someone
She pointed her finger in my direction.
reply
to give an answer or say back to someone
The teacher replies to the student’s question.
shelf
a flat piece of wood, metal, or glass which is attached to a wall or to a frame and is used for setting objects on
The spaghetti is on the shelf next to the cookies.
simple
being plain; without a lot added for style
Sometimes simple designs are better than fancy ones.
appear
to be in sight; to arrive at a place
The sun appeared over the horizon and the day began.
cancer
a disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth
Can cell phones really give people cancer?
cell phone
a mobile telephone that works by a system of radio signals
Students must not use their cell phones in class.
completely
in every way and manner possible
David completely understood the question.
give off
to release
The flowers give off a sweet smell.
immediately
without any delay, delay or distance
immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.
reality
what is true as opposed to what is imagined
It looks easy, but in reality it's difficult.
scientific
과학적인
I need to find someone with a scientific background to help me.
active
not at rest; in movement or at work
David likes anything that is active, so he plays sports.
activity
a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done
My favorite activity is riding my bike.
amount
a quantity of something
I drink a large amount of water every day.
asleep
sleeping; not awake
Mario was asleep until the phone rang.
brain
the ORGAN inside the head that controls all of the body's functions
It is impossible to live without a brain.
myth
a well-known story from the past intended to explain natural events, religious beliefs, or social customs
There are many myths and legends from ancient Greece.
occur
to happen
Typhoons occur mainly in the western Pacific.
silly
foolish, lacking good sense
People heard me and they didn’t realize I was being silly!
affect
the way someone seems to feel
Mad cow disease can affect all kinds of cows.
basis
the main reason for something
On the basis of his research, he argued that children should sleep 12 hours a day.
beard
턱수염
My grandfather did not cut his beard since he was young.
eyebrow
the line of hair that grows above the eye
My ideal man is a man with thick eyebrows.
in conclusion
결론적으로
in conclusion, you should not shave your eyebrows or beard just because you want them to grow back thicker.
razor
shaver
The police found a bloody shaving razor in the L’Espanaye house.
remove
to eliminate something; get rid of something completely
I am going to have to remove the tooth.
shave
remove hair with razor
I don't want a mustache so I shave every morning.
attitude
a positioning of the body that can express a mood or emotion
She has a good attitude towards studying.
avoid
to stay away from something
Please avoid stepping on the flowers.
disaster
a large and sudden emergency
Earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons are considered natural disasters.
land
to come down to the surface or the ground
Our flight landed in Beijing right on time.
rule
an official statement which explains how things must be done and what is allowed in a particular system or situation
rules are there to make society more fair and safe.
situation
the particular events and conditions that affect someone or something at a certain time and place
The police reported of having a serious situation on the freeway.
swing
to move something in a back and forth motion
swing the bat hard when the ball comes.
tail
the movable part of an animal's body which grows from its back
Sue's puppy kept chasing his tail.
twist
a change in the way in which something happens
Andy twisted the bottle cap to open it.
ailment
an illness
Because of this, there were some very strange treatments for simple ailments.
evil
being morally bad or wrong
Others are worried it may be used for evil purposes.
germ
a tiny living object that is capable of causing sickness and disease
Wash your hands often to prevent the spread of germs.
practitioner
a person who works in the medical or legal field as a doctor or LAWYER
Another name for a doctor is a medical practitioner.
skull
the structure of bones that supports the face and protects the head of a person or animal
Scientists study the bones and skulls of ancient animals.
take out
to remove for use
Once you take out a book, don't put it back just anywhere.
treatment
a medicine or method to make someone healthier
He must be sent to hospital for treatment.
worsen
to make or become worse
Her illness worsened after the cold rain.
defense
the act or means of keeping something safe
The defense force protects our country.
flat
having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness
"flat heels!" said the saleswoman.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
A balloon is floating high up in the air.
lawyer
a person whose job is to answer questions about laws, write legal papers and represent others in court
My brother is a studying to become a lawyer.
lift
to move something to higher position
Please lift the box and place it on the table.
penny
a coin equal to one cent; (usually plural) there are 100 pennies in an American dollar
I found a penny lying in the street.
reach
to get to
We almost reached the top of the hill.
travel
to move in a certain path or manner
News travels fast these days.
arrest
to legally take and hold a person believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the suspect, but he escaped after 3 days.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
The author of this book believes that people cause their own problems.
brag
To brag means to talk of one's abilities or achievements in a proud way.
Twain bragged about a huge fish that he had caught on his trip.
cigar
a roll of tobacco leaves made for smoking, longer and thicker than a cigarette
The smell of cigars made the woman’s twin sister feel sick.
ensure
to make something certain
Telling the truth will ensure that you do not get into any trouble.
follow
to conform to rules, regulations, directions, etc. exactly
People have to follow the rules in sports.
illegal
not allowed by the laws or rules
It is illegal to smoke in our restaurant.
jail
a place where people who are being charged with or being punished for a crime are held
The criminal has been sentenced to 30 years in jail.
a pair of
two identical or similar things
I have a pair of red shoes..
fall off
to tumble from a high point to a lower one
Paul fell off while trying to climb the tree.
in addition
including something else
in addition to his raise, he gets a company car.
Indian
of India
Curry is indian food.
search for
looking for
They spent their days searching for things to eat what people had thrown away.
show
to reveal or allow something to be seen
These cook books show me how to make a cake.
slip
to begin to fall as a result of losing balance
She slipped on an icy road.
throw away
to get rid of; to put in the trash
Don't throw away a garbage on the floor.
as usual
늘 그렇듯이
And as usual, they all flattered him and told him how clever he was.
daughter
a female child of parents
The little girl is Mr. Brown's daughter.
flatter
to say nice things about someone, even if they may not deserve it
They called him a lady’s man because he liked to flatter women.
loudly
in a manner that produces or causes a large amount of noise
Our neighbors are always laughing loudly.
pick up
to lift up, to collect something or someone from a certain place
I couldn't pick up all my clothes off the floor.
sincerely
honestly; really
"This little baby is the first person who has sincerely told me what he thinks of me!"
unfamiliar
being strange or unknown
The baby woke up and saw Einstein’s unfamiliar face.
wake up
to stop sleeping
I had to wake up really early this morning.
away
being a certain amount of space or time from something in place or time
The children walked away from the strange man.
extraordinary
outstanding
Most of his ideas were quite extraordinary!
masterpiece
a piece of writing or music that is of very high quality or the best
Falling water is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece.
perform
to do something to entertain an audience, such as dancing, singing, etc.
Who is performing at tonight's show?
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.
realize
to understand or sense something
He realized the meaning of true love.
sound
something that you can hear or that can be heard
It sounds like life in Africa can be unstable and frightening due to all the civil unrest.
audition
a short performance given by performer that displays his or her skills and suitability for employment
They are holding auditions for the upcoming school play.
believable
being likely true or possible
Kelly's argument was not too believable.
bustle
chaotic activity
For all of this bustle, the job was very easy for Bertha.
calm
undisturbed; without wind or storm
The puppy was very excited but the old dog was calm.
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.
nervous
If someone is nervous, they are frightened or worried about something that is happening or might happen.
She became nervous when the airplane started making some strange noises.
play
a story that is written and intended to be performed by actors on a stage
He is trying to finish writing a play, but he is too cold to write any more.
state
to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
The teacher stated that the homework would be due next week.
take place
happen
The story takes place during the 1950s.
astronaut
a person who travels in space
Buzz Aldrin was an astronaut who walked on the moon.
gravity
the force that makes objects with mass fall down towards the ground
Without gravity, we would all be floating in the air.
photon
a particle having energy but no mass or electric charge
Plants use light photons to convert it to energy.
pressure
when gas builds because it is blocked by something
The pressure from the light would push the spaceship forward.
push
to move something forward or away, often by using one's hands
I like to push the cart at the supermarket.
reflect
to turn back, to send back light
The image was reflected in the car's mirror.
sail
a large piece of strong material attached to a ship which used the push of the wind to move
A boat can have one or more sails.
spaceship
a rocket or vehicle that can fly through space
The first American spaceship to land on the moon was called the Eagle, from Apollo 11.
cover
to include and address a specific subject, or time in history
The survey covers all aspects of the business.
crew
a group of workers
Soon, a four-person crew will travel to the moon to prepare.
launch
send into space
The loud roar of the rocket being launched into space could be heard for miles.
pack
to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere
Please help me pack this baggage.
solar
relating to or using the sun or its heat
A solar powered calculator turns on when it is exposed to light.
unlike
different from
unlike me, my sister did not go to college.
vehicle
an object that is used to move people or things from one place to another
After we get ready, we will ride in my vehicle to the theatre.
behind
of or in the back
He was walking very slowly behind the group of people.
crash
충돌하다
The plates crashed in the sink when they fell.
farther
a greater distance
Diane's home is farther away than Marie's.
get rid of
make yourself free of something that is annoying you
Exercising also lets you relax and get rid of stress.
move away
to go to another place
The smoke made everyone move away from the fire.
path
the way through or ahead of someone or something
The superstitious woman was afraid that a black cat might cross her path.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
Earth is a planet and so is Venus and Mars.
reach
to get to
We reached the country side after an hour of driving.
atmosphere
the air around a PLANET
The earth's atmosphere has the right balance of chemicals that allow us to survive.
fix
to repair something
William spent the afternoon fixing his car.
gather
to come together in a group
The crowd gathered around the stage.
harmful
causing injury or trouble
This is important because we breathe in harmful things like smoke and dirt in the city.
leave
to let something or someone to remain in a certain place
Don't leave anything on your plate.
orbit
the path taken by an object as it circles around another object
It takes Earth just over 365 days to completely orbit the sun.
pollution
the act or result of releasing dirty or dangerous substances into an environment
Everyone is very concerned about pollution these days.
satellite
a device sent into space that collects information or assists in communication
The communications satellite lost its signal with the Earth.
destroy
ruin; damage
Many homes were destroyed because of the earthquake.
disease
a sickness in a person, animal or plant
The girl can't go to school because she has a heart disease.
dominant
지배적인, 주요한
This company grew to become so dominant that it has no significant competitors.
empire
a group of several nations all under the control of one ruler
The emperor must take good care of his empire.
feeble
physically weak
Young men who caught it were too feeble to fight in the Roman army.
historian
someone who studies or writes about the course of history
My father is a historian, and his specialty is East Asian history.
recover
to feel better after an illness and return to a healthy state
It only took him two weeks to recover from the motorcycle accident.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
tiny
being extremely little
It takes months to make these tiny sculptures.
bone
hard materials inside the body that form the frame of humans and animals
We should drink milk to strengthen our bones.
explore
탐험하다
Briant wanted to explore the eastern part of the island.
face
to deal with or manage a situation
Teenagers have to face many issues about growing up.
head for
to go towards something
The buses head for the park, not the library.
lack
the state of having insufficient quantities of something that is needed or none of it at all
Anemia can sometimes result from a lack of iron.
outer space
places beyond the earth
The rocket blasted off to outer space.
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.
risky
having or involving a significant possibility of something bad or undesirable happening
Skydiving can be exciting but it is also risky.
weaken
to become less powerful, effective, or significant
The lack of gravity weakens astronauts’ muscles and bones.
burglar
someone who breaks into a building in order to steal something
The accurate description helped the police capture the burglar.
clean up
청소하다
It takes me all morning to clean up his room.
discovery
the finding of something new
With the discovery of penicillin, many lives have been saved.
fair
treating all people the same way
The student received a fair grade for the test.
incident
an event, usually unusual or important
Henry told Dunning about the incident that happened to his brother.
point
to turn the front of something in a particular DIRECTION
Tiffany grabbed her gun and pointed it at the robber.
punishment
negative treatment received for doing something wrong
No one was hurt in the incident, but the suspect received an unusual punishment.
suspect
one who is suspected, especially of having committed a crime
Unfortunately, an innocent man became a suspect in a murder case.
closet
벽장
Coppelius and his father opened up a closet door.
discovery
the act of finding someone or something for the first time
With the discovery of penicillin, many lives have been saved.
interview
to present oneself to be questioned for the purpose of obtaining a job or position
She is going to interview the principal today.
recently
최근에
The man reported that food had started to disappear from his apartment recently.
security
someone who protects and keeps the law
The security at the bank is very tight.
shocking
very surprising
The shocking news took everyone by surprise.
turn out
to result
It turns out that Debbie was in love with Alex not Mark.
accused
a defendant in a criminal
After learning of the fine, the accused commented, "I’m just glad it’s all over."
activist
a person who tries to change a government or society
The activist often spoke against policies that hurt the common person.
argue
to state reasons for or against an idea or point of view
It was useless to argue with him.
as a result
therefore
as a result of the war, many people died.
comment
to make remarks or criticisms
He wondered what his guests thought of the new decor, but they didn’t comment on it.
fine
to punish someone by making them pay money
If you park your car here, the police will fine you.
miracle
very surprising and unexpected event
When she regained her sight after 15 years of blindness, it was seen as a miracle.
misunderstanding
a confusion
Then they saw that there had been a misunderstanding.
be proud of
to have admiration or pride in someone or something
They should be proud of their work.
belong to
to be a part of or to regularly involved with some club, group, etc.
This house belongs to my mother.
check
to get information or find out if something is true or not
I forgot to check if the door was locked.
escape
to get away
Some people have even escaped floods on their roofs!
impress
to cause people to feel admiration or respect
His boss was impressed with his effort.
inform
알리다, 알려주다
Please inform us of any changes of address.
parrot
a TROPICAL bird, with brightly colored FEATHERS, a curved bill, and the ability to copy sounds, such as human speech
A parrot is a kind of bird that can "talk."
track down
to find
Using the information, Dr. Garcia tracked down the parrot’s owner.
at least
not less than; a minimum of
at least they bought something.
determine
to discover something
After some research, the police determined that the bison belonged to Harold Adams, a local ranch owner.
graze
to eat grass that is growing in an open field
A wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff.
neighborhood
the small area around where one lives
In our neighborhood, there is one bakery and a library.
ranch
A ranch is a large farm where animals are kept.
Adams transported all the bison from Valley Road back to his ranch.
runaway
a person who runs away; fugitive
About seventy-five runaway bison decided the neighborhood would be a good place to eat breakfast.
scare away
frighten somebody
Do not scare away animals, please.
spread out
to become known by a greater number of people
The teacher told the students to spread out on the grass.
direction
place or point to which one moves
The teacher told us it’s important to follow directions.
environment
all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something
In some areas, the environment is still very clean.
gardener
a person whose work is to tend to a garden
The gardener spent all day removing weeds from the garden.
greenhouse
a building that is made of glass and is used for growing plants
The plants are growing in a greenhouse.
seed
a small object produced by a plant, from which another plant can grow
These fruits can be grown from seed.
specific
giving all the details clearly
That is, participants are often asked to act in specific ways to create conflict between cast members.
square
정사각형
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble.
store
to keep
I've stored all the information on a hard disk so we can use it later.
straw
dry plants used to cover a floor to make it soft
Many birds use bits of straw to make nests.
be away
to not be home
I'm going to be away for the next week.
farming
the activity of growing crops or keeping animals on a farm
Rice farming requires a significant amount of water.
last
to continue to exist
How long does the play last?
light bulb
the round glass part of an electric light or lamp which light shines from
The light won't turn on. We need to buy a new light bulb.
miss
to feel unhappy because of the absence of someone or something
I am going to miss going to school everyday.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
Solar panels on the roof provide electricity.
soil
the surface material of the earth in which plants set roots
We should plant the seeds in the soil soon.
solve
to find the correct answer to a problem or mystery
We have to solve this math problem.
challenge
the act of questioning
Learning a new company's system is always a challenge.
current
of or belonging to the present
Do you have your current school ID?
Dutch
of or relating to the Netherlands
The dutch painter was born in Amsterdam.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
The boat was floating on the water.
function
to work or operate
He said the computer does not function the way that it should.
revolutionary
involving or causing major change
The revolutionary new homes can be built anywhere.
ride
(탈것에) 타다
If it is raining, she rides the bus to school.
threat
a statement that tells someone that he or she will be harmed or punished
Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships.
atom
the smallest part of an element
The discovery of the atom ultimately led to the development of nuclear weapons.
complicated
difficult, not easy
Men are more complicated than they think.
copy
something that is indistinguishable from something else
Can you make a copy of this paper?
destination
the place one is traveling to
The bus’s final destination is the city’s main terminal.
destroy
ruin; damage
Many homes were destroyed because of the earthquake.
instantly
in a manner without delay; immediately
It started to rain instantly after we went outside.
science fiction
a type of book, film/movie, etc. that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
I like science fiction because I'm really interested in time travel and new worlds.
suggest
to state a particular idea or plan to be considered by other people
Tom suggested eating something before the movie starts.
defeat
to win a victory over
Hammurabi defeated the cruel and fierce leaders and brought order to this violent world.
fierce
cruelly violent
Before that time, cruel and fierce leaders had fought each other.
frail
being easily weak or broken
He is getting frail in his old age. If he falls he could easily break his hip.
justice
just action, conduct, or treatment of other people
A wise ruler must govern with mercy and justice.
law
the system of rules and conduct observed by citizens of a community or nation, enforced by the governing body of the region
You will go to jail if you break the law.
order
the social or POLITICAL organization or control of an area
"order in the court!" the judge yells.
policy
a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
His laws introduced policies to protect all people-even women and children.
violent
wanting or being able to use physical force to hurt someone or damage something
They thought that gorillas were violent.
altogether
in a complete manner; with completeness or totality
My shy cousin avoids things like parties and dances altogether.
arrest
to take someone away to ask about a crime
They then interviewed and arrested the 58-year-old woman.
at least
a minimum of; no less than
It will take at least 4 days to finish.
currency
통화
The currency of that country does not contain any coins.
gather
to come together in a group
The crowd gathered around the stage.
robbery
the act of taking money or things from others
The bank robbery took place during the night.
terror
scared
The boy was in terror of the monster.
virtual
(컴퓨터를 이용한) 가상의
I like to play virtual combat games on my computer.
close to
near in time, place, relationship etc
My house is close to the park. I play there everyday.
create
창조하다, 창작하다, 만들다
The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
description
something that tells you what someone or something is like
Did you write your description of your room for class yet?
journey
a period of travel. or the process of going from one place to another
They are going to take a journey around the world.
predict
to state that something will happen in the future
No one can predict the future, although many people try.
publish
to print a written work and make it available to read
This company publishes a lot of books.
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
They said the plane couldn't take off, due to a heavy storm.
theme
main idea
Sometimes it is hard to grasp the main theme of a story.
vehicle
an object that is used to move people or things from one place to another
The vehicle turned at such a high speed that it skidded over to the other side of the road
advanced
further along in complexity
The successful dogs now start advanced training.
channel
a narrow passage through which water travels
The small raft drifted down the channel and out of sight.
convinced
persuaded; very sure
Hannah was convinced that Bess stole here sweater.
man made
인공의
People say that crop circles are man-made, but I know that’s not true.
spread
to become known by a greater number of people
Her ideas about religion spread over many parts of the country.
surface
the outer layer of something; the top of something
Did the water surface change to ice yet?
theorize
to form new ideas about a particular subject
It's easy to theorize about what might have happened.
translation
번역
It is amazing to think that people were convinced that aliens existed, all because of a simple translation mistake.
boring
지루한
I'm tired of playing this game. It's boring now.
claim
to state something unproven to be true
She claimed she graduated from Harvard University, but no one believed her.
horrify
to cause someone to feel horror or shock
The man-like creatures were horrified when the time traveler pointed at the pedestal.
identical
being exactly alike
It was very strange to see a man who looked almost identical to me.
maintain
to make something continue as it did before; to continue doing something in the same way
We should try to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
make sure
to become absolutely certain
Please make sure you turn off the light when you leave the room.
struggle
to try very hard to do something difficult
Some patients struggle many years in their fight with cancer.
wrinkled
having lots of lines, like an old person's face
His forehead was wrinkled with worry.
dinosaur
one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago
I wish I could see a real dinosaur.
involve
to have, contain, or include something as part of a greater whole
The teacher should involve all students in the discussion.
moral
a lesson that can be learned from a story or experience
The story that the bird told had a moral about life.
rely on
to trust something or someone
The mother can always rely on her daughter to get her homework done.
safety
freedom from danger
safety is the most important factor when rock climbing.
survivor
person who survives a life-threatening event
After the survivors are found and brought to safety, the park closes.
tear
to damage something by pulling it too hard or moving it across a sharp object
I got poor grade. My mom tried to tear at my exam paper.
trial
an experiment
While guests are taking a trial tour of the park, the scientists do not watch the security system.
announcement
the act of informing people about something publicly
The king made the announcement on national television late Monday.
convincing
satisfying
The most convincing factor for him to resign his job was his lack of free time.
explosion
a blowing apart with force
The gas leak in the building caused a big explosion.
interpretation
an explanation of the meaning of something; the process of INTERPRETING something
Everyone should be entitled to their own interpretation when it comes to art.
invade
to enter a place for the purpose of taking control of it
In 1532, the Spanish invaded and took control of Cuzco.
ordinary
common, regular
An ordinary stick of gum only has five to ten calories.
panic
a sudden feeling of anxiety and fear that makes a person incapable of thinking or acting reasonably
panic spread through the entire building when they heard the plane crash.
terrify
to scare
Spiders and other insects terrify me.
donate
to give to a fund
I'm going to donate the money to a charity.
double
to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous
If we work twice as hard, we may double our profits.
exam
a test to determine a person's health or knowledge in a certain subject
She really wants to pass the exam.
free time
time when you can do leisure activities
He spends most of his free time watching movies.
homeless
having no home
After losing his job, the man was suddenly homeless.
principal
the person in charge of a school
The principal introduced the history of the school.
require
to say that it is necessary
This job requires experience in the same field.
run
to direct business
So that is why she does more than just run a school.
concentrate
집중하다
I can't concentrate on my studying because of that noisy sound.
find out
to discover; to learn
Did you find out the secret?
grade
a mark in a school course of study
A good grade will boost the confidence of the student.
improve
향상시키다
I know you can improve your performance.
lead to
이르게 하다
Stress can lead to heart disease.
motivate
동기를 부여하다
Her speech motivated me to hold onto my dreams.
sign up for
to formally agree in writing to participate in something
Let's sign up for the volleyball team.
believe in
to be sure that something is true
Do you believe in ghosts?
mean
nasty
Mr. Harris was the meanest math teacher ever.
on time
according to schedule; punctually
He needs to leave now or he will never get there on time.
otherwise
indicates that there will be a bad result if something is done, not done, or done improperly
otherwise, I would not be what I am right now.
problem
a math problem that someone solves to show that they understand the math concept
Sometimes, I have problems with my homework.
solve
present third person singular of solve
They couldn't solve the puzzle very quickly.
thank
to express a feeling of being grateful to someone or something
Make sure you thank your aunt for the gift she got you.
therefore
in a connecting manner with that reason
I lost sight of the sign and therefore got off the bus at the next station.
behavior
행동
His curious behavior has many people worried.
chapter
one of the sections that a book is divided into
The book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, has thirty-eight chapters.
guess
to suppose something is true, without evidence
I guess this library to contain 50,000 books.
inspiration
source of motivation or creativity
Harry Potter, a teenage wizard from a popular book series, is an inspiration for a new teaching style.
moreover
furthermore; besides
A talented artist, she was, moreover, a writer of some note.
play
a story that is written and intended to be performed by actors on a stage
I saw a play last week that had my favorite actor in it.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
I pretended to be sick because I didn't want to go to school.
wizard
a man with magical powers
The old wizard cast a spell on the frog so that it turned into a person.
clue
an object or fact that helps someone understand something or solve a mystery
The police were looking for clues at the crime scene.
conquer
to take control of something by force
We conquered our enemy after a long battle.
descendant
a person who is related to another person or people who lived in the past
Adam was surprised to learn he was a descendant of the duke.
flee
to escape or run away
She tried to flee from the men chasing after her.
myth
a well-known story from the past intended to explain natural events, religious beliefs, or social customs
Korea isn’t the only place with clever rabbits in its myths.
nowadays
in the current time, in comparison to the past
nowadays, most children have cell phones and laptops.
race
a group of people who share certain physical features or the same skin color; a group of people with the same cultural history and language
A person should be judged by their abilities not their race.
value
to place a high importance on someone or something's importance
Our club values honesty in its members.
warrior
a person who fights in a battle and is experienced, courageous, or skilled
The samurai were some of the most skilled warriors ever.
best selling
가장 잘 팔리는
The famous author always writes best selling books.
constant
happening frequently or without pause
Toyota’s idea was to make constant changes to try to be better.
effect
an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause
We are going to learn some beneficial effects of exercise today.
goal
something you work toward
The goal of this exercise is to increase you muscles.
improvement
the state or act of improving or being improved
The businessman bought the bridge and made many improvements.
method
a specific way of doing something
John used an old method to solve the problem.
steadily
continuously, constantly
Prices have steadily increased over the years.
berry
a small fruit, usually growing on small plants
They picked berries in the field.
draw
to take one thing out of another
The magician put his hand in his hat to draw the rabbit.
hold on to
~을 계속 보관하다
If you stop by Lopburi sometime and see a monkey, hold on tight to that piece of fruit.
locals
현지인들, 지역민들
The locals know the area better than tourists.
wealth
riches
Their wealth comes from years of working and saving money.
experience
to live through a situation
experience can teach you much more than a book.
festival
a celebration, especially a public one. Eg. Christmas
Everyone in town went to the annual spring festival.
go through
to use a way of going somewhere
They had to go through some tough situations.
illness
an unhealthy condition of the mind or body
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.
keep away
to not go near somebody/something
He went a long way round to keep away from the wild dog.
leap over
jump over; surpass
During the event, babies watch as their parents leap over them.
prepare
to get ready for something, or to make someone or something ready
I need to prepare a presentation for biology class.
ritual
a series of acts that is always performed in the sameway
These rituals were performed to make gods happy.
sight
things or people that one sees
The Great Wall of China is a wonderful sight.
abuse
to treat badly, either physically or emotionally
The abuse of power is one of the most serious offenses a leader can commit.
celebrate
to mark a happy occasion by doing something special
Mary celebrated her birthday by taking everyone out for ice cream sundaes.
celebration
축하
Sam hosted a large celebration for the new year.
clothes
things made from cloth that people wear on their bodies, such as shirts and dresses
My clothes are dirty because I played soccer in the rain.
crowd
a large group of people in the same place
The crowd was very loud tonight.
funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
The crowd laughed at his funny stories.
march
to walk rigidly, and in sync, often as a military-style unit
Thousands of people will march to City Hall tomorrow.
protect
(usually followed by "against" or "from" ) to defend against harm or danger
The king and queen were protected by their army.
wool
양모
Sheep have nice wool that keep them warm in the winter.
extra
more than what is normal or expected
There is lots of extra food on the table.
for fun
for enjoyment
What do you like to do for fun?
grab
to take and hold something quickly
Please grab on tightly. It is going to be a rough ride.
holiday
a time of rest, free time or travel, when a person does not have to work, often due to a national celebration
I love December because Christmas is my favorite holiday.
ready
to prepare yourself or someone for something
Let us ready ourselves to start our new business.
ruin
to damage or completely destroy something
The grape juice stain ruined my new white dress.
season
one of the four parts of the year determined mainly by the weather during that time
A raincoat is a must in the rainy season.
set
to make a clock, timer or electronic device show or work at a particular time
I set my alarm for seven o'clock in the morning.
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