similar; the same
A moth and a butterfly look alike, but they are not the same.
contain
to have an item that holds something inside of it
Although the giant hairy scorpion's tail contains a mild poison, the poison will not kill a person.
crush
to press something very hard and damage it
She crushed the peppers before putting it into her soup.
mosquito
a small flying insect which bites people and animals in order to consume their blood
A mosquito bit me last night while I was sleeping.
poison
a substance that can cause sickness or death when it is consumed by a person or animal
A scorpion sting can be painful because all scorpions have poison.
prey
an animal that is killed and eaten by another animal
The scorpion uses its claws to first crush and tear its prey, which are other bugs.
relate
to connect two or more things, or show how things are connected
I am related to my teacher. She is my aunt.
sense
to know or feel something without having proof or knowing with certainty that it exists
When animals are in danger, they can sense it before it happens.
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.
web
a net made from silk threads that is produced by spiders
The fly was caught in the spider’s web.
aid
the act of helping
The old woman walks with the aid of a cane.
calculation
the act of doing mathematical processes to find the answer to a problem
I think there are a few errors in your calculations.
completely
in every way and manner possible
David completely understood the question.
develop
to create or think of something
As things develop, they get better.
equipment
the tools, supplies, or materials needed to perform a task or activity
They packed equipment for their camping trip.
field
a specific area of work or study
My favorite subject is history. But science is not my field.
invention
a device that is created for the first time
The telephone is a wonderful invention.
originally
at first; at the beginning
This restaurant was originally a clothing store.
physics
the scientific study of forces and matter and the ways they affect each other physics is a difficult topic within science.
surf
to look for information, images, etc. on the internet
Do you like surfing the Internet?
technology
scientific knowledge applied in useful ways or the equipment based on this
Science has contributed much to modern technology.
absorb
to take in a liquid or other substance
A sponge is used to absorb water and liquids.
chemical
a substance created through a chemical process
Some chemicals will explode if you mix them together.
decrease
to become less in amount, size or number
In the fall, the amount of daylight decreases.
equivalent
being alike in quality, value, purpose or degree
1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.
erosion
the act or process where something is slowly reduced or destroyed over time by contact with water, wind, or ice
River erosion created the Grand Canyon.
evaporate
to cause something to change from a liquid into gaseous state
The boiling water had evaporated, causing the beans to burn.
operate
to control or handle something such as a machine
I’m not sure how to operate the new photocopier. Could you help me?
oxygen
a gas that has no color or smell and is needed to support life
Living organisms need oxygen to survive.
report
to officially tell someone in authority about something, such as a crime or accident
He reported the accident to the police.
sort
a group or class of similar things or people
What sort of car are you looking to buy?
disappear
to stop being visible
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
experience
the knowledge that you gain by living life and meeting new people
Serving in the military was a very important experience for me.
explain
to provide reasoning
Whenever I don't understand a concept, my tutor is happy to explain it to me.
explore
to travel in order to learn more about a place
I want to explore the Sahara desert.
glacier
a very large body or mass of ice that moves slowly downward from a mountain valley or other raised location
The huge glacier melted its way to the ocean.
locate
to place something in a new area
The bridge is located north of Vancouver, Canada.
melt
to turn from solid into liquid when heated
After a few minutes, the ice on the counter began to melt.
reason
an explanation for why something occurred or was done
What is the reason you are late to class this time?
several
being more than two but not a large amount
I called my friend several times today but she wasn't home.
tourist
someone who travels to a place for pleasure, usually while on vacation
During the summer, a lot of tourists come to China to see the Great Wall.
accountant
a person who keeps records of a person's or company's money
She is an accountant who works for our company.
clog
to become blocked or filled with something
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
consider
to think with care
We're considering buying a new car.
disagree
to have a different opinion about something
She often disagrees with my opinions.
fund
to supply money for something
The rich man funds his grandchildren's education.
result
to happen or exist because of something happening before
When water levels rise, flooding results.
search
to look carefully for someone or something
All of the police were searching for the lost children.
sewage
refuse or garbage carried out of buildings by the sewer
Cities are responsible for controlling the sewage created by its residents.
suit
to have an attractive appearance while being worn or used by someone
The new house suits the needs of the family.
tax
money charged by a government for public services
I think you should pay tax every year.
empire
a group of several nations all under the control of one ruler
The British empire was very big and contained many countries.
harbor
a body of water near land that is calm and deep enough for ships to stay in safely
The ships were left overnight at the harbor.
legend
a story which is told and generally believed but can not be proven
Robin Hood is a popular legend in England.
liquid
something that is in a state of being neither a solid nor a gas; a free flowing substance
When ice melts, it becomes a liquid.
peak
the top of a tall mountain
When the explorer reached the peak of the mountain, he planted his country's flag.
suggest
to state a particular idea or plan to be considered by other people
He suggested a hike, and we agreed that.
temple
a building in which people worship their god or gods
We went to the temple to pray.
translate
to switch something from one language into another
My sister will translate these documents for you by next week.
viewer
someone who looks at or observes something, such as in a museum
The viewers were not impressed with his new talk show as shown by the ratings the show received.
worship
to show great respect towards a god or higher being
In ancient Rome, the people worshipped many gods like Jupiter and Juno.
ad
a public notice or advertisement
I saw a funny ad on TV last night.
attract
(usually passive, with 'by') to notice or be interested in someone or something
My brother tried everything, but he couldn't attract the girl's attention.
audience
the group of people watching or listening to an event
The audience waited for the movie to begin.
company
people and things that make up a business
Car companies want to show their latest models to men.
customer
a person who purchases goods or a service from a store
No one helped the customer, so she left the store.
extra
more than what is normal or expected
We always ask for extra cheese on our pizza because we want more than the normal amount.
freely
in a way that is not controlled by anyone or anything
Single men can spend their money more freely than married men.
product
something that is made or grown, often in large amounts, in order to be sold
The music store has product such as guitars, CDs, speakers, and microphones. a. programs
result
the product of things that happened before
His success is the result of years of hard work.
tend
to behave in a certain way regularly
John tends to come late, making everyone wait.
advantage
something that puts a person in a more successful position than others
One advantage of a new computer is that it is faster.
athlete
a person who is trained in or good at sports
Some athletes are good at many different sports.
connect
to attach something to something else
Can you connect the wires to the television?
influence
to have an effect on the way someone or something acts or happens without directly controlling the person or thing
TV can influence the way children act.
likely
having a large chance of occurring
It is likely to rain. Take your umbrella with you.
observe
to watch and take careful notice of someone or something
It is easy to observe the birds in the tree because the tree is close to our bedroom window.
opponent
a person or thing that is against or does not agree with an idea or plan
He began to wrestle with his opponent.
outcome
the final result of an action or event
It is only the first half of the game. The outcome is still unknown.
randomly
with no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
The researcher randomly asked people on the street to take a survey.
recent
occurring only a short time ago
There were no recent magazines on the table. All of them were old.
ahead
in front of
My dog always likes to walk ahead of me.
bitter
having a sharp, bad taste; not sweet
I don’t like this coffee. It’s too bitter.
chemical
a substance created through a chemical process
My parents use chemicals like bleach and vinegar when they clean the house.
divide
to separate something into two or more sections
She divided the students into boys and girls when the bell rang.
hardly
only just or almost not true or possible
I could hardly solve the math problems. Those are too difficult for me.
in addition
including something else
This game is more fun. in addition, it is cheaper.
rub
to move one's hand back and forth along a surface while applying pressure
My mother rubbed some lotion onto her face.
sensitive
being able to recognize or measure very small changes in something, often relating to scientific instruments
My skin is very sensitive to the sun. I have to wear a lot of sun block.
tongue
the soft, movable piece of flesh, inside the mouth, used for tasting, eating and, in people, for talking
You taste food with your tongue.
vary
to be different or to change and become different
Temperatures across the US vary from each region.
chest
the top part of the body below the neck and above the stomach
My heart and lungs are inside my chest.
equivalent
being alike in quality, value, purpose or degree
1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.
expert
someone with special skill in a certain area and knows a lot about that area
She will know the answer. She is a(n) expert.
impressive
causing admiration or respect
The size of that bug is impressive! It’s as big as a mouse.
lower
closer to the bottom or the ground
The baby has only two of her lower teeth. She doesn't have any of her top teeth yet.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
Is it possible that he swam across the lake?
record
to keep information in a written form so it may be referred to later
Sandra recorded her daily activities in her day planner.
sensor
a device that detects physical stimuli
There is a(n) sensor in that computer that tells us the temperature outside.
target
any object that you are trying to achieve
The export target for 2002 has been set at 200 billion dollars.
upper
being higher in position
Mom put the medicine on the upper shelf of the bookshelf.
alloy
a metal that is formed by combining two or more different metals
The alloy is a metal that is a combination of other metals.
aluminum
(American English spelling) a very light silvery-white metal used to make cans and pans
The soft drink cans made of aluminum.
benefit
a good or advantageous thing
There are many health benefits if you exercise.
come up with
to think of an idea, an answer to a question or a solution to a problem
We need to come up with a solution to the problem fast!
for instance
a particular occurrence or situation
He is a very generous person. for instance he gives to many charities.
handy
being very useful, helpful and practical
Backpacks are handy for carrying books in.
material
the physical substance, such as wood or metal, that something is made of
We used materials such as wood and stone to build the house.
quality
the standard or value of something
This paper is very poor quality. It's very hard.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
It seems cold this morning. What is the temperature outside?
weigh
to have a particular amount of weight
I am 170 cm tall, and I weigh 70 kg.
charity
an organization that gives money and other items to people who need help
Every year, we give money to charity.
dome
a rounded roof or ceiling that is shaped like half a ball
A large dome covers the arena.
educate
to develop awareness in someone about a particular subject
She was educated at a private school.
greenhouse
a building that is made of glass and is used for growing plants
The plants are growing in a greenhouse.
million
the number 1000000
The population of Seoul is over ten million.
nature
the natural, physical world as it exists without human aid or changes, including plants, animals, rocks, etc.
Animals, plants, mountains, and oceans are all part of nature.
rainforest
a wet forest, where it rains almost every day
One of the largest rainforests in the world is in Brazil.
share
to allow someone to use or have some of something that belongs to you
I brought some cookies to share with you.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
The herb garden has about 5,000 different species of plants.
tropical
of or from the tropics
The tropical regions around the equator are generally warm and humid.
actually
existing in reality; in fact; really
Have you actually seen the Eiffel Tower?
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
This is a very difficult decision for me.
initially
at first; originally
Shareware is free initially, but users have to pay for it later.
legal
relating to the law
In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21.
online
on the Internet
When I go online, I check my email and read the newspaper.
produce
to produce or grow something naturally
Plants and trees produce oxygen we need to breathe.
programmer
a person who writes computer programs
I’m not sure what he does, but I think he is a computer programmer.
solvable
to find out the answer or solution
The problem is easily solvable using a simple math formula.
try
to make an attempt
Don't give up before you try.
type
a group of things or people that have common features
What type of books do you usually read?
agree
to believe the same thing as someone else
I'm sorry, but I don't agree with you.
army
a large organized group of soldiers who are armed and trained to fight in battles on land
They are soldiers in the US army.
describe
to talk about the details of something
Can you describe what your father looks like?
difference
a state or quality in which people or things are not like each other
The difference is that I am tall and he is short.
join
to participate in an activity with others
Robert Hood joined a group to fight against the King of England’s army.
legend
a story which is told and generally believed but can not be proven
According to the legend, Robin Hood's right-hand man was called Little John.
match
to be suited to appear or work with something in a pleasing manner
The color of the shirt did not match with the pants.
real
not being artificial
That is not a real flower. It’s made of paper.
robber
a thief or criminal who illegally takes other people's money or property without their permission
The bank robbers were caught after a car chase.
wood
hard tree material cut in pieces used for burning in fires or making things like furniture
My treehouse is made of wood.
artistic
related to art
Picasso’s artistic style is called Cubism.
attention
notice or awareness given to a person or thing
The little girl raised her hand to get the teacher's attention.
bouquet
a bunch or collection of flowers
The bride threw the bouquet to her friends.
bride
a woman who is recently married or who will get married soon
The bride and bridegroom exchanged wedding presents.
concentrate
to focus completely on a task
I can't concentrate on my studying because of that noisy sound.
embarrassed
ashamed; feeling bad about something that you did
I was embarrassed because I fell down the stairs.
entirely
wholly; completely
The bride’s dress is entirely white.
international
being present, known or active in two or more countries
English is an international language.
sew
to use a needle and thread or machine to make or repair clothing and other items
I need to sew up this hole in my jeans.
skill
the ability to do something successfully, as a result of training, experience and practice
Cooking is a useful skill to learn.
ancient
belonging to the distant past, especially thousands of years ago
Pyramids are ancient buildings of great size.
archaeology
the study of past peoples and cultures by examining remains such as tools and graves
She studied archaeology and art history at the university.
astronaut
a person who travels in space
An astronaut works in space.
compete
to try to do something better than others who are doing the same thing, often in order to win something
They competed for the prize.
emperor
the man who rules an empire
Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France.
national
of or relating to a nation as a whole
We should preserve our national heritage.
scholar
a person who has been educated and has a great knowledge of a particular area of study
He is a scholar of worldwide fame.
spread
to become known by a greater number of people
Over time, the game spread to Korea.
survive
to remain alive
Of the six people injured in the accident and only two survived.
unique
being different from everyone or everything else of its kind
I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s unique.
archaeologist
a person who studies the way people lived in the past by looking at things they leave behind
Egypt is a great place to be an archaeologist!
construction
the act of building something
My house is under construction.
environment
all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something
The environment must be preserved for future generations.
nearby
within a short distance
Even though the park is nearby, I never go.
pollute
to make something harmful to people, animals or plants by adding dirty or dangerous substances to it
Rivers polluted with chemical waste from factories.
pressure
the force that is being put on something
You need to put pressure on your foot to stop the bleeding.
realize
to understand or sense something
She realized that she had been cheated later.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of several diseases.
sensitive
being able to recognize or measure very small changes in something, often relating to scientific instruments
The baby's skin is very sensitive.
serious
involving or requiring great thought or study
That TV show is not funny at all. It’s very serious.
step
one part or stage in a process
There are four levels. What's the next step?
cure
something that solves a problem or makes it a little better
The sick woman will take the cure of the doctor.
customer
a person who purchases goods or a service from a store
When there is no customer, I usually shut up the shop early.
disease
a sickness in a person, animal or plant
The girl can't go to school because she has a heart disease.
nutrient
a chemical, food, or substance that animals and plants need to live, develop, and be healthy
Fruits and vegetables have many of the nutrients that people need.
particular
being special or more than is typical
There is a particular watch that I am interested in buying.
permanent
lasting forever; intended to last for a very long time
I'm looking for a permanent job, not a temporary one.
senior
an older person who has usually reached a specific age
When they turned 65, they became seniors.
severe
being very firm or strict
Yesterday, a severe earthquake hit Japan.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
There are many species of animals in the zoo.
suffer
to experience physical or mental pain or illness
I suffered from intense pain from the surgery.
treat
to make someone or something better using medical care
This medicine will treat your cancer.
average
normal or typical
The average age of our students is 13.
consider
to think about someone or something in a certain way
It's not considered polite to talk with your mouth full.
contrast
the comparison of different people or things, often in order to identify or place emphasis on the differences between them
The white walls make a contrast with the black carpet.
height
how tall a thing or person is
That tree is two meters in height.
method
a specific way of doing something
Everyone has a different method of solving their problems efficiently.
period
a set amount of time defined by the events that take place between the start and end
The holiday period, especially Christmas, is very busy in stores.
predict
to state that something will happen in the future
It was difficult to predict who will win the election.
regular
occurring at an established frequency
Eating regular meals is good for health.
remember
to hold a thought or image from the past in one's mind; to recall something from the past
I'm sorry I can't remember your name.
typically
in a way that one normally acts or behaves
Most parents typically like to boast about their intelligent children.
cage
a structure of wire or metal bars used to contain birds or animals
If you open the cage, the bird will fly out.
cell
the smallest part of a living thing that can function independently
Every living thing has a copy of its DNA in each cell.
chemical
a substance created through a chemical process
What chemical is used to perm hair?
honorable
good and deserve to be respected and admired
My father was an honorable man.
lab
(informal) laboratory
Scientists work in labs.
orbit
the path taken by an object as it circles around another object
All the planets in space are constantly in orbit.
product
something that is made or grown, often in large amounts, in order to be sold
The country's main products are wool and meat.
specific
well defined and clearly stated
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.
spin
to move in a rapid turning motion
The top is spinning.
survive
to remain alive
She was lucky to survive the fire.
worth
having a particular value, usually in money
Stop thinking about what happened. It isn't worth it.
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