to look at the characteristics of two different things
If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.
complicated
difficult to do, deal with, or understand
Men are more complicated than they think.
describe
to give an account in words
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
experience
a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something
Serving in the military was a very important experience for me.
protect
to keep safe
Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.
real
authentic, valid or true
Is this real leather?
separate
to set or keep apart from something else
It's good to keep the vegetables and meat separate in the fridge.
stand out
to be noticeable
Eric stands out because he is so tall.
tool
a thing that is usually held in the hand and used to do work or make something
A hammer is a tool used to build things.
typically
normally, generally typically, you want to make more money than you spend.
binding
the edge of a book that holds all of the pages inside
A book's binding is one of its most important physical attributes.
convenient
easy and comfortable to do or get to
Because both parents work, it is convenient for the family to eat fast food.
damage
to harm something physically
Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.
fancy
expensive and fashionable
Sue is going to a fancy dress party tonight.
hardcover
a book that is published with a hard, sometimes decorative, outer covering
I'd much rather buy a paperback copy of a book instead of the hardcover. Paperbacks are cheaper.
novel
a fictional prose narrative
Frankenstein is said to be the first science fiction novel about a mad scientist creating a monster out of dead body parts.
paperback
a book bound in a paper cover, often a lower-priced edition of a hardcover book
I enjoy going to the bookstore to buy used paperback novels.
sew
to join pieces of material together using needle and thread
I had to sew two pieces of material together to cover the table.
textbook
a book used by students for standard work for a particular branch of study
The new science textbooks are very heavy.
thread
a fine cord or fiber
My mother used some blue thread to sew the small hole in my pants.
ATM
automated teller machine; machine where people can withdraw or deposit money into their bank accounts
You have to put in your personal code before you can withdraw money from an atm.
bank account
a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank
It is always a good idea to know how much money you have in your bank account.
bill
the hard, sometimes flat part of a bird's jaw
Ducks, like the platypus, have flat bills.
button
a small object on a machine or electrical device that you press in order to operate it.
Only press the red button in case of an emergency.
connected
related; linked
Are you connected with the Internet at your new house yet?
convenient
easy and comfortable to do or get to
Because both parents work, it is convenient for the family to eat fast food.
credit card
a plastic card issued by a bank
You can use your credit card to pay for that.
directly
in a straight line
James ran directly home from school, without stopping at the candy store.
employee
someone who is paid to work for someone else
She is my former employee, and now she works for Microsoft.
experience
a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something
Serving in the military was a very important experience for me.
blog
a posting page on an internet web site
Blogs are popular among teenagers and young adults.
download
to transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or device
I downloaded some movies onto my computer last night.
online
connected to the Internet
I like to instant message my friends when I'm online.
out of
used to describe a certain number of things which another number is subtracted from to give a sample of some information
3 out of 10 people failed the test.
personal
of a single person
It was a personal decision for him to leave the company.
regularly
in a regular way
Janis regularly goes to the health club every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
researcher
a person who performs close and careful studies to find out new facts and information
The researchers realized that the monster never existed.
set up
to establish
We decided to set up camp near the river.
survey
a question or a group of questions given to a group or population
We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new dress code.
teenage
someone in between the ages of 13 and 19
My teenage son is looking forward to getting his drivers license when he turns 16.
allow
permit; to let
We allow our son to take the family car out if my husband I do not need it.
backward
reversed or turned around
The sign post was set up backward.
compare
to look at the characteristics of two different things
If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.
difference
a way of being different
The difference between the two education systems is that one focuses on the individuality of each child.
final
last
I saw the final production of the plan.
industry
the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale
In order to increase the city's revenue, they need to attract more industry.
mirror
a reflective surface that is usually framed or put into some kind of hand held device
Use the mirror to make sure that you look OK.
overnight
when some significant change in a person's life occurs in a short amount of time
He became a celebrity overnight when his book became a best seller.
publish
to print something that can be sold to people
That book was first published in 1980, but it is still popular today.
save
to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or wasted
Walking to work saves gas money.
according to
as said by according to the news, it will rain tomorrow.
argue
to fight with words
Tom dreamed of leaving his house because he could not stand the fact that his parents argued all the time.
average
usual; ordinary
The average life span of a typical Korean is eighty years.
decision
a choice about something
The jury has reached its decision.
entertainment
shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type
The family enjoyed visiting Las Vegas because of the various entertainment it offered.
puzzle
a toy or problem designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort
I enjoy puzzles that involve logical deduction.
rate
to be ranked or appraised by some recognized system
Their latest MP3 player is rated as one of the most high-tech.
rent
to grant the possession or enjoyment of property, machinery, etc., in return for the payment of rent from the tenant or lessee
I rented a studio downtown so I could focus on my sculpting.
sword
a long metal blade used for battle
The soldier used his sword to cut the rope.
violence
an action to hurt or kill others
He used violence to force people to do his bidding.
centralize
to organize under one control
The city government's main goal was to centralize the education system.
commonly
usually
In the past, people from Asia were commonly referred to as 'Orientals.'
court
a place where people appear before a judge
The defendant was led into court to appear before the judge for sentencing.
directly
in a straight line
James ran directly home from school, without stopping at the candy store.
effectively
adequate to accomplish a purpose
The school teaches strategies for using your memory effectively.
extremely
to a great degree, highly
She was extremely upset when she did not receive the job offer.
habit
an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary
Some habits are hard to overcome.
piracy
stealing by copying illegally
The music company tries to halt piracy of copyrighted recordings.
upload
to copy a file from one machine to a server on the Internet so it can be copied by others
I uploaded some information on the company website. Please make sure that you take a look at it.
view
to see someone or something as they are related to a certain category
Some people view animals as nothing more than beasts of burden.
accept
to regard as true
Muslims accept that the Koran is the exact word of Allah.
criticize
to find problems or faults in someone or something
Never criticize others, as no one is perfect.
executive
a business manager
The president is the chief of the executive branch of the American government.
exposure
the state of being shown or witnessing something
After his exposure to music at an early age via his grandfather's piano, Daniel showed great interest in saxophone lessons.
payola
when record companies pay studios to play the music of a given artist
Practices like payola do not allow lesser-known talent to be heard by the general public.
practice
custom
The practice of corporal punishment is no longer allowed in US schools.
relate
to establish or demonstrate a connection between
I find it difficult to relate to my parents. It's like they can't even understand me.
responsibility
something that you have to do as a duty or job
It is your own responsibility to look after your health.
risky
dangerous
The pilot had to perform a risky maneuver to avoid hitting the unexpected obstacle.
unfair
not just; not fair
I think it was unfair of them to only let the older kids play in the game.
accept
to regard as true
Muslims accept that the Koran is the exact word of Allah.
criticize
to find problems or faults in someone or something
Never criticize others, as no one is perfect.
executive
a business manager
The president is the chief of the executive branch of the American government.
exposure
the state of being shown or witnessing something
After his exposure to music at an early age via his grandfather's piano, Daniel showed great interest in saxophone lessons.
payola
when record companies pay studios to play the music of a given artist
Practices like payola do not allow lesser-known talent to be heard by the general public.
practice
custom
The practice of corporal punishment is no longer allowed in US schools.
relate
to establish or demonstrate a connection between
I find it difficult to relate to my parents. It's like they can't even understand me.
responsibility
something that you have to do as a duty or job
It is your own responsibility to look after your health.
risky
dangerous
The pilot had to perform a risky maneuver to avoid hitting the unexpected obstacle.
unfair
not just; not fair
I think it was unfair of them to only let the older kids play in the game.
dress
to wear or put on clothing
We were dressed in fancy costumes for the masquerade ball.
faint
to breifly lose consciousness
The subway was so hot and crowed that many passengers fainted.
forever
for all time
I like my job but I don't think that I'll work there forever.
hit
something successful like a book, movie, song, performance, etc.
Hera's speech to the class was a big hit with everyone.
hugely
in a very large or impressive way
Coffee houses are hugely popular in many parts of the world.
influence
the power to cause an effect over something else
The judge's ruling had a great influence on the community.
major
very important; chief; principal
Fresh fruits are a major source of vitamin C.
performer
someone who entertains others by singing, dancing, acting, etc.
Your brother is quite a performer.
traffic jam
a state of congestion on the road where cars and other vehicles are barely moving
There is typically a traffic jam during morning and evening rush hours.
wild
unrestrained
The crowd made a wild dash onto the field when the team won the championship.
be over
to end
The game was over and the disappointed crowd sadly went home.
character
a person in a book or movie
My favorite character in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter.
experience
a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something
Serving in the military was a very important experience for me.
formal
following the correct ways; official
Koreans have a casual and a formal style of speech.
in addition to
as well as
He is going to enroll in Advanced Biology in addition to Physics II.
instrument
a thing used to make sounds and music
A piano is a very popular instrument that is learned by people all over the world.
language
the method of human communication using spoken or written words
Learning many languages can be beneficial in life.
opera
a traditional kind of singing play
The singing in an opera tends to be very dramatic.
typically
normally, generally typically, you want to make more money than you spend.
beside
next to
I sit beside my best friend at lunch.
care
to show affection
I try to show my family that I care about them by doing little things like being polite.
flavor
the taste something has
Shannon enjoys the strong flavor of black coffee.
pay attention
to listen closely
It's very important to pay attention to what your teacher is saying so that you understand everything.
peanut
small nuts that grow under the ground peanuts can add a pleasant taste to some foods like salads.
pet
a tame animal that you keep in your home
I want to take my pet to show and tell.
shake hands
to join hands with another and move them up and down
They shook hands after they made the deal.
snack
a food eaten between meals
Every afternoon, I get home from work and have a light snack before dinner.
taste
the sense by which the flavor of things is perceived when they are brought into contact with the tongue
The taste of the lemon is quite tart.
trick
a clever or skilful action that someone does in order to entertain people
The magician performed many card tricks.
antenna
pieces of metal on early electronical devices used to pick up radio waves
When I was a boy, our TV needed an antenna to pick up radio waves in order to watch TV.
consider
to believe something or someone to be
He is considered to be the country's authority on Middle East policy.
die out
to become no more
The use of cassettes began to die out after CDs were introduced.
electronic
of or pertaining to electronics or systems developed through electronics
Many newer homes use electronic passwords instead of keys to open doors.
increase
to become more or larger
We are trying to increase our sales this month.
recognize
to know something from hearing or seeing it before
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.
show off
to bring attention to oneself
I don't like people who show off too much.
slide
to move smoothly over a surface
I slid down the hill in my toboggan.
slight
minor
The baby had a slight cold so the mother stayed home with him all day.
straight
not bent or curved
The road is very straight and goes on for miles.
be surrounded by
to be completely enlcosed on all sides
The country of Switzerland is surrounded by other larger countries.
bill
the hard, sometimes flat part of a bird's jaw
Ducks, like the platypus, have flat bills.
emu
a large flightless bird native to Australia that resembles an ostrich but is smaller
An emu has very small wings that do not allow it to fly.
fence
a structure which divides two areas of land, similar to a wall
There is a white wooden fence that goes around our entire property.
harbor
a place of shelter for ships
The ships were left overnight at the harbor.
offer
to provide; to make available
They are offering the service for a lower price.
platypus
a small, aquatic, egg-laying mammal that resembles a duck but has a body similar to a beaver
The platypus is one of the few venomous mammals.
railway
a rail-line with light weight equipment and roadbed
The railway only travels around the city limits.
reef
a ridge of rocks or sand, usually of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water
Large ships couldn't sail close to the island because of the reef that was just below the surface of the water.
whether
under any circumstances that
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
a great deal
very much; a lot
I'm sorry, but I can't go to your party. I've got a great deal of work to do.
content
the proportion of a specified substance
In Canada, the alcohol content of beer is usually 5 to 7 percent, depending on the brand
crack
a slight opening
At night, I gazed at the stars through the crack in the roof of the hut.
due to
because of due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.
edge
the outer side
The wilderness is located on the southern edge of the country.
float
to stay on top of a liquid; to stay up in the air
The children had a wonderful time watching their toy boats float along the river.
frequently
with frequency, relating to how frequent something happens
John frequently asked questions I was not able to answer.
recent
in the past, but not very long ago
The mayor made a recent visit to the sick children in the hospital.
rift
an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.
A giant rift stood between them and their destination.
waterway
a passage where water can flow freely to an agreed upon location
The Erie Canal was one of the most ambitious waterways contstructed in the 19th century.
although
regardless of the fact that; even though although he isn't feeling too well, he will still attend the meeting.
at an angle
from the side; not straight on
The light shined on his face at an angle and it gave it a spooky appearance.
consider
to believe something or someone to be
He is considered to be the country's authority on Middle East policy.
darkness
the absence of light darkness filled the sky as everyone turned in for the night.
equator
an imaginary line around the Earth which is equidistant from the North and South Poles
Many Americans have never been south of the equator.
further
more distant or remote
The campsite is much further than I had thought.
imaginary
not real; existing only in one's mind
Homer is my son's imaginary friend.
northern
lying toward or situated in the north
The northern part of the country is coldest during the winter.
season
a period of the year when a particular type of weather is expected in some parts of the world
January, is drought season in Australia.
tend
to have a tendency; to probably do something or be a certain way
I tend to get angry when I find out that people have been saying bad things behind my back.
ancient
very old; referring to times long ago
We studied the ancient civilizations of Greece in our history class.
Athens
the capital city of Greece athens was known as a place of enlightenment in ancient times.
civilization
the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced
It seems that civilization is improving every year.
democracy
a system of government where the people govern themselves or elect people to govern them
In a democracy, the idea supported by the majority of the people rules.
foundation
the basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported
The parents commitment to reading to their daughter each night built a solid foundation for her education.
hold
to engage in; carry on
The recreation center is holding tryouts for the summer basketball league.
marketplace
in ancient times, the place where people went to socialize
The marketplace was where many people went to hear about the latest news about state and local affairs.
philosopher
one who studies philosophy, the study of knowledge
Confucius is a famous Chinese philosopher who continues to influence modern Asian culture with his ideas.
remove
get rid of
It was impossible to remove the gum in Henry's hair.
temple
a building used for religious worship
We went to the temple to pray.
creature
a living being, especially an animal
All living creatures must learn to appreciate life.
direction
the point or region itself
The direction is north.
either
being the one or the other of two
I don't think either of these movies are funny.
grassy
having plentiful areas of grassland
The large grassy fields shuddered like waves in the breeze.
mysterious
difficult to understand or explain
A mysterious light appeared in the window of the abandoned house, and nobody could figure out what caused it.
pyramid
an object with a square base and four flat, triangular sides which slope inward and meet to form a point at the top
The pyramids in Egypts are one of the true wonders of the world.
respect
to feel or show admiration and care for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities
I respect her for her brave ideas.
stand out
to be noticeable
Eric stands out because he is so tall.
statue
a sculpture representing a human or animal
There was a statue of the country's liberator in the town plaza.
tropical
relating to the area near the equator, hot and humid
Fiji has a tropical climate, so it is quite humid.
affect
to cause a change in or have an effect on something
The people were badly affected after the tornado ripped through their homes.
avoid
to keep away from a person, place or thing
Sometimes, it is better to avoid someone, than to fight with them.
calcium
an element found in bones, teeth, and milk products
The calcium in milk is good for helping to strengthen your bones.
grilled
some kind of meat that has been cooked over an open fire
The buffet features all sorts of grilled meat and fish.
mayonnaise
a thick dressing of egg yolks used for salads, sandwiches, etc.
People commonly mix mayonnaise with tuna to make tunafish sandwiches.
portion
an amount of food served for one person
The new Italian restaurant is known for giving guests large portions of food.
prepare
to get ready for something, or to make someone or something ready
I prepared myself for the worst situation.
request
to ask for
May I request an autograph?
significantly
with a large difference or impact
The climate of the Earth varies significantly from North to South and according to elevation.
unhealthy
not beneficial to one's health
Though they taste good, cheeseburgers are unhealthy.
comfortably
with ease, no pain or difficulty
He comfortably stood in front of the massive crowd and gave his speech.
decrease
to go down in size or amount
We need to decrease the amount of waste we produces in our daily lives.
effort
an attempt
The combined efforts of the students was evident in the successful show.
energy
the amount of activity in something
Kinetic energy is the one built via movement.
guard
to take precautions
Brushing your teeth guards against cavities.
membership
the state of being a member of a club
I have a membership to the health club but I rarely go.
pump
to extract liquid from the ground by using a specific device
You have to pump your own gasoline at that station.
reduce
to decrease
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.
sore
an aching pain in the body
My legs are sore from mountain climbing.
strengthen
to make stronger
The engineers strengthened the old bridges so that they could handle all the extra traffic.
cough
A cough is an illness in which you cough often and your chest or throat hurts.
I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.
diet
food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health
We need to consider your diet before we place you on an exercise routine.
get rid of
to remove; to eliminate
The school board member wanted to get rid of school sports, but the community protested against his proposal.
hand-to-hand
from one hand to another
The people were locked hand-to-hand and would not let the police through.
leading
chief; princiapl; most important
An inactive lifestyle is one of the leading causes of weight gain.
occur
to take place; happen
It never occurred to her to call her parents when her plane got delayed.
sneeze
to send air out of the nose and mouth in an explosive way that you cannot control
When you sneeze, you suddenly take in your breath and then blow it down your nose without being able to stop yourself.
symptom
a sign of an illness or problem
He didn't have any of the usual symptoms from the disease.
terrible
horrible, dreadful
There was a terrible fire that destroyed 2,000 homes.
virus
a tiny, infectious agent that causes sickness in humans and animals
The common cold is caused by a virus.
accept
to regard as true
Muslims accept that the Koran is the exact word of Allah.
calorie
a unit of energy
A typical bar of chocolate contains a large number of calories.
currently
at this time
The freshman is currently enrolled in an introductory biology course.
normally
as per the usual custom normally, I get up at 6:00 a.m. every day, but last night I stayed up too late, so I slept in.
numerous
many or abundant
The man had numerous wives in many different countries.
restriction
a rule that limits or prevents an activity
There are some restrictions to buying the house
result
the effect or consequence of an action
The end result of the experiment did not confirm the hypothesis.
society
an organization or institution of like-minded individuals
I was considering joining an academic society at university this semester.
substance
material with particular physical characteristics
What kind of substance can withstand the heat of the sun?
test
to do something to see the result of
The new tires need to be tested in various driving conditions.
disappear
to go away; to no longer be visible
When I left the little boy alone in the kitchen, all the candy disappeared.
explore
to search or travel somewhere for the purpose of discovery
In the latter half of the 20th century, people began to explore the solar system with probes.
frequently
with frequency, relating to how frequent something happens
John frequently asked questions I was not able to answer.
fur
the hair that covers the bodies of animals
The dog’s fur was soft.
quite
to a degree
The food prices at a convenient store are quite higher than at a regular market.
relative
members of the family
Most of my relatives will attend our party this weekend.
search
to attempt to find
We all searched for his car keys with no luck.
since
because since we have a some time before class starts, let's get a quick cup of coffee.
take up
to occupy
My coat takes up too much space in my suitcase.
various
different; several
Out of the various cakes, my favorite is chocolate.
contrology
the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit
Pilates is based upon the idea of contrology.
flexibility
being able to be easily modified
My job gives me a lot of flexibility with my hours.
martial
having to do with war or fighting
She is highly skilled in the martial arts.
method
a way of doing something
Everyone has a different method of doing their studies efficiently.
patient
one who receives medical care
All patients who stay at the hospital must wear gowns.
physical
related to the body
There was more emotional damage to the victims than physical damage.
posture
the position of our body and body parts
Studying with proper posture, with your back straight, can prevent aches and pains.
recommend
to suggest something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
technique
a way of doing something
Every chef has their own technique for preparing food.
utilize
to put to use
She utilized her negotiation skills to get the contract.
continue
to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.
damage
to harm something physically
Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.
delicious
having a very pleasant taste
Wow! This spaghetti is delicious.
especially
with special emphasis
I like all of Woody Allen's films, but I especially like Annie Hall.
gardening
the act of working in and taking care of a garden
Lena's hobby is gardening.
originally
in the beginning
Otto originally believed that he was going to Germany instead of England.
source
where something comes from or begins
Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
variety
a number of different kinds
There is a variety of chocolates at the supermarket.
vegetable
a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food
I try to eat vegetables at every meal.
watch out
to be aware of something watch out for salespeople. They will try to take your money.
as if
as it would be if
It was as if the world had come to an end.
besides
other than
Do you have any other foods besides meat?
burst
to expode
The fireworks burst over the lake and filled the sky with brilliant colors.
cactus
a plant that grows sharp spines on its surface and is usually found in deserts
The nice thing about owning a cactus is that it won't die if you forget to water it sometimes.
degree
an academic title obtained from a university or college that proves one has completed all necessary course work
She earned a degree from a large, well-known university.
growth
an act or process of growing
The students have shown such outstanding growth from their first exam.
spine
a sharp pointed outgrowth on a tree
Be careful when you handle a cactus because it has sharp spines that can poke you.
suck
to pull by suction
The plants sucked the moisture out of the ground.
survive
to stay alive
The lost teens, did their best to survive the harsh conditions.
waxy
resembling wax in appearance or charicteristics
There was a waxy coating over the wood to keep it from being harmed by the elements.
bend over
to bow or flex at the waist
He bent over and picked up the book that I dropped.
gardener
a person who cares for plants in a garden
The gardener spent all day removing weeds from the garden.
involve
to require / interest or concern of someone
Tom was involved in a car accident.
liquid
fluid or flowing like water
I prefer to use liquid soap instead of a regular bar.
mixture
a combination of two or more different people or things
The mixture of coke and lemonade, tasted quite nice.
poison
a substance that can make a person ill or cause death when it is taken into the body
Romeo drank the poison.
regularly
in a regular way
Janis regularly goes to the healthclub every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
remove
get rid of
It was impossible to remove the gum in Henry's hair.
take over
the act of seizing, or taking authority, management, control, etc.
Management was taken over by outside hires.
weed
any wild plant that grows in a garden or field that is not wanted weeds take away needed nutrients from other plants and flowers.
garlic
a hardy plant with a bulb that has a strong scent that is used in medicine and cookery
I enjoy cooking food with lots of garlic.
ginseng
a plant grown in North America and Eastern Asia whose root is used for medicinal purposes
My grandparents enjoy drinking ginseng tea for their health.
herbal medicine
medicines that use whole plants, parts of flowers, seeds, roots, leaves, and fruits to prevent or treat illnesses
Some people prefer to use a combination of herbal medicine along with contemporary remedies.
modern
of recent times
Unlike the early vacuum tube and punch-card machines, the modern computer is small and powerful.
prefer
to like or want someone or something more than someone or something else
Tom prefers to go home late than to go to school early.
recommend
to suggest something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
substance
material with particular physical characteristics
What kind of substance can withstand the heat of the sun?
throughout
all through
He remained calm throughout the whole wedding ceremony.
treat
to deal with; to handle
You must treat your pets with kindness.
upset
angry
The children were upset because it was raining and they couldn't go outside.
be known as
to be called or recognized by some thing
My dad is known as 'Big Doug' by his friends.
celebrate
to mark a happy occasion by doing something special
Each year, Chinese people travel extensively while they celebrate the Lunar New Year.
countryside
the land outside a city or town with trees, farms, and few houses
She prefers living in the countryside, where she can breathe fresh air.
dirt
soil, especially if it is loose
They had dirt on their clothes from working in the garden.
independence
freedom
The daughter could not wait till she was 18 so that she could gain independence from her parents.
kudzu
a plant originally from Asia that is beneficial in food an medicine
The kudzu plants grew wild in the southeastern United States.
leafy
abundant in foilage
We couldn't find our ball in the leafy patch of plants.
miracle
very surprising and unexpected event
When she regained her sight after 15 years of blindness, it was seen as a miracle.
perfect
without flaw or error
Life is much easier once you realize that nothing is perfect.
spread
to gradually affect a larger area or a larger number of people or things, or to make something do this
Hollywood rumors, spread all over the world.
career
what a person does for a living
My writing career is starting to improve.
course
a program of study, as in a college or university
There is a vast variety of courses that you can choose from at a university.
education
an organized system of teaching and learning
Getting a good education is important for a person's education.
effective
good at getting the result needed
Scientists are still looking for an effective way to treat the common cold.
fear
to be afraid
I fear no one!
financial
related to managing of money
Schools are getting expensive for one person to pay for their own. So try looking for financial help.
flexibility
being able to be easily modified
My job gives me a lot of flexibility with my hours.
option
a choice
She had no other option but to get a divorce.
physically
involving the use of the body, rather than the mind
My injuries are healed, so I have physically recovered, but mentally I am still afraid to drive.
sign up
to officially register for a class or activity
Terrance and I decided to sign up for baseball tryouts this weekend.
current
belonging to the present time
Even though she has been around for over twenty years, Madonna always manages to stay current.
degree
an academic title obtained from a university or college that proves one has completed all necessary course work
She earned a degree from a large, well-known university.
earn
to get money for work earning money is difficult.
employer
a person or business that employs one or more people for wages or salary
My employer provides management trainee classes for interested workers.
formal
following the correct ways; official
Koreans have a casual and a formal style of speech.
keep up with
to be knowledgeable about the latest things
It is common for young people try to keep up with the latest fasions.
lifetime
encompassing an entire lifespan
Vickie has been a lifetime friend of ours.
opportunity
an occasion for personal advancement or financial gain
The young girl had the opportunity to travel to Europe with her debate class.
perform
to do; to carry out an action
The new software performs several useful functions that make accounting easy and fun.
suffer
to endure pain or hardship
I had to suffer for three years under his management.
actively
showing or expressing action; engaged in activity
The boys actively worked in charities.
adult
someone who is fully grown up adults are expected to set a good example for children.
as well as
a situation where two things share a relationship with each other
Protein is an essential part to a healthy diet as well as an important nutrient for muscular development.
consider
to believe something or someone to be
He is considered to be the country's authority on Middle East policy.
informal
not serious, casual in nature or attire
On Fridays we have an informal dress code at work.
neither
nor yet, no more
Bob can't go, and neither can I.
observe
to note with one's senses
The teacher observed the new students in the class before beginning the lesson.
occur
to take place; happen
It never occurred to her to call her parents when her plane got delayed.
project
an organized activity undertaken by a student or a group of students
The class was divided into to groups of four, and each group was given a project to complete by Friday.
situation
a specific instance or state of affairs
Sue was in an uncomfortable situation when her parents and her teacher met to talk.
backward
reversed or turned around
The sign post was set up backward.
brain
the part of the body inside the head that controls the body's actions and processes and, in humans, the thoughts and feelings
Without the brain we cannot function.
impossible
not able to be accomplished, finished, done, etc.
Many people thought that landing men on the moon would be impossible.
math
the study of the measurement, properties and relation of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols
I was only an average student in math..
mix up
to be rearranged
Someone came into my room and mixed up all of my clothes.
notice
a board, piece of paper, etc. containing information or instructions
I received a notice in the mail about the big sale at the department store.
out of order
not in the correct sequence
The pictures in the photo album were completely out of order.
quit
to stop or give up something
Sue quits every sport she plays after 2 days.
tool
a thing that is usually held in the hand and used to do work or make something
A hammer is a tool used to build things.
wired
to be made up to function or think in a certain way
His thinking was wired in such a way that he had trouble understanding simple concepts.
available
able or ready to be gotten or used
The new Harry Potter book will be available in many bookstores from this coming Monday.
extremely
to a great degree, highly
She was extremely upset when she did not receive the job offer.
female
a woman or girl
Most nurses just happen to be female.
herbivore
an animal that feeds on plants
Horses are herbivores. They eat grass and grains, but they don't eat meat.
hippopotamus
a large animal with short legs and thick, dark gray skin which lives near water in Africa
A hippopotamus is very large but eats mostly plants.
skull
the bony framework of the head
The accident left the old man with a fractured skull, but luckily he was able to recover from his injuries.
social
relating to human society
Most schools organize social events for the students.
society
an organization or institution of like-minded individuals
I was considering joining an academic society at university this semester.
stand guard
to protect from harm by or as if by watching over
The soldiers took turns standing guard so that everyone could get some sleep.
threaten
to cause possible danger
Harold's plan threatens all the work we've already done.
advance
further along in progress than others
They developed an advanced form of communication.
childhood
the state or period of being a child
My childhood was full of wonderful memories of trips to the park.
complicated
difficult to do, deal with, or understand
Men are more complicated than they think.
concrete
dealing with facts and certainties
The police did not have any concrete evidence to arrest the criminal.
description
something that tells you what someone or something is like
I gave a good description of the car I saw speeding away from the accident.
operational
third stage of development where children understand more things especially math
At the operational stage, children can understand things from another person's perspective.
preoperational
the second developmental stage where a child begins to understand many things but still makes many mistakes
Children begin to use simple language in the preoperational stage.
sensible
reasonable or logical
He took the job that seemed the most sensible for him.
sensorimotor
the first stage of mind development where the senses are used to ascertain things
Babies utilize sensorimotor in a stage that is dominated by the senses.
skinny
very lean or thin
Because it had no one to take care of it, the skinny dog lived on the street.
actress
a female who acts on stage, TV or the movies
Audrey Hepburn was the actress who starred in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
creature
a living being, especially an animal
All living creatures must learn to appreciate life.
director
a person who manages the affairs of an organization or a division of a company or institution
The director organized an orientation for incoming students.
disease
an illness or sickness
Modern medicine can help treat or cure many diseases that were always fatal in the past.
fully-grown
completely mature
Sam owns a fully-grown python for a pet.
lizard
a small reptile that has a long body and short legs
In the tropics, a gecko is a lizard that can be commonly seen.
report
a story or broadcast
Did you see the news report on volcanoes last night? I thought it was fascinating.
unusual
different from others in a way that is surprising
Tom met an unusual man at the art gallery yesterday.
variety
a number of different kinds
There is a variety of chocolates at the supermarket.
zoologist
a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
The zoologist is now studying monkeys.
and so on
a series of people or things that have some kind of relation
The Rocky Mountains, Andes Mountains, and so on were formed when large landmasses converged and pushed the land upwards.
appear
to become visible
Good magicians can make people and objects appear and disappear right before your eyes.
chain
a number of establishments, such as stores, theaters, hotels, etc., under common ownership or mangement
Jenna owns a chain of fast food restaurants on the East coast.
collect
to bring together; to gather
David likes to collect CDs.
copy
written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form
I sent her a copy of my new book.
mystery
an event or phenomenon not fully understood
The question of the origins of the universe is perhaps the greatest mystery for all humankind.
national
relating to one particular country
Every country has a national anthem.
section
a part
Does the restaurant have a non-smoking section?
throughout
all through
He remained calm throughout the whole wedding ceremony.
well-known
famous; talked about
Michael Jackson is a well-known celebrity.
adult
someone who is fully grown up adults are expected to set a good example for children.
adventure
an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience
They had some exciting adventures on their vacation.
effect
the result of a particular influence
Because he worked fewer hours a week, the effect could be seen in his weekly pay.
evil
morally wrong or bad
The evil man burned down the house of his enemy.
fall in love
a strong feeling of attraction
I fell in love with her after only a few dates.
magic
the use of special powers to make things happen
The magician used his magic to make the rabbit disappear.
series
a number of similar or related events or things, one following another
She likes to read books that are in a series.
shelf
a thin slab of wood or metal fixed horizontally to a wall or in a frame that is used to hold objects
It was obvious that the house had not been cleaned in awhile because there was a thick layer of dust covering the shelves.
success
the gaining of fame or prosperity
The success of her last project really helped the CEO to decided to promote her.
wizard
a man with magical powers
The old wizard cast a spell on the frog so that it turned into a person.
detailed
giving a lot of information with many details
The host didn't want the family to get lost, so she gave a very detailed map to her house.
employee
someone who is paid to work for someone else
She is my former employee, and now she works for Microsoft.
exact
precise, free of error
The exact number of people in the audience was 2,387.
exactly
in an exact manner; accurately
She made me exactly what I wanted to eat.
general
not definite or specific
The report was very general in its information.
lastly
finally lastly we arrived at our destination after many hours of driving.
notice
to have something catch one's attention
Did you notice the new trees planted in the playground?
organize
to arrange in a structured way
She organized her desk so that important papers were easy to find and she knew where everything was.
southern
lying toward, situated in, or directed toward the south
The dialect of English spoken in the southern part of the country is different from the way they speak English in the North and Northeast.
subject
the person or thing that is being discussed
You need a topic sentence in your essay to introduce your subject.
entertain
to do something such as act or sing for others' enjoyment
Some people will go to extremes to entertain their guests.
immediate
occurring without losing time, happening instantly
The immediate reaction of the crowd was one of laughter.
mathematician
an expert or specialist in mathematics
People like Issac Newton and Pythagoras were some of the earliest mathematicians.
mention
to refer to or speak about
She mentioned that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.
poem
a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines and uses words that rhyme
I expressed my feelings about nature in a poem.
popularity
widespread acceptance
The popularity of the new phone caused the company to expand rapidly.
request
to ask for
May I request an autograph?
respect
to feel or show admiration and care for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities
I respect her for her brave ideas.
suggest
to offer an idea or plan for someone to consider
Tom suggested to eat something before we start our trip.
translate
to change something from one language into another
My friend is able to translate English into Chinese with a high degree of accuracy.
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