to produce
The students were unable to come up with the correct response to the question.
develop
to bring to a more advanced or effective state
She developed a new way of making jelly.
figure out
to discover or understand
The travelers were busy figuring out a way to get home for the holidays.
greatly
in or to a great degree
We greatly benefitted from your support.
photography
the process or art of producing images on surfaces through a chemical reaction of light
Nicholas is going to study photography when he goes to college.
postmodern
extremely modern postmodern kids who grew up watching music videos have a different idea of art than their parents.
produce
to make
I have produced many pamphlets for you to use
realistic
interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real
The artificial trees looked very realistic.
subject
an object, scene, incident, etc., chosen by an artist for representation in art
The subject of his painting was the area around the river.
take off
to achieve sudden growth or success
Her singing career took off after she won the national talent contest.
basically
at the simplest point
A person with fair skin should basically avoid too much exposure to the sun. Too much sunlight could be quite harmful to them.
degree
measure, scope
I was only angry with you to a degree.
divide
to separate into parts or groups
We divided the cake into 8 pieces.
entirely
completely, totally
The necklace is made entirely of diamonds.
force
to make someone do something they do not want to do, usually through use of power
We were forced to sign his petition or lose our jobs.
freely
in a free or unobstructed way
The students walked freely around the yard waiting for the bell to ring.
insurance
coverage by contract in which one party agrees to reimburse another for loss that occurs under the terms of the contract
The cost of health insurance is sky rocketing, making it unaffordable for most people.
laissez-faire
an economic doctrine that opposes governmental regulation in commerce beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate according to its own economic laws
A laissez-faire form of government sounds good in theory but is not practical.
monopoly
the control of an entire market by only one person, business, or organization
Most governments have laws to prevent companies from becoming a monopoly.
refer to
to call something or someone by a specified name or title
At one time, people referred to the city as the Paris of the East.
apply
to be suitable or relevant
This new rule only applies to people who have recently gotten married.
bite
a piece bitten off
I only took a small bite of the cake.
care
serious attention
Please take special care not to damage the wall while you are taking the bed up the stairs.
describe
to give an account in words
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
even though
in spite of the fact even though he wasn’t rich, he had a great deal of pride.
president
the political leader of a country that does not have a king or queen
The president is selected through an election process.
steal
to take something without permission
He debated about whether or not to steal some bread to feed his starving children.
taste
to perceive the flavor of something
The fish tasted too salty.
thumb
the short thick finger on the side of your hand which makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily
I broke my thumb when I fell off my bike.
wallet
a small case for carrying money
Joan lost her wallet but there were only a few dollars in it.
advantage
a benefit
Never let your opponent get an early advantage over you.
case
a situation
Detectives were finding this case difficult to solve.
consecutive
one right after the other
He was absent for three consecutive classes.
manager
a person who has control or direction over a business, institution, department, etc.
Our manager is very efficient and he is always open for suggestions.
on top of
aside from that
He needs to work on his shooting. On top of that, he also needs to build his endurance.
original
not copied from somewhere else; being the first of something
As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.
present
existing or happening now
He required them to be present.
simultaneous
occurring at the same time
There was a simultaneous withdrawal of money from his bank account.
translate
to change something from one language into another
My friend is able to translate English into Chinese with a high degree of accuracy.
translator
one that translates something, especially a language or computer program, into something that can be understood
Our translator converted the German into English.
conversation
a talk between two or more people where ideas, thoughts, feelings and questions are exchanged.
Steve and I had a great conversation about music.
knowledge
an understanding of something
Having lived in Asia for several years, he had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history.
limit
to restrict or restrain
My manager wanted to limit the number of hours I could work each day.
neighbor
a person who lives next to or very close to another
My neighbors are very loud at night.
particular
distinct; separated from the rest
I like reading about history in general, and European history in particular.
sentence
a number of words forming a complete statement
It is hard to construct a good sentence.
separate
unconnected; distinct
The teacher asked me two separate questions.
situation
circumstances
Sue was in an uncomfortable situation when her parents and her teacher met to talk.
turns out
to be found or known
It turns out that it wasn't our turn to supply the snacks for the meeting.
work
to function in the right way
My car does not work too well in the cold weather.
among
within or throughout a group
I knew there was a thief among us at the dormitory because money was constantly missing from my wallet.
ancient
very old; referring to times long ago
We studied the ancient civilizations of Greece in our history class.
be related to
have reference to; concern
The new legislation is related to corporate activities.
British
of or pertaining to Great Britain or its inhabitants
The british are known for not showing their emotions in public.
clue
anything that helps to solve a mystery, problem
A simple clue may be the most important one.
divide up
to separate
Please divide up all the sheets of colored paper to the students.
German
any variety of West Germanic speech native to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
Manfred taught me some basic phrases in german.
Hindi
the most widely spoken of the modern Indic vernaculars
The most widely know version of Hindi is Western Hindi.
include
to contain within; to deal with
Does this computer include a mouse and a mouse pad?
similarity
a characteristic that is the same for two different things
The similarity between the two brothers is close to none.
advance
an improvement
Scientific advances is what enabled the doctors to find a cure for their mother's illness.
manmade
built by humans
Although synthetic fabrics can be quite nice, manmade leather is never as nice as the real thing.
material
what something is made of
You can buy all the materials you need to make that dress at the fabric store.
orbit
a circular path in space around a planet
The orbit of the planet was mysteriously altered.
rather
to a certain extent
I thought the final exam was rather hard.
replay
to be played again
I missed the game but they will replay it on TV tomorrow night.
satellite
a device used to transmit information from the sky
The communications satellite lost its signal with the Earth.
signal
anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, etc.
Give me a signal when it is time for me to come on stage.
technology
the use of science to improve our knowledge of machines and everyday life
A major breakthrough in technology was the innovation of solid state circuits, which largely replaced vacuum tubes in early computers.
unfortunately
with no luck or with bad effects unfortunately, I don't have my credit card with me or I'd buy lunch.
actual
real; true
We've had the model for the new building approved, so now it's time to start construction on the actual building.
as a result
as an outcome or consequence of as a result of his hard work, the student was awarded several academic scholarships.
damage
to harm something physically
Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.
determine
to decide; to find the truth
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
heart attack
a suden and inefficient supply of blood to the heart usually due to a blockage in the artery
If cholesteral gets built up in your arteries, it can cause a heart attack.
improve
to make better
The secretary of state is credited with having improved trade relations with Southeast Asian countries.
medicine
a substance that you take to treat an illness
Although medicine doesn't taste good, it helps you feel better.
permission
approval to do something
The teenager had to ask for permission to use his parents' car.
side effect
an unpleasant effect of a drug that happens in addition to the main effect
Chemotherapy is effective in treating cancer, but the side effects are what gets the people very sick.
truly
genuinely, truthfully
We truly feel that she is the right person for the job.
brand
a company name
Nike is an expensive brand of sports clothing, in which you pay more for the name than the quality.
develop
to bring to a more advanced or effective state
She developed a new way of making jelly.
generic
a product that is not marked with the name of the company that produced it.
I bought a generic brand of laundry detergent.
get over
to come round; recover
It took about ten days for me to get over my cold.
illness
the condition of being in poor health
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.
ingredient
a component part, or constituent, of anything
Each ingredient is important to this mixture.
offer
to make available
My friend offered to pick me up from the airport when I return from India.
patient
one who receives medical care
All patients who stay at the hospital must wear gowns.
reason
the basis or motive for an action
The reason they went to France was to visit relatives.
right away
at once; immediately
My mom told me to come home for dinner right away.
cough
to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise
I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.
cure
to fix or solve a health problem
I was cured of my cancer through chemotherapy.
fever
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual
Corinna is resting because she has a high fever.
flu
influenza; a contagious viral infection that causes the inflicted to have a fever, chills, and muscular pain
I missed four days of work last year when I was sick with the flu.
sore
physically painful or sensitive
My legs are sore from mountain climbing.
symptom
a condition accompanying or resulting from a disease
An early symptom of a cold is a sore throat.
temperature
the degree of heat or cold in a body or an environment
The water temperature was so low; I thought I was going to freeze!
update
to supply recent information
Every evening, I watch the news so that I am updated with what is happening around the world.
vaccine
a medicine that helps build resistance to disease
We prepared a vaccine to cure the disease.
virus
a tiny, infectious agent that causes sickness in humans and animals
The common cold is caused by a virus.
breakthrough
a discovery or achievement that allows progress
The breakthroughs in computer technology over the past twenty years have helped humankind improve speed in communication.
describe
to give an account in words
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
experiment
a test for the purpose of discovering something unknown
The scientist conducted many experiments before reaching a conclusion.
germ
a bacterium, virus, or other tiny disease-causing organism
Cover your mouth when you cough. I don't want your germs.
mold
a fungus that grows on materials
We can not eat the bread because there is mold growing on it.
Nobel Prize
a Swedish and international monetary prize awarded yearly in medicine, physics, economics, literature, chemistry, and peace
The Nobel Prize is awarded in six categories.
penicillin
an antibiotic of low toxicity, produced naturally by molds, that is used to treat many illnesses penicillin is used to treat many diseases.
solve
to find a solution or answer to a problem
The code was too difficult for us to solve.
theory
an idea about how something works
We talked about Einstein’s theory of relativity in class.
therefore
for that reason or cause
I've decided to take a year off and write a book. therefore, I will not be renewing my contract.
bend
to assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction
The trees were bending in the wind.
direction
information that is given to someone so they can find a particular place
I was given the wrong directions so I couldn't find the building.
folding
something bent over upon itself
Your folding skills are quite good.
in half
in or to the measure of half
Fold the paper in half.
instruction
a set of information that tells how to do something
He ended up breaking the lawnmower because he did not read the instructions before using it.
pattern
a shape, reproduced a number of times like on wallpaper or carpet
The sewing pattern was not as complicated as it looked.
poetry
a classification of literary writing done in short lines and verses, usually using symbolic language
Though not as popular among readers today, poetry was once read more often than fiction
reflection
an image created by reflected light
The bird saw his reflection in the water for the first time and was frightened by it.
sculpture
three dimensional art made of stone, metal, or other objects
The sculpture was made of stone, and it looked exactly like the king.
tip
the highest or lowest end of something
The very tip of the mountain was covered in a blanket of snow.
ability
skill
The ambassador had the ability to make everyone feel comfortable.
calm down
to become relaxed
It was hard for me to calm down after seeing the awful car accident.
decrease
to go down in size or amount
We need to decrease the amount of waste we produce in our daily lives.
drug
a chemical substance used to treat, cure, or prevent some illness
My doctor prescribed me some drugs for the pain in my foot.
focus
to center one's attention on
Due to her sickness, she found it difficult to focus on her work.
naturally
in a natural way
Since the mother did not have a relationship with the children, they naturally wanted to live with the father after the divorce.
pay attention
to listen closely
It's very important to pay attention to what you're teacher is saying so that you understand everything.
settle down
to become quite and focused
The children wouldn't settle down when they returned to the classroom.
smoking
the act of drawing into the mouth and puffing out the smoke of tobacco smoking makes your teeth yellow and your clothes smell.
suppose
to think that something is likely to be true
I suppose that he will return home by 6pm.
activity
a task that requires action or movement
My favorite activity during Physical Education class was playing tennis outside.
berry
a small juicy fruit like the strawberry or huckleberry
We collected berries for our breakfast.
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.
deer
a large brown mammal with long thin legs
People who drive near wooded areas must be careful that they don't hit a deer.
hiking
a long walk, usually in a forest or wooded area
It was a nice day for hiking.
particular
distinct; separated from the rest
I like reading about history in general, and European history in particular.
rather
to a certain extent
I thought the final exam was rather hard.
trail
a path through a forest or other wild areas
Sometimes the bushwalking trail is not very clear.
typical
normal; standard
It is typical that a man pays when out on a first date.
wildflower
the flower of a plant that normally grows in fields, forests, etc., without deliberate cultivation
The countryside was filled with colorful wildflowers.
adapt
adjust to a different situation or condition
You have to be able to adapt to whatever life throws at you.
area
a distinct part or section; a place
Before the detonation of a nuclear device, the surrounding area must be cleared of all people for safety.
chemical
a substance of distinct molecular form
Nerve gases created for use during warfare are dangerous manmade chemicals. They are now banned in most countries.
endangered
in danger of being destroyed
Charadrius melodus, also known as the piping plover, is an endangered species of North American bird.
establish
to set up
We must establish a strong foundation before attempting anything else.
eventually
in the end
You have to remind him several times, but he eventually does his work.
extinction
the dying out of a plant or animal species; a disappearance
The extinction of the dinosaur happened millions of years ago.
management
the act or manner of handling, directing, and controlling something
Time management is one of the most important aspects of being an efficient worker.
species
specific kinds of plants or animals
A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of producing fertile offspring.
wildlife
wild, undomesticated animals living in their natural habitat
The area around the forest is abundand with wildlife.
beauty
very attractive or pleasing appearance, sound etc.
Inner beauty is the most important quality of a person.
disagree
to have a different opinion
She often disagrees with my opinions.
flow
to move continuously like water
The sound of the river flowing made me feel calm and relaxed.
measure
to find the size or amount of something
The mathematics class measured the volume of the lake.
next to
beside
The bakery is right next to the supermarket, so you can buy your bread and groceries together.
poem
a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines and uses words that sound the same
The Iliad is considered an epic poem.
spill
to cause to fall from a container
If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.
standard
a thing serving as a rule or model
The standard is that everyone works at least 8 hours.
waterfall
water from a river or stream dropping from a higher to a lower point.
We camped ten miles under the waterfall.
yet
to say something has not happened up to now
We can’t go out yet; we’re still eating.
advanced
further along in progress than others
They developed an advanced form of communication.
Antarctic
an extremely cold continent at the South Pole
The antarctic is covered with snow and ice.
Arctic
the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or the northernmost limit of tree growth
The polar bear can be found in the arctic.
atmosphere
the air surrounding the Earth
The Earth's atmosphere is what helps us survive the dangerous sunlight.
coal
a hard, black substance which is dug up from the earth in pieces, and can be burnt to produce heat or power coal is typically mined from the earth.
concern
worry
Your tardiness is becoming a concern for us.
global
relating to or involving the entire world
The internet has allowed for ease of global communication.
greenhouse
a building or room in which a certain temperature is maintained, usually for growing plants
Many plants are raised in greenhouses.
quantity
a general amount, a supply
The store did not have the exact quantity of items that I needed.
trap
to stop and hold
The hunter trapped the rabbit in a cage and brought it home for dinner.
atom
the smallest unit of an element that has all of the characteristics of that element
Almost the entire mass of an atom can be found in the nucleus.
magnet
a piece of iron or an ore, alloy, or other material that exhibits properties of magnetism
I have many magnets on my refrigerator.
magnetic
of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism
The clip is magnetic so you can clip things to it and then attach it to the refrigerator.
negative
characterized by negative energy
Make sure you match your battery with the negative charge sign or your remote control won't work.
North Pole
the northernmost part of the earth
Many children believe that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.
oxygen
a gas without taste, color, or smell which helps form the air we breathe
Living organisms need oxygen to survive.
particle
a small piece
Small particles of dirt were present in the water.
positive
characterized by positive energy
A battery has a plus sign indicating a positive charge.
solar
of or from the sun
Did you happen to see the solar eclipse yesterday?
treat
anything that affords pleasure or enjoyment
My father often gives my brother and I treats when we do well at school.
classical
of, pertaining to, characterized by or adhering to the well-ordered, cheifly homophonic musical style of the latter half of the 18th and early 19th centuries
Haydn is a popular classical composer.
concert
an event at which an orchestra, band, or musician plays or sings in front of an audience
I enjoy experiencing live music at concerts.
during
at some time in a period
The bride's father began to cry during the wedding ceremony.
except
with the exclusion of
My family was all there except for me.
extra
more than what is necessary
Having a part time job will give you extra money.
jealous
feeling envy
Since I'm single, I sometimes feel jealous when I see couples holding hands and enjoying each other's company.
musical
of, pertaining to, or producing music
Both my parents are quite musical, but not me.
support
to provide someone with money, food, shelter, or other things they need in order to live
These days, many mothers support the family as much as the father.
symphony
a long piece of music performed by an orchestra
Composers like Mozart and Bach wrote some of the most popular symphonies in the world.
talent
a natural skill that is unusual; something a person is good at
Singing is a natural talent for David.
army leader
either a high ranking non-commissioned officer like a sergeant or an officer as high as a general
The army leaders from both sides met to discuss a possible cease-fire.
condition
a situation; an environment
The poor conditions at the refugee camp, including lack of proper sanitation, led to severe illness.
government
a group of people who control the laws and policies of a country
We pay more taxes and get less services. What is the government doing with our money?
heating
a system of warming a room, house, building, etc.
If your heating mysteriously turns off during the winter, get it fixed at once.
join
to bring together for a particular purpose
We've decided to join you in your fight against crime.
recognize
to see, hear etc. someone or something and know who or what they are, because you have seen or heard them before
I didn’t recognize Sue at first, but when she talked, I knew that it was her.
sheepdog
a dog trained to herd and guard sheep
Most sheepdogs are active by nature so they are perfect for their task.
sheet
a large, thin, rectangular piece of material used as bedding that is on top of the mattress and under the thick outer blanket
On warm nights, I only cover myself with a sheet.
trick
a crafty or mischievous act
Ben showed us a really cool card trick.
wrong
incorrect
Two of your answers were wrong.
broadcast
widely published
The death of the great leader was broadcasted on every channel.
career
the general course of working life
Her career in the medical field spanned over 30 years.
competition
an organized event where people try to win a prize
The competition was going to be held Saturday afternoon at the school playground.
incredible
wonderful, fabulous
The trip we took through Europe was incredible.
match
a sporting event between two or more players or teams
The boxing match will be between the former champ and the current one.
official
a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties
The officials got together to make a judgement on whether the player committed a foul.
organize
to arrange
Sue likes to keep everything organized in alphabetical order.
professional
working with well developedskills
A podiatrist is a professional doctor who deals with feet.
title
a name given to someone when they have accomplished a daunting task, especially in sports, or are recognized as royalty
He beat his oppenent to earn the title of heavyweight champion.
tournament
a competition in which many teams compete in many separate games
The football World Cup tournament is a great international event.
education
an organized system of teaching and learning education will take you far in life.
figure
an important person
John F. Kennedy was an important political figure in the 1960s.
honor
a good showing, of having merit
He passed the exams with honors.
honorary degree
a degree conferred to honor the recipient
For all of his achievements, he was given an honorary degree from England's best university.
poet
a person who writes poetry poets in the Victorian period were known for their flowery odes to romantic love.
poetry
a classification of literary writing done in short lines and verses, usually using symbolic language
Though not as popular among readers today, poetry was once read more often than fiction
prize
an award that is won
Tom didn't win the prize he wanted.
put out
to be professinally displayed for the public
Our band will put out a new CD next month.
screenwriting
one who writes screenplays screenwriting is very different from writing a book.
speech
a formal talk given to a large group of people
His speech affected many of the listeners.
appear
to look as if
The lake's surface is calm and appears smooth as glass.
at the same time
occurring simultaneously
She was both elated and saddened at the same time for inexplicable reasons.
attempt
to make an effort to do
The baby attempted to grab the ball off the chair.
be concerned with
to show worry or anxiety about something
I am concerned with the way she was acting earlier today.
factory
a place where goods are made, usually by machines
Many factories are hiring less people and using more machines.
rather
to a certain extent
I thought the final exam was rather hard.
reader
one who is engaged in reading a book, magazine, etc.
Many contemporary readers are not relating to the main character in the novel Catcher in the Rye as previous ones have.
realism
lifelike artistic representation
The museum director preferred realism over abstract art.
sense
any of the facilities, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch by which humans and animals perceive stimuli
I believe the sense of touch is the most important of all the senses.
treat
anything that affords pleasure or enjoyment
My father often gives my brother and I treats when we do well at school.
artificial
not natural or real, but made by people artificial flavors and colors are very bad for the health.
cancer
serious illness that is caused when cells in the body increase in an uncontrolled way
Smoking causes lung cancer, so its better not to smoke.
courage
the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear
It took a lot of courage for the four soldiers to stand up to the enemy.
halfway
at the middle point between two places or times
We've traveled a hundred miles, but still have a hundred more to go. So, we're halfway there.
lung
one of two parts of the body which fill and empty with air when you breathe
You cannot live without your lungs, so stop damaging them by smoking.
marathon
a race that is run for a long distance marathons require a lot of discipline.
population
all the people in a country, region
The population for the city of Norfolk has increased 50% in the past 10 years.
raise
to collect something, usually money, from people for a particular purpose
We sold cakes and cookies to raise money for our fieldtrip to the Grand Canyon.
thankful
appreciative about something
My family and I are very thankful for all the help you've given us.
treatment
a technique used for treating someone or something
The doctor offered his patient a cutting-edge treatment to alleviate the pain.
burn up
to become so hot to the point of bursting into flames
The paper easily burned up in the fire.
crater
the round hole at the top of a volcano or a deep cavity on a planet or moon
The impact of the meteor made a large crater on the earth.
dig up
to extract something from the earth
The dog was busy digging up bones he had buried in the yard.
form
to make or produce something
We are going to form a non-government organization to help protect the rain forests.
guess
to say what you think is likely or probable
I don't think I can ever guess Tom's age.
iron
a silver-colored metal element that is magnetic iron is used in making steel.
meteor
a piece of rock or other matter from space that produces a bright light as it travels through Earth's atmosphere
The meteor shined brightly in the night sky.
meteorite
a mass of stone or metal that has fallen to the earth from outer space
While wandering through the field, we discovered a meteorite that was partially covered with soil.
position
condition with reference to place; location
These hooks keep the pole in position.
remain
to be left
After everyone had their share of dessert, there were still 2 pieces of cake remaining.
astronaut
a person who has been trained for traveling in spacecraft
We are learning about famous astronauts in school this week.
distant
not close to
Through the mist at the top of the mountain, it was difficult to see the distant city below.
Jupiter
the fifth planet from the sun that is also the largest one
There is a distinctive red spot on jupiter.
original
not copied from somewhere else; being the first of something
As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.
photograph
a picture produced by using a camera
I have several photographs from my vacation in Spain.
Saturn
the sixth planet from the sun; the planet with rings
The rings around saturn are made of small particles.
scientific
related to science
I need to find someone with a scientific background to help me.
spacecraft
a vehicle that travels in space
New spacecraft are being made that will take astronauts deeper into space.
spot
a generally round area that is of a different color than the surface it is on
After painting the walls of my living room, I found a couple of spots of paint on the carpet.
storm
very heavy rain usually with thunder and lightening
We told each other ghost stories in the storm.
all the time
at all times; very frequently
She goes to the gym all the time.
along with
in addition
Vivian, along with Cara, will be staying late tonight.
dwarf
typically, a person of an abnormally short size dwarfs tend to have several medical problems due to the pathological condition that causes their height.
explosion
a violent outburst
The explosion of the rocket shook many homes.
happening
of occurrence
The evening newscast reviewed the happenings of the day.
make up
to constitute, compose, or form something
Our company is made up of men and women who are committed to its success.
medium
between small and large in size or amount
I needed a medium size shirt, but I couldn't find one.
orbit
a circular path in space around a planet
The orbit of the planet was mysteriously altered.
space
the area that contains all things in the universe
I wonder if one day we will all live in space.
supergiant
the largest stars in space
Supergiants are larger than our own solar system.
actually
in truth really
I learned in school that there were nine planets in our solar system, but scientists now say there are actually only eight.
center
the middle of something
The hotel is located in the center of the business district.
explode
to burst into pieces
The barrel full of gun powder exploded as soon as the flames reached it.
extremely
to the utmost degree; exceedingly
I was extremely tired because I worked until 3 in the morning.
gravity
a natural force pulling objects to the ground
Without gravity, we would all be floating in the air.
keep on
to continue to do something
Even though the bell has wrong, keep on working on your test.
mention
to refer to or speak about
She mentioned that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.
particle
a small piece
Small particles of dirt were present in the water.
powerful
large and strong
Tornado storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes are very powerful natural disasters.
turn into
becomes
When did you turn into such a nice guy?
as well
also
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.
contain
to include, to hold
This product contains only natural ingredients.
crash
a collision of two or more things or the loud noise that comes from it
We heard a crash and then saw two cars tangled up with each other.
find out
to discover
Her parents are angry with her because they found out that she wasn't going to her classes.
liquid
a substance that moves and flows, such as water
When ice melts, it becomes a liquid.
measurement
the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.
melt
to change from solid to liquid due to heat
After a few minutes, the ice on the counter began to melt.
saltwater
water that contains salt not unlike the Earth's oceans and seas
The Pacific Ocean is the largest body of saltwater in the world.
surface
the outer part of something
By sanding the wood, the surface became smooth.
underneath
below the surface or level of
The kids were hiding underneath the blankets.
back and forth
backward and forward
We walked back and forth because we couldn’t find the post office.
depend on
relys on
What college you get accepted to usually depends on your academic performance in high school.
explode
to burst into pieces
The barrel full of gun powder exploded as soon as the flames reached it.
freedom
the right to make your own choices or decisions
When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
gasoline
liquid fuel used to make cars go gasoline prices are on the rise.
gear
the equipment needed for a certain task
When I went hiking, I had to haul a lot of gear.
main
the most important one of several similar things in a particular situation
His main responsibility is his family.
mountain bicycle
a bike specially designed for riding through rugged terrain
I like to take my mountain bicycle through rocky trails that have many hills and shallow creeks.
pedal
lever worked by the foot
The pedals on the bike fell off.
transportation
the act of moving goods or people over a distance
I'm thinking of buying a car because I'm tired of relying on the bus for transportation.
builder
someone whose job it is to construct something
The master builder showed me the plans for the skyscraper.
carriage
a wheeled vehicle designed for comfort and elegance which was drawn by a horse
The carriage took us for a pleasant ride through Central Park.
development
advance; growth
I will ensure the continued development of our company.
efficient
producing a quick effect
His work in the kitchen was efficient.
electricity
a form of energy that provides power to devices
People of today cannot imagine life without electricity.
hand
the act of participating in or adding to something
Both my son and daughter had a hand in making my husband's birthday cake.
inventor
a person who creates new things
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of his day.
motor
relating to a powerful apparatus that creates energy to run a machine
Researchers should really look to developing motor engines that use the sun as a power source.
steam
water in gas form
Early train engines ran on coal, which heated water to produce steam that activated turbines?hence the name "steam engine."
wheeled
having wheels
I put all the packages on the wheeled cart and took them into the back room.
acid
of, relating to, or containing acid
The acid mixture is deadly if swallowed.
cause
to make something happen, usually something bad
The storm caused a blackout in many towns.
chemical
a substance of distinct molecular form
Nerve gases created for use during warfare are dangerous manmade chemicals. They are now banned in most countries.
face
to confront directly
I eventually had to face my fear of flying.
lean
to bow, angle toward
She leaned forward and whispered into my ear.
major
chief; principal; main
Fresh fruits are a major source of vitamin C.
pollution
harmful substances in the air, soil, and water
Cities generally have more pollution than rural areas.
relatively
in a relative manner
Students from wealthier families do relatively better than students from low income families.
replace
to put a new thing or person in the place of another
The sofa had a hole in the middle, so it needed to be replaced.
sidewalk
a path with a hard surface beside one or both sides of a road, that people walk on
I like to keep the sidewalk in front of my house clear so people can pass by easily.
battery
an object that is fitted inside clocks, watches, radios, etc. to supply it with electricity
Make sure to take extra batteries when you go camping.
check
to examine something in order to get information, or to find out whether it is good or correct
Tom was told to check if he packed enough clothes.
combination
a mixture obtained when two or more things are combined
Hot chocolate and a good book is a perfect combination on a rainy day.
environment
the area in which something lives and that affects the health, growth, and development of such things
The family environment affects the personality of the child.
hybrid
composed of two elements
"Popera" is a new kind of music that is a hybrid of pop music and opera.
local
of or relating to a particular area
Tom walked to the local shops and bought some food.
quite
very
Her version of the story is quite different than mine.
regular
following a set schedule; at the same time every day
Luckily, the premature baby had a regular heartbeat.
solve
to find a solution or answer to a problem
The code was too difficult for us to solve.
vehicle
a substance used to carry or transport
The vehicle turned at such a high speed that it skidded over to the other side of the road.
artistically
done in a way that is aesthetically pleasing
Even though the buildig is a warehouse, it was artistically constructed.
artwork
any piece of fine art
The artwork in the hotel was simply beautiful.
carve
to cut into a space
The natives of the island carved the faces of their gods into stone.
expression
conveying, or representing in words, art, music, or movement
I could understand the pain he was going through by his facial expressions.
legend
a traditional story that may be fictitious or factual
Robin Hood is a popular legend in England.
quality
degree or grade of excellence
Their products are of very high quality.
remind
to help someone to remember something
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
represent
to symbolize; to stand for; to show
The professor used a picture of a house to represent the essential components of an essay.
similar
having the same characteristics
Although they sound very different, Portuguese and Spanish look very similar when written.
storytelling
narrating stories storytelling is becoming a lost art.
direction
information that is given to someone so they can find a particular place
I was given the wrong directions so I couldn't find the building.
electric
pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity
The room was a bit chilly so I plugged in the electric heater.
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.
magnetic
of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism
The clip is magnetic so you can clip things to it and then attach it to the refrigerator.
normal
common; expected
It is normal in northern Sweden to only see the sun for a few hours a day during the winter months.
opposite
sharply contrasting
She gave me a completely opposite story of the event.
personal
of a single person
It was a personal decision for him to leave the company.
possibility
able to be done or capable of happening or being true
The possibilities of the new machine were endless.
put down
to lay something on or into the earth to form a foundation such as rail tracks, ashpalt, concrete, etc.
The construction crew put down a layer of asphalt over the road.
repair
an act, process, or work of repairing
I had to take my car in for repairs.
dictionary
a book that lists words alphabetically and gives their meaning
I spent the day looking up words in the dictionary.
melt
to change from solid to liquid due to heat
After a few minutes, the ice on the counter began to melt.
movement
a progressive development of ideas toward a particular end
There was a powerful movement to unseat the president.
opposite
sharply contrasting
She gave me a completely opposite story of the event.
performance
any type of entertainment presented before an audience
We saw a performance of an original play at the park today.
reopen
to be open again
Many businesses were in a hurry to reopen after the earthquake.
stick
to thrust something into, in, through, etc.
He stuck his hand into the bag and pulled out a piece of paper.
suppose
to think that something is likely to be true
I suppose that he will return home by 6pm.
surrealist
an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism surrealists have a mind-expanding way of viewing art.
useful
helpful
A spoon is useful when eating soup.
consider
to think about something
She considered becoming a doctor, but she decided against it because she couldn't stand blood.
damage
to harm something physically
Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.
dust
a cloud or layer of very small, dry particles
The house had not been lived in for months, so the thick dust that covered every surface had to be wiped off.
fix
to repair something
William spent the afternoon fixing his car.
helpful
willing to help or useful
Your book was helpful for my report on Chinese characters.
memory
the mental ability of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc.
The memory of her face will forever be in my mind.
product
something produced to be sold
The product we are selling is the new improved smaller sized laptop.
save
to keep something, especially money, for future use
We all need to learn to save money wisely.
second-hand
an object that was previously owned by another
I bought a nice second-hand leather jacket for only $50.
well-known
famous; talked about
Michael Jackson is a well-known celebrity.
charge
to issue a charge upon
The bank charges monthly fees.
check
to examine something in order to get information, or to find out whether it is good or correct
Tom was told to check if he packed enough clothes.
come up
to arise
If any problems come up, please let me know.
extra
more than what is necessary
Having a part time job will give you extra money.
gasoline
liquid fuel used to make cars go gasoline prices are on the rise.
good
articles of trade; wares
Make sure that you purchase enough goods to last you for the entire week.
payment
the act of paying money
I own my car because I've finished making all the payments.
reservation
an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, ect.
I asked her to make a reservation for seven o’clock.
stamp
a small label with a sticky back issued by post offices to affix to letters or packages as proof charges have been paid
Put a stamp on your postcard before you mail it.
these days
nowadays these days, kids seem content on playing computer games instead of actually interacting with others.
cigarette
a cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco, smaller than a cigar, used for smoking
You have to be at least 18 years old to legally buy cigarettes in the US.
determine
to decide; to find the truth
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
efficient
producing a quick effect
His work in the kitchen was efficient.
in exchange
in return
The woman offered to cook him dinner in exchange for his help with the leaky faucet.
matter
to be of importance
It matters little to me if you want to quit.
perform
to do; to carry out an action
The new software performs several useful functions that make accounting easy.
prison
a building used to confine criminals prison is not a place where most people want to go.
shell
a hard layer around an object for protection
A turtle has a hard outer shell.
trading partner
the other person one is trading with
Finding a trading partner that has what you need is not always easy to find.
value
the worth of something
The value of the new car decreased the moment it was driven off the lot.
active
always doing things, especially with energy and enthusiasm
David needs an active lifestyle.
allowance
a fixed some or amount given regularly
Sue asked her parents for a greater allowance.
benefit
a helpful or good effect
The new department store brought many benefits to the city.
effort
an attempt, a try
The student's effort was evident in her latest test score.
encouragement
the act of encouraging; praise; endorsement
I’m successful today because of the encouragement that my parents gave me as a child.
habit
an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary
Some habits are hard to overcome.
quality
degree or grade of excellence
Their products are of very high quality.
regular
following a set schedule; at the same time every day
Luckily, the premature baby had a regular heartbeat.
separate
unconnected; distinct
The teacher asked me two separate questions.
wisely
in a wise, or smart way
Use your time wisely by reviewing for the exam.
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