used for introducing a statement that makes a previous statement seem unlikely or surprising although David missed out many classes last week, he still came first in the exam.
behave
to act in a particular manner
Parents teach their children to behave well in public.
boast
to speak with too much pride
The little boy boasted about how many toys he had.
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.
gentle
displaying a kind, careful, and peaceful nature
He is very gentle with his children.
important
having great meaning or influence
Winning is not important as long as you have fun.
polite
showing respect and consideration for the needs or feelings of other people
The polite gentleman kindly offered to let the pregnant woman have his seat on the subway train.
shocked
amazed, astonished, shattered
I was shocked at her sudden death.
shout
to say something in a loud way
I had to shout over the noise to be heard.
upset
troubled, worried, or angered
Jane was upset when she heard her cat was ill.
artist
a person who makes art, such as paintings or drawings
Some of the artists at the show were quite famous.
bring
to take something or someone to a certain place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.
clothes
things made from cloth that people wear on their bodies, such as shirts and dresses
My clothes are dirty because I played soccer in the rain.
content
being satisfied and not wanting more
Tom is content with his B in science.
gardener
a person whose work is to tend to a garden
The gardener spent all day removing weeds from the garden.
hidden
not easy to notice or discover
There are many hidden rocks in the yard.
lonely
causing feelings of sadness because one is alone
Wendell felt so lonely after everyone had left the classroom.
lovely
being beautiful, attractive, and stylish in a graceful manner
She is lovely, and yet stupid.
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
Life is much easier once you realize that nothing is perfect.
ugly
being not nice to look at
That sweater is very ugly.
cook
someone who prepares food for eating, either as a job or a hobby
The cook made me a wonderful dinner.
emperor
the man who rules an empire
Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France.
execute
to kill someone, usually as a punishment
For his terrible crime, he was executed.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
The teacher wants us to prepare a summary for the article.
probably
very likely
Tom probably will go to the party tomorrow.
relieve
to get rid of something such as a pain, worry or a burden
Exercise is an effective way to relieve the stress of university life.
remember
to hold a thought or image from the past in one's mind; to recall something from the past
Do you remember what song was playing on the radio last night?
remind
to cause or help someone to remember something he or she must do
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
selfish
caring or thinking only about oneself and not caring for the needs and feelings of other people
I think big businesses are quite selfish and only want to make money for themselves.
vegetable
a plant that is raised and eaten as food vegetable soup is actually very delicious.
clay
a natural, sticky material taken from the ground that hardens when baked or dried
The artist's clay figures were extraordinary.
concerned
worried, anxious, uneasy
Ben is concerned about my health.
crops
plants, usually fruit or vegetables, grown together for use by people
The Egyptians were some of the first people to cultivate crops.
decide
to make a choice after thinking about something
Sue still hasn't decided what she will eat for dinner.
heavy
being of great weight
My backpack is full of books so it's very heavy.
miss
to feel unhappy because of the absence of someone or something
Pablo really misses his mom.
pleased
happy or content
The entire research team was pleased with the positive results of the experiment.
potter
someone who makes pots, bowls, and other objects out of clay
The potter turned the lump of clay into a lovely vase.
visit
to go somewhere for a short period of time
David went to visit his sick grandma at the hopital.
wish
to hold a desire or hope
Sue wishes a prince will take her away to a magical place.
afraid
feeling fear, frightened
David pretended he wasn't afraid but he couldn’t hide his expression.
at least
not less than
This mall has at least two hundred stores in it.
attack
to act violently
Baron got attacked by a dog today.
conquer
to take control of something by force
The Aztecs conquered many other people when they built their empire.
criticize
to express a negative opinion
My teacher likes to criticize my writing.
distance
the amount of space between two points
The distance from the Earth to the Sun is millions of kilometers.
foundation
the basis or support for something; the stone or concrete structure that supports a building
Democracy is the foundation of the American government system.
halfway
at the midpoint
We were halfway up the mountain when the storm hit.
offer
to present someone with something to be either taken or refused
My friend offered to pick me up from the airport when I return from India.
reach
to be able to touch or hold something by extending the arm
I stretched out my hand to reach the branch.
ashamed
feeling guilt and regret
I was ashamed of myself for tripping down the stairs.
back
the area of the body that is below the neck and above the waist on the opposite side of the chest
My back hurts from wearing my heavy backpack.
beside
next to
I sit beside my best friend at lunch.
completely
in every way and manner possible
David completely understood the directions for the assignment.
give up
to stop doing something permanently
I had to give up my place in line.
glance
to take a quick short look at something
She glanced at the newspaper before eating her breakfast.
mirror
a smooth piece of glass that creates a reflection to look at
Use the mirror to make sure that you look OK.
return
to come back after being away from somewhere
Your father will return home in two hours.
suddenly
in an unexpected or extremely quick manner suddenly, a bird flew into the house and then out.
vanish
to disappear from sight
The young girl suddenly vanished.
cure
to make someone healthy or make a disease go away
I was cured of my cancer through chemotherapy.
memory
the ability to remember things that have happened in the past
The memory of her face will forever be in my mind.
nearby
located within a short distance
Japan is nearby the coast of Korea.
pack
to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere
Joanie packed her lunch in her backpack.
put on
to put an item of clothing, etc. on your body
I put on my new socks.
realize
to understand or sense something
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
stick
to be pushed into something
He stuck the candle in the cake.
sword
a weapon that has a long sharp metal edge and point
The soldier used his sword to cut the rope.
trip
a journey or visit to a place
Sue went on a family trip during the winter vacation.
worse
bad or ill in a greater or higher degree
Mother did not feel well and began to get much worse.
blind
being unable to see
It was so dark in the house, I felt as though I was blind.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
Most people have to sign a contract when they go to work for a company.
deceive
to fool or trick someone
You shouldn't deceive people about your education.
exclaim
to say or shout something suddenly
The teacher exclaimed that one of the students had cheated on the exam.
instruct
to provide someone with knowledge, especially in an official or organized manner
Parents always instruct their children to be polite when they have company.
judge
an official having authority to decide on issues brought before a court
The judge asked the court to be silent.
order
to command someone to do something using your authority
The teacher ordered them to sit down.
refuse
not to accept, allow, or give something
He asked me to do his homework for him, but I refuse.
treatment
a medicine or method to make someone healthier
He must be sent to hospital for treatment.
wake
to stop sleeping
What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
boast
to speak with too much pride
The little boy boasted about how many toys he had.
confess
to admit
The suspect confessed his crime.
discover
to find something for the first time
The detective worked hard to discover all the clues.
escape
to leave a place, particularly when someone or something is keeping you there
The criminal escaped from jail, but was caught soon after.
hen
an adult, female chicken
The hen laid golden eggs.
hide
to place a person or object somewhere out of sight, that is hard to find
I hid my letter so nobody can find it, but I can't find it as well!
lie
to state or write something which is not true on purpose
Mike lied about some of the things the put on his resume.
show up
to appear or arrive at a place
Her boyfriend showed up unexpectedly at her parents house.
terrified
very frightened
The monster movie completely terrified me.
unusual
being rare or uncommon; not ordinary
It’s unusual for it to be so warm during the winter.
alive
having the qualities of life; not dead
The memory of celebrities like Elvis Presley remain alive.
attack
to act violently
Suddenly, the lion atacked the deer.
badly
to a severe degree; very much
After the accident, my arm was hurting badly.
delay
to make something happen at a later time than was planned
The plane was delayed due to the bad weather.
frighten
to cause someone to be afraid
The sound of the large dog's bark frightened me.
injure
to damage or cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something
I was injured when I fell from the swing.
local
relating to a particular place one is living in, referring to or something is happening in
Tom walked to the local shops and bought some food.
marriage
the legal union between a husband and wife
Their marriage lasted only 2 years before they got divorced.
recognize
to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.
recover
to feel better after an illness and return to a healthy state
It only took him two weeks to recover from the motorcycle accident.
achieve
to succeed in doing something after working hard to do it
She didn't realize that she would be able to achieve everything that she had.
ahead
in front of
There were only two runners ahead of Liz in the race.
beat
to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
If you beat someone in a competition or election, you defeat them.
behind
at or toward the back of someone or something
He was walking very slowly behind the group of people.
chariot
a vehicle used in ancient times that had two wheels and was pulled by horses
Roman soldiers used chariots during their battles.
concentrate
to focus completely on a task
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
cooperate
to work with at least one other person to get something done
In order for the group to succeed, we must all stop arguing and begin to cooperate.
pay attention to
keep in mind; take notice of; attend to
If you don’t pay attention to what your teacher is saying you will not understand the lesson.
trainer
a person that trains sports competitors or animals
She hired a personal trainer.
whether
used to introduce two choices or possibilities
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
command
to give an order to do something
The general commanded us to stand in line.
delighted
very pleased
I was delighted to receive a letter from Sue.
enormous
very large; unusually large
The stadium was enormous; it can seat 90,000 people.
exactly
in a very accurate manner
That is exactly what I wanted to say!
furious
extremely angry
Rudy was furious after learning that someone stole his car.
immediately
without any delay immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.
own
to have something as one's property
John's parents own their own market.
patient
dealing with hardships or inconvenience calmly and without anger
Max must be patient if he works with kindergarten studens.
search
to look carefully through something in order to find something or someone
I searched the yard for my hat, but I couldn't find it.
servant
a person who works in another person's house and usually is responsible for cooking, cleaning and other tasks
Can you tell the servant to cook something for me?
arrest
to legally take and hold a person believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the suspect, but he escaped after 3 days.
bark
(of a dog) to make a short and loud noise
I couldn't sleep last night because that dog kept barking.
chase
(with ＂after＂) to run in an attempt to catch someone or something
I chased the bus down the road, but it was too fast.
hold
to use hands or arms to carry or keep something
Can you hold my books while I put my coat on?
homeless
having no home
After losing his job the man was suddenly homeless.
lead
to show someone where something is by having them follow you there
I will lead the first group of tourists through the museum.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I did not notice the color of her eyes because she was wearing glasses.
stick
a long and thin piece of wood which has broken off or was cut from a tree
Rubbing two sticks together will create sparks.
successful
having the desired effect or result
His business trip to Hong Kong was successful.
wallet
a small case that is flat and can hold money and other important information
Joan lost her wallet but there were only a few dollars in it.
bowl
a round dish with tall sides, used to hold food or liquid
Should I serve the food in a plate or a bowl?
feather
one of many thin tubes with soft hairs on each side that birds are covered by
The peacock's feathers are amazing!
greedy
wanting to have more of something than you need or already have
Human beings can be greedy sometimes for they are never satisfied.
jewel
a cut and polished precious stone like a diamond, ruby, sapphire, etc.
My mother keeps her valuable jewels in a safe.
nest
a structure that is built or chosen by a bird or other creature, usually for storing its eggs and protecting its young
Birds build their nests out of twigs.
offer
to present someone with something to be either taken or refused
I offered to help Tom with his homework because he found it difficult.
pluck
to pull something quickly in order to pick or remove it
Don't pluck a rose from the garden.
rush
to move forward or do something too quickly
Don't rush your project because that's how you make mistakes.
steal
to take something wrongfully or illegally from someone else
Who stole my pen?
thief
a person who takes something that belongs to another person or group without permission or authority to take it
The thief robbed our house then disappeared in the cover of the night.
apologize
to express regret for a fault, mistake or error
You need to apologize for what you have done.
ashamed
feeling guilt and regret
I was ashamed of myself for tripping down the stairs.
bite
to close your teeth onto something
The dog will bite you if you tease him.
cure
something that solves a problem or makes it a little better
Many scientists are searching for a cure for cancer.
demand
willingness or desire to buy or obtain
Because demand for the product was so low, the company decided to discontinue it.
impossible
not able to be done
It is impossible to learn a new language in a day or two.
mean
not being kind to anyone or anything
The old man who lives at the end of the block is so mean to the children.
strawberry
a type of small, juicy, red fruit
Frozen strawberries are yummy!
stupid
foolish; unintelligent
It was a stupid decision to let him go.
worried
worried, troubled, or anxious
Students who had not prepared for the test were worried.
amount
a quantity of something
I drink a large amount of water every day.
announce
to tell people about something officially
They announced their wedding date yesterday.
as well
also
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.
dismiss
to send someone away or allow someone to leave
The police dismissed his accusation due to a lack of evidence.
generous
giving or sharing things freely and willingly in order to help others
Mr. Shin is a very generous man.
owe
to have a commitment to pay for something
I owe Kendall 5 dollars from lunch yesterday.
plenty
as much or more than is needed
If there is plenty of something, there is a large amount of it.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
The school will provide the stationary needed.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.
repay
to make payments on money that one has borrowed
Many students must find work to repay their student loans.
annoyed
a little angry
The dog looked annoyed when the children were teasing it.
clap
to strike the hands together in order to express appreciation or praise
The audience cheered and clapped.
empty
having nothing inside
Never take medicine on an empty stomach.
enter
to go in
He entered the house through the back door.
instruct
to provide someone with knowledge, especially in an official or organized manner
Parents always instruct their children to be polite when they have company.
marvelous
being very good or excellent
His performance in the play was simply marvelous!
nearly
not fully or completely
I nearly forgot my school books because I woke up so late.
overhear
to happen to hear something that was not meant for you
I overheard Marcia and Janet talking about Rachel's party that I was not invited to.
shortly
quickly or briefly; soon
The show will start shortly so let's take our seats.
unless
used to tell what will happen or be if something else does not happen, or is not true
You can't get a job unless you've got experience.
accuse
to state that someone has done something wrong
You shouldn't accuse someone of a crime if you don't have any proof.
believe
to have a particular opinion about something
People used to believe that the earth was flat.
choke
to cause someone to stop breathing by squeezing the throat
I was choking on a piece of food.
cruel
causing pain to others
Cinderella had a very cruel step-mother.
delicious
extremely good tasting
Wow! This spaghetti is delicious.
despite
used to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising despite her poor preparation, Alice passed the quiz.
frightened
scared; afraid
Our frightened kitten ran under the couch and didn’t want to come out.
grave
a hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
We bury the dead ones in a grave.
housework
the work such as cleaning, washing, and ironing that you do in your home
What kind of housework did you do today?
resist
not to be affected by something, such as a force or an effect
It was difficult to resist ordering some ice cream for dessert.
complain
to express negative thoughts or emotions
My little brother complains all the time.
consider
to think about someone or something in a certain way
My doctor considers regular exercise to be the best way to stay in good health.
enough
as much as is needed
Students often do not have enough money to pay for expensive things.
fix
to repair something
Abe is going to fix his car.
grin
to smile widely so that your teeth show
When I told her the good news, she just grinned without saying anything.
grumble
to be displeased about something
Garret grumbled about having to finish his homework before going outside to play.
own
belonging to or made by a certain person or thing and no one else
John's parents own their own market.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
Sometimes you need to pretend to like something even if you don't.
spend
to use money in order to buy something
Don’t spend all your money on comic books!
upset
troubled, worried, or angered
Sue was upset when she was scolded by her parents.
alike
similar; the same
All the houses in the suburbs look so much alike.
bind
to tie up something in rope or wire
Make sure you bind the hands of the prisoners so they cannot attack anyone.
clever
displaying skill, mental capacity, and adaptability
Your son is very clever, especially when it comes to learning math.
country
an area of land ruled by its own leaders and government
I want to live in another country when I'm older.
grand
being very large and impressive
A grand buffet usually has too much food to choose from.
guard
a person whose job it is to watch a place or person and prevent things or people from escaping
The guard had to stand still all day.
nearby
located within a short distance
Japan is nearby the coast of Korea.
official
a person who holds an office in an organization
The officials got together to make a judgement on whether the player committed a foul.
produce
to manufacture something using machines
I have produced many pamphlets for you to use.
reply
to respond by speech, writing or action
I asked her what she does, but she didn't reply.
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