Target Listening-Student Book 1 (E)

actually

in truth really

We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.

bald

having no hair on the head; having very little hair on the head

My dad is completely bald.

blond

plea yellow or golden in color

Many people from Sweden have blond hair.

brown

the color of wood

My sister has brown hair and I have blonde hair.

button down

a shirt having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt

I like to wear button-down shirts to work.

chubby

round and plump

The baby had a chubby face.

coworker

a person who works in the same company

Many of my coworkers are married.

embassy

the group of people who officially represent their country, or the building they work in

If you lose your passport, go to your country's embassy at once.

short

having little length, distance, or height

He is so short he cannot reach the top shelf.

annoyed

a little angry

The dog looked annoyed when the children were teasing it.

beast

an animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual

The Lion is king of the beasts.

beat

to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition

Ron beat me in poker yesterday.

disappointed

unhappy because something is not what one wanted

She felt disappointed because everyone at school forgot her birthday.

embarrassed

ashamed; feeling bad about something that you did

Morris was embarrassed after he burped in the middle of math class.

generous

unselfish

Pierre has always been a pretty generous man.

optimistic

always hoping or believing that something good will happen

Even after the divorce, the father remains optimistic that he can do a good job of raising his children alone.

outgoing

at ease in talking to others

Dana is outgoing and likes to be around other people.

personality

a person＂s unique character; the way that a person usually acts

David is known to have a great personality.

pessimistic

If someone is pessimistic, they believe that the worst will happen.

My oldest brother is not always fun to be around because he is so pessimistic.

appointment

an agreement to meet someone at a specific time

My dental appointment is at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

ceremony

a special action or process to honor something or someone

I couldn’t make it to my graduation ceremony.

construction

the act of building or making something

A new hotel is now under construction.

distance

the amount of space between two points

The distance between Newcastle and Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is about 160 km.

driver's license

(American) a driving licence.

In the US, teenagers can get a driver's license when they turn 16.

emergency

an unexpected and dangerous situation

The situation was an emergency and required the presence of all the executives.

recommend

to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something

The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.

responsible

having a duty to see that something is done

Sue was responsible for feeding her pets on time.

specialty

area of expertise

Baking a cake is my specialty.

talented

재능이 있는

The talented young sculptor quickly made a name for herself among the art community.

alley

a narrow road or path between buildings

The alley behind the buildings was small and dark.

come along

go together

Do you want to come along with me to the park?

garage sale

sale of household goods held in the garage

I found some great old books and lawn chairs at a garage sale.

knot

a fastening made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, etc.

Alexander could not untie the knot, so he cut it with his knife.

laundromat

a place where a person pays money to wash their own clothes

I had to go to the laundromat to wash my clothes because my washer was broken.

nursery

the room in a house where a baby or very young child sleeps

I worked in a nursery over the summer caring for plants.

spill

to fall from a container

If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.

spoil

망치다,상하게하다

He spoiled their marriage by lying to his wife.

stay up

not to go to bed

The girls stayed up all night and chatted.

twist

a change in the way in which something happens

Andy twisted the bottle cap to open it.

abandoned

leaving a person who needs your help

The mother bear abandoned her cub because it was too weak to survive.

ancient

belonging to the distant past, especially thousands of years ago

The ancient city of Atlantis, thought to be a myth, has never been found

brim

the bottom part of a hat that sticks out all round

The brim of his hat was bent.

damage

to cause bad or harmful effects for someone or something

Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.

lose weight

take off wieght

I need to lose weight if I want to get into that new dress.

remove

to take away; withdraw

It was impossible to remove the gum in Henry's hair.

stain

a mark or spot on the surface of something that is hard to remove

Stella got a stain on her new dress.

therefore

in a connecting manner with that reason

I've decided take a year off and write a book, therefore I will not be renewing my contract.

treadmill

an exercise machine for running

Sometimes running on a treadmill can be boring so I usually listen to music.

vehicle

an object that is used to move people or things from one place to another

The vehicle turned at such a high speed that it skidded over to the other side of the road

cramped

not very spacious

Bob's studio apartment was quite cramped.

isolated

far away from other places

The family lived in an isolated farm outside of town.

landlord

the owner of property or housing that is rented to another

My landlord always reminds me to pay the rent at the first of each month.

lease

a contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another

I signed a one-year lease on my new shop downtown.

overcrowded

When a place is overcrowded, it has too many people or things in it.

Most big cities are overcrowded with people.

public

having to do with people as a general whole

A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.

spacious

lots of space

My hotel suite was very spacious.

suburban

pertaining to, inhabiting, or being in a suburb or the suburbs of a city or town

She became bored of her suburban life and wanted to return to the city.

tenant

A dweller in a place; an occupant

The new tenants that will be living here will arrive in a couple hours.

unpack

to take the things out of the container

I was happy to unpack my things and get settled into my hotel room.

chase

to run after or follow someone or something very quickly

I chased the bus down the road, but it was too fast.

decision

a choice made after giving consideration

You made the right decision by going to college.

gossip

to talk about others' private lives

Don't gossip too much, it makes you look bad.

harvest

the time of the year during which CROPS are gathered from the fields after they are fully grown

The harvest is usually collected in the fall.

native

being in the place where one was born

She is a native of Indonesia.

organize

to put things in order or in a structured way

She organized her desk so that important papers were easy to find and she knew where everything was.

peel

To peel fruits and vegetables is to remove their skin.

I peeled off my wet socks and threw them in the laundry.

respond

to answer something or someone

The police did not respond in the way she expected them to; they were very helpful.

tradition

a custom, practice, or belief that has been in place for a long time and passed down in a culture or a family

The bachelor party is a tradition that usually occurs a week before a man gets married.

waterproof

something that does not let water through

My new boots are waterproof.

afford

to have enough money to purchase something

I could not afford the tennis racquet I wanted so I decided not to buy anything at all.

assume

to suppose something is true, without evidence

Since all the lights were out, we assumed no one was home.

consequence

the result of an action

The consequences of her drinking was losing her children.

determine

of strong will

It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.

discourage

to make a person feel less courageous or hopeful

The parents tried to discourage their son from joining the army.

handle

to deal with or manage a particular situation, condition, or person successfully

The lawyer did not handle the case very well; she should not have spoken to the judge that way.

hatch

to come out of an egg

It takes three weeks for eggs to hatch.

impossible

something that can't be done, not able to happen

Many people thought that landing men on the moon would be impossible.

incident

an event, usually unusual or important

The man was arrested after an incident in a bar in which he threatened someone with a knife.

trample

to step heavily on something or someone

The elephant trampled across the field and ran into the forest.

agree

to believe the same thing as someone else

Did you agree with what the teacher said?

allowance

a set amount of money given on a regular basis

Sue asked her parents for more allowance.

appetizer

a small portion of food or drink served before a main meal

Let's order an appetizer to get us ready for the main course.

due

expected according to timetable, promise etc

He had been putting off doing his chemistry report which was due on Monday.

extra

more than what is required

Having a part time job will give you extra money.

influence

the ability to have an effect on the way a person or thing acts or happens without directly controlling the person or thing

Mrs. Clinton had a strong influence on her husband's presidency.

receipt

a statement listing what you have purchased or paid for and the amount you paid

The rude taxi driver snapped when Alison asked for a receipt.

strict

expecting rules to be followed

These were costly lessons to learn, but now stricter regulations are in place.

subject

course of study

The subject of today's lecture will be pop culture.

topic

subject; contents; theme of a discussion or piece of writing

Sometimes it is hard to choose a topic to write about.

candidate

a person being considered for some role, such as a job, membership in a group or government office

She is the next candidate for the promotion.

competition

the act or process of trying to win or be better than others at something

The competition in the auto industry includes several different countries.

correspondent

a person employed by a newspaper, a TV station, etc. to report on a news event

The correspondent was live from the war zone.

election

event at which people vote

This year's elections will be historic for our country.

estimate

a general guess or judgment regarding the value, quality, or nature of something that is based upon previous information or facts

Can you give me an estimate of how much it will cost to fix my car?

injured

badly hurt

She can’t play soccer this week because her ankle is injured.

regret

to feel sorry about something

I really regret what happened.

rescuer

a person who saves another from danger

The rescuer gave his life to save the injured victims.

victim

a person who is tricked by another person

She was a victim of the flood.

vote

to express an opinion or choice by raising one's hand, casting a vote, or speaking

The senators will vote on the proposed legislation in the next session

bulb

an incandescent lamp or its glass housing

The lamp fell over and the bulb smashed.

exhibit

a display

The exhibit at the museum will last for three more weeks.

exit

an area that takes people out of a building, house, etc.

The airplane had six exits.

in front of

ahead of

A woman with a large hat was sitting in front of me in the theater.

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.

oval

shape like a circle that is flattened with two long, straight sides and round ends

An egg is a good example of an oval.

plaid

having differently colored yarns in a crossbred pattern

Betsy wore a cute plaid skirt to school.

rectangle

a flat shape with four sides at 90 degree angles, and with opposite sides of equal length

Most cell phones have about the same shape as a rectangle.

solid

having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily

After the long flight, she was glad to be on solid ground.

triangle

a closed shape with three straight sides

I folded the square piece of paper in half, and now it’s a triangle.

adventure

an unusual experience that is possibly dangerous

I want to hear your adventure in Africa.

backward

toward the back; with the back leading

The fact that emus cannot walk backwards has baffled scientists for years.

character

a person in a book or movie

My favorite character in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter.

gather

to come together

Everyone gathered around the fire to keep warm on the chilly night.

kneel

to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground

Some people kneel when they pray.

landscape

a broad view of the land

The woman wanted to purchase a house that would have a beautiful view of the landscape.

portrait

picture of person

He bought a new portrait of himself.

realistic

accepting things as they are in fact and not basing decisions on unlikely hopes for the future

Although the book was fiction, the book's portrayal of historic events was very realistic.

shake hands

to join hands with another and move them up and down

They shook hands after they made the deal.

squat

to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body

I usually squat a few times in the morning to stretch my leg muscles.

announce

to tell people about something officially

The National Weather Service will announce that there is a possibility of a tornado.

awesome

inspiring extreme wonderment and awe

She was given an awesome task to complete.

cemetery

a place where dead bodies are buried

I am afraid to walk by a cemetery at night.

college

an institution of higher learning especially one providing a general or liberal arts education

Craig attended a college in a small town.

graduate

to complete a level of schooling

I need to find a good job after I graduate so I can start paying off my student loans

retire

to leave a job because of age

My father hopes to retire form the job next year.

seldom

not often

I seldom go out with friends; I prefer to stay home and watch a good movie.

shimmering

to shine with a subdued flickering light

The lake was shimmering in the morning light.

sleepwalking

the act of getting out of bed and walking while still asleep

sleepwalking can be a dangerous condition if not corrected.

wander

to go from place to place without a fixed plan or goal

After losing his job, he wandered through the streets trying to figure out why he was laid off.

depend

to rely; place trust

Find someone who you can really depend on if you want a business partner.

dime

a coin worth 10 pennies

Can you give me a dollar for these ten dimes?

fertilizer

a substance used to help plants grow

I bought some fertilizer for the grass in my lawn as well as for the houseplants.

nickel

a coin worth 5 pennies

I have a nickel that was made in 1935.

organic

food grown without synthetic chemical additives

I always buy organic food if I can.

owe

to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you

I owe Gene 50 dollars from last week.

penny

a penny is one cent, or a coin worth one cent

Every penny is precious.

property

something that is owned by a person, a group, or a business

The park is private property and not open to the public.

quarter

a quarter is an American or Canadian coin that is worth 25 cents

When I was a boy, a video game only cost a quarter to play.

threw away

to get rid of; to dispose

She made sure that the kids threw away their wrappers after eating their ice cream.

actual

real; true

The actual time is 11:58 AM.

application

an official request, usually on paper

In order to get a student visa, you will have to fill out this application.

candidate

a person being considered for some role, such as a job, membership in a group or government office

She is the next candidate for the promotion.

dawn

the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky

I was up by dawn to make it to the airport on time.

dusk

the time before night when it is not yet dark

Just as day turned to dusk, the lights of the buildings came on.

local

of or relating to a particular area; nearby

Tom walked to the local shops and bought some food.

midday

12pm; in the middle of the day

The sun is at its highest point at midday.

postpone

to move a planned event or activity to a later time or date

The due date was postponed as the workers did not finish their work on time.

somehow

in a way or by some means which is not known or not stated

I will somehow find a way to pay her back.

volunteer

a person who offers to do something; a person who works without pay

The students volunteered to help out at the charity ball.

apologize

express remorse for something

You must apologize to people when you hurt them.

appreciate

to be thankful or grateful for something or someone

I appreciate my mother taking care of me so many times.

assign

to give something to a particular person or thing

The manager assigned us the best room of the hotel.

effort

work of mind or body required to do something

She put a lot of effort into planning the party.

employee

someone who is paid to work for someone else

She is my former employee, and now she works for Microsoft.

figure

to believe or expect something

He figured he had lots of time to get there.

honor

to treat with respect

The professor was honored for dedication to human rights in a ceremony Friday night.

reject

to disbelieve; to dismiss as untrue

He rejected me because I smoke.

reservation

an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, ect.

I asked her to make a reservation for seven o’clock.

stomachache

pain in the stomach

Mona got a terrible stomachache after she ate the clams.

architecture

the art and science of designing buildings

She studied architecture in college.

development

when someone or something grows or changes into a more advanced form

The development of the health center has increased every year.

drought

a period of dry weather

We could not have a campfire because of the drought.

origin

the location of where something begins or began

The origins of this artifact is unknown, but most believe it is from Asia.

outgrow

to grow bigger than or too big for something

My son outgrew his shoes in only about 7 months.

particular

being special or more than is typical

Every animal lives in its own particular habitat.

pharmacy

a shop where medicines are prepared and sold

I had to go to the pharmacy to pick up some medicine.

relation

a connection or similarity between two things

There is a relation between dolphins and porpoises.

spice

something used or added to make food taste good

I like to add some spices to my hamburger.

variety

a wide range of differences; a certain type

There is a variety of chocolates at the supermarket.

decrease

to go down in size or amount

The new product has decreased in popularity.

expense

the amount of money that you use to buy something

She had enough money to pay tuition, but not enough to cover her living expenses.

grade

a mark or score in a school course of study

A good grade will boost the confidence of the student.

height

The height of a person or thing is their size or length from the bottom to the top.

The height of the mountain is like no other in this area.

improve

to make something better

He wants to improve his math grade.

increase

to become more or larger

We are trying to increase our sales this month.

landfill

a place where garbage is buried between layers of dirt

All the garbage goes into landfills.

population

all the people living in a particular country, area or place

The population of my hometown is about 70,000.

snowfall

the amount of snow that falls in a particular area during a period

There was a great deal of snowfall overnight.

temperature

the degree of heat or cold in a body or an environment

temperatures were far below zero.