Target Listening-Student Book 1 (E)
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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.
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