Listening Practice through Dictation-Book 4 (E)

aestivation

summer dormancy

The effects of aestivation are largely the same as for hibernation.

climate

typical weather in region

The climates of northern countries like northern Canada, northern Europe, and Mongolia are very cold.

crack

thin break

There was a large crack on the wall right after the earthquake.

hibernate

pass winter asleep

Some animals hibernate in the winter.

include

contain

His name is not included in the list.

lizard

four-legged reptile

My brother has a pet lizard named Larry.

shelter

structure that protects or covers

The people made shelters to stay warm.

squirrel

small bushy-tailed rodent

The squirrel ate my hazelnut that I'm holding!

underground

beneath Earth's surface

A subway travels underground!

weather

state of atmosphere

The weather in Korea is very cold in winter.

ability

the power or skill to do something

Some people have the ability to roll their tongues into a U-shape.

confidence

belief in own abilities

You should have confidence in your skills.

convince

to make them sure of something

She convinced me to buy the house.

division

dividing one number by another

A season is also a division of the year!

encourage

to make them want to do something

My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.

experiment

scientific test

This is an experiment to see if our new idea will work.

impress

to make that person proud

He was able to impress the girls with his new dance.

multiplication

mathematical operation

Students have hard time solving multiplication problems.

primary school

same as elementary school

She went to a primary school at the age of 8.

subtraction

deduction of number

You must study subtraction after mastering addition.

audience

people watching performance

The audience waited for the movie to begin.

bitter

When a person is bitter, they are upset with someone or a situation.

He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.

death

the act of dying

The death of our mother was difficult to handle.

despite

regardless of

We still played the soccer game, despite the fact that it was raining.

enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a very strong good feeling about something.

The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the soccer team by cheering loudly.

gossip

Gossip is information that might be untrue but is still discussed anyway.

The friends exchanged gossip about the people they knew in school.

scene

division of act of play

The screenwriter spent a lot of time planning each scene in the movie.

sword

long-bladed weapon

A thousand small swords!’ I thought. I looked down. They were arrows!

theater

place for plays

How are Chinese and Japanese theater different?

tragedy

tragic play

She were in a tragedy on the stage.

apparently

in a way that is easy to see or understand; in an obvious manner

He apparently had never read that book before.

appeal

attract or fascinate somebody

Wrestling programs are more appealing to boys than girls.

arrogant

proudly contemptuous

People think he is very arrogant because he always tells others what to do.

bright

intensely colored

It is too bright outside today.

landscape

visually distinct scenery

The outdoor landscape was beautiful with all the mountains and lakes.

model

a copy of something that is usually smaller than the real thing

We are building a model of the skeleton for the biology class.

oil paint

paint containing oil

This was Davinci's first oil painting on canvas.

portrait

picture of person

He bought a new portrait of himself.

unusual

remarkable

Their uniforms are very unusual.

wife

man's spouse

My mother has been my father's wife for years.

combine

to join together in one whole

combine eggs, sugar and vanilla in the bowl and then mix them.

examine

to look at it carefully

The doctor examined my eyes today.

human

member of human species

humans have adapted to live all over the world.

inner

near or closer to center

I began listening to my own feelings and inner wisdom.

inventor

a person who creates new things

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of his day.

lifelike

true to life

I think it is incredible that artists can make things that are so lifelike out of metal.

lifetime

encompassing an entire lifespan

Vickie has been a lifetime friend of ours.

observer

somebody who sees or watches something

The observer was looking at the classroom.

parachute

canopy for slowing fall from aircraft

The space capsule was so big it had eight parachutes to help it land safely.

talented

having natural ability

She is a talented musician.

blind

unable to see

Brad is blind in one eye.

complex

not being simple

The process of creating each pot is complex.

continue

to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping

It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.

deaf

When someone is deaf, they cannot hear.

Susan was born deaf.

genius

a person of rare talent and ability

Certainly, Mozart was one of the great musical geniuses of any era.

immortal beloved

is the mysterious addressee of a love letter which composer Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven's "immortal beloved" remains a mystery, and continues to generate debate.

orchestra

large group of musicians

You can hear different types of instruments in an orchestra.

remarkable

interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice

All of the contestants have remarkable talents.

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.

western

in west

The sun set over the western mountains.

appliance

domestic electrical machine

Many homes have appliances like toasters and refrigerators.

couple

two people sharing lives

I need to buy a couple of cans of soup.

decoration

something used for adornment

The houses are used for decoration, and for eating!

department store

a large store that sells perfume, clothes, toys, things for the home, and sometimes food

My mother can spend hours at the department store.

housewarming

a party given after moving in to a new house

Thanks for inviting me to your housewarming party.

linen

a fabric made from flax

All US bills weigh one gram and are printed on paper made out of cotton and linen.

present

gift

I brought Bobbi a present because she was sick.

register

to put a name or information on an official list or book

Manny and Jim registered at the new healthclub today.

stuff

Stuff is a word used to refer to things without mentioning the things by name.

We gave a lot of stuff to the charity.

wedding

a marriage ceremony

Zeus gave the couple a box as a wedding present.

available

can get it

There were many seats available in the room.

dealer

seller or trader

The dealer gave everyone a card.

endangered

at risk of extinction

We all need to help in protecting endangered species.

envelope

paper cover for letter

She is sticking a stamp on the envelope.

exchange

give something and get something

We exchanged cell phone numbers on the bus.

inexpensive

cheap: not costing much money

They wanted to stay in an inexpensive hotel during the holiday.

refreshment

something to eat and drink

Would you like some refreshments after dinner?

stamp

gummed paper paying for postage

Put a stamp on your postcard before you mail it.

trade

exchange something

The two leaders decided to trade their weapons before leaving the town.

various

of different kinds

She has various kinds of bag in her closet.

at the same time

simultaneously

She was laughing and crying at the same time.

barber

somebody who cuts hair

The barber is trimming the man's hair.

bowling

rolling ball at pins

A perfect score in bowling is 300.

championship

contest to decide champion

The ice-skating championship was awarded to Yuna Kim.

defeat

beat competitor

The champion defeated the challenger in the last round.

finger

digit of hand

We have ten fingers.

fist

clenched hand

The angry boy tightened his fist.

flat

even and smooth

We must build the basketball court on flat ground.

palm

inner surface of hand

Her palm was cold and freezing.

scissors

instrument for cutting something

You should use the scissors to cut the paperbag.

ailment

illness

Because of this, there were some very strange treatments for simple ailments.

blind

unable to see

Brad is blind in one eye.

burglar

illegal intruder

The police caught the burglar at 3am in the morning.

companion

somebody to be with

Phileas longtime companion was her dog named Collie.

compassion

sympathy

Mother Teresa has become a role model for compassion and caring in a sorrowing world.

fellow

companion

Many of my fellows agreed with the plan to modernize our accounting system.

heart attack

damage to heart

Jake’s mother had a heart attack when she was 40 years old.

loyal

faithful

A loyal friend will always support you during times of trouble and hardship.

scare away

frighten somebody

They scared away the pigeons on the street.

spirit

life force of person

Many religions emphasize the immortal characteristic of the human spirit.

aerobics

fitness exercises

She does aerobics every day.

center

place for particular activity

The hotel is located in the center of the town.

discount

reduction in price

University students are offered a discount when purchasing tickets.

expert

somebody skilled or knowledgeable

The professor is an expert in physics.

fitness

being physically fit

Physical fitness is very important.

kindergarten

preschool

Can you please pick up James frim the kindergarten?

outdoor

concerned with open air

She hates to participate outdoor activities.

serious

very bad or great

Too much rain can be a serious problem for farmers.

slide

structure that children play on

The children lined up to go down the slide.

suit

be right

The style of the dress suits her perfectly.

chemical

relating to chemistry

We watched as a chemical reaction took place between the substances.

chlorophyll

green plant pigment used in photosynthesis

Within the chlorophyll, the light photons are converted into energy packets for the plant to use.

earthquake

shaking of earth's crust

There is an earthquake almost daily in Japan.

fade

gradually become less bright or loud

The washing machine faded my blue shirt.

migrate

move from place to place

When the temperature drops, birds will often migrate to places with warmer climates.

nest

a place where birds live

A bird had made a nest in the tree.

reveal

expose something

When are you going to reveal your secret?

sense

to recognize the presence of something

The computer sensed a virus in its software.

survive

not die or disappear

Polar bears are able to survive in the most extreme environments.

thief

somebody who steals

The thief was sent to jail.

audition

test performance by candidate

They are holding auditions for the upcoming school play.

kidnap

abduct somebody

The terrorist often kidnap innocent people.

line

actor's words

How you say the actor's lines is one of the most important things in acting.

pirate

robber at sea

He was a pirate with only one eye.

positive

optimistic

The musician received a positive response from the public.

princess

royal woman or girl

The princess lives in the most beautiful castle.

script

text of play or broadcast

You should memorize the script so that you can perform well on stage.

sword

long-bladed weapon

A thousand small swords!’ I thought. I looked down. They were arrows!

treasure

jewels and precious objects

The treasure was all stolen by the burglar.

weapon

device designed to injure or kill

This weapon will help the soldiers defeat their enemies in battle.

apply

to make an application or request

This explanation will not apply to all cases.

arithmetic

basic math, calculation

A solid understanding of arithmetic is crucial for studying algebra.

equal

identical

I have three pencils and you have three pencils. We are equal.

equipment

necessary items

What sort of equipment will I need to climb?

huge

enormous

The Statue of Liberty is a huge statue.

imagine

form image of something in mind

Tom imagined himself of being an astronaut.

multiply

perform multiplication

If you multiply two by two, you get four.

require

need something or somebody

We require teachers to have a university degree before applying for vacancies.

subtract

deduct arithmetically

Children learned how to subtract numbers from 1 to 10

suppose

imagine as possible

I suppose he will be back home at 11pm.

apologize

express remorse for something

You must apologize to people when you hurt them.

call someone names

swear at someone

Billy cried when the other kids called him names.

location

position

She told me the location and I found her.

manners

social behavior

You should learn your manners!

mistake

incorrect act or decision

I got the question wrong because of a simple mistake.

object

something visible or tangible

The moving object was being controlled by Harry.

remind

cause to think of something

We never have to remind it to beat.

respect

esteem

The rich man taught young Kim to respect the animals.

spy

act as spy

My sister asked me to spy on my youger brother.

succeed

follow something in time

Some people succeed at climbing Mt. Everest.

difference

distinguishing feature

The main difference between the TVs is the price.

divorce

official ending of marriage

Mrs. Lyons was seeking a(n) divorce from her husband.

expect

confidently believe something

She was expecting a visit from her grandfather.

increase

make or become larger or greater

We are trying to increase our sales this month.

marriage

legal relationship between spouses

Their marriage lasted for thirty-seven years.

population

the number of people

The world population is 7 billion.

prefer

like somebody or something better

I prefer drinking coffee than tea.

single

without spouse or partner

She wanted to be single until the age of 30.

trend

a general direction or tendency

Current trends in South Korea is wearing short pants.

unmarried

not married

The unmarried couple were going on a date in Seoul.

amount

declare winner by voting

The amount of flour wasn't enough for the bread.

average

typical amount

The average person works eight hours a day.

choice

act of choosing something or somebody

Her first choice was salad and second was chicken.

election

event at which people vote

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

equal

identical

They were given equal rights to speak on the podium.

household

people who live together

A lot of household wastes can be recycled.

method

way of doing something

Everyone has a different method of solving the problems.

privilege

give somebody special rights

My parents gave me a privilege to watch television.

tie

have equal score

The two teams tied each other during the contest.

vote

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

The citizens will vote for a new mayor next week.

active

showing involvement or energy

David needs an active lifestyle.

beard

hair growing on man's chin

He loves his grandfather's hairy beard.

blackboard

board on which to write things

The blackboard was full of writings after the class.

demonstrate

explain workings of something

She demonstrated her plans to the co-workers.

edge

border

The edge of the pool was very slippery.

gesture

body movements

My teacher makes lots of gestures when she speaks.

guilty

officially found responsible for crime

I felt guilty when I took her snacks.

judge

a senior official in court of law

The judge didn't decide who the innocent was.

remain

continue in specified condition

Jane remained in the building because the weather was bad.

wastebasket

container for waste

Throw out your trash to the wastebasket and clean the room!

adventure

exciting experience

Walton was going to start a great adventure and wished he had a friend to share it with.

childhood

somebody's earliest years

My childhood was full of memories with my family.

goodbye

act of leaving

SHe didn't want to say goodbye, but it was time for him to leave.

include

contain

You should include your name on the list.

interest

enjoyable things

Their interest was reading out the main topic of a newspaper everyday.

keep in touch

to stay in contact with someone

My friend and I always keep in touch though we live far apart from eachother.

major

student in specialty

Janet wants to major in mathematics.

remind

cause to think of something

I always have to remind my mother to close the door before leaving the room.

shy

uncomfortable with others

He was too shy to ask her to marry him.

used to

indicates habitual action

I used to like skate boarding when I was 16 years old.

born

brought into being by birth

Dolly was cloned at a university in Scotland. Dolly was born on July 5th, 1996.

boxer

fighter; fighter in boxing matches

His dream was to become a boxer.

confusing

not understandable

The answer to the question was confusing.

driver's license

document permitting somebody to drive

She got her driver's license when she was 20 years old.

name after

to give someone or something the same name as someone or something else

Apple, the technology company, was named after that apple!

navigator

somebody in charge of navigation

Mason was a navigator on a bomber in World War II.

nickname

an informal name or title for someone given by friends or family, often determined by a person's appearance, interests or actions

Maria's nickname was ＂Smalls＂ because she was much shorter than all of her friends.

pure

not mixed

This material is warrented to be pure silk.

ridiculous

unreasonable

Steven looked ridiculous with those huge hat.

success

achievement of intention

The success of her last project helped the company's problem.

accountant

somebody who checks finances

The accountant helped me keep track of my money.

career

long-term or lifelong job

Her career in the medical field spanned over 30 years.

consider

judge something

You should consider it carefully.

factor

influence

Some say love is the only factor to a relationship. I think there are many others.

impatient

easily annoyed

The impatient child cried because he wanted to leave the room.

mood

state of mind

Lisa was in a good mood because I gave her all the sweets.

personality

somebody's set of characteristics

His personality was quite eccentric when it came to interacting with others.

salary

payment for nonmanual work

His salary increased as his performance at work improved.

status

rank

She had achieved the status of being the smartest girl in the class.

unfriendly

hostile

He's very unfriendly and I'm afraid to talk to him.

accurate

correct

If the scale is accurate, then the package weighs six pounds.

actual

real

The actual examination will be held tomorrow morning.

conversation

casual talk

My dad and I had a great conversation about my future.

dislike

not like somebody or something

I dislike the taste of a cucumber.

improve

make or become better

His handwriting has greatly improved as he practiced writing everyday.

intention

aim or objective

My intention was to help you, not hurt you.

interpret

find meaning of something

Can you please interpret what she wants to say?

measurement

measuring of something

The measurement of the room was off by a few inches.

negative

pessimistic

The most negative problem of the program is its high cost.

shrink

To shrink means to get smaller.

If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!

atmosphere

gas around astronomical object

The sky is also known as the atmosphere.

crocodile

large reptile with strong jaws

The big crocodile came up out of the water.

dinosaur

extinct reptile

There were many types of dinosaurs in the past.

earthquake

shaking of earth's crust

There is an earthquake almost daily in Japan.

exist

be, live

When my father was born, color television did not exist.

extinct

no longer in existence

How did dinosaurs became extinct?

meteor

fiery mass of rock from space

The meteor shined brightly in the night sky.

mystery

puzzling event or situation

The question of the origins of the universe is perhaps the greatest mystery for all humankind.

reptile

cold-blooded scaly vertebrate

The zoo has a lot of reptiles.

tidal

relating to the regular rising and falling of the level of the ocean

Surfers use small tidal waves to ride on their boards.

check-up

investigate

You should go for a check up if you think you're sick.

clue

aid in solving mystery

We used the clues to guess the answer.

injure

hurt somebody or something

I was injured when I fell from the swing.

observe

watch something attentively

Tony observed the class before beginning the lesson.

ranch

livestock farm on rangeland

There are many horses in that ranch.

surgery

medical procedures involving operations

You can’t have anything to eat or drink before surgery.

tumor

mass of tissue

Doctors recently discovered a brain tumor in the woman's brain.

vaccination

immunize somebody

Leo needs to get a vaccination tha prevents from getting a flu.

veterinarian

practitioner of veterinary medicine

Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.

wound

injury to body

The wound will soon heal.

certainly

definitely

She certainly won't forget the appointment.

chills

moderate coldness

The chills from the cold wind made John shiver.

common

everyday

Is it common for the weather to be cold?

fever

unusually high body temperature

Corinna is resting because she has a high fever.

flu

widespread viral illness

I missed four days of work last year when I was sick with the flu.

plenty

large amount

I have plenty of cookies so you can take one.

sore

painful

The thumb was swollen and it was sore.

stomachache

pain in the stomach

Mona got a terrible stomachache after she ate the clams.

thermometer

an instrument for measuring temperature

You’ve got a 103 temperature on the thermometer. You’re definitely sick.

tongue

the soft, movable piece of flesh, inside the mouth, used for tasting, eating and, in people, for talking

You taste food with your tongue.

awful

extremely bad

He looked awful when he had his haircut.

bead

ball for necklace

Women love to wear pearl beads around their neck.

bless

make somebody or something holy

The angel blessed the newborn baby to keep it safe.

dust

small dry particles

In this picture, the bright yellow dust inside the purple tulip is pollen.

muscle

body tissue producing movement

You can see soccer players stretching their muscles.

particle

tiny piece

Small particles of the dirt were present in the winter.

plague

epidemic disease

Genesis accounts the telling of the deadly plagues that brought disaster to Egypt.

protect

keep somebody or something safe

The cover protects the machine.

sneeze

make sneeze

Please use a tissue when you sneeze.

tiny

extremely small

You cannot eat me. I am too tiny.

amount

quantity

We've had a huge amount of help from people.

challenge

stimulating test of abilities

You should challenge someone who lies about you.

control

ability to manage something

He grabbed the controls and steered the machine away from the people.

crossword puzzle

word puzzle on square grid

Children loves to play crossword puzzle.

direction

way

Which direction should we go from here?

frozen

with ice

The frozen yogurt is everyone's favorite dessert.

make sure

to check that something is the case, or that something has been done as instructed or requested

Please make sure you turn off the light when you leave the room.

ski

board used to slide across snow

skiing is her favorite sport.

snowboard

board for sliding on snow

I'll bring snowboard when I go skiing.

stuck

jammed or caught

The submarine was stuck and couldn't move.

appreciate

understand something

Mozart thought that people in a big city would appreciate his work.

bitter

having a sharp, bad taste; not sweet

He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.

black tea

tea leaves fermented before drying

Some people can't drink black tea.

dump

drop or put down something carelessly

She dumped the garbage into the trash can.

flavor

characteristic taste

Shannon enjoys a strong flavor of black coffee.

incident

event

The strange incident remained as a mystery.

revolution

overthrow of government

The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.

shipment

goods shipped together

The goods are ready for shipment.

taste

to briefly experience something to see what it is like and if more is wanted

Never before have I tasted defeat like this.

valuable

worth great deal of money

She has a lot of valuable jewelry.

accidentally

incidental

I accidentally dialed the wrong number by mistake.

against

in competition with

A parasol is designed to protect against sunlight.

ankle

joint between foot and leg

He hurt his ankle when he fell down the stairs.

coach

somebody who trains sports players

Tiger Woods’ dad used to be his coach.

disappointed

not satisfied

What are you looking so disappointed about?

injury

physical damage

He dropped out of the race because of an injury.

reply

respond to what somebody says

Should I reply to his text message right away?

return

come or go back

May I return these pants if they don’t fit?

suddenly

happening quickly and unexpectedly

The girls were having a good time when, suddenly, the doorbell rang.

swell

become larger than normal

After he twisted his foot, his ankle swelled and turned red.

cargo

goods carried as freight

Many ships don’t carry much cargo.

complicated

difficult

The test was very complicated, and I don't think I did very well.

container

object used to hold something

We need to have a big container so we can bring food for the picnic.

haul

pull or drag something

Mally was able to haul away more seaweed than her elderly grandfather.

junk

used goods for sale

Throw all your junks in the bin.

massive

bulky

The wheels on his truck were massive.

moving van

van for transporting furniture

We should hire a moving van after packing all the bags to move out.

suitcase

container for belongings during travel

He had two suitcases for the trip to Boracay.

transport

carry somebody or something

The pineapples are transported in large trucks.

truck

large commercial freight transport vehicle

The goods were loaded onto a truck for transport.

average

typical amount

The average rate to stay at this hotel room is $120.

cigarette

roll of shredded tobacco

You have to be at least 18 years old to legally buy cigarettes in the US.

force

compel somebody

The manager forced the employees to work long hours without pay.

individual

of or for one person

I will consider each individual case separately before I come to any conclusions.

leader

somebody whom people follow

He is a good leader for this company.

passenger

somebody traveling in vehicle

There are 200 passengers on board for this flight.

safety

freedom from danger

This is a place where children can play in safety.

seat belt

security harness

Put on your seatbelt.

smoke

use tobacco

Is there an area near here where I can smoke?

survive

not die or disappear

Polar bears are able to survive in the most extreme environments.

airline

system of flying

A pilot needs to use this airline.

deal

bargain

He has got a great deal on his new car.

deliver

carry something to somebody

I am going to deliver this package.

kangaroo

marsupial with powerful hindquarters

The kangaroo at the zoo was the most popular animal.

luggage

suitcases and bags

Did you remember where you placed your luggage?

manage

administer or run something

I had to manage the meeting by myself.

rainforest

thick tropical forest

There are many rare rainforest animals.

round trip

trip there and back

The price of the round trip was $315.

thunderstorm

a storm with thunder and lightning and heavy rain

She was scared of thunderstorms last night.

unpleasant

not pleasing

You drink a raw egg every morning? That looks quite unpleasant.

afford

be able to buy something

He could not afford a new car, so he bought a used one.

business

air-travel category

He booked a business class ticket on his way to Korea.

curtain

cloth hung to cover something

She opened the curtains to let the light get into the room.

delay

make somebody or something late

There was a car accident that delayed my bus.

economy

cheaper category

Most people fly in the economy class.

first class

best accommodations

first class tickets for the trip were quite expensive.

flight

process or act of flying

I watched the baby bird make his first flight.

international

involving several countries

Trade between countries is called international trade.

passenger

somebody traveling in vehicle

There are 200 passengers on board for this flight.

service

work for customers

Although the service was slow, the waiters were polite.

acid

corrosive substance

If there is too much pollution, rain can turn to acid rain.

Alzheimer's disease

medical disorder causing dementia

There is no treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

cancer

malignant tumor

Smoking causes lung cancer, so you should stop right away.

carpool

group using own cars in turn

She used to carpool the car when her car was broken.

effect

the result of a particular influence

Because he worked fewer hours a week, the effect could be seen in his weekly pay.

exhaust

tire somebody out

The participants were asked to do these tasks until they felt exhausted.

fume

Fumes are unhealthy smoke and gases that are made by fires or chemicals.

The engine put unpleasant, black fumes into the air.

nitrogen

colorless odorless gas

Under the ground, the bean plant’s roots add nitrogen to the soil.

reduce

to lessen or decrease

I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

sulfur

yellow nonmetallic element

The air was filled with the smell of sulfur.

breakfast

day's first meal

you chould eat your breakfast before going to class.

cave

large underground hollow

Many bats flew out of the caves.

deck

floor surface across ship

The deck of the ship was washed every morning.

explore

travel for discovery

When the children found the cave, they explored it.

island

piece of land surrounded by water

Which island in Hawaii are you going to?

lounge

public room for relaxing

The lounge was full of travellers.

on board

into or on a vehicle, especially a train, boat, or airplane

The captain went on board his ship.

seashell

empty shell of sea organism

We started to pick up the seashells on the shore.

shore

the edge of a large body of water

All of the boats were floating near the shore.

volleyball

team sport

I play both tennis and volleyball.

cancel

a request will not happen

She cancelled the rest of her plans because of the rain.

continue

to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping

It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.

degree

unit of temperature measurement

The temperature fell 10 degrees last night.

forecast

a statement about what is going to happen

The weather forecast for the next three days is supposed to be warm and sunny.

groceries

food sold in grocery store

She bought some groceries on her way back home.

occasional

occurring irregularly

It is cloudy with occasional showers.

resident

somebody living in a place

The residents of Hawaii enjoy a very scenic view.

shower

brief fall of rain

The shower was over and a rainbow appeared from the sky.

spell

period of time

Before becoming a famous actor, he worked as a waiter for a spell.

unbelievable

being very hard to believe and probably not true

The Yellowstone caldera was a real place with unbelievable strangeness and beauty.

attach

to fasten; to join

I usually use a paperclip to attach two pieces of paper together.

behave

act

You cannot behave the way you do.

concentrate

think intensely about something

These children can’t concentrate on their work.

flexible

capable of being modified or adapted

Because she was self-employed, her schedule was very flexible.

incredible

wonderful, fabulous

The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.

invention

the process of creating a new device or idea

The computer is a useful invention.

ladder

a device made of two long pieces of metal, wood or rope, connected by steps, that is used to reach high places

The other little people brought some ladders.

portable

easily moved around

The mother bought each of her children a portable CD player.

unusual

being rare or uncommon; not ordinary

It is not unusual for people to ask me questions about my job and family. In fact, I get a lot of such questions.

waist

the middle part of your body

Empire dresses had a high waist.

contest

a game or a race

The girls had a contest to see who could jump higher.

determine

to decide; to find the truth

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

disturb

to bother people while they are trying to do something, or prevent them from continuing

No one likes to be disturbed when sleeping.

frequency

The frequency of something is the number of times that it happens.

The frequency of rainstorms is very high, especially during the spring.

invisible

impossible to see

The monster was invisible, nonetheless, the little girl was still terrified of it.

knock someone down

make somebody or something fall

The man knock him down when the thief was running away.

measure

find size or quantity of something

Eratosthenes, the Greek librarian in Alexandria, was able to measure the circumference of Earth using simple geometry

microphone

device for converting sounds

The singer’s microphone broke and people could hardly hear him sing.

powerful

being able to control or influence people, events, or things

The president is the most powerful official in our government.

reduce

to lessen or decrease

I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

calculator

a small electronic or mechanical device that can solve mathematical problems

We were allowed to use a calculator during our math exam.

convert

to change it into something else

The man converted his messy field into a garden of flowers.

dimension

measurement of size of something

All these are deep pleasures which combine all my senses and momentarily transport me into another dimension of living.

equivalent

being alike in quality, value, purpose or degree

1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.

figure out

work something out

The students are trying to figure out the magician's trick.

height

Height is how tall someone or something is

My height is 168 centimeters.

measurement

the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity

Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.

multiply

perform multiplication

If you multiply two by two, you get four.

weigh

to see how heavy it is

The little dog weighed exactly 3 kgs.

width

distance across

the measurement of something

convenient

making life easier

This is a very convenient method for banks and store owners to check if a bill is real or not.

criticize

express disapproval of somebody or something

Stravinsky criticized many things he didn’t like about his own country.

face to face

in each other's presence

We have plenty of opportunities to communicate with people face to face.

lonely

causing feelings of sadness because one is alone

When you are isolated you begin to feel lonely.

opinion

personal view

Our opinion did not differ from that of the other parents.

response

a reaction to something

What was his response when he found out his wife was pregnant?

statistics

a set of numerical data

The statistics show that teenagers are less likely to attend lectures than those over 20.

tool

device for doing work

The man used the tools to fix the computer.

transform

change something dramatically

Water pumps can transform communities.

wisely

in a wise, or smart way

Use your time wisely by reviewing for the exam.