Listening Success-Book 2 (E)

adult

a person who is legally responsible for himself or herself

Not too many adults come to see this movie.

apparently

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

Gwen apparently has a gift for languages.

complicated

difficult, not easy

Math problems can be very complicated.

confuse

to fail to distinguish something from another thing

Tom received so much advise from different people, it has left him confused.

expensive

being costly; having a high price or value

Sue bought an expensive dress for the big party.

keep in touch

in communication (with)

Even though I life in a different country than my family, we manage to keep in touch by email.

prefer to

to choose or want one thing rather than another

I prefer to stay home and read rather than going out to a movie.

stationery

paper for writing letters

I took some stationery and wrote him a nice thank you letter.

stuff

things

I have to put all this stuff into my backpack.

though

in contrast with another fact or statement

We went to school together. though I haven't seen her in years.

adventure

an unusual experience that is possibly dangerous

Hiking in the jungle was a wonderful adventure for those who live in the city.

celebrate

to do something special for a holiday or other event

Many people celebrate Easter by going to church.

correct

agreeing with fact or known truth

The correct answer to question 57 is choice b. Choices a and c are incorrect.

extra

more than what is normal or expected

Do you have an extra pencil I can borrow for the test?

following

coming after; next

Test results were out the following day.

mushroom

a short FUNGUS that is shaped like an umbrella, sometimes safe to eat

Grilled mushrooms smell and taste very nice.

option

the power or ability to make a choice between different possible choices

She had no other option but to get a divorce.

pitcher

a device to hold and pour liquids

After a long day of sports, Tom drank the whole pitcher of orange juice.

press

to apply steady force on something; to push something

press the red button if the temperature gets too high.

stomachache

to have pain or discomfort in one's stomach

Shortly after dinner, I got a stomachache.

accept

to agree to take something that is offered to you

I will accept their offer and join their company next week.

awful

very bad

Mike thinks that his new haircut is really cool, but most people think he looks awful!

bother

to cause someone to feel ill or in mild pain

It really bothers me when you say you that no one understands you.

condolences

an expresssion of sympathy

My condolences to you and your family about the loss of your grandfather.

deliver

to bring something somewhere

The papers were delivered to the law office at ten o'clock Thursday morning.

express

to state or show what you are thinking or how you are feeling

I am very thankful for all that you have done for me, and I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.

flu

(usually with "the") an illness that causes soreness of the body, fever and tiredness; INFLUENZA

Many of the students came down with the flu and were out for several days.

injury

physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences

The injury to my leg was not that serious.

similar

being very much like someone or something else

Although they sound very different, Portuguese and Spanish look very similar when written.

strict

expecting rules to be followed

The mother gave her son strict orders to be home by midnight.

add

to put one or more separate things together

add sugar to your coffee to make it sweeter.

anniversary

a date on which an important event happened in a previous year

Next week is my 5 year wedding anniversary.

arrange

to organize things or people in a particular way

Can you arrange the books alphabetically according to the authors surname?

book

to reserve something so that you can have or use it at a future time

It is important to book a hotel room to stay in before you go on holiday.

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.

including

having something extra in addition to the main product

The apartment is fully furnished including a bed, TV, washer, and air conditioner.

occasion

an event or an instance in which something occurs

I like to talk to new people whenever the occasion presents itself

payment

the act of giving money for something

I always receive my monthly payment on time.

request

the act of asking for something, usually in a polite and formal manner

The library gets a lot of requests for books about money management.

wrap

to cover or ENCLOSE something with a thin material such as paper or cloth

The baby was wrapped in warm blankets.

attention

notice or awareness given to a person or thing

The little girl raised her hand to get the teacher's attention.

bloom

a flower

The bloom of the cherry tree is very beautiful.

blow

to move on or with the wind

As the wind became stronger, we could see leaves blow by the window.

envious

feeling or showing envy

We were all envious of Jill's success.

forecast

to predict that some event or condition for the future

It is hard to forecast what he is going to say.

protect

to defend someone or something from harm or danger

Wearing a helmet can protect your head.

roadside

the area of land that is on the side of the road

There was some beautiful scenery along the roadside.

sightseeing

the visiting of interesting places, especially by people on holiday

Tom and I went on a sightseeing cruise on the Amazon River.

temperature

a measure of hotness or coldness

The doctor checked Sue's temperature when she had a fever.

thorn

a small, sharp growth on the branch or STEM of some plants

The stem of a rose has sharp thorns.

accident

a bad event that often happens suddenly and mistakenly

There a many accidents in this area, so be careful.

cheer

to shout with happiness and support

The crowd cheers when the team scored the winning run.

compare

to look at something with the idea of how it is similar to or different from something else

If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.

compete

to try to do something better than others who are doing the same thing, often in order to win something

Both of his children try to compete for his attention.

differ

not to be the same

My shirt differs from his in that my collar is white and her's is blue.

encourage

to cause someone to feel courage, confidence or hope

Parents need to encourage children to play more sports and not just to study.

expect

to believe that something is probably going to happen

When do you expect to be back at work?

otherwise

indicates that there will be a bad result if something is done, not done, or done improperly

Press the blue button, otherwise, press the yellow.

realize

to understand or sense something

When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.

strike

to hit

When the ball struck the pins, they all fell over.

apologize

to express regret for a fault, mistake or error

Tom apologized to Sue for being late.

colleague

someone who works in the same office as another worker

He has a very good relationship with his colleagues.

emergency

a sudden happening that calls for an immeidate action

In an emergency, try to remain calm.

errand

a short journey either to take a message or to deliver or collect

Bill had to run some errands after work.

excuse

a reason given for doing something bad or not doing something you should have done

There is no excuse to have not done your homework, if you had time to watch television.

exhausted

to be very physically tired

I was so exhausted that I went straight to bed.

hang out

to spend one's leisure time at a certain place

Jessie and David like to hang out around the beach.

residence

the place where a person lives

Her residence was located three blocks from the beach.

spill

to cause a liquid to fall out of its container

The box fell and the toys spilled all over the floor.

stay up

to remain awake

We stood up and talked until the early morning.

annoy

to bother or slightly anger someone

That dripping faucet is really annoying me.

complain

to express negative thoughts or emotions

Sue needs to stop complaining about everything.

contagious

able to be passed on by touch

The viral infection was very contagious, thus she was barred from getting on the plane.

detention

a place where one is kept in custody or confinement

The inmate was put in detention for starting a fight.

disappointed

unhappy because something is not what one wanted

Andrew was disappointed when he heard the news.

embarrass

to cause someone to feel self-conscious and ill at ease

After I dropped my plate of food I felt so embarrassed.

itchy

having or causing an itching sensation

My mosquito bite was very itchy.

pillar

a thick and tall post that is used to provide support for something such as a building

The Greeks used many pillars in the buildings.

upset

troubled, worried, or angered

Sue was upset when she was scolded by her parents.

affect

to do something that causes a change in someone's situation

The people were badly affected after the tornado ripped through their homes.

allowance

a set amount of money given on a regular basis

Sue asked her parents for more allowance.

borrow

to take or receive something, belonging to another, with the promise of returning it

He was kind enough to let me borrow his car.

cause

to create an effect or result

The storm caused a blackout in many towns.

damage

to harm someone or something physically so that they are hurt or broken

There was very little damage to the house after the storm.

extra

more than what is normal or expected

I have an extra blanket if you need one.

grade

the mark given to determine the quality of a student's academic work

You need to have high grades in high school if you want to go to a good college

junk food

any type of quick, easy to prepare or buy food that is typically not very healthy to eat

I try to stay away from junk food but it is everywhere.

priority

the right to be or go first

My family takes priority over my career. I wouldn't neglect it for the sake of making more money.

sugary

containing or having a taste like sugar

Many cereals are too sugary for kids.

celebrity

a person, usually an entertainer, who is known by many people; a famous person

Most celebrities do not live normal lives like the rest of us.

chemistry

the scientific study of the structure of substances and of the way that they react with other substances

chemistry is a difficult subject, but it is very interesting.

operation

a medical procedure in which a doctor removes or repairs a damaged part of someone's body

The operation on her spine was successful.

perform

to do something to entertain an audience, such as singing a song, acting a part, playing an instrument, etc.

Minnie is going to perform her dance at the talent show at school.

recently

of a period of time not long ago

We recently had a severe storm.

recognize

to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience

I didn’t recognize Sue at first, but when she talked, I knew that it was her.

regular

occurring at an established frequency

We receive a newspaper on a regular basis.

replace

to get something new to put in the place of something that is old, broken or missing

We are going to replace the carpet with hardwood this week.

surgeon

doctor who performs surgery

A surgeon must go to school for many years before they can treat people.

weird

(informal) being very strange, difficult to explain, and unusual

That guy always says something weird at the wrong time.

catch

to get in order to ride

As soon as I found out that I had left my keys in the door, I caught a bus home.

empty

having nothing inside

When I arrived, the classroom was empty. The professor must have canceled class.

information

knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something

Although the news provides much information we must be wary as it may be biased.

invitation

a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event, perform an action, or go somewhere

I sent all my workmates an invitation to my barbecue party this weekend.

join

to PARTICIPATE in an activity with others

Let's join the other kids in a game of baseball.

lock

to close something with a key so that it cannot be opened

Don't forget to lock the door behind you when you leave for the day.

order

to place a request for a product or food or drink

What did you order for dinner?

reject

to refuse to take, consider, or believe something

I do not reject his story, I just question some of the details.

way

the particular method or style someone or something uses to perform an action or considers an issue

How many ways can you fold a paper crane?

whole

referring to all of something; entire

I studied for the whole afternoon.

amount

a quantity of something

Was it worth it paying such a large amount of money for the car?

chore

a light, repeated task usually done to keep a house in order

My weekly chores are taking out the garbage and mowing the lawn.

complain

to express negative thoughts or emotions

Sue needs to stop complaining about everything.

costume

clothing that people wear in order to look like something or someone that they are not

The actors wore special costumes from 18th century England.

personality

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

She has such a kind personality.

rather

preferably, instead

I would rather walk my dog than clean the house.

save

to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or wasted

Walking to work saves gas money.

scenery

the natural views of an area

I enjoy taking long walks and enjoying the scenery.

silly

showing poor judgment; foolish

David is never serious, he is silly.

unfashionable

유행하지 않는, 낡은, 유행에 뒤진

Mia was dressed in a very unfashionable pair of shoes.