Listening Success-Book 3 (E)

available

being possible to use or obtain

The new Harry Potter book will be available in any store from this coming Monday.

encourage

to cause someone to feel courage, confidence or hope

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

foundation

an institution, usually concerned with charity or research, which is supported by private funds

Our foundation was established to help students pay for university.

honor

the good standing a person has in a community

He passed the exams with honors.

influence

to have an effect on the way someone or something acts or happens without directly controlling the person or thing

TV can influence the way children act.

performer

someone who completes a job or task in a particular way

Your brother is quite a performer.

rehearse

to practice the material for a public event or performance that will occur in the future

It is wise for actors to rehearse their parts before the actual performance.

specialize

to name something individually

The company specializes in manufacturing small toys.

sponsorship

a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing

The bank's sponsorship of the event was important.

support

to show acceptance, liking, and willingness to help someone or something

Three beams supported the stage.

catch up

to move or work quickly enough to attain the same progress as others

Since the student had been out of town for nearly a week, he was forced to catch up with the work of the other classmates.

confirm

to state or show whether or not something is true

You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.

definitely

in a manner that is clear and easily understood

I definitely do not want to work on a maggot farm.

emergency

a sudden happening that calls for an immeidate action

In an emergency, try to remain calm.

occupy

to fill a time, a space, or an area

All of the seats on the subway were occupied by people.

patient

a person receiving or waiting for medical care

All patients who stay at the hospital must wear gowns.

reschedule

to agree to a new time and later date for something to happen

Because of the snow storm, we had to reschedule the meeting.

several

being more than two but not a large amount

I've received several complaints about all the noise coming from your apartment.

track

to follow something, usually an animal, by the marks or signs it left behind while moving

The analyst tracked the sales reports for the company.

wonder

to desire to know something

Patty wonders if she can be a rock star.

chore

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

Mowing the lawn is my brother's chore, and cleaning the windows is mine.

daydream

pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to do in the future

I was enjoying a daydream about being on the beach.

drop by

to visit someone

I’ll drop by on my way home.

except

(formal) to leave out someone or something from the rest of the people or things

The cars look similar except that one is smaller.

housework

the act of doing chores around the house such as cleaning, cooking, etc.

Everyone in my family has their own share of housework to do.

instruction

(plural) the written or spoken information about how to do or use something

He ended up breaking the lawnmower because he did not read the instructions before using it.

relax

to rest or do something that one enjoys, particularly after working

A massage will relax my muscles.

reschedule

to agree to a new time and later date for something to happen

Why don't we reschedule the party to Saturday afternoon?

routine

the usual order or manner in which tasks or activities are performed

It is routine for us to eat at least three meals a day.

take over

to take control

We do not have anyone who can take over Richard's job when he retires.

aisle

a long narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema or church

I walked down the aisle to look for my seat.

deposit

to place or put something down in a certain place

Due to the rain, there were many water deposits in the meadow.

directly

right away, immediately

James ran home directly from school, without stopping at the candy store.

entrance

the place where one enters

The bathroom is next to the front entrance.

hardware

the tools, parts, and other things usually made from metal that are used to repair something or perform a particular action

Do you have all the necessary hardware to build a fence?

paycheck

a salary or wage check

Most employees work hard to receive their paycheck.

present

to talk formally about or introduce something, such as a research study, to the public

I have to present my research proposal next week. If all goes well, I will receive a grant.

slip

to escape or become free from someone or something

Don't let it slip your mind to call your mother on her birthday.

supply

to make something that is necessary or wanted available for use

Next week, my friend will supply me with some new web design software, so I can build better websites.

wrench

a tool used for holding and turning objects of different sizes

I used the wrench to loosen the bolts on the machine.

attention

notice or awareness given to a person or thing

Stuart raised his hand to get the student's attention.

cancel

to be ended or made no longer valid

The party was cancelled due to the bad weather.

clue

an object or fact that helps someone understand something or solve a mystery

The muddy footprints leading up to the back door gave a clue as to the identity of the thief.

detective

one who finds information or people, especial finding those who break the law

I want to be a detective when I grow up.

disappear

to stop being VISIBLE

The father often disappears for several hours a day; he needs to be alone.

exclusive

being available to only a particular person or group

This exclusive community requires residents to earn over a million dollars per year.

field trip

a trip by students to gain knowledge away from the classroom at a place like a museum

We took a field trip to the observatory to learn more about the solar system.

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.

scholarship

an amount of money that is given to a student to pay for part or all of the cost of an education

The student received a full-tuition scholarship, but if she doesn't keep making good grades, she will lose it.

sign up

to join an organization or make an agreement to do something etc by writing one's name.

Did you sign up for the school play?

archery

sport of shooting arrows with a bow

archery use arrows to fight enemies.

extracurricular

outside the regular curriculum or program of courses

Baseball and choir would be considered extracurricular activities.

grocery

Groceries are foods you buy at a grocer's or at a supermarket such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods.

I bought enough groceries to last us for the week.

horror

scary; very shocking

Do you like to watch horror movies?

horseback

riding a horse

Police on horseback can move through a large crowd easier than on foot or in a car.

include

to add something to a group or total

Does this computer include a mouse and a mouse pad?

ingredient

one of the food items used when making a meal or drink

Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very good.

prepare

to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose

I prepared myself for the worst situation.

spicy

hot and strongly flavored in taste

Korean's enjoy eating spicy food.

steam

to use the gas produced by boiling water to cook, clean, or heat something

I usually steam my vegetables right before the main course is finished.

approach

to move closer or towards something or someone

The man approached me and asked if I had any spare change.

attack

to act violently

The soldiers will attack if you threaten them.

carol

to sing Christmas songs, sometimes door to door during the holiday season

My class sung Christmas carols at school today.

compliment

a nice remark given to someone

David was showered with compliments after his performance on stage.

faculty

the teachers in a school or college

The faculty at that university is known for their spectacular research.

generous

giving or sharing things freely and willingly in order to help others

Michael is a generous man who gives to those in need whenever he can.

hippopotamus

a large animal with short legs and thick, dark gray skin which lives near water in Africa

A hippopotamus is very large but eats mostly plants.

makeup

what something is made of; the constituent parts of

You might be surprised to find out that the make up of the human body is about 75% water.

orphanage

a building in which many children without parents live

The neighbors placed the little girl in an orphanage when they could not locate the parents.

owned

belonging to or done by a particular person or thing

She makes all of her own clothes.

afterwards

after then; later

Let's eat first. We can go to the park afterwards.

banana split

a dessert that combines a banana split lengthwise with ice cream and other syrups on top

Banana splits do have a lot of calories but they taste so good.

chop

to cut something into pieces with a knife or AX

I chopped up the carrots to add to the salad.

drawing

the creation of artistic pictures by using writing tools and paper

The teachers were mad at the students because there were drawings on the classroom walls.

fudge

a soft sweet made from butter and milk

I enjoy eating chocolate fudge but my sister prefers white fudge.

lengthwise

in a manner that goes from side to side; along the length

I took the loaf of bread and split it lengthwise.

peel

to remove the outside layer or skin from fruit or vegetables

peel the orange before you eat it.

preheat

to heat a cooker to a particular temperature before putting food in

You should always preheat the oven before you put the cake inside.

stir

to move food or liquid around using a spoon or other objects

To heat soup, you need to stir slowly.

top

to put a cover or LAYER on or over something

I always get my pizza topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, and sausage.

approach

to move closer or towards something or someone

The man approached me and asked if I had any spare change.

bearded

having hair on the lower part of a man's face

Sometimes a wiseman is seen with a long gray beard.

concentrate

to focus completely on a task

He tried to concentrate on the exam, but he couldn't stop thinking about the pretty girl sitting next to him.

decoration

an item or items added to something else in order to beautify it

Some houses are full of too much decoration.

in charge of

controlling; responsible for

Sarah is in charge of decorating the room for the party.

mention

to refer to something briefly; to write or speak about something briefly

She mentioned that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.

puzzled

confused

We were all puzzled when we went out to the fields and all the work was already finished.

refuse

not to accept, allow, or give something

People have the right to refuse treatment.

remind

to cause someone to remember something that they have forgotten

Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.

stranger

someone you don't know

My mother always told me not to talk to strangers.

amazing

surprising in a pleasing way

That shooting star was amazing!

celebration

an event where people CELEBRATE something

The celebration lasted all day.

charity

an organization that gives money and other items to people who need help

She gave up her lucrative career and now does a lot of charity work.

donate

to give a gift or contribute money to an organization or cause

I donated my old clothes to charity.

homeless

having no home

After losing his job the man was suddenly homeless.

overall

viewed as a whole in general, without considering the details

The overall trend was positive.

rewarding

providing positive results or feelings

The seminar seems to be a rewarding business opportunity.

satisfying

giving pleasure, especially by taking care of a need or desire

He gave a satisfying speech to the council this afternoon.

sew

to use a NEEDLE and thread or machine to make or repair clothing and other items

sewing is a good skill to know if you have children.

spirit

the part of a person that is not physical and believed to be the source of human emotions and character

The man refused to enter his mansion, believing it to be haunted by the spirit of his late wife Helga.

application

a formal, written request for something

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

butcher

a person who sells meats

I went to the butcher to get some really good cuts of beef.

convinced

persuaded; very sure

Hannah was convinced that Bess stole here sweater.

customer

a person who purchases goods or a service from a store

Not many customers came today.

damage

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

Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.

environment

all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something

The environment is very fragile right now, we all must look after it.

immediately

without any delay, delay or distance

immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.

originally

at first; at the beginning

This restaurant was originally a clothing store.

relationship

the manner in which people, groups or countries behave toward one another

Sue has a good relationship with Tom. They are best friends.

tempt

to ENTICE or persuade a person to do something

The flashy commercial tempted me to buy their product.

delay

to make something happen at a later time than was planned

The plane was delayed due to the bad weather.

fudge

a soft sweet made from butter and milk

There were bits of chocolate fudge in the cookie.

hopefully

with hope or belief

hopefully Ji-soo will call me.

on duty

the act of being at and prepared to do work

I'm not scheduled to be on duty until 9pm.

pull up

to arrive at a place, usually in a vehicle

I pulled up to her house and stopped the car.

refund

to return money that a person who may have paid too much for something or is returning a purchased item

My new radio is defective. I hope the shop will refund my money.

sprinkle

to shower water on plants

I sprinkled a little bit of powdered cheese over my pizza.

state

a manner or condition of being

The warranty clearly states that all mechanical problems will be taken care of free of charge.

surround

to be all the way around something

The small group was forced to surrender after being surrounded by the enemy.

yell

to shout or make a loud noise, usually because of fear, anger, excitement or urgency

You don't need to yell, I can hear you!