당나귀 Listening-Book 3 Test 06 (E)

actor

a person who plays a role

Some or all of the actors’ lines are sung instead of said.

advertise

to tell about something so people will want to buy it

Automobile companies advertise their new car models every fall.

aging

the process of growing old

People cannot hide the signs of aging.

amazing

surprising in a pleasing way

The firework show was amazing.

anxious

feeling worried or distressed about something that might happen in the future

The sailor was pleased and anxious at the same time.

apply for

to make a formal request

I will apply for the secretary position today.

approach

to move closer or towards something or someone

Rachel approached me during lunch to discuss about her issues.

as well

also

He speaks French, and writes it as well.

at least

the smallest amount possible; not less than

I have seen the movie at least seven times.

autograph

signature of a famous person

Can you at least sign my autograph book?

available

being possible to use or obtain

Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.

be caused by

a reason for an action or condition

Some accidents are caused by drinking too much alcohol.

beat

a regular stroke or its sound

I like the beat of that song.

break down

to stop working; out of order

The bus broke down five stops back, so I had to walk.

break up

to end a relationship, marriage, etc

I think it is time for me to break up with my girlfriend.

can't wait

very excited about something

I can't wait to see you tomorrow!

comfortable

feeling good in body or mind

She wears comfortable shoes so her feet don't hurt.

company

a business

Some companies also make products from recycled material.

concentrate

to think closely and with great attention

I have to concentrate more on my future plans.

confirm

to state or show whether or not something is true

Can you confirm the letter was sent?

congratulate

to praise someone for achieving something

He congratulated his friend for his work.

continually

in a manner without stops, breaks, or an end; in a frequent or repeated manner

Joseph continually annoys his siblings.

cozy

comfortable and pleasant

The room was very warm and cozy.

curiosity

the desire to know about something

Unable to contain her curiosity, Pandora opened the box and all the evil spirits were released upon mankind.

definitely

absolutely; certainly

I will definitely be taking a refresher course next fall.

delay

to put off to another time

We have delayed publication of the book till the spring.

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.

determine

to decide something

I will determine who will be my assistant after lunch.

dictionary

a book containing other information alphabetically arranged

The dictionary starts with the letter A.

difference

a state or quality in which people or things are not like each other

There is no difference between the two people here.

discount

a (small) sum taken off the price of something

He gave me a discount of 20%.

distracted

nervous, anxious, or confused because of something

Sally liked history, but she was distracted today.

disturb

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

No one likes to be disturbed when sleeping.

drive crazy

make insane

Doing this mindless work all day is going to drive me crazy.

electrical

concerned with electricity

She is an electrical engineer who works for a computer company.

electronics

devices that operate using small electrical parts

Think about all the things you use today: computers, lights, and other electronics.

enzyme

a kind of substance found in living things which promotes specific chemical reactions

The professor said that the relationships existing between the enzymes are still the subjects of experiment.

factor

one of the things that cause something to happen

There are various factors to be considered.

familiar

generally known or seen

Using his telescopes, Galileo was the first to identify some of the heavenly bodies we are familiar with today.

fill out

to write information on a form

Please fill out this medical history report while you wait to see the doctor.

frown

to show displeasure or anger by facial expression

Christi looked at Sally’s leaf and frowned.

gentle

displaying a kind, careful, and peaceful nature

She is gentle with the baby.

get married

to become a husband or a wife

My sister got married last week.

get over

to come round; recover

It took about ten days for me to get over my cold.

go out

to leave the house to go somewhere

Prepare yourself so we can go out.

impressive

causing a strong feeling of admiration orrespect

Because of Everest’s impressive height, many people want to climb it.

in person

in an appearance; physical presence

I didn’t meet President Obama in person, but I saw him on TV.

include

to take in or consider along with

Often these songs include lots of dancers in beautiful clothes.

injury

an instance of harm or damage

Badly designed chairs can cause injury to the spine.

join

to be a part of or participate in something

Will you join us?

kind of

a little

Mangosteen is a kind of fruit that is sweet and juicy.

leash

a chain, strap, ect. for controlling or leading an animal

The money she has left after buying the new leash is her profit.

leave

to go away and allow someone to remain

One night, the woodcutter’s wife told him to leave Hansel and Gretel in the woods to die.

lecture

a talk about a subject given to a group or class

Sometimes it is hard to stay awake during long lectures.

liver

a large organ of the body that cleans the blood

Parasites found in meat can cause heart, liver, and eye problems.

locker room

a room containing lockers to keep personal belongings

Who is in the locker room?

medicine

a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness

I need to bring some medicine to Kelly. She is very sick.

mention

to refer to something briefly

He mentioned that he had a friend named Ernest.

metabolism

the chemical process that occur within a living organism

What you do in the 15 to 30 minutes after eating your evening meal sends powerful signals to your metabolism.

modest

not wanting to talk about the achievements or abilities of oneself

The famous scientist was a modest person with a quiet personality.

nervous

rather afraid

She was nervous about travelling by air.

novel

a book telling a long story in prose

I'm interested in reading novels.

payment

an amount of money that is paid for something

You should only expect payment if you do a good job.

position

the particular way in which someone or something is sitting or standing

In what position should I put the sofa?

We did not meet this weekend because we had met the previous weekend.

product

things that people use

Some large companies make many products that we use every day.

pros and cons

advantages and disadvantages

There are many pros and cons opinion about homeschooling.

purchase

to buy something with money

She purchased new shoes.

realize

to understand or sense something

I didn’t realize it was four o’clock already. I have to hurry.

recognize

to know and remember something because of previous knowledge

An elephant can recognize itself in a mirror, just like a human.

refrigerator

a machine which keeps food cold and so prevents it from going bad

There is some ice in the refrigerator.

regulation

a rule or requirement

The regulations state that to play on the team, you have to be an amateur.

remind

to cause someone to remember something that they have forgotten

Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.

request

something asked for

After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.

sensitivity

the quality of being quick to respond to slight changes

The sensitivity of her skin made her feel colder.

serious

causing worry; dangerous

The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.

serious

sincere; authentic

You can never tell when he is serious.

shy

timid

The injury made Wilbur shy.

spray

to cover something with liquid in the form of many tiny drops or streams

They spray crops to keep bugs off plants.

spread

to stretch

The reason for this is because the surface of the small and round object is not spread out over the water.

stimulate

to encourage or push to do something

Scientists learned to stimulate radiation emissions to make lasers.

sufficient

having the necessary amount for a particular purpose or task

We had sufficient money to buy two pairs of tickets.

tend to

having a tendency to do something

He tends to act differently when he is drunk.

thanks to

as a result of

thanks to you, I finished this report on time.

thoughtless

not considerate; unkind

He made a(n) thoughtless comment which offended everyone in the room.

thrilling

exciting

The most thrilling camel event is to see how much weight each camel can carry.

tourist attraction

place of interest where travelers visit

Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.

upset

disturbed or distressed

Is he very upset about failing his exam?

vacuum cleaner

a machine device that is usually used to clean the floor

Use the vacuum cleaner to clean the mess.

vary

to change something and make it different

Schools in this city vary a lot.

walk

to move on foot with someone or something

He walks on this road to get home.

washing machine

a machine for washing clothes

I put too many clothes into the washing machine.