4k_essential_words.txt

afraid - [əˈfreid] adj. | When someone is afraid, they feel fear. → The woman was afraid of what she saw.
agree - [əˈɡriː] v. | To agree is to say “yes” or to think the same way. → A: The food is very good in that restaurant. B: I agree with you.
angry - [ˈæŋɡrɪ] adj. | When someone is angry, they may want to speak loudly or fight. → She didn't do her homework, so her father is angry.
arrive - [əˈraɪv] v. | To arrive is to get to or reach some place. → The bus always arrives at the corner of my street at 4:00.
attack - [əˈtæk] v. | To attack is to try to fight or to hurt. → The man with the sword attacked the other man first.
bottom - [ˈbɒtəm] n. | The bottom is the lowest part. → The bottom of my shoe has a hole in it.
clever - [ˈklɛv ər] adj. | When someone is clever, they can solve a hard puzzle or problem. → The clever boy thought of a good idea.
cruel - [ˈkruːəl] adj. | When someone is cruel, they do bad things to hurt others. → The cruel man yelled at his sister.
finally - [ˈfaɪnəlɪ] adv. | If something happens finally, it happens after a longtime or at the end. → He finally crossed the finish line after five hours of running.
hide - [haɪd] v. | To hide is to try not to let others see you. → The other children will hide while you count to 100.
hunt - [hʌnt] v. | To hunt is to look for or search for an animal to kill. → Long ago, people hunted with bows and arrows.
lot - [lɒt] n. | A lot means a large number or amount of people, animals, things, etc. → There are a lot of apples in the basket.
middle - [mɪdl] n. | The middle of something is the center or halfway point. → The Canadian flag has a maple leaf in the middle of it.
moment - [ˈmoʊmənt] n. | A moment is a second or a very short time. → I was only a few moments late for the meeting.
pleased - [pli:zd] adj. | When someone is pleased, they are happy. → She was pleased with the phone call she received.
promise - [ˈprɒmɪs] v. | To promise is to say you will do something for sure. → He promised to return my key by tomorrow.
reply - [rɪˈplaɪ] v. | To reply is to give an answer or say back to someone. → She asked him what time his meeting was. He replied, “at three.”
safe - [seɪf] adj. | When a person is safe, they are not in danger. → Put on your seat belt in the car to be safe.
trick - [trɪk] n. | A trick is something you do to fool another person. → His card trick really surprised us.
well - [wɛl] adv. | You use well to say that something was done in a good way. → The couple can dance quite well.
adventure - [ədˈventʃər] n. | An adventure is a fun or exciting thing that you do. → Riding in the rough water was an adventure.
approach - [əˈproʊtʃ] v. | To approach something means to move close to it. → The boy approached his school.
carefully - [kɛərfəli] adv. | Carefully means with great attention, especially to detail or safety. → The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.
chemical - [ˈkɛmɪkəl] n. | A chemical is something that scientists use in chemistry. → The scientist mixed the chemicals.
create - [kriˈeit] v. | To create means to make something new. → She created an igloo from blocks of snow.
evil - [ˈiːvəl] adj. | Evil describes something or someone bad or cruel, not good. → The evil figure scared us all.
experiment - [ikˈsperəmənt] n. | An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen. → The student did an experiment in science class.
kill - [kil] v. | To kill someone or something is to make them die. → I killed the fly with a fly swatter.
laboratory - [ˈlӕbrəto:ri] n. | A laboratory is a room where a scientist works. → My mother works in a laboratory.
laugh - [læf] n. | Laugh is the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occurs. → The sound of their laugh filled the room.
loud - [laʊd] adj. | If a sound is loud, it is strong and very easy to hear. → The man's voice was so loud that we all could hear him.
nervous - [ˈnɜr vəs] adj. | When a person is nervous, they think something bad will happen. → The boy became nervous when he heard the news.
noise - [nɔɪz] n. | A noise is an unpleasant sound. → The crying baby made a loud noise.
project - [ˈprodʒekt] n. | A project is a type of work that you do for school ora job. → His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.
scare - [skɛər] v. | To scare someone is to make them feel afraid. → My uncle was scared by what he saw in the room.
secret - [ˈsiːkrɪt] n. | A secret is something that you do not tell other people. → The two boys were sharing a secret.
shout - [ʃaʊt] v. | To shout is to say something loudly. → My boss shouted at me because I was late for work.
smell - [smel] v. | To smell something means to use your nose to sense it. → The two friends smelled the flower.
terrible - [ˈtɛrəbəl] adj. | If something is terrible, it is very bad. → The way he treated his classmate was terrible.
worse - [wɜrs] adj. | If something is worse, it is of poorer quality than another thing. → Business was worse this month than last month.
alien - [ˈeɪljən] n. | An alien is a creature from a different world. → The alien came in peace.
among - [əˈmʌŋ] prep. | If you are among certain things, they are all around you. → There was a red apple among the green ones.
chart - [tʃɑ:rt] n. | A chart is a list of information. → We used a chart to see how we had improved.
cloud - [klaʊd] n. | A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky. → The sky was filled with white clouds.
comprehend - [ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd] v. | To comprehend something is to understand it. → Henry could not comprehend the message.
describe - [dɪˈskraɪb] v. | To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like. → They described their tree as colorful with gold ribbon and a star.
ever - [ˈɛvər] adv. | Ever means at any time. → Going skiing last winter was the most fun I've ever had.
fail - [feɪl] v. | To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do. → Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.
friendly - [ˈfrɛndlɪ] adj. | Friendly is behaving in a pleasant, kind way toward someone. → The friendly animals came up to the girl.
grade - [ɡreɪd] n. | A grade is a score or mark given to someone's work. → I managed to get good grades on my report card.
instead - [inˈsted] adv. | Instead means in place of. → He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.
library - [ˈlaibrəri] n. | A library is a place where you go to read books. → The library at school is full of books.
planet - [ˈplænət] n. | A planet is a large round thing in space. → Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
report - [rɪˈpɔrt] n. | A report is something students write for school. → Karen had trouble writing her report.
several - [ˈsɛvərəl] adj. | Several is more than two but not many. → He had to read several books for class.
solve - [sɒlv] v. | To solve something is to find an answer to it. → All the students could easily solve the math problem.
suddenly - [ˈsʌd(ə)nli] adv. | If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. → I was suddenly surprised by the cake my friends brought me.
suppose - [səˈpəʊz] v. | To suppose is to guess. → I suppose I should go home now.
universe - [ˈjuːnɪvəːs] n. | The universe is the known or supposed objects in space. → The universe is so large that it cannot be measured.
view - [vjuː] v. | To view is to look at something. → Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.
appropriate - [əˈprəʊprɪeɪt] adj. | When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal. → It's appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.
avoid - [əˈvɔɪd] v. | To avoid something is to stay away from it. → Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.
behave - [bɪˈheɪv] v. | To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good. → She always behaves well when her father is around.
calm - [kɑːm] adj. | When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset. → A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.
concern - [kənˈsəːn] n. | Concern is a feeling of worry. → I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.
content - [kənˈtɛnt] adj. | To be content is to be happy and not want more. → The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.
expect - [ɪkˈspɛkt] v. | If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen. → I expect the bus to be here very soon.
frequently - [ˈfriːkwəntli] adv. | When something happens frequently, it happens often. → We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.
habit - [ˈhabɪt] n. | A habit is a thing that you do often. → Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.
instruct - [ɪnˈstrʌkt] v. | To instruct is to teach. → My teacher instructs us in several subjects.
issue - [ˈɪʃuː] n. | An issue is an important topic. → The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.
none - [nəʊn] pron. | None means not any of someone or something. → He spent all his money. There is none left.
patient - [ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt] adj. | If a person is patient, they don't become angry or upset easily. → I had to be patient and wait until 5 o'clock to leave.
positive - [ˈpɒzɪtɪv] adj. | If something is positive, it is good. → She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.
punish - [ˈpʌnɪʃ] v. | To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws. → To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.
represent - [rɛprɪˈzɛnt] v. | To represent is to speak or act for a person or group. → My lawyer will represent me in court.
shake - [ʃeɪk] v. | To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly. → When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.
spread - [sprɛd] v. | To spread is to move quickly to more places. → I like to spread butter on my toast.
stroll - [strəʊl] v. | To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly. → My dog and I strolled through the park today.
village - [ˈvɪlɪdʒ] n. | A village is a very small town. → There are only a few houses in my village.
aware - [əˈwɛː] adj. | If you are aware of something, you know about it. → I was not aware of the ringing phone.
badly - [ˈbadli] adv. | Badly means in a severe or harmful way. → He hurt his arm badly playing with friends.
belong - [bɪˈlɒŋ] v. | If something belongs to you, you own it. → The blue suit belongs to Paul.
continue - [kənˈtɪnjuː] v. | To continue something is to keep doing it. → She stood under her umbrella as the rain continued to fall.
error - [ˈɛrə] n. | An error is something you do wrong. → I made an error on my report, so my boss was angry.
experience - [ɪkˈspɪərɪəns] n. | An experience is something you have seen or done. → Rock climbing was a fun experience.
field - [fiːld] n. | A field is a big area of land. → The field of flowers looked so pretty.
hurt - [həːt] v. | To hurt is to do something that makes you feel pain. → She hurt her leg falling down the stairs.
judgment - [ˈdʒʌdʒm(ə)nt] n. | Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions. → It's good judgment to recycle your aluminum cans.
likely - [ˈlʌɪkli] adv. | If something likely happens, it will probably happen. → I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight.
normal - [ˈnɔːm(ə)l] adj. | If something is normal, it is not strange nor surprising to you. → It is normal for me to bathe every night.
rare - [rɛː] adj. | If something is rare, you do not see it very often. → It is rare for him to miss his flight.
relax - [rɪˈlaks] v. | To relax is to rest. → The frog relaxed in the warm sun.
request - [rɪˈkwɛst] v. | To request something is to ask for it. → The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus.
reside - [rɪˈzʌɪd] v. | To reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time. → My brother and his family reside in a lovely house on the beach.
result - [rɪˈzʌlt] n. | A result is something that happens because of something else. → As a result of all the rain, the man had to climb on the roof.
roll - [rəʊl] v. | To roll is to move by turning over and over. → You must roll the ball into the pins when you bowl.
since - [sɪns] prep. | Since is used to talk about a past event still happening now. → Since 1992, he has been driving that car.
visible - [ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l] adj. | If something is visible, it can be seen. → The moon and stars were visible in the night sky.
wild - [wʌɪld] adj. | If something is wild, it is found in nature. → You should be careful around a fox, because it is a wild animal.
advantage - [ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ] n. | An advantage is something that helps you. → Being tall is an advantage to a basketball player.
cause - [kɔːz] v. | To cause is to make something happen. → The cold weather caused her to get sick.
choice - [tʃɔɪs] n. | A choice is the act or possibility of picking something. → I had my choice of five doors to open.
community - [kəˈmjuːnɪti] n. | A community is a group of people who live together. → The kids from my community usually play together.
dead - [dɛd] adj. | To be dead is to not be alive. → A dead person is usually buried in the ground.
distance - [ˈdɪst(ə)ns] n. | The distance between two things is how far it is between them. → The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers.
escape - [ɪˈskeɪp] v. | To escape is to run away from something bad. → The butterfly could not escape from the cage.
face - [feɪs] v. | If you face a problem, you deal with it. → My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.
follow - [ˈfɒləʊ] v. | To follow means to go behind someone and go where they go. → The little boy followed his mother home.
fright - [frʌɪt] n. | Fright is the feeling of being scared. → She was filled with fright.
ghost - [ɡəʊst] n. | A ghost is the spirit of a dead person. → Many people are afraid of ghosts.
individual - [ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l] n. | An individual is one person. → Only one individual could win the bicycle race.
pet - [pɛt] n. | A pet is an animal that lives with people. → Out of all my pets, the dog is my favorite.
reach - [riːtʃ] v. | To reach means to arrive at a place. → I was happy to finally reach my destination.
return - [rɪˈtəːn] v. | To return is to go back to a place. → I was happy to return home to my mom after school.
survive - [səˈvʌɪv] v. | To survive is to stay alive. → My dog survived her fall into the water.
upset - [ʌpsɛt] adj. | To be upset is to be unhappy about something. → She was upset because she broke her toy.
voice - [vɔɪs] n. | A voice is the sound a person makes when they talk or sing. → He used a microphone, so everyone could hear his voice.
weather - [ˈwɛðə:r] n. | The weather is the condition of the air: hot, rainy, windy, etc. → The weather can be sunny, rainy, or cold.
wise - [wʌɪz] adj. | To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices. → Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.
allow - [əˈlaʊ] v. | To allow something to happen means to let it happen. → Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.
announce - [əˈnaʊns] v. | To announce something is to make it known. → He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.
beside - [bɪˈsʌɪd] prep. | When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you. → The two brothers stood beside each other.
challenge - [ˈtʃalɪn(d)ʒ] n. | A challenge is something difficult to complete. → It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.
claim - [kleɪm] v. | To claim means to say that something is true. → He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.
condition - [kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n] n. | The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in. → The patient's condition was very good.
contribute - [kənˈtrɪbjuːt] v. | To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful. → We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.
difference - [ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns] n. | A difference is a way that something is not like other things. → The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
divide - [dɪˈvʌɪd] v. | To divide something is to make it into smaller parts. → We divided the pizza.
expert - [ˈɛkspəːt] n. | An expert is someone who is very good at doing something. → The wizard was an expert at magic.
famous - [ˈfeɪməs] adj. | If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people. → The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.
force - [fɔːs] n. | Force is a person's strength or power. → He used all his force to try and open the door.
harm - [hɑːm] n. | Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something. → A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.
lay - [leɪ] v. | To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position. → Don't lay your socks on the floor.
peace - [piːs] n. | Peace is a time without war. → A white dove is a symbol for peace.
prince - [prɪns] n. | A prince is the son of a king. → The prince and the princess were married.
protect - [prəˈtɛkt] v. | To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt. → Firemen protect us from fires.
sense - [sɛns] v. | To sense something is to know about it without being told. → I could sense that he was watching me.
sudden - [ˈsʌd(ə)n] adj. | When something is sudden, it happens very quickly. → He felt a sudden pain in his chest.
therefore - [ˈðɛːfɔː] adv. | Therefore means for this reason. → He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.
accept - [əkˈsɛpt] v. | To accept something that is offered is to take it. → I accepted the girl's very nice gift.
arrange - [əˈreɪn(d)ʒ] v. | To arrange things is to put them in the right place. → Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play.
attend - [əˈtɛnd] v. | To attend something is to go to it. → My sister and I attend the same school.
balance - [ˈbal(ə)ns] v. | To balance something is to keep it from falling. → We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball.
contrast - [kənˈtrɑːst] n | A contrast is the sharp difference between two things. → The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.
encourage - [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ] v. | To encourage someone is to make them want to do something. → My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.
familiar - [fəˈmɪlɪə] adj. | If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well. → The two friends were very familiar with each other.
grab - [ɡrab] v. | To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly. → I grabbed a pear from the tree.
hang - [haŋ] v. | To hang something is to keep it above the ground. → I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.
huge - [hjuːdʒ] adj. | If something is huge, it is very big. → At work, my father drives a huge truck.
necessary - [ˈnɛsəs(ə)ri] adj. | If something is necessary, you must do it. → It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.
pattern - [ˈpat(ə)n] n. | A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized. → My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people's.
propose - [prəˈpəʊz] v. | To propose something is to say that it should be done. → Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year.
purpose - [ˈpəːpəs] n. | A purpose is the reason that you do something. → The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.
release - [rɪˈliːs] v. | To release something is to stop holding it. → She released the bird from her hands.
require - [rɪˈkwʌɪə] v. | To require something is to say that it is necessary. → We require teachers to have a university degree.
single - [ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l] adj. | If something is single, then there is only one. → I have a single key in my hand.
success - [səkˈsɛs] n. | Success is doing something well that you choose to do. → My daughter was a big success at school.
tear - [tɪə] v. | To tear something means to pull it apart. → It is easy to tear paper.
theory - [ˈθɪəri] n. | A theory is an idea about how something works. → We talked about Einstein's theory of relativity in class.
against - [əˈɡeɪnst] prep. | To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it. → They both leaned against the wall.
beach - [biːtʃ] n. | The beach is a sandy or rocky place by the ocean. → The little girl built a sandcastle on the beach.
damage - [ˈdamɪdʒ] v. | To damage something is to break it. → The car was damaged in the accident.
discover - [dɪˈskʌvə] v. | To discover something is to find it for the first time. → I discovered some new information in this book!
emotion - [ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n] n. | An emotion is how you feel. → Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.
fix - [fɪks] v. | To fix something is to make it work. → My dad has many tools to help him fix broken things.
frank - [fraŋk] adj. | If you are frank, you are being very honest. → The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.
identify - [ʌɪˈdɛntɪfʌɪ] v. | To identify something is to be able to name it. → I used the file to identify his name.
island - [ˈʌɪlənd] n. | An island is land in the middle of water. → Japan is a group of islands.
ocean - [ˈəʊʃ(ə)n] n. | The ocean is all of the salt water that surrounds land. → The ocean can make powerful waves.
perhaps - [pəˈhaps] adv. | Perhaps is used when you say that something could happen. → Perhaps I will eat an apple for lunch.
pleasant - [ˈplɛz(ə)nt] adj. | If something is pleasant, you enjoy it. → The character had a pleasant look on its face.
prevent - [prɪˈvɛnt] v. | To prevent something is to stop it from happening. → The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.
rock - [rɒk] n. | A rock is a hard thing in the dirt. → I stacked rocks on top of one another.
save - [seɪv] v. | To save something is to keep it from being hurt. → I want to help save the world.
step - [stɛp] v. | To step is to walk. → Be careful where you step.
still - [stɪl] adv. | Still is used when you say that a situation keeps going on. → They are still waiting in line to get tickets.
taste - [teɪst] n. | A taste is the flavor something makes in your mouth. → The taste of the fruit was sweet.
throw - [θrəʊ] v. | To throw something is to use your hand to make it go through the air. → The pitcher can throw the baseball very fast.
wave - [weɪv] n. | A wave is a line of water that moves higher than the rest of the water. → The water was filled with large blue waves.
benefit - [ˈbɛnɪfɪt] n. | A benefit is a good thing. → Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.
certain - [ˈsəːt(ə)n] adj. | If you are certain about something, you know it is true. → I am certain that zebras have stripes.
chance - [tʃɑːns] n. | A chance is an opportunity to do something. → I had a chance to see the Roman Coliseum last summer.
effect - [ɪˈfɛkt] n. | An effect is a change made by something else. → The medicine had a good effect on the boy.
essential - [ɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)l] adj. | If something is essential, it is very important and necessary. → It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.
far - [fɑ:r] adj. | If something is far, it is not close. → It's far going from the east coast to the west coast of America.
focus - [ˈfəʊkəs] v. | To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it. → My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.
function - [ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] n. | The function of something is what it does. → The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.
grass - [ɡrɑːs] n. | Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground. → The grass looked so soft and green.
guard - [ɡɑːd] v. | To guard something is to take care of it. → The police officer will guard us from any harm.
image - [ˈɪmɪdʒ] v. | The image of something is a picture of it. → The image of her eye was very clear.
immediate - [iˈmiːdiət] adj. | If something is immediate, it happens quickly. → An immediate response came from the pizza place.
primary - [ˈprʌɪm(ə)ri] adj. | If something is primary, it is the most important thing. → His primary thoughts are about money.
proud - [praʊd] adj. | If someone feels proud, they are happy about what they have done. → She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.
remain - [rɪˈmeɪn] v. | To remain somewhere is to stay there. → My sister had to remain home since she was sick.
rest - [rɛst] v. | To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength. → I rested on the couch after work.
separate - [ˈsepəreit] v. | If two things are separate, they are not together. → New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.
site - [saɪt] n. | A site is a place. → We found the perfect site for our picnic.
tail - [teɪl] n. | A tail is a part of an animal's body, sticking out from its rear or back. → Our dog wags its tail when it's happy.
trouble - [ˈtrʌbəl] n. | Trouble is a problem ora difficulty. → I have trouble working with my boss.
anymore - [ēnimɔ:r] adv. | Anymore means any longer. → Her old pants don't fit her anymore.
asleep - [əˈsliːp] adj. | When a person is asleep, they are not awake. → The baby has been asleep for hours.
berry - [ˈbɛrɪ] n. | A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees. → The berry looked delicious.
collect - [kəˈlɛkt] v. | To collect things is to group them together all in one place. → I collected shells when I was younger.
compete - [kəmˈpiːt] v. | To compete is to try to be better than someone. → He will compete with very good athletes.
conversation - [kɒnvəˈseɪʃ(ə)n] n. | A conversation is a talk between people. → There were two conversations going on at once.
creature - [ˈkriːtʃə] n. | A creature is any living thing. → The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise.
decision - [dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n] n. | A decision is a choice. → He made the wrong decision.
either - [ˈiːðə] conj. | Either is used with “or” to say there are two or more possibilities. → You can choose to be either white or black when you play chess.
forest - [ˈfɒrɪst] n. | A forest is a place with lots of trees and animals. → I love to go walking in the forest.
ground - [ɡraʊnd] n. | The ground is the top part of the Earth that we walk on. → The ground under our feet was dry and brown.
introduce - [intrəˈdjuːs] v. | To introduce someone or something is to say who they are. → I introduced myself to our newest co-worker today.
marry - [ˈmari] v. | To marry is to legally become husband and wife. → Rose and Henry were married, and they lived happily.
prepare - [prɪˈpɛə] v. | To prepare is to get ready for something. → I prepared my speech to the class.
sail - [seɪl] v. | To sail is to move a boat on the water. → I love to sail my boat on the lake.
serious - [ˈsɪərɪəs] adj. | When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe. → The accident was very serious.
spend - [spɛnd] v. | To spend is to use time doing something or being somewhere. → I like to spend my free time fishing.
strange - [streɪn(d)ʒ] adj. | When something is strange, it is not normal. → Joe had a strange look on his face after he saw what happened.
truth - [truːθ] n. | The truth is a fact or something that is right. → He was telling the truth about seeing a large green snake.
wake - [weɪk] v. | To wake is to not be sleeping anymore. → He is always full of energy when he wakes in the morning.
alone - [əˈləʊn] adj. | If someone is alone, they are not with another person. → The boy wanted to be alone to think.
apartment - [əˈpaːtmənt] n. | An apartment is a set of rooms in a building where people live. → She has a nice apartment in the city.
article - [ˈaːtikl] n. | An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine. → Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?
artist - [ˈɑːtɪst] n. | An artist is a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures. → He went to Paris to become an artist.
attitude - [ˈӕtitjuːd] n. | Someone's attitude is the way they feel and think. → John has a bad attitude. He's always angry.
compare - [kəmˈpɛː] v. | To compare means to say how two things are the same and different. → If you compare cats and dogs, you'll see that they're both good pets.
judge - [dʒʌdʒ] v. | To judge something is to say if it is good or bad. → The boy was going to judge how his mother's turkey tasted.
magazine - [maɡəˈziːn] n. | A magazine is a regular publication with news, stories, and articles. → She likes to read fashion magazines.
material - [məˈtɪərɪəl] n. | A material is what is used to make something. → Brick is a good material for building houses.
meal - [miːl] n. | A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. → Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods.
method - [ˈmɛθəd] n. | A method is the way to do something. → One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.
neighbor - [ˈneɪ bər] n. | A neighbor is a person who lives near you. → I like my neighbor because he's very friendly.
professional - [prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)l] adj. | If something is professional, it deals with work that uses special skills. → If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training.
profit - [ˈprɒfɪt] n. | A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something. → I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.
quality - [ˈkwɒlɪti] n. | The quality of something is how good it is. → The quality of his car is very good.
shape - [ʃeɪp] n. | A shape is a simple form like a square or circle. → The triangle is my favorite shape.
space - [speɪs] n. | A space is an empty area. → I don't have much space for things in my small house.
stair - [stɛː] n. | Stairs are the things that are used to go up in a building. → You can take the stairs to the second floor.
symbol - [ˈsɪmbəl] n. | A symbol is a thing that stands for something else. → This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.
thin - [θɪn] adj. | If someone or something is thin, they are not fat. → The man was thin because he didn't eat much.
blood - [blʌd] n. | Blood is the red liquid in your body. → I cut my finger and got blood on my shirt.
burn - [bəːn] v. | To burn something is to set it on fire. → I burned some wood in the camp fire.
cell - [sɛl] n. | A cell is a small room where a person is locked in. → The jail cell was very small.
contain - [kənˈteɪn] v. | To contain something is to have it inside. → The mailbox contained a letter.
correct - [kəˈrɛkt] adj. | To be correct is to be right. → All of my answers on the test were correct.
crop - [krɒp] n. | A crop is food that a farmer grows. → Wheat is a crop that is made into bread.
demand - [dɪˈmɑːnd] v. | To demand something is to say strongly that you want it. → The workers demanded to be paid more money.
equal - [ˈiːkw(ə)l] adj. | To be equal is to be the same. → Both students are equal in age.
feed - [fiːd] v. | To feed is to give food. → Mother feeds my baby brother everyday.
hole - [həʊl] n. | A hole is an opening in something. → The man was going to jump into the hole in the ice.
increase - [ˈɪŋkriːs] v. | To increase something is to make it larger or more. → They've increased the price of gas by 15 cents!
lord - [lɔːd] n. | Long ago, a lord was a man in charge of a town. → The lord of the town was not kind.
owe - [əʊ] v. | To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another. → I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back.
position - [pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n] n. | A position is the way something is placed. → How can you sit in that position?
raise - [reɪz] v. | To raise something is to lift it up. → We had to work together to raise the last piece.
responsible - [rɪˈspɒnsɪb(ə)l] adj. | If a person is responsible, they do the right things. → I try to be responsible and save money.
sight - [sʌɪt] n. | A sight is something interesting to see. → I saw the pyramids of Egypt. What a sight!
spot - [spɒt] n. | A spot is a place where something happens. → The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals.
structure - [ˈstrʌktʃə] n. | A structure is a building. → They just built a beautiful new structure downtown.
whole - [həʊl] adj. | Whole means all of something. → I ate the whole pie. We don't have any more.
coach - [kəʊtʃ] n. | A coach is a person who teaches sports. → My coach gets very excited during games.
control - [kənˈtrəʊl] v. | To control something is to make it do what you want. → To control the TV, just push the buttons.
description - [dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n] n. | A description of someone or something says what they are like. → I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.
direct - [dɪˈrɛkt] adj. | If something is direct, it goes straight between two places. → The green path is a direct route to my house.
exam - [ɪɡˈzam] n. | An exam is a test. → I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.
example - [ɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l] n. | An example of something is a thing that is typical of it. → Cola is an example of a soft drink.
limit - [ˈlɪmɪt] n. | A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow. → My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.
local - [ˈləʊk(ə)l] adj. | If something is local, it is nearby. → The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.
magical - [ˈmadʒɪk(ə)l] adj. | Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special. → The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.
mail - [meɪl] n. | Mail is letters and other things sent to people. → I get a lot of mail because I have friends all over the world.
novel - [ˈnɒv(ə)l] n. | A novel is a book that tells a story. → He wrote a great novel about ancient China.
outline - [ˈaʊtlʌɪn] n. | An outline is the plan for a story or essay. → Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.
poet - [ˈpəʊɪt] n. | A poet is a person who writes poems. → William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.
print - [prɪnt] v. | To print something is to put it onto paper. → Make sure that you print your name clearly.
scene - [siːn] n. | A scene is one part of a book or movie. → A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.
sheet - [ʃiːt] n. | A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper. → I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.
silly - [ˈsɪli] adj. | If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought. → I made a silly mistake of dropping mom's vase.
store - [stɔː] n. | A store is a place where you can buy things. → I picked up a few things at the grocery store.
suffer - [ˈsʌfə] v. | To suffer is to feel pain. → Her headache made her suffer all day.
technology - [tɛkˈnɒlədʒi] n. | Technology is new things made by using science. → He loves technology such as laptop computers.
across - [əˈkrɒs] prep. | To go across something is to go to the other side of it. → He walked across the board to the other side.
breathe - [briːð] v. | To breathe means to let air go in and out of your body. → We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.
characteristic - [karəktəˈrɪstɪk] n. | A characteristic is something that shows what a person or a thing is like. → One characteristic of tigers is their black stripes.
consume - [kənˈsjuːm] v. | To consume something means to eat or drink it. → Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.
excite - [ɪkˈsʌɪt] v. | To excite someone means to make them happy and interested. → I heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.
extreme - [ɪkˈstriːm] adj. | If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree. → His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily.
fear - [fɪə] n. | Fear is the feeling of being afraid. → I have a great fear of skateboarding.
fortunate - [ˈfɔːtʃ(ə)nət] adj. | If you are fortunate, you are lucky. → I was fortunate to get a seat.
happen - [ˈhap(ə)n] v. | If someone happens to do something, they do it by chance. → I happened to meet some new friends at school today.
length - [lɛn(t)θ] n. | The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other. → The length of the floor is three meters.
mistake - [mɪˈsteɪk] n. | A mistake is something you do wrong. → My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.
observe - [əbˈzəːv] v. | To observe something is to watch it. → Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.
opportunity - [ɒpəˈtjuːnɪti] n. | An opportunity is a chance to do something. → I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.
prize - [prʌɪz] n. | A prize is something of value that is given to the winner. → I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.
race - [reɪs] n. | A race is a contest to see who is the fastest. → Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.
realize - [ˈrɪəlʌɪz] v. | To realize is to suddenly understand. → After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.
respond - [rɪˈspɒnd] v. | To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said. → When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.
risk - [rɪsk] n. | A risk is a chance of something bad happening. → I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.
wonder - [ˈwʌndə] v. | To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know. → The young mother wondered if she'd have a boy or a girl.
yet - [jɛt] adv. | Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now. → We can't go out yet; we're still eating.
academy - [əˈkadəmi] n. | An academy is a special type of school. → There are many courses taught at the academy that I go to.
ancient - [ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt] adj. | If something is ancient, it is very old. → I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome.
board - [bɔːd] n. | A board is a flat piece of wood. → The sign was made of a few wooden boards.
century - [ˈsɛntʃʊri] n. | A century is one hundred years. → Our company is celebrating a century of business in London.
clue - [kluː] n. | A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime. → The detective found some clues on the sidewalk.
concert - [kənˈsəːt] n. | A concert is an event where you listen to people play music. → I enjoyed the concert last night. The band was very good.
county - [ˈkaʊnti] n. | A county is the largest political division of a state in the US. → He wanted to represent the citizens of his county.
dictionary - [ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ri] n. | A dictionary is a book that tells you what words mean. → I use the dictionary to learn new words.
exist - [ɪɡˈzɪst] v. | To exist is to be real. → Do you really think that unicorns ever existed?
flat - [flat] adj. | Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts. → My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend.
gentleman - [ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lmən] n. | A gentleman is a nice man. → My grandfather is a kind and helpful gentleman.
hidden - [ˈhɪdn] adj. | Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find. → The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot.
maybe - [ˈmeɪbi] adv. | Maybe is used to show that something is possible or may be true. → If I focus hard enough, maybe I can come up with the right answer.
officer - [ˈɒfɪsə] n. | An officer is a leader in the army. → The soldiers followed the orders of the officer.
original - [əˈrɪdʒɪn(ə)l] adj. | If something is original, it is the first one of that thing. → This is the original painting of the Mona Lisa.
pound - [paʊnd] v. | To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force. → He pounded the nail with the hammer.
process - [prəˈsɛs] n. | A process is the steps to take to do something. → Making a cake is a long process.
publish - [ˈpʌblɪʃ] v. | To publish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell. → That company publishes daily newspapers.
theater - [ˈθɪətə] n. | A theater is a building where you watch plays, shows, and movies. → We went to the theater to see a play.
wealth - [wɛlθ] n. | Wealth is a large amount of money. → One of the most important things to some people is wealth.
appreciate - [əˈpriːsɪeɪt] v. | To appreciate something is to understand its good qualities. → I can appreciate the lovely scenery.
available - [əˈveɪləb(ə)l] adj. | If something is available, it means you can get it. → There were many seats available in the room.
beat - [biːt] v. | To beat someone means to do better than they do. → I managed to beat everyone in the race.
bright - [brʌɪt] adj. | If something is bright, it shows a lot of light. → The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.
celebrate - [ˈsɛlɪbreɪt] v. | To celebrate is to do something to show that an event is special. → We all celebrated when we heard the great news.
determine - [dɪˈtəːmɪn] v. | To determine means to choose or make a decision. → He tried to determine which one to eat first.
disappear - [dɪsəˈpɪə] v. | To disappear means to go away or not be seen. → The top of the building is disappearing in the clouds.
else - [ɛls] adj. | If you talk about something else, you talk about something different. → I wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.
fair - [fɛː] adj. | Fair describes treating someone in a way that is reasonable or right. → He sold me his car for a fair price.
flow - [fləʊ] v. | To flow is to move easily and continuously in one direction. → The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.
forward - [ˈfɔːwəd] adv. | If you move forward, you move in the direction in front of you. → When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.
hill - [hɪl] | A hill is a round area of land. It is higher than the land around it. → The sun was rising above the green hills.
level - [ˈlɛv(ə)l] n. | A level is a point on a scale that measures something. → Please check the level of the temperature.
lone - [ləʊn] adj. | If someone or something is lone, they are the only one of that kind. → A lone man walked along the street.
puddle - [ˈpʌd(ə)l] n. | A puddle is a pool of liquid on the ground. → When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.
response - [rɪˈspɒns] n. | A response is the answer to a question. → He asked if I was sad. My response was “No.”
season - [ˈsiːz(ə)n] n. | A season is a time of the year: spring, summer, fall or winter. → Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.
solution - [səˈluːʃ(ə)n] n. | A solution is a way to solve a problem. → There are many problems. We need solutions!
waste - [weɪst] v. | To waste means to carelessly use something all up. → Turn off the water so you don't waste it.
whether - [ˈwɛðə] conj. | You use whether when you must choose between two things. → I could not decide whether to go left or right.
argue - [ˈɑːɡjuː] v. | To argue is to angrily speak to someone because you do not agree. → We argued about where to go for dinner.
communicate - [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] v. | To communicate is to give information by talking, writing, etc. → I communicated with Paul about his new ideas.
crowd - [kraʊd] n. | A crowd is a large group of people. → A large crowd had gathered on the street to see the accident.
depend - [dɪˈpɛnd] v. | To depend on someone or something is to need them. → Children depend on their parents for many things.
dish - [dɪʃ] n. | A dish is a plate. → She put a clean white dish on the table.
empty - [ˈɛm(p)ti] adj. | If something is empty, it does not have anything in it. → My gas tank was almost empty, so I couldn't drive my car very long.
exact - [ɪɡˈzakt] adj. | If something is exact, it is just the right amount. → Please use the exact amount of sugar for the cake.
fresh - [frɛʃ] adj. | If something is fresh, it is new. → I just bought these oranges. They are very fresh.
gather - [ˈɡaðə] v. | To gather is to collect several things usually from different places. → Sam gathered some flowers for his mother.
indicate - [ˈɪndɪkeɪt] v. | To indicate means to show, point or make something clear. → He pointed to his eyes to indicate where he had hurt himself.
item - [ˈʌɪtəm] n. | An item is a thing that you buy or sell. → I have many items for school in my bag.
offer - [ˈɒfə] v. | To offer is to present someone with something. → He offered me the keys to his car.
price - [prʌɪs] n. | The price of something is how much it costs. → What is the price of this item?
product - [ˈprɒdʌkt] n. | A product is something that is made. → My sister has many beauty products in her room.
property - [ˈprɒpəti] n. | Property is something that someone owns. → The house is now my property.
purchase - [ˈpəːtʃɪs] v. | To purchase something is to buy it. → I recently purchased a new car.
recommend - [rɛkəˈmɛnd] v. | To recommend something is to say that someone should do it. → My doctor recommended that I get some exercise.
select - [sɪˈlɛkt] v. | To select something is to choose it. → I hope that I selected the right answers on the test.
tool - [tuːl] n. | A tool is something that helps you do a task. → We used a tool to fix the window.
treat - [triːt] v. | To treat is to act in a certain way toward someone. → The cats treated the mouse very nicely.
alive - [əˈlʌɪv] adj. | If someone or something is alive, they are not dead. → My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.
bone - [bəʊn] n. | A bone is a hard part of the body. → I brought home a nice bone for my dog.
bother - [ˈbɒðə] v. | To bother is to make the effort to do something. → No one bothered to wash the dishes today.
captain - [ˈkaptɪn] n. | A captain is the person who leads a ship or airplane. → The captain sailed his ship to Australia.
conclusion - [kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n] n. | The conclusion of something is the final part of it. → At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.
doubt - [daʊt] n. | Doubt is a feeling of not being sure. → I have doubt that the story is true.
explore - [ɪkˈsplɔː] v. | To explore is to look for new places. → He wants to explore the world and see new things.
foreign - [ˈfɒrɪn] adj. | If something is foreign, it is from a different country. → Mexican food is a popular foreign food.
glad - [ɡlæd] adj. | If you are glad, you are happy. → I am glad you came to my party.
however - [haʊˈɛvə] adv. | However means despite or not being influenced by something. → She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.
injustice - [ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs] n. | Injustice is a lack of fairness or justice. → Putting an innocent person in jail is an act of injustice.
international - [ɪntəˈnaʃ(ə)n(ə)l] adj. | If something is international, it involves more than one country. → The United Nations is a powerful international organization.
lawyer - [ˈlɔːjə] n. | A lawyer works with the law and represents people in court. → The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.
mention - [ˈmɛnʃ(ə)n] v. | To mention something is to talk about it. → The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having.
policy - [ˈpɒlɪsi] n. | A policy is a rule. → He told us that his policy was to put customers first.
social - [ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l] adj. | If something is social, it is about many people in a community. → People should come together and fix the world's social problems.
speech - [spiːtʃ] n. | A speech is something said to a group of people. → She gave a speech to the class.
staff - [stɑːf] n. | A staff is a group of people working together in a company. → My dad has a staff of four people to help him at the office.
toward - [təˈwɔːd] prep. | If you go toward something, you go closer to it. → Santa walked toward my house with a special tree.
wood - [wʊd] n. | Wood is the thing that trees are made of. → I put the pieces of wood in a pile.
achieve - [əˈtʃiːv] v. | To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard. → I was happy that I could achieve my goal.
advise - [ədˈvʌɪz] v. | To advise someone is to tell them what to do. → My mother often advises people about their money.
already - [ɔːlˈrɛdi] adv. | If something happens already, it happens before a certain time. → It is already time for the movie to start. Let's go in.
basic - [ˈbeɪsɪk] adj. | If something is basic, it is very simple or easy. → I learned some basic English skills in school today.
bit - [bɪt] n. | A bit is a small amount of something. → I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed.
consider - [kənˈsɪdə] v. | To consider something means to think about it. → Pete didn't like his job. He considered getting a new one.
destroy - [dɪˈstrɔɪ] v. | To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used. → The glass was destroyed.
entertain - [ɛntəˈteɪn] v. | To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy. → The clown entertained the kids at the party.
extra - [ˈɛkstrə] adj. | If something is extra, it is more than what is needed. → The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.
goal - [ɡəʊl] n. | A goal is something you work toward. → Her goal was to become a doctor.
lie - [lʌɪ] v. | To lie is to say or write something untrue to deceive someone. → Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.
meat - [miːt] n. | Meat is food made of animals. → This piece of meat I'm eating tastes very good.
opinion - [əˈpɪnjən] n. | An opinion is a thought about a person or a thing. → Meg told me her opinion of my story. She said it was not funny.
real - [riːl] adj. | If something is real, it actually exists. → The handbag has a stamp on it, so it's real.
reflect - [rɪˈflɛkt] v. | To reflect is when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image. → Her face was reflected on the smooth glass.
regard - [rɪˈɡɑːd] v. | To regard someone or something is to think of them in a certain way. → The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.
serve - [səːv] v. | To serve someone is to give them food or drinks. → He served us our drinks quickly.
vegetable - [ˈvɛdʒtəb(ə)l] n. | A vegetable is a plant used as food. → Carrots are my favorite vegetable.
war - [wɔː] n. | A war is a big fight between two groups of people. → Many young men died in the war.
worth - [wəːθ] adj. | If something is worth an amount of money, it costs that amount. → Our house is worth a lot of money.
appear - [əˈpɪə] v. | To appear is to seem. → She appeared to be sad. She was crying.
base - [beɪs] n. | The base is the bottom of something. → The base of the table has three legs.
brain - [breɪn] n. | The brain is the organ in your head that lets you think. → You must use your brain to solve the problem.
career - [kəˈrɪə] n. | A career is a job that you do for a large part of your life. → He was in the hospitality business for most of his career.
clerk - [klɑːk] n. | A clerk is a type of worker. Clerks in a store help customers. → The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.
effort - [ˈɛfət] n. | Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something. → He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.
enter - [ˈɛntə] v. | To enter a place is to go into it. → Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.
excellent - [ˈɛks(ə)l(ə)nt] adj. | When something is excellent, it is very good. → I got an excellent score on my school test.
hero - [ˈhɪərəʊ] n. | A hero is a brave person who does things to help others. → To children, the man in the blue and red costume was a real hero.
hurry - [ˈhʌri] v. | To hurry is to do something quickly. → I hurried home on my bike.
inform - [ɪnˈfɔːm] v. | To inform someone is to tell them about something. → I called and informed her about my idea.
later - [ˈleɪtə] adv. | Later means after the present, expected, or usual time. → She missed the train, so she'll arrive a little later than expected.
leave - [liːv] v. | To leave means to go away from someone or something. → He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home.
locate - [lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪt] v. | To locate something is to find it. → I could not locate my keys in the house.
nurse - [nəːs] n. | A nurse is a person who helps sick people in the hospital. → A nurse helped me get better.
operation - [ɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n] n. | An operation is when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body. → The operation on my arm was a success.
pain - [peɪn] n. | Pain is the feeling that you have when you are hurt. → His head was full of pain.
refuse - [rɪˈfjuːz] v. | To refuse something is to say “no” to it. → The dog refused to play with the cat.
though - [ðəʊ] conj. | Though is used when the second idea makes the first seem surprising. → Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.
various - [ˈvɛːrɪəs] adj. | If something is various, there are many types of it. → She owned shoes of various styles.
actual - [ˈaktʃʊəl] adj. | Actual means that something is real or true. → This is the actual sword that the King owned, not a fake one.
amaze - [əˈmeɪz] v. | To amaze someone is to surprise them very much. → The news in the paper amazed Jack.
charge - [tʃɑːdʒ] n. | A charge is the price to pay for something. → The charge for the shirts was $15.00.
comfort - [ˈkʌmfət] v. | To comfort someone means to make them feel better. → I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.
contact - [kənˈtakt] v. | To contact someone is to speak or write to them. → I contacted Sue about my party.
customer - [ˈkʌstəmə] n. | A customer is a person who buys something at a store. → The customer put a few items in a bag.
deliver - [dɪˈlɪvə] v. | To deliver something is to take it from one place to another. → The man delivered Chinese food to my house.
earn - [əːn] v. | To earn means to get money for the work you do. → He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.
gate - [ɡeɪt] n. | A gate is a type of door. Gates are usually made of metal or wood. → We want to put up a wooden gate around our house.
include - [ɪnˈkluːd] v. | To include something means to have it as part of a group. → Does this meal include a soft drink?
manage - [ˈmanɪdʒ] v. | To manage something means to control or be in charge of it. → I had to manage the meeting myself.
mystery - [ˈmɪst(ə)ri] n. | A mystery is something that is difficult to understand or explain. → The path on the map was a complete mystery to me.
occur - [əˈkəː] v. | To occur means to happen. → When did the thunderstorm occur?
opposite - [ˈɒpəzɪt] n. | If A is the opposite of B, A is completely different from B. → The opposite of black is white.
plate - [pleɪt] n. | A plate is a flat round thing that you put food on. → I put my plate down so I could put some food on it.
receive - [rɪˈsiːv] v. | To receive something is to get it. → I received a present on my birthday.
reward - [rɪˈwɔːd] n. | A reward is something given in exchange for good behavior or work. → He was given a reward for his excellent performance.
set - [sɛt] v. | To set something is to put it somewhere. → Please set the dice down on the table.
steal - [stiːl] v. | To steal is to take something that is not yours. → The men tried to steal money from the bank.
thief - [θiːf] n. | A thief is someone who quietly takes things that do not belong to them. → A thief broke into our home and took my mother's jewelry.
advance - [ədˈvɑːns] v. | To advance is to go forward. → He advanced up the ladder slowly.
athlete - [ˈaθliːt] n. | An athlete is a person who plays sports. → Some athletes can play many sports very well.
average - [ˈav(ə)rɪdʒ] adj. | If something is average, it is at a normal level. → I'm not rich or poor; I'm average.
behavior - [bɪˈheɪvjə] n. | Your behavior is the way you act. → Their behavior was good this semester. They didn't cause trouble.
behind - [bɪˈhʌɪnd] prep. | Behind means to be at the back of something. → The little girl was hiding behind a tree.
course - [kɔːs] n. | A course is a class in school. → I took a P.E. course in school this year.
lower - [ˈləʊə] v. | To lower something is to make it go down. → The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.
match - [matʃ] v. | To match is to be the same or similar. → The two shoes matched. They looked the same.
member - [ˈmɛmbə] n. | A member is a person who is part of a group. → Julie is the newest member of our team.
mental - [ˈmɛnt(ə)l] adj. | If something is mental, it has to do with your mind. → I made a mental picture of the room.
passenger - [ˈpasɪndʒə] n. | A passenger is a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane. → One passenger was standing in the subway train.
personality - [pəːsəˈnalɪti] n. | Your personality is what you are like and how you behave. → John has a bad personality.
poem - [ˈpəʊɪm] n. | A poem is a short kind of writing. → William Shakespeare wrote many poems.
pole - [pəʊl] n. | A pole is a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things. → The flag was hanging from the flag pole.
remove - [rɪˈmuːv] v. | To remove something is to take it away. → I removed the nail from the board.
safety - [ˈseɪfti] n. | Safety means to be the condition of being safe and free from danger. → For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.
shoot - [ʃuːt] v. | To shoot is to fire something like a bullet at someone or something. → The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.
sound - [saʊnd] v. | To sound means to make a noise. → The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.
swim - [swɪm] v. | To swim is to move through water. → I love to swim in the ocean.
web - [wɛb] n. |  → Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage.
block - [blɒk] n. | A block is a solid piece of wood, stone or ice. → I saw a block of ice on the floor.
cheer - [tʃɪə] v. | To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement. → The crowd all cheered when the home team won.
complex - [ˈkɒmplɛks] adj. | If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understand. → A jig-saw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.
critic - [ˈkrɪtɪk] n. | A critic is someone who give their opinions about movies, books, plays. → The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.
event - [ɪˈvɛnt] n. | An event is something that happens, especially something important. → Finishing high school was a major event in his life.
exercise - [ˈɛksəsʌɪz] v. | To exercise is to run or play sports so that you can be healthy. → You should exercise every day.
fit - [fɪt] v. | If something fits, it is small enough or the right size to go there. → The colorful eggs fit into the box.
friendship - [ˈfrɛn(d)ʃɪp] n. | Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends. → Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.
guide - [ɡʌɪd] n. | A guide is someone who shows you where to go. → We followed a guide at the park.
lack - [lak] n. | If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it. → His only problem is a lack of money.
passage - [ˈpasɪdʒ] n. | A passage is a long area with walls that goes from one place to another. → The long passage led us to the other side of the field.
perform - [pəˈfɔːm] v. | To perform is to do something in front of people who watch. → He will perform a song for the class.
pressure - [ˈprɛʃə] n. | Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something. → They put pressure on him to change his mind.
probable - [ˈprɒbəb(ə)l] adj. | If something is probable, it is likely to happen. → It is probable that you will get a good grade if you study for the test.
public - [ˈpʌblɪk] adj. | If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use. → I went to the public park to play with my friends.
strike - [strʌɪk] v. | To strike someone or something is to hit them. → She struck the other girl in the face.
support - [səˈpɔːt] v. | To support something is to like it and help it be successful. → Everyone at work supports the new plan.
task - [tɑːsk] n. | A task is work that someone has to do. → Who has the task of building the brick wall?
term - [təːm] n. | A term is a word for something. → I often use the term “oops” when I make a mistake.
unite - [juːˈnʌɪt] v. | To unite is to get together to do something. → If we unite, we can finish our project faster.
associate - [əˈsəʊʃɪət] v. | To associate means to connect something with a person or thing. → Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.
environment - [ɪnˈvʌɪrənm(ə)nt] n. | The environment is the place where people work or live. → Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.
factory - [ˈfakt(ə)ri] n. | A factory is a building where things are made or put together. → We have only one factory in our town.
feature - [ˈfiːtʃə] n. | A feature is an important part of something. → The cell phone has many features.
instance - [ˈɪnst(ə)ns] n. | An instance is an example of something. → I have never experienced an instance of hate. Have you?
involve - [ɪnˈvɒlv] v. | To involve means to be actively taking part in something. → The whole family was involved in playing the game.
medicine - [ˈmɛdɪsɪn] n. | Medicine is something you take to feel better or treat an illness. → The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.
mix - [mɪks] n. | A mix is different things put together. → The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.
organize - [ˈɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪz] v. | To organize is to plan or get ready for an event. → Make a list to help you organize the things you need.
period - [ˈpɪərɪəd] n. | A period is an amount of time when something happens. → In one period in Europe, there were many knights.
populate - [ˈpɒpjʊleɪt] v. | If people populate an area, they live there. → Billions of people populate the Earth.
produce - [prəˈdjuːs] v. | To produce something is to make or grow it. → This tree produces apples every year.
range - [reɪn(d)ʒ] n. | A range is a number or a set of similar things. → I saw a range of cars to choose from.
recognize - [ˈrɛkəɡnʌɪz] v. | To recognize something is to know it because you have seen it before. → I recognized an old friend from many years ago.
regular - [ˈrɛɡjʊlə] adj. | If something is regular, it happens often and in equal amounts of time. → Our regular lunch time is around noon.
sign - [sʌɪn] n. | A sign is a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc. → The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.
tip - [tɪp] n. | A tip is a pointed end of something. → The tip of his pen was very sharp.
tradition - [trəˈdɪʃ(ə)n] n. | A tradition is something people have been doing for a long time. → Marriage is a tradition all over the world.
trash - [traʃ] n. | Trash is waste material or unwanted or worthless things. → Please take out the trash; it smells bad.
wide - [wʌɪd] adj. | If something is wide, it is large from side to side. → The door was as wide as my arms.
advice - [ədˈvʌɪs] n. | Advice is an opinion about what to do. → I don't know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advice?
along - [əˈlɒŋ] prep. | Along means to move from one part of a road, river, etc. to another. → Walk along this tunnel for ten minutes, and you'll see a door on the left.
attention - [əˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] n. | Attention is the notice, thought, or consideration of someone. → His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.
attract - [əˈtrakt] v. | To attract means to make a person or thing come closer or be interested. → The magnet attracted the metal.
climb - [klʌɪm] v. | To climb means to use your hands and feet to go up on something. → The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.
drop - [drɒp] v. | To drop is to fall or allow something to fall. → A small amount of water dropped from the bottle.
final - [ˈfʌɪn(ə)l] adj. | If something is final, it is the last part. → In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.
further - [ˈfəːðə] adj. | Further is used to say something is from a distance or time. → The escalator is further along than I thought.
imply - [ɪmˈplʌɪ] v. | To imply something is to suggest it without saying it. → The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didn't say so.
maintain - [meɪnˈteɪn] v. | To maintain means to make something stay the same. → The balls maintain constant movement.
neither - [ˈnʌɪðə] adv. | You use neither to connect two negative statements. → Neither the pass on the left nor the pass on the right will lead us home.
otherwise - [ˈʌðəwʌɪz] adv. | Otherwise means different or in another way. → It's good to stay active; otherwise, you'll gain weight.
physical - [ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l] adj. | If something is physical, it is related to your body and not your mind. → Biking is good for your physical health.
prove - [pruːv] v. | To prove something is to show that it is true. → My teacher proved the answer on the board.
react - [rɪˈakt] v. | To react is to act in a certain way because of something that happened. → James reacted badly to the news.
ride - [rʌɪd] v. | To ride something is to travel on it. You can ride an animal, a bike, etc. → I will ride a roller-coaster for the first time today.
situated - [ˈsɪtʃʊeɪtid] adj. | If something is situated somewhere, it is in that place. → The white board is situated between the two men.
society - [səˈsʌɪɪti] n. | Society is people and the way that they live. → Society expects people to be good and honest.
standard - [ˈstandəd] n. | A standard is what people consider normal or good. → This older model TV is below our store's standards.
suggest - [səˈdʒɛst] v. | To suggest something means to give an idea or plan about it. → He suggested that we go to see his boss.
actually - [ˈaktʃʊəli] adv. | Actually means in fact or really. → My dad looks a little mean, but actually he's very kind.
bite - [bʌɪt] n. | Bite is the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something. → The boy took a big bite out of his hamburger.
coast - [kəʊst] n. | The coast is the land by an ocean. → I stayed on the southern coast of Australia.
deal - [diːl] n. | A deal is an agreement that you have with another person. → I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.
desert - [dɪˈzəːt] n. | The desert is an area of land without many plants or water. → Not many plants grow in the desert.
earthquake - [ˈəːθkweɪk] n. | An earthquake is a shaking movement of the ground. → The building shook during the earthquake.
effective - [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj. | If something is effective, it works well. → Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.
examine - [ɪɡˈzamɪn] v. | To examine something is to look at it carefully. → The doctor examined my eyes today.
false - [fɔːls] adj. | If something is false, it is not correct. → If you think the answer is false, press the red button.
gift - [ɡɪft] n. | A gift is something you give someone. → Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
hunger - [ˈhʌŋɡə] n. | Hunger is the feeling that you get when you need to eat. → After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.
imagine - [ɪˈmadʒɪn] v. | To imagine something is to think of it in your mind. → Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.
journey - [ˈdʒəːni] n. | A journey is a long trip. → I went on a journey across the country with my parents.
puzzle - [ˈpʌz(ə)l] n. | A puzzle is something that is hard to understand. → The question was a puzzle to him.
quite - [kwʌɪt] adv. | Quite is used to say that something is complete or very much. → I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy.
rather - [ˈrɑːðə] adv. | Rather is used when you want to do one thing but not the other. → I would rather have the red one than the blue one.
specific - [spəˈsɪfɪk] adj. | If something is specific, it is precise or exact. → Please choose a specific place on the map.
tour - [tʊə] n. | A tour is a short trip in which you see many sights. → I took a tour of Asia and Europe.
trip - [trɪp] n. | A trip is a journey to a certain place. → Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.
value - [ˈvaljuː] n. | If something has value, it is worth a lot of money. → Matthew found a treasure of very high value.
band - [band] n. | A band is a group of people who play music. → My brother is in a rock band.
barely - [ˈbɛːli] adv. | Barely means by the smallest amount, almost not. → I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.
boring - [ˈbɔːrɪŋ] adj. | If something is boring, it is not fun. → I think the Internet is boring.
cancel - [ˈkans(ə)l] v. | To cancel means to decide that an event or a request will not happen. → She cancelled the rest of her plans because of the rain.
driveway - [ˈdrʌɪvweɪ] n. | A driveway is a short private road that leads to a person's home. → The long driveway led us to their new house.
garbage - [ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ] n. | Garbage is waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc. → The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.
instrument - [ˈɪnstrʊm(ə)nt] n. | An instrument is something designed to do a certain task like music. → My favorite musical instrument is the piano.
list - [lɪst] n. | A list is a record of information printed with an item on each line. → My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.
magic - [ˈmadʒɪk] n. | Magic is the power to do impossible things. → The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.
message - [ˈmɛsɪdʒ] n. | A message is a set of words that you send to someone. → I left a message for you in the envelope.
notice - [ˈnəʊtɪs] v. | To notice something is to see it for the first time. → Did you notice the view?
own - [əʊn] v. | To own something means to have it. That thing belongs to you. → My grandfather owns that house.
predict - [prɪˈdɪkt] v. | To predict something is to say that it will happen. → She predicted that I would get married next year.
professor - [prəˈfɛsə] n. | A professor is a person who teaches in college. → Mike's science professor knows a lot about physics.
rush - [rʌʃ] v. | To rush is to go somewhere or do something very quickly. → Nancy rushed to finish her homework.
schedule - [ˈʃɛdjuːl] n. | A schedule is a plan that tells you when to do things. → What is your class schedule for today?
share - [ʃɛː] v. | To share something is to give some of it to another person. → Jimmy shared his apple with me.
stage - [steɪdʒ] n. | A stage is a place where actors or musicians act or sing. → A large screen was on the stage.
storm - [stɔːm] n. | A storm is very bad weather. There is a lot of rain or snow. → Did that storm wake you up last night?
within - [wɪðˈɪn] prep. | You use within to say that something is inside another thing. → Within the box, there was a pizza.
advertise - [ˈadvətʌɪz] v. | To advertise is to tell people about something on TV, radio, etc. → They used a rabbit to help them advertise their product.
assign - [əˈsʌɪn] v. | To assign something to someone is to tell them to do it. → I assigned the worker an important task.
audience - [ˈɔːdɪəns] n. | An audience is a group of people who watch something together. → There was a large audience at the game.
breakfast - [ˈbrɛkfəst] n. | Breakfast is the first meal of the day. → I eat breakfast at 8:00 every morning.
competition - [kɒmpɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n] n. | A competition is a contest to see who is the best at something. → He won the running competition over the weekend.
cool - [kuːl] adj. | If the weather is cool, it is a little bit cold. → The weather is cool in the fall.
gain - [ɡeɪn] v. | If you gain something, you get more of it. → I gained some weight over the summer.
importance - [ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)ns] n. | Importance means the quality or condition of being needed or valued. → VIPs are people of great importance.
knowledge - [ˈnɒlɪdʒ] n. | Knowledge is information that you have about something. → A music teacher should have good knowledge of music.
major - [ˈmeɪdʒə] adj. | If something is major, it is big or important. → I have a major problem. My boss wants me to redo my project!
mean - [miːn] adj. | Mean describes someone who is unkind or cruel. → My co-worker is a very mean person. He gets angry very quickly.
prefer - [prɪˈfəː] v. | If you prefer something, you want it more than something else. → I prefer to take the path that will lead me to a bright future.
president - [ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt] n. | A president is the leader of a country. → The president of our country made an important announcement.
progress - [prəˈɡrɛs] n. | Progress is the act of getting closer to doing or finishing something. → Our company made financial progress this year.
respect - [rɪˈspɛkt] n. | Respect is a good opinion of someone because they are good. → I have great respect for firemen.
rich - [rɪtʃ] adj. | Ifyou are rich, you have a lot of money. → He's rich. He can buy anything he wants.
skill - [skɪl] n. | A skill is the knowledge and ability that allows you to do something well. → A snowboarder must have the right skills to do well.
somehow - [ˈsʌmhaʊ] adv. | Somehow means in a way or by some means which is not known. → He somehow had to find a way to reach the life preserver.
strength - [strɛŋkθ] n. | Strength is the physical power that you have. → Exercising will increase your strength and give you more power.
vote - [vəʊt] v. | To vote is to officially choose between two or more things. → I voted for Billy to be our class president.
above - [əˈbʌv] prep. | If something is above, it is at a higher level than something else. → He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.
ahead - [əˈhɛd] adv. | If something is ahead of something else, it is in front of it. → The blue car drove on ahead of us.
amount - [əˈmaʊnt] n. | An amount is how much there is of something. → Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?
belief - [bɪˈliːf] n. | A belief is a strong feeling that something is correct or true. → A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God.
center - [ˈsɛntə] n. | The center of something is the middle of it. → The center of a dart board is the most important spot.
common - [ˈkɒmən] adj. | If something is common, it happens often or there is much of it. → It is common for snow to fall in the winter.
cost - [kɒst] v. | To cost is to require expenditure or payment. → These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.
demonstrate - [ˈdɛmənstreɪt] v. | To demonstrate something is to show how it is done. → She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.
different - [ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)nt] adj. | Different describes someone or something that is not the same as others. → Each of my sisters has a different hair style from one another.
evidence - [ˈɛvɪd(ə)ns] n. | Evidence is a fact or thing that you use to prove something. → He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.
honesty - [ˈɒnɪsti] n. | Honesty means the quality of being truthful or honest. → A courtroom should be a place of honesty.
idiom - [ˈɪdɪəm] n. | An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from its words. → The idiom “when pigs fly” means that something will never happen.
independent - [ɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt] adj. | If something is independent, it is not controlled by something else. → She chose to live an independent life in the country.
inside - [ɪnˈsʌɪd] n. | Inside means the inner part, space or side of something. → The inside of the box was empty.
master - [ˈmɑːstə] n. | A master is a person who is very good at something. → My brother is a master of taekwondo.
memory - [ˈmɛm(ə)ri] n. | A memory is something you remember. → The memory of my first time in the city will always be the best.
proper - [ˈprɒpə] adj. | If something is proper, it is right. → It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road.
scan - [skan] v. | To scan something is to look at it very carefully. → You must scan each person closely.
section - [ˈsɛkʃ(ə)n] n. | A section is a part of something larger. → The green section of the graph is the most important part.
surface - [ˈsəːfɪs] n. | The surface of something is the top part or outside of it. → The surface of the moon is very rough.
anxious - [ˈӕŋkʃəs] adj. | When a person is anxious, they worry that something bad will happen. → She was anxious about not making her appointment on time.
awful - [ˈɔːfəl] adj. | When something is awful, it is very bad. → Her performance last night was awful.
consist - [kənˈsɪst] v. | To consist of is to be made of parts or things. → Today's choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
desire - [dɪˈzaɪər] v. | To desire is to want something. → My sister desires a big house and lots of money.
eager - [ˈiːɡər] adj. | When a person is eager about something, they are excited about it. → The man was eager to talk about the good news.
household - [ˈhaʊshəʊld] n. | A household is all the people who live in one house. → Our household is made up of my father, my mother and me.
intent - [ɪnˈtent] n. | An intent is a plan to do something. → Her intent is to visit Italy next summer.
landscape - [ˈlænskeɪp] n. | A landscape is how an area of land looks. → The landscape of the country is very green.
lift - [lɪft] v. | To lift something is to move it higher. → The man tried to lift the box.
load - [loud] v. | To load is to put objects into something. → The man loaded the boxes into a truck.
lung - [lʌŋ] n. | A lung is the organ in the body that fills with air when breathing. → Having strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.
motion - [ˈməʊʃən] n. | A motion is a movement that someone makes. → The police officer made a motion with his hand.
pace - [ˈpeɪs] n. | The pace of something is the speed at which it happens. → I ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.
polite - [pəˈlaɪt] adj. | When someone is polite, they are acting in a thoughtful way. → The boy was very polite: he behaved very thoughtfully.
possess - [pəˈzes] v. | To possess something is to have it or own it. → My uncle possesses three sheep, a chicken, a cow and a dog.
rapidly - ˈræpɪdlɪ] adv. | When something happens rapidly, it happens very fast. → The train moved rapidly on the tracks.
remark - [rɪˈmɑːrk] v. | To remark is to say something. → The teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.
seek - [siːk] v. | To seek is to look for something. → If I have a problem, I seek my sister's advice.
shine - [ʃaɪn] v. | To shine is to make a bright light. → The candles are shining in the dark room.
spill - [spɪl] v. | To spill is to have something fall out of its container. → I spilled the coffee on the table.
bring - [brɪŋ] v. | To bring means to take someone or something to a person or place. → Oscar will bring in all the boxes.
castle - [ˈkæːsl] n. | A castle is a building with strong walls where royalty usually lives. → The castle was built many years ago.
command - [kəˈmænd] v. | To command someone is to tell them to do something. → The general commanded his army to attack.
counsel - [ˈkaʊnsəl] v. | To counsel someone is to listen and give advice about a problem. → The teacher counseled the girl about her troubles.
ensure - [ɪnˈʃʊər] | To ensure is to make certain that something happens. → Eating good food ensures that we stay healthy.
explosion - [ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən] n. | An explosion is a violent burst, usually with a loud sound. → A nuclear explosion can cause great damage.
jewelry - [ˈdʒu:əlri] | Jewelry is something that people wear like earrings or necklaces. → The woman looked beautiful with her nice dress and jewelry.
land - [lænd] v. | To land means to come to the ground usually from a ship or aircraft. → The parachutist landed safely on the ground.
meteor - [ˈmiːtɪər] n. | A meteor is a rock from outer space that falls to Earth. → We saw a meteor in the sky last night.
monster - [ˈmɒnstər] | A monster is any imaginary frightening creature that looks strange. → The monster scared everyone in the village.
northern - [ˈnɔr:ðərn] adj. | If something is northern, it is in the direction of north. → It is much colder in northern countries than it is here.
remote - [rɪˈmoʊt] adj. | If something is remote, it is very far away and difficult to get to. → It took many days to get to the remote island.
southern - [ˈsʌðə:rn] adj. | If something is southern, it is in the direction of south. → Taegu is located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula.
statue - [ˈstætjuː] n. | A statue is an image of a person or animal made of stone or metal. → I saw a beautiful statue of a lion today.
steam - [stiːm] n. | Steam is water that has become hot and has turned into a misty gas. → We could see the steam rise from the boiling water.
submit - [səbˈmɪt] v. | To submit to someone is to agree to do what they tell you to do. → She submitted to her mother's wishes and did her homework. 
temple - [ˈtempl] n. | A temple is a building that is used for religious purposes. → The people visited the temple to pray.
upper - [ˈʌpər] adj. | Upper means higher in position or place. → A home's attic is at the upper part of the structure.
weed - [wiːd] n. | A weed is a plant, especially one that is not useful or wanted. → The yard of the house was full of ugly weeds.
wing - [wɪŋ] n. | A wing is the part of an animal that lets it fly. → The bird used its wings to fly across the water.
arrow - [ˈærəʊ] n. | An arrow is a thin, straight stick shot from a bow. → The arrow flew through the air and hit the target.
battle - [ˈbætl] n. | A battle is a fight between two armies during a war. → The battle lasted for many days.
bow - [bəʊ] n. | A bow is a weapon made of curved wood and string that shoots arrows. → He went hunting with a bow and arrow.
brave - [breɪv] adj. | When people are brave, they are not afraid to face pain or danger. → The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.
chief - [tʃiːf] n. | A chief is the leader of a group of people. → The chief led the people through the mountains.
disadvantage - [ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ] n. | A disadvantage is a situation where someone is likely to lose. → Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.
enemy - [ˈɛnəmɪ] n. | An enemy is a country that is fighting another country during a war. → The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.
entrance - [ˈentrəns] n. | An entrance is a place where someone can enter an area. → The gate was locked, so Bill had to find a different entrance.
hardly - [ˈhɑːrdlɪ] adj. | If something hardly happens, it almost does not happen at all. → I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.
intend - [ɪnˈtend] v. | To intend to do something means to plan to do it. → I intend to finish college in three years.
laughter - [ˈlæftər] n. | Laughter is the sound produced by laughing about something funny. → Susan's joke made her classmates burst into laughter.
log - [lɒg] n. | A log is a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree. → The fire was too small, so we added another log to it.
military - [ˈmɪlɪtərɪ] n. | The military is the armed forces of a country. →  I joined the military after I finished high school.
obey - [oʊˈbeɪ] v. | To obey means to follow what a law or a person says you must do. → My little sister did not obey my mother. Now she is in trouble.
secure - [sɪˈkjʊə:r] v. | To secure something means to get it after a lot of effort. →  I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.
steady - [ˈstedɪ] adj. | When someone or something is steady, they are under control. → The problem was hard but she remained steady and solved it.
trust - [trʌst] v. | To trust is to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right. → I trust my friends; they don't tell my secrets to other people.
twist - [twɪst] v. | To twist something is to wrap it around itself or another thing. → She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.
unless - [ənˈles] conj. | Unless means if not or except when. → Unless you clean your room, you cannot play with your friends.
weapon - [ˈwepən] n. | A weapon is an object that can be used to hurt people. → Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.
chest - [tʃest] n. | The chest is the front part of a person's body under the neck. → The water in the lake was as high as my chest.
confidence - [ˈkɒnfɪdəns] n. | If you have confidence about something, you are sure of it. → I have confidence that I did well on the test.
consequence - [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns] n. | A consequence is a result of a choice or action. → As a consequence of missing my bus, I had to find another way to work.
disaster - [dɪˈzæs tər] n. | A disaster is a really bad thing that happens. → When the car crashed, it was a disaster.
disturb - [diˈstəːrb] v. | To disturb someone means to upset them. → The loud noise disturbed me while I was working.
estimate - [ˈɛstəmeɪt] v. | To estimate something means to make a guess about it. → The boy estimated that he was one meter tall.
honor - [ˈɒn ər] v. | When you honor people or things, you show respect for them. → I honor my science teacher by working hard in class.
impress - [ɪmˈpres] v. | To impress someone means to make that person proud. → He was able to impress the girls with his new dance.
marathon - [ˈmærəθən] n. | A marathon is a very long foot race just over 42 kilometers. → I ran a marathon, and now my legs are tired.
narrow - [ˈnærəʊ] adj. | When something is narrow, it is very thin. → The bridge is too narrow for a car to drive over.
pale - [peɪl] adj. | When something is pale, it does not have a bright color. → The girl's skin was very pale.
rough - [rʌf] adj. | When something is rough, it is not even or smooth. → The rough ground hurt my feet.
satisfy - [ˈsætɪsfaɪ] v. | To satisfy someone means to make them happy. → It will satisfy my teacher if I finish all my homework.
scream - [skriːm] v. | To scream means to make a loud noise with your mouth. → The girl saw a spider and screamed.
sensitive - [ˈsensɪtɪv] adj. | When someone or something is sensitive, they are easily hurt. → My teeth are sensitive to cold things.
shade - [ʃeɪd] n. | The shade is a dark area that something makes when it blocks the sun. → It was hot outside, so the boy sat in the shade of a tree.
supplement - [ˈsʌpləmənt] v. | To supplement something is to add something else to it in a good way. → He supplements his diet with fresh fruits.
terror - [ˈterər] n. | When someone feels terror, they are scared. → I felt a sense of terror when the tiger chased me.
threat - [θret] n. | A threat is something bad that might happen. → Due to the dark clouds, there was a threat of a bad storm.
victim - [ˈvɪktɪm] n. | A victim is a person that had something bad happen to them. → I was a victim of a robbery.
ancestor - [ˈænsɛstə] n. | An ancestor is a family member from the past. → My ancestors came from Germany.
angle - [æŋgl] n. | An angle is the direction from which you look at something. → The giraffe turned its head to see from another angle.
boot - [buːt] n. | A boot is a heavy shoe that goes over your ankle. → He wore boots so that his feet wouldn't get wet.
border - [ˈbɔːrdər] n. | A border is the edge of an area. → The postcard had a pretty green border of pine needles.
congratulate - [kənˈgrætʃəleɪt] v. | To congratulate someone is to tell them that you are happy for them. → Bill and Angela congratulated each other on a job well done.
frame - [freɪm] n. | A frame is a border for a picture or mirror. → I have to get a frame for my friend's picture.
heaven - [ˈhɛvən] n. | Heaven is the place that some people believe people go when they die. → When I die, I hope that I go to heaven.
incredible - [ɪnˈkredəbl] adj. | If someone or something is incredible, it is hard to believe they are true. → I have an incredible story to tell you about my vacation.
legend - [ˈledʒənd] n. | A legend is a story from the past. → There is a well-known legend about a king and his queen.
praise - [preɪz] v. | To praise is to show that you like someone or something. → The coach praised both athletes after a good practice.
proceed - [prəˈsiːd] v. | To proceed is to go in a certain direction. → My son and I proceeded to the beach so we could go fishing.
pure - [pjʊər] adj. | If something is pure, it is very clear and beautiful. → The rose was pure. It had no dirt or imperfections.
relative - [ˈrelətɪv] n. | A relative is a family member. → My relatives came by to see the new baby.
senior - [ˈsiːnjər] adj. | If one is senior, they are the oldest or have been there the longest. → Because he got his job first, Bob is the senior chef.
silent - [ˈsaɪlənt] adj. | If someone or something is silent, they make no sound. → Since no one was home, the house was silent.
sink - [sɪŋk] v. | To sink into something is to slowly fall into it. → The boat had a hole in it, and it sank into the ocean.
superior - [səˈpɪəriər] adj. | If someone or something is superior, they are better than another. → I think cooking outdoors is superior to cooking indoors.
surround - [səˈraʊnd] v. | To surround something is to close in on it from all sides. → We surrounded the suspect on all four sides.
thick - [θɪk] adj. | If something is thick, it is wide and solid. → The fog was so thick that I couldn't see through it.
wrap - [ræp] v. | To wrap is to cover something on all sides. → I wrapped his gift and put a bow on it.
abroad - [əˈbrɔːd] adv. | If someone goes or travels abroad, they go to another country. → My brother wants to go abroad next year.
anger - [ˈæŋgər] v. | To anger someone is to make them mad. → It angers me when people are rude.
bride - [braɪd] n. | A bride is a woman who is getting married or has just gotten married. → The bride looked beautiful in her wedding dress.
brief - [briːf] adj. | If something is brief, it only lasts fora short time. → The meeting this afternoon was very brief.
chase - [tʃeɪs] v. | To chase someone or something is to follow them in order to catch them. → I was chased by an angry native.
disappoint - [ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt] v. | To disappoint is to make one feel sad or unsatisfied. → I do not want to disappoint my family, so I try to do well at school.
dive - [daɪv] v. | To dive is to jump into water. → I will dive into the lake once we get there.
exchange - [ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ] v. | To exchange means to give something for another thing in return. → I exchanged my foreign money for American dollars.
favor - [ˈfeɪvər] n. | A favor is something you do for someone to help them. → Can you do me a favor and turn off the lights?
fee - [fiː] n. | A fee is an amount of money that a person or company asks for a service. → I had to pay an hourly fee to speak with my lawyer.
forever - [fərˈevər] adv. | If something lasts forever, it means it lasts for all time. → The young couple promised that they would love each other forever.
guy - [gaɪ] n. | A guy is an informal way to call a man. → The guy at the flower shop was really helpful today.
lovely - [ˈlʌvlɪ] adj. | If people or things are lovely, they are good-looking or beautiful. → The trees look lovely in the fall.
mood - [muːd] n. | A mood is the way someone is feeling. → I am in a good mood because I did well on my math test.
palace - [ˈpælɪs] n. | A palace is a very large building. It is often the home of a royal family. → The king and queen live in a beautiful palace.
permit - [pərˈmɪt] v. | To permit something is to let someone do it. → I was sick, so my mother permitted me to stay home from school.
protest - [prəˈtest] v. | To protest something is to argue about it with someone. → The people protested the decision of the president.
sculpture - [ˈskʌlptʃə:r] n. | A sculpture is a piece of art that is made from wood, clay, or stone. → We saw an old sculpture of Buddha at the museum.
tribe - [traɪb] n. | A tribe is a group of people who live in the same culture. → There's a small tribe of people who live in the mountains of Spain.
youth - [juːθ] n. | Youth is a time in people's lives when they are young. → My mother wanted to be a nurse in her youth.
basis - [ˈbeɪsɪs] n. | To do something on time's basis is how often you do it. → My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis.
biology - [baɪˈɒlədʒɪ] n. | Biology is the study of living things. → We learned about the human heart in biology class.
cage - [keɪdʒ] n. | A cage is something that holds an animal so it cannot leave. → We put the parrots in their cage at night.
colleague - [ˈkɒliːg] n. | A colleague is somebody you work with. → My colleague helped me finish the job.
colony - [ˈkɒlənɪ] n. | A colony is a country controlled by another country. → The USA was at one time a colony of Great Britain.
debate - [dɪˈbeɪt] v. | To debate is to seriously discuss something with someone. → The husband and wife debated over which TV to buy. 
depart - [dɪˈpɑːrt] v. | To depart is to leave some place so you can go to another place. → The plane departed for Italy at 3:00 this afternoon.
depress - [dɪˈpres] v. | To depress someone is to make them sad. → The bad news from work depressed the man.
factual - [ˈfæktjʊəl] adj. | When something is factual, it is true. → John learns about history from factual books.
fascinate - [ˈfæsəˌneɪt] v. | To fascinate someone is to make them really like something. → The kitten was fascinated by the ball of yarn.
mission - [ˈmɪʃən] n. | A mission is an important job that is sometimes far away. → The woman's mission was to help sick people.
nevertheless - [ˌnevəðəˈles] adv. | You use nevertheless to show that something goes against a fact. → He is usually friendly. Nevertheless, he wasn't this afternoon.
occupation - [ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən] n. | An occupation is a person's job. → My father's occupation is a dentist.
overseas - [ˌəʊvəˈsiːz] adv. | If you go overseas, you go to a country on the other side of an ocean. → John often goes overseas for vacations.
persuade - [pəˈsweɪd] v. | To persuade someone is to make them agree to do something. → The children persuaded their parents to buy them gifts.
route - [ruːt] n. | A route is the way you go from one place to another. → I saw many new houses along the route to the city.
ruins - [ˈruːɪnz] n. | Ruins are old buildings that are not used anymore. → I visited some interesting ruins in Greece.
scholar - [ˈskɒlə:r] n. | A scholar is a person who studies something and knows much about it. → The scholar knew much about art history.
significant - [sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt] adj. | When someone or something is significant, they are important. → I read many significant novels as a literature major in university.
volcano - [vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ] n. | A volcano is a mountain with a hole on top where hot liquid comes out. → When the volcano erupted, smoke and heat filled the air.
broad - [brɔːd] adj. | If something is broad, it is wide. → The river is very long and broad.
bush - [bʊʃ] n. | A bush is a plant with many thin branches. It is smaller than a tree. → My dad and I planted some small bushes around the house.
capable - [ˈkeɪpəbəl] adj. | If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it. → The Olympic athlete is capable of lifting a lot of weight.
cheat - [tʃiːt] v. | To cheat is to be dishonest so that you can win or do well. → They cheated on the test by sharing answers.
concentrate - [ˈkɒnsəntreɪt] v. | To concentrate on someone or something is to give your full attention. → I could not concentrate on my homework because the room was so loud.
conclude - [kənˈkluːd] v. | To conclude is to arrive at a logical end by looking at evidence. → I saw crumbs on my dog's face, so I concluded that he ate my cookie.
confident - [ˈkɒnfɪdənt] adj. | Confident means that one believes they can do something without failing. → She was confident she could climb the mountain due to her training.
considerable - [kənˈsɪdərəbl] adj. | If something is considerable, it is large in size, amount or extent. → They paid a considerable amount of money for that car.
convey - [kənˈveɪ] v. | To convey is to communicate or make ideas known. → That picture of a crying child conveys a feeling of sadness.
definite - [ˈdɛf ə nɪt] adj. | If something is definite, it is certain or sure to be true. → There is a definite connection between hard work and success.
delight - [dɪˈlaɪt] n. | Delight is a feeling of being very happy with something. → He felt such delight after getting a promotion at work.
destination - [ˌdestɪˈneɪʃən] n. | A destination is the place where someone or something is going to. → The destination of this plane is Munich, Germany.
dictate - [dɪkˈteɪt] v. | To dictate something is to read it aloud so it can be written down. → He dictated his speech so his secretary could write it down.
edge - [edʒ] n. | The edge of something is the part of it that is farthest from the center. → He ran to the edge of the cliff.
path - [pɑːθ] n. | A path is a way from one place to another that people can walk along. → We followed a path through the woods.
resort - [rɪˈzɔːt] v. | To resort to something is to depend on it in order to solve a problem. → I hope they don't resort to violence to end the argument.
shadow - [ˈʃædəʊ] n. | A shadow is the dark area that is made when something blocks light. → The man's shadow was taller than he was.
succeed - [səkˈsiːd] v. | To succeed is to complete something that you planned or tried to do. → He will continue to work on the robot until he succeeds.
suspect - [səsˈpekt] v. | To suspect something is to believe that it is true. → I suspect that those kids stole the money.
valley - [ˈvælɪ] n. | A valley is a low area of land between two mountains or hills. → We looked at the valley below from the top of the mountain.
admire - [ədˈmaɪə:r] v. | To admire someone is to like them for what they do. → I admire my brother for his hard work.
aid - [eɪd] v. | To aid someone is to help them when they need something. → The doctor aided the boy after his accident.
attempt - [əˈtempt] v. | To attempt something is to try to do that thing. → I am attempting to learn English.
authority - [əˈθɒːrətɪ] n. | Authority is the power that someone has because of their position. → The policeman has authority on the streets.
capital - [ˈkæpɪtl] n. | A capital is an important city where a country's leaders live and work. →  We will visit the capital to learn about our government.
cooperate - [koʊˈɒpəreɪt] v. | To cooperate is to work together to do something. → The students cooperated to clean up the classroom.
defend - [dɪˈfend] v. | To defend someone or something is to protect them from attack. → The soldiers defended the town from the invaders.
destruction - [dɪsˈtrʌkʃən] n. | Destruction is damage to something so bad that it can't be fixed. → After the big fire, there was much destruction in the city.
disorder - [dɪsˈɔːrdər] n. | Disorder is a lack of order, or a complete mess. → The teacher's desk had many papers in disorder.
division - [dɪˈvɪʒən] n. | A division is the act of making smaller groups out of a larger one. → The chart had six divisions which all had different colors.
enable - [ɪˈneɪbl] v. | To enable a person is to make it possible for them to do something. → Having the key enabled us to open the door.
frustrate - [frʌsˈtreɪt] v. | To frustrate is to prevent someone from fulfilling their desire. → The machine frustrated me because I could not fix it.
govern - [ˈgʌvən] v. | To govern is to control the public business of a country, state, or city. → The United States is governed from the White House.
plenty - [ˈplentɪ] n. | To have plenty of something is to have more than you need. → The school had plenty of books for the students to read.
relieve - [rɪˈliːv] v. | To relieve someone is to make them feel less pain. → The medicine relieved the sick boy.
reputation - [ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən] n. | Reputation is the opinion that people have about someone. → The doctor had a reputation for helping people.
royal - [ˈrɔɪəl] adj. | Royal describes something that belongs to a king or queen. → The king sat upon the royal throne.
slave - [sleɪv] n. | A slave is a person who is not free and must work for someone else. → The slave worked very hard all day long.
struggle - [ˈstrʌgəl] v. | To struggle is to fight against someone or something. → The kids struggled with each other for the toy.
stupid - [ˈstjuːpɪd] adj. | When someone is stupid, they lack intelligence. → He said something stupid that made everyone angry at him.
citizen - [ˈsɪtəzən] n. | A citizen is someone who lives in a certain town or city. → Carlos was born in Spain. He is a Spanish citizen.
council - [ˈkaunsəl] n. | A council is a group of people who run a city or town. → The council met to discuss the new laws for the city.
declare - [dɪˈklɛər] v. | To declare is to say something officially. → I declared my love for him.
enormous - [ɪˈnɔːrməs] adj. | When people or things are enormous, they are very large. → My dog looks enormous next to yours.
extraordinary - [ikˈstroːrdənəri] adj. | When someone or something are extraordinary, they are amazing. → The fireman who rescued the girl was extraordinary.
fog - [fo(:)g] n. | Fog is a thick cloud that is near the ground or water. → I did not want to drive in the thick fog.
funeral - [ˈfjuːnərəl] n. | A funeral is a ceremony that takes place after a person dies. → They had a funeral for the soldier who died during the war.
giant - [ˈdʒaɪənt] adj. | When people or things are giant, they are very big. → The giant truck got in my way.
impression - [ɪmˈpreʃən] n. | An impression is the way of thinking about someone or something. → Most people's first impression of Dr. Giani is that he is mean.
income - [ˈɪnkʌm] n. | Income is how much money a person or business makes. → Her company pays her a fairly good income.
mad - [mæd] adj. | When someone is mad, they are angry. → Mother got mad when I didn't listen to her.
ought - [ɔːt] aux. v. | If someone ought to do something, then it is the right thing to do. → I ought to take my library books back.
resist - [rɪˈzɪst] v. | To resist something is to fight against it. → He resisted the treatment at the hospital.
reveal - [rɪˈviːl] v. | To reveal is to show something. → I will reveal where I hid the candy bar.
rid - [rɪd] v. | To rid is to make a place free from something or someone. → We rid our home of mice by using traps.
sword - [sɔːrd] n. | A sword is a long sharp weapon. → They used to use swords in battles in ancient times.
tale - [teɪl] n. | A tale is a story. → She told her two friends about the wild tale of her day.
trap - [træp] v. | To trap people or animals is to capture them so they cannot get away. → We trapped butterflies in a net.
trial - [ˈtraiəl] n. | A trial is the way a court discovers if a person is guilty or innocent. → He went on trial for robbing the bank.
violent - [ˈvaɪələnt] adj. | When people are violent, they want to hurt someone. → The man was put into jail because he was violent.
admission - [ədˈmɪʃən] n. | Admission is the act of allowing to enter a place. → The admission ticket to the movie was $5.
astronomy - [əsˈtrɒnəmɪ] n. | Astronomy is the study of the stars and planets. → Harold loved watching the stars, so he decided to study astronomy.
blame - [bleɪm] v. | To blame someone for something bad is to say they did it. → My mom blamed me for something I didn't do.
chemistry - [ˈkemɪstrɪ] n. | Chemistry the study of and reaction to substances. → In chemistry class, the professor taught us about chemical reactions.
despite - [dɪsˈpaɪt] prep. | If something happens despite what you do, it happens anyway. → We still played the game despite the cold weather.
dinosaur - [ˈdaɪnəsɔːr] n. | A dinosaur is a very big animal that lived millions of years ago. → I like to see the dinosaur bones at the museum.
exhibit - [ɪgˈzɪbɪt] n. | An exhibit is a display of interesting things. → There was an animal exhibit at the fair.
fame - [feɪm] n. | Fame is reputation one has gained among the public. → He had fame and fortune, but he was not happy.
forecast - [ˈfɔrˌkæst] n. | A forecast is an idea about what the weather will be like in the future. → The forecast says that it will rain all week.
genius - [ˈdʒiːnjəs] n. | A genius is a very smart person. → Since she was a genius, she easily passed all of her school exams.
gentle - [ˈdʒentl] adj. | Someone who is gentle is kind and calm. → He is very gentle with the baby.
geography - [dʒɪˈɒgrəfɪ] n. | Geography is the study of where things are. → I had to draw a map for geography class.
interfere - [ˌɪntəˈfɪər] v. | To interfere is to cause problems and keep something from happening. → My little sister always interferes when I'm trying to study.
lightly - [ˈlaɪtlɪ] adv. | To do something lightly is to not push very hard. → Draw lightly so you do not tear your paper.
principal - [ˈprɪnsəpəl] n. | A principal is a person in charge of a school. → My school's principal can be very strict with the rules.
row - [rou] n. | A row is a line of things. → James put all of his toy soldiers into neat rows.
shelf - [ʃelf] n. | A shelf is a place on a wall where you put things. → I keep my clothes on a shelf in my closet.
spite - [spaɪt] n. | If you do something out of spite, you want to be mean. → He snuck into his sister's room and stole her bag out of spite.
super - [ˈsuːpər] adj. | Super means really good. → My dad said I did a super Job cleaning the house.
wet - [wet] adj. | If something is wet, it has water on it. → Since my dog was wet, he tried to shake all the water off his body.
abuse - [əˈbjuːz] v. | To abuse someone or something means to hurt them on purpose. → The mean man abused his dog when it barked too loudly.
afford - [əˈfɔːrd] v. | To afford something means you have enough money to pay for it. → I've been saving my money, so I can afford to buy a new bike.
bake - [beɪk] v. | To bake means to cook food with heat. → My sister is a good cook. She bakes delicious cakes.
bean - [bi:n] n. | A bean is a plant seed that is good to eat. → There are many different kinds of beans to eat.
candle - [ˈkændl] n. | A candle is a stick of wax that is lit on fire for light or heat. → When the lights went out, we lit some candles.
convert - [kənˈvəːrt] v. | To convert something means to change it into something else. → The man converted his messy field into a garden of flowers.
debt - [det] n. | A debt is an amount of money that a person owes. → I have not paid my gas bill. I owe a debt to the gas company.
decrease - [ˈdiːkriːs] v. | To decrease something is to make it less than it was before. → Hiring more police officers has decreased crime in the city.
fault - [fɔːlt] n. | A fault is a mistake. → It is my fault that the cat ran away. I left the door open.
fund - [fʌnd] n. | A fund is an amount of money that people have. → We all put money into our club's fund.
generous - [ˈdʒenərəs] adj. | When someone is generous, they like to give things to people. → The generous man donated several new computers to our school.
ingredient - [ɪnˈgriːdɪənt] n. | An ingredient is something that is part of a food dish. → The main ingredients in cake are eggs, sugar and flour.
insist - [ɪnˈsɪst] v. | To insist means to be firm in telling people what to do. → I insist that you try some of these cookies.
mess - [mes] n. | A mess is a condition that is not clean or neat. → Heather's room was a complete mess.
metal - [ˈmetl] n. | Metal is a strong material people use to build things. → Steel is a common metal that is used to build buildings.
monitor - [ˈmɒnɪtər] v. | To monitor people or things is to watch them closely. → The teacher monitors the students when they take tests.
oppose - [əˈpəʊz] v. | To oppose something means to dislike it or act against it. → I want to be a police officer because I oppose crime.
passive - [ˈpæsɪv] a. | If a person is passive, they do not take action to solve problems. → Marcie is so passive that she never solves her own problems.
quantity - [ˈkwɒntətɪ] n. | A quantity is a certain amount of something. → I have a small quantity of milk in my glass.
sue - [su:] v. | To sue someone is to take them to court for something wrong they did. → I sued the company after I slipped on a banana peel in their hallway.
anxiety - [æŋˈzaɪətɪ] n. | When someone has anxiety, they have a lot of worries and fear. → When I have to climb to high places, I'm filled with anxiety.
army - [ˈɑːrmɪ] n. | An army is a large group of people who fight in wars. → The army protects all the people in the country.
billion - [ˈbɪljən] n. | A billion is a very large number: 1,000,000,000. → There are billions of stars in outer space.
carve - [kɑːrv] v. | To carve means to cut into something. → My father usually carves the turkey for Thanksgiving.
consult - [kənˈsʌlt] v. | To consult someone means to ask them for help. → I will consult my accountant to find a way to pay for my bills.
emergency - [ɪˈməːrdʒənsɪ] n. | An emergency is a time when someone needs help right away. → There is a huge fire in my house! This is an emergency!
fortune - [ˈfɔːrtʃən] n. | When someone has good fortune, it means they have luck. → I have good fortune when I play cards.
guarantee - [ˌgærənˈtiː] v. | To guarantee means to know something will happen. → I guarantee that the sun will come up in the morning.
hike - [haɪk] v. | To hike means to walk in the mountains or forest. → I always bring plenty of equipment with me when I hike.
initial - [ɪˈnɪʃəl] adj. | When something is initial, it is the first thing. → The initial step when writing a paper is to find a good topic.
intense - [ɪnˈtens] adj. | If something is intense, it is very strong. → The skunk made an intense odor that filled the air.
lend - [lend] v. | To lend something is to give it to someone for a short time. → My sister lost her pen, so I will lend her mine.
peak - [piːk] n. | The peak is the very top of a mountain. → There is snow on the peaks of those mountains.
potential - [pəˈtenʃəl] adj. | Potential means capable of being but not yet in existence. → I've thought of some potential problems with your idea.
pride - [praɪd] n. | When you have pride, you are happy with yourself. → I take pride in getting good grades.
proof - [pruːf] n. | Proof is a fact that shows something is real. → They used his fingerprint as proof for the crime he committed.
quit - [kwɪt] v. | To quit something means to stop doing it. → I quit running because I got tired.
spin - [spɪn] v. | To spin is to turn around in circles. → The boy kept spinning until he fell down.
tiny - [ˈtaɪnɪ] adj. | When people or things are tiny, they are very small. → A baby's hand is tiny.
tutor - [ˈtjuːtər] n. | A tutor is someone who gives lessons in a certain subject. → My sister is bad at math. So my mother hired a tutor to help her.
apparent - [əˈpærənt] adj. | If something is apparent, it is easy to see. → Her happiness was apparent from the smile on her face.
blind - [blaɪnd] adj. | When people are blind, they cannot see. → The blind man didn't see the hole and almost fell in.
calculate - [ˈkælkjəleɪt] v. | To calculate is to find an answer using math. → I calculated how much money I would need to buy the car.
chat - [tʃæt] v. | To chat is to talk with someone. → Even though they were far apart, the couple chatted every day.
commit - [kəˈmɪt] v. | To commit to something is to promise to do it. → Seth wanted to go home, but he had committed to finishing the job.
compose - [kəmˈpəʊz] v. | To compose something is to make it from smaller parts. → Tonya composed her report using many sources of information.
dormitory - [ˈdɔːrmətɔ:rɪ] n. | A dormitory is a school building where students live. → I will move into the dormitory at the beginning of the school year.
exhaust - [ɪgˈzɔːst] v. | To exhaust someone is to make them tired. → John exhausted himself by swimming all day.
greenhouse - [ˈgriːnhaʊs] n. | A greenhouse is a small glass building that is used to grow plants. → We have a small greenhouse in our backyard where we grow plants.
ignore - [ɪgˈnɔːr] v. | To ignore something is to act like you do not see or hear it. → I ignored the message he was making and kept studying.
obvious - [ˈɒbvɪəs] adj. | If something is obvious, it is clear and easily seen. → It was obvious that he was tired. He kept falling asleep.
physics - [ˈfɪzɪks] n. | Physics is a science that deals with energy and how it affects things. → In physics class, we used Newton's Cradle to learn about energy.
portion - [ˈpɔːrʃən] n. | A portion of something is a part of it. → I only ate a small portion of the pizza.
remind - [rɪˈmaɪnd] v. | To remind someone is to tell them to remember to do something. → Nick's dad reminded him to do his homework.
secretary - [ˈsekrəterɪ] n. | A secretary is a person who works in an office. → Rebecca asked her secretary to type a report.
severe - [sɪˈvɪə:r] adj. | If something is severe, it is very bad or serious. → After hitting his hand with the hammer, Sam was in severe pain.
talent - [ˈtælənt] n. | If someone has a talent, they are naturally able to do it well. → Maria has a talent for playing the piano.
thesis - [ˈθiːsɪs] n. | A thesis is an idea that needs to be proved. → She did not support her thesis very well.
uniform - [ˈjuːnəfɔːrm] n. | A uniform is a piece of clothing worn by people of the same group. → All the members of our marching band wear matching uniforms.
vision - [ˈvɪʒən] n. | Vision is the act of seeing. → The eye doctor tested my vision.
absorb - [əbˈzɔːrb] v. | To absorb a liquid means to take it inside. → He used a sponge to absorb the water on the floor.
boss - [bɔ(:)s] n. | A boss is a person in charge of other people at work. → My boss is a nice person.
committee - [kəˈmɪtɪ] n. | A committee is a group of people who meet together to make decisions. → The school's committee agreed on a new dress code for students.
contract - [ˈkɒntrækt] n. | A contract is a written agreement between two people. → The woman signed a contract when she bought the house.
crew - [kruː] n. | A crew is a group of workers. → My father has a crew. They help him build houses.
devote - [dɪˈvəʊt] v. | To devote time to something means to spend a lot of time doing it. → She devotes two hours a day to playing the piano.
dig - [dɪg] v. | To dig is to make a hole in the ground. → My dog digs in the yard so he can hide his bones.
dine - [daɪn] v. | To dine means to eat dinner. → The young couple dined at their home.
donate - [ˈdouneit] v. | To donate is to give something to a charity or organization. → We donate money to Christmas charities every year.
double - [ˈdʌbəl] adj. | If something is double, it is twice as much, or twice as many. → I paid almost double the amount for that shirt.
elevate - [ˈeləveɪt] v. | To elevate something is to put it at a higher level. → The man elevated the picture so he could see it better.
flavor - [ˈfleivər] n. | A flavor is the taste of food or drinks. → The flavor of the ice cream was very good.
foundation - [faʊnˈdeɪʃən] n. | A foundation is a group that provides money for research. → The foundation raised money to give scholarships to students.
generation - [ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən] n. | A generation is a group of people who live at the same time. → My grandparents are from a different generation than me.
handle - [ˈhændl] n. | A handle is the part of an object people hold while using it. → The pot is very hot. So pick it up by the handle.
layer - [ˈleɪə:r] n. | A layer covers over something or is between two things. → There was a layer of snow on the tops of the houses this morning.
mud - [mʌd] n. | Mud is soft, wet dirt. → My brother played rugby in the mud. Now he's dirty.
smooth - [smuːð] a. | If something is smooth, it has no bumps. → The baby's skin felt very smooth.
soil - [sɔɪl] n. | Soil is the top layer of land on the Earth. → The boy planted flowers in the soil and watered them every day.
unique - [juːˈniːk] adj. | If people or things are unique, they are not like the others. → Her dog is unique. I've never seen one quite like it.
chamber - [ˈtʃeɪmbər] n. | A chamber is an old word for a bedroom. → The girl was tired. She went to her chamber fora nap.
deny - [dɪˈnaɪ] v. | To deny something is to say it is not true. → The boy denied that he broke the window.
document - [ˈdokjəmənt] n. | A document is an official piece of writing. → He was given an official document proving he was a citizen.
emphasize - [ˈemfəsaɪz] v. | To emphasize is to give importance or attention to something. → She emphasized the key points by circling them in red ink.
fever - [ˈfiːvər] n. | A fever is a high body temperature that people get when they are sick. → Lydia had a high fever so she didn't go to school.
flu - [flu:] n. | The flu is a type of sickness that makes you feel weak or your body hurt. → Since he had the flu, he felt miserable.
freeze - [fri:z] v. | To freeze is to become very cold. → If you don't wear your coat in winter, you will freeze.
gesture - [ˈdʒestʃər] n. | A gesture is a movement of the hands or body. → My teacher makes a lot of gestures when she speaks.
interrupt - [ˌɪntəˈrʌpt] v. | To interrupt is to briefly stop someone when they are doing something. → My mother interrupted me when I was trying to listen to music.
last - [læst] v. | To last is to continue or go on for an amount of time. → The football match lasted for nearly two hours.
likeness - [ˈlaɪknɪs] n. | Likeness means the state of being like, or resemblance. → Michelle bears a strong likeness to her older sister Kate.
moreover - [mɔːˈrəʊvər] adv. | Moreover means besides or in addition to something. → It's cold outside. Moreover, the wind is very strong.
perspective - [pə:rspektɪv] n. | A perspective is the way you think about something. → The man's speech gave me a new perspective on our country.
rational - [ˈræʃənl] adj. | When something is rational, it is normal or practical. → It is hard to think in a rational way when you are scared.
recover - [rɪˈkʌvə:r] v. | To recover is to go back to normal after something bad happens. → I hope the city will recover soon after the flood.
rely - [rɪˈlaɪ] v. | To rely on something or someone is to trust or depend on them. → The boy relied on his older brother to help him.
shock - [ʃɒk] v. | To shock people is to surprise them. → The man was shocked by the news.
shy - [ʃaɪ] adj. | When people are shy, they are nervous around people strange to them. → The girl was too shy to try out for the play.
stare - [stɛə:r] v. | To stare at something is to look at it for a long time. → The young couple stared into each other's eyes.
thus - [ðʌs] adv. | Thus means as a result or for that reason. → The sun was shining. Thus, I wore my sunglasses.
aim - [eim] n. | An aim is a goal someone wants to make happen. → My aim is to become a helicopter pilot.
attach - [əˈtætʃ] v. | To attach is to put two things together. → I attached the socks to the clothesline to dry.
bet - [bet] v. | To bet is to risk money on the result of a game or a business. → How much will you bet that your horse will win?
carriage - [ˈkærɪdʒ] n. | A carriage is a vehicle pulled by a horse. → We took a carriage ride in the park.
classic - [ˈklæsɪk] adj. | If something is classic, it is typical. → The athlete made a classic mistake-he started running too soon.
commute - [kəˈmjuːt] v. | To commute is to travel a long distance to get to work. → I usually commute to work on the train.
confirm - [kənˈfəːrm] v. | To confirm is to make sure something is correct. → Winning the game confirmed that James was a good player.
criticize - [ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz] v. | To criticize is to say you do not like someone or something. → He criticized his wife for spending too much money.
differ - [ˈdɪfər] v. | To differ is to not be the same as another person or thing. → I differ from my brother: he is short, while I am tall.
expense - [ɪksˈpens] n. | An expense is the money that people spend on something. → She wrote down all the expenses for her trip.
formal - [ˈfɔːrməl] adj. | If something is formal, it is done in an official way. → It was a formal dinner, so we wore our best clothes.
height - [haɪt] n. | Height is how tall someone or something is. → My height is 168 centimeters.
invent - [ɪnˈvent] v. | To invent something is to create something that never existed before. → My grandfather has invented some interesting things.
junior - [ˈdʒuːnjər] adj. | If someone is junior in their job, they do not have a lot of power. → When she started at the company, she was only a junior manager.
labor - [ˈleɪbər] n. | Labor is the act of doing or making something. → Building the house took a lot of labor.
mechanic - [məˈkænɪk] n. | A mechanic is someone who fixes vehicles or machines. → We took the car to the mechanic to be fixed.
prime - [praɪm] adj. | If something is prime, it is the most important one. → Dirty air is a prime cause of illness.
shift - [ʃɪft] v. | To shift to something is to move into a new place or direction. → He shifted to the other side of the table to eat his breakfast.
signal - [ˈsignəl] n. | A signal is a sound or action that tells someone to do something. → The coach blew his whistle as a signal to begin the game.
sincere - [sɪnˈsɪər] adj. | When people are sincere, they tell the truth. → He sounded sincere when he apologized to me.
ability - [əˈbiləti] n. | Ability is the quality of a person being able to do something well. → His swimming abilities let him cross the entire lake.
agriculture - [ˈægrɪkʌltʃər] n. | Agriculture is the growing of food and animals. → The farmer studied agriculture in college.
cartoon - [kɑːrˈtuːn] n. | A cartoon is a funny drawing. → Sometimes, people draw cartoons for the newspaper.
ceiling - [ˈsiːlɪŋ] n. | The ceiling is the top of a room. → He painted the ceiling with a special roller.
convince - [kənˈvɪns] v. | To convince someone means to make them sure of something. → She convinced me to buy the house.
curious - [ˈkjʊərɪəs] adj. | When you are curious about something, you want to know more about it. → I opened up the clock because I was curious about how it worked.
delay - [dɪˈleɪ] v. | To delay means to wait to do something. → I was delayed at the airport for over two hours.
diary - [ˈdaɪərɪ] n. | A diary is a book in which people write their personal experiences. → I do not let anybody read my diary.
element - [ˈeləmənt] n. | An element of something is a particular part of it. → Tackling an opponent is Johnny's favorite element of American football.
faith - [feɪθ] n. | When people have faith in something, they believe in it and trust it. → The sick girl had faith in doctors. She knew they would make her better.
grain - [greɪn] n. | Grain is food crops such as wheat, corn, rice or oats. → The farmer planted two fields of grain this year.
greet - [griːt] v. | To greet someone means to meet and welcome them. → When my friend came over, I greeted him at the door.
investigate - [ɪnˈvestəgeɪt] v. | To investigate means to search for something or learn about it. → The detective went to investigate the crime.
joy - [dʒɔɪ] n. | Joy is a feeling you get when you are really happy. → I love baseball. I feel joy when I play.
label - [ˈleɪ bəl] n. | A label is a tag that tells about something. → The label on the back of your shirt will tell you what size it is.
monk - [mʌŋk] n. | A monk is a religious person who lives a simple life. → The monks knew a lot about religion.
odd - [ɒd] adj. | When something is odd, it is unusual. → Her cat is odd. It walks on two feet.
pause - [pɔːz] v. | To pause means to stop doing something for a while. → Since she was so hungry, she paused to make a snack.
priest - [priːst] n. | A priest is a person trained to perform religious duties. → The priest taught us about God.
profession - [prəˈfeʃən] n. | A profession is a person's job. → He loved sailing, so he chose to work on ships as a profession.
adopt - [əˈdɒpt] v. | To adopt someone is to make them as a part of one's own family. → The girl was adopted by the couple when she was three.
beg - [beg] v. | To beg is to ask for something one really wants. → The man begged for some money.
beyond - [bɪˈjɒnd] prep. | If A is beyond B, A is farther away. → John's house is beyond that lake.
costume - [ˈkɒstjuːm] n. | A costume is a set of clothes people wear for a particular occasion. → The woman wore a mask with her costume.
exclaim - [ɪksˈkleɪm] v. | To exclaim is to say something loudly, usually due to being excited. → “Look at her dress!” Sara exclaimed.
extend - [ɪksˈtend] v. | To extend is to stretch out or reach. → The boy extended his hand to catch the ball.
fool - [fuːl] n. | A fool is someone who makes unwise choices. → The girl was a fool for playing too close to the water.
forbid - [fəˈbɪd] v. | To forbid is to tell someone they cannot do something. → My father forbids watching TV while we're eating dinner.
illustrate - [ˈɪləstreɪt] v. | To illustrate is to show something by drawing a picture. → The executive illustrated the decreasing profits of the company.
indeed - [ɪnˈdiːd] adv. | Indeed means truly or really. → The birthday party was indeed fun last night.
interpret - [inˈtəːrprit] v. | To interpret is to explain what something means. → The woman interpreted what her co-worker was trying to say.
kindly - [ˈkaɪndlɪ] adv. | If people do something kindly, they do it in a nice way. → The stranger kindly cared for the hurt man.
motive - [moutiv] n. | A motive is the reason someone does something. → His motive for studying so hard is to get into a good college.
nest - [nest] n. | A nest is a place where a bird lays its eggs. → The bird laid her eggs in the nest that she made.
origin - [ˈɒrədʒɪn] n. | The origin of someone or something is where they come from. → The origin of the honey that we eat is from a beehive.
reception - [rɪˈsepʃən] n. | A reception is a party to welcome a person or celebrate an event. → We all danced and had a good time at the wedding reception.
reject - [rɪˈdʒekt] v. | To reject is to refuse something because you do not want it. → The girl rejected the broken cup.
silence - [ˈsaɪləns] n. | Silence is complete quiet. → The man asked for silence while he worked on the problem.
stream - [striːm] n. | A stream is a small river. → The boy caught a fish in the stream.
tone - [təʊn] n. | Tone is the sound of someone's voice. It shows how they feel. → My father's tone told me I had broken the rule.
accomplish - [əˈkʌmplɪʃ] v. | To accomplish something means to finish it. → He accomplished his goal of running ten miles.
approve - [əˈpruːv] v. | To approve of something means you like it or are happy about it. → Her co-workers approved her new plan.
approximate - [əˈprɒksəmɪt] adj. | Approximate means to be close to an exact amount, number or time. → My approximate height is two meters.
barrier - [ˈbærɪər] n. | A barrier is something that is in your way. → The Great Wall was a barrier between China and its enemies.
detect - [dɪˈtekt] v. | To detect something means to notice or find something. → The boy ran to the kitchen when he detected the smell of cookies.
duty - [ˈdjuːtɪ] n. | A duty is something that a person has to do. → It is parents' duty to take care of their children.
elementary - [ˌəlɪˈmentərɪ] adj. | When something is elementary, it is the first or most simple thing. → Children go to elementary school before high school.
failure - [ˈfeɪljər] n. | A failure happens when you do not do something right. → My cooking ended in failure because I burned the food.
gradual - [ˈgrædjʊəl] adj. | When something is gradual, it happens slowly. → Children learn to read at a gradual pace. They do not learn right away.
immigrant - [ˈɪmɪgrənt] n. | An immigrant is a person who moves to a different country. → My parents were immigrants. They came from Poland.
insert - [inˈsəːrt] v. | To insert something means to put it in something else. → The mailman inserted the letter into the mailbox.
instant - [ˈɪnstənt] n. | An instant is a very short amount of time. → A microwave oven cooks food in an instant.
poverty - [ˈpɒvətɪ] n. | Poverty is the state of being poor. → Poverty is a problem in many countries around the world.
pretend - [prɪˈtend] v. | To pretend means to make believe something is real. → The boy liked to pretend he was a king.
rank - [ræŋk] n. | A person's rank is their place in an order of people. → The man got to the rank of captain in the navy.
recognition - [ˌrekəgˈnɪʃən] n. | Recognition is getting praise from other people. → The hero got recognition for his brave deed.
refrigerate - [rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪt] v. | To refrigerate something means to make it cold. → Grocery stores refrigerate fruit to make it last long.
rent - [rent] n. | Rent is the money people pay to someone to live in a certain place. → To live in this house, I have to pay rent at the start of each month.
retire - [rɪˈtaɪər] v. | To retire is to leave a job, usually because of old age. → My father is sixty-five years old. He is about to retire from work.
statistic - [stəˈtɪstɪk] n. | A statistic is a number that tells a fact about something. → The statistics showed that we did just as well this year as last year.
astronaut - [ˈæstrənɔːt] n. | An astronaut is a person that goes into outer space. → The astronaut was walking on the moon.
awake - [əˈweɪk] adj. | When you are awake, you are not asleep. → Sometimes I lay awake in bed because I am not tired.
courage - [ˈkə:rɪdʒ] n. | When you have courage, you are not afraid. → The man had the courage to touch the lion.
float - [fləʊt] v. | To float is to move on top of water without sinking. → The boy's toy boat floated in the pool.
grant - [grænt] v. | To grant something is to allow someone to have it. → The teacher granted us a break after studying hard all day.
gravity - [ˈgrӕvəti] n. | Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. → There is no gravity in space.
jewel - [ˈdʒuːəl] n. | A jewel is a beautiful stone that is worth a lot of money. → A diamond is one of the most expensive jewels in the world.
miner - [ˈmaɪnər] n. | A miner is a person who works in a mine. → The miner was looking for gold.
mineral - [ˈmɪnərəl] n. | A mineral is a type of substance found in the Earth. → Rocks are made up of different kinds of minerals.
participate - [pɑ:rtɪsəpeɪt] v. | To participate is to take part in something. → The students participated in the school play.
permission - [pə:rmɪʃən] n. | Permission means the act of allowing the doing of something. → I have permission to drive my mom's car.
pour - [pɔːr] | To pour a liquid means to make it come out of a container. → I poured some milk into my sister's cup.
presence - [ˈprɛzəns] n. | Someone or something's presence is the fact they are there. → The presence of dark clouds meant it would rain.
raw - [rɔː] adj. | If a material is raw, it is natural and has not been processed. → The company dumped raw sewage into the river.
satellite - [ˈsætəlaɪt] n. | A satellite is something that is sent into space to get information. → The satellite was traveling around the earth.
scale - [skeɪl] n. | The scale of something is its size, especially when it is very large. → I was surprised by the scale of the buildings in the downtown area.
skip - [skɪp] v. | To skip something is to not do it. → He skipped work to get more sleep.
stretch - [stretʃ] v. | To stretch is to make your arms or legs reach out. → She stretched her body before exercising.
telescope - [ˈtɛləskoʊp] n. | A telescope is a tool people use to look at the stars. → With a telescope, you can see the moon and stars easily.
underground - [ˈʌndəgraʊnd] adv. | When something is underground, it is below the surface of the Earth. → Subway trains travel underground.
alarm - [əˈlɑːrm] n. | An alarm is something that warns people of danger. → When the students heard the fire alarm, they left the building.
apart - [əˈpɑːrt] adv. | When people or things are apart, they are not close together. → The couple decided to live apart from each other.
arrest - [əˈrest] v. | To arrest someone means to catch them for doing something bad. → The man was arrested for breaking the law.
award - [əˈwɔːrd] n. | An award is a prize someone gets for doing something well. → He got an award for having the best grades in class.
breed - [briːd] n. | A breed is a group of animals within a species. → I like small dog breeds, such as terriers.
bucket - [ˈbʌkɪt] n. | A bucket is a round container to put things in. → I filled the bucket with water.
contest - [ˈkɒntest] n. | A contest is a game or a race. → The girls had a contest to see who could jump higher.
convict - [kənˈvikt] v. | To convict someone means to prove that they did a bad thing. → He was convicted of the crime and sent to jail.
garage - [gəˈrɑ:ʒ] n. | A garage is the part of a house where people put their cars. → My car does not get dirty because I keep it in the garage.
journalist - [ˈdʒəːrnəlɪst] n. | A journalist is a person who writes news stories. → The journalist took notes for a story he was writing.
pup - [pʌp] n. | A pup is a young dog. → All the girl wanted for her birthday was a pup.
qualify - [ˈkwɒləfaɪ] v. | To qualify is to get, or to be declared, adequate or good enough. → He qualified to go to the final match by beating the opponent.
repair - [rɪˈpɛə:r] v. | To repair something is to fix it. → I repaired the flat tire on my car.
resume - [rɪˈzuːm] v. | To resume something means to start it again after taking a break. → I put the newspaper down to eat breakfast. Then I resumed reading.
rob - [rɒb] v. | To rob a person or place is to take their property by using force. → A thief has robbed me of my passport.
slip - [slɪp] v. | To slip means to slide and fall down. → The man slipped on the wet floor.
somewhat - [ˈsʌmwɒt] adv. | Somewhat means to some degree, but not to a large degree. → James was somewhat upset when he had to move some boxes.
stable - [ˈsteɪbl] adj. | When something is stable, it will not fall over. → The chair is stable. Its legs are strong.
tissue - [ˈtɪʃuː] n. | A tissue is a soft piece of paper people use to wipe their noses. → There was a box of tissue on the table.
yard - [jɑːrd] n. | A yard is the ground just outside of a person's house. → The girls jumped rope in the yard.
alike - [əˈlaɪk] adj. | If two things or people are alike, they are similar in some way. → People often think my sister and I look alike.
annoy - [əˈnɔɪ] v. | To annoy someone means to bother them. → The flies buzzing around John's head annoyed him very much.
architecture - [ˈɑːrkətektʃər] n. | Architecture is the style or way a building is made. → The architecture of the church is amazing.
artificial - [ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl] adj. | If something is artificial, it is made to look like something natural. → That soccer field has artificial grass, but it looks real.
chain - [tʃeɪn] n. | A chain is a series of connected loops often used to keep things in place. → The scary dog was secured with a chain.
distinct - [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] adj. | If something is distinct, it is easily noticed or different from other things. → That girl has distinct pink hair.
distinguish - [dɪsˈtɪŋgwɪʃ] v. | To distinguish is to recognize differences between things. → The twins look exactly the same. It is hard to distinguish between them.
dust - [dʌst] n. | Dust is very tiny pieces of dirt or other matter. → In the old house, the dust was thick on the floor and chairs.
excitement - [ɪkˈsaɪtmənt] n. | Excitement means to feel a lot of happiness about something. → Did you see the excitement in her when the team scored?
heal - [hiːl] v. | To heal means to make a part of the body healthy again after injury. → After my broken arm heals, I can play baseball again.
inherit - [ɪnˈherɪt] v. | To inherit is to get something from someone who has died. → She inherited her mother's gold earrings.
manner - [ˈmænə:r] n. | A manner is the way someone does something. → His manner of not looking at someone while speaking, is a bit rude.
mount - [maʊnt] v. | Something mounts when it becomes stronger over time. → His fear mounted as the monster crawled out from under his bed.
roof - [ruːf] n. | A roof is the outside top part of a building. → The roof was covered with snow.
shortage - [ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ] n. | A shortage is a lack of something you need or want. → Since there was a shortage of food, people were hungry.
solid - [ˈsɒlɪd] adj. | If something is solid, it is made of firm material. → The safe looked to be quite solid.
stock - [stɒk] n. | A stock is a stored amount of something. → They keep a stock of rice so they'll always have something to eat.
substance - [ˈsʌbstəns] n. | A substance is any specific material or mixture of materials. → Water is an important substance for all living things.
tomb - [tuːm] n. | A tomb is a grave where a dead person is buried. → Their whole family is buried inside the tomb.
wound - [wuːnd] n. | A wound is an injury to the body. → He had many wounds after the car accident.
bath - [bæθ] n. | A bath is water in a tub. People take a bath to get clean. → After playing in the dirt, the boy took a bath.
bend - [bend] v. | To bend is to move something so it is not straight. → Lee bent over and picked up the paper on the ground.
chew - [tʃuː] v. | To chew is to move your mouth to break up food. → I always chew my food carefully before swallowing it.
disabled - [dɪsˈeɪbəld] adj. | When a person is disabled, they cannot do what a normal person can do. → The disabled man used a wheelchair to move around.
fantastic - [fænˈtæstɪk] adj. | If something is fantastic, it is really good. → The student did a fantastic job on his project and got an award.
fiction - [ˈfɪkʃən] n. | Fiction is a story that is not true. → I enjoy reading works of fiction because they are very entertaining.
flag - [flæg] n. | A flag is a piece of colored cloth that represents something. → Our country has a beautiful flag.
inspect - [ɪnˈspekt] v. | To inspect is to look at something carefully. → The mechanic inspected our car to see if it had any problems.
journal - [ˈdʒəːrnəl] n. | A journal is a type of magazine that deals with an academic subject. → Mi-young was busy working on an article for an art journal.
liquid - [ˈlɪkwɪd] n. | A liquid is a substance that is neither solid nor gas. → Water is the most important liquid for life.
marvel - [ˈmɑːrvəl] v. | To marvel at something is to feel surprise and interest in it. → We marveled at her excellent piano playing.
nutrient - [ˈnjuːtrɪənt] n. | A nutrient is something that a living thing needs to keep it alive. → Vegetables are full of important nutrients.
overcome - [ˌəʊvəˈkʌm] v. | To overcome a problem is to successfully fix it. → She overcame her shyness and spoke in front of the class.
recall - [rɪˈkɔːl] v. | To recall something is to remember it. → She was trying to recall what she had told her friend.
regret - [rɪˈgret] v. | To regret something is to wish that it didn't happen. → I regret that I was mean to my sister.
soul - [soʊl] n. | A soul is a person's spirit. → Some people believe that the soul lives after the body dies.
sufficient - [səˈfɪʃənt] adj. | When something is sufficient, you have enough of it. → After eating a sufficient amount of food, I left the table.
surgery - [ˈsəːrdʒərɪ] n. | Surgery is medical treatment when the doctor cuts open your body. → I needed surgery to repair my leg after the accident.
tough - [tʌf] adj. | If something is tough, it is difficult. → The man passed his driving test even though it was very tough.
tube - [tjuːb] n. | A tube is a pipe through which water or air passes. → The pile of tubes was going to be put in the ground.
admit - [ədˈmɪt] v. | To admit something means to say that it is true. → I had to admit that I stole his idea.
bin - [bin] n. | A bin is a container that holds things. → He put his trash in the bin.
bowl - [boul] n. | A bowl is a deep, round dish that holds food or liquid. → I ate a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
cabin - [ˈkæbɪn] n. | A cabin is a small house made of wood. → My grandfather owns a small cabin in the country.
cash - [kæʃ] n. | Cash is money in the form of paper or coins. → I was able to save up enough cash to buy my mother a gift.
criminal - [ˈkrɪmənl] n. | A criminal is a person who does something against the law. → The police made sure the criminal couldn't move his hands.
dozen - [ˈdʌzən] n. | A dozen is a group of twelve things. → Mom brought home a dozen donuts for us as a treat.
elder - [ˈeldər] adj. | An elder is a person who is older than the people around them. → Uncle Ray is my elder so I always try to be respectful.
facial - [ˈfeɪʃəl] adj. | If something is facial, it is related to a person's face. → I could tell from his facial features that he was angry.
fence - [fens] n. | A fence is a structure around a house or field. → The farmer put up a fence so that no one could walk on her field.
inspire - [ɪnˈspaɪər] v. | To inspire means to make a person want to do something. → I was inspired to write a poem after watching the sunrise.
mere - [mɪər] adj. | When something is mere, it is small or not important. → We lost the game by a mere two points.
neat - [niːt] adj. | If something is neat, it is very clean or organized well. → My sister always keeps her bedroom very neat.
occasion - [əˈkeɪʒən] n. | An occasion is a time when something important happens. → Her graduation was an occasion to have a good time.
penalty - [ˈpɛnəltɪ] n. | A penalty is a punishment, given when someone breaks a rule or law. → I had to pay a $100 penalty for parking in the wrong spot.
rude - [ruːd] adj. | When someone is rude, they are mean and not polite. → The children at the bus stop were very rude.
settle - [ˈsetl] v. | To settle a problem means to end it by finding a solution. → It took three of our best executives all day to settle the problem.
vehicle - [ˈvi:ɪkəl] n. | A vehicle is a thing that moves people or things to another place. → A ferry is a vehicle that takes people from one island to another.
wallet - [ˈwɒlɪt] n. | A wallet is a thing that holds money and fits in a pocket. → I keep my money in a wallet.
yell - [jel] v. | To yell is to say something very loudly. → The coach yelled at his team for their poor performance.
accuse - [əˈkjuːz] v. | To accuse someone of something is to blame them for doing it. → She accused her brother of breaking her computer.
adjust - [əˈdʒʌst] v. | To adjust something means to change it so it is better. → He adjusted the old guitar to make it sound better.
amuse - [əˈmjuːz] v. | To amuse someone means to do something that is funny or entertaining. → The singer was very good. She amused the crowd.
coral - [ˈkɒ:rəl] n. | Coral is the hard, colorful material formed by the shells of animals. → The diver admired the beautiful coral under the water.
cotton - [ˈkɒtn] n. | Cotton is a cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant. → I like to wear clothes made from cotton in the summer.
crash - [kræʃ] v. | To crash means to hit and break something. → There was a loud noise when the car crashed into the tree.
deck - [dek] n. | A deck is a wooden floor built outside of a house or the floor of a ship. → A ship will store many supplies below its deck.
engage - [enˈgeɪdʒ] v. | To engage in something means to do it. → Dad was engaged in sawing a piece of wood in half.
firm - [fə:rm] adj. | When something is firm, it is solid but not too hard. → He sleeps better on a firm bed.
fuel - [fjʊ:əl] n. | Fuel is something that creates heat or energy. → Heat is the fuel that comes from fire.
grand - [grænd] adj. | When something is grand, it is big and liked by people. → The grand mountain rose high into the sky.
hurricane - [ˈhə:rəkein] n. | A hurricane is a bad storm that happens over the ocean. → The wind from the hurricane bent the palm tree.
loss - [lɒ(:)s] n. | A loss means the act or an instance of losing something. → I suffered a big loss while I was gambling.
plain - [pleɪn] adj. | If something is simple, it is plain and not decorated. → He bought a pair of plain white shoes over the weekend.
reef - [riːf] n. | A reef is a group of rocks or coral that rise to or near the ocean. → He walked along the reef and looked at the water below.
shut - [ʃʌt] v. | To shut something means to close it tightly. → Please shut the door; the air outside is cold.
strict - [strɪkt] adj. | When someone is strict, they make sure others follow rules. → The teacher is strict. She does not let students talk in class.
surf - [səːrf] v. | To surf means to use a special board to ride on waves in the ocean. → The students went to the beach to surf during their vacation.
task - [tæsk] n. | A task is a piece of work to be done that is usually difficult. → My task for the weekend was to clean the entire back yard.
zone - [zoun] n. | A zone is an area that has different qualities from the ones around it. → Firefighters often work in danger zones.
apology - [əˈpɒlədʒɪ] n. | An apology is something someone says to show that they are sorry. → After arguing with her teacher, the girl wrote the teacher an apology.
bold - [bould] adj. | If someone is bold, they are not afraid of doing something. → The bold man climbed the high mountain.
capture - [ˈkæptʃər] v. | To capture someone or something is to catch them. → James tried to capture the bubbles in his hands.
cardinal - [ˈkɑːrdənl] adj. | If a rule or quality is cardinal, then it is the most important one. → Raising your hand in the classroom before you speak is a cardinal rule.
duke - [djuːk] n. | A duke is a man of high social rank but below a king or queen. → The duke ruled over the land.
expose - [ɪksˈpəʊz] v. | To expose is to make known something that is hidden. → He took off his shirt exposing his costume.
guilty - [ˈgɪltɪ] adj. | If people feel guilty, they feel bad for what they did. → I felt guilty for taking my sister's cookies.
hire - [ˈhaɪər] v. | To hire someone is to pay them money to work for you. → We hired a man to paint our house.
innocent - [ˈɪnəsnt] adj. | If someone is innocent, they are not guilty of a crime. → The judge said that the woman was innocent of the crime.
jail - [dʒeɪl] n. | Jail is a place where criminals go to be punished. → The thief was caught and sent to jail for ten years.
minister - [ˈmɪnɪstər] n. | A minister is an important person in government with many duties. → The minister of education controls the country's schools.
ordinary - [ˈɔːrdənerɪ] adj. | If someone or something is ordinary, they are not special in any way. → Today was just an ordinary day. Nothing unusual happened.
permanent - [ˈpəːrmənənt] adj. | If something is permanent, it lasts for a long time or forever. → We don't know if Aunt Mildred's visit will be a permanent one.
preserve - [priˈzəːrv] v. | To preserve is to protect something from harm. → Dad sprayed a chemical on the house to help preserve its looks.
pronounce - [prəˈnaʊns] v. | To pronounce is to say the sounds of letters or words. → Young children often have trouble pronouncing words right.
resemble - [rɪˈzembəl] v. | To resemble someone is to look like them. → The baby resembles his father a great deal.
symptom - [ˈsimptəm] n. | A symptom of a bad condition or illness is a sign that it is happening. → Sneezing and a high fever are symptoms of the common cold.
tobacco - [təˈbækou] n. | Tobacco is a plant whose leaves are smoked, such as in cigarettes. → The tobacco in cigarettes is bad for your health.
twin - [twɪn] n. | Twins are two children born at the same time. → My sister and I are twins. We look exactly the same.
witch - [wɪtʃ] n. | A witch is a woman with magical powers. → People think that witches fly around on broomsticks.
accompany - [əˈkʌmpənɪ] v. | To accompany other people means to join them or go with them. → My brothers accompanied me to the movie.
bare - [bɛər] adj. | When something is bare, it is plain. It has no covering. → He likes to walk around in his bare feet.
branch - [bræntʃ] n. | A branch is the part of a tree with leaves. → The monkey was hanging from a branch on the tree.
breath - [breθ] n. | A breath is the air that goes into and out of one's lungs. → You can't take a breath under water.
bridge - [brɪdʒ] n. | A bridge is something that is built over a river so people can cross it. → The old bridge fell into the river.
cast - [kæst] v. | To cast something means to throw it. → The fisherman cast his line into the water.
dare - [dɛər] v. | To dare means to be brave enough to try something. → He dared to jump out of the airplane and skydive.
electronic - [ɪlekˈtrɒnɪk] adj. | When something is electronic, it uses electricity to do something. → I like having electronic devices such as an MP3 player.
inn - [ɪn] n. | An inn is a place where travelers can rest and eat. → The visitor got a room at the inn.
net - [net] n. | A net is a bag made of strong thread. It is used to catch animals. → The boy caught butterflies in his net.
philosophy - [fɪˈlɒsəfɪ] n. | A philosophy is a way to think about truth and life. → My philosophy is “live and let live. ”
pot - [pɒt] n. | A pot is a deep, round metal container used for cooking. → Don't touch the pot on the stove. It's hot.
seed - [siːd] n. | A seed is the hard part of a plant or fruit that trees grow from. → I planted the seed in the dirt hoping that it would grow into a tree.
sharp - [ʃɑːrp] adj. | When something is sharp, it has a thin edge that cuts things easily. → That knife is very sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself.
sort - [sɔːrt] n. | A sort of something is a type of it. → What sort of instrument do you want to learn to play?
subtract - [səbˈtrækt] v. | To subtract means to take something away. → We learned how to subtract numbers from each other in class.
tight - [taɪt] adj. | When something is tight, it is fixed or fastened firmly in place. → The knots were too tight to untie.
virtual - [ˈvəːrtʃuəl] adj. | If something is virtual, then it is very close to being true or accurate. → Because he's popular, Joe is the virtual leader of the group.
weigh - [weɪ] v. | To weigh something means to see how heavy it is. → The little dog weighed exactly 3kgs.
whisper - [ˈwɪspə:r] v. | To whisper means to say very quietly. → We have to whisper in the library so people can focus on reading.
abstract - [ˈæbstrækt] adj. | If ideas are abstract, they are based on general ways of thinking. → The idea of beauty is abstract and changes over time.
annual - [ˈænjʊəl] adj. | If something is annual, it happens once a year. → The only time I see my aunts and uncles is at our annual family picnic.
clay - [kleɪ] n. | Clay is a type of heavy, wet soil used to make pots. → She made a bowl out of the clay.
cloth - [klɔ(:)θ] n. | Cloth is material used to make clothes. → His shirt is made of a very soft type of cloth.
curtain - [ˈkəːrtən] n. | A curtain is a cloth hung over a window or used to divide a room. → She opened the curtains to let light into the room.
deserve - [dɪˈzəːrv] v. | To deserve is to be worthy of something as a result of one's actions. → The dog deserved a bone for behaving very well.
feather - [ˈfeðər] n. | Feathers are the things covering birds' bodies. → That bird has orange feathers on its chest.
fertile - [ˈfəːrtl] adj. | If land is fertile, it is able to produce good crops and plants. → The farmer grew many vegetables in the fertile soil.
flood - [flʌd] n. | A flood is an event in which water covers an area which is usually dry. → After three days of rain, there was a flood in the city.
furniture - [ˈfəːrnɪtʃə:r] n. | Furniture is the things used in a house such as tables and chairs. → His living room only had a few simple pieces of furniture.
grave - [greɪv] n. | A grave is the place where a dead person is buried. → We visit our grandfather's grave each year.
ideal - [aɪˈdɪ:əl] adj. | If something is ideal, it is the best that it can possibly be. → This house is an ideal place for my family. It has everything we need.
intelligence - [ɪnˈtelədʒəns] n. | Intelligence is the ability to learn and understand things. → Because of his high intelligence, he finished school early.
nowadays - [ˈnaʊədeɪz] adv. | If something happens nowadays, it happens at the present time. → In the past people walked everywhere. Nowadays, they use cars.
obtain - [əbˈteɪn] v. | To obtain is to get something you want or need. → After I passed the test, I obtained my driver's license.
religious - [rɪˈlɪdʒəs] adj. | When something is religious, it has to do with religion. → The holy man spoke about religious topics.
romantic - [roʊˈmæntɪk] adj. | When something is romantic, it has to do with love. → The young couple went to see a romantic movie.
shell - [ʃel] n. | A shell is a hard covering that protects the body of some sea creatures. → There were many pretty shells on the beach.
shore - [ʃɔːr] n. | A shore is the edge of a large body of water. → All of the boats were floating near the shore.
wheel - [wi:l] n. | A wheel is a round thing on a vehicle that turns when it moves. → A car has four wheels.
appeal - [əˈpiːl] v. | To appeal to someone is to be interesting or attractive to them. → Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.
assume - [əˈsjuːm] v. | To assume something is to think that it is true, even with no proof. → I assume you are both familiar with this plan.
borrow - [ˈbɔ(:)roʊ] v. | To borrow something is to take it and then give it back later. → Can I borrow a pencil to use today? I'll give it back to you tomorrow.
client - [ˈklaɪənt] n. | A client is a person or business that pays another to do a service. → She has many clients who enjoy coming to her salon.
downtown - [ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn] n. | The downtown is the center of most cities. → The downtown is filled with many tall buildings.
dull - [dʌl] adj. | If something is dull, it is not exciting. → The movie was very dull. I fell asleep watching it.
embarrass - [ɪmˈbærəs] v. | To embarrass someone is to make them feel ashamed or foolish. → He was embarrassed when he couldn't remember her name.
fare - [fɛər] n. | A fare is an amount of money paid to use a bus, train, or taxi. → Since he is a senior, my grandfather pays a low fare for the bus.
former - [ˈfɔːrmər] adj. | Former describes something that used to be but is not any more. → The hotel, a former castle, was built over 200 years ago.
formula - [ˈfɔːrmjələ] n. | A formula is a set mathematical way or method of solving a problem. → I learned a new formula that may help us with our problem.
found - [faund] v. | To found a company or organization means to start it. → The pilgrims founded one of the first colonies in the United States.
invest - [ɪnˈvest] v. | To invest means to use money in a way that will bring a profit later. → I invested money in a new building that should bring me a profit.
loan - [loun] n. | A loan is the act of lending something, usually money. → I got a loan from the bank.
practical - [ˈpræktɪkəl] adj. | If something is practical, it is useful in normal life. → Learning English is practical; you can use it in many places.
quarter - [ˈkwɔːrtər] n. | A quarter is 25 cents. → He paid a quarter for the candy.
salary - [ˈsælərɪ] n. | A salary is how much money a person makes at his or her job. → He got a new job with a better salary.
scholarship - [ˈskɒlə:rʃɪp] n. | A scholarship is money given to one so they can go to school. → I got a scholarship to help me pay for university.
temporary - [ˈtempərərɪ] adj. | If something is temporary, it exists for a short time. → This car is only temporary; I'll get a new one soon.
treasure - [ˈtreʒə:r] n. | A treasure is a collection of valuable things, especially jewels or gold. → They became very rich when they found the buried treasure.
urge - [əːrdʒ] v. | To urge someone is to try very hard to get them to do something. → He urged them to believe his story.
arise - [əˈraɪz] v. | To arise is to happen. → Difficulties arose with his computer because it was old.
benefactor - [ˈbenəfӕktər] n. | A benefactor is a person who gives money to help someone. → The student's benefactor gave him money to spend on his studies.
blacksmith - [ˈblæksmɪθ] n. | A blacksmith is a person who makes things out of metal. → The blacksmith pounded the piece of metal until it was flat.
charitable - [ˈtʃærətəbəl] adj. | When someone is charitable, they help people who are in need. → My sister was charitable enough to help me buy my first house.
chimney - [ˈtʃɪmnɪ] n. | A chimney is a tall pipe used to carry smoke out of a building. → The cat was on the roof sitting next to the chimney.
compensate - [ˈkɒmpənseɪt] v. | To compensate is to pay someone for the time they spent doing something. → Her boss compensated her for the extra work she did last week.
encounter - [ɪnˈkaʊntər] v. | If you encounter something, you meet or come close to it. → I encountered a sea turtle while I was swimming.
exceed - [ɪkˈsiːd] v. | To exceed is to be more than something. → Since I exceeded my limit, I decided to get rid of my credit cards.
forge - [fɔːrdʒ] v. | To forge is to make or produce, especially with difficulty. → Stacy and Heather forged their friendship when they were teenagers.
humble - [ˈhʌmbl] adj. | People who are humble do not believe that they are better than other people. → Even though Bob is the smartest boy in his class, he is humble.
iron - [ˈaɪərn] n. | Iron is a strong metal that is used to make many objects. → The horse had shoes made of iron.
ladder - [ˈlædə:r] n. | A ladder is an object that is used to climb up and down things. → He used a ladder to climb to the top of his tree house.
modest - [ˈmɒdɪst] adj. | If people are modest, they do not think that they are too important. → Derek is very modest for someone who is so rich.
occupy - [ˈɒkjəpaɪ] v. | To occupy a place is to live, work, or be there. → Kevin and Alice occupied the chairs and had a long discussion.
penny - [ˈpenɪ] n. | A penny is a coin worth one cent. → U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is on the penny.
preach - [priːtʃ] v. | To preach is to talk about and promote a religious idea. → Aaron often preached about living an honest life.
prosper - [ˈprɒspər] v. | To prosper is to be successful or make a lot of money. → Frank's new business finally prospered after many years of hard work.
province - [ˈprɒvɪns] n. | A province is a small area that is controlled by a country. → Canada is divided into several different provinces.
satisfaction - [ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən] n. | Satisfaction is a feeling you get when you do or receive something good. → Brad was filled with satisfaction when he saw what was for dinner.
sustain - [səsˈteɪn] v. | To sustain something is to keep it going. → Wind power is a clean way to sustain a city with energy.
acquire - [əˈkwaɪər] v. | To acquire something is to gain possession of it. → Tina acquired a strange package yesterday.
awkward - [ˈɔːkwərd] adj. | If something is awkward, it is embarrassing and uncomfortable. → After dropping his coffee cup, Robbie felt awkward.
caretaker - [ˈkɛərteɪkər] | A caretaker is a person who takes care of very young, old, or sick people. → My grandmother's caretaker helps her get around the house.
deceive - [dɪˈsiːv] v. | To deceive someone is to make them believe something that is not true. → He tried to deceive his friends as they were playing a game.
discourage - [dɪsˈkə:rɪdʒ] v. | To discourage someone is to make them feel less excited about something. → Mr. Perry discouraged the students from quitting school.
fake - [feɪk] adj. | If something is fake, it is made to look real in order to trick people. → The model was wearing fake eyelashes.
hatred - [ˈheɪtrɪd] n. | Hatred is a strong feeling of not liking someone or something. → I have a hatred for the taste of medicine.
hut - [hʌt] n. | A hut is a house made of wood, grass, or mud that has only one or two rooms. → We all went into the hut to sleep.
inferior - [ɪnˈfɪərɪər] adj. | If something is inferior, it is not as good as something else. → Cars built a hundred years ago are inferior to ones built today.
lodge - [lɒdʒ] n. | A lodge is a house in the mountains, used by people who hunt or fish. → During our ski trip, we stayed at a lodge.
neglect - [nɪˈglekt] v. | To neglect someone or something is to not take care of it properly. → William neglected his room, so it is a complete mess.
newcomer - [ˈnjuːˌkʌmə:r] n. | A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived at a place or a group. → The students happily welcomed the newcomer to the school.
offense - [əfens] n. | An offense is behavior that is wrong or breaks a law. → Stealing a car is a very serious offense.
overlook - [əuvəˈluk] v. | To overlook something is to not notice it, or to not realize that it is important. → Brenda overlooked the last step and had a bad fall.
repay - [riːˈpeɪ] v. | To repay is to pay back or to reward someone or something. → She repaid her friend for all of his hard work with a small gift.
ridiculous - [rɪˈdɪkjələs] adj. | If something is ridiculous, it is silly or strange. → Steve looked ridiculous with those huge blue sunglasses.
satisfactory - [ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ] adj. | If something is satisfactory, it is good enough. → Mina often received satisfactory grades since she studied so hard.
shepherd - [ˈʃepə:rd] n. | A shepherd is a person who protects and cares for sheep. → The shepherd moved the sheep to another field.
venture - [ˈventʃər] v. | To venture is to go to a place that may be dangerous. → Even though it was dangerous, they ventured up the mountain.
wheat - [hwiːt] n. | Wheat is a plant which makes grain. Wheat grain is used to make bread. → The field of golden wheat was ready to be harvested.
alley - [ˈælɪ] n. | An alley is a narrow road behind houses or buildings. → The alley behind my house looks dirty.
ax - [ӕks] n. | An ax is a tool used to cut wood. → She used an ax to cut some wood for the fire.
bunch - [bʌntʃ] n. | A bunch is a group of the same things. → She was hungry, so she ate the entire bunch of grapes.
chore - [tʃɔːr] n. | A chore is a job that you have to do but don't like. → It's Nikki's chore to do the dishes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
decent - [ˈdiːsənt] adj. | When something is decent, it is OK or good enough. → Eric did a decent job painting the fence.
disgrace - [dɪsˈgreɪs] n. | Disgrace is a feeling of shame. → He felt a sense of disgrace after failing his big exam.
elbow - [ˈelbou] n. | The elbow is the middle part of a person's arm that lets you bend it. → She pointed to her elbow to show me where she hurt herself.
grateful - [ˈgreɪtfəl] adj. | When you are grateful for something, you are happy that it happened. → The girls were grateful to have a chance to spend time with their grandfather.
irritate - [ˈɪrəteɪt] v. | To irritate means to annoy someone. → She was irritated when her brother told her that he had lost her camera.
kid - [kid] v. | To kid is to make a joke to make someone believe something which is not true. → I am not really mad. I was kidding when I said I was angry.
loose - [luːs] adj. | When something is loose, it is not held in place well. → The bolt was loose, so I tightened it with the wrench.
offend - [əˈfend] v. | To offend someone means to make them angry or upset. → They were both offended by what they had said to each other.
overnight - [ouvərnait] adv. | When something happens overnight, it happens during the night. → The campers stayed in the tent overnight.
persist - [pə:rsɪst] v. | To persist means to keep doing something even when it is hard. → Even though the lesson was difficult, he persisted until he understood.
pine - [paɪn] n. | A pine is a type of tree that is tall and thin. → There were many beautiful pine trees in the forest.
scar - [skɑːr] n. | A scar is a mark on the skin after a wound heals. → The monster had horrible scars on his cheek and forehead.
sensation - [senˈseɪʃən] n. | A sensation is a feeling a person gets from their senses. → Mom got a painful sensation in her head from the loud noise.
sled - [sled] n. | A sled is a small vehicle that you use on snow. → Marvin likes to ride his sled down the hill in winter.
tease - [tiːz] v. | To tease someone means to laugh at or make fun of them. → Jake teased Charlie because he was the new student.
valentine - [ˈvæləntaɪn] n. | A valentine is someone you love or admire with great affection. → Harry wanted Molly to be his valentine.
bloom - [bluːm] v. | When a plant blooms, it makes flowers. → Roses look so pretty when they bloom.
compact - [kəmˈpækt] adj. | If something is compact, it is smaller than normal. → A laptop computer is much more compact than a desktop model.
curl - [kɜːrl] n. | A curl is a small piece of something with a round shape. → The colorful ribbons were bent into curls.
decay - [dɪˈkeɪ] v. | To decay is to be destroyed naturally. → The old wooden house was slowly decaying.
dessert - [diˈzəːrt] n. | Dessert is a sweet food that you eat after a meal. → Kayla wants ice cream for dessert.
dip - [dip] v. | To dip something is to put part of it into a liquid for a short time. → Laurel dipped her strawberry into the chocolate.
distant - [ˈdɪstənt] adj. | If something is distant, it is far away. → Michael could barely see the distant island.
eclipse - [ɪˈklɪps] n. | An eclipse is an occasion when the moon moves in front of the sun. → A complete eclipse of the sun is a very rare occurrence.
fairy - [ˈfɛərɪ] n. | A fairy is a small, magic creature with wings. → There are usually fairies in fantasy stories.
grace - [greɪs] n. | Grace is a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed and attractive way. → The ballerina danced with grace.
leisure - [ˈliːʒə:r] n. | Leisure is time when you do not have to do work. → Eve likes to listen to music in her leisure time.
mankind - [mænˈkaɪnd] n. | Mankind is all of the world's people. → All of mankind has to work to make this a better world.
passion - [ˈpæʃən] n. | Passion is a very strong feeling of wanting to do something. → She had a passion for dancing.
pillow - [ˈpɪlou] n. | A pillow is something that you put your head on when you sleep. → When I travel, I usually take along my favorite pillow.
pulse - [pʌls] n. | A pulse is the beat of the heart. → The doctor checked the patient's pulse by feeling his wrist.
refresh - [rɪˈfreʃ] v. | To refresh someone is to make them feel less hot or tired. → The baby was refreshed after taking a cool bath.
sneeze - [sniːz] v. | To sneeze is to suddenly blow air out of your nose and mouth. → He sneezed after smelling the flower.
spice - [spaɪs] n. | A spice is a flavor for food and drinks. → Two common spices found in many homes are salt and pepper.
whistle - [hwɪsəl] v. | To whistle is to make a sound by putting your lips together and blowing. → Ashe was listening to music, Daryl whistled.
wool - [wʊl] n. | Wool is the hair that a sheep has. → Grandma wants to use the blue wool to knit me a sweater.
acquaint - [əˈkweɪnt] v. | To acquaint is to get to know something or someone. → Nancy acquainted herself with the new computer.
cemetery - [ˈseməteri] n. | A cemetery is where people are buried when they die. → Some people are scared of cemeteries.
curse - [kə:rs] v. | To curse someone or something is to hope that bad things happen to them. → The witch cursed the village.
disguise - [dɪsˈgaɪz] n. | A disguise is something you wear so people cannot tell who you are. → Everyone knew that it was Dad in the Santa disguise.
fancy - [ˈfænsɪ] adj. | If something is fancy, it is nicer than normal. → Their table was all set for a fancy dinner.
flashlight - [ˈflæʃlaɪt] n. | A flashlight is a small electric light that you carry in your hand. → We took a flashlight when we went camping.
hood - [hʊd] n. | A hood is part of a coat that goes over your head. → She put on her hood to keep her head warm.
inhabitant - [ɪnˈhæbətənt] n. | An inhabitant is a person who lives in a certain place. → The number of inhabitants in the countryside is increasing.
nourish - [ˈnə:rɪʃ] v. | To nourish something is to give it food that it needs to live. → A good mother will nourish her baby every day.
pirate - [ˈpaɪərət] n. | A pirate is a sailor who steals things from other boats. → Pirates are very scary characters.
publication - [ˌpʌbləˈkeɪʃən] n. | A publication is something printed, like a newspaper or book. → She's been a subscriber to that publication for over ten years.
riddle - [ˈrɪdl] n. | A riddle is a question that is difficult to answer but meant to be funny. → I could not answer Wendy's riddle, but it made me laugh.
rot - [rɒt] n. | When something rots, it slowly gets softer and is destroyed. → The old log began to rot in the forest.
scare - [ˈskɛə:r] v. | To scare means to cause one to feel frightened. → I was scared by the sight of the monster.
shortly - [ˈʃɔːrtlɪ] adv. | If something will happen shortly, it will happen very soon. → My workday will end shortly.
skeleton - [ˈskelətn] n. | A skeleton is the bones of a body. → There is a skeleton in the science classroom.
spoil - [spɔɪl] v. | If something spoils, it turns bad or rots. → We left the fruit out too long, and it spoiled.
starve - [stɑːrv] v. | If a person starves, they do not get enough to eat and sometimes die. → During the war, many people starved.
thrill - [θrɪl] n. | A thrill is an exciting feeling. → The boys enjoy the thrill of surfing a big wave.
wicked - [ˈwɪkɪd] adj. | If something is wicked, it is very bad or evil. → My boss is a very wicked man.
alert - [əˈləːrt] | To alert someone is to tell or warn them about something. → The fire alarm alerted us that there was a problem.
broadcast - [ˈbrɔ:dkæst] n. | A broadcast is a television or radio show. → We watched the broadcast of the local news on TV. 
bulletin - [ˈbulətin] n. | A bulletin is a news report that talks about very recent and important events. → There was a live bulletin reporting on the economy of the city.
bump - [bʌmp] n. | A bump is a small raised area on a surface. → The monkey got a bump on his head because he was hit by a rock.
chop - [tʃɒp] v. | To chop something means to cut it into pieces with a tool. → Mom chopped some vegetables to put into the stew.
closet - [ˈklɒzɪt] n. | A closet is a small room used to store things. → Marie has many clothes inside o f her closet.
console - [kənˈsoul] v. | To console someone who is sad means to make them comforted. → When my dog ran away, my dad consoled me.
district - [ˈdɪstrɪkt] n. | A district is a small part of a city, county, state, or country. → I live in a residential district of Seattle, Washington.
drawer - [ˈdrɔːər] n. | A drawer is a small part in furniture that is used to store things. → I put my clothes into the empty drawers.
endure - [enˈdjuər] v. | To endure something tough means to do or go through it. → She had to endure her husband shouting all day long.
execute - [ˈeksɪkjuːt] v. | To execute someone means to kill them as a legal punishment. → Some people are executed for serious crimes.
grasp - [græsp] v. | To grasp something means to hold it. → He grasped the bag o f money tightly.
rear - [rɪə:r] n. | When something is in the rear of something, it is in the back. → The man loaded the rear of his truck with boxes.
senator - [ˈsenətər] n. | A senator is someone who makes laws for a state. → The young senator promised to make laws that would help the people. 
skull - [skʌl] n. | A skull is the hard part of your head. Your brain is inside of it. → The brain is protected by the skull.
stir - [stəːr] v. | To stir something means to mix it using something small, like a spoon. → Mom stirred the batter until it was smooth.
tap - [tæp] v. | To tap something is to hit it lightly. → He tapped the keys of the keyboard to write a short word.
tremendous - [triˈmendəs] adj. | When something is tremendous, it is very large. → The Earth's oceans are filled with a tremendous amount of water.
underneath - [ˈʌndərniːθ] prep. | When something is underneath something else, it is below or lower than it. → The roots of a tree are located underneath the ground.
worm - [wəːrm] n. | A worm is a small animal with a long, thin body. → Worms are often used to help catch fish.
abandon - [əˈbændən] v. | To abandon something is to leave it forever or for a long time. → The old room had been abandoned years before.
ambitious - [æmˈbɪʃəs] adj. | If someone is ambitious, they want to be rich or successful. → Kendra had to be ambitious to get into medical school.
bark - [bɑːrk] v. | When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise. → The dog barked loudly and frighteningly.
bay - [beɪ] n. | A bay is an area near the ocean where the land goes inward. → The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay.
brilliant - [ˈbrɪljənt] adj. | If someone is brilliant, they are very smart. → My younger sister is brilliant for someone her age.
chin - [tʃɪn] n. | Your chin is the hard part at the bottom of your face. → Luke pointed to the hair on his chin.
complaint - [kəmˈpleɪnt] n. | A complaint is something you say to tell people that you don't like something. → Mom said she didn't want to hear my brother's complaints.
deaf - [def] adj. | When someone is deaf, they cannot hear. → Susan was born deaf.
enthusiastic - [eneu:ziæstik] adj. | To be enthusiastic about something is to be excited by or interested in it. → The man was enthusiastic about his job.
expedition - [ˌekspədɪʃən] n. | An expedition is a long trip, usually to a place very far away. → They got into their spaceship to begin their expedition.
horizon - [həˈraɪzən] n. | The horizon is where the sky looks like it meets the ground. → The sun clipped below the horizon.
loyal - [ˈlɔɪəl] adj. | To be loyal to something or someone is to agree to always help them. → The three friends are very loyal to each other.
mayor - [meiə:r] n. | The mayor is the person in charge of a city. → The mayor o f my hometown is quite a powerful speaker.
mutual - [ˈmjuːtʃuəl] adj. | If something is mutual, it is felt in the same way by two or more people. → Robert likes Sarah. The feeling is mutual.
overweight - [ouvərweit] adj. | If someone is overweight, they are very fat. → Roger eats too much, so now he's overweight.
refuge - [ˈrefjuːdʒ] n. | A refuge is a place where you go to be safe. → When it started to rain, she found refuge in the house.
restore - [rɪsˈtɔːr] v. | To restore something is to put it back the way it was. → Victor restored the old car.
rub - [rʌb] v. | To rub something is to push on it and move your hand back and forth. → Mom's feet were sore, so she rubbed them.
senses - [sensiz] n. | Your senses are how you see, taste, hear, feel and smell. → It would be hard to live without your five senses.
veterinarian - [ˌvetərənɛərɪən] n. | A veterinarian is a doctor that takes care of animals. → Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.
anniversary - [ˌænəˈvəːrsərɪ] n. | An anniversary is a day that celebrates something from the past. → My parents went out to eat for their wedding anniversary.
arithmetic - [əˈrɪθmətɪk] n. | Arithmetic is math. → I like to study arithmetic at school.
ashamed - [əˈʃeɪmd] adj. | To be ashamed is to feel upset because you did something wrong or bad. → He was ashamed when he found out that I knew about his past.
burst - [bəːrst] v. | To burst is to suddenly break open or apart. → The bomb burst over the city.
carpenter - [ˈkɑːrpəntər] n. | A carpenter is a person who builds things with wood. → We hired a carpenter to make a cupboard.
coal - [koul] n. | Coal is a hard black rock that you burn for heat. → Many power stations burn coal to produce energy.
couch - [kaʊtʃ] n. | A couch is a long, soft seat that many people can sit on. → Kim and M artin's new couch was very expensive.
drip - [drɪp] v. | When a liquid drips, just a little bit falls at a time. → I heard water dripping from the faucet.
elegant - [ˈelɪgənt] adj. | If something is elegant, it is very fancy and pleasing. → In Japan, women wear elegant kimonos on special occasions.
fabric - [ˈfæbrɪk] n. | Fabric is cloth used to make clothes, furniture, etc. → The towels were made from a soft fabric.
highlands - [ˈhaɪlənd] n. | The highlands are high areas of land, usually with mountains. → The man had a small home in the highlands.
ivory - [ˈaɪvərɪ] n. | Ivory is a white, hard substance that comes from elephants. → The elephant's long ivory tusks looked very impressive.
mill - [mil] n. | A mill is a building where flour is made. → The farmer took his wheat to the mill to make it into flour.
needle - [ˈniːdl] n. | A needle is a small, sharp piece of metal that you use to make or fix clothes. → I used a needle to fix the hole in my pants.
polish - [ˈpɒlɪʃ] v. | To polish something is to rub it in order to make it shiny. → Mark spent all morning polishing his shoes for the wedding.
sew - [sou] v. | To sew means to put pieces of cloth together using string. → I learned to sew when I was a little girl.
shed - [ʃed] n. | A shed is a small building where you store things like tools. → We have a small shed in the backyard for storage.
thread - [θred] n. | A thread is a thin piece of string. → I have many different colors of thread at home.
trim - [trim] v. | To trim something is to cut it a little bit. → I had my hair trimmed this afternoon.
upwards - [ˈʌpwərdz] adv. | If something goes upwards, it moves vertically higher. → The kite went upwards further and further.
ail - [eɪl] v. | To ail a person or group is to cause difficulty or pain. → My brother went to the doctor to see what was ailing him.
ally - [ˈælaɪ] n. | An ally is someone who agrees to help or support you. → I was happy to find many allies who shared the same opinion as me.
boast - [boust] v. | To boast is to talk about how good you are. → We all became tired o f listening to him boast about him self all day.
bounce - [bauns] v. | To bounce is to move something up and away from a surface after hitting it. → Owen bounced the ball on the ground.
bully - [ˈbulɪ] n. | A bully is a person who is mean to others. → The two bullies always picked on the smaller, weaker kids.
carbohydrate - [ˈkɑːrbouˈhaɪdreɪt] n. | Carbohydrates are substances in foods like bread that give you energy. → Carbohydrates like rice are a good source o f energy for active people.
crawl - [krɔːl] v. | To crawl is to move slowly on your hands and knees. → The baby crawled across the floor.
defeat - [dɪˈfiːt] v. | To defeat someone is to beat them in a game or battle. → The champion defeated the challenger in the boxing match.
dial - [ˈdaɪəl] n. | A dial is the front of a clock. → I looked at the dial to see what time it was.
dominant - [ˈdɒmənənt] adj. | When someone or something is dominant, they are stronger than others. → The gorilla is one o f the dominant animals in the jungle.
mercy - [ˈməːrsi] n. | If you show mercy, you choose not to punish or harm someone. → He asked his boss for mercy and to not fire him.
nod - [nɒd] v. | To nod is to move your head up and down. → I nodded my head as I listened to the song.
opponent - [əˈpounənt] n. | An opponent is someone who fights against you. → On the field, our opponents were too good for us.
quarrel - [ˈkwɔ:rəl] v. | To quarrel is to argue or fight. → Billy quarreled with his wife about buying a new house.
rival - [ˈraɪvəl] n. | A rival is someone that is trying to keep you from getting what you want. → The three rivals were all competing for the same job.
sore - [sɔːr] adj. | When a part of your body is sore, it hurts. → After lifting the heavy box, Mona's back was sore.
sting - [stɪŋ] v. | To sting is to cause pain by pushing a sharp part into the skin. → The needle stung my arm and made me say, “ Ouch!”
strain - [streɪn] v. | To strain is to try very hard. → Casey strained to lift the heavy box.
torture - [ˈtɔːrtʃə:r] n. | Torture is something that causes you physical or mental pain. → Greg thought that writing the essay was torture.
wrestle - [ˈresəl] v. | To wrestle is to play a game where you try to push someone to the floor. → My dad loved to wrestle when he was in high school.
absence - [ˈæbsəns] n. | Absence is the state of something being away. → There is an absence of sand in the hourglass.
aloud - [əˈlaud] adv. | If you say something aloud, you say it so that others can hear you. → My father often reads stories aloud to me and my sister.
bald - [bɔːld] adj. | If someone is bald, they have no hair. → My oldest brother is bald.
blanket - [ˈblæŋkɪt] n. | A blanket is a piece of cloth that you use to keep warm or to sit upon. → I laid a blanket on the ground so that we could have a picnic.
creep - [kriːp] v. | To creep is to move quietly and slowly. → The cat slowly crept down the tree.
divorce - [dɪˈvɔːrs] n. | Divorce is an event in which a marriage is ended. → Divorce rates have increased in the past twenty years.
imitate - [ˈɪmɪteɪt] v. | To imitate someone is to do exactly what they do. → He imitated his favorite superhero by putting on a costume.
infant - [ˈɪnfənt] n. | An infant is a baby. → The infant cried all night.
kidnap - [ˈkɪdnæp] v. | To kidnap someone is to take them illegally. → She was terrified to find out her son was kidnapped.
nap - [næp] n. | A nap is a short sleep, usually during the day. → I took a short nap because I stayed up late last night.
nowhere - [ˈnouhwɛə:r] adv. | You use nowhere to say that a place or thing does not exist. → Unfortunately, water was nowhere to be found.
pat - [pæt] v. | To pat something is to hit it softly with your hand. → I patted some lotion onto my face.
relief - [rɪˈliːf] n. | Relief is a feeling you get when something bad or challenging ends. → I felt a sense of relief when I heard the good news.
reproduce - [riːprəˈdjuːs] v. | To reproduce is to make something exactly how someone else did it. → The children tried to reproduce their house using toy blocks.
rhyme - [raɪm] n. | To rhyme is to have the same sounds at the end of a word. → Humpty Dumpty is an old rhyme that children learn in school.
suck - [sʌk] v. | To suck is to put something in your mouth and try to get flavor out of it. → The baby sucked milk from her bottle.
urgent - [ˈəːrdʒənt] adj. | If something is urgent, it is important and needs to be done now. → He had to leave now; it was urgent.
vanish - [ˈvænɪʃ] v. | To vanish is to go away suddenly. → All the passengers vanished from the train station.
wagon - [ˈwæɡən] n. | A wagon is a cart you use to carry heavy things. → He used his wagon to carry some of his gifts.
wrinkle - [ˈrɪŋkəl] n. | A wrinkle is a line on a person's face that happens as they get old. → My grandfather has some wrinkles on his face.
abnormal - [æbˈnɔ:rməl] adj. | If something is abnormal, it is strange or not normal. → Her idea of art is a bit too abnormal for me.
bamboo - [bæmˈbu:] n. | Bamboo is a hard plant with thin branches and leaves. → Outside his home, there is a lot of bamboo.
blossom - [ˈblɑsəm] n. | A blossom is a flower or group of flowers. → There were colorful blossoms in the yard.
compass - [ˈkʌmpəs] n. | A compass is a device used to tell what direction one is going. → A compass is an important tool to have when you are traveling.
dialect - [ˈdaɪəlekt] n. | A dialect is a regional variety of language showing where you are from. → People from the U.K. have a different dialect of English from those in the U.K.
dishonest - [dɪsˈɒnɪst] adj. | If someone is dishonest, they do not tell the truth. → She was being dishonest when she copied the answers from his test.
dwarf - [dwɔːrf] n. | A dwarf is a creature from stories that often looks like a short, hairy man. → The dwarf had a pleasant look on his face.
ecosystem - [i:kousɪstəm] n. | An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals in an area. → The river's ecosystem not only includes fish but other insects and plants too.
fatal - [ˈfeɪtl] adj. | If something is fatal, it causes death. → They passed away in a fatal car crash.
impatient - [ɪmˈpeɪʃənt] adj. | If someone is impatient, they are not able to wait for things. → Bob was so impatient that he could barely wait for the light to turn green.
leaf - [li:f] n. | A leaf is the flat green thing on trees or bushes. → In the fall, the leaves on the trees change colors.
manuscript - [ˈmӕnjəskript] n. | A manuscript is an old book or paper written by hand. → The manuscript was written over 150 years ago.
marsh - [mɑːrʃ] n. | A marsh is a type of wet land covered with grasses and short plants. → The marsh looked so lovely against the mountains.
patience - [ˈpeɪʃəns] n. | Patience is the ability to wait for something without becoming upset. → Sue's patience was rewarded by catching her very first fish.
perfume - [pəˈ:rfjuːm] n. | Perfume is a good-smelling liquid that girls wear. → When she wore her perfume, everyone said she smelled great.
pond - [pɒnd] n. | A pond is a very small area of water. → The ducks swam in the pond.
proverb - [ˈprɒvəːrb] n. | A proverb is a short saying that tells you something important. → The proverb “egg on your face” means you've done something embarrassing.
pursuit - [pərsuːt] n. | A pursuit is a chase. → The dinosaur was in pursuit of the caveman.
recite - [rɪˈsaɪt] v. | To recite something means to repeat or say aloud in front of a group. → Katie recited the Pledge of Allegiance in class.
wilderness - [ˈwɪldə:rnɪs] n. | A wilderness is an area where no people live. → If you are not careful, you can get lost in the wilderness.
anticipate - [ӕnˈtisəpeit] v. | To anticipate something is to think that it will happen. → Carrie anticipated the arrival of her baby.
barrel - [ˈbærəl] n. | A barrel is a round thing that you can keep liquids in. → There was an empty barrel outside the house.
beam - [biːm] n. | A beam is a heavy bar. → Modern skyscrapers are made with several beams.
casual - [ˈkæʒjuəl] adj. | If something is casual, it is relaxed or simple. → You can wear casual clothes to the party like jeans.
caution - [ˈkɔːʃən] n. | Caution is care and attention in order to avoid danger. → Please use the power saw with caution. It is very dangerous.
contrary - [ˈkɒntrərɪ] adj. | If something is contrary to something else, it is the opposite. → It isn't warm outside at all. On the contrary, it is quite cold.
deliberate - [dɪˈlɪbərɪt] adj. | If you are deliberate, you do something on purpose. → Bernie made a deliberate attempt to injure Andy.
dissolve - [dɪˈzɒlv] v. | To dissolve something is to mix it into a liquid and disappear. → I dissolved the pill in a glass o f water.
explode - [ɪksˈploud] v. | When something explodes, it blows up. → My new radio exploded when I plugged it in.
fasten - [ˈfæsn] v. | To fasten something is to close it or put it in the correct place. → Elizabeth fastened her seat belt.
germ - [dʒəːrm] n. | A germ is something that makes you sick. → Germs are on everything that you touch.
kit - [kit] n. | A kit is a set of all the things needed to do something. → Is there a first aid kit in your office?
puff - [pʌf] n. | A puff is a little bit of smoke or steam. → A puff of smoke came from the burnt match.
rag - [ræg] n. | A rag is a small towel. → Please use a rag to clean the dust o ff the table.
scatter - [ˈskætə:r] v. | To scatter something is to make it go in many places. → I accidentally scattered all of my pills.
scent - [sent] n. | A scent is a smell. → Julie enjoyed the scent of the flowers.
steel - [sti:l] n. | Steel is a shiny gray metal. → The new apartment building was made with steel.
swift - [swift] adj. | If something is swift, it is fast. → The swift horse easily jumped over the hurdle.
toss - [tɔ:s] v. | If you toss something, you throw it softly. → He tossed a coin into the air.
triumph - [ˈtraɪəmf] n. | Triumph is what you feel when you win or finish something. → He raised the award in triumph at the end of his speech.
aboard - [əˈbɔːrd] prep. | When someone is aboard a ship or plane, they are on or in it. → They climbed aboard the kayak and paddled through the river.
bitter - [ˈbɪtər] adj. | When a person is bitter, they are upset with someone or a situation. → He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.
bullet - [ˈbulit] n. | A bullet is a small metal object that is shot out of guns. → Bullets come in different sizes for different guns.
devil - [ˈdevl] n. | The devil is a powerful evil spirit in some religions. → The church promised protection from the devil.
drift - [drɪft] v. | To drift means to be moved slowly by wind or water. → The large chunk of ice drifted in the water.
enforce - [enˈfɔːrs] v. | To enforce means to make a person follow a rule. → Police enforce traffic laws to keep everyone safe.
fountain - [ˈfauntɪn] n. | A fountain is a source of water made by people. → There was a beautiful fountain in the middle of the park.
harbor - [ˈhaːrbər] n. | A harbor is an area of water along a shore where boats land. → There were a few small boats in the harbor.
inhabit - [ɪnˈhæbɪt] v. | To inhabit means to live in a certain place. → No one inhabits the ancient city.
march - [mɑːrtʃ] v. | To march means to walk at a steady pace together with others. → The soldiers marched in straight rows.
millionaire - [mɪljənɛər] n. | A millionaire is a person who has at least a million dollars. → He became a millionaire because he was smart with his money.
port - [pɔːrt] n. | A port is a place where ships stop to load and unload things. → The ship was being loaded with materials at the port.
sheriff - [ˈʃerɪf] n. | A sheriff is a police officer who is in charge of a large area. → It was the sheriff's job to make the city safe.
startle - [ˈstɑːrtl] v. | To startle means to scare someone suddenly. → The loud crash startled the sleeping woman.
sweat - [swet] v. | To sweat means to lose liquid from the body through the skin. → Whenever I workout, I sweat quite a bit.
trigger - [ˈtrɪgə:r] n. | A trigger is the part of the gun that a person pulls to make it fire. → The man had his finger on the trigger of the gun.
unify - [ˈjuːnəfaɪ] v. | To unify means to bring people or things together. → With their good deeds, the children tried to unify the world.
vessel - [ˈvesəl] n. | A vessel is a large ship or boat. → We toured the area aboard a luxury vessel.
voyage - [ˈvɔidʒ] n. | A voyage is a long journey made on a boat or an aircraft. → The astronauts took off on a long voyage to the moon.
worship - [ˈwəːrʃip] v. | To worship means to like and honor a person, thing, or religious figure. → Many people around the world worship in a church.
apprentice - [əˈprentɪs] n. | An apprentice is a person who learns how to do a job from a skilled person. → Mark is an apprentice chef at the restaurant.
assure - [əˈʃuər] v. | To assure someone is to tell them something is true to make them less worried. → He assured the boss that the building would be done on time.
bandage - [ˈbændɪdʒ] n. | A bandage is a piece of cloth used to stop bleeding. → If you cut yourself, please get a bandage from the first-aid kit.
bleed - [bliːd] v. | To bleed is to lose blood. → If you are not careful, you will cut your finger and bleed.
bond - [bɔnd] v. | To bond with someone is to become friends with them. → The women bonded after several hours of conversation.
chef - [ʃef] n. | A chef is a person who cooks in a restaurant. → Tom is a chef at the restaurant near my house.
crown - [kraun] n. | A crown is the hat worn by a king or queen. → The crown is made of gold.
departure - [dɪˈpɑːrtʃər] n. | A departure is the act of leaving a place. → They were excited about their departure back home.
diligent - [ˈdɪlədʒənt] adj. | If someone is diligent, they work hard and are careful. → Craig has always been a very diligent person at work.
emperor - [ˈempərər] n. | An emperor is the leader of a group of countries. → The emperor Julius Caesar was in control o f ancient Rome.
fiber - [ˈfaibər] n. | Fiber is a thread of a substance used to make clothes or rope. → The mat was made from tiny fibers.
horrible - [ˈhɔ:rəbəl] adj. | If something is horrible, it is very bad. → The assignment was horrible. I hated it.
impolite - [impəˈlait] adj. | If someone is impolite, they are rude. → Roger is impolite to everyone he meets.
kneel - [niːl] v. | To kneel is to put one or both knees on the ground. → Daryl got down on one knee and asked Nina to marry him.
luxury - [ˈlʌkʃərɪ] n. | A luxury is an expensive thing that you do not need. → We stayed at a luxury resort for our honeymoon.
massive - [ˈmæsɪv] adj. | If something is massive, it is very big. → The wheels on his truck were massive.
panic - [ˈpænɪk] v. | To panic is to feel so nervous or afraid that you cannot think clearly. → Everyone panicked when the house caught on fire.
priority - [praɪɔ(:)rətɪ] n. | A priority is something that is more important than other things. → My priority is to get good grades in school.
robe - [roub] n. | A robe is a long, loose piece of clothing. → Many people wear robes in the morning.
scold - [skould] v. | To scold means to criticize one angrily because they have done wrong. → Jesse was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention.
affair - [əˈfɛər] n. | An affair is an event or a thing that happened. → My wife and I attended a formal affair over the weekend.
assembly - [əˈsemblɪ] n. | An assembly is a group that is together for the same reason. → The students had an assembly to talk about their interests.
bless - [bles] v. | To bless is to ask God for protection or help. → The angel blessed the newborn baby to keep it safe.
cereal - [ˈsɪərɪəl] n. | Cereal is a food that you mix with milk and eat for breakfast. → Cereal is a fast and common breakfast food enjoyed in the U.S.
cheerful - [ˈtʃɪəfəl] adj. | If someone is cheerful, they are happy or feel good. → The children were cheerful because they didn't have to go to school.
diameter - [daɪˈæmɪtər] n. | The diameter of a round thing is the length across its center. → The diameter o f the tree was about 22 centimeters.
exploit - [ˈiksplɔɪt] v. | To exploit something is to use it for greedy reasons rather than good reason. → The company exploits their workers and makes them stay 12 hours a day.
famine - [ˈfæmɪn] n. | A famine is a long time with little or no food. → The farmers couldn't grow any food on the dry soil, so there was a famine.
harvest - [ˈhɑːrvɪst] n. | A harvest is the act of collecting food from farming. → They had a lot of wheat from the last harvest.
merry - [ˈmerɪ] adj. | If someone is merry, they are very happy. → They felt merry because the weather was great.
nut - [nʌt] n. | A nut is a hard seed or fruit that comes from some trees and bushes. → To eat a nut, first you have to crack its shell.
pardon - [ˈpɑːrdn] v. | To pardon is a way to ask someone to repeat what was said before. → Pardon me teacher, but could you repeat what you just said?
pharaoh - [ˈfɛərou] n. | A pharaoh was a king in ancient Egypt. → The pharaohs ruled Egypt for thousands of years.
ripe - [raɪp] adj. | When a fruit is ripe, it is ready to be eaten. → The cherries were nice and ripe.
roast - [roust] v. | To roast something is to cook it in an oven or over a fire. → Mom roasted a turkey for the holiday dinner.
routine - [ruːˈtiːn] n. | A routine is a way of doing things that is the same every time. → My father's daily routine includes shaving right before breakfast.
scheme - [skiːm] n. | A scheme is a plan or design. → Mickey and Minnie came up with a scheme to solve the problem.
slim - [slim] adj. | If something or someone is slim, they are thin. → Look at my new cell phone. It's very slim.
stove - [stouv] n. | A stove is a device used to cook food. → Our new stove helps us to cook food much faster than before.
theft - [θeft] n. | A theft is a criminal act that involves someone stealing something. → The theft of his TV took place when he was at work.
adolescent - [ӕdəˈlesənt] n. | An adolescent is a young person or a teenager. → The adolescent was excited about getting a skateboard for his birthday. 
aptitude - [ˈæptɪtjuːd] n. | Aptitude is a natural ability or skill. → He has a natural aptitude for water skiing.
compliment - [ˈkɒmpləmənt] v. | To compliment is to say a nice thing about someone or something. → Her co-worker complimented her for doing a good job.
hinder - [ˈhindər] v. | To hinder is to keep someone or something from doing something. → All the traffic hindered me from getting to work on time.
journalism - [ˈdʒəːrnəlɪzəm] n. | Journalism is the work of collecting the news to put in newspapers or on TV. → Before becoming a teacher, she worked in journalism.
jury - [ˈdʒuəri] n. | A jury is a group of people that listen to a trial and say if someone is guilty. → The jury listened closely to the attorney before they made their decision.
justice - [ˈdʒʌstɪs] n. | Justice is fairness in the way that you treat other people. → People turn to the court system when they are seeking justice.
liberty - [ˈlibə:rti] n. | Liberty is freedom to do what you want. → To many people, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.
literary - [ˈlɪtərərɪ] adj. | If someone or something is literary, it is involved with literature in some way. → He worked hard to create a successful literary career.
pharmacy - [ˈfɑːrməsɪ] n. | A pharmacy is a place where medicine is sold. → My mother sells medicine to people at the pharmacy.
pill - [pil] n. | A pill is a small object that has medicine inside. → She took a pill for her headache.
presume - [prɪˈzuːm] v. | To presume is to believe something is true without being certain. → Since he raised his hand, the teacher presumed he knew the answer.
privacy - [ˈpraɪvəsɪ] n. | To have privacy is to be away from other people. → Please hang the sign on the door so we can have some privacy.
punishment - [ˈpʌnɪʃmənt] n. | A punishment is something that one must endure for any wrong doing. → He was given a punishment for being rude to the teacher.
sensible - [ˈsensəbl] adj. | If someone is sensible, they make good decisions. → It was sensible for her to save some money each month.
slice - [slaɪs] n. | A slice is a piece from something larger, such as a cake. → The girl enjoyed a slice of cake at her birthday party.
sorrow - [ˈsɒrou] n. | Sorrow is a very sad feeling. → The girl felt sorrow after her best friend moved away.
straw - [strɔː] n. | A straw is a thin tube that is used to suck liquid into the mouth. → I drank the orange juice through a straw.
swell - [swel] v. | To swell is to become larger and rounder. → My sister's stomach began to swell after she got pregnant.
tidy - [ˈtaɪdɪ] adj. | When something is tidy, it is clean and in order. → Leon has always been a very tidy boy.
affection - [əˈfekʃən] n. | Affection is a feeling of liking someone or something. → Amanda has a lot of affection for her little sister Sarah.
agency - [ˈeɪdʒənsɪ] n. | An agency is a business or service set up to act for others. → I went to a travel agency to help me arrange a flight home.
ash - [æʃ] n. | Ash is the grey or black powder created when something is burned. → The end of his cigar was full of ashes.
confine - [kənˈfaɪn] v. | To confine something is to keep it in one place. → The elephant is confined to a cage in the zoo.
dismiss - [dɪsˈmɪs] v. | To dismiss something is to say it is not important. → He quickly dismissed my idea about a new project.
erupt - [ɪˈrʌpt] v. | To erupt is for a volcano or something to shoot a hot substance. → The volcano erupted for the first time in ten years.
fate - [feɪt] n. | Fate is a power that causes some things to happen. → Some people believe that a person's hand can tell their fate.
lava - [ˈlɑːvə] n. | Lava is the hot substance made of melted rock that shoots from volcanoes. → The red hot lava poured from the volcano.
miserable - [ˈmɪzərəbəl] adj. | If someone is miserable, they are very unhappy. → He was miserable after his dog died.
navigate - [ˈnævəgeɪt] v. | To navigate something is to control the way it moves or goes. → She navigated the ship across the ocean.
originate - [əˈrɪdʒəneɪt] v. | To originate somewhere is to start there. → The idea of democracy originated in Ancient Greece.
remainder - [rɪˈmeɪndə:r] n. | The remainder of something is what is left. → He took a bite of the apple, then gave me the remainder of it.
retrieve - [rɪˈtriːv] v. | To retrieve something is to find it and get it back. → She retrieved her mail from the mail box.
shallow - [ˈʃælou] adj. | If something is shallow, it is not deep. → The kids were playing in the shallow water.
slope - [sloup] n. | A slope is ground that is not flat. → The slope to the top of the mountain was very steep.
span - [spæn] v. | To span a length of time is to last that long. → His work began in 1999. It has spanned many years since then.
superstition - [suːpərstiʃən] n. | A superstition is something magical that people believe is real. → It is a superstition that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day.
sympathy - [ˈsɪmpəθɪ] n. | Sympathy is a feeling of being sad for another person. → I felt sympathy for my sister so I got her a balloon to cheer her up.
vibrate - [vaɪˈbreɪt] v. | To vibrate is to shake very hard. → The machine made his whole body vibrate as he broke up the ground.
wander - [ˈwɒndə:r] v. | To wander is to walk without going to a certain place. → The boys like to wander in the woods and look at birds.
armor - [ˈaːrmər] n. | Armor is metal worn by soldiers to protect the body. → The soldier wore armor to protect his body.
blaze - [bleɪz] v. | To blaze means to burn brightly or powerfully. → The small fire soon blazed into a large dangerous one.
boom - [buːm] v. | To boom means to make a loud, deep sound. → The firecrackers made a loud boom when they exploded.
cliff - [klɪf] n. | A cliff is a high and often flat wall of rock. → The wolf stood at the cliff and howled.
flame - [fleɪm] n. | A flame is part of fire. → The torch was filled with yellow and orange flames.
independence - [indiˈpendənt] adj. | Independence is the state of being free from the control of others. → After leaving home, Sophia had a great feeling of independence.
invasion - [ɪnˈveɪʒən] n. | An invasion is an attack by a group from another country. → In Korea, walls were built around cities to protect them from invasions.
knight - [nait] n. | A knight is a soldier of high rank and skill who usually serves a king. → He was the best soldier, so the king made him a knight.
lightning - [ˈlaɪtnɪŋ] n. | Lightning is the bright light seen during a storm. → The lightning flashed above the water.
rebel - [ˈrebəl] n. | A rebel is a person who fights the government in order to change it. → The rebel had enough of the government's unfair polices.
retreat - [rɪˈtriːt] v. | To retreat means to run away because you have been beaten in a fight. → The army retreated because they were losing the battle.
revolution - [revəˈluːʃən] n. | A revolution is a change to the political system by a group of people. → The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.
spear - [spɪə:r] n. | A spear is a long stick with a blade on one end that is used as a weapon. → The soldier was holding a spear in his hand.
steep - [stiːp] adj. | If something is steep, then its slope or angle rises or falls sharply. → He rode his bike up the steep hill to reach the top.
summit - [ˈsʌmɪt] n. | A summit is the highest part of a hill or mountain. → Snow covered the summit of the mountain even during the summer.
thunder - [ˈθʌndə:r] n. | Thunder is the loud noise heard during a storm. → The sound of the thunder startled me.
troops - [truːps] n. | Troops are soldiers that fight in groups in a battle. → The troops were all prepared to go into battle.
warrior - [ˈwɔ(:)riə:r] n. | A warrior is a brave soldier or fighter. → The samurai were some of the most skilled warriors in the ancient world.
withdraw - [wɪθˈdrɔː] v. | To withdraw means to leave a place, usually during war. → After losing the battle, the enemy withdrew back to its own country.
yield - [jiːld] v. | To yield something means to give up control of it or to give it away. → He had to yield his turn because he was in checkmate.
bench - [bentʃ] n. | A bench is a long seat for two or more people. → Most parks have benches for citizens to relax upon.
confront - [kənˈfrʌnt] v. | To confront a hard situation or person is to deal with it. → The couple has to confront each other about their problems.
daisy - [ˈdeɪzɪ] n. | A daisy is a small flower with white petals and a yellow center. → There were a few daisies growing in the field.
dispute - [diˈspjuːt] n. | A dispute is an argument or disagreement that people have. → Karen and Brian often have disputes about silly things.
horror - [ˈhɔ:rər] n. | Horror is a feeling of being very afraid or shocked. → The audience screamed in horror when the ghost appeared in the movie.
incident - [ˈɪnsədənt] n. | An incident is an event that is usually not pleasant. → Mr. Wilson had an incident where he became sick and had to leave.
mist - [mist] n. | Mist is water that you can see in the air or on a surface. → The forest was covered with mist.
object - [ˈɒbdʒɪkt] n. | An object is an inanimate thing that you can see or touch. → The shopping cart was filled with objects.
orphan - [ˈɔːrfən] n. | An orphan is a child who does not have parents. → The orphan frequently cried during the night.
plot - [plɔt] v. | To plot is to make a secret plan to do something that is wrong or mean. → The group was plotting to ruin the company's financial reports.
pregnant - [ˈpregnənt] adj. | When a female is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. → The pregnant woman was shopping for baby clothes.
rage - [reɪdʒ] n. | Rage is a very angry feeling. → The chef was filled with rage when his helpers ruined the meal.
revenge - [rɪˈvendʒ] n. | Revenge is what you do to hurt or punish someone who hurts you. → He broke his sister's doll as revenge after she lost his favorite book.
shame - [ʃeɪm] n. | Shame is a bad feeling about things you have done wrong. → The boy felt shame about misplacing his clothes.
sigh - [saɪ] v. | To sigh is to breathe out loudly and show that you are tired or sad. → Molly sighed when she looked at all the information she had to research.
sneak - [sniːk] v. | To sneak is to move quietly so that no one hears or sees you. → The thief snuck out of the house without anyone noticing him.
spare - [spɛə:r] v. | To spare something is to give it because you have more than you need. → I wanted to help him but I couldn't spare a tire.
stem - [stem] n. | The stem of a plant is the stick that grows leaves or flowers. → The rose had a long thin stem.
supper - [ˈsʌpər] n. | Supper is a meal that is eaten in the evening. → We usually have supper around 6 o 'clock at my house.
tender - [ˈtendə:r] adj. | When something is tender, it is soft and easy to chew. → The meat was so tender they didn't need knives to cut it with.
beneath - [bɪˈniːθ] prep. | If something is beneath something else, it is under it. → The largest part of an iceberg lies beneath the waterline.
cub - [kʌb] n. | A cub is a baby animal, such as a bear or lion. → The lion cub was crying for its mother.
dawn - [dɔːn] n. | Dawn is the time of day when the sun rises. → At dawn, the sun gently rose over the farm.
dissatisfied - [ˈdɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd] adj. | If you are dissatisfied, you are not happy with something. → I was dissatisfied with their decision to work on Sunday.
ease - [iːz] n. | When something is done with ease, it is not hard to do. → The monkey climbed the tree with ease.
evident - [ˈevɪdənt] adj. | When something is evident, it is easy to see or understand. → It was evident from the look on his face that he was unhappy.
hail - [heɪl] n. | Hail is ice that falls from the sky when rain freezes. → The hail from the storm was the size of golf balls.
howl - [haul] v. | To howl means to make a long, loud sound like a wolf or a dog. → The wolf howled at the moon.
leap - [liːp] v. | To leap means to jump a long distance. → He had to leap over the gap to reach the other side of the hill.
magnificent - [mægˈnɪfəsənt] adj. | When something is magnificent, it is beautiful and grand. → The man gave his wife a pair of magnificent diamond earrings.
necessity - [nɪˈsesətɪ] n. | A necessity is something that is needed. → Fresh water is a necessity for life.
outcome - [ˈautkʌm] n. | An outcome is the end of an action or event. → The outcome of his latest business plan was a complete failure.
pile - [paɪl] n. | A pile is a large group of things on top of one another. → The pile of cups was beginning to tilt.
profound - [prəˈfaund] adj. | When something is profound, it is very intelligent. → For a little boy, Jeremy has some profound thoughts.
seize - [siːz] v. | To seize something means to grab it quickly or strongly. → The man seized as much money as he could before anyone could see him.
squeeze - [skwiːz] v. | To squeeze something means to press it together and hold it tightly. → When Clara saw her cat, she gave it a big squeeze.
supreme - [suˈpriːm] adj. | When something is supreme, it is the highest or best. → The supreme officer was in charge of keeping the citizens calm.
terrific - [təˈrɪfɪk] adj. | When something is terrific, it is very good. → My youngest daughter is a terrific painter.
trait - [treɪt] n. | A trait is part of someone's personality. → One trait of Salvador's personality is his cheerfulness.
vital - [ˈvaɪtl] adj. | When something is vital, it is necessary for life. → The heart is a vital organ.
accustomed - [əˈkʌstəmd] adj. | When you become accustomed to something, you are in the habit of it. → Grandfather is accustomed to reading the newspaper every morning.
affirm - [əˈfəːrm] v. | To affirm is to say that something is true. → Using a graph, Malcolm affirmed the success o f the company.
astonished - [əstɒnɪʃt] adj. | If someone is astonished, they are very surprised or shocked. → I was astonished when he pulled the live rabbit out of his hat.
bang - [æŋ] v. | To bang is to hit something to make a noise. → The drummer banged on his drum as he marched in the parade.
clan - [klæn] n. | A clan is a group of relatives or friends. → The Lee clan meets every year to celebrate the New Year.
dim - [dɪm] adj. | When something is dim, it does not give out much light. → Working in a dim room is bad for your eyes.
emphasis -  | Emphasis is special attention or importance. → The students put special emphasis on chapter 4 because it will be on the test.
fable - [ˈfeibəl] n. | A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson. → In the fable about the tortoise and the hare, the lesson is consistency.
feast - [fiːst] n. | A feast is a large meal for many people. → At Thanksgiving, I enjoy a wonderful feast with my family.
glow - [glou] v. | To glow is to make a soft light. → The small flame glowed softly.
hollow - [ˈhɒlou] adj. | When something is hollow, it has an empty space inside. → Straws are hollow, so liquid can flow through them.
instinct - [ɪnstɪŋkt] n. | Instinct is the natural way that people behave without thinking about it. → Cats hunt mice because of instinct.
joint - [dʒɔɪnt] n. | A joint is a place of the body where the bones meet, such as the knee. → Two important bones in your leg meet at a join t in your knee.
leak - [liːk] v. | To leak is to let a liquid or gas pass through a flaw. → The pipe leaks from many places.
physician - [fɪzɪʃən] n. | A physician is a doctor. → The physician said I would feel better if I took my medicine.
sacrifice - [ˈsækrəfaɪs] v. | To sacrifice something valuable is to give it up to get something else. → Her parents sacrificed a lot of money in order for her to go to college.
stiff - [stɪf] adj. | When something is stiff, it is hard to move. → The bird was standing on the tree's stiff branch.
stroke - [strouk] v. | To stroke is to move a hand over something or someone. → She stroked her cheek to see if there was something on it.
tragic - [ˈtrædʒɪk] adj. | When something is tragic, it is connected with death and suffering. → The airplane crashed in a tragic accident.
tune - [tjuːn] n. | A tune is a song. → The students played a familiar tune for the audience.
accommodate - [əˈkɒmədeɪt] v. | To accommodate is to have enough room. → The meeting room can accommodate nine people.
circus - [ˈsəːrkəs]  n. | A circus is a traveling show with animals and people. → I like to go to the circus to see the animals do tricks.
coincide - [kouinˈsaid] v. | If two things coincide, they happen at the same time. → My birthday coincides with Christmas.
commission - [kəˈmɪʃən] v. | To commission someone to do something is to pay them to do it. → The artist was commissioned to create a picture.
dose - [dous] n. | A dose is a certain amount of medicine that you take at one time. → My mother gave me a dose of medicine before I went to bed.
dye - [daɪ] v. | To dye something is to make it a certain color by using a special chemical. → Valery got her hair dyed at the salon yesterday.
extent - [ɪksˈtent] n. | The extent of something is how large, important, or serious it is. → He ate to such an extent that he became overweight.
gender - [ˈdʒendər] n. | Gender is a category that describes being either a boy or a girl. → Do you know the gender of her new baby?
headline - [ˈhedlaɪn] n. | A headline is the title of a newspaper story. → The headline on the front page was about the economy.
informal - [ɪnˈfɔːrməl] adj. | When something is informal, it is not official. → They had an informal meeting to talk about their experiences.
inquire - [ɪnˈkwaɪər] v. | To inquire about something is to ask about it. → Dad called to inquire about the price of tickets for the show.
messenger - [ˈmesəndʒər] n. | A messenger is one who carries information from one place to another. → The messenger delivered an important document to the office.
peer - [pɪər] v. | To peer at something is to watch it carefully. → She peered at people through the window.
portrait - [ˈpɔːrtrɪt] n. | A portrait is a painting or photograph of someone. → I saw many religious portraits when I went to the museum.
pose - [pouz] v. | To pose is to stay in one place without moving. → The kids and their dog posed for a picture.
ranch - [ræntʃ] n. | A ranch is a large farm where animals are kept. → My uncle has many horses on his ranch.
steer - [stɪə:r] v. | To steer something is to control where it goes. → He steered the go-cart around the track.
stripe - [straɪp] n. | A stripe is a thick line. → The flag of the United States has red and white stripes.
tame - [teɪm] adj. | When an animal is tame, it is not afraid to be near people. → The tame bird rested on his hand.
tempt - [tempt] v. | To tempt people is to offer them something they want but shouldn't have. → I wasn't hungry, but she tempted me with a piece of my favorite cake.
Aborigine - [ӕbəˈridʒəni:] n. | An Aborigine is a native of Australia before Europeans lived there. → The Aborigines created beautiful artwork.
ban - [bæn] v. | To ban something is to not let people do it. → Smoking is banned in this building.
cautious - [ˈkɔːʃəs] adj. | If you are cautious, you are careful in a dangerous situation. → Be very cautious as you stack those boxes.
confess - [kənˈfes] v. | To confess something is to say that you did it. → He confessed that he was responsible for choosing the winning story.
cottage - [ˈkɒtɪdʒ] n. | A cottage is a small, old house in the countryside. → My aunt lives in a pretty cottage in the mountains.
daytime - [ˈdeɪtaɪm] n. | Daytime is the time of the day when the sky is light. → I only allowed my kids to play outside in the daytime.
desperate - [ˈdespərɪt] adj. | If you are desperate, you will try anything to do or change something. → I'm desperate to find a new job.
fade - [feɪd] v. | If something fades, it gets quieter or darker. → The piece of cloth I found was old and faded.
fierce - [fɪərs] adj. | If a person or animal is fierce, they are angry or violent. → Wolves are fierce animals. Do not disturb them.
gamble - [ˈgæmbəl] v. | To gamble means to play a game that involves winning or losing money. → Many people like to go to casinos to gamble.
lawn - [lɔːn] n. | A lawn is an area covered in grass. → My dad keeps the lawn in front of our house very neat.
mow - [mou] v. | To mow grass is to cut it to make it very short. → I mow our lawn every weekend.
outlaw - [ˈautlɔː] n. | An outlaw is a criminal who hides from the police. → The police passed out posters of the outlaw to all the people.
prospect - [ˈprɒspekt] n. | A prospect is a possibility that something will happen. → He wakes up every morning with the prospect of having a good day.
purse - [pəːrs] n. | A purse is a bag where women keep money, makeup and keys. → My sister likes to buy designer purses.
rod - [rɔd] n. | A rod is a thin stick made of wood or metal. → I bought a new fishing rod to use while on vacation.
seldom - [ˈseldəm] adv. | If something seldom happens, it doesn't happen very often. → It seldom rains in southern Arizona.
shave - [ʃeɪv] v. | To shave means to cut the hairs on your face with a sharp tool. → My father shaves his face every day because he doesn't want a beard.
terrified - [ˈterəfaid] adj. | If you are terrified, you are extremely scared. → When I saw the ghost, I was absolutely terrified!
wizard - [ˈwɪzə:rd] n. | A wizard is a man who can do magic. → The wizard made gold fall from the sky.
baggage - [ˈbægɪdʒ] n. | Baggage is the set of bags that people take with them when they travel. → I'm taking several pieces of baggage with me on vacation.
bulb - [bʌlb] n. | A bulb is the glass part of an electric light. → I had to change the light bulb in my bedroom.
bundle - [ˈbʌndl] n. | A bundle is a number of things that are tied together. → I was shocked when he showed me a bundle of money.
cattle - [ˈkætl] n. | Cattle are cows and bulls, especially on a farm. → The rancher's cattle were eating the grass in the field.
flee - [fliː] v. | To flee means to run away from trouble or danger. → The crowd of men tried to flee from the danger.
graze - [greɪz] v. | To graze means to eat grass. → The cows grazed in the field.
greed - [griːd] n. | Greed is a desire to have more than the things that you need. → She ate all the cookies out of her greed.
herd - [həːrd] n. | A herd is a large group of the same type of animals that live together. → The herd of cows moved slowly across the ranch.
initiate - [ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt] v. | To initiate something means to start it. → You have to turn the switch on to initiate the computer system.
lane - [leɪn] n. | A lane is a small road. → The lane passes directly in front of our house.
nerve - [nəːrv] n. | Nerve is bravery or the belief that you can do something. → He has the nerve to think that he can actually wrestle with a lion.
optimist - [ˈɔptəmɪst] n. | An optimist is somebody who sees the good parts of a situation. → Even though he has physical problems, my brother is an optimist.
parade - [pəˈreɪd] n. | A parade is a celebration when groups of people walk in the same direction. → There were many marching bands in the spring parade.
pave - [peɪv] v. | To pave the ground is to lay material on it to make it easier to walk or drive on. → The path was paved with yellow bricks.
phantom - [ˈfæntəm] n. | A phantom is a ghost or spirit. → A scary phantom appeared from out of the darkness.
portable - [ˈpɔːrtəbəl] adj. | Something that is portable is able to be moved or carried easily. → Since computers are portable, people can use them anywhere.
poster - [ˈpoustər] n. | A poster is a written announcement that is used to advertise something. → I saw a poster about a free concert in the park.
scratch - [ˈskrætʃ] v. | To scratch is to make small cuts with a claw or fingernail. → I used a stick to scratch my back.
symphony - [ˈsɪmfənɪ] n. | A symphony is a long piece of music performed by many musicians. → Alex, a violin player, has always dreamt of playing a symphony.
widow - [ˈwɪdou] n. | A widow is a woman whose husband has died. → The widow had no children and was very lonely.
circulate - [ˈsəːrkjəleit] v. | To circulate something is to spread it quickly. → The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room.
consequent - [ˈkɒnsɪkwənt] adj. | Consequent means happening because of a different situation. → Her consequent rash came after she touched the poison ivy.
derive - [dɪˈraɪv] v. | To derive something from another source means to get it from that thing. → Red's nickname was derived from the color of her hair.
drown - [draun] v. | To drown is to die from not being able to breathe underwater. → He would have drowned if the sailors would not have rescued him.
dynasty - [ˈdainəstɪ] n. | A dynasty is a series of rulers who are all from the same family. → The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years.
fraction - [ˈfrækʃən] n. | A fraction is a small part of something. → Only a fraction of the cake was gone.
frost - [frɔ:st] n. | Frost is a white layer of ice that forms during very cold weather. → In the morning, the trees were all covered with frost.
illusion - [ɪˈluːʒən] n. | An illusion is something that looks real, but doesn't actually exist. → Some pictures create an illusion for the eyes.
invade - [ɪnˈveɪd] v. | To invade is to take over a place by force. → The enemy forces tried to invade our country through the air.
lieutenant - [luːˈtenənt] n. | A lieutenant is a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank. → The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him.
marine - [məˈriːn] adj. | The word marine describes something related to the sea. → A healthy ocean is full of marine animals.
merit - [ˈmerɪt] n. | The merit of something or someone is their good qualities. → The actor received an award for his merits in the movie.
navy - [ˈneɪvɪ] n. | A navy is the part of a country's military that fights at sea. → My country is known for our strong navy.
polar - [ˈpoulər] adj. | Polar relates to the cold places on Earth's north and south ends. → Only a few people live in the Earth's northern polar region.
ray - [reɪ] n. | A ray is a line of light that comes from a bright object. → The sun's warm rays covered the beach.
resign - [rɪˈzaɪn] v. | To resign means to quit a job. → After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss.
suicide - [ˈsuːəsaid] n. | Suicide is the act of killing oneself. → Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer.
tremble - [ˈtrembəl] v. | To tremble is to shake as a result of cold weather. → Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembled most of the day.
underlying - [ˈʌndərlaɪɪŋ] adj. | When something is underlying, it is a hidden cause of something else. → Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options.
via - [vi:ə] prep. | To travel via something means to travel through or using something. → We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.
alter - [ˈɔ:ltər] v. | To alter something means to make a small change to it. → I altered the color of my nails to match my hair.
aside - [əˈsaɪd] adv. | If someone stands aside, they are on or to one side. → The man stood aside and opened the door for me.
autumn - [ˈɔːtəm] n. | Autumn is the season of the year between summer and winter. → I love when the leaves fall in autumn because I can play in them.
blend - [blend] v. | To blend is to mix two or more things together so that they become one thing. → My wife blended together all of the ingredients to make a delicious stew.
collapse - [kəˈlæps] v. | To collapse is to fall down suddenly. → The tree collapsed right in front of our house.
crush - [krʌʃ] v. | To crush something is to press it together so its shape is destroyed. → Selena's new car was crushed when something fell on top of it.
curve - [kəːrv] v. | To curve is to move in a line that bends and does not go straight. → The road curves to the left and to the right.
disgusting - [dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ] adj. | If something is disgusting, it is very unpleasant. → After running all day, Greg's feet had a disgusting odor.
drain - [dreɪn] n. | A drain is a pipe that carries away water from a building, such as in a kitchen. → The water in the sink goes down the drain as you wash your hands.
embrace - [ɪmˈbreɪs] v. | To embrace is to hug. → When they saw each other again, the happy couple embraced.
envy - [ˈenvɪ] v. | To envy someone is to wish that you had something that they have. → Sally envied the happy couple.
fireworks - [ˈfaɪərwəːrks] n. | Fireworks are objects that create colored lights when they are lit. → The display of fireworks was so beautiful.
flour - [ˈflauər] n. | Flour is a powder made from plants that is used to make foods like bread. → I wanted to bake a pie, but I needed flour.
fuse - [fjuːz] n. | A fuse is a string that you light on fireworks to make them explode. → The boy lit the fuse on the rocket and waited for it to burst in the sky.
ginger - [ˈdʒɪndʒər] n. | Ginger is a spice from the root of a plant. It tastes spicy and sweet. → Ginger is a common ingredient in many dishes from India.
jealous - [ˈdʒeləs] adj. | If you are jealous, you think someone might take something from you. → Miriam was jealous because Sue was paying too much attention to Jim .
paste - [peɪst] n. | A paste is a thick and smooth substance. → My son needed some paste for a school project.
receipt - [rɪˈsiːt] n. | A receipt is a paper that proves that something was received or bought. → After looking at my receipt, I realized that I had spent too much money.
wipe - [waip] v. | To wipe something is to slide a piece of cloth over it to clean it. → She wiped the dust from the windows.
wire - [ˈwaɪə:r] n. | A wire is a thin string made out of metal. → The wires were connected to towers that brought electricity to the city.
acknowledge - [əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] v. | If you acknowledge something, you accept that it is true or that it exists. → The teacher acknowledged that the young student was hungry.
ambassador - [æmˈbæsədər] n. | An ambassador is a government worker who works in another country. → The ambassador from Korea was in charge of the conference.
blonde - [blɒnd] adj. | If someone is a blonde, they have light-colored hair. → My cousin is different from me. She is a blonde with blue eyes.
conquer - [ˈkɒŋkər] v. | To conquer a country means to attack and take control of it. → The soldiers were trying to conquer the world.
drag - [dræg] v. | To drag something means to pull it across the ground. → The dog was dragging his owner down the street.
exaggerate - [ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt] v. | To exaggerate is to say that something is bigger or better than it really is. → Jimmy wasn't exaggerating about the seriousness of his injury.
heritage - [ˈherɪtɪdʒ] n. | Heritage is the collection of features of a society, such as language and religion. → Teepees are part of the heritage of the American Indians of the plains.
insult - [ˈɪnsʌlt] v. | To insult someone is to say things that will hurt their feelings. → The girls insulted each other all afternoon.
meanwhile - [ˈmiːnhwaɪl] adv. | Meanwhile means until something happens or while something is happening. → He wants to be a doctor in the future, but meanwhile, he works a regular job.
necklace - [ˈneklɪs] n. | A necklace is a piece of jewelry that people wear around their necks. → Joyce received a lovely pearl necklace for her wedding anniversary.
noble - [ˈnoubəl] n. | A noble is a rich and powerful person. → The Queen invited a noble from a nearby country to dinner.
precious - [ˈpreʃəs] adj. | When something is precious, it is valuable and important. → In a desert, water can be more precious than money.
prejudice - [ˈpredʒudɪs] n. | A prejudice is an unfair opinion about someone before you get to know them. → The company's rules against gender prejudice must be enforced.
rumor - [ˈruːmə:r] n. | A rumor is a story that may not be true. → Carla was spreading rumors around the office.
sin - [sin] n. | A sin is something that is wrong for religious reasons. → Taking something that doesn't belong to you is a sin.
spectacle - [ˈspektəkəl] n. | A spectacle is an amazing sight. → Niagara Falls is quite a spectacle.
stack - [stæk] n. | A stack is a pile of different things. → There was a stack of paperwork on his desk to complete.
suspicious - [səsˈpɪʃəs] adj. | If someone is suspicious of someone else, they do not trust that person. → Dad was suspicious of the caller on the line.
tin - [tɪn] n. | Tin is a cheap white metal. → Soup is a common food that is often sold in tin cans.
vase - [veis] n. | A vase is an attractive container where people keep flowers. → The vase was filled with such lovely flowers.
ache - [eɪk] v. | If something aches, it hurts. → Mindy's head ached because she bumped it against the wall.
arctic - [ˈɑːrktɪk] adj. | If something is arctic, it is from far north near the North Pole. → It is cold when the arctic winds blow.
canal - [kəˈnæl] n. | A canal is a path for water to travel through. → The city of Venice, Italy, has many canals.
chemist - [ˈkemɪst] n. | A chemist is a scientist who works with chemicals. → My mother is a successful chemist who helps invent new products.
chill - [tʃɪl] n. | A chill is a feeling of cold. → The chill from the cold wind made Bill shiver.
congress - [ˈkɔŋgris] n. | Congress is a group of leaders in a government. → Congress makes laws for people to follow.
dairy - [ˈdɛərɪ] adj. | If something is dairy, it is made from milk. → Things like milk and cheese are dairy foods.
descend - [dɪˈsend] v. | To descend is to go downward. → I descended the stairs to get out of the building.
grocer - [ˈgrousər] n. | A grocer is a person who sells food. → Our grocer, Mr. Smith, is a very kind man.
hesitate - [ˈhezəteɪt] v. | To hesitate is to wait for a short time before doing something. → He hesitated for a moment before he decided which choice to make.
institution - [ɪnstəˈtjuːʃən] n. | An institution is an organization that works to help a city or group of people. → Banks are vital institutions that businesses and people use every day.
jog - [dʒɔg] v. | To jog is to run slowly. → He jogs every day so he can be healthier.
merchant - [ˈməːrtʃənt] n. | A merchant is a person who sells things. → The merchant was selling used cars.
poke - [pouk] v. | To poke something is to push it with your finger. → I poked my finger on a thumb tack.
postpone - [poustˈpoun] v. | To postpone something is to make it happen later than planned. → They postponed the meeting until Elena arrived.
splash - [splæʃ] v. | When a liquid splashes, it bursts and hits something. → Some green paint splashed upon the floor.
stubborn - [ˈstʌbə:rn] adj. | If people are stubborn, they don't change their minds easily. → Both of my parents are stubborn. They never give in to each other.
suburb - [ˈsʌbəːrb] n. | A suburb is a small part of a large city. → I grew up in the suburbs only a few minutes outside of the city.
tide - [taɪd] n. | The tide is the level of the water in the sea. → The tide continued to crawl upon the beach little by little.
tragedy - [ˈtrædʒədɪ] n. | A tragedy is a very sad event. → It was a tragedy when his house was struck by lightning and burned.
bomb - [bɒm] n. | A bomb is an object that explodes and destroys large areas. → The bomb will destroy anything that is near.
certificate - [sərtɪfəkɪt] n. | A certificate is a document that says that something is true or happened. → I was given a certificate after completing the computer course.
circumstance - [ˈsəːrkəmstӕns] n. | A circumstance is an event that makes a situation what it is. → There were many circumstances behind their success like hard work.
coffin - [ˈkɔ:fɪn] n. | A coffin is a box used to bury dead people. → When a person passes away, they are usually buried inside of a coffin.
cope - [koup] v. | To cope with a difficult or stressful situation means to deal with it. → He copes with work stress by exercising three or four times a week.
criticism - [ˈkritisizəm] n. | Criticism is the act of saying that you don't like or approve of something. → She had a lot of criticism about their new plan.
devastate - [ˈdevəsteɪt] v. | To devastate something means to completely destroy it. → The entire wall was devastated.
frown - [fraun] v. | To frown is to make an unhappy look with your face. → Melissa frowned when she found out that the party had been cancelled.
gaze - [geɪz] v. | To gaze at something means to look at it for a long time. → We used a telescope to gaze at the stars for over an hour.
glance - [glæns] v. | To glance at something means to look at it quickly. → She glanced behind her to see if he was looking at her.
grief - [griːf] n. | Grief is the feeling of deep sadness, usually when a person dies. → The grief caused by losing her parents was very difficult for her.
groom - [gruːm] n. | A groom is a man who is going to be married. → The groom looked happy as he walked with his new wife.
license - [ˈlaɪsəns] n. | A license is an official document that gives one permission to do something. → In the United States you need a driver's license to drive legally.
microscope - [ˈmaɪkrəskoup] n. | A microscope is a device that makes small objects look bigger. → Germs cannot be seen without a microscope.
nuclear - [ˈnjuːklɪə:r] adj. | When something is nuclear, it relates to the division or joining of atoms. → Nuclear power plants provide inexpensive energy to cities.
portray - [pɔːrtreɪ] v. | To portray something means to describe it or show it in a picture. → Her picture portrayed the house she grew up in when she was little.
rotate - [rouˈteɪt] v. | To rotate something means to turn it around in a circle. → An airplane's propellers rotate quickly to help it fly.
souvenir - [su:vəniə:r] n. | A souvenir is something you buy to remind you of a place or event. → I bought a Russian doll as a souvenir from my trip to Moscow.
submarine - [sʌbməˈriːn] n. | A submarine is a boat that can go underwater for long periods of time. → The submarine dove under the sea so the enemy couldn't see it.
trace - [treɪs] v. | To trace something means to follow over it with the eyes or a finger. → He traced over the graph with his finger.
appliance - [əˈplaɪəns] n. | An appliance is a piece of equipment used for jobs in the home. → Many homes have appliances like ovens, toasters and refrigerators.
basin - [ˈbeɪsən] n. | A basin is large bowl for washing things. A sink is sometimes called a basin. → She filled the basin with water and washed her face.
broom - [bruːm] n. | A broom is a brush with a long handle used for cleaning floors. → My father usually uses a broom to sweep away dust in the basement.
caterpillar - [ˈkætərpɪlər] n. | A caterpillar is a small insect that looks like a worm and eats plants. → After eating a lot of leaves, caterpillars change into butterflies.
cupboard - [ˈkʌbərd] n. | A cupboard is a piece of furniture that is used to store food or household items. → We put all of our dishes and food in the cupboards.
delicate - [ˈdeləkɪt] adj. | If something or someone is delicate, they are easy to break or harm. → You should hold the baby carefully because she's very delicate.
emerge - [ɪˈməːrdʒ] v. | To emerge from something means to come out of it. → The hand suddenly emerged from the grave.
handicap - [ˈhændɪkæp] n. | A handicap is a condition that limits someone's mental or physical abilities. → Joe has a slight handicap, so he uses a walker to get around.
hook - [huk] n. | A hook is a sharp curved piece of metal used for catching or holding things. → The fish went after the sharp hook.
hop - [hɔp] v. | To hop means to jump a short distance. → The kangaroo quickly hopped away from danger.
laundry - [ˈlɔːndrɪ] n. | Laundry is clothes that have been or need to be washed. → He folded the clean laundry and put the dirty laundry in a basket.
pursue - [pərjuː] v. | To pursue someone or something is to chase or follow them. → The mother pursued her young child down the hill.
reluctant - [rɪˈlʌktənt] adj. | If someone is reluctant, they do not want to do something. → She was reluctant to eat the meager breakfast.
sleeve - [sliːv] n. | Sleeves are the part of a shirt where your arms go. → Ryan bought a new shirt with long sleeves to keep his arms warm.
spine - [spaɪn] n. | The spine is the bone that runs up and down the middle of the back. → Our spine helps us to stand up nice and straight.
stain - [steɪn] n. | A stain is a dirty mark that is difficult to clean. → He had a red stain on the collar of his shirt.
strip - [strɪp] n. | A strip is a long, narrow piece of material or land. → He had long strips of film that held images of his trip abroad.
swear - [swɛər] v. | To swear means to promise to do something. → I will put my hand on the Bible and swear to do my best for the country.
swing - [swɪŋ] v. | To swing something means to move it back and forth or from side to side. → He can swing a golf club very powerfully.
utilize - [ˈjuːtəlaiz] v. | To utilize something means to use it for a specific purpose. → They utilized a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon.
aroma - [əˈroumə] n. | An aroma is a scent or smell. → I love the aroma of coffee in the morning.
beverage - [ˈbevərɪdʒ] n. | A beverage is a drink. → The waiter brought our beverages first. Then he brought our food.
cluster - [ˈklʌstər] n. | A cluster of things is a small group of them placed close together. → She held a large cluster of grapes in her hand.
combine - [kəmˈbaɪn] v. | To combine is to join together to make a single thing or group. → Mina combined peanut butter and jelly to make a sandwich.
condensed - [kənˈdenst] adj. | When a liquid is condensed, it is made thicker. → One way to make a dessert thick and sweet is to use condensed milk.
contemporary - [kənˈtempərərɪ] adj. | When something is contemporary, it is related to the present time. → Contemporary scientists have learned quite a bit about DNA.
cultivate - [ˈkʌltəveɪt] v. | To cultivate plants is to care for them and help them grow. → A research company is cultivating new kinds of rice to aid poor countries.
divine - [dɪˈvaɪn] adj. | When something is divine, it is related to gods. → Legends say that music was given to men as a divine gift from the gods.
humid - [ˈhjuːmɪd] adj. | When it is humid, there is a lot of water in the air. → It is very humid inside of a sauna.
odor - [ˈoudər] n. | An odor is a very distinct smell. → He knew there was a leak when he noticed the strong odor of natural gas.
palate - [ˈpælɪt] n. | The palate is the top part of the mouth. → You can touch your palate with your tongue.
paradise - [ˈpærədaɪs] n. | Paradise is the place or condition of happiness where things are perfect. → My vacation in Hawaii was like being in paradise.
plantation - [plænˈteɪʃən] n. | A plantation is a big farm that only grows certain kinds of crops. → In the 1800s, there were many cotton plantations in the southern US.
rapid - [ˈræpɪd] adj. | When something is rapid, it moves or changes very quickly. → His mother was surprised by her son's rapid growth.
rate - [reɪt] n. | A rate is the speed at which something happens. → Grass tends to grow at a very slow rate.
soothing - [ˈsuːðɪŋ] adj. | When something is soothing, it makes you calm or relaxed. → The soothing music helped the baby fall asleep.
subtle - [ˈsʌtl] adj. | When something is subtle, it is not easy to see or notice. → The handsome man has a subtle smile.
texture - [ˈtekstʃə:r] n. | The texture of something is the way its surface looks and feels. → The texture of a rock found in the water is typically very smooth.
toxic - [ˈtɒksɪk] adj. | When something is toxic, it is poisonous. Toxic things are very dangerous. → Please check the label to see if the product is toxic.
vary - [ˈvɛərɪ] v. | To vary means to be different from another thing in size or amount. → The heights of the people in my class vary by a large amount.
accident - [ˈæksɪdənt] n. | An accident is an unexpected undesirable event. → She had to go to the hospital after she was in a serious car accident.
admiral - [ˈædmərəl] n. | An admiral is someone who controls many military ships. → They won the sea battle because of the admiral's great leadership.
arc - [ɑːrk] n. | An arc is a curved shape. → A rainbow has the shape of an arc.
character - [ˈkærɪktər] n. | Your character is your personality. → My sister's character is fun and very outgoing.
conscience - [ˈkɒnʃəns] n. | Your conscience is your inner sense of what is right and wrong. → I recycle everything I can, so my conscience is clear!
fiery - [ˈfaɪərɪ] adj. | If something is fiery, it is burning strongly. → The fiery blaze burned all night long.
flesh - [fleʃ] n. | Flesh is the skin, muscle and fat on your body. → The zebra's flesh has black and white stripes.
grapefruit - [ˈgreɪpfruːt] n. | A grapefruit is a fruit similar to an orange, but bigger and not as sweet. → Would you like a grapefruit with your breakfast?
hay - [heɪ] n. | Hay is dry grass used to feed animals or used as a covering. → I need to buy some more hay for the horse to sleep on.
horrified - [ˈhɔ:rəˌfaɪd] adj. | If you are horrified, you are very shocked and feel upset. → I was horrified when I read about the old lady who was attacked.
kerosene - [ˈkerəsiːn] n. | Kerosene is a type of oil. It is used in some lamps and stoves. → Many people in poor countries cook on kerosene stoves.
loop - [luːp] n. | A loop is a line made into the shape of a circle. → He made a loop with the rope and placed it over the post.
paddle - [ˈpædl] n. | A paddle is a piece of wood or plastic that moves a boat across water. → We need a paddle to help us move across the water.
raft - [ræft] n. | A raft is a floating platform made from pieces of wood tied together. → The man made a raft out of bamboo and floated out to sea.
sour - [ˈsauə:r] adj. | When something is sour, it has a sharp and unpleasant taste. → I don't like lemons because I think they are too sour.
stake - [steɪk] n. | A stake is a small, sharp piece of wood or metal that is put into the ground. → We marked our property by placing stakes into the ground.
steward - [ˈstjuːərd] n. | A steward is a person like a waiter who serves food on planes and ships. → The steward is bringing some tea.
string - [strɪŋ] n. | String is a thin piece of fabric or rope. → I found a large ball of string.
thorn - [θɔːrn] n. | A thorn is a sharp part of a plant. → Be careful of the thorns when you pick the roses!
wreck - [rek] v. | To wreck something means to destroy or ruin it. → The teenagers wrecked the house for no reason at all.
admonish - [ədˈmɒnɪʃ] v. | To admonish someone is to tell them you disapprove of their behavior. → The teacher admonished Mark because he was chewing gum in class.
audible - [ˈɔːdəbl] adj. | If something is audible, then it is able to be heard. → The sound of the drums was audible from miles away.
awesome - [ˈɔːsəm] adj. | If something or someone is awesome, they are impressive or frightening. → The huge military plane was an awesome sight.
beware - [bɪˈwɛər] v. | To beware means to be careful of something or someone that is dangerous. → You should beware of driving fast on wet roads.
brag - [bræg] v. | To brag means to talk of one's abilities or achievements in a proud way. → He had strong muscles and bragged about it to the entire class.
conscious - [ˈkɒnʃəs] adj. | If someone is conscious of something, then they are aware of it. → The new student was conscious of the other students staring at her.
disagree - [dɪsəgriː] v. | To disagree with someone means to have a different opinion from them. → The lawyers disagreed about the best way to settle the case.
echo - [ˈekou] v. | To echo means that a sound repeats itself because it bounced off an object. → The child yelled over the canyon, and the wall echoed the sound.
eventual - [iˈventʃuəl] adj. | If something is eventual, it will happen at the end of a series of events. → The constant training and planning led the team to an eventual victory.
hint - [hint] n. | A hint is information that suggests something will happen or is true. → I quietly passed on a hint to my sister about the test.
idiot - [ˈɪdɪət] n. | An idiot is a person who is not smart or who has done something silly. → Because he got lost in the forest, the man felt like an idiot.
immense - [iˈmens] adj. | If something is immense, it is very large. → An immense amount of money was needed to buy such a large boat.
indirect - [indiˈrekt] adj. | If something is indirect, then it is not the easiest or straightest way. → He chose to take the most indirect route to the coast.
option - [ˈɒpʃən] n. | An option is a choice between two or more things. → The children were given the option of three houses to pick from.
pastime - [ˈpæstaɪm] n. | A pastime is an activity done for fun that you do often. → In the US, baseball is considered the national pastime.
perfect - [ˈpəːrfɪkt] adj. | If something is perfect, then it is without any mistakes. → She got all the questions right, so her score was perfect.
pinpoint - [ˈpɪnpɔɪnt] v. | To pinpoint something means to locate it exactly. → The navigation system in my car is able to pinpoint my exact location.
switch - [swɪtʃ] v. | To switch means to change something to something else. → Mom switched the TV station from the news to her favorite show.
thorough - [ˈθə:rou] adj. | If something or someone is thorough, then they are complete in every way. → Tina did a thorough job of cleaning the stains out of the carpet.
torment - [ˈtɔːrment] v. | To torment someone means to cause them to suffer on purpose. → She tormented her little brother by taking his favorite toy.
beak - [beak] n. | A beak is the hard curved part of a bird's mouth. → The bird used her beak to dig a small hole in the ground.
damp - [dæmp] adj. | If something is damp, it is somewhat wet. → My hair is still damp from my shower.
disapprove - [disəˈpruːv] v. | To disapprove of something is to think that it is wrong. → Alex, disapproved of his son's behavior.
except - [ɪkˈsept] prep. | You use except to talk about the only thing that a statement does not apply to. → Everyone had fun on the trip except Jim, who felt ill the whole time.
flight - [flaɪt] n. | A flight is an act of flying, often in an airplane. → The airplane made a flight around the world.
fond - [fɒnd] adj. | When someone is fond of something, they like it. → I am very fond of chocolate cake.
immoral - [ɪˈmɔ(:)rəl] adj. | When something or someone is immoral, they are evil or do bad things. → Stealing money from one's mother is an immoral act.
ivy - [ˈaivi] n. | Ivy is a plant with long vines that grows upward typically on walls. → The walls of the castle are covered with ivy.
moan - [moun] v. | To moan is to make a low sound when feeling pain or sadness. → The sick man moaned from his bed.
oblivious - [əˈblɪvɪəs] adj. | If someone is oblivious of something, they are unaware of it. → I was late to school because I was oblivious of the time.
perish - [ˈperɪʃ] v. | To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events. → Many people perish in wars.
pit - [pit] n. | A pit is a big hole in the ground. → Michael fell into the pit and needed some help to get out.
rim - [rim] n. | The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle. → I put my lips to the rim of the bottle and took a drink.
roost - [ruːst] n. | A roost is a place where birds can land and rest or sleep. → The family of doves made a roost at the top of the tree.
slippery - [ˈslɪpərɪ] adj. | If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth and causes people to slip. → The repairman fell down on the floor because it was too slippery.
soar - [sɔːr] v. | To soar means to fly high in the air. → As the sun rose, two eagles soared through the sky.
trivial - [ˈtrɪvɪəl] adj. | If something is trivial, it is not important or meaningful. → Television is trivial, but learning to read is very important.
typical - [ˈtɪpɪkəl] adj. | If something is typical, it is normal for a certain type of thing. → Barking is typical behavior for dogs.
utterly - [ˈʌtəlɪ] adv. | If something is utterly a way, it is completely that way. → When the sun was blocked by the moon, it was utterly dark outside.
weep - [wiːp] v. | To weep means to cry. → My sister told me the dramatic movie would make me weep.
awhile - [əˈwaɪl] adv. | If you do something awhile, you do it for a short time. → Wait here awhile, and I'll bring some tea.
cyberspace - [ˈsaɪbərspeɪs] n. | Cyberspace is the imaginary place of the Internet where activities occur. → I didn't receive your email. It probably got lost in cyberspace.
edit - [ˈedɪt] v. | To edit means to correct a piece of writing so that it is suitable to be published. → She asked her brother to edit her paper before she submitted it to her teacher.
essay - [ˈeseɪ] n. | An essay is a short piece of writing on a certain subject. → She had to write a two-page essay for her English class.
evaluate - [iˈvӕljueit] v. | To evaluate something means to study it, so a decision can be made. → Joe and Ken evaluated the plan and agreed that it would work.
faint - [feɪnt] v. | To faint means to go unconscious and fall down. → Carol fainted because she hadn't eaten in over a day.
global - [ˈgloubəl] adj. | If something is global, it happens all around the world. → Pollution is a global problem.
gymnasium - [dʒɪmˈneɪzɪəm] n. | A gymnasium is a building with equipment that you can use to get exercise. → When I go to the gymnasium, I use the treadmill for 20 minutes.
highlight - [ˈhaɪlaɪt] v. | To highlight something means to mark it with a color so that it is easy to see. →  I read my vocabulary list and highlighted the most difficult words.
ignorant - [ˈɪgnərənt] adj. | If someone is ignorant about something, they have no knowledge about it. →  I'm a bit ignorant about his theories. Can you explain them to me?
index - [ˈɪndeks] n. | An index is a list of words at the end of a book that gives information. → If you look in the index, you'll find the right page number.
lecture - [ˈlektʃə:r] n. | A lecture is a long, educational speech. → His lecture on world hunger was very informative.
moral - [ˈmɔ(:)rəl] n. | A moral is a message at the end of a story that teaches you something. → At the end of the story, Mother explained the moral to the children.
operate - [ˈɒpəreɪt] v. | To operate means to work or function. → I'm sorry, but the trains are not operating today.
private - [ˈpraɪvɪt] adj. | If something is private, it is only used by one person or group. → Don't look at my diary! It's private!
recent - [ˈriːsənt] adj. | When something is recent, it happened a short time ago. → I did not know what caused his recent behavior.
resolution - [ˌrezəˈluːʃən] n. | A resolution is a personal decision. → At New Year, I made a list of resolutions to help me have a better year.
semester - [sɪˈmestər] n. | A semester is a portion of a school year. → Jack is in his second semester of college.
typewritten - [ˈtaɪpˌrɪtn] adj. | If something is typewritten, it is written on a computer or typewriter. → This is an important, formal project and must be typewritten.
weird - [wiə:rd] adj. | When something is weird, it is very strange. → My best friend's dad is a bit weird.
absolute - [ˈæbsəluːt] adj. | If something is absolute, it is total or complete. → My presentation was an absolute disaster! It was terrible!
alas - [əˈlæs] int. | Alas is a word that people say when something bad happens. → I looked everywhere for my purse, but alas, I couldn't find it.
attentive - [əˈtentɪv] adj. | If you are attentive, you are careful and you pay attention. → He is a good student because he is attentive to every detail on his work.
cape - [keɪp] n. | A cape is a large cloth that covers one's back and is tied around the neck. → The superhero wore a long red cape.
envision - [ɪnˈvɪʒən] v. | To envision something means to imagine that it may happen. → I can envision my mom's face when I give her this present!
evenly - [ˈiːvənlɪ] adv. | When something happens evenly, it happens at the same rate or level. → The food was handed out evenly among the hungry people.
folk - [fouk] n. | Folk are common or average people. → I've invited all the folks from our street to a gathering at my place.
melt - [melt] v. | To melt means to turn from a solid to a liquid. → The snowman that we made yesterday melted in the sun.
patch - [pætʃ] n. | A patch is a part of a surface that is different in appearance from the rest. → There was one small patch of grass in the sand-covered desert.
pleasure - [ˈpleʒər] n. | Pleasure is a feeling of happiness. → The student smiled with pleasure when she received the prize.
pop - [pop] n. | A pop is a short, loud sound. → I heard a loud pop; then my computer screen shattered.
pudding - [ˈpudiŋ] n. | A pudding is a sweet dessert. → Would you like some chocolate pudding and coffee for dessert?
rail - [reɪl] n. | A rail is a horizontal bar made of metal or wood. → The cat was sitting on the rail of the fence.
recipe - [ˈresəpi:] n. | A recipe is a set of instructions to make food. → The apple cake that you made is really tasty. Can I have the recipe, please?
role - [roul] n. | A role is the normal purpose or function of a person or thing. → My role at work is to check the quality of the products.
shrink - [ʃriŋk] v. | To shrink means to get smaller. → If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!
soak - [souk] v. | To soak something means to make it very wet. → You need to soak these beans overnight before you cook them.
spark - [spɑːrk] n. | A spark is a small, quick flash of fire. → As he welded the two pieces of metal together, sparks flew everywhere.
spirit - [ˈspirit] n. | A spirit is someone's feelings and personality, but not a physical body part. → He has a very outgoing spirit. He can make friends with anyone.
suit - [suːt] n. | A suit is a set of clothes. It usually includes a jacket with pants or a skirt. → I wore my new suit on my date with Melissa.
account - [əˈkaunt] n. | An account with a bank is an arrangement to keep one's money there. → After I paid for the new car, my bank account was nearly empty.
architect - [ˈɑːrkɪtekt] n. | An architect is a person who designs buildings. → The plans for building the new home were drawn by a famous architect.
conceal - [kənˈsiːl] v. | To conceal something means to hide it. → You should conceal your money so no one can take it from you.
crime - [kraɪm] n. | A crime is something bad that a person does that can be punished by law. → Police quickly arrived at the scene of the crime.
deed - [diːd] n. | A deed is a certificate that proves that someone owns something. → When she bought the car, she was given a deed to show the car was hers.
gratitude - [ˈgrӕtətjuːd] n. | Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful. → The kids showed Aunt Tess much gratitude for visiting them.
habitat - [ˈhӕbətӕt] n. | A habitat is the natural home of animals or plants. → Frogs are often found in a wet habitat, such as near a lake, river, or pond.
intervene - [intərviːn] v. | To intervene means to help stop a problem between two people or groups. → The students argued until the teacher intervened.
landmark - [ˈlændmɑːrk] n. | A landmark is an object that helps people find or remember a location. → The tall tree was used as a landmark for people to find the road to the inn.
legal - [ˈliːgəl] adj. | If something is legal, it is related to the law or allowed by the law. → It was not legal for him to drive until he was eighteen years old.
memorable - [ˈmemərəbəl] adj. | If something is memorable, then it is remembered for a special reason. → The party was memorable; people were still talking about it years later.
oblige - [əˈblaɪdʒ] v. | To oblige someone means to require them to do something. → If I wanted to have playtime, I was obliged to clean my room once a week.
offense - [əˈfens] n. | An offense is an action that breaks the law and requires punishment. → He was put in jail for two days for the offense.
proclaim - [prouˈkleim] v. | To proclaim something means to say it in public. → The army general proclaimed that the war was won.
rally - [ˈrӕli] n. | A rally is a large public meeting in order to support something. → The school had a rally in the gym to support the basketball team.
resolve - [rɪˈzɒlv] v. | To resolve something means to find a solution. → She resolved the problem with her children by giving them both a toy.
resource - [rɪˈsɔːrs] n. | Resources are a person or country's money and materials that they can use. → The poor man didn't have the resources to feed himself.
sentence - [ˈsentəns] n. | A sentence is punishment given to someone who didn't follow the law. → The sentence for stealing a car is much worse than for stealing candy.
volunteer - [volənˈtiər] v. | To volunteer means to offer to do something for free. → Many people volunteered to help the adults learn to read.
witness - [ˈwitnis] n. | A witness is someone who sees or hears a crime or accident happen. → The woman was the only witness of the horrible crime.
access - [ˈækses] n. | Access is the right to enter or use something. → The manager was the only person with access to the password.
conduct - [ˈkɒndʌkt] n. | Conduct is the way that someone acts. → She was punished for her bad conduct.
constant - [ˈkɒnstənt] adj. | When an event or action is constant, it happens a lot or all the time. → The television at home is in constant use.
crack - [kræk] n. | A crack is a narrow space between the parts of something broken. → The old window was covered with cracks.
device - [diˈvais] n. | A device is an object or a machine. → A thermometer is a device that tells temperature.
enclose - [inˈklouz] v. | To enclose something is to contain it. → The cows in the field were enclosed by a fence.
grip - [grɪp] v. | To grip something is to hold it very tightly. → I was scared, so I gripped my older sister's hand.
halt - [hɔːlt] v. | To halt is to stop moving. → The criminal halted when he saw the police coming.
impending - [ɪmˈpendɪŋ] adj. | If something is impending, it is going to happen soon. → The student was nervous about his impending test.
influence - [ˈinfluəns] v. | To influence someone or something is to have an effect over them. → My friend influenced my decision to attend Terrance University.
law - [lɔː] n. | A law is a rule made by the legislative body. → The students learned about different laws during social studies class.
mode - [moud] n. | A mode is a setting or condition on a machine. → Mother turned the TV to quiet mode while she talked on the phone.
perspire - [pəsˈpaɪər] v. | To perspire means to sweat. → I usually perspire a lot when I am at practice.
replace - [riˈpleis] v. | To replace something is to put it in the place of something else. → I replaced the tire on my car because it was flat.
snap - [snæp] v. | To snap something means to break it suddenly, which causes a loud noise. → I took the stick and snapped it with my hands.
sly - [slai] adj. | If a person or animal is sly, they are sneaky or good at tricking people. → The sly fox stole the eggs from the nest.
tend - [tend] v. | To tend to do something is to be likely to do it or to do it often. → My mom tends to buy me the perfect gift each Christmas.
valid - [ˈvælid] adj. | When something is valid, it is correct or based on good reasoning. → The expert's opinion on the subject was more valid than others.
version - [ˈvəːrʒən] n. | A version is an account of something that differs slightly from the original. → She read the students British version of the Chinese fairy tale.
whatsoever - [hwɒtsouˈevər] adj. | You use whatsoever after a noun to emphasize that there is nothing of that thing. → The boy had no idea whatsoever how to solve the story problem.
alongside - [əˈlɒŋˈsaɪd] adv. | If something is alongside another thing, then it is next to it. → We work alongside each other in the office.
appetite - [ˈæpitait] n. | Your appetite is your hunger for food. → Tom has a big appetite. He eats all the time.
assist - [əˈsist] v. | To assist someone is to help them. → Andrew assisted me with my homework.
breeze - [briːz] n. | A breeze is a soft wind. → The breeze caused the leaves to fall off the tree.
defy - [diˈfai] v. | To defy someone is to work against them or refuse to do what they say. → The students got into trouble for defying their teacher's rules.
display - [disˈplei] v. | To display something is to show it, especially by putting it in a certain place. → The museum displayed many wonderful paintings.
efficient - [iˈfiʃənt] adj. | If something or someone is efficient, they do not waste energy. → My car is very efficient. I rarely have to buy gas.
feeble - [ˈfiːbəl] adj. | If someone is feeble, they are small or weak. → The boy was too feeble to carry the object very far.
forgive - [fə:rgɪv] v. | To forgive someone is to stop being angry with them. → Sandra forgave Peter after he said he was sorry.
lively - [ˈlaivli] adj. | If someone is lively, they have a lot of energy. → Jennifer is very lively: she's always running and playing.
majestic - [məˈdʒestik] adj. | If something is majestic, it is large and beautiful. → The rich people lived in a big, majestic house.
nor - [nɔːr] conj | You use nor to connect two negative ideas. → I eat neither apples nor oranges. I don't like either one.
outraged - [ˈautreɪdʒ] adj. | If someone is outraged, they are very angry. → My father was outraged when he saw that I had crashed his car.
pessimistic - [ˌpesəˈmistik] adj. | If someone is pessimistic, they believe that the worst will happen. → John is pessimistic. He always thinks something bad will happen.
rumor - [ˈruːmər] n. | A rumor is something people talk about even though it may not be true. → Kevin was spreading rumors about Marcia to everyone.
slap - [slæp] v. | To slap someone means to hit them with the palm of the hand. → Out of anger, Helen slapped Eunice on the face.
smash - [smæʃ] v. | To smash something is to break it into many small pieces. → Jacob smashed the window with a rock.
subject - [ˈsʌbdʒɪkt] n. | A subject is the topic that is being discussed or taught. → The subject of Marco's speech was the economy.
wage - [weɪdʒ] n. | A wage is the money that a person gets for doing a job. → The wages I receive from my job are really great!
whereas - [hwɛərˈæz] conj. | You use whereas to show how two things are different. → My sister loves horror movies, whereas I prefer comedies.
animate - [ˈӕnəmit] adj. | When something is animate, it has life. → Rocks and machines are not animate things.
classify - [ˈklӕsəfai] v. | To classify things is to put them into groups based on their type. → The biologist classified the plant as a completely new species.
concede - [kənˈsiːd] v. | To concede is to admit that something is true against your wish. → The student conceded that he had cheated on the test.
concept - [ˈkɒnsept] n. | A concept is an idea about something. → I learned some concepts of molecules before working in the science lab.
construct - [kənˈstrʌkt] v. | To construct something means to make or build it. → The men used wood and metal to construct a house.
decade - [ˈdekeɪd] n. | A decade is a period often years. → She celebrated her three decades of work with the company.
diagram - [ˈdaiəgrӕm] n. | A diagram is a simple drawing that explains what something is or how it works. → By following the diagram, I was able to put the desk together.
ferry - [ˈferi] n. | A ferry is a boat that carries passengers over short distances. → The ferry took the people across the lake.
handy - [ˈhændi] adj. | If something is handy, it is useful. → An eraser is handy if you make a lot of mistakes.
isolate - [ˈaisəleit] v. | To isolate is to separate one person or thing from a group. → The teacher isolated the bad child from the class before talking with her.
longing - [ˈlɔ(:)ŋɪŋ] n. | A longing is a strong feeling of wanting. → Since he skipped breakfast, he had a longing for food all morning.
numerous - [ˈnjuːmərəs] adj. | If something is numerous, there are many of those things. → It was hard to drive fast since there were numerous holes in the road.
particle - [ˈpaːrtikl] n. | A particle is a very small piece of something. → The bottles of wine were covered in a layer of dust particles.
plea - [pliː] n. | A plea is a request that is urgent or emotional. → The poor, hungry man made a plea for food.
refrain - [riˈfrein] v. | To refrain from something is to avoid doing it. → The doctor asked Mary to refrain from eating fast food as part of her diet.
review - [riˈvjuː] n. | A review of something is a formal inspection of it by people in authority. → The government ordered a careful review of the economic situation.
sophisticated - [səˈfistəkeitid] adj. | If someone is sophisticated, they know many things about the world. → Jake is one of the most sophisticated persons I've ever met.
surrender - [səˈrendər] v. | To surrender something is to give it up. → The thief surrendered the money to the police when he was caught.
upright - [ˈʌprait] adj. | If something is upright, it is standing up straight. → Meerkats can't walk like humans, but they can stand upright.
worthwhile - [ˈwəːrθhwail] adj. | If something is worthwhile, it is important or useful. → On his visit to Canada, he realized studying English was worthwhile.
alliance - [əˈlaiəns] n. | An alliance is a group of people who work together. → The junior executives formed an alliance with each other.
applause - [əˈplɔːz] n. | Applause is the noise made when people clap hands to show approval. → At the end of his speech, everyone gave applause.
armed - [ɑːrmd] adj. | If you are armed, you are carrying a weapon. → The robber was armed with a gun.
authoritative - [əˈθɔːriteitiv] adj. | If something is authoritative, it uses the best information available. → This book is an authoritative source on Ancient Egypt's Queen Nefertiti.
ceremony - [ˈserəmouni] n. | A ceremony is an event that happens on special occasions. → Tom and Amy's marriage ceremony is in June.
culture - [ˈkʌltʃər] n. | Culture is the music, art, and writings of a certain place or group of people. → Ancient Mexican culture is renowned for its architecture.
defense - [diˈfens] n. | A defense is something that is done to protect another thing. → The airforce works in defense of its country.
detail - [ˈdiːteil] n. | A detail is a small piece of information. → Jane told Ben all the details of her trip to China.
diverse - [diˈvəːrs] adj. | When a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things. → Big cities have diverse populations with people of different races and ages.
enchant - [inˈtʃænt] v. | To enchant someone is to make them feel very interested or happy. → The beautiful woman enchanted everybody in the room.
equip - [iˈkwip] v. | To equip someone is to give them the things needed to do something. → Steve was equipped with the tools needed to do the job.
exception - [ikˈsepʃən] n. | An exception is someone or something not conforming to a rule. → Most students thought the test was hard, but Tim was the exception.
genre - [ʒɑ̃ːnrə] n. | A genre is a type of literature, art, or music characterized by its style. → She is considered a master in the comedy genre.
impact - [ˈimpækt] n. | An impact is the effect someone or something has on another. → My grandmother had a great impact on my life.
lure - [luər] v. | To lure someone is to convince them to do something, by using a trick. → The store lures people in with big signs that say “Sale!”
obstacle - [ˈɒbstəkəl] n. | An obstacle is an object or a problem that stops you from doing something. → Climbing over the giant rock was the biggest obstacle for the hikers.
shelter - [ˈʃeltə:r] n. | A shelter is a place to go that is safe from danger or bad weather. → The frog took shelter from the storm in a nearby cave.
sort - [sɔːrt] v. | To sort means to separate things into different groups or classes. → He sorted his clothes by colors and sizes.
supply - [səˈplai] v. | To supply something means to give people what they need or want. → The water heater supplied the house with warm water.
vain - [vein] adj. | If people are vain, they are only concerned with how they look. → Rebecca is so vain that she looks at herself in every mirror.
alternative - [ɔːlˈtəːrnətiv] n. | An alternative is something that you can choose instead of your first choice. → Her first plan to make extra money seemed weak, so she chose an alternative.
avenue - [ˈævənjuː] n. | An avenue is a road, often a large one with buildings on each side. → Drive down this avenue and then turn left to go to the park.
belly - [ˈbeli] n. | The belly is the stomach of a person or animal. → His belly was full because he ate a lot of food.
bid - [bid] n. | A bid to do something is an attempt to do it. → He made a bid to become the university's next president.
blow - [blou] v. | To blow means to move air or move something through the air, as in the wind. → The wind is blowing very hard today. We should stay inside.
conflict - [ˈkɒnflɪkt] n. | A conflict is a fight between different people or groups. → The two nations had a conflict over which one could use the water in the river.
continent - [ˈkɒntənənt] n. | A continent is one of the seven large areas of land on the Earth. → Asia is the largest continent.
current - [ˈkə:rənt] n. | A current is a steady and constant flow of air or water in a river or ocean. → The ocean currents took the ship far off into the sea.
disrespect - [ˈdisrisˈpekt] n. | Disrespect is rudeness or a behavior that shows a lack of respect. → He showed disrespect by arguing with his boss during a meeting.
enthusiasm - [enˈθuːzɪæzəm] n. | Enthusiasm is a very strong good feeling about something. → The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the soccer team by cheering loudly.
harsh - [hɑːrʃ] adj. | When something is harsh, it is very unpleasant. → The desert can be a very harsh environment.
lean - [li:n] v. | To lean is to bend the body in a particular direction. → The woman leaned against the counter because she was tired.
meantime - [ˈmiːnˈtaim] n. | The meantime is the time between two events. → Ted began setting the table. In the meantime, I began preparing the food.
mischief - [ˈmistʃif] n. | Mischief is behavior that is meant to trick or cause trouble for people. → Ben was up to mischief when he persuaded Ken to paint his face.
muscle - [ˈmʌsəl] n. | Muscle is a mass of tissue attached to bone that helps you move. → She went to the gym in order to make her muscles stronger.
rescue - [ˈreskjuː] v. | To rescue someone means to remove them from danger. → The firefighter rescued the man from the burning building.
succession - [səkˈseʃən] n. | A succession is a number of things that follow one after the other. → The student said the letters of the alphabet in succession.
terrain - [təˈrein] n. | The terrain is the land and all of its physical features or parts. → The terrain below was rocky and full of hills.
timid - [ˈtimid] adj. | If someone is timid, they are afraid, shy, or nervous. → The timid child hides behind her mother whenever she sees a stranger.
violence - [ˈvaiələns] n. | Violence is forceful action that is meant to injure or kill people. → The boy hit his brother in an act of violence.
affect - [əˈfekt] v. | To affect someone or something is to have an influence over them. → The student's poor attitude affected the other students in the class.
autograph - [ˈɔːtəgrɑːf] n. | An autograph is the written name of a famous person. → Everybody wanted the movie star's autograph.
bead - [bi:d] n. | A bead is a drop of liquid. → Beads of water collected outside the glass.
brew - [bru:] v. | To brew coffee or tea means to pour hot water over it. → Please brew a fresh pot of coffee.
charm - [tʃɑːrm] v. | To charm someone is to please them with your personality. → Gail charmed everyone with her humorous stories.
destiny - [ˈdestəni] n. | A destiny is all the things that happen or will happen to a person in their life. → It was his destiny to become a great singer.
horn - [hɔːrn] n. | A horn is a device that makes a loud noise. → The boy honked his horn while he rode his bicycle past the house.
irritable - [ˈirətəbəl] adj. | When someone is irritable, they become annoyed or angry very easily. → She is irritable when she doesn't get enough sleep.
lag - [læg] v. | To lag behind is to move slowly behind other moving objects. → The girl on rollerblades lagged behind the little girl on the bicycle.
maximize - [ˈmæksəmaiz] v. | To maximize something means to make it the biggest in size or amount. → Businesses try to maximize their profits.
nightmare - [ˈnaitmɛə:r] n. | A nightmare is a bad or scary dream. → The girl was scared to go back to sleep because she had a nightmare.
nutritious - [njuˈtriʃəs] adj. | When something is nutritious, it helps the body stay healthy. → Mangoes are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world.
protein - [ˈproutiːn] n. | Protein is a substance that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong. → Fish and beef are good sources of protein.
signature - [ˈsɪgnətʃə:r] n. | A signature is your name that you have written in your own way. → I put my signature at the end of the letter.
stuff - [stʌf] n. | Stuff is a word used to refer to things without mentioning the things by name. → We gave a lot of stuff to the charity.
subconscious - [ˈsʌbˈkɒnʃəs] adj. | When something is subconscious, it is done without thinking about it. → Breathing is one of the subconscious things that the body does.
van - [væn] n. | A van is a vehicle that is used for carrying things but is smaller than a truck. → The delivery company uses large vans to deliver packages.
warn - [wɔːrn] v. | To warn someone is to make them know of possible danger in the future. → The lifeguard warned people to stay away from the rough ocean.
workout - [ˈwəːrkaut] n. | A workout is an exercise routine that helps improve health. → She doesn't do her workout on the weekends.
zoom - [zuːm] v. | To zoom is to move quickly. → The cars zoomed along the road.
brick - [brik] n. | A brick is a block of hard clay that is used for building things, such as walls. → There were several bricks scattered on the ground.
crumble - [ˈkrʌmbl] v. | To crumble means to break or fall apart into small pieces. → The old house's walls crumbled into a pile of rock and wood.
dough - [dou] n. | Dough is a mixture of flour and water that becomes bread when baked. → I made heart-shaped cookies from the dough.
express - [iksˈpres] v. | To express a feeling or idea means to show others how one thinks or feels. → The nurse expressed her sympathy for the sick patient.
fist - [fist] n. | A fist is a hand with fingers bent in toward the palm. → The bully made a fist and threatened to hit the small boy.
flexible - [ˈfleksəbəl] adj. | If something is flexible, then it can bend easily without breaking. → The tree branch was so flexible it could be bent into a circle and not break.
flush - [flʌʃ] v. | To flush means the face becomes red due to heat, illness, or emotion. → After the long race, the runner's face was flushed.
injure - [ˈindʒər] v. | To injure someone means to damage a part of their body. → The car crash injured two people.
lump - [lʌmp] n. | A lump is a small piece of something that is solid. → The artist took a lump of clay and turned it into a beautiful pot.
mixture - [ˈmikstʃə:r] n. | A mixture is something that is made by mixing other things together. → The walls were built using a mixture of water, rock, and dirt.
reconcile - [ˈrekənsail] v. | To reconcile means to return to a friendly relationship. → After arguing, the two friends were reconciled with each other.
ruin - [ˈruːin] v. | To ruin something means to harm or damage it greatly. → Our walk in the park was ruined by the sudden rain.
shatter - [ˈʃætə:r] v. | To shatter something means to break it suddenly into many tiny pieces. → When the ball hit the window, the glass shattered.
shutter - [ˈʃʌtə:r] n. | Shutters are wooden or metal covers in front of a window. → Mr. Smith closed the shutters every night to make his bedroom dark.
sift - [sift] v. | To sift something means to remove all the large pieces. → The baker sifted the flour into a large bowl.
slight - [slait] adj. | If something is slight, then it is small or minor. → There was only a slight change in the little boy's height.
sparkle - [ˈspɑːrkəl] v. | To sparkle means to shine brightly with quick flashes of light. → The stars sparkled in the winter night's sky.
sprinkle - [ˈspriŋkəl] v. | To sprinkle means to scatter something all over something else. → He sprinkled the pasta with salt and black pepper.
stale - [steil] adj. | If food is stale, then it is not fresh but dry, hard, and not good to eat. → The cookies sat on the table so long that they became stale.
utter - [ˈʌtər] v. | To utter a word or a sound means to say it. → The lost boy was so scared that he could barely utter a single word.
although - [ɔːlˈðou] conj. | You use although to say that one thing is contrasted by another. → Although she was late, her friends gave her a warm welcome.
apply - [əˈplai] v. | To apply something means to put it on. → She always applies makeup to her face before going outside.
await - [əˈweit] v. | To await something means to wait for it. → The players awaited the judge's decision.
beloved - [biˈlʌvid] adj. | When something is beloved, it is very special and you like it very much. → The boy took a nap next to his beloved cat.
bury - [ˈberɪ] v. | To bury someone or something means to put them in the ground. → They buried their grandfather under his favorite tree after he died.
climate - [ˈklaimit] n. | A climate is the usual weather in a place. → The climate in the desert is very hot.
complain - [kəmˈplein] v. | When you complain, you say that you are unhappy about something. → The workers complained that they were being treated unfairly.
confuse - [kənˈfjuːz] v. | To confuse someone means to make them feel like they are unsure. → The sign confused the traveler because it pointed in two directions.
due - [djuː] adj. | When something is due, it is expected to happen or be done at that time. → The papers were due on the 19th.
entire - [ənˈtaiər] adj. | When you talk about an entire thing, you are talking about the whole thing. → He was so hungry that he ate the entire pizza by himself.
establish - [isˈtæbliʃ] v. | To establish something means to create it. → He wanted to establish a club for people to help the Earth.
furnace - [ˈfəːrnis] n. | A furnace is a place where heat is made. → Mr. Jones came to fix the furnace.
leash - [liːʃ] n. | A leash is a rope or chain that is used to lead an animal. → A lot of dogs must wear a leash to keep them from running away.
mature - [məˈtjuə:r] v. | To mature means to grow up to become an adult. → When they matured, they became as tall as their parents.
measure - [ˈmeʒə:r] v. | To measure something means to find out the quality, value, or effect of it. → The scientists carefully measured the amount of chemicals in the tubes.
midst - [midst] n. | The midst of something is the middle of it. → She was in the midst of cleaning when the telephone rang.
misery - [ˈmizəri] n. | Misery is extreme suffering. → There was a lot of misery after Sam lost his dog.
prior - [ˈpraiər] adj. | When something happened prior to something else, it happened earlier. → Ron had to wait since he arrived prior to the scheduled meeting time.
research - [riˈsəːrtʃ] n. | Research is close and careful study to discover new things. → Scientists did a lot of research on the subject of blood type.
variety - [vəˈraiəti] n. | A variety of something is a group of many different kinds of it. → There are a variety of flowers at the shop.
altogether - [ˌɔːltəˈgeðər] adv. | If something happens altogether, it happens completely. → The company stopped using sugar altogether in its food.
bind - [baind] v. | To bind is to bring people together. → The victims of the flood were bound by their need to help each other.
bruise - [bruːz] n. | A bruise is a dark mark caused by being hit by something. → She got a bruise on her knee from falling down.
custom - [ˈkʌstəm] n. | A custom is a way of doing things that has been the same for a long time. → It is a custom that the bride and groom have the first dance.
disobedient - [ˌdisəˈbiːdiənt] adj. | When someone is disobedient, they do not follow the rules or instructions. → The disobedient children didn't listen to their mother and had an accident.
foresee - [fɔːrsiː] v. | To foresee something is to know about it before it happens. → The teacher didn't foresee any problems with her large class.
glimpse - [glimps] v. | To glimpse something is to see it for a short time. → She glimpsed outside the window as the plane was about to land.
hoop - [huːp] n. | A hoop is a ring that is made of plastic, metal, or wood. → The boys tried to toss the ball through the basketball hoop.
misfortune - [misˈfɔːrtʃən] n. | Misfortune is bad luck or an unlucky event. → His family helped him when he encountered misfortune.
negative - [ˈnegətiv] adj. | When something is negative, it is unpleasant or sad. → She doesn't like to say negative things about her friends.
per - [pər] prep. | Per is used to mean “each” when giving a price, size, or amount. → It costs $8 per person to watch the baseball game.
plead - [pliːd] v. | To plead is to ask for something you want very badly. → He pleaded for his parents to let him go to the soccer game.
rip - [rip] v. | To rip something means to pull it apart. → She ripped the paper in half by accident.
sake - [seik] n. | The sake of something is the reason for doing it. → The parents worked hard for their children's sake.
scrape - [skreip] v. | To scrape something is to rub it very hard with something sharp. → I accidentally scraped the paint off the side of the car.
source - [sɔːrs] n. | A source of something is the place that it comes from. → The river was the source of drinking water for the village.
stern - [stəːrn] adj. | When somebody is stern, they are very serious. → The stern teacher didn't allow the students to speak during class.
stitch - [stitʃ] v. | To stitch is to use a needle and thread to join pieces of cloth together. → My grandmother stitched the pieces together to make a big blanket.
thump - [θʌmp] n. | A thump is the sound of a heavy object falling. → They heard the thump when the bowling ball hit the floor.
vehement - [ˈviːəmənt] adj. | When somebody is vehement, they are angry and emotional. → Gina was vehement when she found out that Liz was bad in school.
civilization - [sivəliˈzeiʃən] n. | A civilization is an organized group of humans that have culture and government. → Most early civilizations in Central America didn't use metal weapons.
convenient - [kənˈviːnjənt] adj. | When something is convenient, it is easy to do and does not take a lot of work. → The bus is a convenient way to get to school.
den - [den] n. | A den is a living space for some types of animals, such as lions. → The mother lion left her babies in the den.
dew - [djuː] n. | Dew is the drops of water that form on the ground outside during the night. → When we woke up, we saw that the grass was covered in dew.
drastic - [ˈdræstik] adj. | When something is drastic, it is extreme or major. → She made a drastic decision to get her long hair cut short.
exit - [ˈegzit] v. | To exit means to leave. → The students exited through the front door.
flock - [flɒk] n. | A flock is a group of animals, such as birds, sheep or goats. → There was one black sheep in the entire flock.
fold - [fould] v. | To fold is to bend something like paper or cloth so that it takes up less space. → I folded the paper and put it in my pocket.
lid - [lid] n. | A lid is a top for a box or container that can be removed. → He lifted the lid of the box and revealed her present.
loom - [lu:m] v. | To loom is to seem very large and often scary. → The ominous clouds loomed over the school.
mighty - [ˈmaiti] adj. | When something is mighty, it is strong and large. → The mighty wrestler scared all who faced him.
mushroom - [ˈmʌʃru(:)m] n. | A mushroom is a fungus with a round top. Some are used as food. → The soup had fresh mushrooms in it.
native - [ˈneitiv] adj. | When something is native, it is originating in a certain place or area. → Avocadoes are native fruits of Mexico.
poison - [ˈpɔɪzən] n. | Poison is a dangerous substance that causes illness or death. → They used poison to get rid of the rats in their home.
reed - [ri:d] n. | Reeds are tall and skinny plants that grow in groups near water. → The sun set behind the reeds of the lake's shore.
shield - [ʃiːld] v. | To shield something is to protect it. → She shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses.
stormy - [ˈstɔːrmi] adj. | Stormy describes something affected or characterized by storms. → The golfers decided to go home because of the stormy weather.
sway - [swei] v. | To sway is to move slowly from side to side. → She swayed while she listened to the music.
urban - [ˈəːrbən] adj. | When something is urban, it is related to the city. → Subways are an important form of urban transportation.
wade - [weid] v. | To wade is to walk in or pass through water. → The child waded in the water at the beach.
accent - [ˈæksənt] n. | An accent is a certain way of speaking that shows where a person is from. → The new teacher's accent was clearly a German one.
barber - [ˈbɑːrbər] n. | A barber is a person whose job is to cut hair. → My hair is getting much too long. I'd better go to the barber's shop.
basement - [ˈbeismənt] n. | A basement of a house or building is a room that is built underground. → They turned their basement into a game room.
blank - [blæŋk] adj. | When something is blank, it does not have anything on it. → She got a blank paper to draw on.
blink - [blɪŋk] v. | To blink means to shut the eyes and quickly open them again. → I blinked many times so that my eyes could adjust to the bright light.
choir - [ˈkwaɪər] n. | A choir is a group of people who sing together. → He had choir practice every day after school.
comic - [ˈkɒmik] adj. | When something is comic, it is funny. → The comic actor was famous for his jokes.
complicate - [ˈkɒmplikeit] v. | To complicate something means to make it harder than necessary. → The bad weather complicated finishing the job quickly.
decline - [diˈklain] v. | To decline an offer or invitation means to say no to it. → She declined his offer to pay for her dinner.
errand - [ˈerənd] n. | An errand is a trip taken to do a specific activity. → He couldn't go to practice because he had several errands to do.
glove - [glʌv] n. | A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your fingers and hand. → When it gets cold, I always put on a pair of gloves.
hermit - [ˈhəːrmit] n. | A hermit is one who lives alone and does not spend time with others. → The hermit lived a simple life in a small cave in the forest.
justly - [ˈdʒʌstli] adv. | If something is done justly, then it is fair. → We justly decided to give the prize to him.
leather - [ˈleðə:r] n. | Leather is a material made from animal skin that is used to make clothing. → He got a new leather jacket for his birthday.
ponder - [ˈpɒndər] v. | To ponder something is to think about it carefully. → She sat in the park and pondered her problem.
reserve - [riˈzəːrv] v. | To reserve something means to keep it for a certain person or time. → He reserved a table at the busy restaurant.
script - [skript] n. | A script is the words of a film or play. → He read the script of the play three times.
search - [səːrtʃ] v. | To search for something or someone means to look for them carefully. → I searched the newspaper for a new job.
slam - [slæm] v. | To slam is to close something hard. → She slammed the book shut after she finished reading it.
staircase - [ˈstɛərkeɪs] n. | A staircase is a set of stairs found inside a building. → The staircase leads directly into the kitchen.
afflicted - [əˈfliktid] adj. | Afflicted means to suffer physically or mentally. → He was afflicted by pain in his right arm.
aisle - [ail] n. | An aisle is a space between two things that people use to walk. → They were told to clear the aisle because the plane was about to land.
atmosphere - [ˈætməsfiər] n. | The atmosphere is the air around the Earth where weather conditions form. → Scientists worry that harmful substances are hurting the atmosphere.
author - [ˈɔːθər] n. | An author is a person who wrote a certain piece of writing. → The author was hard at work on his next novel.
breakdown - [ˈbreɪkdaun] n. | A breakdown is a failure to work correctly. → Her car had a breakdown, and she wasn't sure how to fix it.
cargo - [ˈkɑːrgəu] n. | Cargo is the items carried by a ship or airplane. → The cargo of the ship got wet when it started raining.
chapter - [ˈtʃæptər] n. | A chapter is a part of a book that usually has a number or a title. → The first chapter of a book usually introduces the main character of a story.
connect - [kəˈnekt] v. | To connect two things means to join them together. → I connected the mouse to my laptop computer.
etc. - [etsetərə] n. | Etc. is short for “etcetera.” It is used to refer to other unspecified objects. → She was going to bring treats to the party: cookies, muffins, cake, etc.
flip - [flip] v. | To flip means to press a switch quickly to turn it on or off. → To turn on the lights, just flip this switch.
idle - [ˈaidl] adj. | If you are idle, you are not doing anything. → She read a book to keep from being idle.
notify - [ˈnoutəfai] v. | To notify someone of something is to tell them about it. → The teacher notified us about a change to our assignment.
pea - [pi:] n. | Peas are a vegetable that is small, round and green. → His favorite food was peas.
raisin - [ˈreizən] n. | A raisin is a dried grape. → Raisins are one of my favorite snacks.
retain - [riˈtein] v. | To retain something is to keep it. → Even by the afternoon, the day had retained the morning's freshness.
state - [steit] v. | To state something means to say it in a definite way. → The president stated his opinion about the world's health concerns.
tray - [trei] n. | A tray is a flat plate used to hold food. → The waiter brought our food on a tray.
unfortunate - [ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənɪt] adj. | If something is unfortunate, it is bad or unlucky. → It was unfortunate that Dave's team lost, but he still had fun.
vivid - [vivid] adj. | When something is vivid, it is bright and colorful. → The figures in the painting were vivid.
vomit - [ˈvɒmit] v. | To vomit means to have food come up from one's stomach. → It is common for women to vomit when they are pregnant.
betray - [biˈtrei] v. | To betray someone means to treat them in a dishonest way. → The man betrayed his country when he gave away national secrets.
blast - [blæst] n. | A blast is a loud noise made by something that explodes. → There was a loud blast when the police officer fired the gun.
bracelet - [ˈbreislit] n. | A bracelet is a piece of jewelry that you wear around your wrist. → My father gave me a pretty gold bracelet for my birthday.
cease - [siːs] v. | To cease means to stop. → After about an hour, the rain ceased, and a rainbow appeared.
choke - [tʃouk] v. | To choke means to cough because you have difficulty breathing. → There was a lot of smoke in the air, and it made me choke.
civil - [ˈsivəl] adj. | When an event is civil, it happens inside a country. → The country was torn apart by a terrible civil war.
comment - [ˈkɒment] v. | To comment means to say something that shows your personal opinion. → Tom commented on the poor quality of the food.
cross - [krɔ:s] v. | To cross means to go from one side to the other side. → We used his boat to cross to the other side of the lake.
dent - [dent] n. | A dent is damage caused by something heavy hitting something else. → That blue car hit my car, and now there is a small dent in my car door.
distrust - [disˈtrʌst] v. | To distrust someone means to believe that they are not honest. → Don't lend money to someone if you distrust them!
fort - [fɔːrt] n. | A fort is a small building that is specially built to defend an area from attack. → When the army arrived, they built a big fort on the top of the hill.
found - [faund] v. | To found means to bring something into existence. → The pastor founded his church in the countryside.
lining - [ˈlainiŋ] n. | Lining is a piece of cloth that covers the inside of clothes. → This jacket is very warm because it has a thick lining.
mass - [mæs] n. | A mass is a large number of things of one type. → We received a mass of letters this morning.
pray - [prei] v. | To pray means to talk to God. → When people go to church, they pray for their families and friends.
rife - [raif] adj. | If a place is rife with something bad, it is very common in that place. → This part of the country is rife with disease.
sole - [soul] adj. | When something is the sole thing, it is the only thing of a particular type. → His sole purpose in life was to help others.
sweep - [swiːp] v. | If you sweep the floor, you clean it with a tool like a broom or a brush. → There is a lot of dirt on the floor. Can you sweep it please?
treachery - [ˈtretʃəri] n. | Treachery is a behavior in which a person betrays a country or a person. → The man ran away to escape from the treachery of his wife.
tuck - [tʌk] v. | To tuck something means to put it somewhere so that it is neat or safe. → He looked sloppy without his shirt being tucked into his pants.
background - [ˈbækgraund] n. | A background is a person's education, family, and experience. → The new teacher had a background in science and math.
bait - [beit] n. | Bait is something used to trick a person or thing to do something. → The best bait for catching fish is a big, fat worm.
chronicle - [ˈkrɒnikl] v. | To chronicle something means to record an event or speech. → The daily newspaper chronicles local and world events.
copper - [ˈkɒpər] n. | Copper is a red-brown metal often used in electric wire and pipes. → Ancient hunters melted copper to make knives and spears.
disease - [diˈziːz] n. | A disease is an illness that causes specific problems. → He had a disease that caused him to lose his hearing.
folklore - [ˈfouklɔːr] n. | Folklore is the collection of beliefs and stories of a culture. → India's folklore has stories written in long poems about great warriors.
infect - [inˈfekt] v. | To infect someone means to give them an illness. → The common cold infects hundreds of millions of people each year.
itch - [itʃ] v. | To itch means to rub the skin with your fingernails. → The rough fabric in his shirt made the back of his neck itch.
literature - [ˈlitərətʃər] n. | Literature is books, plays, and poetry. → Early American literature covers the poetry and stories from 1500 to 1800.
millennium - [miˈleniəm] n. | A millennium is one thousand years. → Stonehenge is believed to have been built about 5 millenniums ago.
myth - [miθ] n. | A myth is a traditional story that explains a culture's history and beliefs. → In Greece, there was a myth about a woman who had snakes for hair.
relate - [riˈleit] v. | To relate to something means to have a connection with it. → A company's plan usually relates to how much profit it can make.
religion - [riˈlidʒən] n. | A religion is a belief in a god or gods. → Their religion taught that people should forgive their enemies.
sum - [sʌm] n. | A sum is a specific amount of money. → He calculated the numbers to see what the sum of his bills would be.
teller - [ˈtelə:r] n. | A teller is a person who works with a bank's customers. → The teller at the bank helped Kelly put money into a savings account.
trustworthy - [ˈtrʌstˌwəːrði] adj. | If someone is trustworthy, they are honest and truthful. → Mary is one of the most trustworthy people I've ever met.
update - [ʌpˈdeit] v. | To update something means to make it more modern. → We need to update the programs on our computers.
vein - [vein] n. | A vein is a tube in the body that carries blood toward the heart. → The blue veins in my hand are just under my skin.
venom - [ˈvenəm] n. | Venom is a poisonous substance that comes from animals or plants. → A snake's venom can be used to cure the illnesses it creates.
promote - [prəˈmout] v. | To promote someone means to raise them to a higher position or rank. → After two years in the company, she was promoted to a manager.
charity - [ˈtʃӕrəti] n. | Charity is an act of giving help, usually money, to those who need it. → Thanks to his friends' charity, he had enough money to pay the rent.
commerce - [ˈkɒmərs] n. | Commerce is the activity of buying and selling things. → The new shopping mall increased the commerce in that section of town.
condemn - [kənˈdem] v. | To condemn someone means to give them a specific punishment. → The judge condemned the criminal to five years in prison.
cozy - [ˈkouzi] adj. | If something is cozy, then it is comfortable, warm, and relaxing. → The thick blanket made the bed very cozy.
deplete - [diˈpliːt] v. | To deplete an amount of something means to use up all of it. → All the driving he was doing was depleting his car's fuel supply.
economy - [iˈkɒnəmi] n. | An economy is the money and businesses of a country or region. → The factory was good for the economy because it brought jobs to the area.
empire - [ˈempaɪər] n. | An empire is a large group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress. → The emperor built roads to make travel easier throughout the empire.
goods - [gudz] n. | Goods are anything that can be bought or sold. → Shoes, hats, dresses and purses were the goods she wanted to buy.
heed - [hiːd] v. | To heed something means to obey or follow it. → You should heed the advice on the sign and not drive so fast.
hitchhike - [ˈhitʃhaik] v. | To hitchhike means to travel by asking for rides from passing vehicles. → She didn't have a car, so she hitchhiked several miles to her brother's home.
mock - [mɒk] v. | To mock someone means to tease them in a cruel way. → The girls mocked Nancy because she was a new student.
neutral - [ˈnjuːtrəl] adj. | If someone is neutral, then they do not help either of the two fighting sides. → The girl's friend remained neutral while the couple was arguing.
persecute - [ˈpəːrsikjuːt] v. | To persecute means to treat someone badly. → Dan felt persecuted because he was smaller than the other boys at school.
pity - [ˈpiti] n. | Pity is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering. → Because she had pity for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents.
reduce - [riˈdjuːs] v. | To reduce something means to make it less in size or number. → When the store reduced its prices, people wanted to shop there.
scribe - [skraib] n. | A scribe was a person whose job was to copy written works. → In Ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
temper - [ˈtempə:r] n. | A temper is someone's mood or a chance that they might get angry. → She has a temper. Even the slightest mistakes make her angry.
throne - [θroun] n. | A throne is the special chair in which a ruler sits. → Nobody except the king and queen sat in the thrones in the great hall.
unity - [ˈjuːnəti] n. | Unity is the state of people working together for a certain purpose. → The project was finished early, thanks to the unity of the workers.
victor - [ˈviktər] n. | A victor is a group or person that wins in a contest. → At the end of the game, the blue team was the victor.
accurate - [ˈækjərit] adj. | If something is accurate, it is completely correct. → The story in the newspaper wasn't very accurate.
analyze - [ˈænəlaiz] v. | To analyze something is to study it. → The scientist will analyze the blood sample.
asteroid - [ˈæstərɔɪd] n. | An asteroid is a giant rock from outer space. → In 1908, a giant asteroid hit Siberia.
controversy - [kɒnˈtrəvə:rsɪ] n. | A controversy is a dispute about something that affects many people. → There has been a lot of controversy over the judge's decision.
evolve - [iˈvɒlv] v. | To evolve is to change over time. → Many people think that humans evolved from animals.
factor - [ˈfæktər] n. | A factor is something that has an effect on the way another thing happens. → Smoking is the main factor that causes lung cancer.
genetic - [dʒiˈnetik] adj. | If something is genetic, it is related to the genes in one's body. → The color of one's eyes is genetic.
genome - [ˈdʒiːnoum] n. | A genome is the collection of all the genes in a living thing. → Understanding the human genome may help cure many diseases.
identical - [aiˈdentikəl] adj. | To be identical is to be the same as someone or something else. → James and John are identical twins.
intellectual - [ˌɪntəˈlektjuəl] n. | An intellectual is a very smart person. → We've always considered my Uncle Max the intellectual of the family.
majority - [məˈdʒɔ(:)rətɪ] n. | A majority of something is almost all of the people or things in that group. → A majority of the people voted for Tom Smith in the election.
mammal - [ˈmæməl] n. | A mammal is an animal that usually has hair and is not born from an egg. → Even though it lives in the water, whales are actually mammals.
multiply - [ˈmʌltəplai] v. | To multiply is to increase in number. → In the past year, the number of people at work multiplied by ten percent.
offspring - [ˈɔ:fspriŋ] n. | Offspring are the children of a person or the babies of an animal. → The dog's offspring had the same color of fur as she did.
pesticide - [ˈpestəsaid] n. | A pesticide is a substance used to kill insects. → The farmer sprayed his crops with a pesticide to keep bugs away.
regulate - [ˈregjəleit] v. | To regulate something is to control how it happens. → The bank regulates how much money people can borrow from it.
reinforce - [riːinˈfoːrs] v. | To reinforce something is to make it stronger. → Peter reinforced his opinion with information from a book.
stricken - [ˈstrikən] adj. | If one is stricken by a disease or problem, they are badly affected by it. → Mike was stricken with a horrible illness.
vast - [væst] adj. | If something is vast, it is very large. → The wealthy man bought a vast amount of land in the countryside.
vegetarian - [ˌvedʒəˈtɛəriən] n. | A vegetarian is someone who does not eat any meat products. → I became a vegetarian because I don't like the taste of meat.
cherish - [ˈtʃeriʃ] v. | To cherish something means to hold it as very important. → I cherish this trophy I won.
compassion - [kəmˈpæʃən] n. | Compassion is a feeling of understanding for someone who is hurt or suffering. → The veterinarian had compassion for the sick little puppy.
consent - [kənˈsent] n. | Consent is permission to do something. → Their mother gave the children consent to go outside and play.
core - [kɔːr] n. | The core is the center of something. → The rings of a tree start forming at its core.
cunning - [ˈkʌniŋ] adj. | If someone is cunning, they are good at tricking people. → The cunning child fooled his parents into thinking that he was kind.
dizzy - [ˈdizi] adj. | If someone is dizzy, then they feel off balance as if they will fall down. → The pregnant woman was dizzy after standing up too quickly.
equilibrium - [iːkwəˈlibriəm] n. | Equilibrium is the balance between different forces. → The sudden drop in prices upset the equilibrium of the economy.
foster - [ˈfɔ(:)stər] v. | To foster a feeling or a skill means to help it develop. → She helped foster a sense of calm in the little boy.
grind - [graind] v. | To grind something means to break it into very small pieces or powder. → She wanted to grind the beans, so she could brew some coffee.
growl - [graul] v. | To growl means to make a deep, angry sound. →  The dog started to growl at the man walking by.
moderation - [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən] n. | Moderation is a state of being just enough but not too much. → It is important to eat in moderation so that you can have a healthy body.
predator - [ˈpredətər] n. | A predator is an animal that kills and eats other animals. → The peregrine falcon is a predator that eats fish.
sane - [sein] adj. | If someone is sane, they can think in a normal way. → Oliver does not act like a sane person when he is angry.
saucer - [ˈsɔːsər] n. | A saucer is a small round dish that you set a cup on. → He placed the spoon on the saucer.
snatch - [snætʃ] v. | To snatch something means to take it away with a quick motion. → He was so hungry that he snatched an apple from a tree.
stagger - [ˈstægər] v. | To stagger means to move in an unsteady way and almost fall over. → He staggered around after having too much to drink.
stumble - [ˈstʌmbəl] v. | To stumble means to put your foot down wrong so that you almost fall. → He stumbled as he ran through the puddle.
tense - [tens] adj. | If someone is tense, they are worried something bad might happen. → After the phone call, Monica was very tense.
tumble - [ˈtʌmbəl] v. | To tumble means to fall, often in a rolling way. → He lost his balance while snowboarding and tumbled to the ground.
withhold - [wiθˈhould] v. | To withhold something is to not give it to someone. → They withheld all information until she paid her fine.
aircraft - [ˈɛəkræft] n. | An aircraft is a vehicle that flies in the sky, such as an airplane or helicopter. → At the museum in the airport, you can see a lot of old aircraft.
celebrity - [ˈsəlebrəti] n. | A celebrity is someone who is famous. → It was the highlight of the evening when the celebrities arrived.
concrete - [ˈkɒnkriːt] n. | Concrete is a substance made from stones. → The man covered the ground with concrete.
decisive - [diˈsaisiv] adj. | If someone is decisive, they make decisions quickly. → Our boss is very decisive, so it did not take long to organize the project.
esteemed - [isti:md] adj. | If someone is esteemed, many people like or respect them. → An esteemed scientist is coming to the university to talk about her discoveries.
ethical - [ˈeθikəl] adj. | If something is ethical, it is the right thing to do. → Many people believe that it is ethical to help others in need.
extinct - [iksˈtiŋkt] adj. | If plants or animals are extinct, there are none left. → There used to be dinosaurs all over the world, but now they are extinct.
hardy - [ˈhɑːrdi] adj. | If a person or plant is hardy, it is strong and can live though difficult conditions. → The farmer is a hardy man and doesn't mind working outside.
institute - [ˈinstətjuːt] n. | An institute is an organization that is interested in research or teaching. → I am going to a lecture about ancient Rome at the Historical Institute.
jealousy - [ˈdʒeləsi] n. | Jealousy is a feeling of wanting something that somebody else has. → She felt a lot of jealousy when she saw Luke with two girls.
migrate - [maiˈgreit] v. | To migrate means to move from one place to another. → Many birds migrate to warmer countries in the winter.
nurture - [ˈnəːtʃər] v. | To nurture something means to care for it as it grows or develops. → Robert nurtured his plants, and that is why they grow so well.
overhead - [ouvərˈhed] adv. | If something is overhead, it is located above you. → As we sat on top of the hill, a plane flew overhead.
principle - [ˈprinsəpəl] n. | A principle is a belief about the correct way to behave. → To maintain principles, it's vital to watch, listen, and speak carefully.
rural - [ˈruərəl] adj. | If a place is rural, it is in the countryside instead of the city. → I want to live in a small house in a rural area.
secluded - [siˈkluːdid] adj. | If a place is secluded, it is far away from any other place. → There was a secluded bench in the park.
species - [ˈspiːʃi(ː)z] n. | A species is a type of plant or animal. → There are 21 different species of butterfly in this forest.
swamp - [swɒmp] n. | A swamp is a very wet area of land. → There are lots of wild animals living in the swamp.
traverse - [ˈtrævə:rs] v. | To traverse means to move or travel through an area. → The explorer traversed the desert alone on a camel.
zoology - [zouˈɒlədʒɪ] n. | Zoology is a subject in which people study animals. → Helen wants to study zoology because she has always liked animals.
assumption - [əˈsʌmpʃən] n. | An assumption is something that you believe is true but cannot prove. → I went to the cafeteria on the assumption that everyone would be there.
barley - [ˈbɑːrli] n. | Barley is a grain that is used for animal feed, health food and beer. → The farmer grew barley to feed his cows in the winter.
beast - [biːst] n. | A beast is a large, dangerous animal. → A lion is one of the fiercest beasts on Earth.
colonel - [ˈkəːrnəl] n. | A colonel is a military officer. → James has been given a promotion in the army. He is now a colonel.
contagious - [kənˈteɪdʒəs] adj. | If a disease is contagious, it is easily carried from one person to another. → You must wear protective clothing because the patient's illness is contagious.
corpse - [kɔːrps] n. | A corpse is a dead body of a human. → After the accident, the corpse was taken to the hospital.
crisis - [ˈkraisis] n. | A crisis is a situation that is extremely stressful or dangerous. → The airport workers' strike led to a crisis at the airport.
cure - [kjuər] v. | To cure means to cause an illness or injury to end or disappear. → My dentist cured me of my toothache.
deformed - [diˈfɔːrmd] adj. | If something is deformed, it is not shaped normally and may appear ugly. → Even though the carrot was deformed, it was still safe to eat.
discriminate - [disˈkriməneit] v. | To discriminate means to judge people according to their looks. → They discriminated against her because she was different.
embassy - [ˈembəsi] n. | An embassy is where government officials work in a foreign country. → If you lose your passport, you should contact the embassy.
extinguish - [iksˈtiŋgwiʃ] v. | To extinguish a fire means to make it stop. → Michael extinguished the small fire with the hose.
flint - [flint] n. | Flint is a hard stone that people used to make weapons for hunting. → There are a lot of flint tools in the museum.
harass - [ˈhəræs] v. | To harass someone means to annoy or trouble them. → The children harassed their mother because they wanted her attention.
integrate - [ˈintəgreit] v. | To integrate means to join, communicate and socialize. → Governments want immigrants to integrate with the population.
miniature - [ˈminiətʃər] adj. | If something is miniature, it is very small. → The boy enjoys playing with his miniature train set in his bedroom.
nutrition - [njuːˈtriʃən] n. | Nutrition is the process by which people use food to stay healthy. → It is important to pay attention to nutrition if you want to be an athlete.
promptly - [ˈprɒmptli] adv. | If something happens promptly, it happens quickly or on time. → Arrive promptly, or we won't have time to discuss everything.
technician - [tekˈniʃən] n. | A technician is a person who is skilled in electronic or mechanical work. → I need to call the technician to help me with my computer.
tropics - [ˈtropiks] n. | The tropics are the areas of land and sea close to the equator. → People like to go to the tropics for vacation because it's warm.
beneficial - [benəˈfiʃəl] adj. | If something is beneficial, it is good for you. → Drinking milk everyday is beneficial to your bones.
birthplace - [ˈbəːθpleis] n. | A birthplace is a place where a person is born or where something started. → China is the birthplace of chopsticks.
capacity - [kəˈpæsəti] n. | The capacity of something is the amount of things that can be put in it. → The parking lot has reached its full capacity.
comparative - [kəmˈpærətiv] adj. | If something is comparative, it is being judged based on something else. → The money that John has is comparative to most other adults.
comprehensive - [ˌkɒmpriˈhensiv] adj. | If something is comprehensive, it has all the details about something else. → The teacher gave us a comprehensive review for the exam.
conserve - [kənˈsəːrv] v. | To conserve something is to protect it from being ruined or used completely. → The group worked to conserve the beauty of Europe's national parks.
crucial - [ˈkruːʃəl] adj. | If something is crucial, it is extremely important to another thing. → Clean air is crucial to the survival of humans, plants, and animals.
cumulative - [ˈkjuːmjəleitiv] adj. | Cumulative describes an increase by adding one after another. → The cumulative snowfall in the area is 50 centimeters per year.
deposit - [diˈpɒzit] v. | To deposit something is to put it into a place or another thing. → I deposited the money into my bank account.
distribute - [disˈtribjuːt] v. | To distribute something is to give it to a number of people. → The teacher distributed crayons and markers to his students.
equator - [iˈkweitər] n. | The equator is an imaginary line that splits the Earth into north and south. → The equator crosses the northern part of South America.
exotic - [igˈzotik] adj. | Exotic describes something unusual because it is from far away. → Rebecca tried many exotic foods on her trip to Africa.
federal - [ˈfedərəl] adj. | If something is federal, it comes from the government of a country. → Sometimes federal laws are different from state laws.
formation - [fɔːrˈmeiʃən] n. | A formation is the way that something is made. → The formation of ice happens when water freezes.
frequency - [ˈfriːkwənsi] n. | The frequency of something is the number of times that it happens. → The frequency of rainstorms is very high, especially during the spring.
objective - [əbˈdʒektiv] adj. | An objective is a goal or plan that someone has. → My objective this week is to finish my homework by 7:30 every night.
oxygen - [ˈɒksidʒən] n. | Oxygen is a gas that all living things need to breathe. → My aunt believes that the oxygen in the country is cleaner than in the city.
rainforest - [ˈreinˌfɔ(:)rist] n. | A rainforest is a forest that is in a place where it rains very often. → The rainforest is home to many animals.
strategy - [ˈstrӕtədʒi] n. | A strategy is a plan for how to do something. → The team came up with a strategy to win the game.
wooded - [ˈwudid] adj. | If an area is wooded, it is covered with trees. → Jim and Ben decided to go hiking in the wooded area by the river.
avail - [əˈveil] n. | Avail is help. It is often used in the achievement of a goal. → His studying was to no avail because he failed the test.
expand - [iksˈpænd] v. | To expand is to become bigger in size. → A balloon will expand as you blow air into it.
define - [diˈfain] v. | To define means to clearly state, show, or explain what something is. → People define success in many different ways.
dread - [dread] v. | To dread is to be afraid of something that could, or is going to, happen. → I dread the idea that I will not get into college.
fundamental - [ˌfʌndəˈmentl] adj. | If something is fundamental, it is a basic part of something. → The fundamental rules of basketball are easy.
horrifying - [ˈhɔ:rəfaiŋ] adj. | If something is horrifying, it is frightening and very unpleasant. → There was a horrifying car accident today.
incredulous - [inˈkredjələs] adj. | If someone is incredulous about something, they do not believe that it is true. → She was incredulous that monkeys could ever drive a car.
linger - [ˈliŋgər] v. | To linger is to last for a long time. → The smell of fresh cookies lingered in the bakery.
organism - [ˈɔːrgənizəm] n. | An organism is a living thing, especially a very small one. → We studied the organism on the microscope.
paraphrase - [ˈpærəfreiz] v. | To paraphrase is to make someone else's writing or speech shorter. → The students were asked to paraphrase the story they just heard.
plague - [pleig] n. | A plague is a serious disease that quickly spreads to many people. → A plague in Europe killed millions of people.
presently - [ˈprezəntli] adv. | If something happens presently, it is happening right now. → Presently, our profits are good, but by next year we can do even better.
random - [ˈrændəm] adj. | If something is random, it happens without any pattern or reason. → Young children often ask random questions.
riot - [ˈraiət] n. | A riot is a crowd that reacts to bad news by violently breaking laws. → A riot broke out after the candidate lost the election.
scribble - [ˈskribəl] v. | To scribble is to write something quickly without caring about how it looks. → I scribbled a rough diagram of our plan and gave it to him.
shrine - [ʃrain] n. | A shrine is a religious building built to honor a person, event, or god. → He prayed at the shrine for an hour.
solitude - [ˈsɒlitjuːd] n. | Solitude is the state of being totally alone. → John lives a life of solitude because he doesn't get along well with people.
stark - [stɑːrk] adj. | If a contrast is stark, then the things being compared are utterly different. → There is a stark contrast between their test scores.
summon - [ˈsʌmən] v. | To summon a person is to ask them to come to you. → We summoned the doctor as soon as we noticed she was sick.
worsen - [ˈwəːrsən] v. | To worsen is to get worse. → The weather suddenly worsened, and we had to stay inside.
automobile - [ˈɔːtəməbiːl] n. | An automobile is a car. → The first automobiles were very different from the ones that exist today.
candidate - [ˈkændideit] n. | A candidate is a person who is competing to win something such as a job. → Alice is the best candidate for the job.
confidential - [ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl] adj. | If something is confidential, it must be kept secret. → The information from the meeting is confidential.
corporate - [ˈkɔːrpərit] adj. | If something is corporate, it is related to a large business. → Tom enjoys working in the corporate world.
enhance - [enhæns] v. | To enhance something is to make it better. → Amy's blue shirt really enhances the color of her eyes.
era - [ˈerə] n. | An era is a period of time that has something special about it. → During the medieval era, knights wore protective armor.
guideline - [ˈgaidlain] n. | A guideline is a rule about how to do something. → Before they began the project, the teacher gave them some guidelines.
incorporate - [inˈkɔːrpəreit] v. | To incorporate is to add something to another thing. → I decided to incorporate a new ingredient into my cake recipe.
interact - [intərˈӕkt] v. | To interact is to talk to or do something with another person. → The kids began to interact when the adults left the room.
interval - [ˈintərvəl] n. | An interval is the time between two things happening. → Tony rested for brief intervals while he worked in the yard.
mobile - [ˈmoubail] adj. | If something is mobile, it can be moved easily. → Mobile phones are popular because you can take them anywhere.
modify - [ˈmɒdəfai] v. | To modify something is to change it a little bit. → I modified my outfit by adding a belt to it.
parallel - [ˈpærəlel] adj. | If two things are parallel, they are the same distance away from each other. → There are two yellow parallel lines dividing both sides of traffic.
phenomenon - [fiˈnɒmənɒn] n. | A phenomenon is something that can be seen as it is happening. → I was amazed when I saw the phenomenon of shooting stars.
pollute - [pəˈluːt] v. | To pollute means to make air, water, or land dirty, unclean, or foul. → The careless factory polluted the river with chemicals.
ridicule - [ˈridikjuːl] v. | To ridicule is to make fun of something in a mean way. → The other students ridicule Peter's foreign accent.
solar - [ˈsoulə:r] adj. | If something is solar, it is related to the sun. → Using solar energy is good for the environment.
territory - [ˈterətɔ:ri] n. | A territory is a piece of land that belongs to a country but isn't a state. → Gibraltar is a territory of Great Britain.
tournament - [ˈtuə:rnəmənt] n. | A tournament is a competition, usually with many people participating. → My dad is playing in a golf tournament tomorrow.
transportation - [ˌtrænspəːrˈteɪʃən] v. | Transportation is any type of vehicle that can carry people or things. → I don't have a car, so my normal transportation is the train.
bill - [bil] n. | A bill is a statement of money owed for goods or a service. → I have so many bills that I do not know how to pay for them all.
boundary - [ˈbaundəri] n. | A boundary is the line where one area of land stops, and another begins. → This fence shows the boundary between our yard and yours.
chaos - [ˈkeiɒs] n. | Chaos is a situation that is confusing and not ordered. → His presentation was in chaos. I couldn't understand what he meant.
consistent - [kənˈsistənt] adj. | If a person is consistent, they keep the same behavior or attitude. → Sara comes in every day and is our most consistent worker.
cyclone - [ˈsaikloun] n. | A cyclone is a large storm with heavy rain and winds that spin in a circle. → Hundreds of homes were damaged by the cyclone.
doomed - [duːmd] adj. | If someone or something is doomed, they are going to fail or be destroyed. → Since I spent all my money, my date with Jane is doomed.
heir - [ɛər] n. | An heir is a person who receives money or property of someone who dies. → The princess was the heir to the king and queen's throne.
martial - [ˈmɑːrʃəl] n. | If something is martial, it is related to fighting or war. → Karate is a martial art that began many years ago in Japan.
organic - [ɔːrˈgænik] adj. | If food is organic, it is grown without adding chemicals to it. → The organic carrots are more expensive, but they're better for you.
poultry - [ˈpoultri] n. | Poultry is a bird, such as a chicken, that is used for meat and eggs. → He raises poultry and sells their meat for extra money.
scramble - [ˈskræmbl] v. | To scramble is to move somewhere quickly and desperately. → The hikers scrambled down the side of the hill.
sergeant - [ˈsɑːrdʒənt] n. | A sergeant is a soldier or police officer of middle rank. → He was promoted to sergeant after a year in the army.
sheer - [ʃiə:r] adj. | If you describe something as sheer, it is complete and very strong. → I was impressed by her sheer dedication to jogging.
stance - [stæns] n. | A stance is an attitude about an issue that someone states clearly. → My stance is that using oil and gas is bad for the environment.
telegraph - [ˈteləgræf] n. | A telegraph is a method of sending electric messages on wires. → In the 1900s, the telegraph was the fastest way to send a message.
textile - [ˈtekstail] n. | Textile is cloth that has been woven or knitted. → The blue textile was going to be used to make blouses.
tornado - [tɔːrˈneidou] n. | A tornado is a tube-shaped formation of air that spins very quickly. → During a tornado, the safest place to be is underground.
typhoon - [taiˈfuːn] n. | A typhoon is a large tropical storm that moves in circles. → Thousands of people lost electricity after a typhoon hit Australia.
wail - [weil] v. | To wail is to show sadness by crying loudly. → The baby wailed because it was hungry.
wardrobe - [ˈwɔːrdroub] n. | A wardrobe is the collection of all of a person's clothing. → She bought some new clothes to expand her wardrobe.
allot - [əˈlɒt] v. | To allot something means to give it to someone. → The coach allotted each team five minutes to prepare a strategy.
appall - [əˈpɔ:l] v. | To appall means to horrify, shock, or disgust someone. → The boy was appalled when he saw the accident.
cache - [kæʃ] n. | A cache is a hiding place for valuable things. → The pirates kept their jewelry in a cache hidden in a cave.
convenience - [kənˈviːnjənt] n. | Convenience is a state of being able to do something with little effort. → The Internet allows consumers to shop at their own convenience.
dearth - [dəːrθ] n. | A dearth is an amount or supply which is not large enough. → There is a dearth of money in my bank account. I can't afford a new car.
deliberate - [diˈlibərit] adj. | If a thing you do is deliberate, you intend to do it. → She made a deliberate effort to save money each month.
dire - [ˈdaiər] adj. | When something is dire, it is terrible and very serious. → The tornado created a dire situation for the small town.
elapse - [iˈlæps] v. | To elapse means to pass, as in seconds, minutes, or hours. → A few seconds must elapse before you can take another picture.
empathy - [ˈempəθi] n. | Empathy is sharing or understanding another person's feelings. → The caring nurse had empathy for her patients.
fanciful - [ˈfænsifəl] adj. | When something is fanciful, it is unusual or unrealistic. → The girl had fanciful ideas about doing well in school without studying.
gripe - [graip] v. | To gripe means to complain constantly. → Lawrence always gripes when he has to do chores.
grueling - [ˈgru:əliŋ] adj. | When something is grueling, it is very hard to do. → The climber faced the grueling task of reaching the top of the steep mountain.
mundane - [ˈmʌnˈdein] adj. | When something is mundane, it is boring, common, or ordinary. → The man had the mundane chore of raking thousands of leaves into piles.
opt - [ɒpt] v. | To opt is to make a choice, especially when deciding in favor of something. → My brother likes chocolate ice cream, but I always opt for vanilla.
outrage - [ˈautreidʒ] n. | Outrage is a very strong emotion of anger or shock. → Tommy was feeling outrage when his parents said he couldn't go to the dance.
paltry - [ˈpɔːltri] adj. | When an amount of something is paltry, it is very small. → The poor man had a paltry sum of money.
rectify - [ˈrektəfai] v. | To rectify something means to correct it. → I quickly rectified the spelling mistakes that I had on my essay.
resourceful - [riˈsɔːrsfəl] adj. | When someone is resourceful, they are good at dealing with hard situations. → After his boat sunk, Matt was resourceful enough to build a raft.
sustenance - [ˈsʌstənəns] n. | Sustenance is food and water needed to keep a person, animal, or plant alive. → Without the proper sustenance, the man will starve.
tedious - [ˈtiːdiəs] adj. | When something is tedious, it is long, frustrating, and boring. → His job involved a lot of tedious typing, filing, and organizing.
abbey - [ˈæbi] n. | An abbey is a house or group of houses where monks or nuns live. → When the monk returned to the abbey, he went immediately to his bedroom.
abundant - [əˈbʌndənt] adj. | If something is abundant, then it is available in large quantities. → Cakes, cookies, and candy were so abundant that the child was very happy.
adjoin - [əˈdʒɔin] v. | To adjoin something means to be next to or attached to something else. → She can listen to her brother's conversations because her room adjoins his.
ample - [ˈæmpl] adj. | If something is ample, then it is enough or more than enough. → There was an ample supply of oats to feed the horses.
arid - [ˈærid] adj. | If a place is arid, then it is hot and dry and gets very little or no rain. → Not many plants grow in the arid desert.
cathedral - [kəˈθiːdrəl] n. | A cathedral is an important and often large and beautifully built church. → The large cathedral is full of people on Sunday mornings.
deprive - [diˈpraiv] v. | To deprive someone of something means to not let them have it. → Because the child was bad, she was deprived of her dessert after dinner.
drought - [draut] n. | A drought is a long period of time in which little or no rain falls. → After three months of drought, the vegetation and trees started dying.
eligible - [ˈelidʒəbəl] adj. | If someone is eligible, then they are permitted to do or have something. → Only people who bought tickets were eligible to win a prize.
fast - [fæst] v. | To fast means to go without food or drink for a period of time. → In her religion, they fast for five days and then have a big feast.
grumble - [ˈgrʌmbəl] v. | To grumble means to complain. → He grumbled about having to work late on Friday.
inland - [ˈinlənd] adv. | If someone goes inland, they travel into the center of a country or land. → The river curved inland near the campground.
moisture - [ˈmɔistʃər] n. | Moisture is small drops of water in the air or on a surface. → If you breathe on a window, moisture from your breath collects on the glass.
nonetheless - [ˌnʌnðəˈles] adv. | If something happens nonetheless, then it occurs despite some other thing. → She tried to keep the dog out of the mud, but it got dirty nonetheless.
oath - [ouθ] n. | An oath is a formal, often public, promise. → Judges must take an oath to be fair to everyone in court.
prairie - [ˈprɛəri] n. | A prairie is a large flat area of grassland. → The prairie was perfect for a farm because there were hills and trees.
ragged - [ˈrægid] adj. | If something is ragged, then it is old, torn, and falling apart. → They could see his toes through the holes in his ragged shoes.
rugged - [ˈrʌgid] adj. | If an area of land is rugged, then it is rocky and difficult to travel through. → Their car couldn't make it far along the rugged roads.
scarce - [ˈskɛə:rs] adj. | If something is scarce, then it is in a very small amount. → When gasoline was scarce, we rode our bikes, instead of driving, to school.
speculate - [ˈspekjəleit] v. | To speculate means to guess about something. → My sister looked at the sky and speculated that it would rain tomorrow.
analytic - [ˌænəˈlitik] adj. | If something is analytic, it is related to logic and reasoning. → The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own.
assert - [əˈsəːrt] v. | To assert a fact or belief means to state it with confidence. → He asserted that his mother's cooking was better than his best friend's.
bachelor - [ˈbætʃələr] n. | A bachelor is an unmarried man. → Since he was a bachelor, Jason did his shopping by himself.
calculus - [ˈkælkjələs] n. | Calculus is an advanced type of mathematics. → By using calculus, scientists determined small changes in the stars' brightness.
celestial - [səˈlestʃəl] adj. | If something is celestial, it is related to the sky or to outer space. → Comets are celestial objects that are rarely seen.
cognitive - [ˈkɒgnətiv] adj. | If something is cognitive, it is related to learning and knowing things. → After her physical examination, her cognitive strengths were tested.
collision - [kəˈliʒən] n. | A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another. → The collision between the two cars created a loud noise.
competent - [ˈkɒmpətənt] adj. | If someone is competent, they are able to think or act successfully. → Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones.
diploma - [diˈploumə] n. | A diploma is a certificate proving that someone has completed their studies. → After four years of college, Mary finally had a diploma.
excel - [ikˈsel] v. | To excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it. → Jenny excels at playing the piano.
geology - [dʒiˈɒlədʒi] n. | Geology is the study of the Earth's natural structures and how they change. → Because he studied geology, he knew how the mountains were formed.
harness - [ˈhɑːrnis] v. | To harness something means to control and use it, usually to make energy. → The sails harness the wind in order to move.
intellect - [ˈintəlekt] n. | An intellect is a person's ability to understand things easily. → She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty.
keen - [kiːn] adj. | If someone is keen, they are intelligent. → Only the keenest of students could have solved that math problem.
mythology - [miˈθɒlədʒi] n. | Mythology is a group of stories from a particular country or region. → Egyptian mythology was the basis for a religion.
physiology - [ˌfiziˈɒlədʒi] n. | Physiology is the study of the various parts of living things. → His work in physiology helped him understand how the human body works.
radioactive - [reidiouˈӕktiv] adj. | If something is radioactive, then it lets out, or is related to, radiation. → Radioactive materials can be very bad for anyone's health.
relativity - [ˌreləˈtivəti] n. | Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein. → Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed in the universe.
sociology - [ˌsousiˈɒlədʒi] n. | Sociology is the study of human society, its organizations, and problems. → Sociology teaches that people's problems are a result of their society.
theoretical - [θiəˈretikəl] adj. | If something is theoretical, it is based on theory rather than experience. → His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized.
administrator - [ædˈminəstreitər] n. | An administrator is a person who controls a business, company, or organization. → Everyone in the store did whatever the administrator asked them to do.
affluent - [ˈæflu(:)ənt] adj. | If someone is affluent, they are wealthy. → People in the city are usually more affluent than people in the country.
audit - [ˈɔːdit] v. | To audit means to inspect financial records from a person or business. → The government usually audits companies that report lower than usual incomes.
automate - [ˈɔːtəmeit] v. | To automate a company means to install machines or computers to do the work. → When the bank automated, it started installing ATM machines.
bribe - [braib] v. | To bribe someone means to illegally persuade them for a favor with money. → The judge was bribed so that she would set the suspect free.
corrupt - [kəˈrʌpt] adj. | If someone is corrupt, they break the law for money or fame. → The corrupt policemen didn't arrest the man because he gave them money.
dispose - [diˈspouz] v. | To dispose of something means to get rid of it. → He disposed of the can by throwing it into the recycle bin.
headquarters - [ˈhedˈkwɔːrtərz] n. | A headquarters is a building where the bosses of a company work. → He drove the long route to headquarters because it was a nice day.
incentive - [inˈsentiv] n. | An incentive is what makes a person want to do something. → The chance of winning a prize was incentive to get people to play the game.
infrastructure - [ˈinfrəˌstrʌtʃər] n. | An infrastructure is a collection of services needed to run a society or business. → Power lines are important parts of a city's infrastructure.
legislate - [ˈledʒisleit] v. | To legislate means to make laws. → Senators have to legislate fairly, so most people will enjoy the benefits.
legitimate - [liˈdʒitəmit] adj. | If something is legitimate, then it is acceptable according to the law. → She found a legitimate plan to raise extra funds for her vacation.
manipulate - [məˈnipjəleit] v. | To manipulate something means to skillfully or unfairly control or affect it. → The Dr. manipulated the data to make it look like the cure was working.
merchandise - [ˈməːrtʃəndaiz] n. | Merchandise is goods ready to be purchased or sold. → The store added more merchandise because there were more shoppers.
retail - [ˈriːteil] n. | Retail is the activity of selling goods to the public, often for personal use. → Though cheap to make, once a t-shirt reaches retail, it costs ten times as much.
revenue - [ˈrevənjuː] n. | Revenue is the income made by a company. → The new products really increased the business's monthly revenue.
rubbish - [ˈrʌbiʃ] n. | Rubbish is trash or waste. → The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of rubbish.
subsidy - [ˈsʌbsidi] n. | A subsidy is money given by the government to companies to assist them. → The official gave the company a subsidy, so it could open two new factories.
transaction - [trænˈsækʃən] n. | A transaction is an act of buying or selling something. → Because the clerk was new at the job, the simple transaction took a long time.
violate - [ˈvaiəleit] v. | To violate a law, rule, or agreement means to break it. → I was given a ticket because the policeman said I violated the speed limit.
assess - [əˈses] v. | To assess something means to judge the structure, purpose, or quality of it. → She assessed the condition of the toy car before buying it.
astonish - [əˈstɒniʃ] v. | To astonish someone means to greatly surprise them. → The amount of people that came to her party astonished her.
commence - [kəˈmens] v. | To commence something means to begin it. → His speech commenced with a “thank you” to all who had helped him succeed.
essence - [ˈesəns] n. | The essence of something is its important qualities or basic characteristics. → The essence of the argument was that both sides felt they had lost money.
extract - [ikˈstrӕkt] v. | To extract something means to remove it. → The dentist extracted the woman's damaged tooth and put in a fake one.
fabulous - [ˈfæbjələs] adj. | If something is fabulous, it is extremely good. → This strawberry is the best I've ever had. It's fabulous.
haste - [heist] n. | Haste is speed in movement or action. → In order to get to the meeting in time, he proceeds with haste.
impulse - [ˈimpʌls] n. | An impulse is a sudden thoughtless urge to do something. → Because of the scary noise, she had an impulse to run somewhere and hide.
latter - [ˈlætə:r] adj. | Latter describes something last in a series or the second choice of two things. → In the latter minutes of the game, the visitors scored the winning goal.
molecule - [ˈmɒləkjuːl] n. | A molecule is the smallest basic unit that makes up a physical substance. → A tiny drop of water is made up of thousands of molecules of water.
ongoing - [ˈɒnˌgouiŋ] adj. | If something is ongoing, then it is still happening or still growing. → The development of plants is ongoing because it takes time for them to mature.
pharmaceutical - [ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtikəl] adj. | If something is pharmaceutical, then it is related to the development of drugs. → Pharmaceutical companies discover new cures to illnesses all the time.
precise - [priˈsais] adj. | If someone is precise, then they are exact and careful about their work. → The builder was very precise about where he placed the nails.
proximity - [prɒkˈsiməti] n. | Proximity is closeness in time, space, or relationships. → All the trees in the proximity of the beach had been cut down.
publicity - [pʌbˈlisəti] n. | Publicity is public attention given to someone or something by the media. → She received a lot of publicity after her performance in the film.
remedy - [ˈremədi] n. | A remedy is a cure for a disease, argument, or problem. → A good remedy for a headache is an aspirin and a glass of water.
significance - [sigˈnifikəns] n. | The significance of something is the quality that makes it important. → The significance of the snowy weather was that we didn't have to go to school.
subsequent - [ˈsʌbsikwənt] adj. | If something is subsequent, then it comes after something else in time. → The flood and the subsequent rescue of those caught in the flood were on TV.
synthetic - [sinˈθetik] adj. | If something is synthetic, then it is made to be like something natural. → Clothing made out of synthetic fabrics is very effective at keeping people warm.
terminal - [ˈtəːrmənəl] adj. | If something is terminal, then it causes or results in death. → Since his condition was not terminal, he felt a great sense of relief.
altitude - [ˈӕltətjuːd] n. | The altitude of a place is its height above sea level. → The air was thin at such a high altitude on the mountain.
coastline - [ˈkoustlain] n. | A coastline is the outline of a country's coast. → He noticed that most of the cities in Australia are on the coastline.
deter - [diˈtəːr] v. | To deter means to prevent or discourage someone from doing something. → Icy roads deter people from driving their cars.
devise - [diˈvaiz] v. | To devise something means to have an idea or plan about it in the mind. → The thieves devised a plan to steal the diamonds.
expertise - [ˌekspə:rtiːz] n. | Expertise is the knowledge and skills to do something well. → John has a lot of advertising expertise. He can sell anything!
fracture - [ˈfræktʃə:r] n. | A fracture is a crack or break in something. → Don't stand on that teg because there is a fracture. It might get worse.
impair - [imˈpɛər] v. | To impair something means to damage it or make it worse. → Drinking coffee impairs my ability to go to sleep.
implement - [ˈimpləment] v. | To implement something means to ensure that what has been planned is done. → The school decided to implement a new teaching strategy.
indigenous - [inˈdidʒənəs] adj. | If something is indigenous, it is originally from, or native to, a place. → Tomatoes are indigenous to the Americas.
insight - [ˈinsait] n. | Insight is a deep and accurate understanding of something. → The physics textbook gave the student new insight about gravity.
limb - [lim] n. | A limb is a large branch on a tree. → The monkey sat on the tree limb and enjoyed a piece of fruit.
migraine - [ˈmaiːgrein] n. | A migraine is a painful headache that makes one feel sick. → My sister gets a migraine every time she has a lot of stress.
optimism - [ˈoptəmizəm] n. | Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or success of something. → The mother had optimism about her children's futures.
peculiar - [piˈkjuːliər] adj. | When something is peculiar, it is strange, sometimes in a bad way. → That peculiar smell coming from the kitchen reminds me of rotten eggs.
proficient - [prəˈfiʃənt] adj. | When a person is proficient at something, they can do it well. → Secretaries are proficient at typing quickly.
quest - [kwest] n. | A quest is a long and difficult search for something. → The treasure hunter went on a quest to find an ancient gold necklace.
ridge - [ridʒ] n. | A ridge is a long, narrow piece of raised land. → The brown bear walked along the edge of the mountain ridge.
spouse - [spaus] n. | A spouse is the person to whom someone is married. → I live in a home with my spouse and our two children.
thrust - [θrʌst] v. | To thrust means to push or move something quickly with a lot of force. → The boxer thrust his fist into the punching bag.
tolerate - [ˈtɒləreit] v. | To tolerate something means to be able to accept it even when it is unpleasant. → When you are in a hurry, it can be hard to tolerate traffic signals.
aquatic - [əˈkwætik] adj. | If a plant or animal is aquatic, it lives or grows in water. → The dolphin is an aquatic mammal.
biosphere - [ˈbaiəsfiər] adj. | The biosphere is the earth's surface and atmosphere where there are living things. → Birds, trees, and worms all thrive in the biosphere.
bizarre - [biˈzaːr] adj. | When something is bizarre, it is very strange. → My bizarre dreams make no sense to me when I am awake.
Celsius - [ˈselsiəs] n. | Celsius is a scale for measuring temperature. → Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
coarse - [kɔːrs] adj. | If something is coarse, that means it has a rough texture. → The coarse sweater made my skin itch.
companion - [kəmˈpænjən] n. | A companion is a person that someone spends a lot of time with. → I always walk to school with my companion Frank.
digest - [diˈdʒest] v. | To digest means to swallow food and pass it through the body. → Allow some time for food to be digested before going swimming.
duration - [djuəˈreiʃən] n. | The duration of an event is the time during which it happens. → The girls watched television for the duration of the evening.
ecology - [i:kɒlədʒi] n. | Ecology is the study of the environment and living things. → We study ecology to learn how to help improve the Earth.
feat - [fiːt] n. | A feat is an impressive or difficult achievement or action. → The elephant's standing up on one leg was a feat.
infinite - [ˈinfənit] adj. | If something is infinite, it has no limit or end. → Many scientists believe that the universe is infinite.
nucleus - [ˈnjuːkliəs] n. | The nucleus is the central part of an atom or cell. → The nucleus is made up of many tiny particles.
parasite - [ˈpӕrəsait] n. | A parasite is a tiny animal or plant that attaches to another animal to get food. → The sick dog was covered in parasites.
prominent - [ˈprɒmənənt] adj. | When something is prominent, it is important and well known. → Queen Victoria was a prominent person in history.
repetitive - [riˈpetətiv] adj. | When something is repetitive, it is repeated many times and becomes boring. → Working on an assembly line making cars every day is a repetitive job.
reproductive - [riːprəˈdʌktiv] adj. | If something is reproductive, it has to do with a living thing producing young. → The reproductive system of a plant is simple.
temperate - [ˈtempərit] adj. | When a place is temperate, it never gets too hot or cold. → In Peru, the weather is temperate and rarely gets too hot or cold.
tolerance - [ˈtɒlərəns] n. | Tolerance is the ability to accept something painful or unpleasant. → Boxers have a high tolerance for pain.
undergo - [ˈʌndərˈgou] v. | To undergo an action means to have it happen to you. → The cancer patient undergoes treatments twice a week.
vulnerable - [ˈvʌlnərəbəl] adj. | When someone is vulnerable, they are weak and without protection. → He felt very vulnerable when he was stranded in the desert.
adept - [əˈdept] adj. | If someone is adept at something, they are very good at doing it. → The carpenter is very adept at building houses.
barren - [ˈbӕrən] adj. | If land is barren, it has no plants growing on it. → People cannot farm in barren lands.
ceramic - [səˈrӕmik] adj. | If something is ceramic, it is made of baked clay. → The house's roof was made of ceramic tiles.
culinary - [ˈkʌləneri] adj. | If something is culinary, it is related to cooking. → I gained culinary skills after working in a restaurant for many years.
dense - [dens] adj. | If something is dense, it has a lot of things close together. → I easily became lost in the dense forest.
dignity - [ˈdignəti] n. | Dignity is the ability to be calm and worthy of respect. → When his company went out of business, he faced it with dignity.
dominate - [ˈdɒməneit] v. | To dominate someone or something is to control them. → The loud man dominated the conversation.
edible - [ˈedəbəl] adj. | If something is edible, you can eat it. → We learn about edible plants when we go camping.
hostile - [ˈhɒstəl] adj. | If someone is hostile, they are angry and unfriendly. → We were happy to move away from our hostile neighbor.
intake - [ˈinteik] n. | Your intake of food is the amount of food you take into your body. → The doctor said I needed to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables.
likewise - [ˈlaikwaiz] adv. | If someone does something likewise, they do the same thing as someone else. → If Joe is staying away from school to go swimming, I want to do likewise.
malnutrition - [mӕlnjuˈtriʃən] n. | Malnutrition is the condition of not getting enough nutrients. → After eating only a meager amount of food, she suffered from malnutrition.
medication - [ˌmedəˈkeiʃən] n. | Medication is medicine or drugs given to people who are sick. → The doctor gave me medication to treat my illness.
misconception - [miskənˈsepʃən] n. | A misconception is a wrong idea about something. → People once believed the misconception that the Earth is flat.
obscure - [əbˈskjuər] adj. | If something is obscure, it is not well-known. → The old man travels the world in search of obscure books.
oppress - [əˈpres] v. | To oppress someone means to rule over them in a cruel and unfair way. → Free speech had been oppressed in his country.
peel - [piːl] v. | To peel fruits and vegetables is to remove their skin. → We peeled the apple before eating it.
prescription - [priˈskripʃən] n. | A prescription is permission from a doctor to get medicine. → The doctor gave me a prescription for my medication.
respirator - [respəˈreitə:r] n. | A respirator is a machine that helps weak or sick people breathe. → The man needed a respirator to breathe.
strive - [straiv] v. | To strive is to struggle to achieve something. → People who strive to succeed often do.
archaic - [ɑːrˈkeik] adj. | If something is archaic, it is very old or outdated. → To be competitive, we must update our archaic equipment.
benevolent - [bəˈnevələnt] adj. | If someone is benevolent, they are kind and generous. → My father was a benevolent man and gave lots of money to charity.
brass - [bræs] n. | Brass is a metal that is used to make musical instruments and ornaments. → Brass is used to make musical instruments like trumpets.
capitalism - [ˈkæpitəlizəm] n. | Capitalism is an economic system where private companies make goods for profit. → Most industries in the world today are based on capitalism.
component - [kəmˈpounənt] n. | A component is a part of a larger machine. → Computers have many different components, so they are complicated to build.
dependence - [diˈpendəns] n. | Dependence is a situation in which somebody relies on something else. → Young children have a dependence on their parents.
diminish - [dəˈminiʃ] v. | To diminish means to reduce or get smaller. → As the economy got worse, my savings diminished.
drawback - [ˈdrɔːbæk] n. | A drawback is a disadvantage. → The drawback of having a car is that it is very expensive to maintain.
fad - [fæd] n. | A fad is something that is popular for a short time. → The hula hoop was a fad for a few years, but it soon lost its popularity.
impose - [imˈpouz] v. | To impose means to interrupt or force your ideas on other people. → He imposes on his wife every morning by expecting her to make breakfast.
managerial - [ˌmænəˈdʒiəriəl] adj. | Managerial describes something related to a manager or management. → Nancy has a managerial position at the bank.
medieval - [mi:diˈiːvəl] adj. | If something is medieval, it comes from the period between 650 and 1500 CE. → We visited a castle that was built during medieval times.
obsolete - [ˈɒbsəliːt] adj. | If something is obsolete, it is not used anymore because something better exists. → Since computers became inexpensive, typewriters have become obsolete.
peninsula - [pəˈninsələ] n. | A peninsula is a large piece of land that is surrounded by the sea on three sides. → The state of Florida is an example of a peninsula.
prestige - [presˈtiːrdʒ] n. | If a person has prestige, people admire or respect them. → The young actress gained much prestige after she won an award.
proportion - [prəˈpɔːrʃən] n. | A proportion is an amount that shows the link between the parts and the whole. → Only a small proportion of the people in this town actually work here.
radical - [ˈrædikəl] adj. | If something is radical, it is very new or different. → The president is planning to make some radical changes to the law.
refute - [riˈfjuːt] v. | To refute something means to prove that it is false or incorrect. → The bank manager has refuted the claims that he lied to his customers.
spectacular - [spekˈtækjələr] adj. | If something is spectacular, it looks or sounds very impressive. → There was a spectacular fireworks display in the park at New Year.
weave - [wiːv] v. | To weave means to make cloth using horizontal and vertical threads. → We saw a woman weave a blanket on our vacation to South America.
accountant - [əˈkauntənt] n. | An accountant is a person whose job is to keep financial accounts. → The accountant helped me keep track of my money.
capitalist - [ˈkæpitəlist] n. | A capitalist is a business person who invests in trade and industry for profit. → The capitalist invested in a factory that made wheat into cereal.
contempt - [kənˈtempt] n. | Contempt is the feeling of having no respect for something. → The judge had contempt for the wicked criminal.
dedicate - [ˈdedikeit] v. | To dedicate oneself to something means to put a lot of time and effort into it. → The nun dedicated herself to helping people in need.
ditch - [ditʃ] n. | A ditch is a narrow hole cut into the ground by a road or a field. → When the car slid off of the road, it fell into the ditch.
enterprise - [ˈentərpraiz] n. | An enterprise is a company or business. → My father owns an advertising enterprise.
exquisite - [iksˈkwizit] adj. | When something is exquisite, it is very beautiful or pleasant. → The artist made exquisite watercolor paintings.
finance - [fiˈnæns] v. | To finance someone or something means to provide money for them. → The government financed the scientist's experiments with new weapons.
indifferent - [inˈdəfrənt] adj. | When someone is indifferent toward something, they have a lack of interest in it. → Lisa is indifferent toward school. She doesn't care what her final grades are.
irrigate - [ˈirəgeit] v. | To irrigate means to supply water to land so that crops can grow. → In dry climates, it is important to irrigate fields of crops.
maximize - [ˈmæksəmaiz] v. | To maximize something is to make it as great in amount, size, or importance. → You should exercise regularly to maximize a healthy lifestyle.
monetary - [ˈmanəteri] adj. | When something is monetary, it relates to money. → A strong monetary policy is important for a country to be successful.
precaution - [priˈkɔːʃən] n. | A precaution is an action that is meant to stop something bad from happening. → As a precaution, you should put on a heavy coat before going out in cold weather.
preliminary - [priˈliməneri] adj. | Preliminary describes something that happens before a more important event. → The runners must do well in the preliminary races to qualify for the final race.
saturate - [ˈsӕtʃəreit] v. | To saturate something means to completely soak it with a liquid. → The sponge was saturated with soapy water and dripped all over the floor.
simplicity - [simˈplisəti] n. | The simplicity of something is the fact that it is easy to do or understand. → We were able to find the house thanks to the simplicity of the directions.
sow - [sou] v. | To sow seeds means to plant them in the ground. → He always sows his garden seeds in the springtime.
soy - [sɔi] n. | Soy is a food made from soybeans, such as flour or butter. → Soy can be made into tofu, sauce, and also milk.
spade - [speid] n. | A spade is a tool used for digging. → The gardener used her spade to make a hole for the seed.
upcoming - [ˈʌpkʌmiŋ] adj. | When something is upcoming, that means it will happen in the near future. → The kids were worried about their upcoming exam.
acute - [əˈkjuːt] adj. | When a bad thing is acute, it is very severe and intense. → When she fell out of the tree, the girl felt an acute pain in her arm.
aggression - [əˈgreʃən] n. | Aggression is behavior that is mean or violent to others. → The problem was only made worse by Mark's aggression.
banquet - [ˈbæŋkwit] n. | A banquet is a grand formal dinner. → Both families brought a lot of food for the wedding banquet.
biography - [baiˈɒgrəfi] n. | A biography is an account of someone's life that is written by someone else. → We read a biography about Charles Darwin in science class.
boost - [buːst] v. | To boost something means to increase or improve it. → Lowering prices boosts customers' interest in shopping.
clap - [klæp] v. | To clap means to hit one's hands together to express pleasure or get attention. → After the speech, everyone in the crowd clapped their hands for the speaker.
compel - [kəmˈpel] v. | To compel someone to do something means to force them to do it. → Traffic signs compel drivers to drive safely.
dominance - [ˈdɒmənəns] n. | The dominance of a person is their state of being more powerful than others. → Large gorillas hit their chests to express their dominance over others.
gorgeous - [ˈgɔːrdʒəs] adj. | When something is gorgeous, it is very pleasing and attractive. → The girl picked out a gorgeous dress to wear to the dance.
inevitable - [inˈevitəbəl] adj. | When something is inevitable, it is certain to happen or cannot be avoided. → It is inevitable that the days will get longer in the summer.
legacy - [ˈleɡəsi] n. | A legacy is an effect that exists because of a person or thing in the past. → The legacy of the ancient Egyptians can be seen in their monuments.
masterpiece - [ˈmæstərpiːs] n. | A masterpiece is a very good painting, novel, movie, or other work of art. → The Arc de Triomphe is considered a masterpiece in the world of architecture.
multiple - [ˈmʌltəpəl] adj. | If there are multiple things, there are many of them. → When the stunt went wrong, the man suffered multiple injuries.
narrate - [næˈreit] v. | To narrate a story means to write about it or read it aloud. → This story was written by John, but Aaron is narrating it to the crowd.
notorious - [nouˈtɔːriəs] adj. | When something is notorious, it is well-known because of something bad. → This area of town is notorious for gang activity.
outdated - [ˈautˈdeitid] adj. | When something is outdated, it is old and no longer useful in modern time. → Tape players are becoming outdated because of digital music.
overall - [ˈouvərɔːl] adv. | When a thing is talked about overall, the whole thing is considered. → Overall, the party was a huge success.
partiality - [ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti] n. | A partiality is a tendency to prefer one thing to another. → She has a partiality for walking to school instead of driving.
spontaneous - [spɒnˈteiniəs] adj. | When an act is spontaneous, it is not planned. It happens suddenly. → My wife made a spontaneous decision to buy a new sofa while I was at work.
virtue - [ˈvəːrtʃuː] n. | A virtue is a good quality or way of behaving. → My best virtue is forgiveness.
anthropology - [ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi] n. | Anthropology is the study of people, society, and culture. → In anthropology class, I learned about simple tools that ancient cultures used.
applaud - [əˈplɔːd] v. | To applaud means to clap in order to show approval. → Everyone cheered and applauded Manny's efforts.
appoint - [əˈpɔint] v. | To appoint someone to a job means to give the job to them. → Two students were appointed to help the scientists with their research.
compatible - [kəmˈpætəbəl] adj. | When things are compatible, they work well or exist together successfully. → Jan and Fred are too different. They will never be compatible.
competence - [ˈkɒmpətəns] n. | Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively. → The job was easy because the group had enough competence to do it well.
confer - [kənˈfəːr] v. | To confer with someone means to discuss something with them to make a decision. → I will have to confer with my wife before I can purchase a new car.
consecutive - [kənˈsekjətiv] adj. | When things are consecutive, they happen one after another without interruption. → The king ruled for ten consecutive years.
crude - [kruːd] adj. | When something is crude, it is not exact or detailed, but it can still be useful. → She drew crude hearts on the ground to show how much she loved him.
cube - [kjuːb] n. | A cube is a solid object with six square surfaces that are all the same size. → Please get me some ice cubes to put in my soda.
feedback - [ˈfiːdbæk] n. | Feedback is comments to a person about how they are doing something. → I asked my boss for feedback on my work.
ignorance - [ˈignərəns] n. | Ignorance of something is lack of knowledge about it. → When he failed the test, his ignorance of math was obvious.
masculine - [ˈmæskjəlin] adj. | When something is masculine, it is a quality or thing related to men. → American football is usually considered a masculine sport.
monument - [ˈmɒnjəmənt] n. | A monument is a structure that is built to remind people of a person or event. → A large monument was built to honor the brave soldiers.
muscular - [ˈmʌskjələ:r] adj. | When someone is muscular, they are very fit and strong. → He exercised regularly so that his body could become muscular.
posture - [ˈpɒstʃər] n. | A person's posture is the position in which they stand or sit. → Your back will feel better if you improve your posture.
situate - [ˈsitjueit] v. | To situate something means to place or build it in a certain place. → The road was situated between the forest and the lake.
supervise - [ˈsuːpərvaiz] v. | To supervise something means to make sure that it is done correctly. → Allen supervised the construction workers to ensure everyone's safety.
symmetry - [ˈsimətri] n. | Symmetry is the state of having two halves that are exactly the same. → The artist made sure to use perfect symmetry when painting the butterfly.
tattoo - [tæˈtuː] n. | A tattoo is a design that is drawn permanently on the skin with needles. → The surfer had tattoos on both his arms.
undergraduate - [ˈʌndərˈgrædjuit] n. | An undergraduate is a student at a college who is studying fora bachelor's degree. → She was excited to finish high school and enroll as an undergraduate in the fall.
brook - [bruk] n. | A brook is a small stream. → Water flows down several brooks on the mountain.
cater - [ˈkeitər] v. | To cater to someone means to provide them with all the things needed or wanted. → Bill was too sick to get out of bed, so his nurse catered to his needs.
considerate - [kənˈsidərit] adj. | When someone is considerate, they pay attention to the needs of others. → The considerate boy gave a present to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
consumption - [kənˈsʌmpʃən] n. | The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking it. → These apples are too rotten for consumption.
criteria - [kraiˈtiəriə] n. | Criteria are factors on which a person judges or decides something. → Before she got the job, she had to meet all the necessary criteria.
crust - [krʌst] n. | Crust is the tough outer part of a loaf of bread. → The little boy never ate the crust of his pizza.
degrade - [diˈgreid] v. | To degrade someone means to cause people to have shame. → The teacher degraded Bob when he announced his poor performance to the class.
entitle - [enˈtaitl] v. | To entitle someone means to give them the rights to have or do something. → His golden ticket entitled him to sit in the front row at the concert.
escort - [ˈeskɔːrt] v. | To escort people means to safely accompany them to a place. → Her bodyguards escorted her to the movie theater.
external - [ikˈstəːrnəl] adj. | When something is external, it is connected to an outer part. → It is warm inside my house, but the external temperature is freezing.
facility - [fəˈsiləti] n. | A facility is a building that exists for a particular purpose. → There are many educational facilities in big cities.
faculty - [ˈfӕkəlti] n. | A faculty is a mental or physical ability. → The boy's mental faculties impressed all of his teachers.
heap - [hiːp] n. | A heap of things is a large pile of them. → After the building was torn down, all that was left was a heap of bricks.
hemisphere - [ˈhemisfiər] n. | A hemisphere is one half of the earth. → In the northern hemisphere, the weather is usually warmest in July and August.
hound - [haund] n. | A hound is a type of dog that is often used for racing or hunting. → The men took their hounds with them when they went on the hunting trip.
impersonal - [imˈpəːrsənəl] adj. | If something is impersonal, it is not friendly and makes people feel unimportant. → The boy felt scared on his first day at the big, impersonal high school.
ornament - [ˈɔːrnəmənt] n. | An ornament is an attractive object that people display in their homes. → The woman kept some colorful ornaments on the shelves.
pedestrian - [pəˈdestriən] n. | A pedestrian is a person who is walking on a street. → Cars should be careful when pedestrians are walking around.
sanctuary - [ˈsӕŋktʃuəri] n. | A sanctuary is a place where people in danger can go to be safe. → The church was made into a sanctuary for homeless people in the winter.
spectator - [spekˈteitə:r] n. | A spectator is someone who watches something, especially a sports event. → There were thousands of spectators at the big game.
asset - [ˈæset] n. | An asset is a skill or quality that is useful or valuable. → The coach realized the boy's speed was an asset to the team.
aspect - [ˈæspekt] n. | An aspect is one part or feature of something. → I thought about the different aspects of owning two dogs.
Braille - [breil] n. | Braille is a system of raised patterns on paper that allows the blind to read. → The boy enjoyed reading his favorite books written in Braille.
bud - [bʌd] n. | A bud is a part of a plant that turns into a flower or a leaf. → Two weeks after planting the seed, a small bud appeared.
coordinate - [kouˈɔːrdəneit] v. | To coordinate things is to make different parts work together. → Each skating team had to coordinate their movements for the show.
disprove - [disˈpruːv] v. | To disprove something means to show that it is not true. → The scientist disproved the theory that the sun moved around the Earth.
humanitarian - [hjuːˌmænəˈtɛəriən] adj. | If something is humanitarian, it is connected to helping people's lives. → After the flood, several humanitarian organizations offered help.
hypothesis - [haiˈpɒθəsis] n. | A hypothesis is an idea for something that has not been proved yet. → The teacher did an experiment to prove whether his hypothesis was right.
imprint - [imˈprint] n. | An imprint is an effect or lesson from an experience that is hard to forget. → The experience of war left an imprint on his mind that troubled him.
informative - [inˈfɔːrmətiv] adj. | When something is informative, it provides a lot of information. → The travel guide had a lot of informative facts about the region.
optic - [ˈɒptik] adj. | When something is optic, it relates to the eyes or light. → Her blindness was caused by a problem with her optic nerve.
premise - [ˈpremis] n. | A premise is an idea on which something is based. → The premise of the movie that Bobbi and I watched was unrealistic.
rack - [ræk] n. | A rack is an object with shelves that holds things. → He stored his tools on a rack.
Renaissance - [reˈnəsɑːns] n. | The Renaissance was a period between the 14th and 17th centuries. → Leonardo Da Vinci was a popular artist of the Renaissance.
revere - [riviə:r] v. | To revere something is to admire it greatly. → The students revere their teacher, who has taught them a lot.
simultaneous - [ˌsaiməlˈteiniəs] adj. | When something is simultaneous, it occurs at the same time as something else. → The movement of the gears inside the watch was simultaneous.
skeptic - [ˈskeptik] n. | A skeptic is a person who does not believe something. → The scientist showed the skeptic that dinosaurs did exist by providing evidence.
spatial - [ˈspeiʃəl] adj. | When something is spatial, it relates to the position and size of things. → He was asked where the books were located to test his spatial ability.
specify - [ˈspesəfai] v. | To specify is to describe something clearly. → The poster didn't specify where the concert was taking place.
wax - [wæks] n. | Wax is a substance that is slightly shiny and melts when heated. → The candles are made of wax.
accessory - [ækˈsesəri] n. | An accessory is a thing that is added to another thing to make it look better. → The store sold colorful accessories like bags, sunglasses, and makeup.
acquisition - [ˌækwəziʃən] n. | An acquisition is something that a person buys or gets in some way. → Marty was happy with his new acquisition: a very fast bicycle.
adequate - [ˈædikwit] adj. | When something is adequate, it is good enough for something else. → Without adequate notice of the road block, they will have to turn around.
cardboard - [ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd] n. | Cardboard is a material made out of stiff paper. It is often used to make boxes. → We packed our things into cardboard boxes and moved to our new home.
dilemma - [diˈlemə] n. | A dilemma is a difficult situation in which a choice has to be made. → Choosing either the tastier or healthier drink proved to be quite a dilemma.
elaborate - [iˈlæbərit] adj. | When something is elaborate, it contains a lot of details. → She gave the teacher an elaborate explanation of her project.
facilitate - [fəˈsiləteit] v. | To facilitate something is to make it easier. → To facilitate the meeting, Melissa used a simple computer program.
fleet - [fliːt] n. | A fleet is a group of ships. → The fleet of ships spent a few days at the dock.
grid - [grid] n. | A grid is a pattern of squares with numbers and letters to find places on a map. → We located our town using the grid.
import - [ˈimpɔːrt] v. | To import means to bring in a product from another country. → Foods that have been imported are usually more expensive.
infer - [inˈfəːr] v. | To infer something is to decide it is true based on other information one has. → By the position of the sun in the sky, she inferred that it was noon.
inflate - [inˈfleit] v. | To inflate something means to fill it up with air. → I helped him inflate the balloons.
innate - [iˈneit] adj. | When something is innate, it is something that one is born with, it is not learned. → He had the innate desire to please his teachers.
marble - [ˈmɑːrbəl] n. | Marble is a type of rock that feels cold and is smooth when cut. → The large house had floors made of marble.
mast - [mæst] n. | A mast is a long pole on a ship that holds the sail. → The mast held both sails of the ship upright.
nausea - [ˈnɔːziə] n. | Nausea is the feeling of being sick to your stomach. → The doctor said the medicine would help get rid of her nausea.
naval - [ˈneivəl] adj. | When something is naval, it relates to a country's navy or military ships. → The country sent all of its naval forces to protect them.
pouch - [pautʃ] n. | A pouch is a small, flexible bag that is usually made of cloth. → I keep my money in a small pouch.
saturated - [ˈsætʃəreitid] adj. | If something is saturated, it is completely wet. → Leigh's hair became saturated in the rain storm.
update - [ʌpˈdeit] n. | An update is an act of making something more modern. → I'm doing an update on my personal phone directory.
addict - [ˈædikt] n. | An addict is a person who cannot stop doing or having something. → She was a coffee addict. She had more than three cups each day.
archeological - [ˌɑːrkiəˈlɒdʒikəl] adj. | When something is archeological, it relates to archeology. → They found archeological evidence that proved an ancient species of man.
archeology - [ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒi] n. | Archeology is the study of ancient people through their artifacts. → He studied archeology to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture.
brainstorm - [ˈbreinstɔːrm] v. | To brainstorm is to have a lot of ideas about a certain topic. → The students met after school to brainstorm ideas for their assignment.
budget - [ˈbʌdʒit] n. | A budget is the amount of money available to spend on something. → His budget for food was very tight.
chaotic - [keiˈɒtik] adj. | When something is chaotic, it is crazy, confused, and hectic. → The first day of school can be chaotic for a new student.
cite - [sait] v. | To cite something is to mention it as an example or as proof of something. → She cited six reasons that the school needed to build new classrooms.
correspond - [ˌkɔ:rəsˈpɒnd] v. | To correspond is to match or to be similar to something. → The boy's story didn't correspond with his mother's version.
courtyard - [ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd] n. | A courtyard is an outdoor area that is surrounded by the walls of a building. → During the summer, the courtyard is a nice place to have lunch.
estate - [isˈteit] n. | An estate is a large area of land owned by a family or organization. → He lived on his father's estate in the country.
fraud - [frɔːd] n. | Fraud is the crime of gaining money by lying or by tricking people. → Experts say that credit card fraud increases around the holidays.
hydrogen - [ˈhaidrədʒən] n. | Hydrogen is a gas that has no taste, color, or smell. → Balloons filled with hydrogen can easily float away if you aren't careful.
integrity - [inˈtegrəti] n. | Integrity is honesty and good morals. → The principal had a lot of integrity.
knit - [nit] v. | To knit is to make fabric by connecting strings together. → My grandmother knitted me a sweater.
outlook - [ˈautluk] n. | An outlook is a person's opinion or way of thinking about something. → He changed his outlook about rats after he read a book about them.
parachute - [ˈpærəʃuːt] n. | A parachute is a device that helps people and things fall to the ground safely. → They used parachutes dropped from airplanes to send supplies to the civilians.
prehistoric - [ˈpriːhisˈtɔ:rik] adj. | When something is prehistoric, it is from a time when there was no written history. → The scientists found prehistoric pots used by the people in the area.
proponent - [prəˈpounənt] n. | A proponent is a person who supports an idea or a plan. → He was a proponent of using environmentally friendly products.
refine - [riˈfain] v. | To refine something is to make it better by making changes. → The principal refined his method of controlling students over the years.
restrict - [risˈtrikt] v. | To restrict is to limit something and prevent it from getting bigger. → The club restricted the amount of members.
attorney - [əˈtəːrni] n. | An attorney is one who gives others advice about the law. → The attorney appeared in front of the judge for me.
chronic - [ˈkrɒnik] adj. | When something is chronic, it happens over and over again over time. → He had chronic pain in his chest and needed to see a doctor.
discipline - [ˈdisəplin] n. | Discipline is training that helps people follow the rules. → One of the teacher's jobs is to teach her students discipline.
donor - [ˈdounər] n. | A donor is somebody who gives something to an organization. → He was proud to be a blood donor.
fellow - [ˈfelou] n. | A fellow is someone who shares a job or quality with someone else. → All of my fellow patients at the hospital have also complained about the food.
gossip - [ˈgɒsip] n. | Gossip is information that might be untrue but is still discussed anyway. → The friends exchanged gossip about the people they knew in school.
graduate - [ˈgrædjueit] v. | To graduate from a school means to complete and pass all courses of study there. → At the end of the spring, my friends and I will graduate from high school.
graffiti - [grəˈfiːti:] n. | Graffiti is words or drawings in public places. → The wall was covered with colorful graffiti.
guardian - [ˈgɑːrdiən] n. | A guardian is someone who protects somebody or something. → The librarians are the guardians of the books.
implicate - [ˈimpləkeit] v. | To implicate someone is to show that they have done a crime or something bad. → The man was implicated in the theft at the store.
kin - [kin] n. | Kin is a person's family and relatives. → His kin were all farmers.
referee - [ˌrefəˈriː] n. | A referee is a person who makes sure that the rules are followed in sports. → The soccer player didn't agree with the referee.
sever - [ˈsevə:r] v. | To sever something is to cut through it completely. → He severed the string using scissors.
shaft - [ʃæft] n. | A shaft is a handle of a tool or weapon. → The golf club had a long wooden shaft that he held in his hands.
stab - [stæb] v. | To stab means to cut someone or something with a sharp object like a knife. → He stabbed the fork into the potato and passed it to his daughter.
stimulus - [ˈstimjələs] n. | A stimulus is something that causes growth or activity. → Having a lot of money is a stimulus for people to buy more things.
suspicion - [səsˈpiʃən] n. | A suspicion is a feeling that something is possible or true in a crime. → The police had a suspicion that the driver had stolen the purse.
terminate - [ˈtəːrməneit] v. | To terminate something means to stop or end it. → The trip was terminated after the car broke down.
theme - [θiːm] n. | A theme is the main subject of a book, movie, or painting. → The students discussed the book's theme in class.
tuition - [tju:iʃən] n. | Tuition is the amount of money paid to go to a school. → University tuitions have increased by fifty percent in the last five years.
aggressive - [əˈgresiv] adj. | If someone is aggressive, then they constantly want to fight. → Nobody liked to play games with him because he was always too aggressive.
amnesty - [ˈӕmnəsti] n. | Amnesty is a pardon given to prisoners of war. → She was denied amnesty for her involvement in the war.
arena - [əˈriːnə] n. | An arena is a building where people can watch sports and concerts. → The new arena was all set to hold the championship match.
auditorium - [ˌɔːdiˈtɔːriəm] n. | An auditorium is a large building used for public events. → People have gathered at the school auditorium to watch the play.
captive - [ˈkæptiv] n. | A captive is a prisoner. → The guards told the captive that there was no way he could escape the prison.
combat - [ˈkɒmbæt] n. | Combat is fighting between two people or groups. → The two warriors were locked in combat.
commonplace - [ˈkɒmənpleis] adj. | If something is commonplace, then it is ordinary. → There is nothing commonplace about the way Morris dresses.
compound - [ˈkɒmpaund] n. | A compound is an enclosed area such as a prison or factory. → The workers waited outside the compound for the gates to the factory to open.
corps - [kɔːr] n. | A corps is a division of a military force. → The army had a corps of archers who trained apart from the regular soldiers.
distract - [disˈtrækt] v. | To distract someone means to stop them from concentrating on something. → The phone call distracted him so much that he forgot all about his homework.
dumb - [dʌm] adj. | If someone is dumb, they are unable to speak. → She did not share the secret. She remained silent as if she were dumb.
foe - [fou] n. | A foe is an enemy or opponent. → It was hard to believe that anyone could be his foe.
hack - [hæk] v. | To hack something means to cut it into uneven pieces. → My uncle used the ax to hack the tree into many logs.
meditate - [ˈmedəteit] v. | To meditate means to focus or think deeply in silence. → She liked to meditate for several hours of each day.
nick - [nik] v. | To nick someone means to cut them slightly with a sharp object. → While cutting the carrots, the cook nicked his finger with the edge of his knife.
provoke - [prəˈvouk] v. | To provoke someone means to annoy them on purpose to cause violence. → The older boy provoked Paul by calling him mean names.
realm - [relm] n. | A realm is any area of activity or interest. → He was not very active in the realm of business.
reign - [rein] n. | A reign is the period of time in which a ruler rules. → The emperor's reign lasted for only two years.
rust - [rʌst] n. | Rust is a red and brown coating on iron objects caused by water and air. → The old metal gate would not swing because the hinges were covered in rust.
sacred - [ˈseikrid] adj. | If something is sacred, then it is worshipped and respected. → One religion in India will not harm cows because it believes that they are sacred.
accordingly - [əˈkɔːrdiŋli] adv. | If someone acts accordingly, they act in a way that is suitable. → He feels like he did a good job, and his boss should pay him accordingly.
anchor - [ˈæŋkər] n. | An anchor is a heavy object dropped from a boat to make it stay in one place. → When the ship reached its destination, the crew dropped the anchor.
buoy - [ˈbuːi] n. | A buoy is a floating sign that warns boats of dangerous areas. → Don't steer the boat near those buoys. There are rocks underneath the water.
catastrophe - [kəˈtæstrəfi] n. | A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage. → It was a catastrophe for my family when my dad lost his job.
context - [ˈkɒntekst] n. | Context is the situations that form the background of an event. → They studied the context of the battle before giving their presentation.
designate - [ˈdezigneit] v. | To designate someone or something means to give them a particular description. → The famous lighthouse was designated a historical monument.
distort - [disˈtɔːrt] v. | To distort something means to lie about it. → His lawyer distorted the facts so that he would be set free.
dock - [dɒk] n. | A dock is an enclosed area where ships go to be loaded, unloaded, and repaired. → The huge ship pulled into the dock, and the crew unloaded the cargo.
fore - [fɔːr] n. | The fore of something is the front part of it. → The teacher's desk is at the fore of the classroom.
frequent - [ˈfriːkwənt] adj. | If something is frequent, then it happens or is done often. → While Dad was sick, the doctor made frequent visits to his house.
genuine - [ˈdʒenjuin] adj. | When something is genuine, it is true or real. → After the painting was determined to be genuine, it sold for a million dollars.
grease - [griːs] n. | Grease is an oily substance put on moving parts, so they work smoothly. → When I was done working on the car, I had grease all over my hands.
intricate - [ˈintrəkit] adj. | When something is intricate, it has many small parts or details. → The intricate painting on the quilt was very lovely.
offset - [ˈɔ:fset] v. | To offset means to use one thing to cancel out the effect of another thing. → Increased wages are offset by higher prices for goods.
overlap - [ˈouvərlæp] v. | To overlap something means to cover a piece of it. → The gift on top overlaps the other gift on the bottom.
precipitate - [priˈsipəteit] v. | To precipitate an event means to cause it to happen sooner than normal. → The violent attack precipitated an all-out war.
secondhand - [ˈsekəndˈhænd] adj. | When something is secondhand, it has been owned by someone else. → Her secondhand jeans were a bit faded in the front.
slot - [slɒt] n. | A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container. → To operate the machine, put your coins into the slot.
submerge - [səbˈməːrdʒ] v. | To submerge something means to put it below the surface of a liquid. → The whale submerged its huge body into the ocean.
tactic - [ˈtæktik] n. | A tactic is a careful plan to achieve something. → Sam thought of a good tactic in order to attract more business.
aggregate - [ˈӕgrəgit] adj. | When a number is aggregate, it is made up of smaller amounts added together. → The company totaled its aggregate sales for the entire year.
antibiotic - [ˈæntibaiˈɒtik] n. | An antibiotic is a medical drug used to kill bacteria and treat infections. → The doctor gave me a shot of an antibiotic when I got the flu.
circuit - [ˈsəːrkit] n. | A circuit is a piece of an electronic device that allows electricity to flow. → Be very careful not to shock yourself when fixing an electrical circuit.
complement - [ˈkɒmpləment] v. | To complement something or someone is to make them better. → The wool scarf complemented her lovely eyes.
compress - [kəmˈpres] v. | To compress something means to press or squeeze it so that it takes up less space. → I compressed my clothes to fit into a single suitcase.
database - [ˈdeitəbeis] n. | A database is a collection of data that is stored in a computer. → The company has a database of all the names and accounts of their customers.
equivalent - [iˈkwivələnt] n. | An equivalent is an amount or value that is the same as another amount or value. → I worked the equivalent of sixty hours this week.
immune - [iˈmjuːn] adj. | When someone is immune to a disease, they cannot be affected by it. → Children usually get shots to make them immune to certain diseases.
input - [ˈinput] n. | Input is information that is put into a computer. → Type the input into the computer program.
intimate - [ˈintəmit] adj. | When a relationship is intimate, the two things are very closely connected. → I only tell my secrets to my most intimate friends.
magnet - [ˈmægnit] n. | A magnet is a piece of iron or other material which attracts iron toward it. → I used a magnet to pick up the nails that were scattered on the floor.
metabolism - [məˈtæbəlizəm] n. | A person's metabolism is the way chemical processes in their body use energy. → If you exercise every day, your metabolism speeds up.
microchip - [ˈmaikrouˌtʃip] n. | A microchip is a small device inside a computer that holds information. → I can put more data on my computer if I buy a more powerful microchip.
phase - [feiz] n. | A phase is a stage in a process or the gradual development of something. → The first phase in the recycling project involves finding volunteers to help out.
pinch - [pintʃ] v. | To pinch means to take a piece of skin between one's fingers and squeeze. → I pinched my nose, so I couldn't smell the odor from the garbage.
prevalent - [ˈprevələnt] adj. | When something is prevalent, it is common. → Growing a beard is more prevalent behavior in men than women.
quantum - [ˈkwɒntəm] adj. | When something is quantum, it relates to the behavior of atomic particles. → The physics student studied quantum mechanics.
ratio - [ˈreiʃou] n. | A ratio is a relationship between two things expressed in numbers or amounts. → The boy to girl ratio is one to three.
spiral - [ˈspaiərəl] n. | A spiral is a shape which winds round and round in a larger and larger circle. → A strand of DNA looks like two interlocking spirals.
viral - [ˈvaiərəl] adj. | When something is viral, it is a disease or infection that is caused by a virus. → The girl was in bed fora week when she had a viral infection.
astounded - [əˈstaundid] adj. | If you are astounded, you are very surprised. → I was astounded that Monica won the art competition.
attribute - [ˈætribjuːt] n. | An attribute is a characteristic of a person or thing. → He isn't very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes.
bilingual - [baiˈliŋgwəl] adj. | If someone is bilingual, then they can speak two languages. → Since you already know English, after learning French you'll be bilingual.
clone - [kloun] n. | A clone is an identical copy of a living creature. → Scientists recently made a clone of a sheep.
colloquial - [kəˈloukwiəl] adj. | Colloquial describes informal words that are more suitable for speech than writing. → I find it difficult to understand people if they use colloquial language.
cosmetics - [kɒzˈmetiks] n. | Cosmetics are substances that make the face and skin more beautiful. → Girls often look nicer when they don't use so many cosmetics.
dash - [dæʃ] v. | To dash means to run or move quickly. → Helen dashed up the stairs, so she wouldn't be late for her appointment.
disgust - [disˈgʌst] n. | Disgust is a feeling of distaste and anger caused by something rude or unpleasant. → He felt disgust toward his date because she had such terrible eating habits.
fluorescent - [fluəˈresnt] adj. | If something is fluorescent, it is such a bright color that it seems to give off light. → She highlighted the key words in the document with a fluorescent yellow pen.
furious - [ˈfjuəriəs] adj. | If you are furious, you are extremely angry. → My father was furious when he read my bad school report.
gulf - [gʌlf] n. | A gulf is a gap between people who do not understand each other. → There has been a gulf between James and Tony since their parents died.
humanities - [hju:mænətiz] n. | Humanities are subjects which analyze human ideas, such as history and literature. → Jennifer has always been more interested in humanities than science.
knot - [nɒt] n. | A knot is made when you tie the ends of rope or cord together. → He tied a knot in his shoelaces, so they wouldn't come off during the race.
linguist - [ˈliŋgwist] n. | A linguist is someone who studies languages. → Tony is a good linguist and speaks four different languages.
participant - [pɑːrˈtisəpənt] n. | A participant is someone who joins in a social event or competition. → There were thousands of participants in this year's marathon.
plausible - [ˈplɔːzəbəl] adj. | If something is plausible, it is reasonable or possible. → It is plausible that Jack isn't here today because he is sick.
ritual - [ˈritjuəl] n. | A ritual is a formal custom that people do regularly. → Ken was very interested to learn about the religious rituals of the natives.
sibling - [ˈsibliŋ] n. | A sibling is a brother or sister. → Jane has two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.
skinny - [ˈskini] adj. | If someone is skinny, they are extremely thin. → Polly is very skinny. I think she needs to eat more.
vague - [veig] adj. | If something is vague, it is not clear, and it gives very few details. → I asked him about his mother's health, but he was very vague about it.
acid - [ˈæsid] n. | An acid is a chemical that can burn or dissolve other substances. → In chemistry class, we mixed two acids together and watched the reaction.
administration - [ədˌminəsˈtreiʃən] n. | An administration is the group of people who manage a company or organization. → She hoped she could be promoted to a job in the administration.
administrative - [ədˈminəstrətiv] adj. | Administrative describes anything related to managing a company or organization. → I work as an administrative assistant to the owner of the company.
biotechnology - [ˌbaioutekˈnɒlədʒi] n. | Biotechnology is the use of living parts, such as cells, in industry and technology. → Researchers at the biotechnology company use bacteria to make medicine.
cholesterol - [kəˈlestəroul] n. | Cholesterol is a substance in fat, tissues, and blood of all animals. → When people have too much cholesterol, they are at a high risk for heart problems.
coalition - [kouəˈliʃən] n. | A coalition is a group of people or organizations working for a common purpose. → The companies formed a coalition to make trade less expensive.
deceptive - [diˈseptiv] adj. | When something is deceptive, it encourages one to believe something that is false. → The scary-looking man's appearance is deceptive, but he is actually very nice.
diabetes - [daiəˈbiːtis] n. | Diabetes is a medical condition where a person has too much sugar in their blood. → Overweight people are more likely to suffer from diabetes than slimmer ones.
eliminate - [iˈliməneit] v. | To eliminate something that is unwanted means to completely remove it. → Wearing a seatbelt eliminates some of the dangers of driving a car.
erosion - [iˈrouʒən] n. | Erosion is the destruction of rock or soil due to flowing water or weather. → Canyons are formed because rivers of fast-moving water caused erosion.
ethics - [ˈeθiks] n. | Ethics are moral beliefs or rules about right or wrong. → The act of stealing certainly doesn't go against some people's ethics.
explicit - [iksˈplisit] adj. | If something is explicit, it is very clear, open, and truthful. → The man gave a very explicit account of the car accident.
framework - [ˈfreimwəːrk] n. | A framework is a set of rules or ideas that people use to solve problems. → His ideas fit into the framework of a successful business plan.
manufacture - [ˌmænjəˈfæktʃə:r] v. | To manufacture something means to make it in a factory. → My father's company manufactures steel building materials.
mechanism - [ˈmekənizəm] n. | A mechanism is a part of a machine that performs a certain function. → I can't open my car door because the locking mechanism is broke.
minimize - [ˈminəmaiz] v. | To minimize means to reduce something to the lowest possible level. → I checked my homework twice to minimize errors I might have made.
nectar - [ˈnektər] n. | Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers that bees and other insects collect. → Bees use nectar to make their honey.
notion - [ˈnouʃən] n. | A notion is an idea or belief about something. → I have a notion that this route would get us to the beach.
prone - [proun] adj. | When things are prone to some bad thing, they are likely affected by it. → Some people are more prone to catching colds than others.
straightforward - [ˌstreitˈfɔːrwərd] adj. | When something is straightforward, it is good because it is easy to understand. → The teacher's grading system was straightforward and fair.
astronomical - [ˌæstrəˈnɒmikəl] adj. | If something is astronomical, then it is extremely large. → It's an astronomical distance between the Milky Way galaxy and the nearest galaxy.
atom - [ˈætəm] n. | An atom is the smallest unit of a substance. → A molecule consists of a combination of two or more atoms.
breadth - [bretθ] n. | Breadth is the distance from one side to the other side of something. → The breadth of the northern wall of the house is twenty meters.
circumference - [səˈkʌmfərəns] n. | A circumference is the distance completely around a circular object. → The circumference of the Earth is obviously much larger than a baseball's.
comet - [ˈkɒmit] n. | A comet is an object in space made of ice and rock with a tail of glowing dust. → Comets take many decades to complete an orbit around a star.
crater - [ˈkreitər] n. | A crater is a large hole in a planet's or moon's surface. → They could clearly see the big crater on the moon through the telescope.
crescent - [ˈkresənt] n. | A crescent is the curved shape lit on the moon's face during its early and late stages. → Ten days ago the entire moon was bright, but now only a small crescent is shining.
debris - [ˈdəbriː] n. | Debris is the small pieces scattered from something wrecked or destroyed. → The debris from the cube scattered on the floor.
despair - [disˈpɛər] n. | Despair is the complete loss of hope. → After the other company won the account, our salespeople were filled with despair.
embed - [imˈbed] v. | To embed something means to place it firmly within a surrounding thing. → The logger embedded the ax into the wood after chopping several logs.
fragment - [ˈfrægmənt] n. | A fragment is a small part of something. → After the light broke, there were fragments of glass to clean up.
galaxy - [ˈgæləksi] n. | A galaxy is any extremely large collection of star systems. → Our solar system is located in the outer area of our galaxy.
gigantic - [dʒaiˈgæntik] adj. | If something is gigantic, then it is extremely large. → Some dinosaurs were so gigantic that they were the size of buildings.
gloom - [gluːm] n. | Gloom is a state of being almost completely dark. → In the gloom of the morning, it was difficult to see the boat on the lake.
radiate - [ˈreidieit] v. | To radiate means to send out energy or heat. → The heat from the fireplace radiated throughout the room.
roam - [roum] v. | To roam means to move around without a plan or purpose. → All day the cows roamed around the field eating grass.
solitary - [ˈsɒliteri] adj. | If something is solitary, then it is lonely or the only one. → The only thing in the room was a solitary chair.
spectrum - [ˈspektrəm] n. | The spectrum is the full range of color ranging from red to violet. → You can see the entire spectrum in a rainbow.
sphere - [sfiə:r] n. | A sphere is a three-dimensional round shape, like a ball. → The balloons were inflated into a variety of colorful spheres.
status - [ˈsteitəs] n. | Status is the position of something or someone in relation to others. → She had achieved the status of being the smartest girl in the class.
bankrupt - [ˈbæŋkrʌpt] adj. | If someone is bankrupt, then they are unable to pay their debts. → The store had few customers and soon went bankrupt.
conform - [kənˈfɔːrm] v. | To conform to rules or laws is to obey them. → The new student had to conform to the school's dress code.
employ - [imˈplɔi] v. | To employ someone means to give work to them. → The bookstore employed two full-time clerks.
expel - [iksˈpel] v. | To expel someone means to force them to leave a place. → Since he would not follow the rules, the principal had to expel the student.
extension - [iksˈtenʃən] n. | An extension is a part added to something to give it more time or space. → My parents decided to add an extension to our house for the new baby.
forthcoming - [fɔːrθˈkʌmiŋ] adj. | If something is forthcoming, then it is about to happen in the future. → Some economists predicted that the forthcoming world economy would be severe.
furnish - [ˈfəːrniʃ] v. | To furnish means to put furniture in a house or room. → Most homes are furnished with tables, chairs, and beds.
hygiene - [ˈhaidʒiːn] n. | Hygiene is the conditions or methods needed for health and cleanliness. → People who brush their teeth at least twice a day are practicing good hygiene.
hygienic - [haiˈdʒinik] adj. | If something is hygienic, then it is clean and unlikely to cause disease. → My sister works very hard to keep her entire home as hygienic as possible.
landlord - [ˈlændlɔːrd] n. | A landlord is a man who rents property to a person. → The landlord collected everyone's rent money on the first day of every month.
lease - [liːs] v. | To lease means to rent property, usually an apartment or land. → When the family first leased the apartment, the rent was very low.
mandatory - [ˈmændətɔ:ri] adj. | If something is mandatory, then it is required by law. → It's mandatory that everyone be at least sixteen to drive a car in the US.
mend - [mend] v. | To mend something means to fix it when it is broken or damaged. → Mother mended the rip in my pants with a piece of cloth.
mortgage - [ˈmɔːrgidʒ] n. | A mortgage is a loan for property, especially homes and businesses. → When they bought their new home, the married couple had to sign a mortgage.
personnel - [ˌpəːrsəˈnel] n. | Personnel are employees in a business. → When business increased, we had to hire more personnel.
plumbing - [ˈplʌmiŋ] n. | Plumbing is the system of pipes used in a home to supply water. → When the plumbing stopped working, no one was allowed to use the toilets.
tenant - [ˈtenənt] n. | A tenant is a person who rents property from a landlord. → The new tenants moved into the house across the street.
trendy - [ˈtrendi] adj. | If something is trendy, then it is very popular and new. → Carlo bought a trendy new car.
utility - [juːˈtiləti] n. | A utility is a business that supplies services such as water or electricity. → If you don't pay the utilities, you may have your electricity turned off.
whereby - [hwɛə:rˈbai] conj. | Whereby means by which or through which. → The mayor had a new bridge built whereby the citizens could cross the river.
aesthetic - [esˈθetik] adj. | If something is aesthetic, then it is concerned with a love of beauty. → The dresses were noteworthy for their aesthetic design.
arrogant - [ˈærəgənt] adj. | If someone is arrogant, they think that they are more important than others. → He is very arrogant. Even though he's not the boss, he tells everyone what to do.
bias - [ˈbaiəs] n. | A bias is a person's likelihood to like one thing more than another thing. → The mothers had a natural bias for their own child's picture.
canyon - [ˈkænjən] n. | A canyon is a narrow valley with steep walls through which a river often flows. → The canyon was so deep that the ground inside was covered in shadow.
creek - [kriːk] n. | A creek is a stream or small river. → Only small fish lived in the shallow waters of the creek.
drill - [dril] n. | A drill is a tool with a point that spins in order to make a hole. → The carpenter used the drill to make several holes in the wood.
executive - [igˈzekjətiv] n. | An executive is the top manager of a business. → After twenty years at the company, he finally became the executive.
fatigue - [fəˈtiːg] n. | Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness. → After three days with little sleep, she was feeling a lot of fatigue.
incline - [ˈinklain] n. | An incline is a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain. → This mountain has one of the steepest inclines in the world.
nasty - [ˈnæsti] adj. | If something is nasty, then it is not nice or pleasant. → The rotten apple left a nasty taste inside her mouth.
perceive - [pərsiːv] v. | To perceive something means to be aware of it. → He was talking loudly, so he did not perceive that the music had stopped.
primate - [ˈpraimeit] n. | A primate is a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. → Primates use their hands for such tasks as swinging from branches.
primitive - [ˈprimətiv] adj. | If something is primitive, then it is simple, basic, and not very developed. → The computers of the 1980s are primitive compared to those of todays.
stereotype - [ˈsteriətaip] n. | A stereotype is a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing. → There's a stereotype that pigs are dirty animals. But they are rather clean.
sticky - [ˈstiki] adj. | If something is sticky, then it is covered with a substance that things stick to. → Place the sticky part of the tape against the paper, so it will cling to the wall.
termite - [ˈtəːrmait] n. | A termite is an insect that lives in groups and feeds on wood. → The wood we found was full of termites.
thereby - [ˈðɛə:rˈbai] adv. | If something happens thereby an action, then it is the result of that action. → He didn't score a goal, thereby ending his chance at setting a record.
trail - [treil] n. | A trail is a path through a wild area. → A narrow trail cut through the field and over the hills.
twig - [twig] n. | A twig is a short and thin branch from a tree or bush. → They started the fire with a handful of dry twigs.
welfare - [ˈwelfɛə:r] n. | Welfare is the health and happiness of a person or group. → Having plenty of clean water is necessary for the welfare of people.
behalf - [biˈhæf] n. | If something is done on one's behalf, it is done for that person by another. → The original speaker was sick, so his son gave the speech on his behalf.
flap - [flæp] v. | To flap means to move quickly up and down or from side to side. → The tiny bird flapped its wings and ate from the flowers.
glacier - [ˈgleiʃər] n. | A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves very slowly. → The North Pole is covered by a huge glacier.
globe - [gloub] n. | The globe refers to the Earth. → Water covers most of the globe.
horizontal - [ˌhɔ:rəˈzɒntl] adj. | When something is horizontal, it is flat and level with the ground. → The Russian flag has three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red.
hum - [hʌm] v. | To hum means to make a low, continuous noise. → The man hummed his favorite song.
inventory - [ˈinvənˌtɔ:ri] n. | An inventory is a supply of something. → Gwen was checking the inventory to make sure we had what we needed.
inward - [ˈinwərd] adj. | If a thought or feeling is inward, it is not expressed or shown to others. → She had an inward feeling of guilt when she lied to her mother.
loaf - [louf] n. | A loaf of bread is bread shaped and baked in one piece. → Could you please buy a loaf of bread for sandwiches?
oracle - [ˈɔ(:)rəkəl] n. | An oracle is person who speaks with gods and gives advice about the future. → The king went to the oracle to ask if going to war was a good idea.
orbit - [ˈɔːrbit] v. | To orbit something means to move around it in a continuous, curving path. → The moon orbits the Earth.
overview - [ˈouvərvjuː] n. | An overview is a general description of a situation. → My brother gave me an overview of the important parts of the book.
preview - [ˈpriːvjuː] n. | A preview is an opportunity to see something before it is available to the public. → The band played us a preview of their new song.
previous - [ˈpriːviəs] adj. | If something is previous, then it happened earlier in time or order. → He turned back to the previous page to read the paragraph again.
provide - [prəˈvaid] v. | To provide something means to supply it. → Each student was provided with a test and three sharp pencils.
recur - [riˈkəːr] v. | To recur means to happen more than once. → Burglaries seem to recur over and over in our neighborhood.
relevant - [ˈreləvənt] adj. | When something is relevant, it is important to a certain person or situation. → The thirty-year-old book about politics is still relevant to our society today.
rite - [rait] n. | A rite is a traditional ceremony carried out by a particular group or society. → Special masks are worn during the rite when a new baby is born.
stall - [stɔːl] v. | To stall means to stop a process and continue it at a later time. → If you give the car a push, it won't stall.
supernatural - [ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl] adj. | If something is supernatural, it is not real or explainable by natural law. → The dragon had supernatural powers such as flying and breathing fire.
adapt - [əˈdæpt] v. | To adapt means to change in order to deal with a new situation or addition. → When he went to the new town, he had to adapt to all the weather changes.
biological - [ˌbaiəˈlɒdʒikəl] adj. | Biological describes the process of life and living things. → In science, we learned about the biological process of bacterial growth.
cellular - [ˈseljələr] adj. | When something is cellular, it relates to the cells of animals or plants. → She used a microscope to see the activity at a cellular level.
dynamic - [daiˈnæmik] adj. | When people are dynamic, they are lively and have creative ideas. → The new, dynamic employee came up with a good way to juggle his work load.
fantasy - [ˈfæntəzi] n. | A fantasy is a pleasant situation that people think about but is unlikely to happen. → Becoming an astronaut is a fantasy shared by many children.
heredity - [hiˈredəti] n. | Heredity is the process of passing on features from parents to children. → The boy's face is similar to his father's because of heredity.
internal - [inˈtəːrnl] adj. | When something is internal, it exists or happens inside a person, object, or place. → We removed the outer case to reveal the computer's internal wires.
minimal - [ˈminəməl] adj. | When something is minimal, it is very small. → My lazy husband does a minimal amount of work around the house.
pioneer - [paiəˈniər] | A pioneer is a person who is the first to discover or be involved in something. → He was a pioneer of computer programming.
prescribe - [priˈskraib] v. | To prescribe medicine means to tell someone to take it. → When I was sick, the doctor prescribed me flu medicine.
respective - [risˈpektiv] adj. | When things are respective, they relate separately to each person just mentioned. → The boxers were told to return to their respective corners.
revive - [riˈvaiv] v. | To revive someone or something means to restore health or life to them. → She revived the feeling of warmth in her leg by rubbing it softly.
rigid - [ˈridʒid] adj. | When rules or systems are rigid, they are severe because they cannot be changed. → Societies often have rigid rules about the way that people are supposed to act.
sequence - [ˈsiːkwəns] n. | A sequence is a number of events or things that come one after another. → The dominos fell in a sequence of one after another.
substitute - [ˈsʌbstitjuːt] v. | To substitute something or someone means to have them take the place of another. → When I ran out of juice, I had to substitute water to drink in the morning.
surgeon - [ˈsəːrdʒən] n. | A surgeon is a doctor who is trained to do surgery. → The surgeon operated on the old man's heart.
therapy - [ˈθerəpi] n. | Therapy is treatment for a particular physical or mental illness or condition. → After she broke her legs, she used physical therapy to learn how to walk again.
transfer - [ˈtrænsfə:r] v. | To transfer something means to move it from one place to another. → The family transferred the groceries from the shopping cart to the car.
transition - [trænˈziʃən] n. | A transition is a process where there is a change from one form to another. → The weather gets colder during the transition from summer to autumn.
transplant - [trænsˈplænt] n. | A transplant is an operation in which a damaged part of one's body is replaced. → The sick child needed a heart transplant to live.
aquarium - [əˈkwɛəriəm] n. | An aquarium is a building where fish and underwater animals are kept. → We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark.
arbitrary - [ˈɑːrbitreri] adj. | If something is arbitrary, it is not based on any plan or system, so it seems random. → The classroom had many arbitrary rules that made me confused.
autobiography - [ˌɔːtəbaiˈɒgrəfi] n. | An autobiography is a true story of a person's life written by that person. → I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer.
convention - [kənˈvenʃən] n. | A convention is behavior that is considered to be common or polite. → In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.
gracious - [ˈgreiʃəs] adj. | If someone is gracious, then they are kind and helpful to those who need it. → The operator was gracious enough to help me find his number.
improve - [imˈpruːv] v. | To improve something means to make it better. → He studied hard to improve his test scores from the previous year.
insulate - [ˈinsəleit] v. | To insulate something means to protect it from heat, cold, or noise. → People can conserve energy by insulating their houses.
intrigue - [inˈtriːg] v. | To intrigue means to cause an interest in something or someone. → Her mysterious past intrigued her new friend.
longevity - [lɒnˈdʒevəti] n. | Longevity is the ability to live for a long time. → Sea turtles have an amazing longevity.
misplace - [misˈpleis] v. | To misplace something means to lose it. → I misplaced my wallet, and I didn't find it until a week later.
naughty - [ˈnɔːti] adj. | When children are naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told. → The boy had to go to his room because he was being naughty.
norm - [nɔːrm] n. | A norm is a way of behaving that is considered normal in a particular society. → Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm in the desert.
orangutan - [ɔ:ˈræŋuˈtæn] n. | An orangutan is a large ape with red and brown hair and long arms. → Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.
overload - [ˌouvərˈloud] v. | To overload something means to put more things into it than it is meant to hold. → If you overload the truck, it might crash.
philanthropy - [fiˈlænθrəpi] n. | Philanthropy is the act of helping others, without wanting anything in return. → The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.
probe - [proub] v. | To probe into something means to ask questions to discover facts about it. → The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.
recipient - [riˈsipiənt] n. | A recipient of something is the person who receives it. → I was the recipient of four phone calls today.
reptile - [ˈreptail] n. | A reptile is a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered with scales. → Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.
thrive - [θraiv] v. | To thrive means to do well and be successful, healthy, or strong. → He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.
ultimate - [ˈʌltəmit] adj. | When something is ultimate, it is the final result or aim of a long series of events. → By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.
antique - [ænˈtiːk] adj. | If something is antique, it is very old and rare, and therefore valuable. → My grandmother's antique rocking chair is worth a lot of money.
applicant - [ˈæplikənt] n. | An applicant is someone who writes a request to be considered for a job or prize. → Lots of applicants came into the store when the job position became available.
artifact - [ˈɑːrtəfækt] n. | An artifact is an old object made by humans that is historically interesting. → We studied artifacts from an ancient Chinese settlement.
authentic - [ɔːˈθentik] adj. | When something is authentic, it is not false or a copy of the original. → We ate authentic Italian food on our vacation to Rome.
chronology - [krəˈnɒlədʒi] n. | The chronology of a series of past events is when they happened. → We learned the chronology of World War II in history class.
diplomat - [ˈdipləmæt] n. | A diplomat is a representative of a country who works with another country. → The Spanish diplomat discussed trade issues with officials in Peru.
epic - [ˈepik] n. | An epic is a long book, poem, or movie about a period of time or a great event. → The poet wrote an epic about the great discoveries of the past thousand years.
excerpt - [ˈeksəːrpt] n. | An excerpt is a short piece of writing or music taken from a larger piece. → I didn't listen to the entire symphony online, but I did play an excerpt.
fossil - [ˈfɒsl] n. | A fossil is the hard remains of a prehistoric animal or plant. → The expert arranged the fossils to build the skeleton of the dinosaur.
humiliate - [hjuːˈmilieit] v. | To humiliate someone means to make them feel ashamed and embarrassed. → I was humiliated when I tripped and fell down in front of the whole school.
lyric - [ˈlirik] adj. | When a poem is considered lyric, it is written in a simple and direct style. → I enjoy reading and creating my own lyric poetry.
majesty - [ˈmædʒisti] n. | Majesty is supreme greatness or authority. → You should address the king and queen as your majesty.
monarch - [ˈmɒnark] n. | The monarch of a country is the king, queen, emperor, or empress. → The monarch lived in a beautiful palace with a grand gate.
precede - [priˈsiːd] v. | To precede something means to come before it. → The hurricane was preceded by a moment of still wind and clear sky.
punctual - [ˈpʌŋktjuəl] adj. | When someone is punctual, they do something or arrive at the right time. → My mother hates being late. She is the most punctual person I know.
recruit - [riˈkruːt] v. | To recruit people means to select them to join or work for an organization. → We successfully recruited someone to be the new manager.
refund - [ˈriːfʌnd] n. | A refund is money given back to a person when an item is returned to a store. → I asked for a refund because the shoes I bought were too tight.
register - [ˈredʒəstə:r] n. | A register is an official list or record of people or things. → At a wedding there is register for all of the guests to sign.
renown - [riˈnaun] n. | Renown is the quality of being well known due to having done good things. → Michael is a singer of great renown in New Zealand.
tusk - [tʌsk] n. | A tusk is a long, curved, pointed tooth of an elephant, boar, or walrus. → Sadly, some people hunt elephants and remove their tusks to sell them.
burden - [ˈbəːrdn] n. | A burden is a serious or difficult responsibility. → Children who do not behave are a burden to their parents.
compromise - [ˈkɒmprəmaiz] v. | To compromise is to agree to something that is not exactly what you want. → We both compromised about the game we decided to play.
craft - [kræft] v. | To craft something is to make it using skill. → She crafted the bookcase out of solid pine wood and then painted it.
crook - [kruk] n. | A crook is someone who is not honest or who commits crimes. → The manager was arrested by the police for being a crook.
currency - [ˈkə:rənsi] n. | Currency is the form of money used in a certain place. → Elizabeth had to exchange her dollars for foreign currency.
enigma - [iˈnigmə] n. | An enigma is someone or something that is mysterious or hard to understand. → The theft of the paintings is an enigma to the investigators.
fragile - [ˈfrædʒəl] adj. | When people or things are fragile, they are not strong and can be damaged easily. → The fragile glassware was carefully packed into boxes.
hybrid - [ˈhaibrid] n. | A hybrid is a mixture of different things or styles. → In Greek mythology, a centaur is a hybrid of a man and a horse.
innocence - [ˈinəsns] n. | Innocence is a lack of experience of difficult or complex things in life. → Everyone who met her found her innocence to be charming.
merge - [məːrdʒ] v. | To merge two things is to combine them into one whole thing. → The storm clouds merged into one large menacing cloud that filled the sky.
moderate - [ˈmɒdəreit] adj. | When something is moderate, it is not too big or too small in size or amount. → It takes a moderate amount of patience to be around small children all day.
overwhelm - [ˌouvərhˈwelm] v. | To overwhelm is to exist in such a large amount that someone cannot deal with it. → The amount of homework her teacher assigned has overwhelmed her.
perception - [pərˈsepʃən] n. | A perception of a situation is a way of thinking about it or understanding it. → Since he couldn't see, his perception of life was much different than mine.
reunion - [riːˈjuːnjən] n. | A reunion is the meeting of people or things that have been separated. → Every summer we have a family reunion at the lake.
rig - [rig] v. | To rig something means to dishonestly arrange it. → The bad politician rigged the election so that he would win.
shiver - [ˈʃivə:r] n. | A shiver is a shaking movement the body makes when someone is cold or scared. → I got shivers on my way home because it was so cold.
sociable - [ˈsouʃəbəl] adj. | When someone is sociable, they are friendly. → Many of my good friends are sociable, but I am shy.
talkative - [ˈtɔːkətiv] adj. | When someone is talkative, they talk a lot. → My aunt is very talkative whenever she is on the phone.
tow - [tou] v. | To tow something is to pull it. → The truck was towing a trailer behind it.
tramp - [træmp] v. | To tramp is to put your feet down in a loud, heavy way as you walk. → The baby tramped across the floor as he was learning to walk.
alleviate - [əˈliːvieit] v. | To alleviate pain or suffering means to make it less intense or severe. → She needed something to alleviate the pain in her back.
astrology - [əsˈtrɒlədʒi] n. | Astrology is the study of the stars in the belief that they influence people's lives. → Jack, who studies astrology, believes that the stars can predict the future.
differentiate - [difəˈrenʃieit] v. | To differentiate things or people is to show the difference between them. → It was hard to differentiate between the identical twins.
disrupt - [disˈrʌpt] v. | To disrupt something or someone is to prevent them from working. → The loud crash disrupted the class lecture.
equation - [iˈkweiʒən] n. | An equation is a math operation to determine the value of something. → I used the Pythagorean theorem to solve the equation.
err - [əːr] v. | To err means to make a mistake. → The pilot erred in his estimate of the time it would take to make the trip.
erroneous - [iˈrouniəs] adj. | When something is erroneous, it is incorrect or only partly correct. → The child held the erroneous belief that time machines were real.
frantic - [ˈfræntik] adj. | If people or things are frantic, they behave in a wild way because they are frightened. → The cat became frantic when I tried to give it a bath.
hull - [hʌl] n. | The hull of a boat or tank is the main body of it. → After the wreck at sea, the ship's hull was the last part to sink.
inadvertent - [inədˈvəːrtənt] adj. | When an action is inadvertent, it is done without realizing what you are doing. → She made an inadvertent error when she knocked over the nail polish.
improvise - [ˈimprəvaiz] v. | To improvise something is to do it with whatever is available or without planning. → There was no meat for the pizza, so we improvised with what was in the fridge.
latitude - [ˈlӕtətjuːd] n. | The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator. → The device was able to tell the traveler his exact latitude.
mariner - [ˈmærənə:r] n. | A mariner is a sailor. → The old mariner used his telescope to find the shore.
multitude - [ˈmʌltitjuːd] n. | A multitude of things or people is a very large number of them. → A multitude of people were waiting at the airport.
nuisance - [ˈnjuːsəns] n. | A nuisance is a person or thing that is annoying or causes a lot of problems. → The teenager considered her noisy little brothers to be quite a nuisance.
permanence - [ˈpəːrmənəns] n. | The permanence of something is its ability to last forever. → Poor results will threaten the permanence of the new teaching system.
revolve - [riˈvɒlv] v. | To revolve around something is to keep it as the main feature or focus. → My life revolves around sports.
soothe - [suːð] v. | To soothe means to calm someone who is angry or upset. → The mother soothed her crying baby by rocking him in her arms.
stranded - [ˈstrændid] adj. | If someone is stranded, they are prevented from leaving a place. → When the plane left, my sister and I were stranded in China.
volatile - [ˈvɒlətil] adj. | When something is volatile, it is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. → The volatile volcano might explode at any moment.
arduous - [ˈɑːrdjʊəs] adj. | When something is arduous, it demands great effort or labor. → The explorers began their arduous hike up the steep mountain.
attain - [əˈtein] v. | To attain something means to gain or achieve it, often after a lot of effort. → In two more years, I will attain my high school diploma.
coexist - [ˈkouigˈzist] v. | To coexist with something means to exist with it in the same time and place. → Our pets coexist at our home with little or no problems.
conceive - [kənˈsiːv] v. | To conceive something means to be able to imagine or believe it. → The child could not conceive the actual size of the Earth.
dubious - [ˈdjuːbiəs] adj. | When something or someone is dubious, they are not considered honest. → The police thought that the man's description of the crime was dubious.
ego - [ˈiːgou] n. | An ego is a person's sense of their own worth. → Kelly's ego made her think that she was some kind of a superhero.
elastic - [iˈlæstik] n. | Elastic is a rubber that stretches when it is pulled. → He attached the elastic bungee to his legs before he jumped off the platform.
endeavor - [enˈdevər] n. | An endeavor is an attempt to do something, especially something new or original. → The company's new advertising endeavor ended in a horrible failure.
engrave - [inˈgreiv] v. | To engrave means to cut a design or words into the surface of something. → The couple engraved their names onto the old pine tree.
excavate - [ˈekskəveit] v. | To excavate means to dig on land and remove dirt to look for something. → The team wishes to excavate the site in hopes of finding fossils.
jagged - [ˈdʒӕgid] adj. | When something is jagged, it has a tough, uneven shape or edge. → The swimmer was hurt when he fell on the jagged rocks.
locale - [louˈkæl] n. | A locale is a small area or place where something specific happens. → The spa was the perfect locale for my mother to relax and enjoy her vacation.
mold - [mould] n. | A mold is a hollow container that is used to make certain shapes. → Using a cupcake mold will ensure that they come out just right.
outright - [autˈrait] adj. | When something is outright, it is open and direct. → Everyone knew that the boy's story was an outright lie.
periphery - [pəˈrifəri] n. | The periphery of an area, place, or thing is the edge of it. → A beautiful floral pattern is on the periphery of the stationery.
plaster - [ˈplæstər] n. | Plaster is a smooth paste that gets hard when it dries. → He used plaster to fill in the cracks in the old walls.
shovel - [ˈʃʌvəl] n. | A shovel is a tool with a long handle that is used for digging. → The boy grabbed his shovel and got all of the snow off of the sidewalk.
skeletal - [ˈskelətl] adj. | When something is skeletal, it relates to bones in the body. → We studied the skeletal system in anatomy class.
terrestrial - [təˈrestriəl] adj. | If something is terrestrial, it relates to Earth. → There are billions of terrestrial life forms.
vicious - [ˈviʃəs] adj. | When something or someone is vicious, they are violent and cruel. → The vicious dog tried to bite the small child.
absurd - [əbˈsəːrd] adj. | If something or someone is absurd, they are ridiculous. → That group of people making animal noises sounds completely absurd.
anemia - [əˈniːmiə] n. | Anemia is a blood condition that causes a person to be pale and tired. → When she first developed anemia, she became tired often.
aristocracy - [ӕrəˈstokrəsi] n. | The aristocracy is the highest class of people in certain societies. → Most members of the aristocracy were very well-fed.
aristocrat - [ˈæristəkræt] n. | An aristocrat is a person who is of the highest class in certain societies. → The aristocrat did not need a job because his family was wealthy.
attire - [əˈtaiər] n. | Attire is nice or special clothing. → Everyone wore their best attire to the president's daughter's wedding.
craze - [kreiz] n. | A craze is a brief and popular activity or object. → Wearing bright red socks was a craze when I was in high school.
enlarge - [enˈlaːrdʒ] v. | To enlarge something means to make it bigger. → The classrooms were enlarged over the summer to make room for more students.
excess - [ekˈses] n. | An excess is an amount of something that is more than needed or wanted. → Because it never got cold that winter, many stores had an excess of coats.
feminine - [ˈfemənin] adj. | If something is feminine, then it has qualities that are commonly related to women. → Many of the older people thought his long hair made him look too feminine.
hallmark - [ˈhɔːlmɑːrk] n. | A hallmark is a unique characteristic of something. → Different types of pasta and tomato sauces are hallmarks of Italian food.
pad - [pæd] n. | A pad is a thick piece of soft material used to protect or clean things. → Football players wear shoulder pads to keep them safe.
predominant - [priˈdɒmənənt] adj. | If something is predominant, then it is the most important, common or strongest. → Before cars were invented, horses were the predominant method of travel.
reputable - [repjəˈtəbəl] adj. | If someone or something is reputable, then they have a good reputation. → The service from the less than reputable company made her angry.
rouge - [ruːʒ] n. | Rouge is a red powder or cream used as makeup on the cheeks or lips. → Even when she didn't wear rouge, her cheeks appeared red.
signify - [ˈsignəfai] v. | To signify means to be a symbol of something. → A red octagon is used to signify to stop.
strap - [stræp] n. | A strap is a thin long piece of fabric used to fasten, carry, or hold something. → She put the strap of her purse over her shoulder and walked out of the door.
tangle - [ˈtæŋgəl] n. | A tangle is something or many things twisted together. → The laces of his shoes were in such a tangle that he could not untie them.
vanity - [ˈvænəti] n. | Vanity is excessive pride or love of one's own appearance or things one has done. → Her vanity won't allow her to pass a mirror without looking at herself.
vie - [vai] v. | To vie for something means to compete against others for it. → The three boys vied for the prize in the chemistry contest.
vulgar - [ˈvʌlgər] adj. | If something or someone is vulgar, then they are rude or lacking in style. → Her vulgar behavior got her into trouble with her parents.
attic - [ˈætik] n. | An attic is a room just below a house's roof. → There were two windows in their attic.
chunk - [tʃʌŋk] n. | A chunk is a thick, solid piece of something. → When they broke open the rock, they saw it was filled with chunks of gold.
civic - [ˈsivik] adj. | If something is civic, then it is related to a town or city, especially its government. → Most of the important civic buildings are located downtown.
descent - [diˈsent] n. | A descent is a movement downwards. → During the space shuttle's descent, the Earth became larger and larger.
din - [din] n. | A din is loud, unpleasant, and extended noise. → The din of the rusty machinery made the factory a horrible place to work.
dissatisfy - [dissӕtisfai] v. | To dissatisfy someone means to fail to please them. → He was dissatisfied with his meal.
fuss - [fʌs] n. | A fuss is excited or annoyed behavior that is not useful in any way. → The child made an awful fuss because she didn't want to go to bed.
gourmet - [ˈguərmei] adj. | If food is gourmet, then it is nicer and more expensive than regular food. → In order to get a gourmet meal, you have to eat at an expensive restaurant.
hence - [hens] adv. | If something happens hence, then it happens as a result of something. → John forgot the key. Hence, we couldn't open the door.
intrinsic - [inˈtrinsik] adj. | If something is intrinsic, then it is related to the basic nature of that thing. → Paper money has no intrinsic value. It is useful simply because society says it is.
kettle - [ˈketl] n. | A kettle is a large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking food. → The soup was being cooked in a large kettle.
ministry - [ˈministri] n. | A ministry is a government department. → The Ministry of Trade is responsible for taxing imports and exports.
ordeal - [ɔːrdiːəl] n. | An ordeal is a bad experience. → Driving in the snowstorm was an ordeal she'd never forget.
outspoken - [aʊtˈspoukkən] adj. | If someone is outspoken, then they are not afraid to say what they think. → She was an outspoken critic about the new banking laws.
overwork - [ouvərwəːrk] v. | To overwork someone means to make them tired with too much work. → After working for three weeks with only one day of rest, Judy was overworked.
particular - [pərtikjələr] adj. | If something is particular, then it is a single, important part of a group of things. → The dress shop didn't have the particular dress she was looking for.
pungent - [ˈpʌndʒənt] adj. | If something is pungent, then it tastes or smells strong and sharp. → The garlic made the soup taste so pungent that the chef wouldn't serve it.
snore - [snɔːr] v. | To snore means to make a loud noise each time a sleeping person breathes. → It was impossible to get to sleep because my husband snored.
soundly - [ˈsaundli] adv. | If something is done soundly, then it is done in the best or most complete way. → The nearest opponent was ten meters behind. She won the race soundly.
superintendent - [suːpərinˈtendənt] n. | A superintendent is a person who runs a certain department or building. → The superintendent decided to close the schools because of the weather.
alternate - [ˈɔ:ltərneit] v. | To alternate means to switch back and forth between two things. → The best exercise alternates muscle and heart strengthening.
apologetic - [əˌpɒləˈdʒetik] adj. | If someone is apologetic, they are sorry about something. → The boy felt apologetic after losing his sister's favorite toy.
benign - [biˈnain] adj. | If something or someone is benign, they do not hurt anyone. → Many spiders look scary, but most are actually benign.
char - [tʃɑːr] v. | To char means to burn something so that it turns black. → While Frank went inside to get the mustard, he accidentally charred the hotdogs.
clarify - [ˈklærəfai] v. | To clarify means to make something easier to understand by explaining it. → Drew tried to clarify all the functions of Michelle's new computer.
dogged - [ˈdɔ(:)gid] adj. | When someone's actions are dogged, they try hard to continue something. → Her dad bought her a new jacket after her dogged requests for one.
distress - [disˈtres] n. | Distress is the feeling of being upset or worried. → Failing a class caused the student a lot of distress.
ensue - [inˈsuː] v. | To ensue means to happen after something. → After a few minutes of lightening, thunder ensued.
gasp - [gæsp] v. | To gasp means to make a noise by quickly breathing in when surprised. → John always gasps when watching a scary movie.
negotiate - [niˈgouʃieit] v. | To negotiate means to try to make an agreement through discussion. → Mario and Joe took a long time negotiating the contract between the companies.
overdose - [ˈouvərdous] n. | An overdose is an instance of taking or having too much of something. → John's skin was burned from an overdose of sunshine.
persuasion - [pərˈsweiʒən] n. | Persuasion is the act of making someone do or believe something. → The persuasion of his argument convinced the customer to buy the laptop.
relay - [ˈriːlei] n. | A relay is a race in which teams of runners or swimmers race against each other. → Jerry was the fastest on his team, so he ran the last part of the relay.
reluctance - [riˈlʌktəns] n. | Reluctance is a feeling of not wanting to do something. → Jesse took out the trash with great reluctance.
restate - [riːˈsteit] v. | To restate something means to say it again or in a different way. → Mrs. Jones restated the test question to the class.
sesame - [ˈsesəmi] n. | Sesame is an herb that is grown for its small seeds and its oil. → I used the buns with the sesame seeds on them.
sip - [sip] v. | To sip something means to drink a small amount at a time. → Liza relaxed on the beach, sipping fruit juice through a straw.
verge - [vəːrdʒ] n. | The verge is the point at which something is about to happen. → Joan was on the verge of leaving her house when the phone rang.
wary - [ˈwɛəri] adj. | If someone is wary, they are cautious or mistrusting. → She was wary of going to school because she hadn't done her homework.
waver - [ˈweivə:r] v. | To waver is to be unable to decide between two choices. → I wavered between eating the apple or the cake for a snack.
ashore - [əˈʃɔːr] adv. | If something goes ashore, it goes from water to the land. → After a long day of fishing, Glen pulled his boat ashore, so it wouldn't float away.
contradict - [ˌkɒntrəˈdikt] v. | To contradict means to state the opposite of what someone else has. → Ken was always fighting with his little sister because she kept contradicting him.
counterpart - [ˈkauntərpɑːrt] v. | A counterpart is something that is very similar to something else in what it does. → Our manager will meet our rival company's counterpart later today.
devoid - [diˈvɔid] adj. | When something or someone is devoid of a thing, they are missing it. → The movie was devoid of any violence, so it was a perfect movie for the family.
diverge - [diˈvəːrdʒ] v. | To diverge is to become different or to follow a different direction. → The road diverged into two paths that led to our houses.
elude - [iˈluːd] v. | To elude means to avoid being caught by something. → The rabbit eluded the wolf by hiding in a bush.
embryo - [ˈembriou] n. | An embryo is a human or animal that is still growing inside its mother. → Some doctors say that what a mother eats has a big effect on her embryo.
fend - [fend] v. | To fend off something means to push it away and avoid it. → Dave spent all night fending off bugs instead of sleeping.
fictitious - [fikˈtiʃəs] adj. | When something is fictitious, it is made up and not real. → The author said that the characters in her book were completely fictitious.
gazette - [gəˈzet] n. | A gazette is a newspaper. → Alice wants to write for a gazette when she's older.
homogeneous - [ˌhouməˈdʒiːniəs] adj. | If something is homogeneous, it is made up of things which are all the same. → All of the houses on Victor's block were boring and homogenous.
obstruct - [əbˈstrʌkt] v. | To obstruct something means to get in its way. → The car broke down on the road and obstructed traffic for hours.
plunge - [plʌndʒ] v. | To plunge means to move down into something very quickly. → The water in the pool was very cold, but the boy plunged in anyway.
prolong - [prouˈlɔ:ŋ] v. | To prolong means to make something last for a longer time. → Sandy walked slowly across the beach, trying to prolong her lunch break.
publicize - [ˈpʌbləsaiz] v. | To publicize is to make something get a lot of attention. → The company publicized the job positions in the newspaper.
sparse - [spɑːrs] adj. | If something is sparse, there is not very much of it in a big area. → Rob spent Saturday in his garden, clearing out the sparse weeds.
surplus - [ˈsəːrplʌs] n. | A surplus is an extra amount of something. → The store sold their surplus items on sale.
theorize - [ˈθi:əraiz] v. | To theorize means to develop ideas about something. → They enjoyed theorizing about how things worked.
verify - [ˈverəfai] v. | To verify means to find out if something is true. → Julian called the movie theater to verify that the movie started at nine.
vigorous - [ˈvigərəs] adj. | If something or someone is vigorous, they use a lot of energy. → Henry uses vigorous exercise to keep himself in shape.
altar - [ˈɔ:ltər] n. | An altar is a table used in churches. → The altar had many lit candles on it.
arthritis - [ɑːrˈθraitis] n. | Arthritis is an illness causing pain and swelling in a person's joints. → Agatha couldn't play the piano anymore because of her arthritis.
botany - [ˈbɒtəni] n. | Botany is the study of plants. → Gardens are the best places for botany.
credible - [ˈkredəbəl] adj. | If something or someone is credible, they can be believed or trusted. → Dick gave a credible reason for being late and didn't get in any trouble.
deceased - [diˈsiːst] adj. | If someone is deceased, they are dead. → We visited the graves of our deceased grandparents.
deception - [diˈsepʃən] n. | Deception is the act of lying or tricking someone. → The magic looked very real, but it was only deception.
decipher - [diˈsaifər] v. | To decipher writing is to figure out what it says. → My teacher complained that she couldn't decipher my essay.
dung - [dʌŋ] n. | Dung is solid waste material produced by animals. → There was cow dung all over the field.
dusk - [dʌsk] n. | Dusk is the time in the evening when it begins to get dark. → After dusk, Hannah would catch fireflies in the park.
gratify - [ˈgrætəfai] v. | To gratify someone means to please them. → Bonnie was gratified after receiving her gift from her parents.
hone - [houn] v. | To hone something is to improve it and make it very good. → Lisa honed her chess skills by hours and hours of practice.
mash - [mæʃ] v. | To mash something is to crush it so that it is soft. → We mashed the hard potatoes and served them for dinner.
ornate - [ɔːrˈneit] adj. | If something is ornate, it is decorated with a lot of fancy things. → Kim's prom dress was very expensive since it was so ornate.
pneumonia - [njuːˈmounjə] n. | Pneumonia is a dangerous illness causing the lungs to fill with liquid. → Elaine got pneumonia after playing outside in the rain without a coat.
psychic - [ˈsaikik] adj. | When someone is psychic, they know what will happen or what people think. → I think my grandmother has psychic abilities because she can predict anything.
psychotic - [saiˈkɒtik] adj. | If someone is psychotic, they have a very serious mental illness. → The psychotic patient believed he saw things that weren't real.
scope - [skoup] n. | The scope of something is how many people or things it relates to. → Modern history has a wide scope.
sinister - [ˈsinistə:r] adj. | If something or someone is sinister, they are evil. → Bad guys in most movies have sinister laughs.
strife - [straif] n. | Strife is disagreement or fighting between people or groups. → There was a lot of strife between Jim and Lisa about what TV show to watch.
therapeutic - [ˌθerəˈpjuːtik] adj. | If something is therapeutic, it helps to cure a disease or makes you healthier. → After a stressful day of working, Phoebe would take a therapeutic bath.
congested - [kənˈdʒestid] adj. | If something is congested, it is full or blocked. → Tom didn't get home until after dark because the road was so congested.
courier - [ˈkuriər] n. | A courier is someone who takes and delivers mail or packages. → Before trains, most couriers used horses to travel.
deform - [diˈfɔːrm] v. | To deform something means to change it from its correct or original shape. → The computer program deformed the building's picture into an unreal sight.
etiquette - [ˈetiket] n. | Etiquette is the group of rules about how to be polite. → When in Asian countries, bowing is a form of etiquette.
exclusive - [iksˈkluːsiv] adj. | If something is exclusive, it is expensive and only for rich people. → The golf course was so exclusive that most people hadn't even heard of it.
freight - [freit] n. | Freight is a set of items carried on a train, boat, or airplane. → Trade ships only carried valuable freight like silk and spices.
garment - [ˈgɑːrmənt] n. | A garment is a piece of clothing. → The business man had all of his garments cleaned before the important meeting.
insomnia - [inˈsɒmniə] n. | Insomnia is a condition in which a person has difficulty sleeping. → Nate's insomnia prevented him from getting enough rest.
intuitive - [inˈtjuːitiv] adj. | Intuitive is knowing about something without naturally having support or proof. → Rhonda had an intuitive feeling that Shane wasn't coming to school today.
liable - [ˈlaiəbəl] adj. | If something is liable to happen, it is very likely that it will happen. → During the summer months, hikers in the forest are liable to see deer and elk.
obsess - [əbˈses] v. | To obsess about something means to think about it all of the time. → After watching the Star Wars movies, Ike obsessed about becoming a Jedi.
overboard - [ˈouvərbɔːrd] adv. | When something is overboard, it is over the side of a boat and in the water. → Tom and Gary slipped on the wet floor and fell overboard.
premium - [ˈpriːmiəm] n. | A premium is a payment that is higher than average. → Tony paid for premium gas because it made his car run the best.
privilege - [ˈprivəlidʒ] n. | A privilege is a special right given to only a certain person or group of people. → Only the best employee had the privilege of parking in that spot.
propel - [prəˈpel] v. | To propel something means to push or move it somewhere. → The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.
socialize - [ˈsouʃəlaiz] v. | To socialize is to have a good time with people. → I like to socialize with my classmates after school.
suppress - [səˈpres] v. | To suppress something means to prevent it from happening. → She suppressed her urge to scream because she didn't want to be noticed.
tram - [træm] n. | A tram is a vehicle like a streetcar that runs on electricity above ground. → I took the tram to Eighth Avenue.
unsettle - [ˈʌnˈsetl] v. | To unsettle someone means to make them anxious or worried. → The dark clouds in the sky unsettled Beth.
warp - [wɔːrp] v. | To warp means to become bent into the wrong shape. → The woman put the clock above the fireplace, and the heat warped it.
artery - [ˈɑːrtəri] n. | An artery is a tube that takes blood from the heart to the rest of the body. → Eating healthily keeps your arteries clean, so blood can flow with ease.
deterioration - [diˌtiəriəˈreiʃən] n. | Deterioration is the act of becoming worse. → The lack of care led to the deterioration of the house.
elusive - [iˈluːsiv] adj. | If something or someone is elusive, they are hard to find. → The elusive fish only came out at night.
forage - [ˈfɔ:ridʒ] v. | To forage means to look around for food. → Many animals hide food in the fall since little can be foraged in winter.
impede - [imˈpiːd] v. | To impede something means to keep it from moving or going forward. → The barrier impeded our ability to get closer to the building.
induce - [inˈdjuːs] v. | To induce something means to make it happen. → Running without good shoes may induce leg pain.
inseparable - [inˈsepərəbəl] adj. | If two things are inseparable, they can't be separated. → Denise and Diana have been inseparable since they first met.
invalid - [ˈinvælid] adj. | If something is invalid, it is not correct. → The way to winning debates is to avoid invalid arguments.
magnify - [ˈmægnəfai] v. | To magnify something means to make it look bigger than it really is. → Astronomers use telescopes to magnify far-away stars.
mainstream - [ˈmeinstriːm] n. | The mainstream is a group of ideas that are considered normal and accepted. → Before punk rock music became part of the mainstream, only a few people liked it.
microbe - [ˈmaikroub] n. | A microbe is a very small living thing that often makes people sick. → The first step in curing a disease is finding the microbe that causes the disease.
negligible - [ˈneglidʒəbəl] adj. | If something is negligible, it is extremely small and not important. → The amount she owed was negligible. It was less than ten cents.
paralysis - [pəˈræləsis] n. | Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body. → His paralysis meant that he had to use a wheelchair to get around.
pest - [pest] n. | A pest is an animal or insect that hurts plants or food. → Many farmers put up scarecrows to keep pests off of their corn.
prevail - [priˈveil] v. | To prevail means to be accepted or very common. → Unfortunately, injustice still prevails in the country's court system.
respiration - [ˌrespəˈreiʃən] n. | Respiration is the act of breathing. → Artificial respiration is the best thing to do if someone stops breathing.
rupture - [ˈrʌptʃə:r] v. | To rupture means to tear or burst open. → Sarah put too much water into the balloon, and it ruptured.
savage - [ˈsævidʒ] adj. | If something or someone is savage, they are very violent or cruel. → Wild animals are very savage when defending their babies.
stun - [stʌn] v. | To stun someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock. → Tim fell off the swing and was too stunned to cry.
susceptible - [səˈseptəbəl] adj. | If one is susceptible to something like disease, they are easily harmed by it. → Not eating enough vegetables makes you more susceptible to getting sick.
accumulate - [əˈkjuːmjəleit] v. | To accumulate something is to collect a lot of it over time. → The mail accumulated in their mailbox while they were on vacation.
aerial - [ˈɛəriəl] adj. | When something is aerial, it relates to being in the air or flying. → The aerial photographer took pictures from the air balloon.
apparatus - [ˌæpəˈræitəs] n. | An apparatus is a device used for a particular purpose. → The campers had an apparatus that showed them their exact location.
avalanche - [ˈævəlæntʃ] n. | An avalanche is a large amount of snow, ice, and rock falling off a mountain. → The avalanche destroyed the mountain village.
consistency - [kənˈsistənsi] n. | Consistency is the state of always behaving in the same way. → Her consistency in archery meant that our team had a chance to win.
convection - [kənˈvekʃən] n. | Convection is the flow of hot air through gas or liquid. → The weather changed because of convection in the atmosphere.
discharge - [ˈdistʃɑːrdʒ] v. | To discharge someone is to allow them to leave from a place, usually a hospital. → I was discharged from the hospital after three days.
intact - [inˈtækt] adj. | When something is intact, it is complete and not damaged. → Despite being over ten years old, my father's model ship is still intact.
mortal - [ˈmɔːrtl] adj. | When a person is mortal, they cannot live forever. → All people are mortal.
omen - [ˈɑumən] n. | An omen is a sign of what will happen in the future. → He thought that seeing a black cat in the street was an omen of bad luck.
overcast - [ˈouvərˈkæst] adj. | When the sky is overcast, it is full of clouds and is not sunny. → The sky was overcast in the morning, but by noon it was bright again.
poignant - [ˈpɔinjənt] adj. | When something is poignant, it causes a very strong feeling of sadness. → The girls cried at the end of the poignant movie.
ranger - [ˈreindʒə:r] n. | A ranger is a person who protects the forest or parks. → Peter wanted to be a ranger because he liked spending time outside.
rubble - [ˈrʌbəl] n. | Rubble is piles of broken stone and wood created after a building is destroyed. → There was rubble all over the city after the earthquake.
seclude - [siˈklu:d] v. | To seclude someone means to keep them away from other people. → She was secluded on an island for over a year.
sideways - [ˈsaidˌweiz] adv. | If something moves sideways, then it moves to or from the side. → Jim turned sideways in order to slow down and stop his snowboard.
sob - [sɒb] v. | To sob is to cry loudly. → I sobbed when my youngest daughter got married.
sober - [ˈsoubə:r] adj. | When something or someone is sober, they are serious and calm. → After the funeral, everybody felt very sober.
speck - [spek] n. | A speck is a very small mark or amount. → A speck of blood appeared where the mosquito bit him.
upbringing - [ˈʌpˌbriŋiŋ] n. | An upbringing is the way that someone is taught to behave by their parents. → He had a strict upbringing and was never allowed to watch television.
advocate - [ˈædvəkeit] v. | To advocate a plan or idea is to support or suggest it in public. → The group advocated increased spending on education and schools.
authorize - [ˈɔːθəraiz] v. | To authorize something means to give permission for it. → The mayor authorized the construction of a new statue in the park.
civilian - [siˈviljən] n. | A civilian is someone who is not in the military. → It was Todd's job to keep civilians from entering the army facility.
commodity - [kəˈmɒdəti] n. | A commodity is something that can be bought or sold. → Fran's uncle made most of his money trading commodities.
conquest - [ˈkɒŋkwest] n. | A conquest is an event by which one country takes over another country. → After the conquest, the people of the small city had no freedom.
disclose - [disˈklouz] v. | To disclose something means to tell it to someone else. → John came home late, so he had to disclose his activities to his wife.
dynamics - [daiˈnæmiks] n. | The dynamics of a situation are the way that parts of it affect each other. → A good psychologist needs to know a lot about the dynamics of brain disorders.
enroll - [enˈroul] v. | To enroll in something is to put one's name on a list as a member of a group. → The students had to enroll in the class one semester in advance.
envious - [ˈenviəs] adj. | When someone is envious, they want something that another person has. → They were envious of their neighbor's front yard.
euphoria - [juːˈfɔːriə] n. | Euphoria is a feeling of extreme happiness. → The athlete felt euphoria after he won the important game.
festive - [ˈfestiv] adj. | When something is festive, it is happy and related to a party or celebration. → Dean's favorite part of Christmas is the festive clothing that people wear.
jolly - [ˈdʒɒli] adj. | When someone is jolly, they are cheerful and happy. → My grandmother's jolly attitude always made me smile.
lentil - [ˈlentil] n. | Lentils are very small beans that people cook and eat. → Danni made her special soup with lentils when her husband was sick.
marshal - [ˈmɑːrʃəl] v. | To marshal a group means to assemble them in order. → The students were marshaled outside and put into groups.
morale - [mouˈræl] n. | Morale is the amount of hope that people have during a difficult situation. → To improve our family's morale, mom suggested going on a picnic.
prophecy - [ˈprɒfəsi] n. | A prophecy is a prediction about what will happen in the future. → Some people believe that prophecies are actually true.
sage - [seidʒ] n. | A sage is someone who is very wise. → Hal always visited the local sage for help with love.
senate - [ˈsenət] n. | A senate is a part of the government in some countries. → Everybody liked Caroline and chose her to speak for them in the senate.
sentiment - [ˈsentəmənt] n. | A sentiment is an opinion based on your feelings. → Tess told everyone at the table her sentiments about eating meat.
unrest - [ʌnˈrest] n. | Unrest is a state of anger about something among the people in a place. → High taxes caused much of the unrest that led to the Revolutionary War.
adorn - [əˈdɔːrn] v. | To adorn something means to make it more beautiful by decorating it. → Small glass beads adorned the vase.
bliss - [blis] n. | Bliss is a state of complete happiness. → Every time he sees his girlfriend, he feels a sense of bliss.
butler - [ˈbʌtlər] n. | A butler is the most important male servant in a wealthy house. → Whenever he needed something, he rang a bell, and the butler appeared.
cramp - [kræmp] n. | A cramp is a strong pain caused by a muscle after a lot of physical use. → After the marathon, Jenny got a terrible cramp in her calf muscle.
dilapidated - [diˈlæpədeitid] adj. | When a building is dilapidated, it is old and in bad condition. → Paint peeled off of the old dilapidated apartment building.
evoke - [iˈvouk] v. | To evoke a memory or emotion means to make it occur. → The picture evoked memories of when grandmother was a girl.
farewell - [fɛərˈwel] n. | A farewell is an instance of saying goodbye or a way to say it. → She got on the plane after we said our farewells.
faucet - [ˈfɔːsit] n. | A faucet is a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas. → Turn off the faucet when you are done brushing your teeth.
filth - [filθ] n. | Filth is a large amount of dirt or dirty things that disgust you. → There was tons of filth and trash on the shore of the river.
flaw - [flɔː] n. | A flaw is a mistake in something that causes it to be less effective or correct. → We discovered a major flaw in the metal chain.
grin - [grin] v. | To grin means to smile broadly. → That joke makes me grin every time I hear it.
housekeeping - [ˈhausˌkiːpiŋ] n. | Housekeeping is the maintenance of a house or an establishment like a hotel. → Housekeeping is not much fun, but it has to be done.
mound - [maund] n. | A mound of something is a large pile of it. → There was a mound of clothes on the messy teenager's floor.
numb - [nʌm] adj. | When a body part is numb, it does not have any feeling. → After holding my hand under the icy water, my fingers went numb.
reckless - [ˈreklis] adj. | When people are reckless, they act in an unsafe way. → The reckless driver posed a threat to everyone else on the road.
slate - [sleit] n. | Slate is a dark grey rock that can easily be split into layers. → The roof of the church was made of slate.
stool - [stuːl] n. | A stool is a seat with legs but no support for a person's arms and back. → I don't find stools very comfortable to sit on.
testament - [ˈtestəmənt] n. | A testament to something shows that it exists or is true. → The beautiful performance was a testament to the singer's natural talents.
timber - [ˈtimbə:r] n. | Timber is wood that is used for building houses and making furniture. → Trees in this area are grown specifically to be used for timber.
valve - [vælv] n. | A valve is a device attached to a pipe that controls the flow of liquid or air. → The mechanic removed the dirt to clear the engine valve.
certify - [ˈsəːrtəfai] v. | To certify something means to confirm that its results are true. → The photograph on her passport certified that she was indeed Jolene Sawyer.
collaborate - [kəˈlæbəreit] v. | To collaborate means to work together on something. → When they collaborated, they managed to finish their chores early.
compile - [kəmˈpail] v. | To compile things means to collect a variety of them into a group. → She compiled a list of people who she wanted to attend her birthday party.
counteract - [kauntəˈrӕkt] v. | To counteract something means to act against it in order to reduce or stop it. → Medicine is supposed to counteract illnesses.
curb - [kəːrb] v. | To curb something means to prevent it from happening or increasing. → She curbed her anger by listening to a relaxing song.
diagnose - [ˈdaiəgnouz] v. | To diagnose someone means to identify the medical condition they have. → Several of the children were diagnosed with the flu.
enact - [iˈnækt] v. | To enact something means to make it into a law. → The council enacted a law that would only allow buses to drive downtown.
federation - [ˌfedəˈreiʃən] n. | A federation is a group of states or businesses working for a common cause. → The United Nations is a federation designed to prevent war, disease, and famine.
gross - [grous] adj. | If something is gross, then it is disgusting. → The food was so gross that the dog couldn't eat it without feeling sick.
humane - [hjuːˈmein] adj. | If something is humane, then it is good and kind. → Helping build homes for poor people is very humane.
intolerable - [inˈtɒlərəbəl] adj. | If something is intolerable, then it is so bad that people cannot bear it. → The weather was so intolerable that I had to put on my warmest clothes.
needy - [ˈniːdi] adj. | If someone is needy, they are very poor. → After he lost his job, he became very needy.
onset - [ˈɒnset] n. | The onset of something unpleasant is the beginning of it. → At the onset of the battle, the enemy wasn't prepared for such a large attack.
pledge - [pledʒ] v. | To pledge means to make a promise to do something. → Her mother pledged that she would find her daughter's lost kitten.
prohibit - [prouhibit] v. | To prohibit something means to not allow it. → She prohibited the students from speaking until their work was done.
rash - [ræʃ] n. | A rash is an infected area of the skin with redness, bumps, itching, or dryness. → The new perfume left a horrible rash on my skin.
render - [ˈrendər] v. | To render something means to make it become something else. → His report was rendered unimportant by the release of new information.
smallpox - [ˈsmɔːlpɒks] n. | Smallpox is a disease that causes tiny bumps on the skin and high fevers. → When she saw the tiny bumps, she thought her son might have smallpox.
transmit - [trænsˈmit] v. | To transmit something means to pass it from one person or place to another. → The radio tower transmits a signal to all the radios in a 20-kilometer radius.
vow - [vau] v. | To vow means to make a promise to do something. → Before they are allowed to work, all senators must vow to never accept bribes.
camouflage - [ˈkæməflɑːʒ] n. | Camouflage is something used to hide people and things. → The green and brown camouflage was best used for hiding in forests and jungles.
contemplate - [ˈkɒntəmpleit] v. | To contemplate something means to think about it. → Mark took a moment to contemplate the math problem before solving it.
contend - [kənˈtend] v. | To contend with something means to struggle to overcome it. → Stacy had to contend with a learning disability throughout high school.
cot - [kɒt] n. | A cot is a small portable bed. → At the camp, the boys' cabin was lined with cots.
enlist - [enˈlist] v. | To enlist means to join the military. → In their final year at school, the students were asked to enlist in the military.
frontier - [ˈfrʌntiə:r] n. | A frontier is a border between two regions or countries. → A fence was built along the frontier where the river curved.
handbook - [ˈhændbuk] n. | A handbook is an item that gives specific information or instructions. → If you look at the handbook, it will tell you which wires to connect to the TV.
hesitant - [ˈhezətənt] adj. | If someone is hesitant, then they are not sure or slow in acting or speaking. → Though he knew the answer, he was hesitant to say it because he might be wrong.
lush - [lʌʃ] adj. | If something is lush, then it is full of a variety of large, healthy plants. → The lush jungle was filled with plants, trees, and vines.
marrow - [ˈmærou] n. | Marrow is the soft substance in the center of bones. → Dissolved marrow is a common ingredient in soups.
outfit - [ˈautfit] n. | An outfit is a set of clothes worn together, often for a certain job or event. → Kelly's new outfit made her look so glamourous.
paw - [pɔ:] n. | A paw is an animal's foot that has claws or soft bottoms. → The kitten cleaned its paws with its tongue.
quiver - [ˈkwivər] v. | To quiver means to tremble or shake. → The flame on the candle quivered whenever someone opened or closed a door.
splendid - [ˈsplendid] adj. | If something or someone is splendid, then they are very good. → From his head down to his shoes, his clothes looked splendid.
stray - [strei] v. | To stray means to go in a wrong direction and often become lost. → He found himself lost because he had strayed from the tour group.
substantial - [səbˈstænʃəl] adj. | If something is substantial, then it is of great importance, size, or value. → The bank said that he owed it a substantial amount of money.
torch - [tɔːrtʃ] n. | A torch is a stick with one end on fire that can be carried in order to give light. → He grabbed a piece of wood and stuck it in the fire in order to make a torch.
tract - [trækt] n. | A tract is a large area of land. → On the other side of the mountains was a long tract of forest.
vigil - [ˈvidʒəl] n. | A vigil is a period of watchful attention at night fora specific purpose. → He had a vigil in front of the tomb for three days.
weary - [ˈwiəri] adj. | If someone is weary, then they are tired. → Jane was weary after a long day of work.
adhere - [ədˈhiər] v. | To adhere means to act in the way that a rule or agreement says is right. → If the new employees wish to succeed, they must adhere to the boss's rules.
administer - [ədˈministər] v. | To administer means to take responsibility for organizing something. → The teacher's assistant will administer the test.
compassionate - [kəmˈpæʃənit] adj. | When people are compassionate, they feel pity and sympathy for others. → The compassionate nurse tried to make the sick man feel comfortable.
contaminate - [kənˈtæməneit] v. | To contaminate something means to put dirty or harmful chemicals into it. → The lake was contaminated when pollutants entered into the water.
deficiency - [diˈfiʃənsi] n. | A deficiency is a lack of something, especially something that is needed. → Your snack has a deficiency of any real nutrients.
epidemic - [ˌepəˈdemik] n. | An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly. → It was difficult to stop the flu epidemic.
hazard - [ˈhæzərd] n. | A hazard is something that could be dangerous to a person's health or safety. → Smoking cigarettes poses many health hazards.
imperative - [imˈperətiv] adj. | When something is imperative, it is extremely important and must be done. → It was imperative for him to find a job.
intestines - [inˈtestinz] n. | Intestines are tubes through which food passes after it leaves the stomach. → Whatever you eat goes into your intestines.
manifest - [ˈmӕnəfest] v. | To manifest means to make something visible or obvious. → The holiday season manifested joy in the children.
metabolic - [ˌmetəˈbɒlik] adj. | When something is metabolic, it relates to a person's or animal's metabolism. → People who have a low metabolic rate will gain weight.
overcrowded - [ˌouvərˈkraudid] adj. | When a place is overcrowded, it has too many people or things in it. → The lobby was overcrowded with people.
paramount - [ˈpærəmaunt] adj. | When something is paramount, it is more important than anything else. → The safety of passengers must be paramount when designing a car.
practitioner - [prækˈtiʃənər] n. | A practitioner is a doctor. → She made an appointment with the practitioner to treat her cough.
provision - [prəˈviʒən] n. | The provision of something is the act of giving it to people in need or want. → That department is responsible for the provision of emergency supplies.
replenish - [riˈpleniʃ] v. | To replenish something means to make it full or complete again. → We planted nearly one hundred seeds to replenish the garden after the fire.
sterile - [ˈsteril] adj. | When something is sterile, it is completely clean and free from germs. → The hospital room looked quite sterile.
upgrade - [ˈʌpgreid] v. | To upgrade something means to improve it or make it more efficient. → He upgraded to a real fancy car.
viable - [ˈvaiəbəl] adj. | When something is viable, it is capable of doing what it is intended to do. → Her method of solving the math problem seemed viable.
voluntary - [ˈvɒləntəri] adj. | When something is voluntary, it is done by choice but is not required. → Many people attended the voluntary boat safety class.
amid - [əˈmid] prep. | If something is amid something else, then it is in the middle of it. → The bee was busily flying amid the flowers in the garden.
backstage - [ˈbækˈsteidʒ] adv. | If something happens backstage, it occurs behind a theater's stage. → After the show, the director went backstage and thanked the actors.
billionaire - [biljəˈnɛər] n. | A billionaire is someone who has at least one billion dollars. → The sale of his inventions made the inventor a billionaire.
brute - [bruːt] n. | A brute is someone who behaves or looks like a violent animal. → My older brother can act like a brute when he doesn't get his way.
clumsy - [ˈklʌmzi] adj. | If someone is clumsy, then they are awkward in handling things. → The businessman was clumsy and dropped his work files.
collide - [kəˈlaid] v. | To collide with something means to hit into it while moving. → The two cars collided with each other because their drivers were not careful.
culprit - [ˈkʌlprit] n. | A culprit is someone who did a crime or other bad deed. → The police were still searching for the culprit from the robbery.
evacuate - [iˈvækjueit] v. | To evacuate means to leave a place of danger to a place of safety. → During the flood, many families were evacuated to higher ground.
flammable - [ˈflæməbəl] adj. | If something is flammable, then it is able to catch on fire. → Be careful with that blanket near the candle. It is extremely flammable.
mob - [mɒb] n. | A mob is a large crowd of people that often wants to cause violence. → The copier was destroyed by a mob of angry workers.
premature - [ˈprimətʃuər] adj. | If something is premature, then it is done too early or before the proper time. → Mark's celebration was premature because the ball hadn't fallen in the hole.
resent - [riˈzent] v. | To resent something means to have bad feelings about it. → She resented the fact that she had never been able to play an instrument.
satire - [ˈsætaiər] n. | A satire is a work of art that uses humor and irony to make fun of something. → This book is a satire of what life was like in the army.
scrutiny - [ˈskruːtəni] n. | Scrutiny is the careful examination of something. → A scientist should always practice scrutiny with their work.
segregate - [ˈsegrigeit] v. | To segregate something means to place it in a group apart from other things. → In gym class, the children were segregated into two groups: boys and girls.
subject - [səbˈdʒekt] v. | To subject someone to something means to force them to do or experience it. → The officers subjected everyone to a careful search before they left the plane.
testify - [ˈtestəfai] v. | To testify means to give evidence as a witness. → The judge listened while the victim testified about the robbery.
tumult - [ˈtjuːmʌlt] n. | A tumult is a loud and confused noise made by a large crowd of people. → She couldn't hear her friend over the tumult of the other excited guests.
underestimate - [ˈʌndərˈestəmeit] v. | To underestimate something or someone means to think they are not important. → Ne lost the game because we underestimated the other team's skill.
uproar - [ˈʌprɔːr] n. | Uproar is loud noise caused by people who are very angry or upset. → The fans made a great uproar when their team lost the game.
accelerate - [ækˈseləreit] v. | To accelerate means to increase in speed. → When he stepped on the gas pedal, the motorcycle accelerated.
anew - [əˈnjuː] adv. | If you do something anew, you do it again and in a different way. → Though he had failed his driving test, he decided to try it anew.
defect - [ˈdiːfekt] n. | A defect is a part of something that is wrong or missing. → All these bottles have a defect and must be sent back to the warehouse.
dreary - [ˈdriəri] adj. | If something is dreary, then it is dull, dark, and lifeless. → After the fire, this section of forest is rather dreary.
duplicate - [ˈdjuːpləkeit] v. | To duplicate something means to copy it. → She duplicated her friend's movements like she was in front of a mirror.
electromagnetic - [iˈlektroumægˈnetik] adj. | If something is electromagnetic, it is related to electricity and magnetic fields. → Different colors of light come from different levels of electromagnetic energy.
electron - [iˈlektrɒn] n. | An electron is a particle in all atoms that has a negative electric charge. → The number of electrons in an atom determines the substance the atoms make.
glide - [glaid] v. | To glide means to fly on extended wings with little or no effort. → When the wind is blowing, birds can glide easily through the sky.
ingenious - [inˈdʒiːnjəs] adj. | If someone is ingenious, then they are very smart. → Charles was the only person ingenious enough to repair the plane's engines.
innovation - [inouˈveiʃən] n. | An innovation is a product or an idea that is new or very original. → Mrs. Johnson made a great innovation to the company's business plan.
innovative - [inouˈveitiv] adj. | If something or someone is innovative, they can think in creative ways. → Since Peter was so innovative, he was chosen to lead the science team.
launch - [lɔːntʃ] v. | To launch something means to make it go into motion. → The boat launched from the dock and floated down the river.
meteorological - [ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒikəl] adj. | If something is meteorological, it is concerned with the science of weather. → The thunderstorm was so large that it became a great meteorological event.
meteorology - [ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi] n. | Meteorology is the science that studies the weather. → In order to understand the weather, you have to study meteorology.
penetrate - [ˈpenətreit] v. | To penetrate something means to enter into it. → The knife easily penetrated the surface of the orange.
propulsion - [prəˈpʌlʃən] n. | Propulsion is the force that moves something forward. → The propulsion lifted the rocket into the sky.
simulate - [ˈsimjəleit] v. | To simulate something means to copy its actions or characteristics. → The French language teacher could simulate the accent of a French citizen.
spur - [spəːr] v. | To spur someone means to urge them into action. → The coach's speech spurred her team into playing the best game of their lives.
stimulate - [ˈstimjəleit] v. | To stimulate something means to cause or to increase activity in it. → Doctors sometimes use electric shock to stimulate a patient's heartbeat.
tenacious - [təˈneiʃəs] adj. | If someone is tenacious, then they do not easily give up. → I'm sure that he'll finish that difficult sale. He is very tenacious.
beforehand - [biˈfɔːrhænd] adv. | If something is done beforehand, then it is done in advance. → He packed his luggage beforehand, so he was able to leave right away.
centigrade - [ˈsentəgreid] n. | If a temperature is centigrade, it is scaled, so water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°. → During the spring time, the temperature gets as warm as 26 degrees centigrade.
chatter - [ˈtʃætər] v. | To chatter means to talk quickly about unimportant things. → The children chattered in the back of the classroom.
concerto - [kənˈtʃərtou] n. | A concerto is music for a solo instrument and played with an orchestra. → The piano concerto has a section in which only the piano plays.
condense - [kənˈdens] v. | To condense a gas means to make it a liquid. → The cool air made tiny drops of water condense on the tops of the grass.
cove - [kouv] n. | A cove is a part of land where it curves inward around the sea. → They hid the boat in a small cove on the south side of the island.
deteriorate - [diˈtiəriəreit] v. | To deteriorate means to become steadily worse. → The nation's economy continued to deteriorate despite the politicians' efforts.
exterior - [iksˈtiəriər] n. | An exterior is the outside surface of something. → The exterior of the nut was hard and woody, but the inside was soft and delicious.
freeway - [ˈfriːwei] n. | A freeway is a road with no stops where cars travel at high speeds. → Once you get on the freeway, it only takes an hour to drive to my parent's farm.
hearty - [ˈhɑːrti] adj. | If someone or something is hearty, then they are loud and happy. → The grandmother ended her story with a hearty laugh that pleased her grandchild.
hospitable - [hɒsˈpitəbəl] adj. | If someone is hospitable, they are friendly to strangers. → At dinner, Dad was very hospitable to my friends.
manor - [ˈmænə:r] n. | A manor is a large house with many rooms. → The manor had over forty rooms in addition to beautiful gardens.
monastery - [ˈmɒnəsteri] n. | A monastery is a building in which monks live. → The monks at this monastery are famous for their bread and music.
nursery - [ˈnəːrsəri] n. | A nursery is a room where babies and children sleep, play, or are cared for. → The children kissed their parents goodnight and went upstairs to the nursery.
outstretched - [ˈautstretʃt] adj. | If something is outstretched, then it is extended to its full length. → The cat stood on its back legs with its front legs outstretched.
parcel - [ˈpɑːrsəl] n. | A parcel is a package of things to be carried or mailed somewhere. → The parcel looked like it had been stepped on by someone.
profile - [ˈproufail] n. | A profile is an outline of a face, usually as seen from the side. → The drawing of Olivia's profile came out very well.
vivacious - [viˈveiʃəs] adj. | If someone is vivacious, they are talkative and cheerful. → Everyone at the party was very vivacious and having a good time.
winding - [ˈwaindiŋ] adj. | If something is winding, then it follows a twisting course. → The winding river turned and looped around the bases of the hills.
zip - [zip] v. | To zip something means to close it with a zipper. → She zipped her backpack closed after putting her books inside it.
airway - [ˈɛərwei] n. | An airway is the passage by which air reaches a person's lungs. → Since he was sick, mucus would occasionally get stuck in his airway.
Almighty - [ɔːlˈmaiti] n. | The Almighty is a name for a god in a religion. → Before eating, they thanked the Almighty for their food.
advent - [ˈædvənt] n. | An advent is the arrival or beginning of an important person, thing, or event. → During the advent of radio, very few programs actually played music.
constellation - [ˌkɒnstəˈleiʃən] n. | A constellation is a group of stars with a recognizable shape. → That constellation in the shape of a square is named after a flying horse.
definitive - [diˈfinətiv] adj. | If something is definitive, then it is the most official. → This library has the definitive collection of books on ancient Egypt.
equate - [iˈkweit] v. | To equate one thing with another is to compare them and consider them very similar. → She equated the man's messy appearance with a lack of responsibility.
inhale - [inˈheil] v. | To inhale means to take air or a smell into the lungs. → The camper inhaled the cool and fresh mountain air and felt relaxed.
invoke - [inˈvouk] v. | To invoke something is to mention it to support an argument or ask for help. → Before going into battle, the soldier invoked the name of his god for protection.
lunar - [ˈluːnər] adj. | If something is lunar, then it is related to the moon. → During a lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow darkens the moon's surface.
novelty - [ˈnɒvəlti] n. | A novelty is something that is new, original, or strange. → Ice cream was a novelty for him since he rarely had any.
outmoded - [ˌautˈmoudid] adj. | If something is outmoded, then it is no longer in fashion or use. → Black and white television sets are outmoded.
personalize - [ˈpəːrsənəlaiz] v. | To personalize something means to design it to meet a person's unique needs. → He personalized the woman's exercises to give her a better workout.
pertain - [pəːrˈtein] v. | To pertain to something means to be related or connected to it. → All of the lawyer's questions pertained to events around the night of the crime.
primal - [ˈpraiməl] adj. | If something is primal, then it is very basic or related to the origin of something. → Cooking the food over the camp fire felt like a primal way of making a meal.
psychiatric - [ˌsaikiˈætrik] adj. | If something is psychiatric, then it is related to mental illness or its treatment. → The doctor said the patient might have a psychiatric problem.
psychiatry - [saiˈkaiətri] n. | Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental illness. → Studying psychiatry has taught me a lot about mental illness.
reflex - [ˈriːfleks] n. | A reflex is an unconscious action in which a body part responds to an event. → There was a reflex when the doctor hit his knee with a rubber hammer.
seizure - [ˈsiːʒər] n. | A seizure is sudden illness in which the body loses control and shakes. → Bright flashing lights can cause seizures in children.
session - [ˈseʃən] n. | A session is a meeting at a regular time in order to discuss and solve an issue. → Every three months the managers met in a session to discuss regional sales.
utensil - [juːˈtensəl] n. | A utensil is a common tool or container. → It seemed that a fork was the wrong utensil for trying to eat the soup.
adhesive - [ædˈhiːsiv] n. | An adhesive is a substance used for sticking things together. → The carpenter used an adhesive to hold the two pieces of wood together.
adverse - [ˈædvəːrs] adj. | If something is adverse, then it is harmful. → Not eating healthy foods can have an adverse effect on your health.
dependency - [diˈpendənsi] n. | A dependency is a strong need for someone or something. → The child still has a dependency on her mother.
dump - [dʌmp] v. | To dump something means to throw it away or get rid of it. → She dumped the garbage into the trash can.
eternal - [iˈtəːrnəl] adj. | If something is eternal, then it lasts forever. → She said that her love for him was eternal.
fluctuate - [ˈflʌktjueit] v. | To fluctuate means to rise and fall in number or amount. → Prices for gasoline have been fluctuating all month.
fro - [frou] adv. | If something moves to and fro, it moves backward and forward or side to side. → Her long hair went to and fro as she swung on the swing.
inclusion - [inˈkluːʒən] n. | Inclusion is the act of including someone or something in a group. → Her inclusion into the photo club was well received.
intermediate - [ˌintərˈmiːdiit] adj. | If something is intermediate, then it is in the middle of two levels, places, or times. → He selected the intermediate ski hill to begin his afternoon of skiing.
intermittent - [ˌintərˈmitənt] adj. | If something is intermittent, then it happens in a way that is not constant. → It was hard to focus because intermittent noises came from the workers outside.
mentor - [ˈmentɔːr] n. | A mentor is a person with experience or knowledge who advises someone. → The students each chose a mentor to help them with the experiment.
phoenix - [ˈfiːniks] n. | A phoenix is an imaginary bird that burned to ashes and was reborn. → Some believe the phoenix is a symbol for rebirth and a new beginning.
photosynthesis - [ˌfoutouˈsinθəsis] n. | Photosynthesis is the process in which plants change sunlight and air. → The chemical in plants that makes them green is used in photosynthesis.
pollen - [ˈpɒlən] n. | Pollen is the tiny yellow powder made in the flowers of plants. → During the spring, the pollen in the air makes some people become sick.
regain - [riˈgein] v. | To regain something means to get it back. → The battery regained its power after being recharged.
reverse - [riˈvəːrs] v. | To reverse means to change to the opposite direction. → They reversed their direction after seeing the sign.
swarm - [swɔrːm] n. | A swarm is a group of flying insects. → A beautiful swarm of butterflies filled the summer sky.
texture - [ˈtekstʃər] n. | Texture is the quality of something that can be known by its touch. → The texture of her skin was very soft and smooth.
tickle - [ˈtikəl] v. | To tickle someone is to touch them in a way that causes laughter. → The mother tickled the little boy's foot, and he screamed with laughter.
vibrant - [ˈvaibrənt] adj. | If something is vibrant, then it is bright and full of color. → Their new shirts were a vibrant shade of red.
abolish - [əˈbɒliʃ] v. | To abolish something means to put an end to it, such as a system or law. → President Lincoln abolished slavery in the US.
amend - [əˈmend] v. | To amend something means to change it to improve or make it accurate. → The countries were in agreement that the treaty needed to be amended.
aspire - [əsˈpaiər] v. | To aspire means to have a strong desire to achieve or do something. → George aspired to be a doctor from a young age.
censor - [ˈsensər] v. | To censor information means to remove it if it is rude or rebellious. → To protect innocent people, the location of the bomb was censored.
charter - [ˈtʃɑːrtər] n. | A charter is a document that describes the rights of an organization or group. → The company charter explained that all employees had to pay a tax.
constitution - [ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃən] n. | A constitution is a document of principles for a government. → The country's constitution said a prime minister could only serve three terms.
cosmopolitan - [ˌkɒzməˈpɒlətən] adj. | When a place is cosmopolitan, it is full of people from many different places. → There are dozens of different types of restaurants in a cosmopolitan city.
disseminate - [diˈseməneit] v. | To disseminate information or knowledge means to distribute it. → The organization disseminates information about the dangers of smoking.
flatter - [ˈflætər] v. | To flatter people means to praise them in an effort to please them. → He was just flattering me when he said that my new dress looked gorgeous.
infamous - [ˈinfəməs] adj. | When someone is infamous, they are well known for something bad. → That news channel is infamous for presenting biased information.
lame - [leim] adj. | If one is lame, they cannot walk properly due to an injury to the leg or foot. → The terrible accident left many people dead and several others lame.
limp - [imp] v. | To limp means to walk with difficulty because someone's leg or foot is hurt. → After the injury, the player limped off of the field.
outburst - [ˈautbəːrst] n. | An outburst is a sudden, strong expression of an emotion. → There was an outburst of cheers when the comedian took the stage.
pathological - [ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒikəl] adj. | When a behavior is pathological, it is extreme, unacceptable, and uncontrollable. → The pathological liar could not even tell the truth about unimportant matters.
phenomenal - [fiˈnɒmənl] adj. | When something is phenomenal, it is unusually great. → The child's ability to play the piano is nothing short of phenomenal.
poll - [poul] n. | A poll is a survey in which people give their opinions about important things. →  The poll showed that many people support the plan to stop gang violence.
remorse - [riˈmɔːrs] n. | Remorse is a strong feeling of sadness and regret. → When I realized what I did, I felt remorse for my actions.
secrecy - [ˈsiːkrəsi] n. | Secrecy is the behavior of keeping things secret. → The secrecy of the big organization made the government nervous.
tackle - [ˈtækəl] v. | To tackle something means to deal with it in a determined and efficient way. → Such social problems need to be tackled right away.
trance - [træns] n. | A trance is a state where people seem asleep and have no control of themselves. → The woman's powerful eyes often put men in a trance.
coward - [ˈkauərd] n. | A coward is a person who lacks courage to do risky or dangerous things. → A firefighter cannot be a coward. They have to be able to act quickly.
delete - [diˈliːt] v. | To delete something means to remove or erase written material. → Several lines had been deleted from her speech.
firsthand - [ˌfəːrstˈhænd] adj. | If something is firsthand, then it is from an original source. → If you want firsthand knowledge, ask someone who saw it.
earnest - [ˈəːrnist] adj. | If someone is earnest, then they are honest. → The child was very earnest when she told her mother how she broke the dish.
ethnic - [ˈeθnik] adj. | If something is ethnic, then it is related to a group with a similar culture. → Many sections of the city are home to different ethnic communities.
exclude - [iksˈkluːd] v. | To exclude someone means to not accept them into a group. → Carol was excluded from the contest because her friend was a judge.
fluent - [ˈfluːənt] adj. | If someone is fluent in a language, then they are able to speak it very well. → She was so fluent in German that you'd have thought she was from Germany.
imperial - [imˈpiəriəl] adj. | If something is imperial, then it is of, or related to an empire. → These old imperial coins were once used in the Roman Empire.
inclusive - [inˈkluːsiv] adj. | If something is inclusive, then it is open to all groups and people in society. → A more inclusive event would have allowed children to attend.
legislature - [ˈledʒisleitʃə:r] n. | A legislature is the section of a government that makes laws. → The senator had served ten years in the national legislature.
linguistic - [liŋˈgwistik] adj. | If something is linguistic, then it is concerned with language. → A linguistic way of studying culture focuses on words within that culture.
monolingual - [ˌmɒnəˈliŋgwəl] adj. | If someone is monolingual, then they speak only one language. → In today's global economy, being monolingual limits your opportunities.
nationality - [ˌnæʃəˈnæləti] n. | Nationality is an identity based on the nation from which you come. → His nationality is German, but he speaks French, Spanish, and Korean.
patriot - [ˈpeitriət] n. | A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and defends their country. → Every year young patriots join their countries' militaries.
prosecute - [ˈprɒsəkjuːt] v. | To prosecute someone means to take legal action against them. → They were prosecuted for fishing in the river without a permit.
racial - [ˈreiʃəl] adj. | If something is racial, then it is related to a race or races. → The differences between racial groups are physical characteristics and culture.
solemn - [ˈsɒləm] adj. | If something is solemn, then it is serious and honest. → The professor preferred a solemn relationship between him and his students.
solidarity - [ˌsɒləˈdærəti] n. | Solidarity is a union formed from common responsibilities or interests. → All the citizens came together in a show of solidarity to create change.
tact - [tækt] n. | Tact is the ability to avoid offending people when dealing with problems. → Since both sides would not agree, it required someone with tact to make peace.
undermine - [ˌʌndərˈmain] v. | To undermine someone means to betray or weaken their efforts or authority. → The documents helped to undermine the workers' trust in their bosses' honesty.
allocate - [ˈæləkeit] v. | To allocate something means to put it aside for a certain purpose or person. → The government allocated $100 million to aid the disaster relief effort.
appetizing - [ˈæpitaiziŋ] adj. | When food is appetizing, it looks and smells very good. → The appetizing plate of cookies was gone in half an hour.
blizzard - [ˈblizərd] n. | A blizzard is a severe snow storm with strong winds. → We did not dare to go outside during the terrible blizzard.
cavity - [ˈkævəti] n. | A cavity is a hole or space in something. → There was a small cavity in the wall of the cave where an animal lived.
clockwise - [ˈklɒkwaiz] adv. | If something moves clockwise, it moves in a circle in the same direction as a clock. → Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.
concentric - [kənˈsentrik] adj. | When circles or rings are concentric, they have the same center. → The target was a series of concentric circles.
courtesy - [ˈkɔːrtəsi] n. | Courtesy is the excellence of manners or social conduct. → Jenna always behaves with great courtesy when people visit her home.
crisp - [krisp] adj. | When food is crisp, it is hard or has a hard surface in a way that is pleasant. → My favorite snack is a bag of crisp, delicious potato chips.
discord - [ˈdiskɔːrd] n. | Discord is disagreement or fighting between people. → There was much discord between the experts on the talk show.
frigid - [ˈfridʒid] adj. | When something is frigid, it is extremely cold. → We decided not to go on the hike because the weather was too frigid.
generate - [ˈdʒenəreit] v. | To generate something means to cause it to develop or begin. → The mayor promised to generate new jobs and programs to help the poor.
glacial - [ˈgleiʃəl] adj. | When something is glacial, it relates to large masses of ice that move slowly. → Penguins thrive in the glacial regions of Antarctica.
interchange - [ˌintərˈtʃeindʒ] n. | An interchange of ideas between people is a discussion of each person's idea. → There was an interchange of ideas between the groups.
locker - [ˈlɒkər] n. | A locker is a small cabinet with a lock where people store their possessions. → I keep my school books in my locker.
multicultural - [ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl] adj. | When something is multicultural, it relates to many different cultures. → Everyone was welcomed to attend the multicultural celebration.
omission - [ouˈmiʃən] n. | An omission is something that has been left out or not done. → Mike was upset because of the omission of his name during the ceremony.
oversee - [ˌouvərˈsiː] v. | To oversee something means to make sure that it is being done properly. → His job was to oversee the progress of the construction project.
pierce - [piərs] v. | To pierce something means to make a hole in it using a sharp object. → The arrow pierced the target in the very center.
replicate - [ˈrepləˌkeit] v. | To replicate something is to do it in the exact same way as someone before. → I would love to replicate my father's achievements in school.
wavy - [ˈweivi] adj. | When something is wavy, it is not straight but has a series of curves. → The child drew wavy lines all over the piece of paper.
abide - [əˈbaid] v. | To abide by something, like a rule, means to obey it. → If you want to play the game with us, you must be willing to abide by our rules.
conversion - [kənˈvəːrʃən] n. | Conversion is the act of changing something into a different state or form. → The city discussed the conversion of the parking lot into a skateboard park.
cram - [kræm] v. | To cram things means to put them into a place that can barely contain them. → He crammed all of his shirts into the top drawer of the dresser.
defer - [diˈfəːr] v. | To defer means to arrange for an action to happen at a later time. → The girl was very sleepy, so she chose to defer her bath until morning.
export - [ˈekspɔːrt] v. | To export products means to sell them to other countries. → The United States exports many cereals and grains.
fume - [fjuːm] n. | Fumes are unhealthy smoke and gases that are made by fires or chemicals. → The engine put unpleasant, black fumes into the air.
habitual - [həˈbitjuəl] adj. | When something is habitual, it is a behavior that a person usually does or has. → The man was a habitual liar who was incapable of being honest with the police.
justify - [ˈdʒʌstəfai] v. | To justify something means to show or prove that it is necessary. → The government tried to justify its decision to bring the country into a war.
output - [ˈautput] n. | Output is the amount of something that a person or thing produces. → The boss hired more workers to increase the factory's output of products.
overpopulation - [ˌouvərpɒpjuˈleiʃən] n. | Overpopulation is the state of having too many people in an area. → The organization is concerned with overpopulation of the world.
patent - [ˈpætənt] n. | A patent is a right to be the only person allowed to make or sell a new product. → He quickly established a patent for his brilliant invention.
penalize - [ˈpiːnəlaiz] v. | To penalize someone means to punish him or her. → The team was penalized when they broke the rules.
petroleum - [piˈtrouliəm] n. | Petroleum is a liquid natural resource from which many fuels are made. → The petroleum at that factory is used to make gasoline.
prototype - [ˈproutətaip] n. | A prototype is a new machine that is not ready to be made in large quantities. → He introduced his prototype to the motorcycle company.
scrap - [skræp] n. | A scrap of something is a small amount of it. → Chris liked to use many scraps of paper when thinking up ideas.
sector - [ˈsektə:r] n. | A sector is a part of a country's economy in a specific type of industry. → We learned about just a few of the factories within the manufacturing sector.
subscribe - [səbˈskraib] v. | To subscribe to something is to agree or to concur with it. → She subscribed to the view that musical education should be kept in schools.
subsist - [səbˈsist] v. | To subsist means to have the food, water, and money needed to stay alive. → Some people are forced to subsist on only a few dollars a month.
suspend - [səsˈpend] v. | To suspend something means to delay or stop it from happening for a while. → The oil company suspended production until it was sure the factory was safe.
synthesis - [ˈsinθəsis] n. | A synthesis is a combination of different ideas or styles. → The band's music was a synthesis of many different musical genres.
acrobat - [ˈækrəbæt] n. | An acrobat is a person who entertains people by doing amazing physical things. → There were acrobats at the circus that did impressive and complicated jumps.
advocacy - [ˈædvəkəsi] n. | Advocacy is the act of supporting or recommending something. → Janine's strong advocacy for the event made people want to attend.
communal - [ˈkəmjuːnl] adj. | If something is communal, it involves a group of people. → On the weekends, Theo and his son picked up trash in the communal park.
fluid - [ˈfluːid] adj. | If something is fluid, it is smooth and moves gracefully. → Boris was a famous ballet dancer because people admired his fluid movements.
harmonize - [ˈhɑːrmənaiz] v. | To harmonize means to make different things go well together. → The sweet and sour flavors of the dish harmonized well and tasted great.
industrious - [inˈdʌstriəs] adj. | If someone is industrious, they work hard. → Dennis was very industrious, so he never had problems finding a job.
inventive - [inˈventiv] adj. | When someone is inventive, they are good at creating new things. → The inventive student built a robot to help her with her chores.
judicial - [dʒuːˈdiʃəl] adj. | If something is judicial, it is related to judges or courts of law. → The laws changed the way the judicial system was structured.
Mandarin - [ˈmændərin] n. | Mandarin is one of the two main Chinese languages. → Although John's parents both spoke Mandarin, he could only speak English.
metropolitan - [ˌmetrəˈpɒlitən] adj. | If something is metropolitan, it relates to a large city. → All of the metropolitan excitement of New York City made Rufus nervous.
mimic - [ˈmimik] v. | To mimic something means to copy the way it sounds or moves. → The hunter mimicked a duck's call and shot the two ducks that called back.
misguided - [ˌmisˈgaidid] adj. | When something is misguided, it is based on bad judgment or wrong beliefs. → The snake bit Molly during her misguided attempt to grab it.
rehearse - [riˈhəːrs] v. | To rehearse means to practice and prepare for a performance in front of people. → Vick's band rehearsed all week before their first show.
scorn - [ˈskɔːrn] v. | To scorn someone means to behave without respect toward them. → The criminal was scorned by everyone in the community.
sensory - [ˈsensəri] adj. | If something is sensory, it is related to the senses. → Iris and Eric preferred the sensory thrill of watching movies in the theater.
staple - [ˈsteipəl] adj. | If something is staple, it is standard or basic. → Hamburgers, steaks and hotdogs are staple foods to cook on a grill.
statute - [ˈstætjuːt] n. | A statute is a law that is official and has been written down. → The new statute made it illegal to walk dogs in the park.
veteran - [ˈvetərən] n. | A veteran is someone who has a lot of experience doing something. → Hank was the team veteran and had played in more games than anyone else.
villain - [ˈvilən] n. | A villain is an evil person who breaks the law or hurts others. → The villain escaped with half of my family's valuables.
vine - [vain] n. | A vine is a plant that has long, twisting stems and climbs upward. → The branches of the trees were covered with vines.
constrain - [kənˈstrein] v. | To constrain something means to limit its development. → Jim cannot join us because he is constrained by previous plans.
depot - [ˈdi:pou] n. | A depot is a bus or train station. → He waited for his mother to arrive at the depot.
emulate - [ˈemjəleit] v. | To emulate people means to imitate them because they are greatly admired. → As a small boy, he always tried to emulate his big brother.
forefinger - [ˈfɔːrfiŋgər] n. | The forefinger is the finger between one's thumb and middle finger. → He shouted, “ There it is!” and pointed with his forefinger.
guts - [gʌts] n. | The guts are all the organs inside a person or animal. → The doctor can tell you every process that happens in one's guts.
inherent - [inˈhiərənt] adj. | When something is inherent, it is a natural part of something else. → Sweating is an inherent bodily function when exercising.
intimidate - [inˈtimədeit] v. | To intimidate means to frighten others. → My dad intimidates my friends whenever they visit.
janitor - [ˈdʒænətər] n. | A janitor is a person who makes repairs and takes care of a building. → The school janitor cleaned up the messy cafeteria.
moist - [mɔist] adj. | When something is moist, it is slightly wet. → The ground is still moist from the rain last night.
nope - [noup] adv. | Nope is an informal way of saying “ no.” → He asked if I had any money, and I had to say, “Nope. ”
prod - [prɒd] v. | To prod means to push someone or something with a finger or pointed object. → The bully prodded me in the chest with his finger.
ransom - [ˈrænsəm] n. | A ransom is a sum of money paid to a kidnapper to set the person free. → He kidnapped the prince and demanded $1 million as ransom.
restrain - [risˈtrein] v. | To restrain someone or something means to use physical strength to stop them. → Mike restrained Allen from reaching the door.
saliva - [səˈlaivə] n. | Saliva is the watery liquid in people's mouths that helps in digestion. → The baby could not keep the saliva from dripping out of its mouth.
spit - [spit] v. | To spit means to force liquid from one's mouth. → He emerged from the pool and spit water from his mouth.
sprint - [sprint] v. | To sprint means to run very fast over a short distance. → The kids didn't want to be late to class, so they sprinted to the bus stop.
stunt - [stʌnt] n. | A stunt is something that is done in order to get attention or publicity. → The man jumped over the cars as a promotional stunt.
tolerant - [ˈtɒlərənt] adj. | When people are tolerant, they are approved of because they accept others. → The tolerant leader thought that everyone was equal regardless of race.
vampire - [ˈvæmpaiər] n. | A vampire is a fictional monster that sleeps in a coffin and sucks people's blood. → The vampire snuck up on the woman and bit her in the neck.
yawn - [jɔːn] v. | To yawn means to open one's mouth wide and breathe in air. → The child yawned and stretched her arms before bed for the night.
analogy - [əˈnælədʒi] n. | An analogy is a connection made between things to show that they are similar. → The doctor made an analogy between the human heart and a water pump.
ancestry - [ˈænsestri] n. | A person's ancestry is the series of people from whom a person descended. → We studied our ancestry and found out that we are related to royalty.
archer - [ˈɑːrtʃər] n. | An archer is a person who uses a bow and arrows. → The expert archer hit the target every time.
conspiracy - [kənˈspirəsi] n. | A conspiracy is a secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal. → Some people think that there was a conspiracy to kill American president John Kennedy.
deputy - [ˈdepjəti] n. | A deputy is the second-highest-ranking person in a business or government. → While the sheriff was ill, the deputy took over his duties.
earl - [əːrl] n. | An earl is a nobleman from Britain. → The Earl of Canterbury lived in a huge mansion.
fragrant - [ˈfreigrənt] adj. | When something is fragrant, it has a pleasant smell. → The girl picked delicious berries and fragrant flowers.
funnel - [ˈfʌnl] n. | A funnel is an object with a wide top and a narrow bottom for pouring liquids. → The worker used a funnel when he poured the oil into the engine.
hereditary - [hiˈredəˌteri] adj. | If something is hereditary, it is a trait passed onto children from their parents. → The hereditary disease affected three generations of children.
hymn - [him] n. | A hymn is a religious song that often praises a god. → The book was filled with hymns that the worshippers sang.
invert - [inˈvəːrt] v. | To invert something means to turn it upside down. → He inverted the bicycle to make repairs on the wheels.
prey - [prei] n. | Prey is the animals that are hunted and eaten by another creature. → The lion ran as fast as he could to catch his prey.
procession - [prəˈseʃən] n. | A procession is a group of people who walk or drive in a line during a public event. → The procession all celebrated when they reached the end.
prophet - [ˈprɒfit] n. | A prophet is a person chosen by a god to give the god's message to people. → Harold believed that he was one of the prophets of his god.
sarcastic - [sɑːrˈkæstik] adj. | When something is sarcastic, it is the opposite of what is actually meant. → She hurt her mother's feelings with her constant sarcastic remarks.
seasoning - [ˈsiːzəniŋ] n. | Seasoning is a mix of salt, herbs, and spices that improves the taste of food. → This steak tastes bland. Maybe I'll add some seasoning to it.
sodium - [ˈsoudiəm] n. | Sodium is an element that can be used to make substances such as salt. → Sodium and chloride combine to make table salt.
tyranny - [ˈtirəni] n. | A tyranny is a cruel and unfair government in which one person has power. → His tyranny was impossible to live under.
tyrant - [ˈtaiərənt] n. | A tyrant is someone who treats people in a cruel, harsh, and unfair way. → Our boss is a tyrant. He makes us work long hours for little pay.
vinegar - [ˈvinigər] n. | Vinegar is a strong liquid made from sour wine that is used in cooking. → Be careful because too much vinegar will ruin the recipe.
adjoining - [əˈdʒɔiniŋ] adj. | If something is adjoining, it is next to or joined with a building, or room. → I couldn't sleep because the people in the adjoining room were loud.
allege - [əˈledʒ] v. | To allege something is to say that it is true without offering proof. → The little girl had alleged that her older brother hid her favorite doll.
arch - [ɑːrtʃ] n. | An arch is a curved opening formed under a structure such as a bridge or doorway. → The arch of the bridge was not high enough for the tall boat to pass underneath.
assemble - [əˈsembəl] v. | To assemble means to get together in one place. → The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their children's education.
casualty - [ˈkæʒjuəlti] n. | A casualty is a person killed or injured in a war or an accident. → The only casualty in the car accident was a woman who broke her arm.
erect - [iˈrekt] v. | To erect something means to build it. → The king erected two towers on the north and south sides of his castle.
foul - [faul] adj. | If something is foul, then it is not pleasant or enjoyable. → He wouldn't let his dog drink from the water because it had a foul smell.
hectare - [ˈhektɛər] n. | A hectare is a unit of measure equal to 10,000 square meters. → His family farm covered many hectares.
heighten - [ˈhaitn] v. | To heighten an emotion means to increase the intensity of it. → The pleasant music heightened their enjoyment of the wonderful dinner.
hospitality - [ˌhɒspiˈtæləti] n. | Hospitality is friendly behavior and entertainment given to guests or strangers. → The travelers were amazed at the hospitality given them by the hotel's staff.
mansion - [ˈmænʃən] n. | A mansion is a large and expensive home. → The mansion had thirty bedrooms, two kitchens, and a pool.
outnumber - [autˈnʌmbər] v. | To outnumber a group means to have a greater number than it. → The girls outnumbered the boys at the school by four to one.
overjoyed - [ˌouvərˈdʒɔid] adj. | If someone is overjoyed, then they are extremely happy. → He was overjoyed by the news of his promotion.
pasture - [ˈpæstʃər] n. | A pasture is an area of land covered with grass for animals to use as food. → The sheep were taken to a pasture where there was more grass.
petition - [piˈtiʃən] n. | A petition is a written request asking an authority to do something. → The citizens all signed a petition asking the mayor to repair the sidewalks.
renovate - [ˈrenəveit] v. | To renovate a building means to repair it or build new structures on it. → The old fire station was renovated into an apartment building.
revise - [riˈvaiz] v. | To revise something means to change or update it to make it better. → When the editor discovered certain facts were wrong, he revised the book.
slab - [slæb] n. | A slab is a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, metal, or wood. → I looked at various slabs of stone to decorate my house.
terrace - [ˈterəs] n. | A terrace is an open area that is connected to a house or an apartment. → In the afternoons, she liked to sit on the terrace and check her email.
turf - [təːrf] n. | Turf is a section of grass and the dirt in which it grows. → After the game, the turf looked ragged.
analogous - [əˈnæləgəs] adj. | If something is analogous to another thing, then it is like it in certain ways. → The relationship with his teacher was analogous to that of a son and mother.
binoculars - [bəˈnɒkjələrz] n. | Binoculars are a device used for seeing things that are far away. → He could see the ship on the horizon only if he used his binoculars.
bulk - [bʌlk] n. | The bulk of something is its great size. → The large elephant moved its bulk with legs as strong as tree trunks.
comprise - [kəmˈpraiz] v. | If something comprises something else, it consists of or is made up of it. → Our school's football team is mostly comprised with seniors.
depict - [diˈpikt] v. | To depict something means to show or portray it, often using art. → The statue's face depicted the general's determination and courage.
dual - [ˈdju:əl] adj. | If something is dual, then it is made up of two parts. → The room had a dual function. It was a living room, but at night it was a bedroom.
Fahrenheit - [ˈfærənhait] n. | Fahrenheit temperature is a scale where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°. → When the temperature dropped to 32° Fahrenheit, it started snowing.
fulfill - [fulˈfil] v. | To fulfill something means to achieve or finish it. → The professor did not fulfill his promise not to miss a single class.
grove - [grouv] n. | A grove is a small group of trees. → All the trees in this grove are apple trees.
ore - [ɔːr] n. | Ore is the raw form of rock or material from which a valuable metal is taken. → The factory melted the ore and used it to make iron products.
outback - [ˈautbæk] n. | The outback is the wild inland region of Australia where very few people live. → Many Australian farmers use the outback to raise cattle.
outweigh - [autˈwei] v. | To outweigh something means to exceed it in value, amount, or importance. → Finding a warm place to sleep outweighed the need to find something to eat.
paradox - [ˈpærədɒks] n. | A paradox is a true statement or real event that seems illogical. → The paradox of her work was that the less she worked, the more she got done.
pier - [piər] n. | A pier is a structure that extends into a body of water. → If you want to catch bigger fish, then go to the far end of the pier.
shortcut - [ˈʃɔːrtkʌt] n. | A shortcut is a route that is shorter than the main route. → We got to the house first because we took a shortcut through the forest.
tariff - [ˈtærif] n. | A tariff is a tax or fee paid on certain imports or exports. → Our tariff on imported wool makes foreign wool more expensive.
thermometer - [θə:rˈmɒmitə:r] n. | A thermometer is a device that measures temperature. → The thermometer outside the window indicated that it was a hot day today.
tilt - [tilt] v. | To tilt something means to tip it into a sloping position. → She tilted her glass and almost spilled some of the wine inside.
vice versa - [ˈvaisiˈvəːrsə] adv. | If a statement is vice versa, then its two main ideas are switched with one another. → Students learn from their teachers, and vice versa.
whereabouts - [ˌhwɛərəˈbauts] n. | The whereabouts of someone or something is the place where they are. → The police looked for the lost dog, but its whereabouts were still unknown.
amber - [ˈæmbər] n. | Amber is a hard, yellowish material that comes from trees. → The necklace was made from pieces of amber.
charcoal - [ˈtʃɑːrkoul] n. | Charcoal is a black material that is used as fuel for fire. → There was burnt charcoal left on the ground from an old fire.
columnist - [ˈkɒləmnist] n. | A columnist is a writer who creates articles about a particular subject. → The columnist won praise for his articles about life on the farm.
courteous - [ˈkəːrtiəs] adj. | When someone is courteous, they are polite and respectful. → The mother asked her family to be courteous to their guests.
credentials - [kriˈdenʃəlz] n. | Credentials are the proof of someone's experience or ability to do something. → The mechanic hung his credentials on his office wall.
cricket - [ˈkrikit] n. | A cricket is an insect that makes loud noises, usually at night. → In the country, we could see the stars and hear the crickets at night.
delta - [ˈdeltə] n. | A delta is flat area where a river splits into smaller rivers that flow into the sea. → The archeologists found many ancient materials in the delta of the Nile River.
detergent - [diˈtəːrdʒənt] n. | Detergent is soap that is used to clean clothes or dishes. → My brother added too much detergent to the wash, and bubbles got all over the floor.
euphemism - [ˈjuːfəmizəm] n. | A euphemism is a term that is used in place of a mean or unpleasant word. → “Window maintenance officer” is a euphemism for a window washer.
expire - [iksˈpaiər] v. | To expire is to no longer be effective because its use has come to an end. → The man's driver's license was going to expire in two days.
granite - [ˈgrænit] n. | Granite is a very hard type of rock that is often black or pink. → The kitchen counter was made of granite.
gravel - [ˈgrævəl] n. | Gravel is a combination of small stones mixed with sand. → The ground around the swing set was covered with gravel.
haunt - [hɔːnt] v. | To haunt is to cause problems or negative thoughts over a long period of time. → His thoughts about his scary dream haunted him for weeks.
liberal - [ˈlibərəl] adj. | When someone is liberal, they accept different ideas and people. → My grandparents aren't as liberal as my parents.
maze - [meiz] n. | A maze is a system of paths that is complicated and easy to get lost in. → We got lost in the maze in the garden.
moss - [mɔ(:)s] n. | Moss is a small green or yellow plant that grows on wet dirt, rocks, or tree trunks. → Be careful not to slip on the moss that's covering those rocks.
pebble - [ˈpebəl] n. | A pebble is a small, round stone. → We threw pebbles into the lake to make the water splash.
peck - [pek] v. | When a bird pecks, it bites or hits something with its beak. → The birds pecked at the seeds on the ground.
reservoir - [ˈrezərvwɑːr] n. | A reservoir is a place for storing water for a town to use. → If it doesn't rain soon, the reservoir is going to dry up completely.
streak - [striːk] n. | A streak is a long, thin mark that is easy to see. → Her hair was brown except for a streak which she dyed blonde.