close to a place or time
There are around 50 people in the hall.
between
in the middle of two things
The grocery store is between the pet store and the post office.
descriptive
describing, or giving detail to something
His descriptive account of the accident was very helpful.
gym
a building where people go to do physical exercise and get fit
My doctor recommended me to go to the gym more frequently.
lately
recently
I haven't been feeling so well lately.
outside
the space without or beyond an enclosure, institution, boundary, etc
Can we walk outside for a few minutes?
pound
money in England
The United Kingdom still uses the pound instead of the Euro.
share
to allow others access to one's own property or knowledge
Some major recording companies have tried to prevent people from sharing music files over the Internet.
temperature
a measurement of how hot or cold a place or object is
The doctor checked Sue's temperature when she had a fever.
blindfold
a fabric put over the eyes to limit a person's ability to see
The first part of the game involves putting a blindfold on one of the children.
forecast
a statement about what is going to happen
The weather forecast for the next three days is fine.
gasp
to take a short quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain or shock
When he saw what was in the box, she gasped.
match
to go well with
Does this shirt match my pants?
necklace
a piece of jewelry worn around the neck
Marc always wears his necklace with a cross on it
perhaps
maybe; possibly perhaps if you ask him nicely, he'll let you borrow his car.
silly
foolish, not sensible
Sue has been acting silly all day!
sunscreen
a preparation used to protect the skin from the sun
Your skin will get burned if you don't wear sunscreen.
trail
a track; a path through a forest or other wild areas
Sometimes the bushwalking trail is not very clear.
unfortunately
with no luck or with bad effects unfortunately, I don't have my credit card with me or I'd buy lunch.
careful
thinking about what you do, so that you avoid problems, damage or danger
Be careful of what you say, you may regret it forever.
construction
the act of building or making something
A new hotel is now under construction.
exactly
in an exact manner; accurately
She made me exactly what I wanted to eat.
heavy
having relatively great weight
My backpack is full of books so it's very heavy.
neighbor
a person who lives adjacent or close
My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.
noise
a sound, often one which is loud or harsh
Small noises sound scary at night.
pipe
an object which is used for smoking tobacco
Some people use pipes to smoke tobacco.
plumber
a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.
You need a good plumber when you're building a house.
respond
to answer
The police did not respond in the way she expected them to; they were very helpful.
throw
send through the air by the hand throw me the ball as hard as you can.
almost
nearly, not quite
My brother is almost as tall as I am.
assistant
someone who helps someone else to do a job
Barry is a competent assistant to Roy.
concentrate
to think closely and with great attention
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
doubt
when you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or something
I have doubts about his sincerity.
gain
increase in or by something
Did you gain weight recently?
nervous
feeling worried, afraid, or excited
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
shape
the physical form or appearance of something
The shape of her face is like an oval.
skeleton
the hard framework of an animal body
When the archeologist dug up the remains, he found the skeletons of several kings.
terrible
very unpleasant
There was a terrible fire that destroyed 2,000 homes.
without
not having or doing something
Can I have my hamburger without onions?
address
the name of the house, street, town etc. where a person lives
What is your address in Bangkok?
congratulations
a term used to say well done and to give your best wishes
When somebody wins a competition of some kind, it is common to wish them congratulations.
deck
terrace of house
In summer, I like to sit outside on the deck.
degree
the measurement of how hot or cold something is
The temperature fell 10 degrees last night.
garage
a building for keeping a car
Our garage is used as a storage room.
place
particular region, center of population, or location
There's a hidden place in the city, with many restaurants.
slide
move along a smooth surface while maintaining continuous contact
Melinda was scared of the slide when she was young.
tornado
a very strong wind that spins in a circle and forms a funnel from the sky to the ground
I have only seen a tornado on television.
tub
a tub to bathe in, especially one that is a permanent fixture in a bathroom
They found her lying in the tub.
yard
a small piece of land outside of a house
I cut the grass in my yard this afternoon.
grocery
foods you buy at a grocer's or at a supermarket
I bought enough groceries to last us for the week.
innovation
a new idea or device
The Internet is, hands down, the most important innovation of our time.
instant
requiring immediate attention or an immediate response
I was hungry so I made some instant noodles.
inventory
the merchandise or stock on hand
One of the employee's responsibilities is checking the inventory every morning and night.
length
the distance from end to end
The length of an American football field is 100 yards or 91.44 meters.
motion
the action or process of moving or of changing place or position
The automobile goes into motion as soon as I hit the accelerator.
neat
clean and orderly
Since he came home from the military, my son has become so neat.
owe
to be in dept to
I owe my success to my supportive family.
quantity
a general amount, a supply
The store did not have the exact quantity of items that I needed.
surf
to search or use the Internet
When I have spare time, I usually surf the Internet.
choir
a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
I sang in the church choir for three years.
concentrate
to think closely and with great attention
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
doubt
when you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or something
I have doubts about his sincerity.
geography
the scientific study of the earth's surface, features, climate, people
I bought a new globe for my geography class.
nervous
feeling worried, afraid, or excited
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
overload
to be too much, that it causes strain on the person or object it is applied to
Our teacher likes to overload us with homework
period
any specified division or portion of time
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.
practice
the activity of doing something
I practice soccer almost everyday so that I can be at my best.
schedule
list of classes
Although Tom had made a schedule, he has never kept to it.
spare
to give or grant
Could you spare me a few dollars for the bus fare?
accompany
to associate with; to join with
The daughter often accompanied her mother to the meetings.
audition
test performance by candidate
They are holding auditions for the upcoming school play.
celebrity
a famous person celebrities don't have a lot of private life.
dinosaurs
one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago
Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the most well-known dinosaurs.
flu
an infectious illness which is like a very bad cold, but which causes a fever
I missed four days of work last year when I was sick with the flu.
glossy
smooth and shiny
Her lipstick made her lips look glossy.
horror
scary; very shocking
Do you like to watch horror movies?
magazine
a large thin book that is usually published once a month or once a week
My favorite magazine is 'Elle'.
split
to divide into smaller parts
The class split into two groups.
theme
main idea
Sometimes it is hard to grasp the main theme of a story.
allergic
having a condition that makes a one become ill or develop skin or breathing problems from food or certain substances
I am allergic many kinds of nuts.
cough
A cough is an illness in which you cough often and your chest or throat hurts.
I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.
dizzy
having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
Glory got dizzy from spinning on the chair too long.
jogging
running steadily, often as part of an exercise routine
Every evening, I go jogging in the park for around half an hour.
overweight
a heavier than normal weight, fat
Many adults today are overweight.
protein
a substance that is essential for growth and repair of body tissue
Meat is the major source of protein in most human diets, but nuts and beans can provide it as well.
quit
to stop or give up something
When something becomes difficult, you shouldn't quit.
strength
the state or quality of being strong
She has the inner strength to overcome just about any obstacle.
sweat
to excrete a colorless liquid through the skin due to the body being too hot, ill, or nervous
I began to sweat on the long walk home.
weigh
to have a certain weight
Which weighs more - a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks?
appreciate
to be grateful for something
The famous singer appreciates all her adoring fans.
deserve
to have a claim to something
He deserves a raise in his salary for all his contributions to the company.
dessert
a sweet type of food eaten after the main meal
We had chocolate pudding for dessert.
dip
a dish of sauce in which you can insert food for flavoring
I bought some tacos and a salsa dip at the grocery store.
ginger
hot-tasting spice
I like to sprikle a bit of ginger on the cookies.
ingredient
a component part, or constituent, of anything
Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very well.
microwave
waves that can carry heat or information microwaves allow people to heat food very quickly.
mushroom
a fungus with a round top and short stem
I enjoy mushrooms on my pizza.
register
a book which records of acts, events, names, etc. are kept
The register has eveyone's name who is enrolled in the class.
snack
a food eaten between meals
Every afternoon, I get home from school and have a light snack before dinner.
earthquakes
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground
There hasn't been many earthquakes in the past couple of years.
essay
a short piece of writing on a particular subject or theme
The three-page essay is worth 30% of our final grade.
glacier
a huge mass of ice on land
The huge glacier looked like a mountain rising from the ocean.
hurricane
a violent storm with winds blowing over 120 kilometers per hour hurricanes are hard to avoid if you are in the target area.
insect
a small six-legged animal
My favorite insect is the lady beetle.
nature
conditions or factors that a person is born with
It was in his nature to be an aggressive person.
path
a way to go somewhere; a means to achieve something
After graduating from college most students are concerned with choosing the right career path to take.
root
the part of a plant that grows under the ground, through which the plant gets water
The plant grew new roots after we placed it in water.
storm
very heavy rain usually with thunder and lightening
We told each other ghost stories in the storm.
volcano
a hill or mountain composed wholly or in part of the ejected material
Mt. Fuji is Japan is an active volcano.
accessory
an item of clothing or jewelry that complements clothing
My mother likes to wear lots of accessories when she goes to work.
describe
to give an account in words
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
hang
to fix or be fixed above ground by a hook, chord or chain etc.
I want to hang my favorite photo on the wall, but I don't have any.
horrible
very unpleasant and bad
Marie is a horrible violin player.
pointless
without purpose; not helpful
Washing your car in the rain is pointless.
practically
almost; nearly
She practically ran out of gas on the way home from the convenience store.
protect
keep safe from harm or injury
You should protect your brother from bullies.
purple
the color purple is made by mixing red and blue paint
Sue bought purple curtains for her window.
terrific
extraordinarily great or intense
The mansion was a terrific sight.
ugly
not attractive or pretty
That sweater is very ugly.
battle
a fight between armed forces; warfare
The battle ended with many deaths.
ceiling
the upper inside surface of a room
My roommate always gets frightened when she sees a spider crawling on the ceiling.
costume
a special clothing used for acting or special occasions
On Halloween, many people like to put on scary costumes.
harvest
the gathering of crops
The harvest is usually collected in the fall.
independence
freedom
The daughter could not wait till she was 18 so that she could gain independence from her parents.
outdoor
on the outside, not indoors
The hotel has a pool outdoors.
pirate
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
Do you think pirates still exist nowadays?
relative
a family member
Family members are a great way to get to know distant relatives.
stuffing
ingredients typically added inside of a meat for extra flavor
My grandmother always put stuffing in the turkey for Christmas.
supply
an amount or quantity of something that is available to use
We ran out of supplies halfway through the night.
architect
a person who designs buildings
The young architect developed some new ideas in building design.
beam
a ray of light
A beam of light came from the car's headlight.
current
happening at the present time
The current belief is that the defendant is guilty.
decorate
make something attractive
Can you help me decorate the tree?
narrow
of thin degree or width
He put a narrow strip of tape on the back of the photo.
neighbor
a person who lives adjacent or close
My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.
plug
block or fill in (a hole or cavity)
I had to plug the hole in our boat to prevent us from sinking.
plumber
a person whose job is to supply and connect, or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.
You need a good plumber when you're building a house.
responsible
having a duty to see that something is done
He is responsible for alerting the president of all possible invasions.
steel
any of various modified forms of iron
The vault was made of steel and could not be broken into.
altogether
completely or in total altogether, there were over 1,000 people.
awesome
inspiring extreme wonderment and awe
She was given an awesome task to complete.
besides
other than besides teaching, he also tutors on weekends.
locker
A locker is a small metal or wooden cupboard with a lock, where you can put your personal possessions.
Put your jacket and backpack in your locker.
nervous
feeling worried, afraid, or excited
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
pad
a tablet or flat object
Many cell phones today have a touch pad.
popular
liked by most people
Everyone tries to be popular in school, however students should try to be equals.
stink
to have a bad odor
If you don't wash your clothes regularly, they will begin to stink.
tournament
a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
Who do you think is going to win the tournament?
tryout
a trial or test to see the qualifications of an applicant
They are having tryouts for the baseball team next weekend.
apart
not together, not attached to
Stand with your feet wide apart.
insert
to put in
I inserted the battery, but it still doesn't work.
port
a city, town, or other place where ships load and unload
The tourists were excited to leave the port on the cruise ship.
rid
to free yourself of something
In 1979, doctors were able to rid the world of small pox, a very deadly disease.
scratch
to use the nails to relieve itching
She scratched her mosquito bites so often that they began to bleed.
string
thick thread
The string on my yo-yo broke.
stuff
things
I bought so much stuff when I was on vacation.
survey
a question or a group of questions given to a group or population
We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new dress code.
tin
a type of metal, with the chemical element Sn
Copper and tin are two very lightweight metals.
wire
a thin metal or plastic thread
I connected the wire to the equipment incorrectly.
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