Listening Success-Book 5 (E)
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assume
to suppose something is true, without evidence
Since all the lights were out, we assumed no one was home.
autograph
signature of a famous person
I was lucky enough to get her autograph before she left the auditorium.
barbeque
a meal, usually in the open air, where food like beef, chicken, or fish are roasted over an open fire
We had a barbeque last Saturday night in my backyard.
cheek
either side of the face below the eye
She gave him a kiss on his cheek.
hectic
very busy
The crowd was hectic after the home team won the championship match.
lottery
a game used to create income for the government or a charity in which many tickets with distinct numbers are sold and a few numbers are chosen by chance to receive prizes
Many people bought tickets for the big lottery that was worth millions of dollars.
mention
to refer to something briefly; to write or speak about something briefly
She mentioned that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.
pretty
to some degree
She's not the fastest in the class, but she runs pretty fast.
sleepover
an event where friends get together to sleep at the same house
My parents agreed to let me have a sleepover with three of my friends.
waterfall
a fall of water from a height
Niagara Falls is one of the world's most famous waterfalls.
commonly
usually
In the past, people from Asia were commonly referred to as 'Orientals.'
cooperation
act of working with someone toward a common goal
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.
descent
a downward inclination or slope
We watched the slow descent of the parachutist.
discard
to throw away
The bottle should be discarded once you finish all the medicine.
gym
A gym is a building or large room, usually containing special equipment, where people go to do physical exercise and get fit.
I like to go to the gym in early morning because it is not too crowded.
hold
to engage in; carry on
The recreation center is holding tryouts for the summer basketball league.
passenger
a person riding in a vehicle
The passengers were told to keep their seatbelts fastened until the plane came to a stop.
protein
a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
Meat is the major source of protein in most human diets, but nuts and beans can provide it as well.
security
freedom from danger, risk
security was tight when the celebrity arrived.
strengthen
to make stronger
The engineers strengthened the old bridges so that they could handle all the extra traffic.
breath
the air that goes into and out of your lungs
Her breath smelled of garlic.
campaign
an organized series of actions to gain support for something
The local farmers have organized a campaign to get the government to increase taxes on imported vegetables.
compete
to try to be more successful than someone or something else
Both of his children try to compete for his attention.
crowd
a group or gathering of people
There is always a large crowd of people on the streets at 9 am.
embarrassed
feeling ashamed or shy
Morris was embarrassed after he burped in the middle of math class.
nominate
to propose someone for appointment or election to an office
Joan was nominated for treasurer at her high school.
patience
the ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay
patience is needed when driving through rush hour traffic.
position
a post of employment
His new position came with many responsibilities.
president
the leader of a group; head of the government in a Republic
There will be an election in South Korea to elect a new president.
speech
to address
I had to give a speech at my brother's wedding.
ancestor
the persons from whom one is descended
His ancestors came to America on the Mayflower.
artifact
an object characteristic of a particular time period or place
Archeologists look for artifacts during archeological digs.
definitely
absolutely; certainly
I will definitely be taking a refresher course in economics next fall.
honorable
in agreement with or characterized by principles of honor
The honorable king tried to make sure that the people in his kingdom were happy.
kingdom
area of land ruled by a king
Which kingdom does Lord Noblesville rule?
measure
to find the dimensions or quantity of
Eratosthenes, the Greek librarian in Alexandria, was able to measure the circumference of Earth using simple geometry
migrate
to move from one place to another
Birds migrate when the climate begins to change.
porpoise
any of several small, gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
As we were walking along the beach, we noticed several porpoises playing in the ocean.
ruin
to damage or destroy
Her dress was ruined after the red wine splashed on it.
summary
a presentation of the main points of a text or other material
For homework, please read pages 34 to 68 and write a one page summary on them
career
a job that someone does for a long time
After five years of teaching, Paul decided to pursue a career in web design.
effort
work of mind or body required to do something
The combined efforts of the students were evident in the successful show.
environment
all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something
The family environment affects the personality of the child.
in time
after a while; eventually
Even though we left early, we still did not make it in time for the show.
including
having something extra in addition to the main product
including this package, you should have a total of five all together.
pursue
to try to learn more about something
I am pursuing an advanced degree in history.
reuse
to use something again
We can reuse these plastic cups on our picnic tomorrow.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
This advanced science class is really tough.
violent
wanting or being able to use physical force to hurt someone or damage something
Many families are torn apart by violent behavior.
yell
to shout something, usually because of fear, anger, excitement or urgency
I yelled at my dog to stop barking at the mailman.
appear
to be in sight; to arrive at a place
Good magicians can make people and objects appear and disappear right before your eyes.
boulder
a big rock, usually round in shape
The entrance to the cave was covered by a heavy boulder.
climax
the most exciting or intense point in a series of events
The climax of the game was when he made a touchdown with only two seconds remaining.
flawless
perfect
Her clothes were absolutely flawless.
fountain
a structure, often decorative, from which a jet or stream of water issues
I threw a coin into the fountain and made a wish.
moisture
a small amount of wetness that can be felt, in soil, air, or a substance
The cave's air felt quite damp, and there was a lot of moisture on the walls.
souvenir
something bought to remember a place
I brought some souvenirs back from my trip to Japan to show my class.
stand out
to set apart by grabbing one's attention
His skills stand out above all others.
statue
an image of a person, animal or thing made from something solid, like stone or metal
Outside the cinema there was a statue of a famous person.
weed
a wild, unwanted plant that grows very quickly and prevents other more desirable plants from growing or developing properly
weeds take away needed nutrients from other plants and flowers.
absent
not present; missing from where you should be
He was absent from school for the first time all year.
achievement
something good that you have successfully done
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
attend
to be present
If students do not attend 80 percent of their lectures every term, they will be thrown out of university.
condition
the state of something
The apartment was in good condition when we moved in.
due to
on account of
due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.
education
the process of learning at a school or university and the knowledge received from it
Getting a good education is important for a person's life.
environmental
of or about the natural world in which plants and animals live
Many schools are teaching their students to become more aware of environmental issues.
period
a set amount of time defined by the events that take place between the start and end
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.
renew
to make something stronger, fresher, or like new
After 25 years of marriage, the couple renewed their vows at a small ceremony in Hawaii.
tutor
a person gives private instruction to a student
She is looking for a new English tutor.
according to
as stated or reported by
according to the news, it will rain tomorrow.
content
(usually plural) the items that are contained within something
In Canada, the alcohol content of beer is usually 5 to 7 percent, depending on the brand
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
The jury has reached its decision.
dislike
not to like (someone or something)
I really dislike the taste of spinach.
freely
in a way that is not controlled by anyone or anything
The students walked freely around the yard waiting for the bell to ring.
pinch
to press or SQUEEZE something, often a person's skin, between your thumb and finger
I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming.
protein
a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
Meat is the major source of protein in most human diets, but nuts and beans can provide it as well.
source
the place or person from which something necessary or desired comes
Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
steam
to use the gas produced by boiling water to cook, clean, or heat something
We steamed the chicken because it is healthier than frying.
uncomfortable
causing one to feel embarrassed or not mentally relaxed
I felt so uncomfortable when they began to argue in the middle of dinner.
article
a piece of writing that is printed in a newspaper or magazine
The Wall Street Journal contains articles pertaining to news from around the globe.
complicated
difficult, not easy
Men are more complicated than they think.
fancy
expensive and popular
Sue is going to a fancy party tonight.
hide and seek
a children's game where one player gives the others a chance to hide and then attempts to find them
My favorite childhood memory is of playing hide-and-seek with my cousins during lazy summer evenings.
janitor
a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
A janitor has the big responsibility of taking care of the maintenance of an entire building.
niece
the daughter of one's sister or brother
I bought my niece a large stuffed animal for her birthday.
queasy
inclined to or feeling nausea
When I got off the roller coaster I felt a bit queasy.
relationship
the manner in which people, groups or countries behave toward one another
Sue has a good relationship with Tom. They are best friends.
release
to free a person or thing from a limited or locked place, such as a prison, a CAGE or a container
Don't forget to release the emergency brake before you drive the car.
Thanksgiving
the giving of thanks to God, especially in a religious ceremony
In the US, thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November in Canada it's the second Monday in October.
attitude
a positioning of the body that can express a mood or emotion
Exercising in the morning can change your attitude for the rest of the day.
bribe
something, often money, that is given to someone so that he or she will do something, usually something illegal
It was impossible to get the contract without giving them a bribe.
cost
to have as a price
His gambling addition cost him everything--his family, his career, and his status.
disagree
to have a different opinion about something
She often disagrees with my opinions.
energize
to make someone energetic
That afternoon nap really energized me.
frown
to show displeasure or anger by moving EYEBROWS together and moving the corners of the mouth down
Sarah frowned when she learned she was not one of the winners.
hate
to feel a severe, deep sense of dislike or anger towards someone or something
Jordan really hates having dirty dishes in the sink.
imitate
to do or make something the same way as someone or something else
She tried to imitate his Australian accent but was unsuccessful.
join
to come together
We've decided to join you in your fight against crime.
remind
to cause someone to remember something that they have forgotten
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
accusing
to charge with the fault, offense, or crime
She accused me of the crime without knowing all the facts.
awful
very bad
Mike thinks that his new haircut is really cool, but most people think he looks awful!
cheer up
to make or be happier
It won't rain all weekend so cheer up!
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
King Kong destroyed everything in his path.
powerless
unable to produce an effect; helpless
The powerless doctor was unable to fight the disease.
reverse
to change something to its opposite
The man would like to reverse his actions.
sadden
to make or become sad
The students were saddened when they found out that their teacher was leaving.
suspend
to stop someone from doing something for a period of time
Josh was suspended from school for fighting.
sympathy
the feeling of identifying with or having pity for someone who is in a negative situation
She showed a great amount of sympathy for the sick children.
terminate
to bring something to an end
We had to terminate the program because it contained many flaws.
bottomless
without end; unlimited
The restaurant is famous for its bottomless cup of coffee.
distance
the amount of space between two points
The distance between Newcastle and Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is about 160 km.
expense
the amount of money that you use to buy something
They built a new home at a great expense.
fitness
the quality of being in good physical health
He is very concerned about fitness. He exercises every day and doesn't eat fatty foods.
husband
a man that someone is married to
You must be cautious when choosing a husband.
instructor
a person who teaches or INSTRUCTS, usually as a job
The swimming instructor was once a competitive swimmer.
involve
to affect, involve, or associate someone or something with a particular condition or situation
Tom was involved in a car accident.
perhaps
possibly; maybe
perhaps if you ask him nicely, he'll let you borrow his car.
regular
being normal, usual, or average
I’ll have the regular coffee with a little bit of sugar.
special
being better, more important, or out of the ordinary
I wear that dress only on special occasions.
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