existing in reality; in fact; really
We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.
ban
to make something illegal or not allowed
The city will ban all smoking in public.
cancel
to be ended or made no longer valid
She wants to cancel the party, because the weather is bad.
go over
examine, consider, or check the details of something
I think you should go over the test one more time before you turn it in.
healthily
건강하게
People who exercise and eat healthily live a long time.
negative
pessimistic
The most negative problem of the program is its high cost.
postpone
to move a planned event or activity to a later time or date
The due date was postponed as the workers did not finish their work on time.
price
the amount of money one pays in order to obtain something
It grabs the price.
public holiday
a national holiday when people do not have to work or go to school
Tomorrow is a public holiday, so let's go on a trip.
tropical
from or in the hot, humid area near the Equator
The tropical regions around the equator are generally warm and humid.
blade
the flat piece of a knife or weapon which cuts
The blade cuts the cake.
creative
able to think up new and original ideas
We need to be creative when we’re creating art.
far from
a long distance from here; not close
She lives very far from me.
homework
school work that teachers give to pupils to do at home
Do your homework before you play.
plate
a flat dish, usually round, that food is put on
We used paper plates at dinner so we didn't have too much to clean up afterwards.
poster
a large, printed notice or picture that is placed in an easily seen place to advertise something or to make the area appear more attractive
Sally has a poster of Justin Beaver in her room.
scratch
a small cut on the surface of something
There was a large scratch on the car.
sightseeing
visiting the buildings, places of interest of an area
The tourists are walking around the streets, shopping and sightseeing.
spell out
to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order
Can you spell out this word for me?
thermometer
an instrument for measuring temperature
According to the thermometer, the temperature is only 3 degrees outside.
afford
to have enough money to purchase something
I can’t afford that expensive computer. I'm broken.
awkward
difficult to use, do, or deal with
There was an awkward silence in the room.
collar
a band that can be put around the neck of an animal and is usually made from leather or plastic
Mr. Squeers’s son grabbed Smike by the collar.
ginger
a thick plant with roots that can be ground up into powder to produce a hot, strong taste for cooking
This soup is seasoned[flavored] with garlic and ginger.
handle
to deal with or manage a particular situation, condition, or person successfully
The lawyer did not handle the case very well; she should not have spoken to the judge that way.
musical
a play or movie which is mostly singing
The Christmas musical was the biggest event of the year.
recipe
요리법
Sally gave Irma her recipe for making chocolate cookies.
stiff
something that if rigid
Our coach gives us stiff penalties if we do not perform well in practice.
supposed
to required to do something
She was supposed to meet me here.
wild
living in a state of nature without human control
A wolf is a wild animal.
college
an institution where students can study a particular subject or profession and get a degree at the end of their studies
I went to college to become a scientist.
dictionary
a book that tells you what words mean dictionaries are helpful for finding the spelling of words.
measurement
the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.
offer
to present someone with something to be either taken or refused
I offered to help, but she said she didn’t need any.
originally
at first; at the beginning
Apple was originally called Apple Computer.
run out
to use up; to become insufficient
He ran out of water.
shape
the appearance of a person or thing
The bean was in the shape of an egg.
spread
to become influential over a greater area or number of people
You must spread the sauce lightly over the salmon.
usual
being normal or common
The football game carried on as usual; nothing special happened.
witness
a person who gives evidence in a court of law
My family had to go to the court as witnesses.
affect
the way someone seems to feel
Mad cow disease can affect all kinds of cows.
company
people and things that make up a business
She works for an international company in New York City.
deal
a bargain or arrangement
He has got a great deal on his new car.
factory
buildings where machines are used to make large amounts of products
These factories have many workers and machines.
habit
a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
This had become a habit which pleased them all.
leftover
the remains of a meal from a previous night
We ate most of the food and gave the leftover to the dog.
scholarship
money that is given to help pay the cost of school
To get scholarship, she did study very hard last semester.
sewing
the act of joining together or attaching by putting thread through it with a needle sewing is a good skill to know if you have children.
stick
a long and thin piece of wood which has broken off or was cut from a tree
Rubbing two sticks together will create sparks.
target
any object that you are trying to achieve
The export target for 2002 has been set at 200 billion dollars.
behave
to act in a good, acceptable, or proper way behave yourself in front of Grandma!
exhibition
a public event at which an object or group of objects is put on display for people to look at
There is a new exhibition at the Museum of Art this week.
fade
to disappear slowly
The taillights faded into the darkness as the car drove away.
hardly
almost no, none, never etc
I could hardly solve the math problems. Those are too difficult for me.
improve
to become better, of higher quality
Thousands of schools today are using Toyota’s methods to change and improve often.
interview
to present oneself to be questioned for the purpose of obtaining a job or position
She is going to interview the principal today.
organize
to put things in order or in a structured way
She desperately needs an assistant to organize her schedule.
role model
a person or thing that others try to be like
He is a role model for all athletes.
transport
an act or process of moving goods or people from one place to another
Public transport in Korea is very convenient.
wallet
a small case that is flat and can hold money and other important information
Joan lost her wallet but there were only a few dollars in it.
adult
a person who is legally responsible for himself or herself adult turtles will require a very large aquarium.
apply
to make an application or request apply this lotion on your skin.
employee
a person employed for a salary
I'm a new employee of the City Bank.
foolish
characterized by lack of wisdom
It was foolish of me to eat the whole cake.
freedom
the state of being uncontrolled and allowed to do whatever one wants
When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
This event may be unlikely, but it is still possible.
restroom
화장실
I have to use your restroom.
sunburn
a skin inflammation caused by over exposure to the sun
AsEllie used plenty of sunscreen, she didn’t get sunburn.
typical
You use typical to describe someone or something that shows the most usual characteristics of a particular type of person or thing, and is therefore a good example of that type.
This is a typical work week for me.
while
during the time that
He watches television while he eats.
bite
to cut or tear with the teeth
Have a bite of my cake.
compliment
to say something positive or admiring about something or to someone
The Prince complimented Lady Steyne on having such a pretty and talented friend.
education
교육
People need to get a good education to get a good job.
expect
기대하다
I expect a phone call from him very soon.
gymnastics
a sport dealing with the movement of the body
I like to watch gymnastics during the Olympics.
nonsense
foolish or untrue statements or ideas
Something that is nonsense is silly or is not true.
physical
related to the body
His physical and mental health is getting worse.
spit
to eject saliva from the mouth
It’s not nice to spit on the street.
sticky
being covered in or made of a substance that can attach to different surfaces
His shirt is sticky with sweat.
surprise
to come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly
What a nice surprise!
confused
not having a full understanding
The difficult math problem confused me.
decide
to cause something to end with certain results
He thinks about lunch. He can’t decide what to eat.
describe
to give an account in written or spoken words
She is describing the result on the board.
during
from the beginning to the end of something
Many people visit the beach during the summer.
dust
fine dry powder of dirt that collects on objects and surfaces
These winds carry dust.
heart rate
a measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as number of beats per minute
Rebecca’s heart rate was sixty-eight beats per minute.
instruction
a statement of something that must be done, or an explanation of how to do or use something
Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun.
math class
수학시간
rag
A rag is a small towel.
When clothes become very old, they are called rags.
variety
the quality of having many different things or many different types of things
Trade also provides us with a variety of food any time of the year.
borrow
receive a loan of something with the promise to return it
My sister borrowed money from me.
chemistry
the scientific study of the structure of substances and of the way that they react with other substances
Steve studies chemistry in school.
choice
an option
It is your choice. Do you want to go north or south?
for a while
during a short time
We should sleep for a while.
instead
as a replacement for instead of doing my homework, I played outside.
later
after a time
We will go to the library later.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history are displayed and shown to the public
The painting is at the Louvre. That’s a museum in Paris.
probably
아마도
Look at the sky. You should probably bring an umbrella.
science
knowledge gained by observation and experiment.
The police use science to catch criminals.
unfortunately
in an unlucky way unfortunately, she won't be able to attend the meeting today.
adventure
an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience
Doing a safari on foot is an example of adventure tourism.
cabin
a small, wooden house, usually in a rural area
The air conditioning makes the cabin comfortable.
cancer
malignant tumor
Smoking causes lung cancer, so you should stop right away.
craft
vehicle
The new craft’s basic design emerged from computer models.
cure
to make better
In fact, however, almost any cure can work.
enough
in the number or quantity needed
I have enough money to buy a new bike.
exhibit
a display
The exhibit at the museum will last for three more weeks.
fantastic
extremely good
That ice cream tasted fantastic!
flashlight
a torch
Shine your flashlight on my steps.
odd
different from what is usual or expected; strange
Her cat is odd. It walks on two feet.
abroad
in or to a foreign country
I have been living abroad for over six years.
borrow
receive a loan of something with the promise to return it
My sister borrowed money from me.
collapse
to fail or break down suddenly
Companies that change constantly but without any consistent rationale will collapse just as surely as those that don't change at all.
decide
to cause something to end with certain results
He thinks about lunch. He can’t decide what to eat.
elegant
stylish in appearance, graceful, refined
A journey aboard the Sea Cloud, which carries only 64 passengers, is an intimate experience on one of the most elegant vessels on the sea.
essay
a short written work that displays someone's opinions or beliefs regarding a particular subject
This essay was very well written.
immediately
doing something now
She answered almost immediately.
mammal
an animal that has hair or fur and drinks milk from its mother
Elephants are the largest mammals on Earth.
romantic
of, relating to, or involving love; showing love
Valentine’s day is a very romantic day.
witch
a woman who is supposed to have evil, magic powers
The most famous witch is in the movie The Wizard of Oz.
awesome
If something or someone is awesome, they are impressive or frightening.
What if you could see an awesome rock band, and help people around the world?
close
knowing a person very well as a good friend
Fiona and Betty do many things together. They are very close.
golf club
골프채
That's a really nice set of golf clubs you've got.
hold
to cause an event, such as a meeting, sale or party, to happen at a specific place or time
We will hold a bake sale on Tuesday, March 15.
lane
A lane is a small road.
They come from down the lane.
mall
a large building with many different shops inside
We went to the mall to do some shopping.
nearly
not far from; almost
I nearly forgot my school books because I woke up so late.
responsibility
the state or quality of being the person who made something happen
It is my responsibility to pay for all the bills.
spot
to identify or notice
This park is a popular picnic spot these days.
toward
in the direction of something or someone
Golden Rabbit walked toward the sea.
country
an area of land ruled by its own leaders and government
The flag tells the story of our country.
exotic
of foreign origin or character
This exotic plant does not usually grow in this part of the country.
freeze
to harden from a liquid to a solid because of a low temperature
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
garlic
a hardy plant whose pungent bulb is used in cooking
I like my food with a lot of garlic.
ingredient
one of the food items used when making a meal or drink
I cannot make this cake because I am missing the main ingredient.
mainly
usually, for the most part
I mainly eat at restaurants near my home.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he is serious.
terrible
causing discomfort or stress
The winter was terrible because it was so cold.
unlimited
being a large amount or number, seemingly without limit
If you pay $20 you can have unlimited food at the new buffet.
volunteer
a person who offers to do something; a person who works without pay
We need volunteers to tutor these students.
alive
having the qualities of life; not dead
Many plants are still alive after the mountain fire.
dislike
not like somebody or something
I dislike the taste of a cucumber.
energy
the power needed to make an effort
Recycling saves money, saves energy and saves a lot of the Earth’s natural resources.
for a while
during a short time
We should sleep for a while.
impressive
causing a strong feeling of admiration orrespect
The ice skating show was impressive.
practice
the process or activity of performing an action repeatedly in order to improve a skill practice makes perfect.
pretty
being attractive to the eye in a simple way
She's not the fastest in the class, but she runs pretty fast.
revenge
an act or instance of harming someone because of being harmed by that person previously
He broke his sister’s doll as revenge after she lost his favorite book.
stuff
material, substance or an object
There's a lot of stuff for you to do.
suit
to be appropriate, acceptable, or convenient for someone
Evolution has ensured that most animals are suited to their environments.
ahead
in front of
My dog always likes to walk ahead of me.
arrange
to organize or plan the details of an activity or event before it happens
We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
attempt
to try to do something, usually something that is challenging or difficult
Should we attempt to climb this hill?
celebration
marking by giving a party in honor of a happy or important event
The winning team had a celebration.
expect
기대하다
I expect a phone call from him very soon.
fancy
expensive and popular
He likes to eat at fancy restaurants.
invitation
a (written) request to come or go somewhere
I'll look on the invitation for date and time.
refrigerator
a large piece of kitchen equipment which keep food or drinks cool
There is some ice in the refrigerator.
shrimp
a small SHELLFISH found in salt water that can be eaten
I like to put shrimp on my pizza.
tasty
having a good, especially savoury, flavour
Chocolate ice cream is very tasty.
compete
to try to beat others in a contest, fight, etc.
We compete with them in working until at night.
connect
to associate in the mind
Can you connect the wires to the television?
deposit
money given as a security against possible damage or loss
Please pay your deposit before booking your hotel room.
lead to
결과가 되다
All of her hard work will lead to her success.
once
at one time once I started, I couldn't stop!
reservation
an agreement to keep something, such as a restaurant table, or hotel room, for use at a particular time in the future
I asked her to make a reservation for seven o’clock.
restart
to start again
Please restart the computer so that we can proceed out class.
rude
making people angry by one's bad behavior or unkind words
Shrek is ugly and rude, and he wants to be alone.
strange
different, unusual
That person has a strange walk.
therefore
for this reason therefore, people believe the myth that hair keeps growing after a person dies.
chew
to move your mouth to break up food
Please chew with your mouth closed.
forget
to stop thinking about or considering someone or something
He forgot to take a shower, so he smells bad.
include
to add something to a group or total
Prints include footprints, lip prints and shoe prints.
judge
to hear and try (cases) in a court of law
The judge told the man he was guilty of the crime.
prove
to result in a certain way
I can prove what I have seen.
remain
to stay in a place
Their footprints will remain on the surface of the Moon for millions of years!
request
something asked for
We would like to request that you stop delivery to our home.
slice
a piece, usually in a flat or triangle shape
The slim man slices meat.
suddenly
very quickly and by surprise
The girls were having a good time when, suddenly, the doorbell rang.
supervisor
someone who is watches, directs, and is in charge of a task, place, or person
Her supervisor let her take a day off from work.
achievement
something good that you have successfully done
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
chapter
a marked section of a long book
Which was your favorite chapter of the book?
considerate
사려 깊은, 신중한
It was considerate of you to cook my favorite food for me.
convince
확신시키다, 납득시키다
The little boy tried to convince me that he had seen a strange creature under his bed.
increase
증가시키다
The city plans to increase the speed limit next year.
manner
예의범절
Sometimes, we learn about manners in the strangest places.
poem
an artistic piece of writing that usually has short lines and particular patterns of word emphasis, and often uses formal or literary language
What is your favorite poem?
protein
a substance that is essential for growth and repair of body tissue
You need to have essential proteins and vitamins for your health.
semester
either of two terms of about 18 weeks each that make up a school year
The fall semester begins in September.
submit
to agree
I have yet to submit my written report.
chore
a light, repeated task usually done to keep a house in order
If I didn't finish my homework and do my chores, I couldn't watch it.
difference
a state or quality in which people or things are not like each other
The main difference between the TVs is the price.
experience
to live through a situation experience can teach you much more than a book.
fountain
a structure, often decorative, from which a jet or stream of water issues
The fountains in the gardens are famous.
injure
hurt somebody or something
I was injured when I fell from the swing.
move
to change position
She moved here from Japan last year.
pay attention
주의를 기울이다
It's important to pay attention in class.
reach
to stretch or extend
She didn't reach the library until after dark.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
strengthen
to make something stronger or more convincing
We strengthened our team by adding some new members.
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