several a number of customers have been calling about our sale next week.
aspect
one part of something that has many parts
Going to college is just one aspect of my plan to be a successful in life.
cite
to officially praise somebody
He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown.
earn
to deserve something
The film earned him international fame.
electronic
run on or by computers
People are shopping in an electronics store.
embody
to represent a concept or ideal in physical form
The new president seemed to embody the ideals of many people.
estimate
to make a general guess or judgment without using exact calculations regarding the value, quality, or nature of something
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.
range
the limits within which something extends or varies
For any problem, there is a range of possible solutions.
segment
a part divided from the other parts of something
She pulled off a segment of the orange she was eating and offered it to me.
soar
to increase a great degree in a short amount of time
As the stock market and currency value declined, the price of gold soared.
billions of
수십억의, 수많은
There are billions of people living in the world today.
communicate
to express information by writing, speaking or making gestures
Helen Keller could not speak but she learned to communicate.
convenient
suited to a person's comfort or ease of use
The subway's convenient to use because it's near my house.
conversation
an informal talk between a small group of people
At dinner, Steve and I had a great conversation about the meaning of life.
device
a machine that does a particular job
The hospital bought a new device for measuring blood sugar.
in order to
to make it possible for something to happen
You should make sure your room is dark in order to sleep better.
limited
restricted in extent or amount
Class size is limited to ten students.
locate
to find exactly where something is positioned
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors.
make sure
to become absolutely certain
Please make sure you turn off the light when you leave the room.
transmitter
a device for sending electromagnetic waves
There are big transmitters on the Seoul tower for broadcasting.
accepted
generally approved or compelling recognition
File sharing is the accepted norm among much of today's youth.
accomplishment
something that you succeed in doing after hard work
It is a great accomplishment to have graduated first in your class.
ambitious
being determined to achieve or be successful
His goals to become the next president were ambitious, but ultimately unlikely.
appreciate
to recognize the value, worth or importance of something or someone
Everyone recognized[appreciated] the true value of the work
challenging
demanding effort; difficult
Though we may fail, it is worth challenging.
confident
having or showing confidence
I felt quite confident before my interview.
define
to give an explanation
Abstract concepts like happiness or love are difficult to define, even though people know what they mean.
gadget
an interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
Her kitchen was full of the latest interesting gadgets that helped her prepare food.
motivate
to persuade someone to do something
She was motivated to do her best work from the man's nice words.
prestige
the high respect and status a person gains for being successful and important in a society
Her job as a researcher gave her a lot of prestige.
celebrity
a person, usually an entertainer, who is known by many people; a famous person celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan often have a lot of money.
contain
to have an item that holds something inside of it
Although the giant hairy scorpion's tail contains a mild poison, the poison will not kill a person.
discourage
to make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
If you make a bad grade on the test, do not let it discourage you.
immediately
without any delay, delay or distance
She would die if not treated immediately.
jail
a place where people who are being charged with or being punished for a crime are held
If you do not want to go to jail, then you should probably not commit crimes.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
I pretended to be sick because I didn't want to go to school.
reveal
to make something known that was secret or not understood before
The article did not reveal any new information about the president's plan.
spread
to become known by a greater number of people
The news about his victory spread very fast.
suicide
the act of purposely killing yourself because you no longer wish to live
She says she wants to commit suicide because she does not want to continue living.
threaten
to suggest that someone will be harmed or punished if a particular action is not taken
The principal threatened the students with a harsh punishment if they didn't behave.
affiliation
a connection with a group of people
The group has affiliations with several organizations abroad.
approved
established by authority
His credit card was not approved. After all he couldn't buy anything that day.
discount
a decrease in the regular price
University students are offered a discount when purchasing tickets.
intelligence quotient
지능 지수, IQ
Even though his intelligence quotient is 148, he isn’t interested in studying at all.
millionaire
a person with a net worth of $1 million or more
My friend is a wealthy millionaire.
ordinary
being not exciting or IMPRESSIVE
The queen was very upset because her son had married an ordinary girl.
professional
a person whose job requires special skill or education
Most of the students at our school want to be professional athletes in the future!
racial
relating to or according to race
Robert has an interesting racial background because his relatives are from all over the world.
score
to get or give points in a game, contest, or test
She couldn't score at all during the soccer game.
variety
a group or amount of different things or people
There were a variety of books available at the library.
besides
except; excepting
He can speak several languages besides his own.
drop out
to stop attending a school before fi nishing
My brother dropped out of college to start his own business.
entrepreneur
a businessperson who develops a new business
The young entrepreneurs developed a system to help newcomers get settled into a new city.
expand
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
After making a lot of money, he expanded his business overseas.
foundation
an institution, usually concerned with charity or research, which is supported by private funds
Our foundation was established to help students pay for university.
founder
one that founds or establishes an organization, business, school, or institution
He is the founder of this company.
philanthropist
a person who helps or gives to good causes
Bill Gates has become a prominent philanthropist giving millions to several charities.
specialize
to focus on one area of a field or profession
I’m going to specialize in certain areas of medicine after I graduate.
substantial
being large in degree, quantity, or size
He is a very rich man with a substantial amount of money and wealth.
wealth
riches
Their wealth comes from years of working and saving money.
accomplish
to succeed in doing something after working hard to do it
He is very fast. I was surprised that he accomplished his task in just one week.
cluttered
어수선한
Their house is cluttered with toys.
efficient
capable of producing the wanted result without wasting resources such as time, money or energy
This is not the most efficient way to do the job. I can show you a faster way.
fingertip
the end (tip) of a finger
Press the power button with a fingertip.
in addition to
as well as
He is going to enroll in Advanced Biology in addition to Physics II.
incredible
being very hard to believe
It's incredible that you passed the test without studying.
instantly
in a manner without delay; immediately
When the phone rang, she woke up instantly.
opportune
right for a particular purpose
She looked for a(n) opportune moment to tell him the bad news.
organized
having a formal structure and being coordinated
The program has been so organized that none of the talks overlap.
revolutionary
referring to a significant change in something revolutionary discoveries in science is helping people to live longer lives.
dictate
to say or state a thing with power and control
My boss dictated what we had to do that day.
exhausted
very tired
After the marathon, I was exhausted.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
Small boats are floating on the water.
folktale
a tale or legend originating among a people
When they were young, they loved to hear exciting folktales!
greedy
wanting to have more of something than you need or already have
Share your food with your friends and don't be greedy.
harvest
to gather CROPS from the fields after they are fully grown to be used, eaten, or sold
The man is harvesting carrots and peppers in the field.
laden
load or burden
The branches are heavily laden with fruit.
prepare
to create or make something so that it is ready to be used, eaten, or applied
I prepared for the dinner, and my three guests arrived.
unto
to
The people presented beautiful gifts of gold and silver unto the king every year.
yam
a root vegetable which is like a potato, and grows in tropical regions
We planted yam in our garden.
atmosphere
the air around a PLANET
The atmosphere of the Earth is rich with the elements needed for life.
crater
a large hole in the earth's surface that is usually caused by the impact of a large object
The craters we can see on the surface of the moon.
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
The storm destroyed the old barn.
enormous
very large; unusually large
The enormous machine did not fit through the door.
erosion
the act or process where something is slowly reduced or destroyed over time by contact with water, wind, or ice
River erosion created the Grand Canyon.
estimate
to make a general guess or judgment without using exact calculations regarding the value, quality, or nature of something
I estimate about a hundred thousand people will come to the city for the festival.
meteoroid
a body moving in the solar system that is smaller than an asteroid and would become a meteor if it entered Earth's atmosphere
Space is full of rock-like objects of all sizes called meteoroids.
recognize
to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.
shooting star
a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
As they watched the shooting star, they made a wish.
vegetation
plants that grow in a specific area or plants in general
The thick vegetation of the jungle prevented the people from exploring the area.
affect
to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
Her sickness began to affect her work.
carry
to hold or support something as you move with it
That bag is difficult to carry. It's too big.
cause
to create an effect or result
The gloomy weather caused her to be depressed.
colony
a group of people, animals, or plants of a particular type that live in the same place
People from England came to the island and built a(n) colony there.
decline
a decrease in the amount, strength or importance of something
The decline of the balance in my bank account makes me sad.
mite
a very small creature
That cat has mites in its ears.
nectar
the sweet liquid found in plants
The nectar from the fruit made my hands sticky.
organic
relating to food made without certain chemicals, or farming methods that use few chemicals
Even though they cost more, you should buy organic fruits and vegetables.
pesticide
a chemical substance used to kill PESTS
Dad sprayed the garden with pesticide.
pollinator
an agent, such as an insect, that moves POLLEN from one plant to another plant for the purpose of producing seeds
A butterfly is a(n) pollinator of many flowers.
adopt
to take on a new style, manner or practice, often from a borrowed source
The parents decided to adopt a new strategy for disciplining their child.
artifact
an object, such as a tool, a weapon or a bowl, that was made by humans in the past
Swastikas have been found on artifacts in Greece from 9500 BCE.
comet
an object in space that looks like a star with a long, bright tail
Halley's comet can be seen from earth every seventy-six years.
insignia
a badge or sign showing an affiliation to a group or rank
I could tell she was a Girl Scout because of the insignia on her vest.
pottery
pots, bowls, and other objects made from clay and hardened after being baked at high temperatures
The pottery was beautifully decorated with designs.
regard
to think about or consider someone or something in a certain way
She regarded his opinion as nothing more than silly ideas.
rotate
to move or turn in a circular direction around a central point
A washing machine’s motor rotates very quickly to wash clothes.
sacred
related to a religion
The land was considered sacred by the people's old religion.
speculate
to think about something and guess what is possible or likely
Since she never talks, we can only speculate what she is thinking.
swastika
A symbol of a cross bent in right angles either clockwise or counter clockwise
The swastika is a powerful symbol with a long history.
catchy
인기를 얻기 쉬운, (곡조가) 재미있어 외우기 쉬운
The commercial has a catchy jingle that I can't get out of my head.
contribution
the act of helping a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
We all made contributions to the homeless shelter.
fame
the state of being well-known
Because of his fame, everyone listens to his words.
influential
having the ability to influence someone or something
Albert Einstein was very influential in the development of the atomic bomb.
memorable
worthy of being remembered
Can you tell us any memorable film if you have one?
prestigious
respected as being important and having a high status in a society
Melody won a prestigious award for her expertise as a pianist.
score
a piece of writing that shows all of the notes and parts of a piece of music
The director invited him to score the movie.
struggle
to make great efforts; to try hard
Some patients struggle many years in their fight with cancer.
tune
a group of musical notes that make a nice sound
You can even request your favorite tune from the piano player.
well off
부유한, 유복한
She was born into a well-off family.
bar
to prevent someone or something from entering or leaving an area
She bars smoking in the room.
dedicate
to work hard on something because you consider it to be important
Doctors dedicate their lives to helping other people.
enforce
to make someone think or do something
There is a law against using a cell phone while driving, but the law is not enforce very well.
isolated
far away from other places
The isolated village does not get many visitors.
monastery
a place where monks live
Monks no longer live in the monastery, but tourists can visit the historic site.
monk
a male member of a religious group who lives with men apart from other people
The monks had to follow strict rules about not eating meat or drinking wine.
occupy
to fill a time, a space, or an area
The men's basketball team occupies the weight room for two hours every day.
peninsula
a narrow strip of land projecting from the mainland into a sea or lake
I would love to visit the peninsula in Greece where the sacred Mount Athos is located.
temptation
something attractive and enticing
She did not want to go into the candy store because chocolate was too much of a temptation for her.
worship
to show great respect towards a god or higher being
Did people in that ancient culture worship the great stone heads or use them for decoration?
comprise
to consist of
Women comprise 44% of hospital medical staff.
fellow
a person that you work with or that is like you
Many of my fellows agreed with the plan to modernize our accounting system.
independently
in an independent manner
Don't act independently during the trip.
inspire
to give someone an idea to do or make something
His lifestory inspired me to follow my dreams.
miniature
made to be much smaller than normal
That miniature shirt is for a doll.
pun
a funny way to use a word that expresses more than one meaning
I don't have time to pun around with you. I'm serious!
replica
an exact copy
I purchased a replica of one of Picasso's paintings.
revolution
a sudden or significant change in something
The French revolution replaced the king with a democratic government.
sculptor
a person who creates SCULPTURES
The sculptor created the beautiful statue out of metal.
sculpture
the practice of creating artistic objects from wood, clay or other materials
Greek sculpture is admired throughout the world.
abandon
to leave a person who needs your help
The home was abandoned after the hurricane had damaged it beyond repair.
challenge
to formally invite someone to compete against oneself
The hike up the mountain really challenged my endurance.
consummate
very skillful; being really bad
Going on the weekend stag party to Barcelona was a consummate experience.
desperately
in a DESPERATE way
I desperately need some cash but I can't find an ATM.
disappoint
to not satisfy someone by failing to do something
You disappoint me every time you say something mean.
exquisite
made in a very beautiful and careful way
The cups and plates you bought to use when hosting a fancy dinner party are very exquisite!
found
to establish an organization such as a business, school, or institution
I founded the club three years ago.
hail
to praise someone or something for good qualities
The conference was hailed as a great success.
priest
a person whose job is to perform religious duties and lead religious ceremonies in certain religions
The priest of the church starts the service every Sunday morning.
surpass
to go beyond or achieve more than someone or something else
The runner hoped to surpass his competitor's record speed.
alternate
to make things happen one thing after another in a repeating pattern
We alternate in doing the household chores.
breath
the air that goes into and out of one's lungs
She breathed deeply before speaking again.
defend
(sports) to attempt to prevent another team from scoring
The goalkeeper was defending the goal.
divide
to become separated
Great Britain and France are divided by a body of water called the English Channel.
equipment
the tools, supplies, or materials needed to perform a task or activity
We offer camping equipment including tent, sleeping bags, and many other items.
originate
to create or start something
Burritos originated in Mexico.
popularity
the state of being liked or supported by a large number of people
His books gained popularity with readers.
prevent
to keep something from existing or happening; to keep someone from doing something
Locking the doors will prevent thieves from entering your home.
referee
the official in a sport or activity who makes sure the rules are being followed referees must know the rules of their sport better than anyone else.
comply
to act in agreement with another's wishes or in obedience to a rule
The company worked hard to comply with the government's rules about pollution.
fair
meeting the common standard of what is right and acceptable
The judge made sure that the man received a fair trial.
funding
money given by a government or organization for an event or activity
The funding for the school building project was not sufficient, so project had to be halted.
government
the group of people who rule a nation
The children’s father worked at a government office in the city.
pass
to succeed on a test or complete a class
If you don’t study hard, you won’t pass the test.
practice
to live according to the rules, customs, and teachings of a certain religion
When are you going to put the plan into practice?
setback
차질
The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
spectator
someone who watches an event
The football drew many thousands of spectators, both at the actual game and on TV.
state
to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
You must arrive at the time stated.
supposed
to required to do something
She was supposed to meet me here.
absorb
to take in a liquid or other substance
A sponge is used to absorb water and liquids.
beneficial
giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
A college education will be beneficial to you in the future.
carbon dioxide
a gas that is produced from the burning of coal, natural gas
Until recently, the United States was the largest emitter of carbon dioxide emissions.
construct
to build something
The city is going to construct a new park downtown.
convert
to switch something from one state, method or purpose to another
You should convert your American dollars into Korean won.
drain
(for liquid) to flow away from a place slowly
The water couldn't drain through a small hole.
furthermore
in addition to what has recently been said
We are too tired to go out. furthermore, we have a long day tomorrow, so we need our sleep.
install
to set something up, such as a piece of EQUIPMENT or a computer program, so that it is ready to use
We just installed a new program on our work computers that helps us work more efficiently.
Norwegian
노르웨이 사람, 노르웨이의
A norwegian glacial lake and an aurora are so fantastic.
remove
to ELIMINATE something; get rid of something completely
It was impossible to remove the gum in Henry's hair.
complex
not being simple
The map was very complex and difficult to understand.
consult
to ask the advice or opinion of a person who specializes in a certain area
If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
container
an object that is used to hold or store things
There was a big container of baking soda in the kitchen cupboard.
formula
a symbol, using letters or numbers, that shows a mathematical or scientific rule
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.
product
something that is made or grown, often in large amounts, in order to be sold
Every customer will want to buy our new product!
react
to behave in a certain way as a response to something
How did they react when they learned the news?
recycle
to send used things to be turned into new materials
If you recycle the glass bottle instead of throwing it away, it will help save the environment.
ruin
to damage or completely destroy something
After the fire, the house was ruined.
sorting
분류, 구분 sorting is a very important part of the national mail service.
unique
being different from everyone or everything else of its kind
I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s unique.
aurora
오로라, 극광
When you travel in Norway, don't skip seeing a glacial lake and an aurora.
blackout
a period when all lights are off
The severe storm effected the power and their was a blackout in my town.
electron
run on or by computers
I want to buy an electronic dictionary.
explosion
the act of something bursting into small pieces loudly
The explosion of the rocket shook many homes.
interact
to act with something else in order to produce a particular effect
You have to understand how cells interact.
knock out
나가 떨어지다
He was knocked out in the seventh round.
radiation
potentially harmful waves of energy given off by nuclear activity radiation is very powerful and can cause a body harm.
release
to free a person or thing from a limited or locked place, such as a prison, a CAGE or a container
After catching 30 fish, the fisherman released them back into the ocean.
shut down
to cease or stop
The workers shut down the factory for a day by refusing to work.
solar flare
an eruption of gas and energy from the surface of the Sun
A huge solar flare is predicted to fry the Earth.
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