Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 1 (E)
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accident
something that happens without being planned and that is not expected
There a many car accidents in this area, so be careful when driving.
balance
an amount of money or points remaining
My balance of money in my account does not match the balance that the bank has for my account.
come over
to visit or stop by
I asked Nelson to come over to our house after work.
deposit
money paid to reserve a place
I had to put down a deposit on my apartment before I moved in.
education
an organized system of teaching and learning
Having a good education will give you many opportunities in life.
fatten
to give an animal or person food to make them fatter
Farmers often fatten their livestock so there is more meat.
feature
a part of something that makes it identifiable
Rolling hills are a lovely feature of the countryside I was visiting.
for a while
for a certain amount of time
Can we rest for awhile before continuing our hike?
get rid of
to remove; to eliminate
The school board member wanted to get rid of school sports, but the community protested against his proposal.
get sick
to become ill
I will get sick at the sight of blood.
gill
an organ that allows animals to breathe underwater
gills allow fish to breathe underwater.
knock off
to do something to remove an object or person from a certain position
He knocked off the ashes of his cigarette into the ashtray.
optimistic
the tendency to be hopeful and to emphasize or think of the good part in a situation rather than the bad part
Even after the divorce, the father remains optimistic that he can do a good job of raising his children alone.
overhead
located or functioning from above
A gaggle of geese flew overhead in a V-shape formation.
oxygen
a gas without taste, smell or color, forming part of the air
We need oxygen to live.
public
open for the use of the community
A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.
realize
to understand; to comprehend
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
receipt
a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or that goods have been received
Make sure you get a gift receipt in case she doesn't like the gift.
run errand
a short journey to take a message or to deliver or collect something
I have to run some errands at lunch.
spill
to cause to fall from a container
If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.
stay up
to purposely not go to sleep for some reason
The girls stayed up all night and chatted.
stuck in traffic
when someone is in a vehicle that is in slow moving traffic
Joan said that she would be late because she is stuck in traffic.
suburban
pertaining to, inhabiting, or being in a suburb or the suburbs of a city or town
She became bored of her suburban life and wanted to return to the city.
suppose
to think that something is likely to be true
I suppose that he will return home by 6 pm.
talented
skilled at some or many things
The talented young sculptor quickly made a name for herself among the art community.
tenant
A dweller in a place; an occupant
The new tenants that will be living here will arrive in a couple hours.
transportation
a means or system of moving something from one place to another
Korea's subway system is a very convenient form of public transportation; personal automobiles are not needed in Korea.
trip
to stumble
Tom tripped over the rock on the ground.
underworld
the imagined world of departed sould or spirits
The Greeks believed that Hades was the underworld.
warm-up
the act of generating heat as preperation for some kind of activity or simply to get prepared for something
The teacher told the students to do the warm-up activities at the beginning of the unit.
active
always doing things, especially with energy and enthusiasm
David needs an active lifestyle.
anniversary
the day on which an important event happened in a previous year
Friday is the my parent's 25th wedding anniversary.
assistant
someone who helps someone else to do a job
Barry is a competent assistant to Roy.
design
to plan; to invent; to formulate
Arnold designed a great plan to help us raise money.
direct
going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stoppin or changing direction
We traveled in a direct route all the way home.
exchange
to give something to someone and receive something from them
I've exchanged my jacket for a larger size.
extra
more than what is necessary
Having a part time job will give you extra money.
fascinating
very interesting, incredible
The story of the beginning of the church is fascinating.
figure out
to understand
It was difficult to figure out where the faint noise was coming from.
freedom
the right to make your own choices or decisions
When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
hang out
to spend free time with friends
Jessie and David like to hang out around the beach.
harmful
dangerous or of causing harm
Smoking cigarrettes is harmful to one's health.
impatient
unable to tolerate waiting
The impatient child cried because he wanted to leave .
latest
most current
Modern security systems employ the latest technology to stay one step ahead of criminals and intruders.
look over
to review something
Muriel was kind enough to look over my essay before I handed it in.
material
any physical substance, such as rock, wood, glass, plastic, etc
The material formed from the combination of metals, turned out to be very useless.
mechanic
a person whose job it is to fix and repair engines of vehicles and other machines
Reggie has been going to the same mechanic for ten years.
nervous
scared or worried
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
out of
to exhaust or use something up
I'm sorry, we're out of bread.
period
an measure or section of time
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.
relationship
the contact, friendship, communication etc. that exist between people
Sue has a good relationship with Tom. They are best friends.
reschedule
to agree to a new and later date for something to happen
I've had to reschedule my dinner appointment with Yolanda.
roommate
someone that shares a living space with another person
For some reason, David never gets along with his roommate.
solve
to clear up or explain a mystery, crime etc.
Sherlock Holmes always solves the crimes he encounters.
spill
to cause to fall from a container
If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.
throw
to send something through the air with force, espcecially by a sudden movement of the arm
Let's see who can throw the baseball the farthest.
thunderstorm
a storm with thunder and lightning and heavy rain
Hurricanes and thunderstorms can cause very bad flooding.
trouble
a problem; a difficulty
There was trouble at last night's football match after fans of both teams started fighting each other.
washing machine
an appliance that cleans clothing
I put too many clothes into the washing machine.
weapon
an object used to attack
The wanted man has many weapons that he had stolen earlier during the week.
alphabetical
in the order of the letters of an alphabet
The students were sitting in alphabetical order.
annoy
to bother; to make angry
Don't annoy your sister, she's had a bad day.
appreciate
to be grateful for something
I appreciate my mother taking care of me so many times.
award
prize
The film awards were presented annually.
careless
not giving enough attention to what you are doing
It was careless of you to forget your passport.
confirm
to make sure something is right by checking it again
You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.
corner
the point, area or line which is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, roads, etc.
There is a mailbox on the corner.
discover
to find out
Archaeologists are constantly trying to discover new knowledge.
inventor
a person who creates new things
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of his day.
keyboard
the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work
You need to be familiar with the keyboard in order to type quickly.
meal
an occasion when food is eaten, or the food which is eaten on such an occasion
I enjoy eating a large meal at lunch so that I'm not that hungry in the evening.
museum
a building for housing and displaying objects of artistic, scientific or historic interest
The history museum is closed on Sundays.
native
natural to; born in
Her native language was Italian, but after years of study she spoke English very well.
necessary
needed or having to be done; required
He lacks the necessary skills for the job.
organized
having a formal structure and being coordinated
The workers organized into a union to give them power against management.
overcrowded
too many people or things in one place
Most big cities are overcrowded with people.
particular
concerned with specific details
There is a particular order that needs to be followed.
permission
approval to do something
The teenager had to ask for permission to use his parents' car.
personally
straightforwardly
personally, I would prefer that you didn't ask me how much I weigh.
plate
A plate is a round or oval flat dish that is used to hold food.
We used paper plates at dinner so we didn't have too much to clean up afterwards.
poison
a substance that can make a person ill or cause death when it is taken into the body
Romeo drank the poison.
realize
to understand; to comprehend
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
request
to ask politely
Excuse Sir, if you have a moment, I would like to request your advice on a difficult matter.
rub
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up and down repeated movement
My mother rubbed some lotion onto my back.
run a fever
to be hot due to a sickness
I was running a fever when I came down with the flu.
season
a time of the year where the temperature and weather change
Even though the poles are cold, they do have a summer season.
shake hands
to join hands with another and move them up and down
They shook hands after they made the deal.
shaped
having a particular shape
Submarines are in the shape of cigars.
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.
thumbtack
a small pin that that is used to secure something to a wall, bulletin board, etc.
I used thumbtacks to put up my flyer about next week's party.
according to
as said by
according to the news, it will rain tomorrow.
address
the name of the house, street, town etc. where a person lives
My family moved to a new house 3 months ago, but I still don’t know the address.
as well
also
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.
badly
much or very much
He wants very badly to be considered for the top job.
cheer
to shout with excitement or praise
We all cheered for the group performing on stage.
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.
cramped
not very spacious
Bob's studio apartment was quite cramped.
crime
an action that break's a country's law
If you commit a crime, you will be punished.
cure
to fix or solve a health problem
Polio has essentially been cured.
daily
happening on or relating to everyday
There is a daily bus that stops here at 10:30 am.
disease
an illness or sickness
Modern medicine can help treat or cure many diseases that were always fatal in the past.
dugout
in baseball, the area where the manager and players sit
I had the chance to go to the dugout and get some autographs from the players.
exchange
to give something to someone and receive something from them
I've exchanged my jacket for a larger size.
flier
a small piece of paper with information on it about a product or event
We printed fliers to advertise our new cafe.
gentle
kind, calm or soft
He is very gentle with his children.
headache
a pain in the head
Do you have any pain killers? I have a terrible headache, and I can't concentrate.
ignore
to not pay attention to; to not act on
Please ignore that last email I sent you. It was meant for someone else.
jaw
the lower part of one's face which moves when they open mouth
Edgar broke his jaw and now cannot eat solid food.
kind
a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type
Vehicles run primarily on two kinds of fuel: petrol and diesel.
lemonade
soft drink flavored with lemons
Fresh lemonade tastes better than bottled ones.
midnight
the middle of the night, specifically 12 o'clock at night
My curfew is midnight on weekends.
playful
funny and not serious
The child was very playful and continued to entertain the adults around her.
portrait
a painting, portrait, drawing, etc of a person
I saw the lovely portrait that they had taken of Daisy.
probably
used for saying that you think that something is likely
Tom probably will go to the party tomorrow.
regular
usual; normal; customary
I’ll have the regular coffee with a little bit of sugar.
roomy
large, spacious
My dad will be pleased with the roomy kitchen.
sculpture
three dimensional art made of stone, metal, or other objects
The sculpture was made of stone, and it looked exactly like the king.
suburb
the area where people live that is just outside of a city
Many people like to live in the suburbs because they feel it is a better place to raise a family.
talent
a natural ability to do something
talent shows are always interesting.
twist
to turn, wind or bend
Andy twisted the bottle cap to open it.
appreciate
to be grateful for something
I appreciate my mother taking care of me so many times.
at least
not less than; a minimum of
at least they bought something.
avoid
to keep away from a person, place or thing
Sometimes, it is better to avoid someone, than to fight with them.
cancer
serious illness that is caused when cells in the body increase in an uncontrolled way
Smoking causes lung cancer, so its better not to smoke.
cause
to make something happen, usually something bad
The storm caused a blackout in many towns.
compliment
to praise or express admiration for someone
Everyone was complimenting Mimi on her wonderful dinner party.
connection
a state of being associated closely
The reason why your internet is not working is because there is no connection between your computer and the router.
contact lens
a pair of small unnoticeable discs worn over the eyes to correct vision defects
Maria prefers to wear contact lenses instead of her glasses.
correctly
properly
She correctly accomplished the task assigned to her.
disappoint
to fail to give or do something wanted, expected, or promised
David was disappointed because he couldn’t enter the competition.
elderly
old
Some elderly people need assistance in daily activities such as laundry.
employment
a job paying a salary or wages
He was laid off from his job and is not looking for employment.
flip flops
a pair of plastic sandals for use around water (syn. thongs, sandals)
You should wear flip flops when you use a public shower, so you don't get a foot fungus.
intersection
a place where streets meet or cross each other
The intersection of 3rd Avenue and Front Street is very busy.
introduce
to present for the first time
Tom introduced himself to the class.
load
to put something on a boat or truck
The workers on the dock loaded the ship with goods to be sent overseas.
management
the act or manner of handling, directing, and controlling something
Time management is one of the most important aspects of being an efficient worker.
overcooked
when food is cooked for too long a time
The ham was delicious but I thought that the turkey was overcooked and dry.
praise
to say something good about someone or something
I praised my dog for behaving well.
provide
to give or supply
The school provided the students with new text books.
rainforest
a dense forest that is usually seen in hot humid areas
One of the largest rainforests in the world is in Brazil.
replace
to get rid of someone or something and put a new person or thing in their place
I replaced my old pillow with a new one.
reserve
to keep aside; to hold out of use
I can't buy this coat right now, but if you would reserve it for me, I can buy it on Friday.
rhyme
the state of two words having the same end sound (e.g. “cat"-“bat")
In the 20th century, many poets stopped writing poetry in rhyme.
rob
to take something without permission
I was robbed of my gold necklace.
spacious
lots of space
My hotel suite was very spacious.
spare
extra
I have some spare mittens I can loan you if your hands are cold.
suffer
to feel pain
Since changing management, their sales have suffered.
therefore
for that reason or cause
I've decided take a year off and write a book, therefore I will not be renewing my contract.
worth
equal in value to something specified
How much do you think that artifact is worth?
a lot of
many of some thing or people
The shelf was filled with a lot of books.
afford
to be able to pay for something or afford its costs
I could not afford the tennis racquet I wanted so I decided not to buy anhything at all.
apply
to try to get
His daughter is applying for admission next year.
area
a distinct part or section; a place
Before the detonation of a nuclear device, the surrounding area must be cleared of all people for safety.
article
a usually short piece of writing, as in a magazine or newspaper
The Wall Street Journal contains articles pertaining to news from around the globe.
bet
to feel confident about an idea
I bet that the boss will approve of my new idea on how to save the company money.
bouquet
a bunch or collection of flowers
The bride held a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
carnival
a traveling amusement show with rides, refreshments and sideshows
carnivals usally travel during the summer months.
cheat
to act dishonestly
Children need to know that it is wrong to cheat.
concession stand
a place where people can buy food or drink at an event like a ballgame or concert
I'm going to the consession stand for a hotdog, do you want anything?
dirt
You can refer to the earth on the ground as dirt, especially when it is dusty.
They had dirt on their clothes from working in the garden.
elect
to choose someone by voting
She was elected to be the club president.
except
with the exclusion of
My family was all there except for me.
fear
feeling of being worried or excited or wanting to run and hide
Sue has a fear of heights.
feed
to give food to
Please remember to feed the dog before you leave for school.
figure out
to make a final decision; to realize
We need to figure out what we're going to do. -I think we should move to the city. -I agree.
formal
following the correct ways; official
Koreans have a casual, polite and a formal speech.
gather
to make or form into a group
We gathered the leaves into one pile.
graduate
to complete the requirements for a level of schooling
graduate students will be given preference for student housing over undergraduates.
increase
the growth in numbers, size, strength, quality, etc.
The increase of crime has led many people to buy home security systems.
loaf
bread which is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating
I prefer slicing a loaf of bread at home instead of having it done at the bakery.
multicolored
having many colors
A rainbow is multicolored.
prove
to show something is true
After being framed, it was difficult for the man to prove his innocence.
regular
usual; normal; customary
I’ll have the regular coffee with a little bit of sugar.
remind
to help someone to remember something
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
spotlight
a circle of strong light which is sent from a light source whose beam can be directed
The actor stood in the spotlight as he performed the play.
square
a flat shape with four sides at 90 degree angles
The cushion was in the shape of a square.
sunrise
when the sun moves into the sky in the morning
By sunrise, farmers are already up and hard at work.
wrap
to cover or enclose something with paper, cloth or other material
The clerk carefully wrapped the new wine glasses in paper.
yawn
to open the mouth wide and take in air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored
After ten hours of work, we all began to yawn.
across from
the opposite side
My apartment is across from the park.
beard
the hair that some men allow to grow on the lower part of their face
Merlin the magician is often shown with a long white beard.
billion
the number 1000 000 000 in America and 1 000 000 000 000 in Britain
I wish I had a billion dollars in my bank.
cost
to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
My job pays very well but it costs me time with my family.
dawn
the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky
I was up by dawn to make it to the airport on time.
development
advance; growth
I will ensure the continued development of our company.
display
a thing or a collection of things presented in an orderly way for people to see
The display had many lovely earrings.
electricity
a form of energy
When there is a blackout, electricity doesn't work.
fan
someone who supports and admires a person, sport, sports team, etc.
I am not a very big fan of soccer.
fill up
an act or instance of filling up with something such as fuel
filling up a bathtub needs a lot of water.
forest
a large piece of land covered with trees
I want to go to the black forest in Germany.
goldfish
a small yellow or orange fish often kept in fishbowls or pools
I have many cute goldfish in my aquarium at home.
grain
a food that comes from grass, like wheat, rice, and corn
It is impossible to count every grain in bread.
grind
to crush into small pieces
We must grind the blocks of salt so we can distribute them more easily.
leak
to flow like water slowly out of a container
Water is leaking from the garden hose.
mustache
hair that grows above the upper lip
The teenager boy was trying to grow a mustache.
newsstand
a table or temporary structure used as a small shop for selling newspapers and magazines outside in public places
She bought the morning paper from the newsstand right outside the subway station.
notice
a board, piece of paper, etc. containing information or instructions
I received a notice in the mail about the big sale at the department store.
perform
to entertain an audience
The children are very excited to perform in tonight's concert, and their parents are looking forward to watching.
plaid
having differently colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
Betsy wore a cute plaid skirt to school.
polar bear
a white-furred bear that is native to the Arctic Circle
Polar bears are excellent swimmers.
rectangular
a flat shape with four sides at 90 degree angles, and with opposite sides of equal length
We used rectangular bricks to build a sturdy wall.
retirement
an act of leaving or time when one leaves the workforce and stops work
After his retirement, he was able to play a lot of golf.
sold out
to dispose of entirely by selling
We sold out of banners in the first few hours of the event.
spice
something used or added to make food taste good
I like to add some spices to my hamburger.
strength
the state or quality of being strong
She has the inner strength to overcome just about any obstacle.
totally
completely
Dexter completely surprised everyone with his awesome costume.
truly
genuinely, truthfully
We truly feel that she is the right person for the job.
waste
to use more than is necessary of something, or not to use something in a useful way
Tom always wastes food when he goes to a buffet.
wrong
incorrect
Two of your answers were wrong.
air conditioner
a device that controls the temperature inside a room
You will need to get an air conditioner because August is so hot in my country.
aquarium
An aquarium is a building, often in a zoo, where fish and underwater animals are kept.
My class took a trip to the aquarium today.
bend
to assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction
The trees were bending in the wind.
besides
other than
Everyone besides Kerry is eager to travel to the coast this weekend.
celebrate
to mark a happy occasion by doing something special
Each year, Chinese people travel extensively while they celebrate the Lunar New Year.
cheer
to shout with excitement or praise
We all cheered for the group performing on stage.
complain
to say you're not satisfied with something
Tom complained when David received more food than him.
custom
a normal or common action for a particular culture
It is custom for males to pursue the females.
day off
a day when someone does not have to go to work or school
Saturday and Sunday are his days off.
due
the time something should be returned
Make sure you don’t forget when the assignment is due.
fail
to not succeed, not do something or not help when it was expected
I was angry because I failed the test. I failed to give you the message in time.
friendly
behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone
My classmates are all so very friendly.
habit
an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary
Some habits are hard to overcome.
heel
the back part of the foot, under and behind the ankle
The shoes are a bit small. I have a blister on my heel after wearing them all day.
humorous
making a person smile or laugh
The book was one of the most humorous I have ever read.
in front of
ahead of
A woman with a large hat was sitting in front of me in the theater.
injure
to cause harm to someone
I was injured when I fell from the swing.
match
It two colors, designs or objects match, they are similar or look attractive together
My jewelry matches my outfit.
mean
unkind or pleasant
The old man who lives at the end of the block is so mean to the children.
novel
a fictional prose narrative
Frankenstein is said to be the first science fiction novel about a mad scientist creating a monster out of dead body parts.
recommend
to give advice or tell someone to do something that is seen as beneficial
I recommend stretching every morning right after you get out of bed.
refuse
to not accept something offered
Even though I was offered a high paying job, the hours coincided with my school hours, so I refused.
retail
the sale of goods to consumers, usually in small quantities
Common citizens buy the majority of their goods from retail stores.
soldier
a member of an army
Most soldiers are well-respected by their citizens.
try out
to see how skillful one is in something
I will try out for the school play tomorrow.
type
a group of people or things with similar qualities that make them different from other groups
There are many types of chocolate in the world.
upstairs
the upper part of a house, building, or structure
The upstairs is usually very warm in the summer.
usually
under normal conditions; commonly
Dinner at my house is usually at six o'clock.
weakness
a negative characteristic
His weakness is that he can not focus very well.
without
not having or doing something
I am without my trusted advisors.
back and forth
backward and forward
We walked back and forth because we couldn’t find the post office.
character
a person in a book or movie
My favorite character in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter.
checkered
having a pattern of different colored squares
A chess board has a checkered appearance.
collection
a group of similar things kept together
Tom has kept a stamp collection ever since he was a young boy.
community center
a building or other place in which members of a community may gather for social, educational, or cultural activities
During the summer, there is a dance every Friday at the community center.
convenient
easy and comfortable to do or get to
Because both parents work, it is convenient for the family to eat fast food.
couch
a sofa
I bought a new blue sofa for my living room today.
craft
A craft is an activity such as weaving or pottery that involves making things skilfully with your hands.
The children enjoy making crafts.
curtain
a piece of material hung to cover a window, stage etc.
Sue bought purple curtains for her window.
fair
An event, usually for the benefit of a charity or public institution, including entertainment and the sale of goods
The county fair is a wonderful event where the entire county gets together in celebration.
foggy
when small drops of water form a cloud close to the surface of land or water
The morning fog covered the land in a blanket of white.
frightened
feeling afraid or nervous
Our frightened kitten ran under the couch and didn’t want to come out.
generous
willing to give money, help, kindness etc.
Pierre has always been a pretty generous man.
honestly
in a way that is truthful
We have always dealth honestly with our customers.
junk food
food that is unhealthy but is quick and easy to eat
Because it is so convenient, many people eat junk food for lunch.
kneel
to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground
The pastor asked the congregation to kneel.
laundromat
a place where a person pays money to wash their own clothes
I had to go to the laundromat to wash my clothes because my washer was broken.
leash
a chain, strap, ect. for controlling or leading an animal
I put a leash on my dog when I take him for a walk.
overweight
fat or heavier than usual
If you are not careful what you eat and don't exercise, you'll become overweight.
plant
When you plant a seed, plant, or young tree, you put it into the ground so that it will grow there.
In biology class, we planted seeds and will record weekly observations.
racquet
an object consisting of a net fixed tightly to an oval from with a long handle, used in various sports
We bought a new raquet when I joined the tennis team.
receive
to get or be given
The handsom baby received a lot of attention whereever he went.
rescuer
a person who saves another from danger
The rescuer gave his life to save the injured victims.
return
to send, bring, give, put, ect. something back where it came from
May I return these pants if they don’t fit?
risk
danger of losing something important
There is great risk of becoming addicted to gambling.
seed
the part of a plant from which a new one will grow
If you give the seed water, it will become a flower!
seldom
rarely not often
The temperature in these mountains seldom rises above freezing, perhaps only a few days a year.
stuffy
an unpleasant room or building that does not have fresh air
Open a window because it is too stuffy in here.
tight
affording little or no extra room
Her new jeans were very tight on her.
train
to develop or form habits, thoughts, or behaviors by discipline and instruction
I am being trained to be a police officer.
actually
in truth really
We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.
Antarctica
the continent that contains the South Pole
antarctica is the southern most continent.
antique
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.
biology
the scientific study of the natural processes of living things
We learned about photosynthesis in biology today.
blood pressure
a measure of the pressure at which the blood flows through the body
The nurse took my blood pressure and wrote it down on the chart.
brace
device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place
She uses her brace before playing tennis.
check
a written order, usually on a standard printed form, directing a bank to pay money
I wrote the grocery store a check for the amount I owed.
common
ordinary, with no special status or rank
Even a common cold is getting harder to cure.
deal
an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
He got a great deal on his new car.
dizziness
the condition of feeling dizzy
I suffer from dizziness whenever I go on a ride that goes round in circles.
emperor
a male ruler of an empire
Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France.
geology
the study of the rocks and similar substances that make up Earht's surface
If you study geology, you'll be able to identify substances like quarts, feldspar, and flint.
identification
a document that proves the identity of a person
He used his driver's license as identification.
interview
a meeting in which someone asks another person, especially a famous person, questions about themselves, work, or ideas
It is difficult to get an interview with famous people.
land
to come to shore
The Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America.
middle
the central point, position, or part
A scared dog was standing in the middle of the road.
nowhere
in or at no place, not anywhere
The children had nowhere to go.
nutrient
a substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism
Fruits and vegetables have many of the nutrients that people need.
outdoor
located outside a building
The farm has an old-fashion outdoor toilet.
owe
to be under obligation to pay or repay
I owe Kendall 5 dollars from lunch yesterday.
perfume
a liquid with a pleasant smell that is applied to the skin
My girlfriend has a perfume for each season of the year.
pessimistic
always looking on the bad side of a situation
My oldest brother is not always fun to be around because he is so pessimistic.
pilot
a person who flies an aircraft
Our pilot told us to fasten our seat belts because we were about to land.
ruin
to damage or destroy
Her dress was ruined when the red wine got spilled on it.
solution
a way to solve a problem
I've found a solution to our lack of space problem.
split
to divide into smaller parts
The class split into two groups.
starve
to become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
There are many children who are starving in the world.
steak
a thick slice of meat or fish
We enjoyed grilled steaks of beef for dinner.
sunlight
the light of the sun
sunlight is the most abundant source of energy on earth.
variety
pertaining to having different forms or types
There were a variety of students from different countries in the class.
artistic
relating to arts or artists
Cassie likes to paint and also to do other artistic activities.
awake
not being asleeep
Is Malcolm awake yet?
cellphone
a portable phone
Today, just about everyone has a cellphone.
cite
to mention or quote as an example or authority
Taking final exams is cited by most college students as being the most stressful experience.
come with
to accompany or to be included
Does the chicken combo come with biscuits?
deserve
to be worthy of; to earn by merit
In this movie, the lead actor's performance is so good that he definitely deserves a top acting award.
detail
a small piece of information
Every little detail is helpful in an investigation.
difficulty
a difficult situation; a situation that causes problems
I was having some difficulty understanding him speak because of his accent.
disagree
to have a different opinion
She often disagrees with my opinions.
frame
to put something like a picture, mirror, etc., into a board or case for enclosing
My dad framed my drawing and hung it in his office.
handpicked
specifically chosen by someone
The fruit was handpicked from the fields.
hate
to dislike someone or something very much
Jordan really hates being around dirty areas.
household
a social unit composed of those living together in the same dwelling
There are six members in total in our household.
illness
a sickness; the condition of being in poor health
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.
incredible
wonderful, fabulous
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
lead
to guide the actions of a person or group
I will lead the first group of tourists through the museum.
lizard
a small reptile that has a long body and short legs
In the tropics, a gecko is a lizard that can be commonly seen.
meaningful
important
The professor didn't really tell us anything meaningful about the final in today's study session. It was a waste of time.
measurement
the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.
mistake
an incorrect act
I've made a terrible mistake. I accidentally called my girlfriend by my ex-girlfriend's name.
nearby
close
Even though the park is nearby, I never go.
opportunity
an occasion for personal advancement or financial gain
The young girl had the opportunity to travel to Europe with her debate class.
originally
in the beginning
Otto originally believed that he was going to Germany instead of England.
prevent
to stop from happening
The Dutch have built advanced systems of dams and dykes to prevent the sea from flooding their lands.
rather
in preference to, or as a preference
He wants us to meet him here rather than go to his home.
responsibility
something that you have to do as a duty or job
It is your own responsibility to look after your health.
saucer
a small curved plate which you put a cup on
The white cup matched the white saucer that it was sitting upon.
suitcase
a rectangular case with a handle that is used for carrying clothes when travelling
She packed two suitcases for her trip.
teenager
someone who is aged between the ages of 13 and 19
As they go through puberty in your teens, teenagers tend to be more moody.
texture
an appearance and feel of a surface
The queen liked the texture of silk and ordered all her blankets to be made of this material.
affect
to cause a change in or have an effect on something
The people were badly affected after the tornado ripped through their town.
battle
a fight between armed forces; warfare
The battle ended with many deaths.
charity
an organization that helps poor people
I always make it a point to give a portion of my salary to charity every month.
civil
relating to citizens within one country
Freedom of speech is one of the most important civil rights of people in the US.
climate
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place
The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
conversation
a talk between two or more people where ideas, thoughts, feelings and questions are exchanged.
Steve and I had a great conversation about music.
currently
at this time
She currently works as a journalist.
decrease
to become less
There was a decrease in the popularity of fast food as people wanted to become healthy.
distinction
a difference between two similar things
There was some distinction between their projects.
flash
a sudden bright light that quickly disappears
There was a flash in the sky from the lightning.
forecast
a statement about what is going to happen
The weather forecast for the next three days is supposed to be warm and sunny.
fortune
wealth
He managed to save a fortune over his lifetime.
generally
relating to a general or quite non-specific manner
August generally brings the hottest days of summer.
head
to go towards
It was late and time to head home.
hopefully
used to express what you would like to happen
hopefully, the weather will stay nice for our baseball game today.
license
an official document of permission
You need to have a license is you want to cut hair for a living.
lose one's temper
to no longer be able to control one's anger
Carmen lost her temper after finding out that Bruce lied to her.
match
It two colors, designs or objects match, they are similar or look attractive together
My jewelry matches my outfit.
pass away
to die
All living things eventually pass away.
payment
the act of paying money
I own my car becaue I've finished making all the payments.
present
existing or happening now
DNA is present in every cell of the body.
reasonable
referring to a logical and right thing to do
He felt the price for the jacket was very reasonable so he purchased it.
rest
The rest is used to refer to all the parts of something or all the things in a group that remain or that you have not already mentioned.
I'm taking Joey, Mike, and Ricky to the park and you can take the rest.
selfish
only thinking of one's self
I think big businesses are quite selfish and only want to make money for themselves.
skill
the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude to do something well
He had a lot of skill in his job.
spoil
to go bad or rotten
I accidentally left the milk out all day and it spoiled in the sunlight.
stupid
not wise
I don't want to wear this raincoat. It looks stupid.
toothache
pain caused by something being wrong with one of the teeth
She is suffering from a severe toothache.
upset
to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry
It still upsets me when I think about what she said to me.
warty
being covered with warts
The toad's skin was warty.
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