Book 1 Flashcards
V
to have the same opinion or belief as another person.
agree
/əˈɡriː/
The students agree they have too much homework.
n
a type of drink that can make people drunk.
alcohol
/ˈæl.kə.hɑːl/
A person should not drive a car after he or she has been drinking alcohol
V
to get somewhere.
arrive
/əˈraɪv/
They arrived at school at 7 a.m.
n
the eighth month of the year.
August
/ˈɑː.ɡəst/
Is your birthday in August?
n
a vehicle that moves across water.
boat
boat
There is a small boat on the lake.
n
the morning meal.
breakfast
/ˈbrek.fəst/
I ate eggs for breakfast.
n
a piece of equipment that takes pictures. .
camera
/ˈkæm.rə/
I brought my camera on my vacation
n
a city where a country’s government is based.
capital
/ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl/
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
V
to grab or get something.
catch
/kætʃ/
Did you catch the ball during the baseball game?
catch - caught - caught
n
a bird that lives by water and has webbed feet (= feet with skin between the toes), a short neck, and a large beak:
duck
/dʌk/
People feed ducks at the lake.
n
to get pleasure from something:
enjoy
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
The woman enjoys riding her bicycle.
n
to ask someone to come to a place or event.
invite
/ɪnˈvaɪt/
I will invite my friends to my birthday party.
V
to like something or someone a lot.
love
/lʌv/
I love my family very much.
n
one of 12 periods of time in one year.
month
/mʌnθ/
January is the first month of the year.
V
to go to a faraway place on vacation or business.
travel
/ˈtræv.əl/
They will travel to Argentina this summer.
adj
normal, or something that usually happens.
typical
/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
My typical breakfast is toast and eggs.
V
to go and spend time in another place or see another person.
visit
/ˈvɪz.ɪt/
She wants to visit her grandmother.
n
the temperature and the state of the outdoors.
weather
/ˈweð.ɚ/
Today’s weather is rainy and cloudy.
n
a period of time that is seven days long.
week
/wiːk/
What are you doing next week?
n
an alcoholic drink made from grapes.
wine
/waɪn/
The store carried both red and white wine.
n
a fun or exciting thing that you do.
adventure
/ədˈven.tʃɚ/
Riding in the rough water was an adventure.
V
to move close to something.
approach
/əˈproʊtʃ/
The boy approached his school.
adv
with great attention, especially to detail or safety.
carefully
/ˈker.fəl.i/
The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.
n
something that scientists use in chemistry.
chemical
/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
The scientist mixed the chemicals.
V
to make something new.
create
/kriˈeɪt/
She created an igloo from blocks of snow.
adj
morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant:
evil
/ˈiː.vəl/
They felt a strange, evil presence as they got closer to the house.
n
a test that you do to see what will happen.
experiment
/ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/
The student did an experiment in science class.
V
to cause someone or something to die:
kill
/kɪl/
I killed the fly.
n
a room where a scientist works.
laboratory
/ˈlæb.rə.tɔːr.i/
My mother works in a laboratory.
n
the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occurs.
laugh
/læf/
The sound of her laugh filled the room.
adj
strong and very easy to hear sound
loud
/laʊd/
The man’s voice was so loud that we all could hear him.
adj
worried and anxious because you think something bad will happen.
nervous
/ˈnɝː.vəs/
The boy became nervous when he heard the news.
n
an unpleasant sound.
noise
/nɔɪz/
The crying baby made a loud noise.
n
a type of work that you do for school or a job.
project
/ˈprɑː.dʒekt/
His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.
V
to make someone feel afraid.
scare
/sker/
My uncle was scared by what he saw in the room.
n
something that you do not tell other people.
secret
/ˈsiː.krət/
The two boys were sharing a secret.
V
to say something loudly.
shout
/ʃaʊt/
My boss shouted at me because I was late for work.
V
to use your nose to sense something.
smell
/smel/
The two friends smelled the flower.
adj
very unpleasant or serious or of low quality:
terrible
/ˈter.ə.bəl/
The way he treated his classmate was terrible.
adj
bad
: more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else that is also bad:
worse
/wɝːs/
Business was worse this month than last month.
n
a creature from a different world.
alien
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
The alien came in peace.
prep
in the middle of or surrounded by other things:
among
/əˈmʌŋ/
There was a red apple among the green ones.
n
a list of information.
chart
/tʃɑːrt/
We used a chart to see how we had improved.
n
a group of water drops in the sky.
cloud
/klaʊd/
The sky was filled with white clouds.
V
to say or write what someone or something is like.
describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
They described their tree as colorful, with gold ribbon and a star.
adv
at any time.
ever
/ˈev.ɚ/
Going skiing last winter was the most fun I’ve ever had.
V
to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do:
fail
/feɪl/
Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.
n
a score or mark given to someone’s work.
grade
/ɡreɪd/
I managed to get good grades on my report card.
adv
in place of someone or something else:
instead
/ɪnˈsted/
He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.
n
a place where you go to read books.
library
/ˈlaɪ.brer.i/
The library at school is full of books.
n
a picture produced using a camera:
photograph
/ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ.ɡræf/
I took this photograph with my cell phone.
n
a large round thing in space.
planet
/ˈplæn.ɪt/
Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
from Greek planan ‘wander’.
to give a description of something or information about it to someone:
report
/rɪˈpɔːrt/
Karen had trouble writing her report.
adj
more than two but not many.
several
/ˈsev.ɚ.əl/
He had to read several books for class.
n
the particular physical form or appearance of something:
shape
/ʃeɪp/
Even with your eyes closed you can feel the shape of it.
V
to find an answer to something.
solve
/sɑːlv/
All the students could easily solve the math problem.
adv
quickly and unexpectedly:
suddenly
/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
I was surprised when my friends suddenly shouted, “Happy birthday!”
V
to guess; to think that something is likely to be true:
suppose
/səˈpoʊz/
I suppose I should go home now.
V
to know the meaning of something that someone says:
understand
/ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd/
Henry could not understand the message.
understand / understood / understood
V
to look at something.
view
/vjuː/
Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.
adj
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:
appropriate
/əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
It’s appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.
V
to stay away from something.
avoid
/əˈvɔɪd/
Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.
V
to act in a particular way, especially to be good.
behave
/bɪˈheɪv/
She always behaves well when her father is around.
adj
peaceful, quiet, and without worry:
calm
/kɑːm/
A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.
n
a feeling of worry.
concern
/kənˈsɝːn/
I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.
adj
pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement:
content
/kənˈtent/
The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.
V
to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive:
expect
/ɪkˈspekt/
I expect the bus to be here very soon.
adv
often:
frequently
/ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
We meet frequently, either at the beginning or end of the week.
n
a thing that you do often.
habit
/ˈhæb.ɪt/
Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.
V
to teach someone how to do something:
instruct
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
My teacher instructs us in several subjects.
n
an important topic.
issue
/ˈɪʃ.uː/
The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.
pron
not one (of a group of people or things), or not any:
none
/nʌn/
There is none left.
adj
If people are …, they don’t become angry or upset easily.
patient
/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
I had to be patient and wait until 5 o’clock to leave.
adj
full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence:
positive
/ˈpɑː.zə.t̬ɪv/
She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.
V
to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws.
punish
/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.
V
to speak or act for a person or group.
represent
/ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
My lawyer will represent me in court.
V
to move back and forth or up and down quickly.
shake
/ʃeɪk/
When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.
V
to move out to cover a larger area.
spread
/spred/
I like to spread butter on my toast.
V
to walk slowly and calmly.
stroll
/stroʊl/
My dog and I strolled through the park today.
n
a very small town.
village
/ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/
There are only a few houses in my village.
adj
busy with or involved in a particular activity:
active
/ˈæk.tɪv/
It is important to be active and not sit around all the time.
n
a person who is more than 18 years old.
adult
/ˈæd.ʌlt/
My mom and dad are adults.
n
how many years someone has lived.
age
/eɪdʒ/
She died at the age of 80.
adj
not good; unpleasant and causing difficulties:
bad
/bæd/
She is unhappy because she had a bad day.
bad / worse / worst
n
a state where things are of equal weight or force:
balance
/ˈbæl.əns/
A good balance between work and fun helps keep you healthy.
n
a vehicle with two wheels powered by a human.
bike
/baɪk/
He rides his bike to school every day.
V
to pick something or make a decision.
choose
/tʃuːz/
I have to choose between taking art classes and sports lessons.
choose / chose / chosen
n
a person who studies mecicine and helps sick people.
doctor
/ˈdɑːk.tɚ/
You should go to the doctor when you are sick.
preposition
from the beginning to the end of a particular period:
during
/ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/
Did you sleep during the movie?
n
a sport with eleven members and an oval-shaped ball.
football
/ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
Football is a popular sport in the United States.
adj
enjoyable; giving pleasure, especially because of being not at all serious:
fun
/fʌn/
We had a fun time at the birthday party.
n
an activity where people compete against each other.
game
/ɡeɪm/
Let’s play a board game tonight.
n
the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body:
heart
/hɑːrt/
My heart beats fast when I am nervous.
n
a sport with clubs and a small white ball.
golf
/ɡɑːlf/
People play golf in nice weather.
V
to make something larger.
increase
/ɪnˈkriːs/
I will increase my score if I study for the test.
n
the time when a person is alive.
life
/laɪf/
My grandfather had a long life.
د
a unit of measurement that is 1,000 meters.
kilometer
/kɪˈlɒm.ɪ.tər/
A marathon is 42.2 kilometers.
adj
when something happens many times.
often
/ˈɑːf.tən/
He often goes to bed early during the week.
pron
(the state of having) enough or more than enough, or a large amount:
plenty
/ˈplen.t̬i/
We have plenty of fruit, so help yourself.
n
how heavy something or someone is.
weight
/weɪt/
I gained weight because I ate a lot of pizza.
adj
not next to each other.
apart
/əˈpɑːrt/
They moved apart and then came back together.
n
a characteristic of a person or thing.
attribute
/ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/
He isn’t very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes.
adj
able to use two languages equally well:
bilingual
/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
Since you already know English, after learning French you’ll be bilingual.
adv
Something …. different is very, very different from before.
completely
/kəmˈpliːt.li/
I was completely wrong.
V
to run or move quickly.
dash
/dæʃ/
Helen dashed up the stairs so she wouldn’t be late for her appointment.
n
a feeling of distaste and anger caused by something rude or unpleasant.
disgust
/dɪsˈɡʌst/
He felt disgust toward his date because she had such terrible eating habits.
adj
is what people like to wear and do now.
fashionable
/ˈfæʃ.ən.ə.bəl/
It is very fashionable to wear a hat.
adj
belonging or connected to a country that is not your own:
foreign
/ˈfɔːr.ən/
He has travelled widely in foreign countries.
n
a gap between people who do not understand each other.
gulf
/ɡʌlf/
There has been a gulf between James and Tony since their parents died.
(2nd meaning: a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast)
n
usually made of glass, and you can see yourself in it.
mirror
/ˈmɪr.ɚ/
He used the mirror to shine light in their eyes.
adj
are not made by people.
natural
/ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
We need to take care of the natural world.
adv
at the present time.
nowadays
/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/
Nowadays, not so many people smoke.
n
someone who joins in a social event or competition.
participant
/pɑːrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/
There were thousands of participants in this year’s marathon.
n
a formal custom that people do regularly.
ritual
/ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/
Ken was very interested to learn about the religious rituals of the natives.
adj
delivered by word of mouth : ORAL
spoken
/ˈspoʊ.kən/
We cannot take back what has been spoken.
n
games like running, jumping, football, and tennis.
sport
/spɔːrt/
She loves watching sport on TV.
adj
when something unexpected happens.
surprised
/sɚˈpraɪzd/
He didn’t appear at all surprised when he read the article.
adj
When you are not comfortable and feel unhappy.
tense
/tens/
I felt very tense waiting to hear the result of the vote.
adv
completely or extremely:
totally
/ˈtoʊ.t̬əl.i/
I am totally against that.
adj
not clear and gives very few details.
vague
/veɪɡ/
I asked him about his mother’s health, but he was very vague about it.
V
to let something happen.
allow
/əˈlaʊ/
Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.
V
to make something known.
announce
/əˈnaʊns/
He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.
prep
next to you.
beside
/bɪˈsaɪd/
The two brothers stood beside each other.
n
something difficult to complete.
challenge
/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.
V
to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:
claim
/kleɪm/
He claimed to know why the country’s laws were weak.
n
the particular state that something or someone is in:
condition
/kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
The patient’s condition was very good.
V
to do something to make something successful.
contribute
/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.
n
the way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same:
difference
/ˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/
The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
V
to split something into smaller parts.
divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/
We divided the pizza.
n
someone who is very good at doing something.
expert
/ˈek.spɝːt/
The wizard was an expert at magic.
adj
well known; known and recognized by many people:
famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.
n
a person’s strength or power.
force
/fɔːrs/
He used all his force to try and open the door.
n
to hurt someone or damage something.
harm
/hɑːrm/
A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.
V
to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
lay
/leɪ/
Don’t lay your socks on the floor.
n
a time without war.
peace
/piːs/
A white dove is a symbol of peace.
n
the son of a king.
prince
/prɪns/
The prince and the princess were married.
V
to stop someone from getting hurt.
protect
/prəˈtekt/
Firemen protect us from fires.
V
to know about something without being told.
sense
/sens/
I could sense that he was watching me.
adj
very quickly; happening or done quickly and without warning:
sudden
/ˈsʌd.ən/
He felt a sudden pain in his chest.
adv
for this/that reason.
therefore
/ˈðer.fɔːr/
He is fat. Therefore, he should go on a diet.
V
to agree to take something:
accept
/əkˈsept/
I accepted the girl’s very nice gift.
V
to put things in the right place.
arrange
/əˈreɪndʒ/
Please arrange the words in order from A to Z.
V
to go to an event, place, etc.:
attend
/əˈtend/
My sister and I attend the same school.
V
you run after people and try to catch them
chase
/tʃeɪs/
I was chased by a dog.
n
a sharp difference between two things.
contrast
/ˈkɑːn.træst/
The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.
V
to make people want to do something.
encourage
/ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/
My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.
adj
easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before:
familiar
/fəˈmɪl.i.jɚ/
The two friends were very familiar with each other.
V
to take a hold of someone or something suddenly.
grab
/ɡræb/
I grabbed a pear from the tree.
V
to keep something above the ground.
hang
/hæŋ/
I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.
hang - hung - hung
adj
extremely large in size or amount:
huge
/hjuːdʒ/
At work, my father drives a huge truck.
adj
needed in order to achieve a particular result:
necessary
/ˈnes.ə.ser.i/
A passport is necessary if you travel to other countries.
n
a way in which something is done or organized.
pattern
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people’s.
V
to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider:
propose
/prəˈpoʊz/
My grandmother proposed that we have our picture taken with Santa.
n
the reason that you do something.
purpose
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.
V
to stop holding something.
release
/rɪˈliːs/
She released the bird from her hands.
V
to need something or make something necessary:
require
/rɪˈkwaɪr/
We require teachers to have a university degree.
adj
You are satisfied when you have what you wanted.
satisfied
/ˈsæt̬.ɪs.faɪd/
I am very satisfied with your work.
adj
one only:
single
/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/
I have a single key in my hand
V
to pull something apart.
tear
/ter/
It is easy to tear paper.
N
an idea about how something works.
theory
/ˈθɪr.i/
We talked about Einstein’s theory of relativity in class.
n
a living thing that can move.
animal
/ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
My favorite animal is the panda.
n
a large vehicle that people travel on.
bus
/bʌs/
My father takes the bus to work.
(plural buses or US also busses)
n
a small animal related to lions and tigers that is kept as a pet.
cat
This cat is playing with a ball.
n
an order given to a person or animal to do something.
command
/kəˈmænd/
Joe gave the students a command to stand up.
V
to need something for support or help.
depend
/dɪˈpend/
My grandfather depends on a cane when he walks.
n
an animal with four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet or trained to work.
dog
/dɑːɡ/
This woman’s best friend is her dog.
n
an object that swings or slides open and shut.
door
/dɔːr/
Can you close the door, please?
n
a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family
friend
/frend/
Brian’s friend is very sad.
V
to be aware of sound through your ears.
hear
/hɪr/
Michelle cannot hear what you are saying.
hear - heard - heard
V
to do something that makes something easier for someone else.
help
/help/
Jane can help Nathan climb up the rock.
n
a big, strong animal that people ride and use for pulling heavy things.
horse
/hɔːrs/
I went to a farm and saw a horse.
n
a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses:
hospital
/ˈhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl/
The doctor talks to a patient at the hospital.
n
a body part used for standing and walking.
leg
/leɡ/
She hurt her leg.
adj
related to the treatment of illness and injuries:
medical
/ˈmed.ɪ.kəl/
Tyler is a medical student studying to become a doctor.
V
to move something to a position that is not closed, or to make something change to a position that is not closed:
open
/ˈoʊ.pən/
Amy likes to open the window to let fresh air in.
V
to move something towards yourself, sometimes with great physical effort:
pull
/pʊl/
The children pull the rope.
n
a small animal with long ears that lives in a hole in the ground.
rabbit
/ˈræb.ɪt/
Look at the rabbit in the park.
n
a place where children go to learn.
school
/skuːl/
The students study at school.
V
to use your eyes to look at something or someone.
see
/siː/
Steven does not want to see the scary picture.
see - saw - seen
n
the act of helping or serving someone.
service
/ˈsɝː.vɪs/
This coffee shop has excellent service.
n
a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:
benefit
/ˈben.ə.fɪt/
Being able to fly is a benefit to birds.
adj
having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective:
certain
/ˈsɝː.tən/
I am certain that zebras have stripes.
n
an opportunity to do something.
chance
/tʃæns/
I had a chance to see the Coliseum in Rome last summer.
n
a change made by something else.
effect
/əˈfekt/
The medicine had a good effect on the boy.
adj
necessary or needed:
essential
/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.
adv
at, to, or from a great distance in space or time:
far
/fɑːr/
It’s far from the east coast to the west coast of America.
far -** farther | farthest or further | furthest**
V
to think about something and pay attention to it.
focus
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.
n
the way in which something works or operates:
function
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.
n
the green leaves that cover the ground.
grass
/ɡræs/
The grass looked so soft and green.
V
to take care of something.
guard
/ɡɑːrd/
The police officer will guard us from any harm.
n
a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is:
image
/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/
The image of her eye was very clear.
adj
happening or done without delay:
immediate
/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/
An immediate response came from the pizza place.
adj
more important than anything else; main:
primary
/ˈpraɪ.mer.i/
His primary thoughts are about money.
adj
happy about what they have done.
proud
/praʊd/
She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.
V
to stay somewhere.
remain
/rɪˈmeɪn/
My sister had to remain home since she was sick.
V
to stop being active while the body gets back its strength.
rest
/rest/
I rested on the couch after work.
adj
existing or happening independently or in a different physical space:
separate
/ˈsep.ɚ.ət/
New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.
n
a place where something is, was, or will be built, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen:
site
/saɪt/
We found the perfect site for our picnic.
n
a part of an animal’s body that sticks out from its rear or back.
tail
/teɪl/
Our dog wags its tail when it’s happy.
n
a problem or a difficulty.
trouble
/ˈtrʌb.əl/
I have trouble working with my boss.
V
to describe or draw attention to a product or event by using a public medium.
advertise
/ˈæd.vɚ.taɪz/
The woman started a new company and needed to advertise her products.
adj
knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing:
aware
/əˈwer/
The student became aware that the teacher was watching him.
n
an object placed inside something to supply it with electricity.
battery
/ˈbæt̬.ɚ.i/
My brother needs a battery for his clock.
adj
the darkest color.
black
/blæk/
Our street is black at night because there are no street lights.
n
a place where a lot of people live.
city
/ˈsɪt̬.i/
Tokyo is a very big city in Japan.
V
to make something neat and tidy.
clean
/kliːn/
I clean our kitchen every Saturday.
n
an area of land with the same government and laws. .
country
/ˈkʌn.tri/
France is a country in Europe
V
to make something larger or more advanced.
develop
/dɪˈvel.əp/
This practice will help you develop your math skills.
adj
using electricity for power:
electric
/iˈlek.trɪk/
Some car companies make electric cars.
adj
in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.:
eventually
/ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/
He will eventually move to London to find a new job.
n
a piece of information that is true.
fact
/fækt/
A fact about South America is that it is a continent.
n
a transparent, breakable material.
glass
/ɡlæs/
Windows are made of glass.
n
the study of the past.
history
/ˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
History was my favorite subject in school.
n
everything in the physical world that is not made by people.
nature
/ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
On the weekends, I love to walk in nature among the trees.
adv
not at any time or not on any occasion:
never
/ˈnev.ɚ/
They never eat meat because they are vegetarians.
n
men, women, and children:
people
/ˈpiː.pəl/
How many people live in China?
adj
an artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses:
plastic
/ˈplæs.tɪk/
Many drinks are sold in plastic bottles.
n
a situation when something goes wrong.
problem
/ˈprɑː.bləm/
My problem is that I lost my dog.
n
a road in a city or village.
street
/striːt/
What is the name of the street you live on?
V
to have an opinion or thought about something.
think
/θɪŋk/
I think summer is the best season.
adj
without other people
alone
/əˈloʊn/
The boy wanted to be alone to think.
n
a set of rooms in a building where people live.
apartment
/əˈpɑːrt.mənt/
She has a nice apartment in the city.
n
a story in a newspaper or magazine.
article
/ˈɑːr.t̬ɪ.kəl/
Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?
n
a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures.
artist
/ˈɑːr.t̬ɪst/
He went to Paris to become an artist.
n
the way Someone feel and think.
attitude
/ˈæt̬.ə.tuːd/
John has a bad attitude. He’s always angry.
n
the state or quality of being beautiful.
beauty
/ˈbjuː.t̬i/
I heard my mother was a great beauty when she was young.
V
to say how two things are the same and different.
compare
/kəmˈper/
If you compare cats and dogs, you’ll see that they’re both good pets.
V
to say if something is good or bad.
judge
/dʒʌdʒ/
The boy was going to judge how his mother’s turkey tasted.
n
a regular publication with news, stories, and articles.
magazine
/ˌmæɡ.əˈziːn/
She likes to read fashion magazines.
n
a physical substance that things can be made from:
material
/məˈtɪr.i.əl/
Brick is a good material for building houses.
n
a time when food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
meal
/mɪəl/
Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy cereal.
n
the way to do something.
method
/ˈmeθ.əd/
One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.
n
a person who lives near you.
neighbor
/ˈneɪ·bər/
I like my neighbor because he’s very friendly.
adj
relating to work that needs special training or education:
professional
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training.
n
the extra money you make when you sell something.
profit
/ˈprɑː.fɪt/
I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.
n
how good or bad something is:
quality
/ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/
The quality of his car is very good.
n
an empty area.
space
/speɪs/
I don’t have much space for things in my small house.
n
the things that are used to walk up or down in a building
stair
/ster/
You can take the stair to the second floor.
n
a thing that stands for something else.
symbol
/ˈsɪm.bəl/
This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.
adj
(of the body) with little flesh on the bones; not fat.
thin
/θɪn/
The man was thin because he didn’t eat much.
n
a thin flat piece of paper or cloth
sheet
/ʃiːt/
I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.
adj
lucky;
fortunate
/ˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/
I was fortunate to get a seat.
V
to watch something.
observe
/əbˈzɝːv/
Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.
n
a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover.
book
/bʊk/
The man smiles as he reads his favorite book.
n
what people wear to cover their bodies.
clothes
/kloʊðz/
I bought warm clothes for the cold winter.
adj
the color of growing grass or leaves.
green
/ɡriːn/
I don’t like green apples.
n
the first month of the year.
January
/ˈdʒæn.ju.er.i/
My birthday is in January.
adj
the color of blood.
red
/red/
Jack is wearing a red shirt.
(red - redder - reddest)
adj
the word for the number 7.
seven
/ˈsev.ən/
I have seven colored pencils on my desk.
adj
able to be bought or used:
available
There were many seats available in the room.
n
a raised area of land. It is higher than the land around it.
hill
/hɪl/
The sun was rising above the green hills.
n
a long yellow fruit with soft white flesh inside.
banana
/bəˈnæn.ə/
Did you eat a banana for breakfast?
n
a food made from flour and water.
bread
/bred/
You need two pieces of bread to make a sandwich.
n
a sweet dessert made from flour, water, sugar, and eggs.
cake
/keɪk/
What a beautiful birthday cake!
n
an orange vegetable.
carrot
/ˈker.ət/
I put a carrot in my salad.
n
a bird that is often used for food.
chicken
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
Chicken is his favorite kind of meat.
n
a sweet food made from cacao beans.
chocolate
/ˈtʃɑːk.lət/
I made a chocolate cake for my mom’s party.
n
a type of healthy food that grows on trees and plants.
fruit
/fruːt/
Apples, pears, and oranges are types of fruit.
n
a set of instructions for cooking a certain type of food.
recipe
/ˈres.ə.pi/
Do you use a recipe when you make that sauce?
n
a business where people sit and eat food.
restaurant
/ˈres.tə.rɑːnt/
Let’s eat at the Indian restaurant.
n
a clear liquid that people need to survive.
water
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/
Drink eight cups of water every day.
n
a hard part of the body.
bone
/boʊn/
I brought home a nice bone for my dog.
n
the thing that trees are made of.
wood
/wʊd/
I put the pieces of wood in a pile.
n
the flesh of an animal when it is used for food:
meat
/miːt/
This piece of meat I’m eating tastes very good.
n
the organ in your head that lets you think.
brain
/breɪn/
You must use your brain to solve the problem.
n
a person who helps sick people in the hospital.
nurse
/nɝːs/
A nurse helped me get better.
n
a part of a fence or outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, usually made of metal or wooden strips
gate
/ɡeɪt/
Gates are usually made of metal or wood.
We want to put up a wooden gate around our house.
n
a flat round thing that you put food on.
plate
/pleɪt/
I put my plate down so I could put some food on it.
V
to put something in a particular place or position:
set
/set/
Please set the dice down on the table.
n
a home made by a spider.
web
/web/
Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage.
n
a solid piece of wood, stone, or ice.
block
/blɑːk/
I saw a block of ice on the floor.
V
to get together to do something.
unite
/juːˈnaɪt/
If we unite, we can finish our project faster.
n
an area of land without many plants or water.
desert
/ˈdez.ɚt/
Not many plants grow in the desert.
n
a present or something that is given:
gift
/ɡɪft/
Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads):
spider
/ˈspaɪ.dɚ/
Some adults have a fear of little creatures such as spiders.
n
a group of people who play music.
band
/bænd/
My brother is in a rock band.
