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 medicine 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 … 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
the skill or activity of keeping records of the money a person or organization earns and spends
accounting
/əˈkaʊn.t̬ɪŋ/
He works for an accounting firm.
V
to interest or attract someone:
appeal
/əˈpiːl/
Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.
V
to think that something is true, even with no proof.
assume
/əˈsuːm/
I assume you are both familiar with this plan.
V
to take something and then give it back later.
borrow
/ˈbɑːr.oʊ/
Can I borrow a pencil to use today? I’ll give it back to you tomorrow.
n
a person or business that pays another to do a service.
client
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/
She has many clients who enjoy coming to her salon.
n
the center of most cities.
downtown
/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
The downtown area is filled with many tall buildings.
(UK central, centrally)
adj
not interesting or exciting in any way:
dull
/dʌl/
The movie was very dull. I fell asleep watching it.
V
to make people feel ashamed or foolish.
embarrass
/ɪmˈber.əs/
He was embarrassed when he couldn’t remember her name.
n
an amount of money paid to use a bus, train, or taxi.
fare
/fer/
Since he is a senior, my grandfather pays a low fare for the bus.
adj
of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past:
former
/ˈfɔːr.mɚ/
The hotel, a former castle, was built over 200 years ago.
V
to start a company or organization.
found
/faʊnd/
The Pilgrims founded one of the first colonies in the United States.
V
to use money in a way that will bring a profit later.
invest
/ɪnˈvest/
I invested money in a new building that should bring me a profit.
n
an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing:
loan
/loʊn/
I got a loan from the bank.
adj
suitable for the situation in which something is used:
practical
/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
Learning English is practical; you can use it in many places.
n
1/4 or 25% of something.
quarter
/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚ/
He paid a quarter for the candy.
n
how much money a person makes at his or her job.
salary
/ˈsæl.ɚ.i/
He got a new job with a better salary.
n
money given so someone can go to school.
scholarship
/ˈskɑː.lɚ.ʃɪp/
I got a scholarship to help me pay for university.
adj
If something exists for a short time.
temporary
/ˈtem.pə.rer.i/
This car is only temporary: I’ll get a new one soon.
n
a collection of valuable things, especially jewels or gold.
treasure
/ˈtreʒ.ɚ/
They became very rich when they found the buried treasure.
V
to try very hard to get someone to do something.
urge
/ɝːdʒ/
He urged them to believe his story.
n
a person who teaches sports.
coach
/koʊtʃ/
My coach gets very excited during games.
V
to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour:
control
/kənˈtroʊl/
To control the TV, just push the buttons.
n
something that tells you what something or someone is like:
description
/dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.
adj
If something goes straight between two places.
direct
/dɪˈrekt/
The green path is a direct route to my house.
n
a test of a student’s knowledge or skill in a particular subject :
exam
/ɪɡˈzæm/
I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.
n
something that is typical of the group of things that it is a member of:
example
/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/
Cola is an example of a soft drink.
n
the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow.
limit
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.
adj
If something is …., it is nearby.
local
/ˈloʊ.kəl/
The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.
adj
used for describing something with a special and exciting quality:
magical
/ˈmædʒ.ɪ.kəl/
The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.
n
letters and other things sent to people.
/meɪl/
I get a lot of mail because I have friends all over the world.
n
a long printed story about imaginary characters and events:
novel
/ˈnɑː.vəl/
He wrote a great novel about ancient China.
n
the plan for a story or essay.
outline
/ˈaʊt.laɪn/
Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.
n
a person who writes poems.
poet
/ˈpoʊ.ət/
William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.
V
to produce writing or images on paper or other material with a machine:
/prɪnt/
Make sure that you print your name clearly.
n
one part of a book or movie.
scene
/siːn/
A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.
n
a thin flat piece of paper or cloth
sheet
/ʃiːt/
I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.
adj
People who show a lack of serious thought.
silly
/ˈsɪl.i/
I made a silly mistake of dropping mom’s vase.
n
a place where you can buy things.
store
/stɔːr/
I picked up a few things at the grocery store.
V
to feel pain; to experience physical or mental pain:
suffer
/ˈsʌf.ɚ/
Her headache made her suffer all day.
n
new things made by using science.
technology
/tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
He loves technology such as laptop computers.
prep
on the opposite side of:
across
/əˈkrɑːs/
He walked across the board to the other side.
V
to let air go in and out of your body.
breathe
/briːð/
We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.
n
a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something:
characteristic
/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
One characteristic of tigers is their black stripes.
V
to eat or drink something.
.
consume
Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.
V
to make someone have strong feelings of happiness and enthusiasm:
excite
/ɪkˈsaɪt/
I heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.
adv
very;
extremely
/ɪkˈstriːm.li/
I was extremely worried about him.
n
the feeling of being afraid.
fear
/fɪr/
I have a great fear of skateboarding.
adj
lucky;
fortunate
/ˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/
I was fortunate to get a seat.
V
If someone …. to do something, he or she does it by chance.
happen
/ˈhæp.ən/
I happened to meet some new friends at school today.
n
how long something is from one end to the other.
length
/leŋθ/
The length of the floor is three meters.
n
something you do wrong.
mistake
/mɪˈsteɪk/
My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.
V
to watch something.
observe
/əbˈzɝːv/
Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.
n
a chance to do something.
opportunity
/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/
I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.
n
something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a competition or game or that is given to someone as a reward for doing very good work:
prize
/praɪz/
I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.
n
a contest to see who is the fastest.
race
/reɪs/
Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.
V
to suddenly understand
realize
/ˈriː.ə.laɪz/
After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.
V
to give an answer to what someone else said.
respond
/rɪˈspɑːnd/
When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.
n
a chance of something bad happening.
risk
/rɪsk/
I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.
n
to ask yourself questions or have a need to know.
wonder
/ˈwʌn.dɚ/
The young mother wondered if she’d have a boy or a girl.
adv
something has not happened up to now.
yet
/jet/
We can’t go out yet; we’re still eating.
n
the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings:
art
/ɑːrt/
My sister likes to look at the art in the museum.
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.
n
a group of people who share the same area or interests.
community
/kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/
The community got together to plant trees
n
the twelfth month of the year.
December
/dɪˈsem.bɚ/
The last day of the year is December 31st.
n
the main meal eaten in the evening.
dinner
/ˈdɪn.ɚ/
I had a hamburger for dinner.
V
to stop or finish
end
/end/
They are happy because the teacher wanted to end the class early.
V
to give one thing in return for another.
exchange
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
The men exchange business cards.
n
a group of people who are related to each other.
family
/ˈfæm.əl.i/
There are four people in my family.
prep
used to show the place where someone or something starts:
from
/frɑːm/
Chris studies from 10 o’clock to noon every morning.
adj
the color of growing grass or leaves.
green
/ɡriːn/
I don’t like green apples.
n
the place where a person lives.
home
/hoʊm/
The family likes to stay at home on the weekends.
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.
V
to begin doing something.
start
/stɑːrt/
Catherine has to start work at 8 o’clock in the morning.
adv
with each other:
together
/təˈɡeð.ɚ/
Let’s work together to finish the project.
n
a school where people study for a degree.
university
/ˌjuː.nəˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
My dream is to go to a good university.
V
to have clothing on your body.
wear
/wer/
The man has to wear a suit to work.
** wear / wore / worn**
n
a period of 365 days or twelve months.
year
/jɪr/
You become one year older every birthday.
V
to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it:
appreciate
/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
I can appreciate the lovely scenery.
adj
able to be bought or used:
available
There were many seats available in the room.
V
to defeat or do better than
beat
/biːt/
I managed to beat everyone in the race.
beat | beaten or US also beat
adj
full of light, shining:
bright
/braɪt/
The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.
V
to do something to show that an event is special.
celebrate
/ˈsel.ə.breɪt/
We all celebrated when we heard the great news.
V
to make a definite choice
decide
/dɪˈsaɪd/
He tried to decide which one to eat first.
V
to go away or not be seen.
disappear
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr/
The top of the building is disappearing in the clouds.
adv
used after words beginning with any-, every-, no-, and some-, or after how, what, where, who, why, but not which, to mean ‘other’, ‘another’, ‘different’, ‘extra’:
else
/els/
I wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.
adj
reasonable or right.
fair
/fer/
He sold me his car for a fair price.
V
to move easily and continuously in one direction.
flow
/floʊ/
The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.
adv
If you move …, you move in the direction in front of you.
forward
/ˈfɔːr.wɚd/
When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.
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 point on a scale that measures something.
level
/ˈlev.əl/
Please check the level of the temperature.
adj
A … person or thing is the only one in a given place.
lone
/loʊn/
A lone man walked along the street.
n
a pool of liquid on the ground.
puddle
/ˈpʌd.əl/
When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.
n
the answer to a question.
response
/rɪˈspɑːns/
He asked if I was sad. My response was “No.”
n
a time of the year: spring, summer, fall, or winter.
season
/ˈsiː.zən/
Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.
n
a way to solve a problem.
solution
/səˈluː.ʃən/
There are many problems. We need solutions!
V
to use something carelessly and unnecessarily.
waste
/weɪst/
Turn off the water so you don’t waste it.
conj.
You use …. when you must choose between two things.
whether
/ˈweð.ɚ/
I could not decide whether to go left or right.
adv
… means that something happens all the time.
always
/ˈɑːl.weɪz/
They always brush their teeth in the morning.
V
to say or write something to get an answer.
ask
/æsk/
Please ask questions if you do not understand.
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.
V
to hold or have something.
contain
/kənˈteɪn/
I have to find something to contain these apples.
adj
tasty food
delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
I loved the delicious fried chicken I ate for dinner!
n
the food regularly eaten by a person.
diet
/ˈdaɪ.ət/
His diet mostly consists of fruits and vegetables.
V
to chew and swallow food.
eat
/iːt/
You should eat breakfast every day.
N
things people and animals eat.
food
/fuːd/
Pasta is a famous food in Italy.
n
a type of healthy food that grows on trees and plants.
fruit
/fruːt/
Apples, pears, and oranges are types of fruit.
adj
very good:
great
/ɡreɪt/
It was a great, exciting game!
n
the state of a person’s body.
health
/helθ/
People who want good health should not smoke.
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.
adj
unique and different.
special
/ˈspeʃ.əl/
The cupcake was special because it had blue frosting.
n
a clear liquid that people need to survive.
water
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/
Drink eight cups of water every day.
adj
not dead.
alive
/əˈlaɪv/
My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.
n
a hard part of the body.
bone
/boʊn/
I brought home a nice bone for my dog.
V
to make the effort to do something.
bother
/ˈbɑː.ðɚ/
No one bothered to wash the dishes today.
2nd meaning: to make someone feel worried or upset
n
the person who controls a ship or airplane.
captain
/ˈkæp.tən/
The captain sailed his ship to Australia.
n
the final part of something.
conclusion
/kənˈkluː.ʒən/
At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.
n
a feeling of not being sure.
doubt
/daʊt/
I have doubt that the story is true.
V
to look for new places.
explore
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/
He wants to explore the world and see new things.
adj
pleased and happy:
glad
/ɡlæd/
I am glad you came to my party.
glad / gladder / gladdest
adv
despite or not being influenced by something.
however
/ˌhaʊˈev.ɚ/
She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.
n
a lack of fairness or justice.
injustice
/ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
Putting an innocent person in jail is an act of injustice.
adj
If something is …., it involves more than one country.
international
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
The United Nations is a powerful international organization.
n
someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:
lawyer
/ˈlɑː.jɚ/
The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.
(US also attorney)
V
to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:
mention
/ˈmen.ʃən/
The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having.
adj
having lived or existed for many years:
old
/oʊld/
My mother is seventy years old now.
n
a rule; a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations
policy
/ˈpɑː.lə.si/
He told us that his policy was to put customers first.
adj
relating to society and living together in an organized way:
social
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/
People should come together and fix the world’s social problems.
n
the ability to talk, the activity of talking, or a piece of spoken language:
speech
/spiːtʃ/
She gave a speech to the class.
n
a group of people working together in a company.
staff
/stæf/
My dad has a staff of four people to help him at the office.
prep
If you go …. something, you go closer to it.
toward
/twɔːd/
Santa walked toward my house with a bag of gifts.
n
the thing that trees are made of.
wood
/wʊd/
I put the pieces of wood in a pile.
V
to successfully do something after trying hard.
achieve
/əˈtʃiːv/
I was happy that I could achieve my goal.
V
to give someone advice:
advise
/ədˈvaɪz/
My mother often advises people about their money.
adv
before the present time:
already
/ɑːlˈred.i/
It is already time for the movie to start. Let’s go in.
adj
very simple or easy.
basic
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/
I learned some basic English skills in school today.
n
a small amount of something.
bit
/bɪt/
I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed.
V
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision:
consider
/kənˈsɪd.ɚ/
Pete didn’t like his job. He considered getting a new one.
V
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
The glass was destroyed.
V
to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves:
entertain
/en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
The clown entertained the kids at the party.
adj
more than what is needed.
extra
/ˈek.strə/
The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.
n
an aim or purpose:
goal
/ɡoʊl/
Her goal was to become a doctor.
V
to say or write something untrue to deceive someone.
lie
/laɪ/
Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.
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
a thought about a person or a thing.
opinion
/əˈpɪn.jən/
Meg told me her opinion of my story. She said it was not funny.
adj
existing in fact and not imaginary:
real
/ˈriː.əl/
Some people don’t believe in aliens from space, but I think they’re real.
V
when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image.
reflect
/rɪˈflekt/
Her face was reflected in the smooth glass.
V
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:
regard
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.
V
to give someone food or drinks.
serve
/sɝːv/
He served us our drinks quickly.
n
a plant used as food.
vegetable
/ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl/
Carrots are my favorite vegetable.
n
a big fight between two groups of people.
war
/wɔːr/
Many young men died in the war.
adj
having a particular value, especially in money:
worth
/wɝːθ/
Our house is worth a lot of money.
V
to start to be seen or to be present:
appear
/əˈpɪr/
She appeared to be sad. She was crying.
n
the bottom of something.
base
/beɪs/
The base of the table has three legs.
n
the organ in your head that lets you think.
brain
/breɪn/
You must use your brain to solve the problem.
n
a job that you do for a large part of your life.
career
/kəˈrɪr/
He was in the hospitality business for most of his career.
n
a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties; a person who serves customers in a shop:
clerk
/klɝːk/
Clerks in a store help customers. The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.
n
hard work or an attempt to do something.
effort
/ˈef.ɚt/
He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.
V
to go into a place.
enter
/ˈen.t̬ɚ/
Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.
adj
extremely good:
excellent
/ˈek.səl.ənt/
I got an excellent score on my school test.
n
a brave person who does things to help others.
hero
/ˈhɪr.oʊ/
To children, the man in the blue and red costume was a real hero
V
to do something quickly.
hurry
/ˈhɝː.i/
I hurried home on my bike.
V
to tell someone about particular facts:
inform
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/
I called and informed her about my idea.
adv
after the present, expected, or usual time.
later
/ˈleɪ.t̬ɚ/
She missed the train, so she’ll arrive a little later than expected.
V
to go away from someone or something.
leave
/liːv/
He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home.
V
to find or discover the exact position of something:
locate
/loʊˈkeɪt/
I could not locate my keys in the house.
n
a person who helps sick people in the hospital.
nurse
/nɝːs/
A nurse helped me get better.
n
when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body.
operation
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
The operation on my arm was a success.
n
the feeling that you have when you are hurt.
pain
/peɪn/
His head was full of pain.
V
to say “no” to something.
refuse
/rɪˈfjuːz/
The dog refused to play with the cat.
conjunction
… is used when one idea makes another seem surprising.
though
/ðoʊ/
Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.
adj
If something is …, there are many types of it; many different:
various
/ˈver.i.əs/
She owned shoes of various styles.
adj
real or true; existing in fact:
actual
/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
This is the actual sword that the king owned, not a fake one.
V
to surprise people very much.
amaze
/əˈmeɪz/
The news in the paper amazed Jack.
n
the price to pay for something.
charge
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
The charge for the shirts was $15.
V
to make someone feel better.
comfort
/ˈkʌm.fɚt/
I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.
V
to speak or write to people.
contact
/ˈkɑːn.tækt/
I contacted Sue about my party.
n
a person who buys something at a store.
customer
/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/
The customer put a few items in a bag.
V
to take something from one place to another.
deliver
/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/
The man delivered Chinese food to my house.
V
to get money for the work you do.
earn
/ɝːn/
He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.
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.
V
to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:
include
/ɪnˈkluːd/
Does this meal include a soft drink?
V
to control or be in charge of something.
manage
/ˈmæn.ədʒ/
I had to manage the meeting myself.
n
something that is difficult to understand or explain.
mystery
/ˈmɪs.tɚ.i/
The path on the map was a complete mystery to me.
V
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:
occur
/əˈkɝː/
When did the thunderstorm occur?
n
completely different
opposite
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
The opposite of black is white.
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 get something.
receive
/rɪˈsiːv/
I received a present on my birthday.
n
something given in exchange for good behavior or work.
reward
/rɪˈwɔːrd/
He was given a reward for his excellent performance.
V
to put something in a particular place or position:
set
/set/
Please set the dice down on the table.
V
to take something that is not yours.
steal
/stiːl/
The men tried to steal money from the bank.
steal / stole / stolen
n
someone who quietly takes things that do not belong to them.
thief
/θiːf/
A thief broke into our home and took my mother’s jewelry.
V
to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something:
advance
/ədˈvæns/
He advanced across the bridge slowly.
n
a person who plays sports.
athlete
/ˈæθ.liːt/
Some athletes can play many sports very well.
adj
If something is at a normal level.
average
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
I’m not rich or poor; I’m average.
n
the way you act.
behavior
/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/
Their behavior was good this semester. They didn’t cause trouble.
prep
at the back (of something)
behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
The little girl was hiding behind a tree.
n
a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification:
course
/kɔːrs/
I took a P.E. course in school this year.
V
to move something into a low position:
lower
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.
V
to be the same or similar.
match
/mætʃ/
The two shoes matched. They looked the same.
n
a person who is part of a group.
member
/ˈmem.bɚ/
Julie is the newest member of our team.
adj
relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking:
mental
/ˈmen.təl/
I made a mental picture of the room.
n
a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane.
passenger
/ˈpæs.ən.dʒɚ/
One passenger was standing near the subway train.
n
the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think:
personality
/ˌpɝː.sənˈæl.ə.t̬i/
John has a bad personality.
n
a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest:
poem
/ˈpoʊ.əm/
William Shakespeare wrote many poems.
n
a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things.
pole
/poʊl/
The flag was hanging from the flag pole.
V
to take something away.
remove
/rɪˈmuːv/
I removed the nail from the board.
n
the condition of being safe and free from danger.
safety
/ˈseɪf.ti/
For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.
V
to fire something like a bullet at someone or something.
shoot
/ʃuːt/
The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.
V
something that you can hear or that can be heard:
sound
/saʊnd/
The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.
V
to move through water (by moving the body or parts of the body:)
swim
/swɪm/
I love to swim in the ocean.
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 put something under the ground or under a lot of other things.
bury
/ˈber.i/
My father was buried in his hometown when he died.
V
to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.
cheer
/tʃɪr/
The crowd all cheered when the home team won.
adj
involving a lot of different but related parts:
complex
/ˈkɑːm.pleks/
A jigsaw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.
n
someone who gives opinions about movies, books, plays, etc.
critic
/ˈkrɪt̬.ɪk/
The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.
n
the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed
direction
/daɪˈrek.ʃən/
Go in this direction for 10 minutes, and you will get to the river.
n
anything that happens, especially something important or unusual:
event
/ɪˈvent/
Finishing high school was a major event in his life.
V
to run or play sports so that you can be healthy.
exercise
/ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
You should exercise every day.
n
the relationship between people who are friends.
friendship
/ˈfrend.ʃɪp/
Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.
n
someone who shows you where to go.
guide
/ɡaɪd/
We followed a guide at the park.
n
the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:
lack
/læk/
His only problem is a lack of money.
V
to do something in front of people who watch.
perform
/pɚˈfɔːrm/
He will perform a song for the class.
n
the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.:
pressure
/ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
They put pressure on him to change his mind.
adv
If something will likely to happen.
probably
/ˈprɑː.bə.bli/
You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.
adj
it is meant for everyone to use.
public
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
I went to the public park to play with my friends.
adj
intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations:
smart
/smɑːrt/
Mary is a smart student.
V
to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently:
strike
/straɪk/
She struck the other girl in the face.
strike / struck / struck
V
to like something and help it be successful.
support
/səˈpɔːrt/
Everyone at work supports the new plan.
n
a word for something.
term
/tɝːm/
I often use the term “oops” when I make a mistake.
V
to get together to do something.
unite
/juːˈnaɪt/
If we unite, we can finish our project faster.
V
to connect something with a person or thing.
associate
/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.
n
place where people work or live.
environment
/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.
n
a building where things are made or put together.
factory
/ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
We have only one factory in our town.
n
an important part of something.
feature
/ˈfiː.tʃɚ/
The cell phone has many features.
n
an example of something; a particular situation, event, or fact:
instance
/ˈɪn.stəns/
I have never experienced an instance of hate. Have you?
V
to include as an active participant.
involve
/ɪnˈvɑːlv/
The whole family was involved in playing the game.
n
something you take to feel better or treat an illness.
medicine
/ˈmed.ɪ.sən/
The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.
n
different things put together.
mix
/mɪks/
The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.
V
to plan or get ready for an event.
organize
/ˈɔːr.ɡən.aɪz/
Make a list to help you organize the things you need.
n
an amount of time when something happens.
period
/ˈpɪr.i.əd/
In one period in Europe, there were many knights.
V
If people or animlas …. an area, they live there.
populate
/ˈpɑː.pjə.leɪt/
Billions of people populate the Earth.
V
to make or grow something.
produce
/prəˈduːs/
This tree produces apples every year.
n
a number or a set of similar things
range
/reɪndʒ/
I saw a range of cars to choose from.
V
to know something because you have seen it before.
recognize
/ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
I recognized an old friend from many years ago.
adj
If something happens often and in equal amounts of time.
regular
/ˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/
Our regular lunch time is around noon.
n
an indication giving information, directions, a warning, etc.
sign
/saɪn/
The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.
n
a pointed end of something.
tip
/tɪp/
The tip of his pen was very sharp.
n
something people have been doing for a long time.
tradition
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
Marriage is a tradition all over the world.
n
waste material or unwanted or worthless things.
trash
/træʃ/
Please take out the trash; it smells bad.
adj
large from side to side.
wide
/waɪd/
The door was as wide as my arms.
n
an opinion about what to do.
advice
/ədˈvaɪs/
I don’t know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advice?
prep
from one part of a road, river, etc. to another:
along
/əˈlɑːŋ/
Walk along this tunnel for ten minutes, and you’ll see a door on the left.
n
the notice, thought, or consideration of someone.
attention
/əˈten.ʃən/
His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.
V
to make a person or thing come closer or be interested.
attract
/əˈtrækt/
The magnet attracted the metal.
V
to use your hands and feet to go up something.
climb
/klaɪm/
The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.
V
to fall or allow something to fall.
drop
/drɑːp/
A small amount of water dropped from the bottle.
adj
the last part; last
final
/ˈfaɪ.nəl/
In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.
adj
at or from a greater distance or time.
further
/ˈfɝː.ðɚ/
The escalator is further than I thought.
V
to suggest something without saying it.
imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didn’t say so..
V
to make something stay the same.
maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
The balls maintain constant movement.
conj
You use … to connect two negative possibilities.
neither
/ˈniː.ðɚ/
Neither the path on the left nor the path on the right will lead us home.
adv
in another way if you don’t do this.
otherwise
/ˈʌð.ɚ.waɪz/
It’s good to stay active; otherwise, you’ll gain weight.
adj
it is related to your body and not your mind.
physical
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/
Biking is good for your physical health.
V
to show that something is true.
prove
/pruːv/
My teacher proved the answer on the board.
V
to respond by acting in a certain way.
react
/riˈækt/
James reacted badly to the news.
V
to travel on something.
ride
/raɪd/
I will ride a roller coaster for the first time today.
You can ride an animal, a bike, etc.
ride / rode /riden
adj
in a particular position / situation
situated
/ˈsɪtʃ.u.eɪ.t̬ɪd/
The whiteboard is situated between the two men.
n
a group of people who interact and share a culture.
society
/səˈsaɪ.ə.t̬i/
Society expects people to be good and honest.
n
what people consider normal or good.
standard
/ˈstæn.dɚd/
This older model TV is below our store’s standards.
V
to give an idea or plan about something.
suggest
/səˈdʒest/
He suggested that we go to see his boss.
adv
in fact or really.
actually
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
My dad looks a little mean, but actually he’s very kind.
n
the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something.
bite
/baɪt/
The boy took a big bite of his hamburger.
n
the land by an ocean.
coast
/koʊst/
I stayed on the southern coast of Australia.
n
an agreement that you have with another person.
deal
/diːl/
I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.
n
an area of land without many plants or water.
desert
/ˈdez.ɚt/
Not many plants grow in the desert.
adj
If something is …, it works well.
effective
/əˈfek.tɪv/
Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.
V
to look at something carefully.
examine
/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/
The doctor examined my eyes today.
adj
not correct; not real, but made to look or seem real:
false
/fɑːls/
If you think the answer is false, press the red button.
V
to finally understand something or someone, or find the solution to a problem after a lot of thought:
figure out
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
I couldn’t figure out what he wanted me to do.
n
a present or something that is given:
gift
/ɡɪft/
Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
n
the feeling that you get when you need to eat.
hunger
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ/
After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.
V
to think of something in your mind.
imagine
/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/
Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.
n
a long trip.
journey
/ˈdʒɝː.ni/
I went on a journey across the country with my parents.
n
a situation that is difficult to understand:
puzzle
/ˈpʌz.əl/
The question was a puzzle to him.
adv
… means that something is a certain way completely or very much.
quite
/kwaɪt/
I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy.
adv
used when you want to do one thing but not the other.
rather
/ˈræð.ɚ/
I would rather have the red one than the blue one.
adj
precise or exact.
specific
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
Please choose a specific place on the map.
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 short trip in which you see many sights.
tour
/tʊr/
I took a tour of Asia and Europe.
n
a journey to a certain place.
trip
/trɪp/
Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.
n
a group of people who play music.
band
/bænd/
My brother is in a rock band.
adv
by the smallest amount, almost not.
barely
/ˈber.li/
I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.
adj
not interesting or exciting:
boring
/ˈbɔː.rɪŋ/
I think the Internet is boring.
V
to decide that an event or a request will not happen.
cancel
/ˈkæn.səl/
She canceled the rest of her plans because of the rain.
n
a short private road that leads to a person’s home.
driveway
/ˈdraɪv.weɪ/
The long driveway led us to their new house.
N
waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.
garbage
/ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/
The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.
n
something designed to do a certain task like play music.
instrument
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
My favorite musical instrument is the piano.
n
a record of information printed with an item on each line.
list
/lɪst/
My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.
n
the power to do impossible things.
magic
/ˈmædʒ.ɪk/
The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.
n
a set of words that you send to someone.
message
/ˈmes.ɪdʒ/
I left a message for you in the envelope.
V
to see something for the first time.
notice
/ˈnoʊ.t̬ɪs/
Did you notice the view?
V
to have something. That thing belongs to you.
own
/oʊn/
My grandfather owns that house.
V
to say that something will happen.
predict
/prɪˈdɪkt/
She predicted that I would get married next year.
n
a person who teaches in college.
professor
/prəˈfes.ɚ/
Mike’s science professor knows a lot about physics.
V
to go somewhere or do something very quickly.
rush
/rʌʃ/
Nancy rushed to finish her homework.
n
a plan that tells you when to do things.
schedule
/ˈskedʒ.uːl/
What is your class schedule for today?
V
to give some of something to another person.
share
/ʃer/
Jimmy shared his apple with me.
n
a place where actors or musicians act or sing.
stage
/steɪdʒ/
A large screen was on the stage.
n
very bad weather.
storm
/stɔːrm/
There is a lot of rain or snow. Did that storm wake you up last night?
prep
You use … to say that something is inside another thing.
within
/wɪˈðɪn/
Within the box, there was a pizza.
n
a serious or difficult responsibility.
burden
/ˈbɝː.dən/
Children who do not behave are a burden to their parents.
V
to agree to something that is not exactly what you want.
compromise
/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
We both compromised about the game we decided to play.
V
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience:
craft
/kræft/
She crafted the bookcase out of solid pine wood and then painted it.
V
to jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water:
dive
/daɪv/
I like sky-diving from an airplane.
adj
not strong and can be damaged easily.
fragile
/ˈfrædʒ.əl/
The fragile glassware was carefully packed into boxes.
n
either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole:
half
/hæf/
The machine can divide the book in half.
n
a lack of experience of difficult or complex things in life.
innocence
/ˈɪn.ə.səns/
Everyone who met her found her innocence to be charming.
V
(especially in sports or other competitions) to be in front, to be first, or to be winning:
lead
/liːd/
I will lead you to the right place.
n
a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something:
meeting
/ˈmiː.t̬ɪŋ/
We have lots of meetings at our school to plan what to do.
V
to combine two things into one whole thing.
merge
/mɝːdʒ/
The storm clouds merged into one large menacing cloud that filled the sky.
adj
not too big or too small in size or amount.
moderate
/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
It takes a moderate amount of patience to be around small children all day.
V
to exist in such a large amount that someone cannot deal with it.
overwhelm
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
The amount of homework her teacher assigned has overwhelmed her.
V
to give someone some money for what you get.
payment
/ˈpeɪ.mənt/
I made the last payment on my car yesterday. Now I am really the owner.
n
a way of thinking about a situation or understanding it.
perception
/pəˈsep.ʃən/
Since he couldn’t see, his perception of life was much different than mine.
V
to reach an agreement.
settle
/ˈset̬.əl/
We settled the argument by looking up the answer on the web.
n
a shaking movement the body makes when someone is cold or scared.
shiver
/ˈʃɪv.ɚ/
I got shivers on my way home because it was so cold.
adj
liking to be with people; friendly:
sociable
/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.bəl/
Many of my good friends are sociable, but I am shy.
V
how fast something moves:
speed
/spiːd/
Speeding is the cause of most car accidents.
adj
talking a lot:
talkative
/ˈtɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/
My aunt is very talkative whenever she is on the phone.
adj
When something is …, it is what we expect.
usual
/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
It was just the usual people who came.
prep
in or to a higher position than something else:
above
/əˈbʌv/
He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.
adv
in front:
ahead
/əˈhed/
The blue car drove on ahead of us.
n
a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted:
amount
/əˈmaʊnt/
Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?
n
a strong feeling that something is correct or true.
belief
/bɪˈliːf/
A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God.
n
the middle of something.
center
/ˈsen.t̬ɚ/
The center of a dart board is the most important spot.
adj
If something happens often or there is much of it.
common
/ˈkɑː.mən/
It is common for snow to fall in the winter.
V
to require payment.
cost
/kɑːst/
These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.
V
to show how something is done.
demonstrate
/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.
adj
someone or something that is not the same as others.
different
/ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt/
Each of my sisters has a different hair style.
n
a fact or thing that you use to prove something.
evidence
/ˈev.ə.dəns/
He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.
n
the quality of being truthful or honest.
honesty
/ˈɑː.nə.sti/
A courtroom should be a place of honesty.
n
a phrase with a meaning different from its words.
idiom
/ˈɪd.i.əm/
The idiom “when pigs fly” means that something will never happen.
adj
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things:
independent
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
She chose to live an independent life in the country.
n
the inner part, space or side of something.
inside
/ˈɪn.saɪd/
The inside of the box was empty.
n
a place to keep bad people.
jail
/dʒeɪl/
He was sent to jail for taking other people’s cars.
n
a person who is very good at something.
master
/ˈmæs.tɚ/
My brother is a master of taekwondo.
n
the ability to remember information, experiences, and people:
memory
/ˈmem.ər.i/
The memory of my first time in the city will always be the best.
n
a part of your clothing where you can keep things.
/ˈpɑː.kɪt/
She always had her hands in her pockets.
adj
real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct:
proper
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road..
n
something you can buy it.
sale
/seɪl/
Everything for sale here is the same price.
