to cause to like or be interested in something
She attracted all the young men in the neighborhood.
awkward
difficult to use, do, or deal with
She looked awkward in her new dress.
cast
a selection of actors
These facts cast new light on the matter.
creature
a living thing that is not a plant
What was that creature that passed by us?
leap
to jump
He leapt into the boat.
net
a tool used to catch things
We got lots of fish with this net.
now that
as a consequence of the fact
I am very happy now that you are my boyfriend.
tune
A tune is a song.
He played a tune on the violin.
borrow
receive a loan of something with the promise to return it
He borrowed a book from the library.
cool
referring to a temperature that is low, but not cold, usually in a pleasing way
I want to relax on the grass with a cool drink.
donkey
an animal used for riding or work
Once upon a time, there was a donkey that could talk.
happen to
chance to do something without intention
The accident happened to her last night.
hire
(especially American) to employ (a workman,etc)
Will you hire me your boat for the weekend?
hit
hit
He hit me on the head with a bottle.
run away
to flee or escape
Even though he tried to run away, the police arrested him.
shadow
the dark area that is made when something blocks light
We are in the shadow of that building.
ago
before the present time
How long ago did he leave?
composition
the artistic creation of music, poetry, literature
The children had to write a composition about their holiday.
give ~ back
~을 되돌려주다
Please give the document back to me.
next
nearest in place, time etc
The next person to arrive late will be sent away.
pupil
a person who is being taught
The school has 2,000 pupils.
quickly
in a rapid manner
The gossip spread quickly through the office.
same
not different from something else; exactly similar
He went to the same school as me.
twin
Twins are two children born at the same time
She gave birth to twins.
bend
to make something straight into a curve
She bent down to pick up the coin.
bit
a small amount of something
I just need a bit of luck now.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
for a long time
a prolonged period of time
We haven't seen each other for a long time.
look for
the act of looking or seeing
She lost her handbag and wasted ten minutes looking for it.
once
at one time
I once wanted to be a dancer.
shape
to make something have a certain shape or form
The house is built in the shape of an L.
starry
별이 많은
On starry nights, they walk around holding hands.
apart
(used after a noun) having different or unique qualities
She sat apart from the other people.
attempt to
~하려고 시도하다
He attempted to reach the dying man, but did not succeed.
closely
in a nearby or connected manner
Look closely at the scene of the crime.
expose
reveal
A newspaper exposed his spying activities.
fantastic
wonderful
Your speech was so fantastic that I can't forget it.
leave
to go away from something or someone
Please leave me alone now.
saw
a tool for cutting wood, which has a blade with sharp teeth along one edge
He sawed the log in two.
split
to divide something in two
The skirt split all the way down the back seam.
advice
a suggestion or an opinion regarding what someone should or should not do
You must seek legal advice if you want a divorce.
cheer up
to make someone feel happier or less worried
He cheered up when he saw her.
complaint
a statement of unhappiness about something or someone
The customer made a complaint about the shop's lack of hygiene.
judgement
판단
Faulty judgement is the leading cause of traffic accidents.
keep in touch
in communication (with)
Let's keep in touch after our class ends.
practice
the process or activity of performing an action repeatedly in order to improve a skill
We have practiced the performance for the talent show.
random
without a definite pattern or method
The opinion poll was based on a random sample of adults.
right
on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left)
Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
author
the writer of a book, article, play etc
He used to be a well-known author, but his books are out of print now.
else
something different
Can we go anywhere else?
faraway
very far away in space or time
I want to go to a faraway place during this holiday.
important
having great meaning or influence
It is important that you arrive here on time.
information
facts told or knowledge gained or given
He is full of interesting bits of information.
laugh
the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occurs
Children were laughing in the garden as they played.
make a plan
plan or designing something for future purposes
They made a plan to go to the museum.
spend
to use money in order to buy something
He usually spends more than he earns.
cucumber
a long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
There are some people who can't eat cucumber.
culture
the language, customs, and beliefs that a group of people share
Recently the food culture has changed.
earn
to get something one deserves as the result of action or effort
He earns $200 a week
fundraiser
a social function held to raise money
The company holds a fundraiser every year to benefit to the blind.
mash
To mash something is to crush it so that it is soft.
Put in some butter when you mash the potatoes.
mix A with B
A를 B와 섞다
He mixed the red paint with the blue to make purple.
spice
a substance used for seasoning food
We added cinnamon and other spices.
suggest
to bring to mind or imply
I suggest doing it a different way.
adequate
enough; sufficient
He does not earn a large salary, but it is adequate for his needs.
aspect
a part or feature
We must consider every aspect of the problem.
commitment
a promise to do something in the future
She could not take the job because of family commitments.
cope with
~에 대처[대응]하다
I can't cope with all this work alone.
demand
an urgent requirement
They refused to meet the workers' demands for more money.
put emphasis on
~에 중점을 두다, 강조하다
She put emphasis on the need for extra work.
recover
to become well again; to return to good health etc
The country is recovering from an economic crisis.
relax
to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable
The doctor gave him a drug to make him relax.
base
to station or situate
He ran to third base.
bounce
To bounce is to move something up and away from a surface after hitting it.
You can bounce the ball before the game starts.
pitch
a measure of high or low a sound is
His pitch is the fastest on the team.
professional
of, relating to, or connected with a certain job or career
She seems to need some professional help.
serious
being dangerous or having a potentially negative effect
The situation is getting serious.
superstition
belief, actions, or practice based upon faith in luck, MAGIC, and fear of the unknown
Most people tend not to believe in that kind of superstition.
trade
commerce in general
I traded my watch for a bicycle.
wipe
To wipe something is to slide a piece of cloth over it to clean it.
Would you wipe the table for me?
all the time
very frequently
I am missing you all the time.
calm
to not get excited or upset
He liked studying in the calm library.
forget
not to remember something
He forgets my name sometimes.
have trouble ~ing
to make someone feel anxious or worried
Nowadays I have trouble sleeping well at night.
moody
If you describe someone as moody, you mean that their feelings and behaviour change frequently, and in particular that they often become depressed or angry without any warning.
It is quite difficult to be a friend to someone who is very moody.
remember
to hold a thought or image from the past in one's mind; to recall something from the past
I remember watching the first men landing on the moon.
suddenly
quickly and unexpectedly suddenly she realized that the stranger had a gun.
wristwatch
a watch that is attached to a band
He gave me this wristwatch as a birthday present.
advertisement
an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
She replied to my advertisement for a secretary.
case
a form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective indicating its grammatical function in a sentence
I wonder what he put in this case.
detail
A detail is a small piece of information.
Look at the amazing detail in this drawing!
friendly
kind and willing to make friends
She is very friendly to everybody.
handle
to take care of something
Never handle animals roughly.
leave
to go away from something or someone
She left the boy behind the car.
possibly
used to state that something may be true or likely, but is nevertheless uncertain
They could possibly be fired for their behavior.
reward
something given in exchange for good behavior or good work
He was rewarded for his services.
amazing
very surprising
How amazing the work was that he did for the project!
believe
to be confident that something is true
I can't believe what is going on now.
future
time that is yet to come
Let's think about the near future.
imagination
ability to think creatively
I can see it all in my imagination.
set
to put it somewhere
We need to publish a set of phonics books soon.
strength
a good characteristic
I hadn't the strength to resist him.
symbol
a person or thing who represents a larger quality
This ring is a symbol of his true love for me.
wake up
to get up from sleeping
The baby woke up in the middle of the night.
air
the gases we BREATHE, the atmosphere
It could be difficult to digest some foods in the thin air.
especially
particularly
These insects are quite common, especially in hot countries.
fall down
to drop or descend under the force of gravity to a lower place through loss or lack of support
She needs to keep her balance so that she doesn't fall down.
ground
the dry surface of the Earth
He dropped his phone on the ground as a test.
loser
somebody who is fails to win a game or other contest
The loser cried a lot after the game.
penalty
a punishment, given when someone breaks a rule or law
The referee awarded the team a penalty.
take turns
alternate, work in shifts
The couple takes turns paying for their dates.
winner
a person or thing that wins something such as a contest or prize
I want to know who the winner was.
A as well as B
B뿐만 아니라 A도
Taking vitamins is good for children as well as adults.
communicate
to express information by writing, speaking or making gestures
She communicated the facts to him through e-mail.
converse
to have a conversation
It is difficult to converse with people who don't speak your language.
forefinger
The forefinger is the finger between one's thumb and middle finger.
She wore her church ring on her forefinger.
gesture
motion (ex: pointing)
The speaker emphasized his words with violent gestures.
threat
the possibility that something bad could happen
He will certainly carry out his threat to harm you.
thumb
the short thick finger on the side of your hand which makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily
We often try to cheer people up by raising our thumb to them.
worthless
without value
It seems to be a worthless old coin, but it is very valuable.
adult
a grown-up person
What do you want to do when you become an adult?
celebration
a party about something good that has happened
Today we will have a celebration of your birthday.
charming
very pleasing or appealing
He is very charming, so many girls like him.
fountain
a structure, often decorative, from which a jet or stream of water issues
Rome is famous for its beautifully carved stone fountains.
in front of
ahead of
He only gets nervous in front of her.
notice
to see, observe, or keep in one's mind
He noticed her leaving the room.
originally
at first; at the beginning originally I wanted to be a teacher, but I am a singer now.
strangely
surprisingly
Nowadays she has acted strangely, even like a madman.
although
used for introducing a statement that makes a previous statement seem unlikely or surprising although he is short, he is the best basketball player here.
difference
a way of being different
There are a few differences between you and me.
language
the method of human communication using spoken or written words
She can speak five foreign languages.
pretty
being attractive to the eye in a simple way
I am pretty sure that he is not coming soon.
probably
likely
They probably don't know what we are working on now.
significant
important
It is quite a significant date when people have dinner together.
throw
to send something through the air with force
He threw the ball to her.
vocabulary
the words of a language.
I don't know the meaning of the vocabulary.
character
a person in a book, play or movie and not from real life
She will be on the stage playing the character of Juliet.
export
To export products means to sell them to other countries.
Jamaica exports bananas to Britain.
have an effect on
~에 영향을 끼치다
The speech did not have an effect on the workers.
instantly
immediately
He went to bed and instantly fell asleep.
prefer
to like better
I prefer apples to watermelons.
recognize
to see, hear etc (a person, thing etc) and know who or what that person, thing etc is
I can recognize his voice at once.
record
a written report of facts, events etc
The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
society
group of people living in a place
The family is the basic unit of society, we believe.
along with
in company with or at the same time as
Cultural awareness grows and changes along with technological advances.
ancient
belonging to the distant past, especially thousands of years ago
Archaeologists found some ancient drawings.
century
a (period of a) hundred years
We live in the 21st century now.
certain
(not before a noun) feeling sure of something; being without doubt
There is a certain reason not to tell you the truth.
depending on
determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
Her behavior changes depending on the person she meets.
quantity
a general amount, a supply
What quantity of paper do you need?
stand for
to represent
What does the abbreviation stand for?
such A as B
B와 같은 A
There is no such thing as an alien.
commercial
done for profit
Those cars look so good in the commercials.
company
people and things that make up a business
I have been in this company for only a month.
countryside
the land outside a city or town with trees, farms, and few houses
They want to live in the countryside after retiring.
ordinary
common, regular
Please act like an ordinary person.
rent
the money people pay to someone to live in a certain place
Mr Smith rents this flat to us.
romantic
of, relating to, or involving love; showing love
It doesn't sound romantic to me at all.
special
different from what is normal or usual
We need to wear special clothes for space travel.
take out
to remove for use
Do you want food that you'll take out, or will you eat here?
condition
state or circumstances in which a person or thing is
He is in no condition to leave the hospital.
dust
small dry particles
He was covered with dust from working outside.
exploration
a journey of discovery
We enjoyed the lecture about space exploration.
footprint
mark of a foot on a surface
He found the traces of a footprint in the mud.
imagine
to think about something
I imagine that he will be late.
planet
a large, round object in space that travels around a star
Mars and Jupiter are planets, but the Moon is not one.
protective
keeping something safe
You should wear protective gear at all times.
souvenir
A souvenir is something you buy to remind you of a place or event.
I bought some souvenirs for my friends.
container
an object such as a box or can that can hold something
The container is filled with lots of sweets.
donation
an act of presenting something as a gift
All donations are welcome.
not ~ anymore
더 이상 ~ 아닌
I used to love him, but I do not love him anymore.
reusable
to use something again
We need to use reusable cups to protect the environment.
sack
a strong bag made of plastic, paper or cloth
The potatoes were put into sacks.
store
a shop
We stored our furniture in the attic while the tenants used our house.
throw away
to get rid of
Don't throw away all that food.
waste
things that are not wanted and get thrown away
There are lots of problems with industrial waste from factories.
appear
to come into view
A man suddenly appeared from around the corner.
be known as
to be called or recognized by some thing
She is known as a great author.
by chance
by coincidence; by accident
They met by chance at the theater.
claim
to state something as being true, especially when there is some doubt
He claims to be the best runner in the class.
comet
fast-moving heavenly body with a solid head surrounded by a glowing cloud of gases that circles the sun
He wants to find a new comet and name it after himself.
fuzzy
resembling or covered in a soft fuzz
The television picture was fuzzy.
path
the way or direction that something goes
She stood right in the path of the bus.
predict
to state that something will happen in the future
He predicted a change in the weather.
dinosaur
a very big animal that lived millions of years ago
Do you know why dinosaurs disappeared?
explore
to travel around an area in order to learn about it
Let's go exploring in the caves.
monster
a strange or horrible imaginary creature
I am really scared of monsters - I sometimes have nightmares.
narrow
pertaining to a limited scope or range
The bridge is too narrow for large lorries to cross.
seal
seal
She likes watching the seal show in the park.
submarine
a ship that can operate underwater
He asked me to marry him while we were traveling by submarine under the sea.
tourist
a person who travels for pleasure
London is usually full of tourists.
underwater
below the surface of the water
The boy can hold his breath underwater for three minutes.
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