to express negative thoughts or emotions
He complained all day.
decide
to make a choice after thinking about something
Have we decided on what to do next?
disappointed
unhappy because something is not what one wanted
She wasn't disapointed in the exam.
dumb
foolish; not intelligent
He isn't as dumb as he looks.
each
every one of a group of people or things each person had their own job to do.
score
the number of points, goals, etc.
What is the score of that team?
tablet
a small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
He took a tablet of medicine.
tease
to laugh at and mock a person to embarrass or annoy them
He was teased a lot.
trick
to be not honest with someone in order to obtain a result
I tricked him into believing me.
bush fire
a fire in the countryside or desert that burns bushes and grass
There is a bush fire nearby.
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
He said the bridge was destroyed.
document
written or printed material that gives information or proof of something; an official paper
This document is proof of my point.
firefighter
a person whose job is stopping and putting out fires
Firefighters hurried to get to the burning house.
flame
the part of a fire that can be seen
The flames burned brightly.
put out
stop a fire burning; extinguish
The fire was put out quickly.
replacement
someone or something that takes the place or position of a previous person or thing
She is a replacement for the last employee.
suburb
(often plural) an area near or close to a city that people live in
My friend lives in the suburb.
threatened
to be put in danger
The storm threatened the boat.
gray hair
a hair which has lost its color, usually due to old age
My parents are starting to have gray hair.
look at
to examine; to focus one's eyes on something
The two people looked at each other.
naughty
bad, giving trouble
The kitten was acting naughty.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
She noticed that she wasn't alone.
rush off
to go away very quickly
He rushed off to work late.
second
a unit of time that equals one sixtieth of a minute
It only took a few seconds to walk there.
seldom
almost never; not frequently seldom does he wake up early.
sneak outside
to go outside without your parents' permission
His daughter snuck outside last night.
tease
to purposefully bother an animal
Students shouldn't tease each other.
trouble
a state of difficulty or stress
The rain is giving everyone a lot of trouble.
bank
the ground that is beside a body of water
The river bank was crowded with people.
chisel out
to carve out
He chiseled out his name on the rock.
fall into disrepair
to be neglected and in a poor condition
Roads in this city have fallen into disrepair.
give birth
to produce a baby
The cat gave birth to kittens.
inlay
to set pieces of one material into another, for decoration
The shirt was inlayed with another material.
inscription
words that are written or cut in something
She asks for an inscription on the ring.
marble
a type of white stone with dark lines that is used in making buildings and art
The floors are marble in this room.
mausoleum
a building which contains the grave of a famous person or the graves of a rich family
The mausoleum was very old.
scaffolding
a framework used in construction work to support workmen
I am nervous about climbing scaffolding.
transport
to take someone or something from one place to another in a vehicle
They transported the package yesterday.
allowance
a set amount of money given on a regular basis
She already spent her allowance.
discount
a decrease in the regular price
Even with the discount, it's too expensive.
envy
to desire something that another person has
I envy your peace of mind and clear conscience.
impress
to cause people to feel admiration or respect
His boss was impressed with his effort.
laugh at
to make fun of
The audience laughed at the movie.
moment
a short time period
Every moment costs us more money.
on the way
in the process of going to a location
Let's eat lunch on the way to the resort.
pair
two things that match and are used together, such as shoes
Students will work in pairs today.
salesperson
a person whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers
The salesperson was very polite.
bare
lacking clothing or other covering
Walking with bare feet outside can be unsafe.
be away
to not be home
I'm going to be away for the next week.
bloom
to flower; to produce flowers
There are a lot of flowers in bloom here.
go to waste
to not be used and become ruined
Don't let this food go to waste.
help out
to aid; to assist
Go help out that person with his work.
postcard
a small card with a picture on one side and space to write a message on the other
I received a postcard from my friend.
ripe
(for fruits and vegetables) being completely developed and ready to be eaten
The apples on this tree are ripe.
shame
a guilty or embarrassed feeling
He felt shame at failing his test.
soil
the surface material of the earth in which plants set roots
The soil is very good here.
water
to supply a particular area or region with water
Thank you for agreeing to water our plants for us.
careless
not being careful
He makes careless mistakes.
consistent
always being or acting the same
The answers are consistent.
cut through
to go through and separate something
The knife cut through the butter easily.
defense
(sports) the part of a team meant to prevent the other side from scoring
The defensive players are skilled.
inconsistent
not regular in thought or actions
The answers on this exam are inconsistent.
opponent
a person that you are competing against in a game or contest
Which opponent are you playing today?
position
a person's level of authority in an organization or social setting
What is your position at the company?
rarely
in an infrequent manner
She rarely misses a day of work.
spectacular
impressive or out of the ordinary
There will be spectacular fireworks tonight.
spectator
someone who watches an event
There are over 100 spectators.
determined
trying hard to get something or do something
They were determined to finish the project.
duty
the work required by one's job or position
It is my duty to stay on the job.
improper
not appropriate in a particular situation
Many think eating on trains is improper.
method
a specific way of doing something
This method is very effective.
nursing
the care of the sick or infirm
Her parents said nursing was a job for poor women.
observation
the act or process of carefully watching someone or something in order to gain information
He is talented with observation.
on vacation
having leisure time away from work, school, etc.
The whole office was on vacation.
patient
a person receiving or waiting for medical care
This hospital has too many patients.
sensitive
requiring careful treatment because something is secret or might upset people
This matter is very sensitive to them.
well-to-do
wealthy; rich
That family is very well-to-do.
before
at a time previous to someone or something
We didn't eat before coming here.
destination
the place one is traveling to
We are almost at the destination.
exactly
in a very accurate manner
This is exactly why I chose to leave.
get in
enter; go into; board get in so we can leave.
hitchhike
travel by getting lifts from passing vehicles without paying
He hitchhiked across the country.
hold up
to hold something in your hands so other people can see it hold up your hand if you agree.
invitation
a polite written or spoken offer for someone to attend an event, perform an action, or go somewhere
Send the invitations for the party today.
piece of
a portion of
Can I have a piece of that cake?
wonder
to desire to know something
He wondered how he could get to his friend’s house.
wrong
not being true or not being based upon facts
This answer is wrong.
accompany
to go with someone to a place
She will accompany her coworker to the meeting.
attraction
a fun or interesting place to visit
There are many tourist attractions in this area.
board
to enter a ship, plane, or other vehicle
We will be boarding the plane shortly.
custom
the usual or traditional way of doing things for a particular society or group of people
This country has many interesting customs.
elective
a course or class a student can choose to take, but is not necessary
Everyone needs to choose 3 electives this term.
experience
the knowledge that you gain by living life and meeting new people
They're experienced working everyday.
firsthand
with your own eyes; from your own experience
He saw how effective it was firsthand.
opportunity
an occasion in which one is able to do something
This job is a great opportunity.
reasonable
being realistic and fair; using sound thought and judgment
The offer was reasonable.
valuable
being worth a lot of money
This ring is valuable.
entirely
wholly; completely
This is was entirely a good idea.
escape
to leave a place, particularly when someone or something is keeping you there
The dog escaped from the yard.
film studio
a place where movies are made
We have the film studio rented for the week.
former
being in the past; having occurred at a time before now
The former prime minister was very good.
originally
at first; at the beginning originally there were 20 students.
selfish
caring or thinking only about oneself and not caring for the needs and feelings of other people
He is very selfish.
set in
to take place in; to be situated in
The movie is set in the future.
special effect
a fantastic image in movies created through special techniques or technology
The special effects in this movie look expensive.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
This class is really tough.
worth seeing
that you should see; very good to see
That movie is worth seeing.
bait
a piece of food or other item that is used to attract an animal for the purpose of catching it
Did you remember to buy the bait for fishing?
disagree
to have a different opinion about something
Both people disagreed on the issue.
discover
to find something for the first time
They discovered a new animal today.
gear
the supplies necessary for a special purpose
The gear weighed a lot.
jerk
a sudden movement
Suddenly, there was a jerk on the line.
pack
to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere
I packed up for the trip last night.
reel
to wind something in on a reel; pull something in reel in the fish fast.
rod
a long, straight pole with a line attached to it that is used to catch fish with
The rod broke from the weight of the fish.
wharf
a structure built along the shore of an ocean, typically for fishing
The wharf was wet from the rain.
eruption
the process of a volcano shooting out or spilling hot rocks, smoke, and fire
Iceland has many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
firstborn
the first child that a parent gives birth to
His firstborn was a girl.
import
to bring goods from one country into another to be sold
This company imports cars.
plateau
a flat piece of land that is higher than the land around it
The plateau is not reachable from here.
reinforced
strengthened
The windows on this boat are reinforced.
republic
a nation in which the people vote for the government representatives and in which the head of state is a president and not a king or queen
Their government is a republic.
set
a group of games in tennis
We played a lot of sets today.
spout
to send out something in a stream
There is a lot of water spouting up from the fountain.
trap
to be a part of an uncomfortable event that is hard to escape
The mouse was trapped in the hole.
uninhabitable
impossible for people to live in
The moon is uninhabitable.
bossy
liking to order people around
My friend is really bossy.
congratulations
speak to someone in order to congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or something good that they have done
She gave him her congratulations for his effort.
criticize
to express a negative opinion
His teacher criticized his work a lot.
earn
to receive an income
I've earned a lot of money lately from work.
fair
treating all people the same way
People were treated fairly at this company.
friendly
acting in a kind, helpful way toward someone
People were really friendly at the meeting.
in front of
directly before or ahead of
What is in front of the school?
own
to have something as one's property
The company is owned by my friend.
permission
approval to do something
Mom gave me permission to play.
take a job
to accept a job
He took a job at the company.
ammunition
the supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
The soldiers are out of ammunition.
bargain
something bought at a price lower than usual
This store has a lot of cheap bargains.
crowded
full of people
The subway is crowded today.
dare
to have the necessary courage to do something
He does not dare to do it.
plantation
a large farm, usually in a hot climate, where crops are grown
My uncle owns a plantation.
practical
being reasonable, sensible, or appropriate for a particular situation
This textbook is very practical.
scooter
a light motorcycle, usually with small wheels and a curved metal cover at the front to protect the rider's legs
He received a scooter for his birthday.
seem
to give a certain impression of something
It seems to be raining outside.
taste
to experience or recognize the flavor of food or drink
He tasted the soup to see if it was ready.
waterfall
a fall of water from a height
This is the world's tallest waterfall.
at first
initially; at the beginning at first the work was easy.
bother
to cause someone to feel ill or in mild pain
Loud music really bothers me.
envelope
a container for a letter or card
Send the letter in an envelope tomorrow.
fall
to come down from a higher position suddenly
The books fell from the shelf.
happen
to take place, often unexpectedly or by chance
What happened yesterday?
memory
something from the past that is remembered
His memory was getting worse lately.
misplace
to be unable to find something
I've misplaced my wallet.
recall
to remember something that occurred or was done in the past
I don't recall if I finished the job.
secret
something kept hidden
The plan to win was a secret.
shelf
a flat piece of wood, metal, or glass which is attached to a wall or to a frame and is used for setting objects on
There are a lot of books on that shelf.
condense
to reduce the amount of water in something in order to make it thicker
There is condensed air in the tank.
essential
being the most basic, primary, or significant quality of a situation or subject
It's essential to study hard.
evaporate
to cause something to change from a liquid into gaseous state
All the water in the lake evaporated.
eventually
at a later, future time or after series of other events have taken place eventually the movie ended.
fatal
causing a person's death or negative results
The car accident wasn't fatal.
frozen
solid because of cold
The river was frozen last winter.
hail
small hard pieces of ice that sometimes fall during rain storms
The weather forecast predicts hail.
region
a part or area of a country, or the world
This region gets a lot of rain.
reservoir
a lake, usually artificial, where water is collected and stored for the use of a community or industry
The reservoir is full of water.
soak
to place something in liquid for a period of time
Her clothes were soaked from the rain.
allow
to let someone do something
She was allowed to come in late.
celebrate
to do something special for a holiday or other event
My family doesn't celebrate Christmas.
except
not including
Everything except the bread was eaten.
festival
a time when people gather in order to celebrate together
This city has a festival every summer.
holiday
a time of rest, free time or travel, when a person does not have to work, often due to a national celebration
Tomorrow is a holiday, so we can stay out late tonight.
leader
the person who is in charge of a group or task
Who will be the leader of the group?
parade
a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as a part of a public celebration
There will be a parade through the city today.
present
something given to a person on a special occasion or as a way to show thanks or love
A car would be a nice birthday present.
rather
preferably, instead
I would rather sleep late today.
treat
an entertainment given for free
He gave his dog a treat as a reward.
appeal to
to attract
This movie appeals to teenagers.
charm
the power of pleasing or attracting people
He has a lot of charm.
enthusiasm
interest and excitement
Nobody has any enthusiasm today.
identical
being exactly alike
All the books here are identical.
on the edge of one's seat
very excited or interested in watching something
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
remarkable
interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
It was not a remarkable book.
sequence
the order in which events or actions should happen or be done
What is the sequence for doing the tasks?
star
a very famous person, usually in the field of entertaining; the main person in a play or movie
The star of this movie is very talented.
stunt
a dangerous and exciting piece of action in a film
He is able to perform a lot of stunts with his bike.
wait a while
to wait for a time with patience
If you wait a while, everyone will arrive.
ammunition
the supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
This store sells ammunition for hunters.
awful
very bad
That movie was just awful.
bottled
stored in a glass or plastic bottle
You can buy bottled water here.
look forward to
to expect; to hope for eagerly
Everyone is looking forward to the weekend.
polite
showing respect and consideration for the needs or feelings of other people
She was polite to all her customers.
sealed
covered with something in order to prevent air, liquid, or other material getting in or out
The windows are all sealed.
sort
a group or class of similar things or people
What sort of food do you like?
thief
a person who takes something that belongs to another person or group without permission or authority to take it
The thief didn't get very far after stealing the money.
traveler's check
a special document that you can use instead of money to buy things when you travel
People sometimes take traveler's checks with them on vacation.
watch out for
to be careful; to pay attention to watch out for the bump in the road.
achievement
something good that you have successfully done
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
conspiracy
a plan made in secret to do something illegal
There is no conspiracy involving the manager.
drive out
to send away; to kick out
The cat drove out the mice.
emperor
the man who rules an empire
The emperor is not popular.
inferior
being of lower status than someone or something else
The second movie was inferior compared to the first.
invader
an enemy; a person or group of people who attack ot hurt other people
We attacked the invaders.
orderly
being peaceful
Everyone left in an orderly manner.
overthrow
to remove a leader or a governing body from a position of power, often with force
The people overthrew the government.
porcelain
a shiny, delicate substance that is made by baking clay and is used to make dishes and other objects
The porcelain bowl broke on the floor.
revolt
to openly and often violently rise up against a government
The Muslims of Spain revolted in the year 756.
be afraid
to fear
There is no reason to be afraid of the dark.
bend
to become curved or change from a straight position
The tree branch bended down.
gravestone
a carved block placed on a tomb to mark who is buried there
The words on the gravestone couldn't be read anymore.
noise
a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
There was a lot of noise in the street.
outdo
to do more or better than somebody else
She outdid the previous record.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
Everyone pretended to not hear the noises.
run a race
to run in a contest against other people
The class ran a race today.
shake
to move quickly from side to side or up and down
The whole building was shaking.
tapping
a light, soft hitting
He could hear a tapping on the wall.
whisper
to speak very, very quietly, usually to a person sitting next to you
Everyone was whispering in the library.
adult
a person who is legally responsible for himself or herself
Most adults have their own home.
advertisement
an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
There are more advertisements in movies lately.
as soon as
happening at just about the same time as some other thing
Tell me as soon as she arrives.
autograph
signature of a famous person
He has an autographed poster from this actor.
favorite
most preferred or liked
What is your favorite movie?
grow up
to get older
His son grew up fast.
latest
used to describe something that is the most recent thing of its kind
The latest report says the company is doing well.
newspaper
a collection of news, photographs, advertisements and other information that is printed on large sheets of paper and is usually released daily or weekly
She is reading a newspaper.
souvenir
something bought to remember a place
She brought souvenirs with her from trip.
whenever
at any or every time
She will give you the report whenever you are ready.
arrange
to organize things or people in a particular way
The books were neatly arranged.
built-in
made inside or on the wall
The drink holder is built-into the car.
conveniently
being easy to use or deal with
There was a chair conveniently placed by the table.
eager
anxious, excited
We were eager to get to school.
investor
a person who spends money in order to make more money
The investors earned a lot of money from this company.
magnificent
splendid, brilliant
The art here is magnificent.
property
something that is owned by a person, a group, or a business
The park is nobody's property.
remodeled
changed to look better
The whole building was remodeled recently.
renovate
to repair or rebuild a house, room, etc. so that it is functional again
My building will be renovated soon.
spacious
having a lot of room
This room is very spacious.
catch up on
to do work that you should have finished already
I'm working more today to catch up on things.
go wrong
to happen badly
Things went wrong when nobody came on time.
in trouble
in difficulty
The students were in trouble for not doing their homework.
limp
to walk in an awkward, slow way due to injury to a leg or foot
Her leg is healing, but she still limps when she walks.
reach into
lean into; put one's hand into
She reached into the desk for her pencil.
realize
to know; to understand
Do you realize how long this will take to finish?
step on
to put one's foot on something
Someone stepped on the papers.
straight
not bent or curved
I used a ruler to draw a straight line.
tear
to damage something by pulling it too hard or moving it across a sharp object
They use their teeth to tear meat from a killed animal.
yell at
to shout at
His parents yelled at him for being out late.
collapse
to suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
The building collapsed in the earthquake.
demonstration
an act of displaying how to do something or how something works
There will be a demonstration for the new product.
deter
to stop someone from doing something; stop something from happening
The door will deter any theives.
detonate
to trigger off an explosion
The bomb will detonate in two minutes.
disarmament
the act of reducing the number of weapons, especially nuclear weapons, that a country has
It led to the nuclear disarmament movement.
elimination
the act or process of removing or being removed
His team was eliminated from the competition.
instantly
in a manner without delay; immediately
It started to rain instantly after we went outside.
rapidly
with great speed
We rapidly explained the situation.
retaliation
a reaction to someone or something that has done something harmful or wrong
The country dared to attack the other for fear of retaliation with nuclear weapons.
surrender
to say that you will stop fighting, hiding, etc. because you know that you will not be successful
The other army surrendered.
a bit
a small amount of anything or a short period of time
It rained a bit today.
fall down
to fall to the ground
The tree fell down in the wind.
fall over
to drop to the ground after tipping
He fell over when he tripped.
melt
to change something from a solid into a liquid by heating it
The ice melted in the glass.
national anthem
a special song that is played when a country shows respect to its flag
Everyone knows their own national anthem.
never
not at any time
My dad told me to never talk to strangers.
organizer
a person or object that organizes something
The organizer did a good job for the meeting.
properly
in an appropriate or correct manner
Do your work properly and you won't have to do it a second time.
slalom
a type of ski or kayak race, along a curving course marked with flags
Which country won the slalom competition?
twist
a surprising change in events or happenings
This movie has a surprising twist at the end.
adjust
to adapt something to new conditions in order to be successful
It was difficult to adjust to the new city.
boast
to speak with too much pride
Everyone says he boasts too much.
compete with
to fight or have a contest with another person
The teams are competing with each other.
congratulate
to praise someone for achieving something
Everyone congratulated the team.
deal with
to solve a problem, carry out a task, etc.
He said he was going to deal with the problem.
get someone back
to have someone return to you
He plans on getting her back to the club.
obviously
in a clear and understandable manner obviously this will be easy.
solve
to find the correct answer to a problem or mystery
She solved the problem quickly.
suggest
to state a particular idea or plan to be considered by other people
If you don't like it, suggest something else.
used to
used to express habitual or accustomed actions, states, etc, taking place in the past but not continuing into the present
He used to be a student.
after all
in the end
There wasn't much to do today after all.
along
in a line down the length of something
There are a lot of people along the road.
beg
to ask for people to performing an act of charity by giving you food or services
His dog can beg for treats.
cheer someone up
to make a sad person happy
You should cheer him up, he's feeling bad.
dead
being no longer alive
There are a lot of dead trees along this road.
feel better
to have good condition
You will feel better after resting.
fetch
to go to where somebody/something is and bring it back
His dog can fetch thrown balls.
friendly
acting in a kind, helpful way toward someone
People were really friendly at the meeting.
immediately
without any delay
I left immediately after the presentation started.
shell
a hard layer around an object for protection
The shell of the candy is hard.
dangle
to suspend an object; to let an object hang in the air
The rope is dangling off the ledge.
leash
a chain, strap, ect. for controlling or leading an animal
The dog escaped from his leash.
operate
to do surgery of some special medical procedure
Doctors stopped the bleeding and operated on the remainder of her arm.
passionate
being easily excited to strong emotions
He is very passionate about his work.
regularly
at the usual time each day, week, or month
We regularly visit the gym.
remainder
whatever is left over or behind after the larger part of something is gone
The remainder of the students will leave soon.
rip off
to strongly tear something away
He ripped off the cover of the book.
sponsor
to help pay for an event, usually in order to advertise at the event
The company decided to sponsor her.
stump
the part of a limb(like an arm or a leg) that remains after the rest has been cut off
One of his fingers is only a stump.
direction
the course on which someone or something is traveling
What direction in the bank?
further
to a greater distance; at a more distant point
Is the school further than the bank?
get used to
to get accustomed to; to become comfortable
Have you gotten used to working here yet?
keep up with
to maintain the same speed
She can't keep up with her dog when it is running.
opposite
being across from or on a different side or area from something
The opposite side has less people.
race up
to run quickly
He raced up to his other friends.
remote-controlled
controlled from a distance
My friend has a remote-controlled car.
run over
to drive on the top of something
She ran over the soccer ball that rolled into the street.
squash
to crowd into a place where there is not much room
The apple was squashed flat.
steer
to control the direction
The car is difficult to steer on ice.
coffin
a wooden box in which a dead body is put
They found an old coffin in that building.
fist
a tightly closed hand
He made a fist when he became angry.
jump out
to get off quickly
Everyone jumped out of the taxi.
lean forward
to bend one's body toward something
If you lean forward you can see it better.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
He noticed his coffee was missing.
passenger
a person riding in but not driving a vehicle
There are a lot of passengers on the bus.
pedestrian
any person walking on a sidewalk, across a street, or down a road
There are few pedestrians on this street.
shout
to say something in a loud way
She shouted to get her friend's attention.
sidewalk
a path with a hard surface by the side of a road
People always drive motorcycles on the sidewalk here.
suddenly
in an unexpected or extremely quick manner suddenly the door opened.
ashamed
feeling guilt and regret
He felt ashamed because he failed his class.
join
to participate in an activity with others
Who wants to join my club?
lawn
the ground in a park or around a home that is covered with grass that is usually kept short
The lawn was covered in mud.
messy
being dirty or unclean
This room is very messy.
mower
a machine for cutting grass on lawns
The mower is broken lately, so the grass is getting long.
punish
to make someone suffer for doing something wrong
The child was punished for stealing.
rake
move a rake across a surface in order to make it smooth and level
You can use this to rake it up.
reward
something, often money, given or received in return for good work or behavior
What is the reward for finding the lost dog?
supposed to
intended to; meant to; expected to
This book is supposed to teach English.
yard
an outdoor area beside a building, often covered with grass
The yard is very messy.
attractive
having a pleasing appearance
Going home early sounds very attractive now.
challenge
a difficult task that requires great skill or creativity to complete
Winning that game was a challenge.
critic
a person whose job is to judge the quality of something
Many people respect the opinions of film critics.
likeable
giving a good impression; pleasing
That teacher is very likeable.
look after
to take care of
She looks after her daughter.
occasional
occurring irregularly
He drinks occasionally.
regard
to think about or consider someone or something in a certain way
That man is regarded as being intelligent.
worldwide
existing or happening in all parts of the world
This actor is famous worldwide.
applicant
someone who formally expresses interest, usually in writing, for a particular job or position
There are many applicants for this job.
contest
an event where people attempt to do things better than others in order to win
She won the contest again this year.
designated
selected for a special event or purpose
He is always the designated judge for this contest.
figure
a symbol that represents one of the numbers between one and nine
What are the figures on this year's sales?
permit
to allow, to cause to be possible
Are we permitted to smoke here?
random
showing no pattern or clear purpose; selected by pure chance
It selects the successful applicants at random.
reigning champion
the current winner
He is the reigning champion in this league.
surface
the top layer of the ground or of water
The surface of the water is covered in oil.
tournament
a sports contest in which players or teams play multiple games until there is one winner
This tournament is world famous.
trousers
(Brit. Eng.) an item of clothing worn from the waist to the ankle, with separate parts for each leg; US Eng. - pants
I bought new trousers yesterday.
afraid
feeling fear, frightened
The students were afraid of getting extra homework.
all the time
constantly; continuously
She works all the time.
both
used to stress the fact that two objects, people or places are being referred to both of these questions are difficult.
encourage
to cause someone to feel courage, confidence or hope
The little boy's father encouraged him to do better.
ignore
not to notice or consider someone or something
It's difficult to ignore this problem.
patient
dealing with hardships or inconvenience calmly and without anger
The child found it difficult to be patient.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
The government will provide support.
replace
to put something or someone in the position of something or someone else
The writer was replaced.
respect
to show regard or admiration or feel for someone or something
Most people respect the leader of the group.
solve
to find the correct answer to a problem or mystery
This problem is easy to solve.
along
in a line down the length of something
There are a lot of people along the road.
be proud of
to have admiration or pride in someone or something
They should be proud of their work.
beside
next to
The door is beside the table.
fare
the money people pay to travel on public transportation, taxis or boats
The fare for the taxi ride was cheap.
figure out
to discover, solve, or understand
Nobody was able to figure out the question.
impatient
not patient; not wanting to wait
I am impatient at your slowness.
panting
breathing very noisily and deeply
Dogs pant when they are hot or tired.
puffing
breathing very noisily and deeply
Smoke was puffing from the hole.
sidewalk
a path with a hard surface by the side of a road
The sidewalk was very hot this afternoon.
traffic
the vehicles or number of vehicles in a particular area or on a particular road traffic is very bad this time of day.
agenda
a plan; a schedule for a meeting
Everyone thought the man had a hidden agenda.
apply
to make an application or request
He is applying for his liscence.
approximately
in a way that is close but not exact
There is approximately 20 people here.
benefit
a good or advantageous thing
There are a lot of benefits to this job.
confirm
to state or show whether or not something is true
Can you confirm the letter was sent?
exposure
the state of experiencing or being exposed to something, usually something bad
The movie is getting a lot of exposure lately.
overseas
in a foreign land that is across the sea
She will be travelling overseas.
precaution
an action performed in order to prevent something possibly dangerous, harmful, or troublesome from happening
Wear your seatbelt as a precaution.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
People are trying to reduce waste lately.
serious
being sincere about something; not joking
Failing school is a serious problem.
bamboo
a plant that is light in weight with strong, empty stems that can be used to build things bamboo grows in hot climates.
diplomacy
the tactful handling of sensitive relationships
The two countries solved the problem with diplomacy.
endangered
at risk of extinction
This animal is endangered.
estimate
to make a general guess or judgment without using exact calculations regarding the value, quality, or nature of something
I estimate it will take one week to read this book.
hibernate
(of animals) to spend an entire winter asleep or resting
Bears hibernate in winter.
nutrition
food
There is little nutrition in popcorn.
patch
a small area of something
His clothes had many patches.
permanent
lasting forever; intended to last for a very long time
I'm looking for a permanent job, not a temporary one.
roam
to move about freely without a set destination
The students were free to roam the area.
survive
to remain alive
The bird survived the cold winter.
annoyed
a little angry
People get annoyed when others are too loud.
at all
in the slightest degree
There is no reason at all to run.
dirt
loose soil or earth
There is a lot of dirt on the floor.
housekeeper
a person whose job is to manage the cooking, cleaning, etc., in a house
The housekeeper will come this afternoon to clean.
keep on
to keep doing something; to not stop
He decided to keep on walking.
picky
too careful about choosing or accepting things
Her child was a very picky eater.
tasty
having a good flavor
These crackers are tasty.
terribly
in an extreme manner
It is terribly hot outside today.
truth
the state of matching reality
You can't handle the truth.
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