an unusual experience that is possibly dangerous
The girl and her dog went on a(n) adventure across Nevada.
approve
to have a positive opinion
Her parents did not approve of her marriage.
ban
to make something illegal or not allowed
They even tried to ban building climbing for many reasons.
criminal
a person who breaks the law
The criminal will be in jail for three months.
critic
a person whose job is to judge the quality of something
While fans raved over his new album, music critics called it repetitive and predictable.
inherit
to receive something from a person upon their death
He will inherit the farm when his father dies.
miner
a person who works in a mine
The miner was looking for gold.
original
being unique or thinking differently from others
The rapper used syncopation to make his song more original.
slavery
the practice of holding people as slaves slavery is illegal in most places.
arrange
to organize or plan the details of an activity or event before it happens
Mr. Gride arranged a simple wedding for him and Madeline.
civilization
an organized society where technology and culture are highly developed
Our civilization has evolved over many years.
crisis
an emergency or disaster
Did you hear about the financial crisis?
maintain
to continue
The brain claims that keeping things the same maintains peace and happiness.
proceed
to continue with a course of action
The company proceeded with more seeming clarity and discipline, dividing the problem into its parts.
select
to choose it
Then he said that she had been selected for the role.
support
to help prove or show that something is true or exists
I support his idea with the new information I found.
threaten
to be a source of danger for something
The trout will produce more offspring when populations are threatened.
vast
being very large in size or amount
London is a(n) vast city with lots of buildings and people.
anticipation
a feeling of pleasure about something that is going to happen
He came to Seoul with great anticipation.
butcher
a person who sells meats
We asked the butcher which meat was best for making stew.
calculate
to figure something out by using math
We calculated how long it would take us to drive across the country.
doubt
to not believe
I doubt that he will be able to finish all his homework tonight.
expand
to get bigger
A balloon expands when it is filled with air.
fee
the price to enter an organization or facility
The doctor's fee was cheap.
platform
a raised, flat area next to a track at a train, bus or subway station
Which platform does the train arrive at?
proposal
an offer or plan that is presented to a group of people who will make a decision about it
They rejected proposals that the Prime Minister should be directly elected.
specific
well defined and clearly stated
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.
admire
to have a high opinion of; to respect
The artist was admired for his amazing work.
attach
to join things together
This helps them stay attached to your pet.
comfortably
affording physical comfort
Kelly was comfortably sleeping in Jim's table.
consume
to use up
Of the five countries, the United States consumed the greatest amount of electricity in 2003.
digital
displaying time with numbers
The introduction of digital cameras has hurt the companies that produce film.
direct
going straight between two places
The woman in the middle is directing the movie.
industry
산업
The oil companies are a part of the fuel industry.
interact
to act with something else in order to produce a particular effect
You have to understand how cells interact.
supply
To supply something means to give people what they need or want.
The American colonies, once established, would be able to supply Mediterranean goods such as olives and fruit.
broad
being wide in shape or size
The bull has a broad back.
chemist
화학자
I go to all the chemists to try and get what he wants.
definition
the meaning of a word
Which is the best definition for the word "minute"?
determine
influence something
You decide what you have to do!
formulate
put into definite words
When the initial project failed, the team formulated a new plan to present to the CEO.
measure
find size or quantity of something
Eratosthenes, the Greek librarian in Alexandria, was able to measure the circumference of Earth using simple geometry
neutral
not having a positive or negative electrical charge
The charge is neutral on this.
organic
relating to living things
These organic vegetables have a better taste than the factory-cleaned brand.
slightly
of a small quantity or degree
I am slightly taller than my twin sister.
solution
a way to solve a problem
This is all to do with finding simple solutions to our daily communication problems.
absorb
to take in a liquid or other substance
My new running jacket absorbs sweat.
agent
a person who has the authority to do certain actions for another person
Rory told his friends he was a secret agent.
decay
the state of being destroyed by a natural process
Green tea can also help fight tooth decay.
insulation
things used to protect one from heat or cold
Reindeer fur is good insulation for the boots the Sami wear.
outweigh
To outweigh something means to exceed it in value, amount, or importance.
Finding a warm place to sleep outweighed the need to find something to eat.
react
to act in response to something
It will react if we add another chemical.
recognize
to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.
release
to free someone from a duty or responsibility
The studios often release the music before the film itself.
separate
not together
Oil and water always separate out.
symbol
a person or thing who represents a larger quality
Number 7 is symbol of luck.
citizen
a person who belongs to a country and has rights and protection
Stravinsky became a French citizen in 1934, and later he became an American citizen.
claim
to say that something belongs to oneself
She claimed the biggest room in the house.
epidemic
a state in which a disease spreads quickly and affects many people
The country is facing a new flu epidemic.
exaggerate
to say something is better, worse, more important than it really is
This will, in some cases, lower subtle information about light versus dark differences, and in other cases exaggerate such differences.
immune
면역의
Some people are immune to certain diseases, while other people are not.
inject
insert into the body by using a needle
The army doctor injected the man with morphine.
receive
to get something
She received a card to attend the Betty's birthday party.
type
a group of things or people that have common features
This type of movie is very popular with young children.
virus
software that spreads from one computer to another,making bad things happen to them
People catch colds from a virus.
weaken
to become less powerful, effective, or significant
The lack of gravity weakens astronauts’ muscles and bones.
alternative
something that can be used or done instead of something else alternative energy sources are important for our planet.
decline
to become worse
Their work performance actually declines.
include
to have inside or with along with other things
This park protects the Sherpa land and includes Mount Everest.
ingredient
a quality that is necessary for something to be good or work well
The ingredients of success include hard work and focus.
isolate
to cause to be alone or apart from others
The teacher isolated the bad child from the class before talking with her.
reproduction
the act of copying something reproduction is one of the causes of death.
roughly
in an inexact or imprecise manner
We have roughly the same opinions.
spread
to become known by a greater number of people
The news about his victory spread very fast.
tradition
a custom handed down for many generations
It was a tradition in India for a new husband and wife to ride through town on an elephant.
ceramic
made from clay and hardened in a very hot fire or OVEN
Many cups and plates are ceramic.
decorate
to make something pretty or fancy by adding an ornament, color, etc
It was Stella’s job to decorate the room for the surprise birthday party.
elaborate
complicated and detailed in design
If someone has finished speaking and you do not play along by taking up your end of the dialog, that person will automatically start to elaborate.
idol
a person who is greatly admired
The new teenage idol singer has a concert here today.
independently
in an independent manner
Don't act independently during the trip.
invention
the process of creating a new device or idea
The computer is a useful invention.
permit
to allow, to cause to be possible
Are we permitted to smoke here?
revitalize
to provide something with new energy, life, or power
When they built that new mall, it really revitalized the city.
worship
to give all of one's love and attention to something in a religious way
They worship the mountains.
complex
not being simple
The combination of the concepts 'chair' and 'waiting for bus' allows you to create the new complex concept 'chair used while waiting for bus'.
detailed
containing a lot of details
These artists paint very detailed pictures on fingernails or toenails.
discipline
훈련
It was obvious that the girl's parents had taught her very good discipline.
option
the power or ability to make a choice between different possible choices
Which movie do you want to see? It’s your choice.
remove
to get rid of something completely
I removed the mud from my shoes.
require
to have a necessity for something
We require all students to wear the uniform.
scrape
To scrape something is to rub it very hard with something sharp.
She'd scour the pots and scrape the pans, candy the yams and spice the hams.
synthetic
of or relating to a process of combining two or more artificial substances
Plastic is a synthetic material made by humans.
term
word or phrase
Ralph saw that the immediate, short-term payoff for the planning department was to become more responsive to the community and its growth.
trace
a very small amount of something
You can trace the painful process by which Beethoven edged toward the music that we know.
arrest
the act of legally taking and holding a person believed to have committed a crime
She was arrested there and sent to prison.
debate
a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward
As communities became larger, some people had time to reflect and debate.
domestic
having to do with the household or family; not foreign
In Three Sisters Playing Chess, Anguissola painted her sisters in a domestic setting.
ethics
the moral principles, standards, and rules for conduct and deciding what is right and wrong
Stealing money is against the ethics of this society.
evidence
something that gives proof or a reason to believe something
The State used the golden eggs, the goose, and the magic harp as evidence against Jack.
experimentation
the act of making and performing an experiment or test
The product is still in its experimentation phase. We found there were more variables we had to deal with.
found
to create something
The United Nations was founded in 1945.
inspector
a person whose job is to visit places such as schools or restaurants and make sure that everything is working properly
I’m inspector Lozano.
radical
greatly changed from the normal
The school district made radial changes by forbidding bicycles on school campuses.
violation
an act of breaking a law
The judge sent her to jail because she had over 30 traffic violations.
absurd
completely unreasonable or impossible to believe
That idea is just absurd!
aspect
a part or element to be considered
The book has many different aspects available for discussion.
disgust
a very strong negative feeling towards someone or something
He felt disgust towards his date because she had a terrible eating habits.
escape
to get away
Some people have even escaped floods on their roofs!
inspire
to give someone ideas or actions to follow
Kathy inspired me to work out and lose weight.
invade
to enter a place for the purpose of taking control of it
In 1532, the Spanish invaded and took control of Cuzco.
nation
a country with its own land, people and government
Both nations have been at war for a long time.
remain
to stay in a place
Their footprints will remain on the surface of the Moon for millions of years!
remark
to comment on something that you observe
He looked at my hand and remarked upon my hurt finger.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
There are many species of animals in the zoo.
advantage
something that puts a person in a more successful position than others
I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.
afford
able to have or do
Some students can afford to eat out every day because their parents pay for their tuition.
expense
the amount of money that you use to buy something
She had enough money to pay tuition, but not enough to cover her living expenses.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
fund
to supply money for something
The old man funds his grandchildren's education.
insurance
the promise of a sum of money in event of loss
The cost of health insurance is sky rocketing, making it unaffordable for most people.
local
belonging to a certain place or district
Follow the crowds, or ask locals for information.
public
having to do with people as a general whole
A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.
social
relating to human society and the way it is lived and organized
Most schools organize social events for the students.
subsidize
to support financially
A few, unable to subsidize the property, will sell at distress prices.
attract
to make someone notice something; to make something appeal to someone
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors.
campaign
operation; movement
I would campaign for protecting wild animals in the forest.
distribute
to divide something among or give out to people
The church distributes free dinners on Thanksgiving Day.
divorce
to legally end a marriage
She decided to divorce her unfaithful husband.
employee
a person who works for someone else
There are over a thousand employees at her father’s company.
formula
a method of doing something
What was his magic formula?
marketing
the action or business of promoting
They are marketing their new product on TV and radio.
regret
to feel sad or sorry about something that happened or was not done
I regret not spending more time with my friend.
single
only one.
Nobody could come up with a single idea.
brand
a group of products made by a specific producer
Which brand of computer do you use?
career
the period of time that someone spends doing something, such as a job
Her career in the medical field spanned over 30 years.
deal
a bargain or arrangement
He has got a great deal on his new car.
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
You made the right decision by going to college.
lyric
When a poem is considered lyric, it is written in a simple and direct style.
The lyrics of this song are really good.
publicity
an act or device designed to attract public interest
We do not have enough revenue to cover our expenses.
risk
danger or possible loss or injury
There’s always the risk of falling when climbing a mountain.
soar
to increase a great degree in a short amount of time
As the stock market and currency value declined, the price of gold soared.
approach
the right to use or do something
The end of the school year is fast approaching.
conduct
to direct or control some process or procedure
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
disturb
to upset them
Anyone who disturbs the peace of the king shall die.
emotion
a feeling
He does not like to show his emotions to other people.
function
to work or operate
He said the computer does not function the way that it should.
modification
a slight change
Genetic modification is a tool, not an end in itself.
perception
the way in which one sees or understands something
Alcohol reduces your perception of pain.
refer
to speak about someone or something
I was referred to Mr. Ortiz, the companies marketing supervisor.
reject
to refuse to accept
They rejected our offer to buy their company.
suffer
to have or to have often a particular illness
This very painful disease causes her to suffer greatly.
effective
producing the wanted result
Scientists are still looking for an effective way to treat the common cold.
general
relating to or affecting all the things or people in a group
In general, you should always ask questions if you don't completely understand something.
obtain
to get something through your efforts
It was difficult to obtain a passport for her husband because he was foreign born.
physical
of the body
This will be a physical test, not a mental one.
range
to vary within limits
Their sizes range from 2mm to 40mm.
sequence
the order in which events or actions should happen or be done
What is the sequence for doing the tasks?
task
a piece of especially hard work; a duty that must be done
The phrase, ’jack-of-all-trades’ refers to those who claim to be proficient at countless tasks, but cannot perform a single one of them well.
transfer
to move something from one place to a different one
If information has been transferred, it is most definitely false.
visual
relating to seeing or sight
A film depends greatly on visual and other nonverbal elements that are not easily expressed in writing.
destroy
ruin; damage
Many homes were destroyed because of the earthquake.
meteorologist
someone who studies the processes that cause particular weather conditions
Meteorologists tell us about the weather.
operation
when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body
The operation worked.
precipitation
water that falls from the sky onto the ground, usually in the form of rain or snow
Tomorrow's weather will be dry with no precipitation expected.
pressure
when gas builds because it is blocked by something pressure had built up in Vesuvius, and the mountain could not hold it back any longer.
responsible
having an obligation to do something
Its idea was that countries should now share the burden of emissions cuts according to how historically responsible they were for the problem.
satellite
a natural object in space that moves in a circle around another object, such as a moon
You can see picture taken with the satellite on Google.
surface
the outer layer of something; the top of something
Did the water surface change to ice yet?
variation
a change
She made several variations to her famous chocolate chip cookies.
weather
the temperature and overall atmospheric condition of a particular area at a given time
Many outdoor events were cancelled because of bad weather.
accurate
without mistakes
Weather forecasts are now much more accurate than in the past.
explosion
a loud burst of energy
The explosion shocked the neighborhood.
intensity
the amount of strength, energy, or focus given to an activity
The intensity of the situation was unbearable and caused the woman to break into uncontrollable sobs.
magnitude
something's size, extent, degree, or importance
They did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
precisely
in an exact and accurate manner
That is precisely the point I wanted to make.
prevention
the act of keeping something bad or dangerous from occurring
The committee is dedicated to AIDS prevention.
seismic
an earthquake
California experiences a lot of seismic activity.
system
a set of ideas organized to explain a whole
The library uses a special system to organize the books and magazines.
theory
an idea or a statement that is believed to be true but needs to be proven
Some hypotheses become theories after they are tested many times.
tremor
a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
She suffered from drug withdrawals that caused her body to tremor.
average
usual; ordinary
On average, I spend about three hours a day on homework.
branch
a division of a larger organization
I will be transferring to our branch in China.
contract
a written or spoken agreement that is meant to be legally binding
divide
to split a whole into parts
After World War II, Germany was divided in two parts.
exchange
give something and get something
Can I exchange this shirt?
muscle
a part of the body of a human or animal that functions to produce movement
Exercising can buildup muscle.
necessary
being essential
You can find all the necessary information on our website.
split
to divide into smaller parts
Latin American nations developed societies split by class conflict between rich and poor.
sustain
to supply what is necessary to allow something to continue or exist
thin
having a small distance between opposite edges of something
The laptop was so thin it could fit inside an envelope.
activity
the state of being active or lively
What kind of club activity do you like?
affect
to act or have an effect on
Care affects the health.
assess
to make a judgment about something after observation or thought
Managers assess each employee’s performance to determine if they deserve a pay raise.
extend
to make something last longer
The teacher will not extend the deadline for the science experiment.
modernize
to begin using the newest tools, methods, or technology
I want to modernize my grandparents' fashion.
prompt
to cause something to occur or cause someone to do something
The look on his face prompted her to question his intentions.
rarely
seldom; not often
Fire tornados rarely happen.
sedentary
not physically active
After gaining a tremendous amount of weight, the man became increasingly sedentary.
strategy
a careful plan or method
His strategy was to start studying for the test several days early.
survey
a question or a group of questions asked to many people in order to gather information about a particular topic
The survey tells us people’s favorite hobbies.
adapt
to change something in order to make it appropriate for a different function
People are smart and can adapt to live in different places.
conversation
an informal talk between a small group of people
I had a long conversation with her the other day.
development
the act or process of developing
Our country achieved a remarkable development in science.
habit
something which a person does usually or regularly
Drinking soda is a terrible habit.
imitation
the act of copying or imitating
Tim compared the imitation with the original product.
infant
a child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
We were delighted to have twins, but it was difficult when they were infants because they demanded so much attention.
mysterious
신비한
There was a mysterious sound coming from my bedroom.
natural
existing or occurring in nature; not made or changed by humans
This product contains only natural ingredients.
simulate
to produce something in a way that seems real but is not
These environments may simulate the wild.
comfort
to help someone to feel better when they have been sad or upset
gather
to bring things together
We gathered the leaves into one pile.
graduate
someone who has completed an academic program
I am a graduate from a school in the Midwest.
impression
the influence or effect that a person or thing has on aperson's feelings or thoughts
The film made a great impression on me.
interview
a meeting in which a person is asked questions
I have an interview for a job tomorrow morning.
participate
take part in something
We have to all participate in the school’s homecoming rally.
private
being used by or available to only a single person or group
Sue found a private tutor as she was having a hard time with English.
rapport
관계
significant
having a big or important effect
His girlfriend had a significant place in his heart.
subtle
being difficult to notice, understand, or see
Her perfume was very subtle.
alliance
one or more groups of people joined together for some purpose
An alliance is important because it means the two countries will be friendly.
connection
a state of being associated closely
The reason why your internet is not working is because there is no connection between your computer and the router.
empress
the wife of an emperor
Someday I want to play for the empress of Austria.
genius
a person of extreme intelligence
A genius is a very smart person.
nomadic
living or being like a NOMAD; being characterized by moving from place to place
In my desire to see the world, I lived a very nomadic life for ten years.
poison
to make something harmful by adding a dangerous substance to it
Someone poisoned Bill's food to kill him.
ruthless
not thinking about the feelings or health of other people
He is a ruthless businessman and nothing will stop him when it comes to a business opportunity.
translate
to change from one language into another
Xuanzang collected books about Buddhism in India and translated them into Chinese.
troop
a group of soldiers, especially horse; an organized group
She was the only soldier from her troop to survive. The rest were killed in the battle.
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