something that happens without being planned and that is not expected
There are many car accidents in this area, so be careful when driving.
bone
hard materials inside the body that form the frame of humans and animals
We should drink milk to strengthen our bones.
company
회사, 상회
I work at a steel company.
death
end of being alive
The death of our mother was difficult to handle.
education
교육
She is majoring in education at the teacher's college.
extended
continued or prolonged
Marcia is taking an extended vacation to recover from surgery.
hiking
하이킹 hiking is a popular pastime for many people.
hospital
a building or group of buil-dings where people who are ill or injured are given treatment
The nurse at the hospital was nice to Janet.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history
The painting is at the Louvre. That’s a museum in Paris.
relaxing
pleasant and helps you to relax
A relaxing holiday gave me pleasure and satisfaction.
airplane
a flying vehicle that has wings and an engine
Traveling by airplane is the safest mode of transportation available today.
destroy
ruin; damage
Many homes were destroyed because of the earthquake.
disease
an illness
The girl can't go to school because she has a heart disease.
exploration
a journey of discovery
Her explorations led her into the deserts of central Asia.
helicopter
an aircraft which flies using long, thin parts on top of it that turn round very fast
There is a helicopter in the sky.
hot air balloon
balloon for travel through the air in a basket suspended below a large bag of heated air
It was my first time in a hot air balloon.
infection
the process of infecting or state of being infected
You should wash your hands after handling raw meat to avoid infection.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
Which planet is closest to earth?
recover
to become well again; to return to good health etc
Athletes are good at recovering from their failures.
telescope
a tube-shaped device used to view objects at a great distance
He received a new telescope for his birthday.
bet
to risk money on the result of a game or a business
If people are asked to bet on whether a coin toss is heads or tails, most bet larger amounts if the coin is yet to be tossed.
commodity
a product that is bought and sold
Money, gold, silver, wheat, corn are all important commodities.
entertainment
something that ENTERTAINS
The conference will have entertainment after the meeting.
obsess
to talk or think about someone or something too much
The woman was obsessed about her house being clean and would not everben tolerate a speck of dust.
odd
different from what is usual or expected; strange
Lewis’s choice of hair color is quite odd.
prepare
to get or make something ready
I have to prepare a report about my presentation.
property
something that is owned by a person, a group, or a business
When he left Europe, he sold all of his property.
rent
to grant the possession or enjoyment of property, machinery, etc.
I rented a studio downtown so I could focus on my sculpting.
stock
a piece of a business, bought in the form of shares
She bought stock in Disney.
tax
money charged by a government for public services
In France, people had to pay high taxes if they owned a lot of salt.
care
provide care for
The nurse was caring for the wounded.
deserve
to be worthy of
She thinks that all life is precious and deserves a chance to live.
discipline
an punishment for doing something wrong
He grew up under the strict discipline of his grandfather.
encourage
suggest; recommend
The groups which encourage individual members to think creatively will prosper.
grade
a class of year at school
Lesley started first grade today.
homework
school work that teachers give to pupils to do at home
I'll do my homework after dinner.
physical
of the body
This will be a physical test, not a mental one.
privilege
an advantage or right that is given to only a certain person or group of people
It has been our privilege to serve you on this flight.
support
help
They are supporting William during this difficult time.
unacceptable
too bad to be accepted, approved or allowed to continue
Your behavior today was unacceptable.
astronomer
a scientist who studies the stars and other bodies in space
The astronomer slept during the day and worked at night, when the stars are out.
experiment
a scientific test that is performed to study something and see how it reacts to different conditions
The scientists did experiments on many small animals.
faraway
very far away in space or time
Yellowstone National park is a faraway place from our house.
hydrogen
a chemical element that is the lightest of all elements, has no smell or color
Balloons filled with hydrogen can easily float away if you aren’t careful.
provide
공급하다
The school will provide the stationary needed.
range
an amount of variation
Rainfall in the forest falls within the range of 2.4 to 5.6 inches a month, depending on the season.
space shuttle
a space craft that launches as a rocket and returns to Earth as a plane
The astronauts went to space in the space shuttle.
Space Station
a man-made structure that orbits a planet and on which astronauts can live and work
The International Space Station was built by many countries.
space suit
우주복
The astronauts in space suits are floating inside the spaceship.
warmth
온기, 따뜻함
He could feel the warmth from the sun.
associated
corresponding
Watson was proud to be associated with Holmes.
belief
faith or trust
I repeated my belief that the girl was innocent.
fortune
large amount of money
I wish you good health and good fortune.
generation
one stage in the descent of a family
The future generations will also be able to experience these mighty wonders of nature.
ignorance
a lack of information or knowledge about something
The boy is ignorance. The girl is Want.
penny
a coin equal to one CENT; (usually plural) there are 100 PENNIES in an American dollar
Every penny is precious.
predict
to say what will happen in the future
This new science helps meteorologists predict fast moving storms and flash floods.
spill
to fall from a container
Somebody spilled juice all over the bench.
superstition
미신
Bad luck on Friday the 13th is just a silly superstition.
advantage
(a) gain or benefit
Having education is an advantage.
content
내용물
They were excited to learn the contents of the letter.
definition
the meaning of a word
Which is the best definition for the word "minute"?
expose
to leave something uncovered that is usually covered
Lowered sea levels exposed the coral reefs.
inappropriate
not appropriate or suitable for a particular place or situation
Your behavior in church was inappropriate.
multiple
having or involving more than one of something multiple choice tests are a favorite of college students.
popular
being liked or supported by a large number of people
It is the most popular city for foreign visitors.
sound effects
a simulated sound
The sound effect was loud.
supervise
to watch, direct, and be in in charge of a particular task, place, or person supervise children when they are using fireworks.
technology
new things made by using science technology has greatly improved in the last 20 years.
affect
to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
Her sickness began to affect her work.
awake
not being asleep
Nobody is sleeping. Everyone is awake.
deadline
a date or time before which something must be done
The deadline for my article is Monday morning.
efficiently
in a way that produces the wanted result without wasting resources such as time, money or energy
Conrad uses his time at work very efficiently.
future
time that has not passed yet
If he would show some ambition, he could have a bright future.
health
the overall physical condition of the body
The health of children should be important to all parents.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
She wants him to reduce the amount of time he spends talking.
responsibility
a job, task or person that one is expected to complete or care for
It is my responsibility to pay for all the bills.
save
to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or wasted
We need to save water whenever we can.
stress
스트레스, 긴장
Too much stress always gives me a headache.
athletic
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
One of the many strengths of the African American community is an intrinsic support for the athletic endeavors of African American women.
barely
hardly
I barely realized that the 180th day had arrived.
buddy
a friend
We have been great buddies for around six years.
celebrate
to do something special for a holiday or other event
We celebrated my parents anniversary last week.
childhood
somebody's earliest years
My childhood was full of memories with my family.
confident
having a great deal of trust
She was confident in climbing the mountain in an hour.
decoration
something used for adornment
The houses are used for decoration, and for eating!
dress up
to put on special clothes in order to look nice or look like something one is not
Everyone dressed up for the big celebration.
holiday
a time of rest, free time or travel, when a person does not have to work
Each year, LA has many festivals and holidays.
next to
adjacent, near
I sit next to Sue in history class.
attack
to cause physical harm to a person or damage a place or thing
Manchester United attacked with three strikers.
bathtub
a bath (for washing in)
Filling up a bathtub needs a lot of water.
calm
undisturbed; without wind or storm
After the rain, the day was cool and calm.
canyon
a deep and narrow valley
The Grand canyon is a big hole.
marine
having to do with the ocean or ocean plants and animals
Sharks are marine animals.
nervous
feeling uncertain about future events or results
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
parachute
a piece of equipment that slows the fall of a person who jumps from a high place
The space capsule was so big it had eight parachutes to help it land safely.
poisonous
causing sickness or death when consumed by a person or animal
My mother taught me how to tell the poisonous plants from the plants I can eat.
scared
afraid
Mrs. Spot got scared and dropped the coffee pot.
skateboard
스케이트보드
What do windsurfing and skateboarding have in common?
crime
an action that break's a country's law
If you commit a crime, you will be punished.
daycare
탁아소
government
the group of people who rule a nation
The children’s father worked at a government office in the city.
homelessness
not having a permanent residence
Since many people are losing their homes, homelessness is becoming a problem in America.
medication
a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
I need to take this medication after meals.
poverty
the state or experience of being poor and having little or no money
After the war, most people lived in poverty.
public
having to do with people as a general whole
A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.
quality
the extent to which something has features
By the time children were three, a new quality of rule emerged.
shelter
a place where people or animals are protected from danger, hunger, or abuse
Please take shelter during a bad storm.
unemployment
the state of being without a job
advantage
(a) gain or benefit
Having education is an advantage.
athlete
a person who plays sports
Some athletes can play many sports very well.
attend
to be present
We would like as many people as possible to attend to our wedding.
enhance
to improve
In order to enhance his tennis game, he started doing some strengthening exercises.
follow
to be guided by something or someone follow the signs to the concert.
illegal
against the law
It is illegal to smoke in our restaurant.
match
a contest or game
There were three thousand people at the boxing match.
performance
the act of doing one's work or completing an activity
Her performance in the classroom will help her in the future.
traditional
전통적인
I wore traditional Korean clothes for the first time.
unfair
not just; not fair
I think it was unfair of them to only let the older kids play in the game.
acquire
to get or obtain something
I acquired the right to fire anyone who brings down the company.
attract
to cause to like or be interested in something
Mathematics will attract those it can attract, but it will do nothing to overcome resistance to science.
commercial
a radio or television advertisement
I saw a commercial on TV last night about a get-rich-quick scheme.
devote
(with "to") to use one's entire time or effort for a cause or purpose
We devoted our time and effort to educating orphaned children in Africa.
entertainment
shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type
The family enjoyed visiting Las Vegas because of the various entertainment it offered.
exposure
the state of experiencing or being exposed to something, usually something bad
The movie is getting a lot of exposure lately.
magazine
a publication issued regularly containing articles, stories etc by various writers
Would you like a magazine to read while you're waiting?
privacy
the state of being alone and away from others
All people need some privacy in their lives.
respect
to treat something in a good way
The rich man taught young Kim to respect the animals.
section
a part or piece that something is divided into
You can find cucumbers in the vegetables section of a supermarket.
activity
a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done
My favorite activity is riding my bike.
care
to feel interest, concern, or worry
I don't care what he thinks.
church
the institution of christianity
Moscow was once known for its beautiful churches.
contact
to communicate with someone
Some species crowd together and require physical contact with each other.
effort
work of mind or body required to do something
She put a lot of effort into planning the party.
email
an electronic message sent or received via computer
Do you know his email address?
interest
a desire to be involved with something or to learn more about it
laugh
to show happiness with sound and a smile
The audience laughed a lot.
lots of
many
I have lots of friends.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
Your watch is similar to mine in shape and color.
catch up
to move or work quickly enough to attain the same progress as others
The men caught up with the doctor when he was near the river.
celebrate
to do something special for a holiday or other event
We celebrated my parents anniversary last week.
commercial
done for profit
In a commercial society, things that can be brought by wealth are considered status symbols.
culture
a form or type of civilization of a certain race or nation
The show at the university had a lot of Asian culture in it.
feast
a meal for a lot of people with large amounts of food and drink, usually to celebrate an event
Every Thanksgiving, my whole family gets together and has a feast.
profit
money remaining after business expenses are deducted
She made a big profit selling Christmas decorations.
promotion
a move up to a higher position
They had a big party to celebrate his promotion.
romantic
로맨틱한
The whole story had a romantic tone to it, so it had a happy ending.
specialty
the specific area of one's field in which one works
My specialty is cooking Mexican food.
traditional
전통적인
I wore traditional Korean clothes for the first time.
caretaker
a person who looks after something
He did not know it, but that very morning they had been seen by a caretaker.
construction
the act of building or making something
A new hotel is now under construction.
faithful
showing constant support for someone or something
He was a very faithful servant.
housekeeper
a woman whose job it is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking and cleaning
My mother is a smart housekeeper.
labor
work, particularly when it is physically challenging
This hard labor can take many days.
masculine
male-like
Kyle is a very masculine young man.
mechanic
someone who fixes machines
Do you know a good car mechanic?
operator
a person who connects telephone calls
The operator helped me make an international call.
physical
of the body
This will be a physical test, not a mental one.
swear
to make a serious promise to do something
Katy had to swear that she would keep the secret to herself.
appointment
an agreement to meet someone at a specific time
My dental appointment is at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
assignment
a piece of homework
Her assignment in history class was to read chapters 6 and 7.
attend
to be present
We would like as many people as possible to attend to our wedding.
calendar
a table showing the months, weeks, and days
I checked the calendar, but I was busy the day of the big party.
deadline
a date or time before which something must be done
When is the deadline for the paper?
event
사건, 일
The event may be held at a school or in a park.
keep track of
to pay careful attention to keep track of how much you spend.
lecture
a talk about a subject given to a group or class
Sometimes it is hard to stay awake during long lectures.
take notes
writing down the key point
Kelly is ready to take notes before the class.
upcoming
about to happen or take place
The actress had a new dress made for the upcoming premiere of her movie.
develop
발전시키다
You must develop your skill of breaking rocks.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
flexible
changeable; able to adapt
Just a simple change of language seemed to invite the students to process and store information in a much more flexible format.
harmful
causing hurt or damage
Many people instinctively say that paper is less harmful to the environment ― after all, paper is biodegradable and recyclable.
hurt
to cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something
He fell down and hurt his arm.
interaction
the process of two or more people or things affecting each other; the process of INTERACTING
There was not enough interaction between the teachers and the principal.
pace
the rate of speed at which someone or something moves or happens
He controls the pace of the story.
peer
동등한 사람, 동료
She was well ahead of her peers in both reading and math.
skill
a talent or ability to do something
I am grateful for the skill shown by the nurses.
social
relating to human society and the way it is lived and organized
Most schools organize social events for the students.
appeal
to make a request that a judge, or other person of authority, change a decision
The lawyer appealed the harsh pushinment given to his client.
court
a place where a crime or civil matter is reviewed and a decision is made regarding a person's guilt
The man admitted to committing the crimes in court.
democracy
a government that allows all of its people to vote for and choose their leaders
The founding fathers of the United States created the first modern democracy.
dictatorship
power or control by a DICTATOR
Germany under the leadership of Hitler became a dictatorship.
judge
a senior official in court of law
The judge didn't decide who the innocent was.
lawyer
someone whose job it is to give legal advice to people and speak for them in court
Together, Dick and Mr. Hobbs went to see a lawyer.
monarchy
a system of government with a MONARCH as the ruler
Saudi Arabia is a(n) monarchy.
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.
soldier
a person serving in the military
He hopes to be a soldier like his father.
weapon
a device or tool that is used for fighting with, attacking, or defending against other people
The police still haven't found the murder weapon.
concentration
the ability to focus completely on a task
One of his difficulties in school was that he lacked concentration.
emotional
able to express emotion easily; tending to feel emotion as a reaction to things
She gave an emotional speech about her dead mother.
giraffe
a tall African animal with dark spots on its fur and an extremely long neck and legs
Someone had let the giraffes out, and they were running through the zoo!
hyena
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
Their predators are lions, wild dogs, and hyenas.
massage
the act of pressing parts of a person's body in order to relieve pain or cause the person to relax
I got a(n) massage yesterday because my muscles were sore.
rhino
rhino
The large rhinoceros in the book had a horn on its head.
screen
a flat surface that a movie is projected onto
The man touched the screen to check his email.
surround
to be all the way around something
When something is all around you, you are surrounded by it.
theater
a building or area with a stage on which something is performed such as a play
Which theater is the play showing at?
volleyball
a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net without letting it touch the ground
I play both tennis and volleyball.