a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang
The bandits were going to take over the train.
bare
lacking clothing or other covering
He killed the bear with his bare hands.
indestructible
impossible to break or destroy
The king's castle is indestructible.
origin
the time or place where something begins; the source of something
We wanted to know the mysterious guest's origin.
otherworldly
seeming to belong to or come from another world
Some of the talents he has are just otherworldly.
saying
an old and well-known phrase that expresses an idea
Everything happens for a reason is a popular saying.
series
a set of stories on a particular subject
Scrubs is one of my favorite TV series.
special effects
an image or sound created in movies to represent something imaginary
That movie uses a lot of special effects.
supposedly
based on what many people have said or believe to be true
She supposedly said to meet in ten minutes. I guess she is running late.
barren
referring to land or soil that is cannot support the growth of life
The desert is too barren to grow fruits.
convenience
the quality or state of making things easier to do while saving time
I miss the convenience of living in the city.
dingo
a wild dog of Australia dingoes are found in Australia.
find
to get back a thing lost
I find his book to be very interesting.
forgive
to stop feeling anger toward someone who has wronged you
Please forgive me for my mistakes.
less
a smaller amount
Caleb felt less angry after calming down for a bit.
oasis
a place in a desert where there is water
The camels stopped at the oasis to rest and drink water.
ranch
a large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
There are many horses in that ranch.
shoot
to fire a gun
What type of gun did you shoot the bear with?
untamed
wild and not controlled by people
That dog is untamed.
arcade
a covered passage with ARCHES and stone posts
My friends are going to the arcade this afternoon.
available
being possible to use or obtain
The movie is not available to the public.
based on
grounded on, founded on
This movie is based on a true story.
decreased
줄다
His tire decreased in size as it slowly deflated.
deflect
to turn in a different direction
He deflected the ball back toward me.
lucrative
producing a lot of money
Restaurants may not always be among the most lucrative businesses.
mobile
capable of moving from one place to another mobile phones revolutionized the world.
rapidly
with great speed
The virus spreads rapidly throughout the body.
released
출시된
The video game was released last week.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
The twins have very similar characteristics
attend
to be present
Are you going to attend church this Sunday?
experience
the knowledge that you gain by living life and meeting new people
My experience at Disneyland was unbelievable!
helmet
a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others
Always wear your helmet when you ride your motorcycle.
hold
to cause an event, such as a meeting, sale or party, to happen at a specific place or time
When are you going to hold the meeting?
necessary
being needed or required
It is necessary to dress formally to enter this event.
object
the goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
The object of basketball is to score the most baskets.
participate
to be involved and actively included in something, usually with others
You should participate in class more often.
reach
to arrive at a certain place
I reached the park at around 8:00 pm.
tournament
a sports contest in which players or teams play multiple games until there is one winner
I can not wait for the soccer tournament to start.
virtual reality
가상현실
This is a virtual reality game.
analyze
to carefully examine a substance to determine what it is made of
We need to analyze the details more before we make a conclusion.
artificial intelligence
the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
That robot runs on artificial intelligence.
beat
to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
Ron beat me in poker yesterday.
calculate
to do mathematical processes to find the answer to a problem
It took me forever to calculate these numbers.
development
the act or process of developing
Grammar development is an important part of learning any language.
display
to exhibit objects so people can see or purchase them
He displayed his art pieces at the gallery.
expose
to leave something uncovered that is usually covered
He exposed my secret plan to the press.
hoax
an act intended to deceive or trick
The plan was a hoax that did not work.
manage to
to handle in action
I could manage to get off work earlier than I expected.
sensation
a person or thing that attracts the interest of many people
The cold water sent a tingly sensation throughout my body.
after all
in the end
It was Adam who stopped by my house after all.
casing
a covering for something
The casing of the bottle was cracked.
destroyed
be damaged
My computer was destroyed by the fire.
laundry
items of made of cloth that have been or must be washed
I need to wash my laundry this week.
miraculous
wonderful; extraordinary
The way we won that game was just miraculous.
pioneer
a person who explores or creates new ideas and methods
The Indians were the pioneers of this piece of land.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
It is not possible to live without sleeping.
programmed
프로그램화 된
My computer is programmed to shut down when it is idle for over two hours.
settled
to establish a place to live, to develop an area
The sand settled on the surface of the beach.
settlement
a place where people build homes and live
We are at one of the settlements of the pilgrims.
devastate
to ruin or destroy something
The city was devastated by a huge earthquake.
footage
film or video of something
There is footage of the bank robbery from this afternoon on TV.
frequently
often
Car accidents frequently occur during holidays.
homeless
having no home
There are many homeless people in the downtown area.
hygiene supplies
위생용품
Did you get any hygiene supplies for our camping trip?
in need
needing soimething, especially because one is poor
The victims are in need of food and water.
levee
제방(둑)
The levees in the city prevent floods.
philanthropist
a person who helps or gives to good causes
My dad is a philanthropist.
protect
to defend against harm or danger
You should protect your brother from bullies.
temporary
continuing or lasting for a limited or short time
This solution is only temporary.
adequate
equal to what is needed
The Chen family lack money to buy an adequate amount of food.
community service
helping out and working in the community without play
How much community service have you done this summer?
contribution
the act of helping person, or group by giving money, things
We all made contributions to the homeless shelter.
donating
기부하는
What charity are you donating to this year?
grocery
foods you buy such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
I buy a lot of food when I go grocery shopping.
income
the money that one earns from work, business, or property
My family receives a high income.
participate
to be involved and actively included in something, usually with others
You should participate in class more often.
patron
a person who buys the products or uses the services of a business
We surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons.
senior citizen
an older member of a community
The senior citizens of this town get up early to exercise.
volunteer
to offer to do something that is not required without being paid
Barbara volunteers at the local hospital.
cater to
to provide what is required
The servants always cater to their master's needs.
competition
the act or process of trying to win
There is a huge competition between the two hometown rivals tonight.
dedication
the commitment to work hard for something important
You need to have complete dedication to this sport to be successful.
gymnastics
a sport dealing with the movement of the body
Amy used to take gymnastics when she was young.
impediment
obstruction; hindrance; obstacle
Being short can be an impediment in some sports.
potential
a particular ability of someone or something that can be developed
Danny has the potential to become a professional swimmer.
prepare
to make or get ready
The teacher wants us to prepare a summary for the article.
reestablishment
the action of setting up something again
Since the town's reestablishment two years ago, things have been blossoming.
showcase
to put on view
The tournament is showcase for the best athletes to show their abilities.
suited
having the qualities that are right, needed for something
His body type is suited best for swimming.
exceptional
being extremely and unusually good
My dad has exceptional cooking skills.
garner
to gather a sum of important things
I think we have garnered enough evidence to prosecute her.
gymnast
a person who performs physical exercises as part of an athletic competition
Nancy is one of the best gymnasts in the world.
outstanding
extremely good; excellent
The way she handled the situation was outstanding.
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
She scored a perfect score on her test.
prodigy
someone young who is naturally able to do something extremely well
Jerry realized that Kobe was a prodigy.
recognize
to remember someone or something from past
Ray recognizes his competitor's talents.
renowned
being well-known for good things someone has done
Her grandfather was a renowned pianist.
train
to exercise many times during a long period of time in order to prepare for something, usually a sporting event
Derek needs to train harder if he wants to chance at winning the competition.
wow
to surprise
The crowd was wowed by Lacey's performance.
acquire
to get or obtain something
I acquired the right to fire anyone who brings down the company.
clothe
(formal) to dress or put a certain type of clothes on someone
You have to feed and clothe your children well.
crucial period
an important span of time
The next two weeks will be a crucial period for students.
cruel
causing pain to others
Cinderella had a very cruel step-mother.
feral
existing in a wild state feral dogs are wild.
keep
to stay in a certain place or condition
You looks like you are having trouble keeping your balance on those skates.
occur
to happen
The accident occurred on the highway.
orphaned
having lost one's parents
Tammy is an orphaned child.
separated
고립된, 분리된
The twins were separated at birth.
vital
being of extreme importance for the success of something
Secrecy of this project is of vital importance.
assume
to act in a false manner to mislead others as to your true feelings
Do you think you can assume the responsibilities required by this job?
command
to give an order to do something
The general commanded us to stand in line.
disable
to cause something or someone to be unable to act normally
The impulse bomb will disable all electronic devices surrounding it.
disguise
to change the appearance or sound so that it is unrecognizable
You should disguise yourself as a police officer.
distance
the amount of space between two points
There is quite a distance between my work place and home.
foremost
being the best or most important
First and foremost, never be late to class or you will lose points.
gadget
an interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
The room is equipped with all the best gadgets.
identity
who a person is, including their name
My dad has a secret identity.
physical
relating to someone's body and not his or her mind or feelings
Football is a very physical sport.
revenge
an act of harming someone because of being harmed by that person previously
She is seeking revenge for the murder of her husband.
appear
to be in sight; to arrive at a place
The guest star is going to appear in a couple of minutes.
barely
in a way that is difficult but still possible
Kristen barely made it to class on time.
coax
encourage; persuade
The trainees were coaxed into doing hard, boring work.
communicate
to express information by writing, speaking or making gestures
It is easy to communicate with people if you speak the same language.
enthrall
capture the attention of
He had been so enthralled by the adventure that he had hardly noticed the cold.
gifted
having great natural ability
Your son is a gifted dancer.
origin
the time or place where something begins; the source of something
We wanted to know the mysterious guest's origin.
piece together
to solve a problem over time
I can't piece together the clues that we found to solve this mystery.
spread
to cause to reach a wider area
Rumors about Kitty spread like fire.
village
a very small community or town in the country
Jeff is the chief of this village.
ash
the powder that remains after something is completely burned
The cigarette left ashes everywhere.
atmosphere
the air around a PLANET
The atmosphere is becoming more polluted.
cast
to throw something
He casted the net over the sea.
devastation
the act of ruining or destroying something
The earthquake caused a great devastation.
erupt
(for a VOLCANO) to shoot out or spill hot rocks, smoke, and fire
The volcano may erupt any day now.
inspire
to give someone an idea to do or make something
My brother inspired me to play basketball.
natural disaster
an event, such as an earthquake that causes destruction
Are there many natural disasters where you live?
result
the product of things that happened before
He was sent to detention as a result of getting in trouble in class.
scene
a part of a play or movie in which something particular happens
The scene at the beach was beautiful.
tear
to be damaged by being pulled too hard or touching something sharp
You tell your team to tear it apart.
cause
to create an effect or result
The gloomy weather caused her to be depressed.
curse
to bring great evil upon
The witch cursed me with a spell.
dramatic
referring to a sudden or extreme event
There was a dramatic fire in the country recently.
faraway
very far away in space or time
Yellowstone National park is a faraway place from our house.
mighty
having great strength or great size
He is a mighty warrior.
quench
to put out a fire
The flames were quenched by the firemen.
ranger
a type of official who works to manage and protect park or forest
My cousin is a park ranger.
shelter
a building or structure that protects or covers people or things
The camp is going to set up shelter soon.
summit
the highest part or top point of a mountain
We need to climb to the summit of the mountain.
whoever
anyone who whoever made this mess should clean it up.
actor
a person who pretends to be a character in a movie or play
Joseph is such a good actor.
announce
to tell people about something officially
They announced their wedding date yesterday.
ceremony
a formal act that is performed according to a social tradition
We held a special ceremony for the writers.
embarrass
to cause someone to feel self-conscious and ill at ease
Kyle embarrassed Casey in front of the whole class.
film-making
the production of movies
My sister is really interested in film-making.
nominate
to suggest someone or something for an award or prize
She was nominated for best supporting actress.
prestigious honors
an impressive prize
Steven received prestigious honors for his directing skills.
remain
to be whatever is left over
She is going to remain being the laziest person in the office.
reward
something given or received in return for good work or behavior
Matt received a reward for his brilliant performance.
statue
an image of a person, animal or thing made from something solid, like stone or metal
They made a statue of him to honor his achievements.
cheating
속이는
Bob is always cheating on his tests.
deaf
being partially or completely unable to hear sound
I went deaf after the concert.
defeat
to win a victory over
Mandy defeated me in our video game battle.
handful
a small quantity or amount of people or things
There are only a handful of people at the dinner party.
lead
the most important person n a play or film
Jack got the lead role of the school play.
nominee
people who are recommended for an award
George is one of five nominees for best actor.
play
to act the part of a character in a play or movie
Nicole played the main character in that movie.
receive
to get something
He received a few gift certificates from his boss.
supporting actress
someone who plays a large role but isn't the main character
He is not the main but the supporting actor in this film.
talented
having the ability to do something better than most people can
The Prince complimented Lady Steyne on having such a pretty and talented friend.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
Mark Twain is a very famous author.
biography
the story of a person's life as told by someone else
He wrote a biography on Michael Jordan.
bore
a person or thing that is not very interesting
Ken is such a bore at parties.
describe
to talk about the details of something
How would you describe the way your friend looks?
evidence
materials and information used in a court to prove something
Did you find any evidence we can use against him?
host
the person who invites and receives guests
Who is the host of this party?
shy
showing that someone is nervous or afraid to talk to people
Anne gets very shy sometimes.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
They have very similar eyes.
tale
a story about something that happened to them
My grandfather used to always tell me a lot of tales.
unique
being very special or rare
He has a unique sense of fashion.
assume
to act in a false manner to mislead others as to your true feelings
She assumed that I was the one who stole her bike.
distracted
nervous, anxious, or confused because of something
Linda keeps getting distracted by the radio.
encounter
to meet someone or something unexpectedly
I encountered my ex-girlfriend at the mall yesterday.
evil
being morally bad or wrong
The queen had evil intentions.
hooligan
youths who commit crimes
Lance was a hooligan when he was young.
inhabit
to live in a certain area or place
The crab inhabits the sand dunes over there.
legendary
being part of a LEGEND
Tony Hawk is a legendary skater.
nymph
a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden nymphs do not exist in real life.
predecessor
someone with a position, job, or status previous to someone else
Clinton was his predecessor in office.
psychologist
an expert who studies the mind and behavior
You should see a psychologist about your problems.
equal
same in quality or quantity as another
We have an equal amount of people in each bus.
extinct
not in existence after existing for a long time
Tigers are going to be extinct soon unless we stop hunting them.
fossil
the remains of a plant or animal that have stayed after millions of years
Did you guys find any dinosaur fossils today?
isolated
far away from other places
We live in a very isolated area.
nursing
the care of the sick or infirm
The baby is still in the nursing stage.
offspring
the child of a person or the young of a plant or animal
The bear gave birth to two offspring.
pouch
a pocket; a folded area that holds something
The kangaroo keeps its kid in its pouch.
predator
a person who takes advantage of other people's weaknesses
Sharks are considered predators.
propel
to push something or someone in a certain direction
The grasshopper uses its legs to propel itself off the ground.
reason
an explanation for why something occurred or was done
The reason I did not do my homework is because I was out partying last night.
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