not present; missing
He was absent from school for the first time all year.
copy
written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form
He has only one copy of the newspaper.
donate
to give to a fund
I'm going to donate the money to a charity.
exhibition
a public event at which an object or group of objects is put on display for people to look at
There is a new exhibition at the Museum of Art this week.
explain
to provide reasoning
The teacher explained how to do the project.
opinion
an attitude or belief about something
Our opinion did not differ from that of the other parents.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
outside
at or to a point not on the inside of a building or room
I went outside to get some fresh air.
shocking
very surprising
The shocking news took everyone by surprise.
tasty
having a good, especially savoury, flavour
Chocolate ice cream is very tasty.
adequate
equal to what is needed
You should make sure you have adequate lighting when studying so you don't strain your eyes.
afterward
at a time following something that has already happened
Afterwards, we all went out to dinner together.
arrest
to take someone away to ask about a crime
They then interviewed and arrested the 58-year-old woman.
block
to prevent something or someone from reaching something or someone else
The police blocked the street for the parade.
exchange
give something and get something
Can I exchange this shirt?
modern
living or happening in the current time
The Internet is a modern way to travel!
pour
to fill someone's glass or cup with a drink
When the soup was cooked, he poured it into two bowls.
refund
환불
I'd like to get a refund for these shoes I bought yesterday.
reusable
to use something again
I use the reusable shopping bag when I go to the store.
satisfaction
a pleased and happy feeling after achieving or receiving something
Customer satisfaction is guaranteed at this store.
disturbance
방해, 폐해
After one small disturbance, the children could not focus on their work all day.
driver's license
(American) a driving licence.
I finally got my driver's license.
impressive
causing a strong feeling of admiration orrespect
The ice skating show was impressive.
on board
into or on a vehicle, especially a train, boat, or airplane
There were 105 passengers and nine crew members on board the aircraft.
prepared
willing, ready, set
Lunch is being prepared in the kitchen.
reporter
a person who writes articles and reports for a newspaper
The reporter uncovered a big scandal about the Minister of Health.
situation
a condition connected with an event; a state of affairs
I have to prepare myself for the worst situation.
strain
To strain is to try very hard.
Excessive exercise strains joints.
traffic
교통
There is a stream of traffic on the highway.
upset
to be angry and sad
He is upset because he got into trouble at school today.
absolutely
completely; definitely
The student was absolutely sure that he did well on the test.
arena
a place where sports, performances, and other kinds of entertainment are watched
The sports arena was very large and could hold 5,000 people.
attract
to cause to like or be interested in something
This university wants to attract students.
comfortable
being physically relaxed and at ease
The shoes that you gave me are very comfortable for walking.
deliberate
done purposely
She said in her breathless voice and added without any deliberate insult to his feelings.
disagree
일치하지 않다
These shoes disagree with each other.
insult
to disrespect someone by saying or doing something that is rude or unkind
I got so angry that I insulted my neighbor.
mean
to have a particular meaning or value
They shook hands to mean no harm to each other.
plumbing
Plumbing is the system of pipes used in a home to supply water.
When the plumbing stopped working, no one was allowed to use the toilets.
stretchy
신축성 있는 stretchy material is slightly elastic and stretches easily.
button
a small object on a machine or electrical device that you press in order to operate it.
Casey’s grandmother collects buttons.
compare
to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different
How do Korean dishes compare with American dishes?
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
You made the right decision by going to college.
electricity
a form of energy generated by the attraction between positive and negative charges, used for power
The light won't turn on because we have no electricity.
friendly
acting in a kind, helpful way toward someone
He isn't very friendly to people.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I did not notice the color of her eyes because she was wearing glasses.
oversleep
to accidentally sleep until a time that is too late
He overslept and missed his bus.
stretch out
to extend to a greater or the full length
You should have stretched before you exercised.
violent
using physical force to hurt a person or animal or damage something
It was a violent murder.
volunteer
a person who offers to do something; a person who works without pay
There is no volunteer for this job.
actually
in truth really
We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.
assist
to help or support
Andrew assisted me with my homework.
definitely
absolutely; certainly
I will definitely be taking a refresher course next fall.
escape
to get away
Some people have even escaped floods on their roofs!
feed
to give someone or something food
I feed my dog in the morning and at night.
frighten
to cause someone to be afraid
The sound of the large dog's bark frightened me.
rescue
to save from harm
Reduce Carbon Emissions, rescue Earth.
send back
되돌려 보내다
Seriously wounded soldiers were sent back to the rear.
take off
to remove
It was so hot in the classroom that I had to take off my sweater.
useless
being not needed; having no purpose
Do you think the appendix is a useless organ?
copy
written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form
You should not copy my answers on the test.
customer
a person who buys from a shop etc
A customer is someone who buys goods or services, especially from a shop.
disturb
to bother people while they are trying to do something, or prevent them from continuing
No one likes to be disturbed when sleeping.
immediately
doing something now
She answered almost immediately.
instead
as a replacement for instead of doing my homework, I played outside.
introduce
to present for the first time
The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
This event may be unlikely, but it is still possible.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
I pretended to be sick because I didn't want to go to school.
publish
to print a written work and make it available to read
This company publishes a lot of books.
slip
to begin to fall as a result of losing balance
She slipped on an icy road.
ambassador
an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country's interests there
The ambassador will not be coming.
as long as
provided that
You may stay here as long as you keep quiet.
experiment
a test that is done to see if a new idea or theory is good or not
This is an experiment to see if our new idea will work.
for a while
during a short time
We should sleep for a while.
loser
somebody who is fails to win a game or other contest
The losers were angry that they had lost the contest.
organize
to put things in order or in a structured way
Joe thought we should organize a party for Frank since it’s his birthday.
period
any specified division or portion of time
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.
relieved
happy because something bad did not happen
Roger was so relieved when he found his watch.
reward
보상하다
He was rewarded a promotion at work for his hard work.
useful
being needed
The Internet is very useful for finding information quickly.
assignment
a piece of homework
Her assignment in history class was to read chapters 6 and 7.
assortment
a collection of various kinds of things
Our store has a great assortment of snack.
attic
a room under the roof of a house often used to store things
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom.
pack
to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere
Sinbad packed his goods in boxes.
pirate
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
Do you think pirates still exist nowadays?
place an order
to make a request for something
Cindy will place an order for two large pizzas.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
Mars and Earth are planets.
prefer
to like better
She doesn’t like fish. She prefers meat.
scented
having a pleasant smell
Many things are scented with perfumes.
solar system
the Sun, Earth, eight other planets, moons, comets, that move around the sun
The solar system that we live in is called the Milky Way.
attention
주의
Please pay attention to what I am saying.
depressed
very sad and without hope
The depressed boy laid on his bed all day and thought about his sick dog.
discussion
consideration or examination by argument, comment
The problem is byond discussion.
essay
a short written work that displays someone's opinions or beliefs regarding a particular subject
This essay was very well written.
festival
a time when people gather in order to celebrate together
We went to Germany to be part of their Christmas festival.
for free
without charge
They gave us a sample of ice cream for free.
lead
to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs
I will lead the first group of tourists through the museum.
proud
being very pleased and satisfied with something or someone
People are often proud of their countries.
rearrange
to organize things in a new or different way, by changing their times or positions
My parents’ house had been completely rearranged and my bedroom had been turned into a TV room.
seafood
edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc seafood is best when it is fresh.
aisle
a long narrow space between rows of seats
You should always keep the aisles of an airplane clear.
alternative
something that can be used or done instead of something else alternative energy sources are important for our planet.
department store
department store
I went to the department store.
experience
to live through a situation experience can teach you much more than a book.
introduce
to present for the first time
The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course.
participate
to take part in an activity or event with others
I really encourage you to participate in this item donation event.
patient
a person receiving or waiting for medical care
The patient needed a blood transfusion to save his life.
security
보안 security was tight at the university because the president was scheduled to visit that day.
vet
a doctor for animals
He doesn't have money for the vet.
yearly
happening every year
Every patient has to get a yearly check-up.
accidentally
incidental
I accidentally dialed the wrong number by mistake.
avoid
to stay away from something
Sometimes, it is better to avoid someone than to fight with them.
awful
very bad
Sam was not proud of the awful smell coming from his shoes.
bang
an area of hair dangling over the forehead that is cut shorter than the rest of the hair
Stella wears bangs because she thinks she has a long forehead.
dangerous
involving danger, harm, or death
Playing on the road is dangerous.
disease
an illness
The girl can't go to school because she has a heart disease.
including
having something extra in addition to the main product
The salsa is $3.27 including tax.
main
the most important or, often, the biggest
Her main job responsibility is answering the phone.
remaining
left behind or still present
Tell your children that they can have the remaining candy
train
to be taught a skill, art, or profession
I am training to be a photographer.
conference
a meeting for discussion
Many people came to the book conference.
confuse
to make someone uncertain of something
The tortoise tried to confuse the young jaguar.
explore
to travel to a place in order to learn more about it
The space station will also help us explore the Universe.
lovely
beautiful
An average person walks by a golf course and says to himself or herself, "What a lovely place!"
matter
to be of importance or concern
It does not matter which doctor you see. They are all good.
nearly
not far from; almost
I nearly forgot my school books because I woke up so late.
refrigerator
a large piece of kitchen equipment which keep food or drinks cool
There is some ice in the refrigerator.
reserve
To reserve something means to keep it for a certain person or time.
He reserved a table at the busy restaurant.
suggestion
a tip; a piece of advice
His suggestion helped me do better work.
terrible
causing discomfort or stress
The winter was terrible because it was so cold.
apologize
express regret for something that one has done wrong
You must apologize to people when you hurt them.
bronze
청동, 동메달
I found a rare coin made from bronze in the ground today.
customer
a person who buys from a shop etc
A customer is someone who buys goods or services, especially from a shop.
discuss
to talk about
The students discussed their troubles with their teacher.
leaflet
a small book usually having a paper cover
A man on the street handed Dunning a leaflet with some information written on it.
prepare
to get ready for something
The cooks prepare a delicious meal in the restaurant.
ruler
ruler
This ruler is 30 centimeters long.
separate
to put things away from each other separate the students into four groups.
supervise
to watch, direct, and be in in charge of a particular task, place, or person supervise children when they are using fireworks.
work out
to exercise
Taking a long walk is a good workout for elderly people.
accuse
to state that someone has done something wrong
Do not accuse someone of a crime unless you are very sure.
avoid
to stay away from something
Sometimes, it is better to avoid someone than to fight with them.
confident
having a great deal of trust
She was confident in climbing the mountain in an hour.
crumb
a small drop of food, usually in reference to a tiny piece of bread or cake
The crumbs from the cookies fell onto the bed.
disappoint
to not satisfy someone by failing to do something
You disappoint me every time you say something mean.
disaster
a terrible event
The flood was the worst disaster the town had ever had.
encyclopedia
백과사전
Why don’t you find some information from the encyclopedia over there?
lettuce
a garden vegetable that has large thin leaves that are eaten raw, often in salads
Jill did not want to have any lettuce added to the salad she ate for lunch.
urge
to try very hard to get them to do something
Teachers urge students to study hard for important exams.
wholegrain
통밀로 만든 wholegrain bread is more filling than white bread.
cycle
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
The woman is cycling along the path.
depend
(informal) used to say that the answer to a question could have different answers in different circumstances
Children depend on their parents.
disabled
having a physical or mental limitation
He must use a wheelchair because he is disabled.
entire
whole; all of
She covered my entire body with sand at the beach.
eventually
at a later, future time or after series of other events have taken place
He eventually figured out how to use the computer.
generally
usually
He is generally considered to be the father of jazz music.
nerve
an inner part of the body that is very thin and controls the body's senses and movement by carrying information between the brain and the rest of the body
The dog’s continual barking got on her nerves.
officially
according to what is stated by an authority figure, though it may be false
Poland is officially known as the Republic of Poland.
policy
a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
This company has a strict policy of equal opportunity employment. We never discriminate in our hiring practices.
vegetable
a plant that is raised and eaten as food
Carrots, corns and potatoes are vegetables.
additional
extra; a greater amount than is usual
We do not have space to add an additional table.
affect
to act or have an effect on
Care affects the health.
appeal
to be desirable to a person
The lawyer appealed the harsh punishment given to his client.
contribute
to help a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
Air pollution greatly contributes to global warming.
empty
having nothing inside
I wanted some milk, but the container was empty.
fee
an amount of money that must be paid before someone is allowed to do something
The fee to enter the museum is five dollars.
magazine
a publication issued regularly containing articles, stories etc by various writers
Would you like a magazine to read while you're waiting?
medicine
a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
He studied medicine and science at school
proud
being very pleased and satisfied with something or someone
He is very proud of his accomplishments.
total
the number reached after adding or counting something
I have 2 dollars and you have 4, so our total is 6.
cartoon
a funny drawing
Sometimes, people draw cartoons for the newspaper.
defeat
beat competitor
The champion defeated the challenger in the last round.
gym class
체육 수업
I played basketball in gym class.
ignore
to take no notice of; to pay no attention to
He felt bad because she ignored him.
meaningless
무의미한
Love is meaningless to them.
might
used to express possibility
I think it might rain tomorrow.
passion
a powerful, positive feeling about something
If you have a passion for your job, you can do well in life.
special
out of the ordinary; un-usual or exceptional
Is there any special flavored ice cream in this market?
temporary
continuing or lasting for a limited or short time
This solution is only temporary.
weight
a specific amount that indicates how heavy someone or something is
His weight was too much and the chair broke.
budget
any plan showing how money is to be spent
The actual spending by the Administration department was less than half the allocated budget.
confess
to admit to a lie
The man confessed to the police that he took the bag.
dull
not interesting; boring
The lecture was so dull, the students just walked out of class.
essential
necessary; very important
Studying is essential to pass that class.
homeless
having no home
There are many homeless people in this city.
limit
a maximum amount
I tried to work harder, but I had reached the limit of my abilities.
matter
to be of importance or concern
It does not matter which doctor you see. They are all good.
shelter
a place where people or animals are protected from danger, hunger, or abuse
Please take shelter during a bad storm.
speech contest
competition for speakers to improve their speaking abilities
None of us won in the speech contest.
support
help
People strongly support their teams.
appeal
attract or fascinate somebody
Wrestling programs are more appealing to boys than girls.
battle
a violent fight between two or more groups of armies or people that is usually part of a broader conflict
The two knights fought each other in a battle.
biology
the study of living things
In the biology class, students looked at leaves under a microscope.
edition
판
You can buy the new book in a short or full edition.
exact
precise, free of error
The exact number of people in the audience was 2,387.
expressive
full of feeling; meaningful
A great actor needs to have an expressive face.
panic
to feel foolish, confused, or stupid in front of other people
Try not to panic!
permission
the right or ability to do something that has been given by someone with the authority to choose whether or not it may happen
They always need the permission of their owner to do things.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
wish
to desire something
I wish you would just be quiet.
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