present progressive of advertise
The newspapers are effective advertising media.
decade
a period of ten years
After decades of working on his invention, the scientist was finally rewarded for his hard work.
equipment
the tools, supplies, or materials needed to perform a task or activity
What equipment they will need for a job?
expand
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
He was trying to expand his business.
founder
one that founds or establishes an organization, business, school, or institution
He is the founder of this company.
improve
to make something better
I know you can improve your performance.
invest
to buy things and make a profit by selling them when they become more valuable
We invested money into his new company.
overseas
being in or going to a foreign land that is across the sea
The overseas flight on the plane was over ten hours long.
performance
how well something works or operates
His job performance is quite good.
promote
to help increase the sales of something by advertising it
The company works hard to promote their products to consumers.
soar
to increase a great degree in a short amount of time
OPEC oil prices soared to above $55 a barrel.
stock
a piece of a business, bought in the form of shares
She bought stock in Disney.
achievement
something good that you have successfully done
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
awesome
being so incredible as to make someone feel AWE
You won the contest? That’s awesome!
challenge
to formally invite someone to compete against oneself
The hike up the mountain really challenged my endurance.
continue
to keep taking place or being in existence without any changes or stops
Our argument continued throughout the night.
dominate
to govern or rule by having the most influence, power, and ability
The bigger, stronger kids dominated the basketball game.
goal
the aim or purpose of an action or series of actions
My goal is to climb a tall mountain.
occasion
an event or an instance in which something occurs
I have visited Greece on a few occasions.
outstanding
extremely good; excellent
She is one of the most outstanding students in my class.
record
the history of a person or group's past actions or achievements
This museum houses a library with historical records dating back over 1,500 years!
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.
brain
the ORGAN inside the head that controls all of the body's functions
She has an excellent brain. She studies very well.
conversation
an informal talk between a small group of people
Steve and I had a great conversation about music.
dream
to experience a series of thoughts or images while asleep
Last night I dreamed that Santa Claus gave me a puppy.
experience
the knowledge that you gain by living life and meeting new people
They're experienced working everyday.
fear
the unpleasant feeling that occurs when a person is aware of or expects danger
I have a great fear of snakes.
incredible
being very good
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
opinion
an attitude or belief about something
Our opinion did not differ from that of the other parents.
symbol
a person or thing who represents a larger quality
Number 7 is symbol of luck.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
The author of this book is James Smith.
crash
to damage an object by causing it to hit something
His bike crashed into a fence.
definitely
in a manner that is clear and easily understood
I will definitely join you for dinner tonight.
disagree
to have a different opinion about something
She often disagrees with my opinions.
handsome
(of men) attractive
He's not handsome, but he's really nice.
language
the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
Erica can speak two languages.
prefer
to like someone or something more than other things or people
She doesn’t like fish. She prefers meat.
topic
something that is the subject of a discussion or writing
The topic for today's lesson is teamwork.
totally
in a complete manner
You look like a totally new person in that suit.
bring
to cause something or someone to arrive; to attract someone or something
The cold weather brought about sickness.
extremely
in a way that is much more than usual or expected
She was extremely upset when she did not receive the job offer.
fall in love with
to become enamored, a strong feeling of attraction
Even though they are dating for almost a year, she doesn't seem to fall in love with him.
horrible
causing horror
That was a horrible movie!
jealous
feeling envy; envious
Justin is jealous of his older sister because she got a new car.
monster
an imaginary creature that is often large and frightening
Most children are afraid of monsters.
ruin
to damage or completely destroy something
After the fire, the house was ruined.
trick
to be not honest with someone in order to obtain a result
I'd been tricked and I felt stupid.
warn
to tell someone about something bad or dangerous
The siren will warn citizens if there is an emergency.
apart
separated by space
L.A. and Seoul are 13 hours apart by plane.
blame
to fault with someone or something for something bad that has happened
Who is to blame for all this mess?
careless
not being careful
She made some careless spelling mistakes on her essay.
cruel
causing pain to others
The prisoner of war suffered cruel treatment during his captivity.
doubt
a feeling of uncertainty regarding the truthfulness of an opinion, fact, or emotion
I have some doubts about the truth of your statement.
forgive
to stop feeling anger toward someone who has wronged you
Please forgive me for my mistakes.
pain
a feeling of physical or mental hurt or suffering
I fell over and felt great pain in my leg.
pay attention to
be attentive to
It's very important to pay attention to what you're teacher is saying so that you understand everything.
spill
to cause a liquid to fall out of its container
If you spill that juice you have to clean it up.
habit
a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
Eating a lot of candy is a bad habit.
maybe
of a possible manner, but not certain
My sister is sleeping, maybe she is tired.
probably
very likely
It will probably rain this afternoon. We should take our umbrellas.
quiet
making little or no sound; not talking much or at all
Please be quiet in the library.
somewhere
in, at, or to an unknown place or any place
Here's so cold. I want to go somewhere to eat.
usually
normally; regularly
What do you usually do after dinner?
ape
an animal that is related to monkeys and humans that has no tail and is covered in hair
We went to the zoo to see the ape.
archeologist
a person who studies old buildings, tools, and bones to learn about ancient cultures
Archeologists were tracing the course of a Rome road.
chew
to perform the act of biting with one's teeth
Please chew with your mouth closed.
creature
a living thing that is not a plant
Squirrels, rabbits, and other creatures live in the forest.
discovery
the act of finding someone or something for the first time
The scientist made many discoveries.
female
having to do with to the sex that can produce eggs or babies
But only female kangaroos have these pouches.
flat
having a smooth surface without changes in level
The wood used for the roof is very flat.
jaw
present third person of jaw
A shark has very powerful jaws, with many sharp teeth.
still
continuing to be; used to emphasize that something has not changed
There was no one there. I am still waiting for my puppy!
thumb
the short thick finger of the hand
My thumb got cut by the knife.
amusement park
an outdoor place with games, rides, and other forms of entertainment
People are riding a roller coaster at the amusement park.
autobiography
a book written by a person about his or her life
He wrote an autobiography in English titled The Story of My Life.
beat
to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
They beat our team last year, but we won this year!
dentist
a person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
Going to the dentist every six months will keep your teeth healthy.
get along with
to be friendly or on good terms (with someone)
My older brother and I really get along with each other.
improve
to become better
The doctor says she should continue to improve.
junk food
food that contains a lot of salt or sugar and nothing good
Eating junk food every day can cause damage to your health.
outgoing
at ease in talking to others
Dana is outgoing and likes to be around other people.
relative
a member of one's family
Only relatives were invited to the wedding.
championship
a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
The winners of the separate tournaments, joined together to compete in the championship.
community
a group of people with something in common such as career, religion or other interests
The two communities live together in peace.
defense
the act or means of keeping something safe
Offense is the best defense.
definitely
in a manner that is clear and easily understood
I will definitely join you for dinner tonight.
offense
(sports) the attempt to score in a game or match; the skills and plans used in such an attempt
Michael enjoys playing offense more than defense because it is livelier.
record
the history of a person or group's past actions or achievements
This museum houses a library with historical records dating back over 1,500 years!
release
to allow something to be printed or shared with the public
The movie will be released on DVD next month.
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.
vote
to express an opinion or choice by raising one's hand, casting a vote, or speaking
Who are you going to vote for during the presidential election?
advertisement
an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
The advertisement for fast food is effective on both children and adults.
arrange
to organize or plan the details of an activity or event before it happens
We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
description
a statement that gives details about something or someone
I like that novelist's powers of description.
feedback
comments about how well or how badly someone did something
His first novel got some positive feedback from critics.
fleas
The cat has fleas.
last
to continue to be useful or available to someone for a set amount of time
This movie will last about one hour.
seller
a person or group who sells something
My car was broken. I have to talk with the seller this morning.
conservative
having traditional views
My grandfather is so conservative, he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.
formal
being very polite and following official rules regarding how to behave
The former president of the association gave a formal introduction of his replacement .
incredible
being very good
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
We order sausage pizza at the restaurant.
shop
to go to stores to look for objects to buy
She likes to shop at that store.
traditional
involved in a tradition
Japan's traditional clothing is called a 'kimono'.
unfortunately
in an unlucky manner unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
wonder
to desire to know something
I wonder why he doesn't write me back.
wrap
to cover or ENCLOSE something with a thin material such as paper or cloth
Please wrap this necklace as a gift.
at the same time
at once, simultaneously
When all the students ask questions at the same time, I cannot understand them.
deal
an agreement between people that benefits each one, often in business
He got a great deal on his new car.
greedy
wanting to have more of something than you need or already have
Human beings can be greedy sometimes for they are never satisfied.
pay
to exchange money for products or services
Joe had to pay $300 dollars for his speeding ticket.
toilet
a structure like a seat over a hole where you get rid of waste from your body
Some public toilets are very dirty.
waste
to use something important or valuable in a manner that is not efficient, necessary, or effective
Tom always wastes food when he goes to a buffet.
abroad
in a foreign country
I have been living abroad for over six years.
approve
to have a positive opinion
Her parents did not approve of her marriage.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, were colleagues who worked well together.
flight
a journey in an AIRPLANE or other flying vehicle
My flight to China is in three hours.
force
to make a person or group do something
We had to force the door open because it was stuck.
international
being present, known or active in two or more countries
English is an international language.
introduce
to make a person known to another
A company first introduced the MP3 player in 1998.
secretary
a person hired in an office with job responsibilities such as keeping records, answering telephones, etc.
She is the secretary for that company’s boss.
transfer
to move someone to a different place, house, job, or school
If information has been transferred, it is most definitely false.
translate
to switch written or spoken words into another language
Mr. Brooke. It translated a German song into English.
application
a formal, written request for something
I need to submit my job application this week.
astronomer
a scientist who studies the stars and other bodies in space
You should be an astronomer if you really like to watch stars.
competition
the act or process of trying to win or be better than others at something
Everyone loves the competition at the Olympic Games.
construct
to build something
The soldiers constructed a small bridge to cross the river.
galaxy
one of the very large groups of stars and PLANETS in space
The name of the galaxy that we live in is called the 'Milky Way'.
interest
a desire to be involved with something or to learn more about it
Her main interests are music and tennis.
knowledge
the information, skills and understanding obtained through education and experience
The professor's knowledge of the subject was incredibly high.
observe
to watch and take careful notice of someone or something
She observed him entering the bank.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
The school provided the students with new text books.
sensitive
becoming easily upset or angered
As Shelly is very sensitive; she was offended by the joke Tom made.
telescope
a tube-shaped device used to view objects at a great distance
The telescope is used to study the stars.
valuable
being worth a lot of money
Her mother's wedding ring is quite valuable.
anxious
feeling worried about something that might happen in the future
You are anxious about meeting your father for the first time.
be about to
to be going to do something very soon
The bus is about leave. Hurry!
breed
a group of animals of the same type developed by people under controlled conditions
My dog is a mixed breed.
customer
a person who purchases goods or a service from a store
I am not satisfied with the customer service.
expression
the look on a person's face that reveals his or her emotions
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
interrupt
to stop something from happening for a while
The research was interrupted when the funding ran out.
nervous
feeling uneasy or anxious about something
I feel nervous before a test.
owner
a person who owns or has something
Sally is the owner of this restaurant.
talkative
When someone is talkative, they talk a lot.
Are you feeling all right? You're not very talkative this evening.
admit
to take responsibility for an error or mistake
The criminal would not admit having robbed the store.
advice
a suggestion or an opinion regarding what someone should or should not do
She didn't accept advice from you.
attention
notice or awareness given to a person or thing
Please pay attention to what I am saying.
boring
making tired and not interested
I'm tired of playing this game. It's boring now.
bother
to cause someone to feel ill or in mild pain
Loud music really bothers me.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, were colleagues who worked well together.
frustrated
disappointed or annoyed because something cannot be done
She felt angry and frustrated with the lack of progress.
next door
옆집
The Simpsons live next door to us.
quit
to end an action or activity
Sue quits every sport she plays after 2 days.
recently
of a period of time not long ago
I recently came back from my trip overseas.
afford
to have enough money to purchase something
You can travel to space if you can afford it.
care
to feel interest, concern, or worry
I don't care if you like it or not, you have to eat it!
earn
to receive an income for work that you do
Everyone’s dream is to earn a lot of money.
exactly
in a very accurate manner
I don't exactly remember his name.
guilty
acting in a way that shows that one feels bad about having done something wrong; feeling bad or uncomfortable because you have done something wrong
I feel guilty of lying to my mother.
habit
a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
Eating a lot of candy is a bad habit.
makeup
a substance that you put on parts of your face in order to make yourself look pretty
It takes Jane thirty minutes to put on her makeup.
probably
very likely
It will probably rain this afternoon. We should take our umbrellas.
purse
a small bag for carrying money
I put gum and keys in my purse.
daytime
the time between sunrise and sunset
I try not to watch TV during the daytime because I don't think it is very productive.
except
used when talking about someone or something that is not included with others
Everybody else has agreed except for you.
horror
scary; very shocking
The horror movie was scary.
listing
present progressive of list
matinee
마티네(연극,영화 등의 주간 공연,상영)
The matinee show is at 2:00 o'clock p.m
nightmare
a dream that someone has while sleeping that is very frightening or upsetting
She was sweating while her sleep. She had a nightmare.
revenge
an act of harming someone because of being harmed by that person previously
She is seeking revenge for the murder of her husband.
abstract
based on ideas and not having a physical form
Some people have trouble understanding abstract paintings.
make sense
to be understandable
Yes, I agree. It doesn't make sense to keep a second shift on.
period
a set amount of time defined by the events that take place between the start and end
My grandfather grew up in a very difficult time period.
realistic
appearing as something does in reality
It isn't realistic to think that you can teach your dog to talk.
subconscious
occurring in the mind just beyond the state of consciousness
She has a subconscious fear of water.
suppose
to assume something as true for the sake of argument or to predict what will happen in the future
I suppose that he will return home by 6pm.
ability
the power or skill to do something
Some people have the ability to roll their tongues into a U-shape.
application
a formal, written request for something
I need to submit my job application this week.
background
someone's personal history and achievements or failures
She is proud of her privileged family background.
biology
the study of living things
We learned about the human heart in biology class.
economics
the study of trade, industry and money
I have to study for an economics exam tomorrow.
hire
to employ someone
Mr. Green hired five new people at his office.
psychology
the study and science of the mind and behavior
John Lamble is a lecturer in psychology.
field
a specific area of work or study
My favorite subject is history. But science is not my field.
improve
to make something better
I need to improve my English.
publish
to have your work printed in a book, magazine or paper
I want to publish my book so many people can read it.
second
a unit of time that equals one sixtieth of a minute
Please wait one second while I lock the door.
separate
not being connected or joined to another thing
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat.
wealthy
having a great quantity of money or property
He is very wealthy and owns a private jet.
actually
existing in reality; in fact; really actually, he's not supposed to eat any spicy food for a while.
attend
to be present
She attended every game.
besides
except; excepting
I´m tired, besides, I am sleepy.
classical
relating to a formal, traditional, and serious style of music from Europe
He plays classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
Europe
a continent in the west part of the landmass
They were on a trip to europe.
finally
after some amount of time finally, I finished all my exams.
July
the seventh month of the Western calendar
He was born on july 8, 1766, in France.
spend
to use money in order to buy something
Matt is going to spend $59 on those shoes.
alien
a person living in a different country than the one in which he or she was born and who is not a legal citizen
An alien comes from another planet.
antennae
sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
Can you tell me how to put up a ham radio antenna?
array
(usually singular) a large collection or group of things
The ice cream shop had a wide array of flavors to choose from.
billions of
수십억의
There are billions of people living in the world today.
civilization
an organized society where technology and culture are highly developed
Archaeologists are realizing that civilization has always existed.
institute
an organization where people work for a particular purpose
He went on to become the superintendent of an institute for deaf and blind students.
milky way
은하수
Our galaxy is called the milky way.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
What is the closest planet to Earth?
telescope
a tube-shaped device used to view objects at a great distance
The telescope is used to study the stars.
universe
the space surrounding and including the earth, other PLANETS, and stars within our GALAXY
The universe has many stars and planets.
ability
the power or skill to do something
Some people have the ability to roll their tongues into a U-shape.
access
to gain use of
Many poor people do not have access to a good education.
bandit
a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang
The robbers in the old days were called bandits.
barrier
a law, problem or situation that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen
There was a barrier between the girl and boy. That barrier was the girl’s father.
constant
happening frequently or without pause
There is a constant noise coming from the car's engine.
contact
to communicate with someone
We'll contact you by mail or telephone.
incredible
being very good
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
physical
relating to things that can be seen or touched
I want to improve my physical strength.
rarely
in an infrequent manner
I'm a shy boy. I rarely talk to strangers.
shrink
to become smaller
Be careful not to wash your sweater in hot water because it could shrink.
telegraph
an old method of sending messages over radio waves or electric wires
I remitted the money to her by telegraph.
witness
to see an event take place (usually a crime)
The man witnessed the accident from his office window.
fabulous
almost impossible to believe, incredible
Her new movie is absolutely fabulous!
imagine
to form ideas or images in your head that are not real
Can you imagine walking on the moon?
in good shape
appropriate level of fitness for a person of a certain age
He's in good shape for a man of his age.
jealous
feeling envy; envious
Justin is jealous of his older sister because she got a new car.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history are displayed and shown to the public
That museum has a great collection of art.
plaza
an open public space
The events will be held in a plaza near the Eiffel.
postcard
a small card with a picture to write a message on the other
Send me a postcard when you get to France.
remind
to cause someone to remember something that they have forgotten
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
The author of this book is James Smith.
broomstick
빗자루
I want to fly on a broomstick like Harry Potter.
creative
capable of making something new
We need more creative thinking.
detective
one who finds information or people, especial finding those who break the law
The detective was following all the clues to the killer.
publisher
a business that produces written works
The publisher printed 50,000 copies of the dictionary.
spell
(in MAGIC) a form of words believed to have special powers
Clover can protect humans from evil spells.
witch
a woman believed to have special powers
Annie is going to dress up as a witch for Halloween.
wizard
a man with magical powers
Harry Potter is a boy wizard!
abbreviation
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Bldg. is an abbreviation for building.
chat
a CONVERSATION that is informal and relaxed
I had a long chat with her on the phone.
communicate
to express information by writing, speaking or making gestures
It is easy to communicate with people if you speak the same language.
emotion
a feeling
He does not like to show his emotions to other people.
information
knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something
John found information about ships in books.
phrase
a group of words that forms a unit and expresses a single meaning
Sometimes, looking for phrases within sentences is difficult.
save
to avoid the unnecessary waste of something, such as energy
We need to save water whenever we can.
shorten
to make something short or shorter
Her name's Katherine, generally shortened to Kay.
way
the particular method or style someone or something uses to perform an action or considers an issue
How many ways can you fold a paper ship?
whole
referring to all of something; entire
My brother ate the whole cake. There is none left for me!
advertise
to let the public know about a product or service in order to convince them to buy it
All big companies advertise their products on TV.
brochure
a piece of promotional material containing information
The store sent out an advertising brochure.
cost
to make someone pay, suffer or lose something of value
The trip to the mall cost me 3 hours of my life because of rush hour traffic.
discount
a decrease in the regular price
That store was selling everything at a discount.
include
to contain something as a part or member
Does this computer include a mouse and a mouse pad?
list
to write, print, or state a series of items
We were asked to list our ten favorite songs.
main
being the most important or largest
What is the main aim of the program?
slow
not occurring, moving or done fast
Growth in the European market remained slow for the last quarter.
borrow
to take or receive something, belonging to another, with the promise of returning it
Thank you for letting me borrow your math book this week.
disgusting
present participle of disgust
The smell of the fi sh was disgusting.
faint
to become unconscious very suddenly
The subway was so hot and crowed that many passengers fainted.
feed
to give someone or something food
Zookeeper told me to feed and water the horses.
hallway
an area or passage inside the front door of a building that leads to other rooms
If you walk down the hallway, my room is the one at the end.
neat
being clean and organized
He wanted to make his room neat so he put away all the toys.
photographer
a person who takes photographs or works in photography
The photographer took a close-up of the man's face.
president
the leader of a republic
The first president of the United States was George Washington.
strange
different, unusual
At first the place was strange to me.
sunglass
a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
People wear sunglasses on sunny summer day.
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