a person who is creative or makes art
Some of the artists at the show were quite famous.
create
to make something in a special way
The company created a new toy they hoped would increase their profits.
creativity
the ability to produce new ideas or things
Thanks to his creativity, we were able to throw a great party.
design
to plan; to invent; to formulate
Arnold designed a great plan to help us raise money.
helpful
willing to help or useful
Your book was helpful for my report on Chinese characters.
imagination
the ability to see or make things in one's mind that may not be real
This author has a great imagination. His plots are so original and unusual.
improve
to make better
I’ll try to improve my grades.
realize
to know; to understand
I realized that it was time to leave.
shy
nervous and uncomfortable with other people
Angela was a shy student who didn't have many friends.
talent
a natural ability to do something
Utilizing great talent, he captured the ferocious dog.
as many as
a phrase used to qualify the meaning of many as a very large number, depending on what follows it
Take the pens as many as you need.
burn
to consume in fire; to change form by fire
It is illegal to burn things in your backyard.
carry
to hold something with you
I carry my books to school with me everyday.
destroy
ruin; damage
King Kong destroyed everything in his path.
individual
relating to one person or thing
Each individual table is finished by hand.
mint
a place where money is coined by authority of the government
The United States mint operates six facilities in different parts of the country.
put together
to combine or bring together
Let's put together all of our money and buy a pizza.
replace
to put one thing in the place of another; to put back
We are going to replace the carpet with hardwood this week.
sheet
a large thin flat piece of something
I put all the sheets of paper together to form a neat pile.
stack
a pile of something
I found a stack of parking tickets in his drawer.
communication
a process by which information is exchanged between individuals
Although they both talked a lot, there was no real communication because neither of them listened to the other.
distance
the space between two points
The distance between Newcastle and Sydney is about 160 km.
hit
to give someone or something a blow; a knock, to knock into something
The stone hit the side of the road.
knowledge
of having information or having learned something
The professor's knowledge of the subject was incredibly high.
meaning
what is intended to be or actually is
Understanding the meaning to some poems can be difficult.
message
a piece of written or spoken information that you give or send to someone
Sue wrote a secret message to Tom.
runner
a person given a message and sent to deliver it through running
In World War I, runners were often sent from the combat areas with information to command posts that were far from the fighting.
smoke
a cloud of tiny particles usually caused by the burning of fuel smoke during fires can be more damaging than the fire itself.
thought
an idea or notion
I have many thoughts about how we can improve sales.
useful
helpful
A spoon is useful when eating soup.
caller
a person making a call
There were many callers to our radio program last night.
cell phone
a portable telephone system using low-powered radio transmitters
Today's cell phones are small but have many useful features that make our lives convenient.
connect
to join or be joined with something else
We were connected to our main branch in Hong Kong so we could have a voice conference.
expensive
high in price
Sue bought an expensive dress, but now she can't pay rent.
make a call
to contact another person via telephone
You should make a call to your family at least once a week to let them know that you are OK.
nearly
almost
We nearly got lost on our way to the wedding.
operator
a person who connects telephone calls
The operator helped me make an international call.
strange
slightly odd or even a bit weird
This soda has a strange taste.
style
a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character
Old style TVs are slowly being replaced by flat screened TVs.
system
parts placed together to form a working unit
The company created a new filing system to organize the data.
body language
signals sent by a person's body posture, gestures, and facial expressions
An effective language teacher will use body language to help students understand the meaning of a new word.
foreign
outside one's own country
After graduating from college, she visited over 30 foreign countries.
from front to back
moving from the front side of something to its rear
She had to agree by moving her head from front to back because she had a mouth full of food.
from side to side
moving from right to left
His head turned from side to side, so I knew that his answer was no.
hold up
to support the weight of something
The large columns will hold up the second floor.
movement
a change of position
I saw some movement in the bushes.
order
to call or ask for something
What did you order for dinner?
shoulder
the part of the human body at the top of the trunk extending from each side of the base of the neck
My mother often rests her head upon my dad's shoulders.
thumb
the short thick finger on the side of your hand which makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily
I broke my thumb when I fell off my bike.
toward
in the direction of
Can we go towards the cinema?
come up with
produce something, especially when pressured or challenged
You need to come up with something better than that.
enemy
a hostile power or force
Nature is sometimes our worst enemy.
invention
something useful created by someone
His new invention made him a millionaire.
pigeon
a bird from the family Columbidae, having a compact body and short legs
I like to go to the park and feed the pigeons.
secret code
a set of numbers, letters, or a combination of the two that is known to a select few, that gives one access to something
We change the secret code to the security system once every three months.
shoot
to discharge a projectile
At summer camp, we shot arrows into targets.
side
one of two or more contesting, teams, groups, etc.
Our side won the debate.
take off
to be widely and successfully used by many others
The invention of the TV really took off during the 1950s.
war
a conflict carried on by a force of arms
The war lasted three long years.
weapon
an object used to attack
The military has a vast collection of weapons.
as well as
in addition to
Mike, as well as Stan, will be attending the meeting.
chin
the part of a person's face below their mouth
He had a bit of hair on his chin.
correct
right; proper; accurate
The correct answer to question 57 is choice b. Choices a and c are incorrect.
eyebrow
the line of short hairs above each eye in humans
Girls like to shape their eyebrows so that they are neat and thin.
finger
one of the five branching parts of the hand
The teacher moved her finger to her lips to tell us to be quiet.
forward
toward the direction in front of you
She leaned forward to whisper something in my ear.
letter
a character used in writing or printing to represent a speech sound
The Latin alphabet, which most Westerners are familiar with, uses different letters than the Cyrillic alphabet that is used by Russians.
move
to change position
The mouse hurriedly moved to the other side of the room.
sign language
any of several visual gestural systems of communication
I learned sign language so I could communicate with my deaf friend.
spell
to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order
Did I spell your name correctly?
blood
the red liquid pumped through the body by the heart
There was blood after Tom cut himself accidently.
cause
to make something happen, usually something bad
The storm caused a blackout in many towns.
chance
a probability that something may happen
There is little chance that he will change his mind.
exercise
training though action or effort
Regular exercise will keep you slim.
healthy
having good health
Luckily, the puppy was healthy.
heart
the organ that pumps blood through your body
Without the heart there is no life.
improve
to make better
I’ll try to improve my grades.
muscle
a long cell that contracts to produce movement in the body
His muscles were very big from exercising every day.
overweight
fat or heavier than usual
If you are not careful about what you eat and don't exercise, you'll become overweight.
use up
to consume entirely
We used up the last of our money on souvenirs for our families.
breath
the air that goes into and out of your lungs
Her breath smelled of garlic.
control
to hold within limits or rules
Even when something makes you very angry, you should always control your temper
depend on
to be dependent upon something; place trust
What college you get accepted to usually depends on your academic performance in high school.
follow
to conform to rules, regulations, directions, ect., exactly follow the signs to the concert.
junk food
any type of quick, easy to prepare or buy food that is typically not very healthy to eat
I try to stay away from junk food but it is everywhere.
lift weight
to exercise by raising barbells of designated pounds or kilos in a prescribed manner
Collegiate athletes lift weights as part of their conditioning.
past
of, having existed in, or having occurred during a time previous to the present
I am still friends with many of my past co-workers.
relative
members of the family
Most of my relatives will attend our party this weekend.
rule
a formal order or regulation that must be followed
There are rules in every aspect of society, even if they are not written down.
vitamin
substances found in natural foods that help the body stay healthy
Although you receive vitamins from food you consume, as most people do not have a balanced diet, it is recommended to take supplements.
beat
to make a regular movement
The steady beat from the drum filled the room.
exercise
training though action or effort
Regular exercise will keep you slim.
factory
a place where goods are made, usually by machines
Many factories are hiring less people and using more machines.
farmer
a person who owns or takes care of a farm
The farmer worked hard to expand his farm and to be successful.
instead
in place of something else
Why don't we have pizza instead of chili.
life
the condition of being alive, existing life is a great gift, you shouldn't waste a single day.
muscle
a long cell that contracts to produce movement in the body
His muscles were very big from exercising every day.
per
for every
You can only use one coupon per customer.
rusty
covered with or affected with rust
This rusty metal fence has been here for over ten years.
worker
a person engaged in some job for money
Many of the workers were not happy with having to work over the entire weekend.
actually
in truth really
I learned in school that there were nine planets in our solar system, but scientists now say there are actually only eight.
against
into contact or collision with
Everyone pressed their bodies against the door to keep out the invaders.
break
a time of rest from work or another activity
When working long hours in a chair, it's important to take a break now and then to stand up and stretch.
clearly
with exactness; easily understood
It's important to understand clearly what to do when flying an aircraft in bad weather.
in addition
including something else in addition to his raise, he gets a company car.
in front of
ahead of
A woman with a large hat was sitting in front of me in the theater.
second
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute divided into.
Please wait one second while I lock the door.
sit down
to descend to a sitting position
After a long walk, we found a bench so we cold sit down.
stand up
to raise to one's feet
When the bell rang, we all stood up and left the building.
tip
inside information or insight into something
The professor gave the students a few useful tips regarding exam preparation.
ability
skill
The ambassador had the ability to make everyone feel comfortable.
add
to put something in something else
You can add some salt and pepper if you like.
be good at
to excel or show promise when performing a certain activity
He is good at playing hockey.
beauty
very attractive or pleasing appearance, sound etc.
Inner beauty is the most important quality of a person.
confuse
to cause indistinction, to lose differentiation
The two ideas were confused in the mind of the student.
life
the condition of being alive, existing life is a great gift, you shouldn't waste a single day.
museum
a building for housing and displaying objects of artistic, scientific or historic interest
The history museum is closed on Sundays. normal cells.
special
out of the ordinary; unusual
Every child is special.
variety
different types
She loved to eat at buffets because if offered her a variety of foods.
whatever
anything that whatever you decide is fine with me.
blood pressure
a measure of the pressure at which the blood flows through the body
The nurse took my blood pressure and wrote it down on the chart.
fall out of
to drop
If we shake the tree, maybe some apples will fall out of it.
gym
a building or large room, usually containing special equipment, where people go to do physical exercise and get fit
I like to go to the gym in the early morning because it is not too crowded.
land
to arrive on the ground
Our flight landed in Beijing right on time.
mistake
an incorrect act
I've made a terrible mistake. I accidentally called my girlfriend by my ex-girlfriend's name.
pass out
to lose consciousness; to faint
I was so hot that I passed out at work.
recover
to return to a normal state
It only took him two weeks to recover from the motorcycle accident.
rest
cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength
We should rest for a bit before we continue our hike up the mountain.
swing
to move side to side
The batter swung the bat and hit the ball for a homerun.
worse
more detrimental than something else
Don't put your hands into those bushes, you can scratch them or worse, get poison ivy.
along with
in company with or at the same time as
You should bring your sister along with you.
benefit
an advantage
There are many health benefits if you exercise.
even though
in spite of the fact even though he wasn’t rich, he had a great deal of pride.
involve
to require an interest or concern of someone or something
Tom was involved in a car accident.
natural
existing in or formed by nature
The landslide that destroyed the village was a natural disaster.
nature
the world of plants and animals
I enjoy long walks through nature.
scientist
a scholar who works in one of the sciences
Louis Pasteur was one of the most important scientists of his day.
test
a set of questions, problems, or the like, used to evaluate one's abilities
The test will cover all of chapers three and four.
touch
to put the hand, finger, etc., in contact with something in order to feel it
I touched the baby's cheek to feel how soft it was.
yard
the ground that surrounds a house or other structure
I cut the grass in my yard this afternoon.
condition
a situation; an environment
The poor conditions at the refugee camp, including lack of proper sanitation, led to severe illness.
discover
to find out
Archaeologists are constantly trying to discover new knowledge.
guess
to say what you think is likely or probable
Does anyone have a guess as to where we turn after the traffic light?
jewel
a cut and polished precious stone like a diamond, ruby, sapphire, etc.
My mother keeps her valuable jewels in a safe.
layer
a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface
There was a thin layer of snow on the ground when I woke up in the morning.
lung
one or two parts of the body which fill and empty with air when you breathe
When you drown, your lungs fill with water.
produce
to make
I have produced many pamphlets for you to use
two-thirds
two-thirds of a whole
I need to add two-thirds of a cup of milk to the recipe.
valuable
of value or worth
My father was very upset because the vase that I broke was extremely valuable.
vine
any plant having a long, slender stem that trails or creeps on the ground or climbs by winding itself around a support
There were several bunches of grapes growing on the vine.
break up
to fall apart into pieces
The meteor broke up as it entered into Earth's atmosphere.
come out
to appear
The dog wouldn't come out of his doghouse.
farther
at or to a greater distance
We moved farther away from the coast.
indigo
a blue dye obtained from certain plants indigo is a darker shade of blue.
light
the brightness given by the sun, moon, lamps etc.
The light from the early morning filled the room.
make up
to constitute, compose, or form something
Our company is made up of men and women who are committed to its success.
minute
1/60 of an hour
Each minute is precious in an exam.
provide
to give or supply
The school provided the students with new text books.
rainbow
a curved line of colors that appears in the sky when sun shines after or during rainfall
Some people really believe that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
sunlight
the light of the sun sunlight is the most abundant source of energy on earth.
coast
the side or border of land next to the sea
Tom's family drove to the east coast to see the sun rise at dawn.
destroy
ruin; damage
King Kong destroyed everything in his path.
earthquake
shaking at the surface of the earth earthquakes are so strong that they can destroy an entire city.
fall down
to drop or descend under the force of gravity to a lower place through loss or lack of support
The burning house fell down upon itself.
generally
relating to a general or quite non-specific manner
He is generally considered to be the father of jazz music.
island
an area of land surrounded by water
Sue wants to live on a deserted island.
plate
a piece of the Earth's surface
Earthquakes are caused by the shifting of the Earth's plates.
pressure
a rush or push
The pressure of the steam lifted the lid off the pot.
surface
the outer part of something
By sanding the wood, the surface became smooth.
wave
a disturbance on a sea, lake, or ocean in the form of a moving ridge
When they got close to the shore, the large waves crashed into the rocks.
between
in the position or interval separating
Jason stood between his sisters for the photo.
bottom
the lowest possible location
The bottom of the soda can had a small amount of liquid left in it.
cover
place something over
Keep your eyes covered and you won't be scared.
cut off
to be separated
I was alone in the forest; cut off from all communication.
desert
stretch of barren country with very little or no water
Australia is mainly desert.
half
either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole half of the employees at the office were out sick.
however
despite this
Joan isn't feeling well, however she will still attend the meeting.
isolate
to set apart from others
Due to her various ailments, it was difficult to isolate the cause of her sickness.
kilometer
the common measure of distances equal to 1000 meters
Miles, not kilometers are used to measure distance in the United States.
stay
to remain in the same place
I was happy to hear that you will be staying with us tonight.
cartoon
a drawing that tells a story
Adults as well as children enjoy looking at cartoons these days.
character
a person in a book or movie
My favorite character in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter.
death
the act of dying
The death of our mother was difficult to handle.
keep on
to not stop what one is doing
Even though the bell has wrong, keep on working on your test.
main character
the character in which the movie, play, etc. is centered around
Who was the main character in his story?
produce
to make
I have produced many pamphlets for you to use
producer
a person responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of a stage, film, TV, or radio production
Since he was such a successful producer, he was offered many projects on TV and radio.
star
a prominent actor, singer, or the like who plays the leading role in a performance
Elaine was the star of the school play.
station
a studio or building from which broadcasts originate
The TV station was relocated to a different part of town.
voice
the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures
Who was the voice for the lion in the movie?
explore
to travel through a region for purpose of observation and discovery
When the children found the cave, they explored it.
horn
a sharp, bone-like part seen on some animals' heads, like cattle or sheep
Animals with big horns scare me.
Iceland
a large island in the North Atlantic between Greenland and Scandinavia
About half of the total population of iceland lives in its capital city of Reykjavik.
sail
a sheet of strong cloth used to catch the wind
The sail blew off the windmill.
settle
to cause to take up residence
The Pilgrims settled in the Northeastern part of the United States.
square
a shape with four sides that are all the same length and four corners that are all right angles.
A die is in the shape of a square.
take over
to take control of something from another person or thing
A new person will take over his role as manager.
trade
buying and selling or exchanging goods
The two leaders decided to expand trade between their two countries.
viking
any of the Scandinavian pirates who plundered the coasts of Europe from the 8th to 10th centuries
Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericsson are two commonly known vikings.
weather
conditions that exist in the atmosphere e.g. hot, cold, rain etc
The weather in Korea is very cold in winter.
equal
having the same value as another
In his will, the father left equal shares of his estate to both his daughters.
leader
the head of a nation, political party, or other group of people
The leader of Australia, changes every three years.
Nobel Peace Prize
an international prize given for outstanding achievement for the promotion of world peace
Kim Dae Jung of Korea won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000.
peaceful
calm and happy
Mom and Dad enjoyed a peaceful morning together.
right
a just claim or title, whether legal, prescriptive, or moral
I have a right to be at the meeting.
sadly
in a sad or unhappy way sadly, we all said goodbye to our friends who were leaving the company.
seat
something you can sit on
The seat needed new covers.
shoot
to discharge a projectile
At summer camp, we shot arrows into targets.
vote
to express one's preferred choice, usually in a political context
The senators will vote on the proposed legislation in the next session.
wherever
in, at, or to whatever place
When I was a boy I had a dog that would follow me wherever I went.
Amish
a Mennonite group of people who are the followers of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss Mennonite bishop of the 17th century
The amish's simple way of life can be experienced in parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Canada.
at least
not less than; a minimum of at least they bought something.
believe
to be confident that something is true
I don’t believe in ghosts.
electricity
a form of energy
When there is a blackout, electricity doesn't work.
for a little while
lasting for a short time
I stopped by her house to chat for a little while.
German
any variety of West Germanic speech native to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
Before moving to Berlin, Derick studied german.
in general
usually; mainly in general, students are not supposed to leave campus during school hours.
own
belonging to or done by a particular person or thing
He spent his own money.
please
to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of
After forgetting to go to the store for Kim, Harold wanted nothing more than to please her.
the number of
the amount of something in a particular area
The number of people who support the king is very small.
bead
a small, usually round object of glass, wood, stone, or the like with a hole through it, often strung with others of its kind in a necklace
Marlene wore a lovely necklaces of colorful beads.
break
to cause something to separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces
The plate fell to the floor and broke.
clay
a soft, sticky mud used for making things
The artist's clay figures were extraordinary.
form
a type
What form of exercise can I do at the gym that will strengthen my back?
jewelry
ornaments such as rings, brooches, bracelets, etc
Many movie stars like to wear a lot of jewelry.
marble
a type of limestone that consists of recrystalized calcite or dolomite and is capable of being polished, used in a variety of ways such as countertops, sculptures, floors, tiles, etc. marble was present throughout the palace.
material
anything out of which something is, or may be, made
You can buy all the materials you need to make that dress at the fabric store.
sculpture
three dimensional art made of stone, metal, or other objects
The sculpture was made of stone, and it looked exactly like the king.
shape
the physical form or appearance of something
The shape of her face is like an oval.
smooth
not rough
The glass surface was very smooth.
at that time
by that time
The snowstorm was terrible. at that time, many people died.
grow up
to mature
I grew up in a small town in the center of the country.
invent
to be the first person to make a machine, use a method etc.
Who invented the first car?
lawyer
someone whose job it is to give legal advice to people and speak for them in court
The skillful lawyer was able to present all the facts to the jury.
line
a straight mark
Most roads are separated into traffic lanes by yellow or white lines.
shape
the physical form or appearance of something
The shape of her face is like an oval.
side by side
next to each other
The soldiers were standing side by side in neat rows.
turn on
to activate something
I turned on my computer so that I could check my email.
Utah
a state in the Western US whose capital city is Salt Lake City.
The production of petroleum is a big part of the economy in utah.
World War II
a devastating war involving major powers from around the world that lasted from 1939 to 1945 World War II started when Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
astronaut
a person who has been trained for traveling in spacecraft
We are learning about famous astronauts in school this week.
at the moment
right now
At the moment, I am unable to speak to the boss, as he is in a meeting.
be able to
to have the ability to complete or do something
Will you be able to change your schedule to meet with us?
exist
to be present physically or emotionally
Many non profit organizations exist to serve the community.
holiday
a period away from work or school, for rest holidays are always exciting!
rocket
a tubelike device containing combustibles that on being ignited liberate gases that propel the object into the sky
The rocket was launched into space.
space
the area that contains all things in the universe
I wonder if one day we will all live in space.
space station
an orbiting manned structured that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites or refuel spaceships
The Mir space station was the first long-term research station in space.
spaceship
a rocket or vehicle that can fly through space
The first American spaceship to land on the moon was called the Eagle, from Apollo 11.
train
to develop or form habits, thoughts, or behaviors by discipline and instruction
I am being trained to be a police officer.
atmosphere
outer layer of gases around a planet or star
The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of many different gases.
comet
fast-moving heavenly body with a solid head surrounded by a glowing cloud of gases that circles the sun
Halley's comet may have first been seen as far back as 240 B.C.
completely
entirely; absolutely
David completely understood the directions for the assignment.
event
things that happen
After a series of events that went wrong, no one wanted to stay at the camp.
meteor
a piece of rock or other matter from space that produces a bright light as it travels through earth's atmosphere
The meteor shined brightly in the night sky.
meteor shower
the profusion of meteors observed when the earth passes through a meteor swarm
During a meteor shower, clusters of bright lights can be seen in the sky.
meteorite
a stony or metallic mass of matter that has fallen to the earth's surface from outer space meteorites, more commonly known as shooting stars, occur when a meteor burns up in the Earth’s atmosphere.
object
something that is not alive
The moving object was being controlled by Harry.
pass through
to go through; to move through
The mosquitoes cannot pass through the netting.
shoot
to move very quickly
He shot down the stairs when he heard the fire alarm go off.
all the time
very frequently
She goes to the gym all the time.
be full of
to contain or have a lot of something
His closet is full of junk.
burn up
to be destroyed by heat or fire
It only took fifteen minutes for the cardboard box factory to completely burn up.
dangerous
involving or filled with danger
That construction site is very dangerous.
flight
the period of flying
Look! The stork is in flight. It's not in the nest anymore.
garbage
waste; useless material
The garbage system in Korea is quite confusing.
generally
relating to a general or quite non-specific manner
August generally brings the hottest days of summer.
look like
to have a similar appearance as another
I look like my sister.
metal
a material like gold, silver, iron, or copper
Gold is considered a preious metal because there is not much of it available.
take
to require a certain amount of time
It will take about a half-hour to bake the chicken.
dwarf planet
a body in space that orbits the sun, but has not cleared the area around its orbit of other masses or celestial bodies
Although it was previously known as one of the main planets, Pluto has been redefined as a dwarf planet.
Jupiter
the fifth planet from the sun; the largest planet
There is a distinctive red spot on jupiter.
lastly
finally lastly, the speaker came to the topic that most of the audience was interested in.
Mercury
the planet nearest to the sun
Since Pluto is no longer part of our solar system, mercury is now the smallest planet.
Neptune
the planet eighth in order from the sun
The planet neptune has 13 known moons.
planet
a very large round object that moves around a sun or around another star
More and more planets have been discovered.
Pluto
formerly the ninth planet in the solar system pluto was discovered in 1930.
Saturn
the sixth planet from the sun; the planet with rings
The rings around saturn are made of small particles.
Uranus
the planet seventh in order from the sun uranus is a distant 2871 million km from the sun.
Venus
the planet second in order from the sun
The planet venus has no moons.
call
to cry out in a loud voice
We heard a loud call coming from the baby's room.
dream
a series of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during slee
I dreamed that I was a fireman getting ready to battle a fire. But when I woke up, I realized that it was all in my mind.
land
to arrive on the ground
Our flight landed in Beijing right on time.
level
a position with respect to a given or specified height
The water rose to a level of 4 meters.
long before
a certain period of time in the past
I met Collin long before I met Angela.
Mars
the fourth planet from the sun; the “red" planet
I wonder if there is life on mars.
race
a competition
Everyone gathered around the finish line to see the end of the race.
reach
to get to
We reached the country side after an hour of driving.
Russia
a country located in Eastern Europe and North and West Asia whose capital is Moscow russia was once a large, powerful empire.
until
up to the time
We were all worried until the doctor told us the operation was successful.
advantage
a good feature
She had an advantage over other students because she had studied Latin in high school.
dangerous
causing danger; hazardous
Mountain climbing is a great hobby, but it can be dangerous.
distance
the space between two points
The distance between Newcastle and Sydney is about 160 km.
first class
something that is superior or deluxe incomparison to another
I like to travel first class on long flights because it is more comfortable.
get sea sick
to become ill due to the up and down motion of a ship
My mother doesn’t like to travel on small boats because she gets sea sick very easily.
hurt
to cause bodily injury
Calvin hurt his knee when he fell off his bike.
lie down
to be or move into a horizontal position on a surface
If you are feeling sick, please lie down and get some rest.
live
animate
I enjoy theater because of the live action.
on the other hand
used to present factors that are opposed or that support opposing opinions
I think nachos are delicious but on the other hand, they are also unhealthy.
somewhere
to refer to a place without saying exactly where you mean
I want to go somewhere for a couple of weeks, just to get away, but I can't decide where to go!
air balloon
a large bag containing heated air that is connect to a basket or gondola which carries passengers
The first manned hot air balloon fight was in France in 1783.
attempt
to try; to make an effort to do
He attempted to solve the riddle.
early on
at the beginning early on, I was having trouble with this program. Now, I'm doing much better.
experiment
a test for the purpose of discovering something unknown
The scientist conducted many experiments before reaching a conclusion.
feather
one of the growths that form the outer covering of a bird
The peacock's feathers are amazing!
flame
the state or condition of blazing combustion
Cindy burnt her finger on the flame of the match.
glider
a flying machine with no engine
Since they have no engines, gliders basically make no noise.
realize
to know; to understand
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
successful
having done something well; having become important, famous, or rich
To be successful you must put in a lot of effort in your tasks.
turn out
to result
It turns out that Debbie was in love with Alex not Mark.
at least
not less than; a minimum of at least they bought something.
case
a situation
Detectives were finding this case difficult to solve.
cheap
goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected
Food is so cheap in Vietnam and so delicious!
cost
to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
My job pays very well but it costs me time with my family.
crowded
having many people in a small area
The theater was so crowded that he couldn't get a seat and had to sit on the floor.
freedom
the right to make your own choices or decisions
When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
liter
a metric unit of volume equal to approximately 1.056 liquid quarts
The soldiers assigned to the desert are required to drink at least 8 liters of water a day.
on top of
in addition to
Robert has to wash the dishes on top of mopping the floor.
subway
a train that runs underneath a city
The subways in Tokyo are always very crowded.
tax
money paid to the government taxes are supposed to be used to pay for a city's public works.
across
on the opposite side of
Voting will take place across the country.
age
a period of time
The atomic bomb introduced the world to a new age.
Atlantic Ocean
the body of water that lies between North and South America and Europe and Africa
Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in search of the Indies.
farther
a greater distance
Diane's home is farther away than Marie's.
hold
to contain or be able to contain something
The bottle can hold a liter of liquid.
introduce
to put something into use for the first time
Our country has recently introduced high-speed trains that will connect many cities.
passenger
a person riding in a vehicle
The passengers were told to keep their seatbelts fastened until the plane came to a stop.
several
more than two or three
I saw several styles of sunglasses at the store.
super
outstanding; very good
The coach was happy because the girls played a super game.
wonderful
admirable; excellent
That was such a wonderful film! The plot was interesting, and the actors were great.
airplane
a flying vehicle that has wings and an engine
Traveling by airplane is the safest mode of transportation available today.
army
the military forces of a nation
China has the largest army in the world.
enemy
a person, group or country that hates another or fights against another; foe
It's not good to have enemies, you should try to be friends with everyone.
helicopter
an aircraft which flies using long, thin parts on top of it that turn round very fast helicopters have the ability to rise horizontally in the air and remain still.
Italy
a country in southern Europe that projects into the Mediterranean Sea
The capital of italy is Rome.
lens
a piece of glass used for looking through
The castaway started a fire by focusing sunlight through the lens of a magnifying glass
test
to do something to see the result of
We tested the new car to see how fast it could go.
throw
send through the air by the hand
Let's see who can throw further.
tunnel
an underground passage
In moutainous countries, tunnels have to be made through mountain so cars and trains can pass.
weapon
an object used to attack
The military has a vast collection of weapons.
attack
to start a fight with; to strike out at
The peasants attacked the castle while the king was sleeping.
century
a time period of 100 years
Most people don't live long enough to see the next century.
chunnel
a railroad tunnel under the English Channel between Great Britain and France
The chunnel allows for greater access between Great Britain and mainland Europe.
form
a type
What form of exercise can I do at the gym that will strengthen my back?
in the past
at a time that has already been completed in the past, people relied on horses to get them around.
only
without others or anything further
Serena was the only girl in our class to win an award.
reality
something that is real
The doctors were aware of the reality of the current situation.
suggest
to offer an idea or plan for someone to consider
Bill suggested we fill up our the gas tank before leaving town.
trade
buying and selling or exchanging goods
The two leaders decided to expand trade between their two countries.
tunnel
an underground passage
In moutainous countries, tunnels have to be made through mountain so cars and trains can pass.
cave
a large hole in rock or ground
If you go exploring in a cave, make sure you take safety gear.
England
the largest division of the United Kingdom which is in Great Britain
The city of London is the captal of england.
exist
to be present physically or emotionally
Many non profit organizations exist to serve the community.
include
to have as a part
The bill includes tax and service.
kind
a group with similar characteristics
Vehicles run primarily on two kinds of fuel: petrol and diesel.
macaroni
small, tubular pasta that is in the shape of a semi-circle prepared from wheat flower
A popular dish in the US is macaroni and cheese.
picture
a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.
His house was filled with lovely pictures of various landscapes.
reason
the basis or motive for an action
The reason they went to France was to visit relatives.
second
immediately after the first and before any others
This is the second of four tests.
usually
under normal conditions; commonly
Dinner at my house is usually at six o'clock.
allowance
a fixed sum or amount given regularly
Sue asked her parents for a larger allowance.
amount
a quantity; a measure
Was it worth it paying such a large amount of money for the car?
both
used to refer to two people or things together
Would you like milk or sugar or both in your coffee?
chance
possibility, probability
If I was given the chance, I am sure that we would succeed.
choice
the act of choosing or selecting
My first choice was salad, and my second choice was chicken.
enough
as much as you need or as much as is necessary.
I have enough money to buy a new bike.
instead
in place of something else
Why don't we have pizza instead of chili.
point
a factor or reason
He covered all the main points about his plan.
teenager
someone who is aged between the ages of 13 and 19
It seems almost natural that kids become moody once they become teenagers.
waste
to use more than is necessary of something, or not to use something in a useful way
Tom always wastes food when he goes to a buffet.
ad
a picture, short film, article etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service
He saw the ad for help in the newspaper.
advertising
the activity of attracting public attention to a product or business advertising lets a person be very creative.
cost
to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
His gambling addition cost him everything--his family, his career, and his status.
customer
a person who buys from a shop
Not many customers came today.
figure out
to understand
It wasn't easy to figure out what all these symbols stood for.
hopefully
used to express what you would like to happen hopefully, the weather will stay nice for our baseball game today.
marketing
the part of business which focuses on encouraging people to buy a product or service marketing has come up with a really innovative plan to redefine our company.
product
something produced to be sold
The product we are selling is the new and improved laptop.
provide
to give or supply
The school provided the students with new text books.
willing
agreeable to
Larry is always willing to help students in his office whenever they have a question.
arrive
to come to a certain point in the course of travel
When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, they have come to the end of a journey.
change into
to alter the status of one thing into another
A caterpillar eventually changes into a butterfly.
cost
to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
His gambling addition cost him everything--his family, his career, and his status.
currency
the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time
Not all European countries use the euro as their currency.
currency exchange
the act of exchanging one currency for another
The currency exchange at the airport will change your US dollars into Korean won.
decide
to determine
Sue still hasn't decided what she will eat for dinner.
Euro
the nationwide currency of most of Europe
Countries like Germany, France, and Spain use the euro but not Great Britain.
price
the amount of money needed to buy something
The price of milk has gone up but the price of gasoline has gone down.
travel
to go on a journey, or to visit different places
To travel you need to have both money and time.
whole
entire
He talked about himself for the whole date.
business
an organization that buys or sells products or services
It is difficult to run a big business.
buyer
someone who purchases something
I only managed to meet with one potential buyer for the house.
equal
having the same value as another
In his will, the father left equal shares of his estate to both his daughters.
finally
in the end
After a long journey, he finally arrived at his destination, tired and hungry.
owner
a person who owns something
Sally is the owner of this restaurant.
piece
A piece of something is an amount of it that has been broken off, torn off, or cut off.
Tommy gave me a piece of his watermelon.
rise
to move upwards or to a higher position
The water rose so much last night that it overflowed its banks.
share
to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly
Since we both owned the compnay, we shared all the responsibilities.
stock
a piece of a business, bought in the form of shares
She bought stock in Disney.
stock market
a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded
A stock market is a market for the trading of company stock.
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