have as a feature
Three retro toys that are featured in modern movies are Transformers.
generation
the entire group of individuals who are born in and live during roughly the same time
Many generations of families have immigrated to the United States from that country.
individual
related to a single person or thing separate from a larger group of people or things
I am part of this family, but I am also an individual.
invent
to create something through thought and reason
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
plot
the series of events that form the main story of a book, play or movie
The movie was successful, but critics thought the plot was weak.
popularity
the state of being liked or supported by a large number of people
His books gained popularity with readers.
recent
occurring only a short time ago
There has been an explosion of reality shows in recent days.
release
to allow something to be printed or shared with the public
The movie was released yesterday.
retro
based on the styles of the past
The seventies retro style has found its way back into popularity.
special effect
unusual pictures or sounds that are created by using special techniques
That movie uses a lot of special effects.
account for
to provide an explanation or justification for
His illness accounts for his absence.
conclude
to come or bring to an end
What did they conclude from the evidence?
cure
something that solves a problem or makes it a little better
Many scientists are searching for a cure for cancer.
deadly
likely to cause or capable of causing death
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison.
hypothesis
an idea or theory that explains something but has not been proven true
The hypothesis that smoking causes cancer has been proven many times.
identify
to know and say who a person or thing is
First, you must identify the problem.
obtain
to get something through your efforts
It was difficult to obtain a passport for her husband because he was foreign born.
route
a path or way to travel from one place to another
Do you know this bus route well?
transportation
an act, system, or business of moving people or goods from one place to another
What kind of transportation do you use to get to school?
variable
a mathematical quantity that can have several different values
A(n) variable is something that can change.
agree
to believe the same thing as someone else
Most people agree that success is related to hard work.
agreement
a decision between two or more people regarding how certain events will happen
A nod is a sign of agreement.
commit
to do something, usually negative
If you commit a crime, you may go to prison and lose social status.
harm
to damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
Eating too much sugar will harm your teeth.
illegal
not allowed by the laws or rules
It is illegal to steal money from your company.
right
something which one is legally or morally allowed to do
The purpose of the court system is to protect the rights of the people.
suicide
the act of purposely killing yourself because you no longer wish to live
She says she wants to commit suicide because she does not want to continue living.
threaten
to suggest that someone will be harmed or punished if a particular action is not taken
The principal threatened the students with a harsh punishment if they didn't behave.
victim
a person who has been hurt or killed by another person
Last night, the police found another victim who had been killed.
violate
to abuse, damage, or disrespect someone or something
They believe security cameras can violate people’s privacy.
bland
plain; flavorless; dull
There is no salt in this soup. It is bland.
chain
a number of stores owned or managed by the same company or person
Many fast food restaurants are international chains.
corporation
a large business or company
I want to work for a big corporation after I graduate.
expand
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
The balloon will expand if you blow air into it.
modify
to change only certain elements of something and leaving others unchanged
You can modify your computer by adding more hardware.
objection
a reason for not supporting or being in agreement with an idea, action, or plan
If there are no objections, this couple may be married.
religious
following the rules and beliefs of one's religion or faith strictly
Priests are religious people.
spicy
hot and strongly flavored in taste
Most Koreans like spicy food.
substitute
to perform the tasks and functions of someone or something else
The student teacher was substituting for the regular professor in class today.
taboo
a custom or customs that suggests that certain activities or subjects are wrong or should not be talked about
It is taboo for Muslims to eat pork.
buck
to oppose or resist
He admired her willingness to buck the ineffective system.
bulletproof
not penetrable by bullets
The soldiers wear a bulletproof vest.
bully
a person who teases, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker persons
He's a bully and he's been bothering me.
dramatic
displaying or revealing great emotion
The audience were impressed by their dramatic performance.
gorgeous
very beautiful or pleasant
Briana's necklace was absolutely gorgeous.
honor
to respect someone or something
The professor was honored for his dedication to human rights in a ceremony Friday night.
jewelry
small, attractive objects that people wear to improve their appearance
My favorite piece of jewelry is my ring.
organization
a group of people with shared interests, formed for a certain purpose
She is part of an organization that collects money to help sick children.
talented
having the ability to do something better than most people can
We're looking for talented people to be our future leaders.
volunteer
of, relating to, or done by people who are working willingly without pay
She enjoys doing volunteer work at the library in her free time.
athlete
a person who is trained in or good at sports
When Olympics, many athletes come from all around the world.
average
to have a certain value as an average
On average, I spend about three hours a day on homework.
career
the period of time that someone spends doing something, such as a job
His sports career ended when he broke his leg.
coach
a person who trains a performer or sports player or team
The coach made the basketball players train every day after school.
excellent
being of very high quality
She speaks excellent French.
lose
to fail to win a game or contest
teamwork
professional
relating to a job that requires special skill or education professional sports players earn a lot of money.
prove
to show that something is true or correct by providing evidence
I will prove that I am right.
result
the product of things that happened before
His success is the result of years of hard work.
successful
having the desired effect or result
Parker was a very rich and successful businessman.
accept
to agree to take something that is offered to you
Will you accept the job offer at the new company?
burp
expel gas from the stomach
You have to say "excuse me" if you burp.
compliment
a nice remark given to someone
Jane felt happy when she received several compliments about her new dress.
disagree
to have a different opinion about something
I disagree with spending so much money on the project.
gesture
a bodily movement that expresses a particular meaning, idea, or emotion
After going to the dentist, she could not speak and only used gestures.
insult
a statement or action that is rude or disrespectful towards someone
After the two men exchanged insults, they started fighting with each other.
offensive
causing displeasure or anger
The guest's behavior at the function was entirely offensive.
palm
the inner area of a person's hand between the wrist and the fingers
The old man placed the gold coins in the palm of my hand.
rude
not polite; showing little regard for other people's feelings
The waiter was loud and very rude to his customers.
scold
speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
Mother scolded the girl because she didn’t clean her room.
blend
to combine different elements or substances
We blended ice cream, banana and honey to make a banana smoothie.
collect
to take things from several different areas or places and bring them together
David likes to collect CDs.
contain
to have an item that holds something inside of it
The bottle contains three liters.
dissolve
to mix a solid into a liquid so that it becomes one liquid substance
The oils are dissolved in alcohol.
mixture
the product of combining two or more different things
The movie was a nice mixture of funny and exciting.
perfume
a liquid with a pleasing smell that women wear on their skin in small amounts perfume has been used for a long time to make people smell good.
rub
to spread something along a surface while applying pressure rub perfume on your skin to smell nice.
scented
having a pleasant smell
Many things are scented with perfumes.
steam
to use the gas produced by boiling water to cook, clean, or heat something
Plants were steamed to collect oils.
synthetic
of or relating to a process of combining two or more artificial substances
Some oils do not come from plants, but are synthetic.
archipelago
a group of several small islands
Bail is in the Indonesian archipelago.
cactus
(plural "cacti") a fleshy plant that grows in hot, dry areas and stores its own water
Some cactus can live for many months in completely dry conditions.
chain
a group of them existing or arranged in a line
The Galapagos Islands are a chain of islands.
evolution
a scientific theory that states that plants and animals change slowly over time according to the environments they live in
The evolution of computer technology has been very rapid.
lie
to be or stay in a certain state
The English Channel lies between the North Sea and the Atlantic.
sensation
a person or thing that attracts the interest of many people
This drink is causing a sensation among young people.
spear
to hit or cut through something, as with a spear
She speared an olive with her fork.
thorn
a small, sharp growth on the branch or stem of some plants
The stem of a rose has sharp thorns.
tortoise
an animal that eats plants, moves slowly, and has a hard protective frame
One of the most unusual animals on the islands is the Galapagos tortoise.
weigh
to have a particular amount of weight
When I was in high school, I weighed 78kgs.
cruel
causing pain to others
The prisoner of war suffered cruel treatment during his captivity.
decrease
to become less in amount, size or number
The number of wild rabbits in this area has decreased over the years.
earn
to deserve something
The film earned him international fame.
educate
to teach at a school or university
It is important to educate children.
fine
to punish someone by making them pay money
If you park your car here, the police will fine you.
forbid
not to allow someone to do something or something to be done
My mom and dad forbid me to use the family computer for games.
mercury
a heavy, silver-white metal that is used in thermometers to measure temperature
Thermometers used to contain mercury.
protect
to defend someone or something from harm or danger
Soldiers help protect their country.
reward
a money prize the police offers in exchange for information about criminals
The boy earned a reward for finding the lost dog.
accidentally
unexpectedly; by mistake
She accidentally spilled all her soda in the car.
cocoon
a covering to protect something from the surrounding elements, usually used for caterpillars transitioning into moths or butterflies
Finally the butterfly leaves the cocoon.
discover
to find something for the first time
Many millennia ago, the Chinese discovered gunpowder.
drop
to allow something to fall, especially while carrying it
I dropped my bowl of ice cream on a the floor.
empress
the wife of an emperor
Emperor Napoleon’s wife was empress Josephine.
fabric
cloth
A rug is a heavy fabric used to cover a floor.
harvest
to gather crops from the fields after they are fully grown to be used, eaten, or sold
The man is harvesting carrots and peppers in the field.
thread
a very thin string of material, such as cotton or silk, that is used to hold or sew pieces of cloth together
Can you thread this needle for me?
unwind
to have undone or untwisted something coiled or wrapped up
He unwound the scarf from his neck.
valuable
being worth a lot of money
Her mother's wedding ring is quite valuable.
advent
the beginning or first appearance of something important
Life in American was transformed by the advent of automobiles.
combine
to mix several things together so that they form one thing
I like to combine different fruits to make juice.
commercial
relating to the buying and selling of products
The program is now available for commercial sale.
decade
a period of ten years
For decades, people’s viewing habits were based on programs and schedules.
entertainment
something that entertains
Movies and TV are forms of entertainment.
increase
to grow in size or amount
The number of people with computers is increasing.
interactive
involving communication or interaction between two or more people
The Internet is more interactive than TV.
involve
to affect, involve, or associate someone or something with a particular condition or situation
Many of the crimes are involved in drugs.
media
television, newspapers, magazines, etc.
Newspapers and radio are two kinds of media.
respond
to give an answer to a question or request
David takes a long time to respond to a question.
citizen
a person who is an official member of a nation or state
The citizens of Aristotle’s hometown became slaves.
conqueror
someone who takes control of something by force
Alexander later became the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest conquerors in history.
courage
the ability to do something brave, even when in pain or danger
The man showed courage when he saved the girl's life.
former
being in the past; having occurred at a time before now
Bill Clinton is a former president of the United States.
invade
to enter a place for the purpose of taking control of it
The king invaded many other countries.
literature
pieces of writing, such as novels, stories, poems and plays that are regarded as excellent and important
She is studying literature at university so she has to read the works of famous authors.
rule
to have control or influence
The king rules the people of his kingdom.
tame
to train a wild animal to be obedient and gentle
Cowboys can tame cows and horses.
tutor
a person who gives private instruction to a student
Her parents decided to hire a tutor to help her with her English.
aid
(usually with "in") to give help
The study guide will really aid you as you prepare for the test.
appeal
to be desirable to a person
The lawyer appealed the harsh punishment given to his client.
conservative
having traditional views
My grandfather is so conservative, he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.
explode
to burst into pieces with a lot of force and noise
Everyone was shocked when the car exploded into flames.
lyric
the words of a song
She did not know the lyrics so she could not sing the song.
perform
to do something to entertain an audience, such as dancing, singing, etc.
Who is performing at tonight's show?
prior
(formal) being more important than another thing due to its earlier occurrence
The accident happened prior to my arrival.
restrained
very calm and unemotional
He was furious, but his manner was very restrained.
roar
a deep, very loud sound produced by a wild animal such as a lion
The roaring of the car’s engine woke me.
transformation
a complete change in appearance, structure, or character, usually for the better
A caterpillar undergoes a transformation when it turns into a butterfly.
carve
to cut and shape a piece of something, such as wood or stone, into an object
Tools are used to carve designs into the pots.
complex
not being simple
The process of creating each pot is complex.
glazed
covered with a thin layer of a hard shiny substance
After firing, pots are covered with a glaze.
kiln
a type of oven used for baking clay or brick
The pot is fired in a kiln.
mixture
the act of combining two or more different things
The mixture of coke and lemonade, tasted quite nice.
potter
someone who makes pots, bowls, and other objects out of clay
The potter turned the lump of clay into a lovely vase.
powdered
consisting of fine particles
The glaze is made of powdered seashells.
smooth
having a flat surface without irregularities
The feel of fine leather is smooth and soft.
surface
the outer layer of something; the top of something
The surface of the table was smooth.
turn
to change to a different quality
The witch turned the prince into a frog.
affect
to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
The air pollution is affecting our health.
as long as
provided that
You may stay here as long as you keep quiet.
calorie
a unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
The potato chips were 350 calories per serving.
dessert
a sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
Would you like some pie for dessert?
limit
to stop or prevent an increase in size or amount past a certain point
Father limited my allowance to 30,000 won.
saturated fat
a fat in which the fatty acids all have single bonds
Eat foods that are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and salt.
serving
an amount of food that is given to one person at a meal
There was so much food that one serving could have fed four people.
slice
a flat piece of food that has been cut from a bigger piece of food
Cut the meat into thin slices.
solid
a substance that is hard or of fixed shape
When water freezes solid, it is called ice.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
The doctor checked Sue's temperature when she had a fever.
adequate
equal to what is needed
There is not adequate light in this room for reading. Turn on that lamp.
approximately
in a way that is close but not exact
I’m not sure, but I think that I exercise for approximately 30 minutes each day.
concentration
the ability to focus completely on a task
Sleep can improve your concentration.
consequently
as a result
She went to bed late. consequently, she is very tired this morning.
decline
to decrease in amount, strength or importance
Our sales are declining due to the poor economy.
establish
to cause people to accept a particular quality or idea about someone or something
My parents are trying to establish a regular time for our family to eat dinner together.
function
to work or operate
He said the computer does not function the way that it should.
help
to provide aid
Can you help me when I have problems with my homework?
restore
to bring a person or thing back to a former, useful condition or position
Drink some of this. It will restore your energy.
task
a piece of difficult work that must be done
I’m sure you can do it. It is an easy task.
breathe
to take air into and push it out of the lungs
It's important to breathe properly when doing yoga.
chemical
a substance created through a chemical process
The dirt may also contain harmful chemicals from the building processes.
harmful
causing or being likely to create damage, injury, or harm
Smoking is harmful for your health.
invasive
entering or spreading in a place that belongs to someone or something else
Cancer is so deadly because it is such an invasive disease.
loosen
to make less tight
He ate so much that he had to loosen his belt.
marine
having to do with the ocean or ocean plants and animals
Sharks are marine animals.
oil spill
the release of a liquid petroleum into the environment
Many seabirds died as a result of the oil spill.
polluted
dirty or harmful waste
We refused to swim in the polluted water.
return
to put, bring, take, give, or send something back to its original place
May I return these pants if they don’t fit?
sediment
the material that settles to the bottom of a liquid
There was a brown sediment in the bottom of the bottle.
collapse
to suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
The buildings collapse in the quake.
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
The hurricane destroyed many homes.
injured
having physical damage to part of their body, usually as a result of an accident or fighting
He was badly injured in the accident.
location
a particular position or area
My house is in a bad location. It is very noisy.
material
the physical substance, such as wood or metal, that something is made of
Houses should be made of strong material.
measure
to have a particular size
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft.
occur
to happen
Typhoons occur mainly in the western Pacific.
population
the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
The population of China is very large.
quake
(informal) an earthquake
However, only 486 people died in the Chile quake.
rescue
to save someone who is in danger or in trouble
The firefighters rescue people whose life is in danger.
assume
to suppose something is true, without evidence
I haven't seen or read the report yet, but I assume that everything in there will be correct.
complicated
difficult, not easy
For me science is too complicated to understand.
effort
work of mind or body required to do something
She put a lot of effort into planning the party.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
A balloon is floating high up in the air.
heat
to make something warm or hot
She heated up the soup.
imagine
to form ideas or images in your head that are not real
Tom imagined himself as an astronaut.
in order to
so as to, for the purpose of
I went to supermarket in order to buy some snacks for vacation.
relatively
in a manner that measures or compares something to something else
School is just 10 minutes away, so it’s relatively close.
simple
being plain; without a lot added for style
Sometimes simple designs are better than fancy ones.
tend to
be inclined to, have a tendency to
Whenever I get embarrassed, I tend to get red in the face.
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