to go with someone to a place
The daughter often accompanied her mother to the meetings.
armed
holding weapons
The police officers entered the apartment fully armed.
audience
the group of people watching or listening to an event
The audience applauded as the show came to an end.
criminal
a person who commits a crime
A criminal must go to jail when he is caught.
dignity
a way of behaving that shows a person is calm and has control of his or her actions in difficult times
My father is a man of great dignity because he always manages to stay calm.
dwarf
typically, a person of an abnormally short size dwarf cows are much smaller than normal cows.
endure
to accept patiently
People cannot endure living without water for very long.
sacrifice
the decision to stop having something valuable in order to obtain something more important for yourself or for someone else
A single parent makes many sacrifices for his or her children.
train
to teach a pet a behavior or a trick
The parrot is trained to repeat words.
warrior
a person who fights in a battle and is experienced, courageous, or skilled
The warriors invaded the castle by breaking down the wall.
capable
having the means or ability to do something in particular
I don't think Harland will be capable of taking care of my child.
classify
to place people or things into groups based on common features
It's a food pyramid. It classifies food into different food groups.
cytoplasm
the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus cytoplasm is a living jelly that forms the main part of.
insect
a very small animal with six legs, and sometimes with wings
My sister is afraid of insects so she won’t go camping.
miniature
made to be much smaller than normal
I purchased a miniature souvenir of a Korean drum.
nucleus
the central part of a living thing's cells
The nucleus of an atom is usually made up of protons and neutrons.
organelle
a vital part of a microscopic organism that does vital work
We looked at a diagram of an organelle in biology class.
perform
to do something to entertain an audience, such as singing a song, acting a part, playing an instrument, etc.
Minnie is going to perform her dance at the talent show at school.
protein
a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
Be sure to eat protein every day because it is very important for your body.
trillion
the number 1,000,000,000,000
A trillion is a thousand billion.
administration
the work of managing a business or institution
Jean was hired as the new manager because of her experience in administration.
adventurer
a person who enjoys ADVENTURE
Most mountain climbers are adventurers who often must face danger.
canoe
a long boat with pointed ends and curved sides for one or two people
We took a canoe on our camping trip and spent hours on the river.
expansion
the act of EXPANDING or becoming bigger
The planned expansion of the building had to be delayed because the company ran out of money.
explorer
a person who explores an area
Many explorers died on the Himalayan mountains.
implementation
the starting or carrying out of a plan
Since the implementation of the security cameras, crime on campus has decreased by twelve percent.
pioneer
a person who explores or creates new ideas and methods
Long ago, a pioneer in medicine discovered how to help broken bones heal correctly.
tempt
to ENTICE or persuade a person to do something
The flashy commercial tempted me to buy their product.
territory
an area of land defended by an animal
The dog urinated on the trees in the yard to mark his territory.
voyage
a long journey that covers a great distance
A trip across the sea is called a voyage.
cope
to solve a problem or difficulty successfully
Stress can be extremely difficult to cope with on a daily basis.
disappearance
the act of leaving without telling anyone or not being able to be found
The disappearance of their daughter shocked the entire community.
exotic
(of plants or animals) being from a different area of the world
This exotic plant does not usually grow in this part of the country.
extinct
not in existence after existing for a long time
The dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
majestic
characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
As we entered the city, we looked upon the majestic cathedral towering into the sky.
mammal
an animal that has hair or fur and drinks milk from its mother
In science class we learned that a cat is a mammal, but a bird is not.
population
the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
The population of New York City is very large.
possess
to have or own something, or to have a particular quality or ability
I hope that I will possess great knowledge and wisdom someday.
primitive
being of an early time period in the past
Stone tools are considered one of the most primitive human inventions.
reveal
to make something known that was secret or not understood before
The test will reveal what your strong and weak points are.
anecdote
a brief story or account of an event based on personal experience
He wrote a book of anecdotes from his trips overseas.
announce
to tell people about something officially
Mrs. Jung will announce the winners of the contest.
appoint
to choose someone for a position or give them a certain duty
The president will appoint the new secretary at the meeting next week.
consult
to ask the advice or opinion of a person who specializes in a certain area
If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
elect
to select someone for an office or position by voting for them
She was elected as a president.
long
measuring a great distance from one end to the other
She longs to be reunited with her husband who is a soldier serving in Iraq.
reluctant
experiencing or expressing uncertainty about doing something
I was very reluctant to go out this evening because I dislike driving in the snow.
resign
to give up an office
He had to resign from the council after the scandal.
urge
to ask or encourage someone to do something
Teachers urge students to study hard for important exams.
attend
to go to a place regularly
Our children attend the same school.
autism
a mental condition that makes it difficult for a people to communicate well or form relationships with people
Some people believe Einstein may have had a mental problem known as autism.
electrician
a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electric devices or electrical wiring
I called an electrician to re-wire the lights in the bathroom after I had remodeled it.
entitle
to give a title to someone or something
The book was entitled "The Wealth of Nations".
figure
a person who is very important or famous
The figure running through the trees was the murderer.
influence
to have an effect on the way someone or something acts or happens without directly controlling the person or thing
Her decision to become a doctor was influenced by her uncle.
investigation
the act or process of finding more information about something
Police typically carry out an investigation in order to find out who committed a crime.
Jewish
유대인의
She is after all half French, half jewish.
reunite
to come together after being away from each other for a long time
She longs to be reunited with her husband who is a soldier serving in Iraq.
withdrawn
not communicative
He was very withdrawn as a child and did not speak until age two.
adopt
to take on a new style, manner or practice, often from a borrowed source
We decided to adopt a new plan.
conceal
to prevent someone or something from being found; to hide
The culprit was arrested by the police who conceal himself.
embroidery
the process or act of DECORATING cloth with patterns or images of thread embroidery
eventually
at a later, future time or after series of other events have taken place
He eventually figured out how to use the computer.
impressive
causing admiration or respect
The ice skating show was impressive.
influential
having the ability to influence someone or something
Albert Einstein was very influential in the development of the atomic bomb.
loop
a shape like a curve or circle made by a line curving right round and crossing itself
He looped the strap over his shoulder.
obvious
easy to see or understand
It was obvious that Andy did not like his job, since he always seemed so bored.
originate
to come into existence
The disease originated in birds, but it can be spread to the humans who handle them.
stain
to soil or leave a mark on something
He fell in the grass and stained his new pants.
addict
a person who has a strong or uncontrollable need for a substance or activity
She was afraid her son was becoming a video game addict because he played games all the time.
afford
to have enough money to purchase something
The family could not afford to take a vacation last year.
Atlantic
대서양
I sailed across the atlantic to get from America to Europe.
basil
a mint herb
Many Italian dishes contain the spice basil.
determine
to decide officially
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
digest
to change food that one has eaten into simpler forms that can be used by the body
The old people cannot digest meat easily.
dough
a firm substance made from flour and water that is used to bake breads
Pizza dough is often covered in sauce and cheese.
in honor of
~에 경의를 표하여
The bridge was named in honor of a war hero.
pizzeria
피자가게
I went to the pizzeria to buy a slice of pizza.
popularity
the state of being liked or supported by a large number of people
His books gained popularity with readers.
aboriginal
related to the earliest known times
The woman was shocked when she found aboriginal art buried in her yard from thousands of years ago.
anesthetic
relating to or producing insensibility
Because of his extreme fear, the dentist had to use anesthetics to clean his teeth.
assassinate
to murder an important individual by sudden or secret attack
After the president was assassinated, the country faced great confusion.
bare
lacking clothing or other covering
I forgot to bring my shoes to the game, so I played with bare feet.
deadly
likely to cause or capable of causing death
The bite from some spiders like the Black Widow is deadly.
lay
to bring something forth
The cuckoo usually lays its eggs in other birds' nests.
morphine
a strong drug used to stop pain morphine is a drug used to relieve pain.
rub
to spread something along a surface while applying pressure
My mother rubbed some lotion onto my back.
technique
the certain ways a person moves when performing an activity
Great dancers aren't great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
toxic
having poisonous qualities
Be careful, that paint is toxic.
careless
not being careful
Sometimes fires are caused by careless people.
catastrophic
causing a lot of damage or suffering
The catastrophic flood ruined the entire village.
deliberately
purposely
She’s been deliberately ignoring him all day.
destruction
the act of damaging beyond repair
Nuclear weapons are examples of weapons of mass destruction.
gigantic
extremely large
An elephant is gigantic when compared to an ant.
habitat
the natural place, or type of place, where a plant or animal lives
The deep ocean is the natural habitat of this type of fish.
restore
to bring back to a normal or healthy state
After a vacation to Thailand, the man's health was restored.
rot
to become slowly destroyed through natural effects or processes
If you don’t put the tomatoes in the refrigerator, they will rot.
significant
having a big or important effect
The accident victim made significant progress in his physical therapy sessions.
spread
to move something apart, or to put space between things
She spread a towel on the sand and lay on it.
astronomy
the study of stars and other bodies in space.
When I was a child, I wanted to study astronomy and become an astronaut so I could travel into outer space.
competent
having the necessary qualities or enough skill to do something well
Lilly was a competent pianist with many years of experience.
decapitate
to cut off someone's head
A guillotine uses a blade to decapitate someone.
dignity
a way of behaving that shows a person is calm and has control of his or her actions in difficult times
My father is a man of great dignity because he always manages to stay calm.
execute
to kill someone, usually as a punishment
They planned to execute the prisoner this morning, but they were told to bring him back to court.
heir
a person who will receive power or money
Sir George is the next heir to the king's throne.
intent
a plan or a purpose for doing something
What is the intent of the author when he wrote this?
relatively
in a manner that measures or compares something to something else
Students from wealthier families do relatively better than students from low income families.
revolution
an often violent replacement of a ruler or a government
The French revolution replaced the king with a democratic government.
tragedy
a disastrous event that makes people sad and usually involves death
The recent train crash that took the lives of several people was a tragedy.
assumption
something that is believed to be true but without any supporting evidence
People make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
blurry
not clear; difficult to see clearly
The picture on the computer screen was too blurry to watch.
boycott
a refusal for political reasons to buy certain products or do business with a certain store or company
Consumers planned a boycott because the company's products were unsafe.
fuse
to join things by melting them together
The various groups eventually fused into a single brotherhood.
industry
factories or businesses that make a certain product
The oil companies are a part of the fuel industry.
overlap
to cover a part of something else, often the edge
I can’t see the two lines. I think they are overlapping.
phenomenon
(plural: phenomena) a fact or event that can be observed and studied phenomenon like UFO sightings make people think that aliens are watching us.
project
to display something such as an image onto a surface
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye.
space
to place things so that there are open areas in between them
Please space the seats an equal distance between each other.
suffer
to experience physical or mental pain or illness
He was suffering from an illness the doctors knew little about.
armor
a protective suit worn during battle
The knight put on a heavy suit of armor and went out to fight.
attack
an aggressive military action against an enemy
Last night, there was a shark attack near the beach.
cannon
a large wheeled gun used in the past that fires heavy metal balls
We used powerful cannons to prevent our enemy from entering the harbor.
defeat
to win a victory over someone or some group
My favorite football team suffered a severe defeat last night.
evidence
materials, facts, and information used in a court of law to establish or prove something
The police found no evidence that she had stolen the money.
firework
(usually plural) an object made from gun powder and chemicals that is shot into the sky where it EXPLODES and makes a loud noise and colored lights
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, amazing the onlookers.
gunpowder
an explosive mixture of substances in the form of a powder, used to make explosives and fireworks
One of the main ingredients in gunpowder is charcoal.
ingredient
one of the food items used when making a meal or drink
I changed the ingredients in the recipe.
medieval
of the Middle Ages
In medieval times, there were kings and queens who lived in castles.
route
a path or way that a person or animal regularly travels long
We should take a different route home.
abundant
being in very great supply
There was abundant evidence to support his theory.
alternative
something that can be used or done instead of something else alternative energy sources are important for our planet.
consistently
in a manner that is the same almost every time
Times are consistently changing due to technological advances.
disrespectful
showing lack of respect
Their manners were quite disrespectful.
establish
to start or begin an organization, institution, or system that will exist, continue, or last for a long time
We are planning to establish a factory in China.
expel
to force a person to leave a place such as a country or organization
The club was strict and said it would expel anyone who didn't pay the membership fees on time.
realistic
appearing as something does in reality
His paintings are so realistic that they look like photos.
reject
to refuse to take, consider, or believe something
They rejected our offer to buy their company.
represent
to be a sign or symbol of something
Kimchi represents the culture of Korea.
surrealism
a 20th century art movement in which artists or writers combine unrelated images or thoughts in unexpected ways surrealism expresses the imagination as revealed in a state of unconsciousness.
architect
a person who DESIGNS or plans buildings or other large structures
I.M. Pei is the architect that created the Pyramids of the Louvre in 1989.
beneath
in a lower position, place, or level
The treasure was buried beneath the old tree.
decoration
the act of DECORATING a thing or place
I love to collect Christmas decorations in my room.
enhance
to make something better
He practices every day to enhance his performance.
glorious
영광스러운, 장려한, 영예로운, 빛나는, 훌륭한
People celebrated him for his glorious victory.
innovative
having or using ideas or methods that are new, creative, and unique
She is an innovative artist and makes pieces of art using food.
inspire
to give someone an idea to do or make something
The design was inspired by a Greek vase painting.
memorable
worthy of being remembered
She had a very memorable trip to Taiwan.
ordinary
being not exciting or IMPRESSIVE
Yesterday was an ordinary day, but today has been unusual.
structure
building
The Great Wall of China is said to be the largest man-made structure in the world.
artery
one of the tubes that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
She had to see a special doctor to discuss repairing a blocked artery in her neck.
blockage
something that prevents something else from traveling a certain path
The blockages in the toilet made the water come back up.
contribute
to help a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
Science has contributed much to modern technology.
demographic
인구통계학의
We need to get the demographics of the city to predict how much it will expand in several years.
diverse
made up of people or things that are different from one another
Our school is diverse because many foreigners study here.
injury
physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences
Mary fell down and got a injury.
irreversible
거꾸로 할 수 없는, 역전할 수 없는, 철회할 수 없는
His actions were irreversible and as a result he had to pay the penalty.
maintain
to keep something working properly by regularly checking for and fixing any problems
We should try to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
stroke
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, which can cause a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body
A lack of blood to the brain will lead to a stroke.
vessel
a tube that carries blood through the body
The blood vessels transport blood throughout the body.
cancer
a disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth
Smoking causes lung cancer, so you should stop right away.
gene
a part of cell in a that controls the development and appearance of a living thing
When someone is good looking, people usually say that they have good genes.
invade
to enter a place for the purpose of taking control of it
The army was ordered to invade the city in order to capture an important bridge.
permanently
for a long time; always
He was permanently disabled from the accident.
persistent
continuing to do something despite challenges or difficulties
The boys persistent requests for ice cream finally wore his father down.
presume
to think that something is true or likely without being certain
I presume she will be back by 9:00.
radiation
potentially harmful waves of energy given off by nuclear activity
The radiation leak from the nuclear power plant almost killed the local residents.
substantial
being large in degree, quantity, or size
He is a very rich man with a substantial amount of money and wealth.
tumor
an abnormal growth of cells
Sadly, George died at just 38 from a brain tumor.
unfortunately
in an unlucky manner unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
detect
to discover the existence of something
I could not detect any sound in the dark cave.
extraordinary
very different from what is usual
The little boy has extraordinary musical abilities; he could play five instruments.
maneuver
to move skillfully
Every year the army and navy hold maneuver for practice.
patrol
to maintain the safety of an area by keeping it under observation
Several police are patrolling the park.
precise
being very exact or accurate in detail or form
His calculations were so precise that their accuracy could not be questioned.
prey
an animal that is killed and eaten by another animal
Mice are prey to many animals such as eagles and coyotes.
roam
to move about freely without a set destination
The tourists roamed across the beach.
snout
Nose
Pigs have a long flat snout.
stimulate
excite to action
Competition between students is good because it stimulates creativity.
suck
to take in air or liquid by forming a small hole with the lips and pulling with the mouth; to pull on something inside the mouth with the lips and tongue
He sucked the poison out of the little boy’s arm.
arctic
the area around Earth's North Pole
The North and South Poles, the farthest places from the equator, always have arctic temperatures.
boundary
an actual or imagined marker showing the edge of a state, country, piece of land or area
The boundary of the city follows the path of the train tracks.
bulge
to be so full of something it stretches out the walls of the container
The book bag bulged because there were too many books in it.
corresponding
to relate to, to compare closely
I'm trying to find the corresponding answers to these questions.
equator
the imaginary line equal in distance from the North and South Pole that runs across the middle of the Earth
The equator divides the world into two parts.
hemisphere
one of the two halves of the Earth
The Earth is divided into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
indirect
having a path that is not straight or direct
We were late to the party because we took an indirect route.
orbit
to circle around something
The Earth orbits the sun every 24 hours.
rotate
to move or turn in a circular direction around a central point
A washing machine’s motor rotates very quickly to wash clothes.
sufficient
having the necessary amount for a particular purpose or task
We had sufficient money to buy two pairs of tickets.
circuit
the closed course through which a current of electricity runs
A switch can be used to close or break the circuit.
connect
to attach something to something else
Please connect the wires together so that the machine will work.
crystal
a small part of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance solidifies
Because of its unique look, crystal is an expensive type of rock.
integrate
to combine something with something else to create a whole
To improve efficiency of the company, they integrated many of the departments.
make sure
to become absolutely certain
Please make sure you turn off the light when you leave the room.
masterpiece
a very good work of art that is made with great skill, such as a movie or book
The young author's novel was a great masterpiece and was studied in many universities.
quartz
a mineral used to make clocks and watches, found in the form of a hard crystal
The watch company only uses the best quartz during the manufacturing process.
Switzerland
a country in central Europe
I want to visit to switzerland during vacation.
underwater
beneath the surface of the water
Have you ever seen the wildlife that lives underwater.
vibrate
to move side to side or back and forth very quickly in small movements
My phone vibrated loudly when you called me.
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