Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 2 (E)

adorable

a person or animal that makes one feel great affection because they are very attractive
Her little puppy was so adorable that everyone wanted to pet it.

afford

able to have or do
Some students can afford to eat out every day because their parents pay for their tuition.

aggressive

unfriendly, violent; destructive
The aggressive behavior of the child caused much concern for the parents.

campground

the space where people can set up tents and camp safely
The campgrounds were not too crowded during the week.

convertible

a car that has a top that can be folded down
On nice days I like to take a drive in my convertible and let the wind blow in my hair.

cucumber

a long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
I like to dip cucumbers in a little sugar before I eat them.

environment

the area in which something lives and that affects the health, growth, and development of such things
The family environment affects the personality of the child.

escape

to avoid something; to get away from something
The thief was able to escape from the police.

grizzly

grayish
The old grizzly man walked slowly through the park.

grumpy

easily annoyed and complaining
Belinda is very grumpy when she doesn't get enough sleep.

index finger

the finger next to the thumb
She pressed the button with her index finger.

light bulb

a glass object containing a wire which produces light from electricity
I replaced the light bulb in the bathroom so we could see.

mushroom

a fungus with a round top and short stem
I enjoy mushrooms on my pizza.

nephew

a brother or sister's son
My two siblings each have exactly two male children, so I have four nephews but no nieces.

nursery

a place where plant and trees are grown
I worked in a nursery over the summer caring for plants.

operate

to work, perform, or function
I’m not sure how to operate the new photocopier. Could you help me?

outfit

a suit of clothes for a particular event or activity
The outfit she chose for the dance was so lovely.

pleasant

enjoyable, friendly and easy to like
I spent a pleasant afternoon with Bobbi.

poem

a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines an uses words that sound the same
William Shakespeare wrote many poems.

preserve

to keep safe from destruction or injury
The conservation group wants to preserve the wetlands.

realtor

someone whose job it is to rent or sell property or a home to someone
I visited my realtor to look at some new property.

roam

travel aimlessly
I roamed the uncharted territories for years, and still I found nothing.

scoop

a tool with a deep bowl-shaped end which is used to dig out something
The clerk used a scoop to dig out a portion of the hard ice cream.

slightly

a little
I am slightly tired from that long walk.

source

a person, place or thing that provides something that you need or want
Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.

terrified

very frightened
When I saw the ghost, I was absolutely terrified!

typically

normally, generally
typically, you want to make more money than you spend.

unfortunately

with no luck or with bad effects
unfortunately, I don't have my credit card with me or I'd buy lunch.

violation

an act of breaking a law
The judge sent her to jail because she had over 30 traffic violations.

windmill

a tall building with long pieces of wood or metal that turn in the wind, used for producing power or crushing grain
Although windmill produces electricity without harming the environment, the supply will be unpredictable.

avalanche

a large mass falling down a mountainside
It has been confirmed that last week's sudden avalanche has claimed twenty-four lives.

barely

hardly or scarcely
I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.

bark

the covering on a tree's trunk
The bark of the tree was brown and very rough.

batch

a group of things or people dealt with at the same time
I just made a batch of fresh-hot cookies.

blizzard

a severe snowstorm
The blizzard that affected parts of the southwest was disastrous since citiznes were not accustomed to driving in so much snow.

concentrate

to think closely and with great attention
He tried to concentrate on the exam, but he couldn't stop thinking about the pretty girl sitting next to him.

crash

to have an accident
His bike crashed into a fence.

dramatic

making a big impression
She made a dramatic entrance to the party; she wore a beautiful gown with lots of jewelry.

during

at some time in a period
The bride's father began to cry during the wedding ceremony.

foam

a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid
A white foam appeared on the bar of soap as the kids used it to wash their hands.

frosting

Frosting is a sweet substance made from powdered sugar that is used to cover and decorate cakes.
There was chocolate frosting on the cake.

Germany

Country in central Europe
germany is a beautiful country with many delicious foods.

get lost

to lose one's way
Hank and Nancy got lost in the thickly covered forest.

government

a group of people who control the laws and policies of a country
We pay more taxes and get less services. What is the government doing with our money?

physics

science that studies physical forces
physics is a difficult topic within science.

pound

to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force
Carl pounded the nails into the piece of wood.

ruin

to make something unusable
After the fire, the house was ruined.

satisfy

to comply or yield a sufficient amount
The magazine article satisfied my curiosity about the group's religious beliefs.

sheet

a large thin flat piece of something, especially a piece of cloth used for sleeping on
I put clean sheets on the bed.

snap

to cause something which is thin to break suddenly and quickly
He snapped the thin twig and threw it into the fire.

speech

a formal talk given to a large group of people
His speech affected many of the listeners.

step

a level or degree in a set process
There are four steps. What's the next step?

swirl

a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
The swirls in her latest painting included every color in the rainbow.

technology

the use of science to improve our knowledge of machines and everyday life
Today's technology is so much more advanced from what we had in the 1960s.

transfer

move from one place to another
We transferred the file from David's computer to Sue's computer.

turn

one's orderly chance or opportunity to do something as in a game
We all took turns climbing up the rope.

turn in

to hand in
I turned in my test and went home.

wallpaper

a decorative coverign for walls
We picked out some pretty blue wallpaper to make the living room walls more inviting.

warning

a signal that something bad or dangerous may happen
The player was given a warning by the referee because of his bad conduct.

win an award

to get something because of one's effort or skill
Christopher won an award for his photograph.

after all

nonetheless; despite factors to the contrary
Many commentators didn't think it could be done, but the new athlete made the team after all.

bunch

a number of things of the same type fastened or closely grouped together
Shelly grabbed a bunch of bananas and put them into her shopping cart.

chore

a small piece of work often performed on a regular schedule
Mowing the lawn is my brother's chore, and cleaning the windows is mine.

continue

to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.

cost

to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
My job pays very well but it costs me time with my family.

cowboy

a person whose job is to take care of cattle
Many cowboys wear hats and ride horses.

divorce

to legally end your marriage
My parents got divorced after 15 years of marriage.

drooping

slightly fallling to one side
The puppies long ears drooped to the side.

exist

to be in the world; to be real
Many non profit organizations exist to serve the community.

fence

a structure which divides two areas of land, similar to a wall
There is a white wooden fence that goes around our entire property.

field trip

a visit made by students to study something away from their school
Our class went on a field trip to the history museum.

grab

to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
I grabbed some apples from the tree and put it into my basket

grateful

thankful
I am grateful for all the help you've given me.

in a minute

a short time later
Don't worry, I'll be back in a minute.

newsletter

a printed document containing information about the recent activities of an organization
Our company newsletter had the results of our first quarter earnings.

outdoor

located outside a building
The farm has an old-fashion outdoor toilet.

path

track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on
You shouldn't walk in the bike path.

pick up

to meet in order to give a ride
I picked David up while he was walking in the rain and gave him a ride homel.

private

only for one person or a certain group
You have to be a member of the private country club to golf there.

quit

to stop or give up something
Sue quits every sport she plays after 2 days.

shoot

To shoot means to fire a bullet from a weapon such as a gun.
The judge fired his pistol so the runners would start racing.

sigh

to breath out slowly and nosily to exrepss tiredness, boredom, pleasure, etc.
Kelly always sighs when Philip enters the room.

star

to star in something like a movie or an event means to be the main character
Hector starred in the new movie.

subject

the thing which is being discussed
The subject of today's lecture will be pop culture.

suspect

to believe (someone) to be guilty without having any proof
We suspect that Sally was the one who took the backpack.

swimsuit

A swimsuit is a piece of clothing that is worn for swimming, especially by women and girls.
Jamie bought a new swimsuit for the beach.

toilet

a structure like a seat over a hole where you get rid of waste from your body
Some public toilets are very dirty.

type up

to write something by typing it on a typewriter or computer
I quickly typed up a copy of report and gave it to Leon.

usual

commonplace
Dad ordered his usual breakfast of beacon and eggs.

wherever

to or in any or every place
We can go wherever you like for dinner.

arch

to make the shape of an arch
The trees arched over the small road.

assign

to give a job or tasks to someone to do something
The mother assigned different household chores to her children.

back and forth

backward and forward
We walked back and forth because we couldn’t find the post office.

beginner

one who is doing something for the first time
It is common for beginners to make many mistakes at first.

brag

to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own
Liza likes to brag about all the designer clothes that she has.

bug

to annoy or bother
My dog likes to bug me by biting my toes when I'm trying to do my homework.

charming

pleasing or delighting
Most people like him because he is so charming.

deadline

the time by which something must be finished
The journalist typed all night to finish the article before the 9:00 a.m. deadline.

educational

providing education or related to education
The film was quite educational.

fabric

cloth
She was choosy about the type of fabric she used for her wedding gowns.

fight

If you fight something unpleasant, you try in a determined way to prevent it or stop it happening.
Stores are fighting the poor economy by having many sales on their merchandise.

frustrated

disappointed or annoyed because something cannot be done
We're becoming very frustrated with the process It seems like immigrating will be impossible.

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.

helpful

willing to help or useful
Your book was helpful for my report on Chinese characters.

horseback

riding a horse
The police were on horseback.

knock over

to cause to fall by pushing or throwing something at an objec
I knocked over all the pins while I was bowling.

lifeguard

a person whose job it is to protect the safety of the people in the water
Being a lifeguard is a good summer time job.

neckline

the shape made by the edge of a dress or shirt at the front of the neck or on the chest
The neckline on her shirt is very low.

neither

nor, nor yet, no more
Bob can't go, and neither can I.

on time

according to schedule; punctually
Yolanda arrived for her appointment on time.

overlook

to not notice
I am sorry but I overlooked some mistakes in the document.

phrase

a small group of words that forms part of a sentence
Sometimes, looking for phrases within sentences is difficult.

planet

a large object in space that circles a star (e.g. Earth or Jupiter)
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is commonly referred to as the Red Planet.

Portuguese

of or relating to the country of Portugal
Joachim is portuguese.

scenery

the background or landscape
The scenery in the photo was quite pleasant.

search

to attempt to find
We all searched for his car keys with no luck.

unfair

not just; not fair
I think it was unfair of them to only let the older kids play in the game.

victory

the winning of a battle, struggle, or contest; success in defeating an enemy or opponent
The war ended with no victory.

violinist

a person who plays the violin as a career
The violinist left her priceless violin in a taxi.

wooden

made of wood
The wooden chopsticks you get at a convenient store are disposable.

application

a formal request to an authority for something
I need to submit my job applications this week.

article

a usually short piece of writing, as in a magazine or newspaper
The Wall Street Journal contains articles pertaining to news from around the globe.

athlete

a person who is skilled at sports or physical exercise
Professional athletes make very good salaries.

babysit

to remain in the house to look after a child while its parents are out
Sue babysits her neighbors children on the weekend.

barbershop

a place where men typically get their hair cut and also a shave
Mr. Green has been cutting my hair at his barbershop for the last 12 years.

chemistry

the study of substances
chemistry is a difficult subject, but is very interesting.

demonstrate

to display, to prove
Arriving to work on time everyday demonstrated the new secretary's sense of responsibility.

dependable

able to be trusted and very likely to do what you expect
A good friend must be dependable.

director

the person responsible for the interpretive aspects of a stage, film, or television production
The director based the film on a tragic event in history.

disobey

to not do what you are told to do by someone in authority
She disobeys orders regularly.

donation

a gift given to a cause or charity
Charity is defined as generous donations given to aid the poor.

double

to increase and become twice the original size or amount
If we work twice as hard, we may double our profits.

explosion

a blowing apart with force
The gas leak in the building caused a big explosion.

fill out

add information to complete an official form or document
You need to fill out an application to apply for the job.

horrible

very unpleasant or bad
The smell in the bathroom was horrible.

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.

limited

restricted in extent or amount
The mother was careful to only purchase the items they needed because they lived on a limited income.

perform

to entertain an audience
The children are very excited to perform in tonight's concert, and their parents are looking forward to watching.

portrait

a painting, portrait, drawing, etc of a person
I saw the lovely portrait that they had taken of Daisy.

provide

to give
The river provides the townspeople with water, fish, and hydroelectricity in the form of watermills.

racket

a wooden (stringed) object used to hit a ball in sports
A racket is used to hit the ball when playing tennis.

recommend

to give advice or tell someone to do something that is seen as beneficial
I recommend stretching every morning right after you get out of bed.

reduce

to lessen or decrease
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

regret

to feel bad about something in the past
I really regret what happened.

reservation

an arrangement to secure accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, ect.
I asked her to make a reservation for seven o’clock.

selection

a collection or group of things that have been chosen
From the selection of clothes on sale, I chose a pretty black dress.

share

to allow others access to one's own property or knowledge
Some major recording companies have tried to prevent people from sharing music files over the Internet.

silent

making no sound
The class was silent because no one knew the right answer.

suitcase

a rectangular case with a handle that is used for carrying clothes when travelling
She packed two suitcases for her trip.

value

to value someone or something means that they are very important to you
My parents really value the opinions of my oldest brother.

apron

a piece of clothing you wear when cooking to keep your clothes clean
We all put on our aprons and helped mom and dad in the kitchen.

arrogant

an exaggeration of one's worth or self-esteem
I don't like people who are arrogant and self-involved.

ashamed

feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done
I am ashamed of the way I have acted toward you.

audience

a group of people watching something
The audience applauded as the show came to an end.

bucket

a round open container with a handle used for carrying liquids
We put a bucket under the leak in the ceiling so it could catch all the water.

canned

packaged in a can
I don't have time to cook a meal tonight, so I will just eat canned tuna.

charge

to ask for; make pay
The bank charges monthly fees.

clap

When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
I clapped my hands to get my dogs attention.

complex

a group of buildings or rooms that are used for a particular purpose
To attract the Olympic Games, cities will build modern sports complexes.

cough

A cough is an illness in which you cough often and your chest or throat hurts.
I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.

cut down

to exclude something
The farmer had to cut down some trees so he could plant some crops.

emergency

an unexpected situation in which immediate action is necessary, often because there is danger
In an emergency, try to remain calm.

get out of

to avoid doing something
How were you able to get out of going to the meeting?

hair stylist

a person whose job it is to cut and style men's and women's hair
My hair stylist cut and dyed my sister's hair before her wedding.

headphone

equipment that you wear over your ears so that you can listen to something privately
When I'm on the subway, I put my headphones on so I can listen to music.

hose

a long pipe made of rubber or plastic and used for directing water somewhere
The firefighters used the hose to spray water on the fire.

locate

discover or describe the place
I had to locate the school on the map before I could drive over there.

naked

without covering or clothes
The baby ran around the house completely naked.

recognize

to see, hear etc.someone or something etc. and know who or what they are, because you have seen or heard them before
I didn’t recognize Sue at first, but when she talked, I knew that it was her.

runner

someone who runs, usually in competition
Mrs. Blake has been a runner for most of her life.

sheep

an animal whose flesh is used as food and whose fleece is used for wool
A shepherd looks after sheep.

shortcut

a path or route that is quicker and shorter than the usual way
Taking shortcuts usually compromises quality.

skeleton

the hard framework of an animal body
When the archeologist dug up the remains, he found the skeletons of several kings.

split

to divide into smaller parts
The class split into two groups.

squid

a sea creature with a long body and ten long arms
In Korea, people enjoy eating live squid.

tentacle

a long, flexible arm or leg on a squid or octopus
An octopus has eight tentacles that are lined with suckers.

volleyball

a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net without letting it touch the ground
Beach volleyball is popular in the summer.

wireless

needing no wires in order to make something operate
Telephones have been wireless for quite a long time.

witness

to see something happen
The man witnessed the accident from his office window.

yell

to give a loud, shrill cry; scream
You don't need to yell, I can hear you!

advanced

further along in progress than others
They developed an advanced form of communication.

breeze

a light wind
The breeze lifted the kite high into the sky.

career

what a person does for a living
My writing career is starting to improve.

careless

not giving enough attention to what you are doing
It was careless of you to forget your passport.

chimney

a structure that carries smoke or gasses from a fireplace
The chimney let out a trail of smoke from the fireplace.

client

a person who is receiving the benefits or services
The client paid for his benefits through the insurance company.

critic

a person who finds fault and criticizes
While fans raved over his new album, music critics called it repetitive and predictable.

crop

a group of plants raised by a farmer
If there is not enough rain, the farmers' crops will die in the fields.

cruise

a trip on a large ship for pleasure
My wife and I took a week-long cruise to the Caribbean.

due to

because of
due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.

hammock

a large piece of cloth or strong net that one hangs between two trees or poles to sleep on
My wife and I took a nap on a hammock on the beach.

head

to go towards
It was late and time to head home.

irresponsible

not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing
It was irresponsible of you to take your father's car without asking him.

lastly

finally
lastly, the speaker came to the topic that most of the audience was interested in.

look like

to have a similar appearance as another
I look like my sister.

loss

when you do not have someone or something that you had before
I've had a strange loss of weight over the last two weeks.

luxurious

great comfort as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions
We stayed at a luxurious resort on the beach.

makeup

colored substances that usually a woman will put on her face in order to make herself more attractive
I don't like women who wear too much makeup.

notice

a board, piece of paper, etc. containing information or instructions
I received a notice in the mail about the big sale at the department store.

opportunity

an occasion for personal advancement or financial gain
The young girl had the opportunity to travel to Europe with her debate class.

opposite

completely different
She did the exact opposite of what I asked her to do.

period

an measure or section of time
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.

piracy

stealing by copying illegally
The music company tries to halt piracy of copyrighted recordings.

pressure

force or push
The pressure of the steam lifted the lid off the pot.

proud

feeling self-respect; feeling happy about oneself or one's possession
After living in a small apartment for years, they are proud of their big new house.

schedule

to plan something for a particular time
Please remember to schedule him for 2 o'clock tomorrow.

seasick

the act of becoming ill on a ship because of the up and down motion of the waves
I don't like to go sailing because I get seasick very quickly.

standard

a thing serving as a rule or model
The standard is that eveyone works at least 8 hours.

teen

someone between the ages of 13 and 19
Some kids think that being a teen is the most difficult part of their lives.

well-known

famous; talked about
Michael Jackson is a well-known celebrity.

absorb

to soak up
The flowers absorbed all the water in the vase.

apricot

a small yellow-orange fruit
The round orangish apricot is similar to a plum.

chopstick

one of a pair of thin, tapered sticks, often of wood or ivory, used chiefly in Asian countries for lifting food to the mouth
Many Asian countries eat their foods with chopsticks.

classmate

a member of the same class at school
It is important that all students learn to get along with other classmates, even if they are not particularly fond of them.

competition

an organized event where people try to win a prize
The competition was going to be held Saturday afternoon at the school playground.

confirm

to make sure something is right by checking it again
You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.

deceive

to mislead; to be dishonest
Don’t try to deceive me. I know that it’s not true!

deck

a flat area for walking on, especially on a boat
The sailors cleaned the deck of the ship.

dictionary

a book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order and gives their meaning
Since I didn't know what 'pusillanimous ' meant, I looked it up in the dictinary.

emotion

feelings
I was overcome with emotion while watching the sad movie.

fantasy

a pleasant situation that one enjoys thinking about, but which is unlikely to happen
Winning the lottery and becoming rich is a popular fantasy for many.

focus

to center one's attention on
Due to her sickness, she found it difficult to focus on her work.

furious

exhibiting anger
The teacher was furious with her class's behavior during the trip to the museum.

hickory

a small tree from North America or East Asia which has strong wood edible nuts
His walking stick was made from hickory.

legend

a traditional story that may be fictitious or factual
The story of Robin Hood is a legend that most people was based on a real person.

northwest

in the northwest direction or area
My home is about 100 kilometers northwest of Las Vegas.

pattern

a shape, reproduced a number of times (like on wallpaper or carpet)
The sewing pattern was not as complicated as it looked.

rarely

seldom; not often
I rarely eat a large breakfast during the week.

regularly

in a regular way
Janis regularly goes to the healthclub every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

response

a reaction to something
What was his response when he found out his wife was pregnant?

result

the effect or consequence of an action
The end result of the experiment did not confirm the hypothesis.

role

a part or character played
The role of the parents is to take care of the children.

ruler

the person in charge of a country
Cleopatra was the female ruler of Egypt.

sadness

a feeling of unhappiness
The family was filled with sadness because of the death of their grandfather.

shade

an area protected or blocked from the sun
It is cooler if you sit in the shade of the tree.

skinny

very lean or thin
Because it had no one to take care of it, the skinny dog lived on the street.

start off

to begin
He started off as a janitor and moved his way up to the manager position.

thankfully

usually used at the beginning of a sentence, to show that one is pleased or grateful about something
thankfully, no one was hurt in the accident.

tiring

making one feel tired
Shopping can be tiring because you are walking all day.

wave

to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute
Sue prefers to wave hello to people rather than bowing.

alone

solitarily, soley
Chris prefers to live alone.

ape

an animal, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla, which is closely related to human beings and the monkeys, and which has no tail
ape's possess a great deal of intelligence.

bagel

a small soft chewy roll of bread in the shape of a ring
I like to have a toasted bagel for breakfast.

captain

person who leads a ship or airplane
Anton is the captain of our soccer team this year.

deserve

to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or qualities you have
Dana deserves to be promoted because of her hard work and experience.

entrance

a door, gate, etc by which you can enter a building or place
The bathroom is next to the front entrance.

exhibit

a display
The exhibit at the museum will last for three more weeks.

expert

a person with special knowledge or skill
I’d like to get an expert’s opinion.

facial

having to do with the face
Although Wallace had blonde hair on his head, his facial hair always came in red.

fellow

A fellow is someone who shares a job or quality with someone else.
All of my fellow patients at the hospital have also complained about the food.

fire

to order to leave a job
I was fired from my job because of my poor performance.

forever

for all time
I like my job but I don't think that I'll work there forever.

fresh

recent; new
fresh fruit tastes better than tinned fruit.

go ahead

to move forward or proceed with something
I decided to go ahead with the project even though Sandy wasn't there.

halfway

at the middle point between two places or times
We've traveled a hundred miles, and we have a hundred to go. We're halfway there.

named

known by
The book is about a young boy named Mike and his friends.

painful

affected with, causing, or characterized by pain
It was a painful decision to break up with her.

professionally

done in a proper or skilled way
She started writing professionally as a reporter.

recover

to get back something lost
He was able to recover his health after getting cancer treatment.

relieve

to provide relief for a bad situation or for people in need
I donated money to help relieve the suffering of those in need.

represent

to create a likeness of something
The professor used a picture of a house to represent the essential components of an essay.

sacrifice

an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure
What animal are they using for the sacrifice?

space

the area that contains all things in the universe
I wonder if one day we will all live in space.

struggle

a difficult time or task using much effort and energy
The struggle for power led the country to its demise.

task

job to be performed
As a mother, she had many tasks that needed attention each day.

train

to prepare or be prepared for a job, activity, or sport, by learning skills
Derick spends most of his time training for the marathon.

treat

to deal with; to handle
You must treat your pets with kindness.

trick

A trick is a clever or skilful action that someone does in order to entertain people.
The magician did performed many card tricks.

tryout

a trial or test to see the qualifications of an applicant
They are having tryouts for the baseball team next weekend.

worldwide

throughout the world
The celebrity's movies are known worldwide.

artistic

relating to arts or artists
Cassie likes to paint and also to do other artistic activities.

assignment

a particular task or duty
My assignment was to collect a variety of leaves.

belonging

something that belongs
Put all of your belongins into boxes for the move to the new house.

bruise

an injury that results from contact with another object and is usually dark in color
After hitting my knee against the desk, I got a bruise.

ceremony

formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions
I couldn’t make it to my graduation ceremony.

crowd

a group or gathering of people
There is always a large crowd of people on the streets at 9 am.

dedication

personal devotion or commitment to something
The teacher had great dedication to her students.

deer

a large brown mammal with long thin legs
People who drive to the forest must be careful that they don't hit a deer.

denim

a thick, strong, cotton cloth, often blue
His pants were made from denim.

Dutch

of the Netherlands or its people
Mr. Van Patten is proud of his Duth heritage.

eventually

in the end; after a period of time
You have to remind him several times, but he eventually does his work.

exploration

a journey of discovery
Space exploration has become a focus for many countries.

fictional

something that is not true
Stories like Harry Potter are popular because they tell a good fictional story.

furry

consisting of or resembling fur
My pet cat is quite furry.

ginger

the spicy root of a tropical plant, usally used as a cooking or baking powder
I like to sprikle a bit of ginger on the cookies.

gymnasium

arena for sports and recreation
They’re in the gymnasium for basketball practice.

honor

to treat with respect
The professor was honored for dedication to human rights in a ceremony Friday night.

involve

to require / interest or concern of someone
Tom was involved in a car accident.

journey

a long trip
My journey has taken me to many parts of the world.

military

related to the armed forces (army, navy, or air force)
military uniforms are worn by soliders and usually involve boots and some kind of hat or helmet.

miner

a person who works underground to find and collect valuable minerals
Being a coal miner is an extremely dangerous, dirty, and low-paying job.

paramedic

a person who is trained to assist a physician or give first aid, usually as part of a police or firefighting squad
paramedics reach their patients in fast-moving ambulances.

principal

the head of a school; the person in charge of a school
Sue was sent to the principal's office, for not attending her classes.

review

to look over something again
Before handing in an assignment, review the work to make sure there are no errors.

since

from that time
since I was young, I could never eat fish.

slip

to pass from the mind, memory, or consciousness
Did it slip your mind that you were supposed to pick me up from work today?

spirit

the incorporeal part of humans
Many religions emphasize the immortal characteristic of the human spirit.

surround

confined on all sides
They were surrounded by enemy soldiers.

swipe

to pass a card with a magnetic strip through an electronic device that reads it.
Can you swipe your credit card one more time?

treatment

a technique used for treating someone or something
The doctor offered his patient a cutting-edge treatment to alleviate the pain.

annoy

to bother; to make angry
Don't annoy your sister, she's had a bad day.

apply for

to try to get
His daughter is applying for admission next year.

benefit

a helpful or good effect
We appreciated your generous donation and attendance at our benefit last year.

brighten

to fill full of light
Colors like orange and yellow really brighten up a room.

cancel

to say that something that has been arranged will not now happen
The party was cancelled due to the bad weather.

chapter

any of the separate parts that a book is divided into
Rosa's book was divided into 12 chapters.

character

a person in a book or movie
My favorite character in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter.

checkup

A check-up is a medical examination by your doctor or dentist to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health.
I get a dental checkup at least once a year.

chewing

crushing something into smaller softer pieces with the teeth
Our dog was chewing on my dad's favorite pair of slippers.

clearance

a sale
The clearance lasted only for the weekend.

discouraged

feeling hopeless about something
Even if you fail something the first time, don't be discouraged.

donation

a gift given to a cause or charity
Charity is defined as generous donations given to aid the poor.

education

an organized system of teaching and learning
Getting a good education is important for a person's education.

farther

a greater distance
Diane's home is farther away than Marie's.

homelessness

not having a permanent residence
Since many people are losing their homes, homelessness is becoming a problem in America.

in fact

in reality or actually
Monica isn't guilty of the crime. In fact, she was not even in the city when it occurred.

look forward to

to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
I'm looking forward to be reunited with my mum!

mixture

a combination of two or more different people or things
The mixture of coke and lemonade, tasted quite nice.

poverty

the state of being poor Poverty causes other challenges such as disease and illnesses.
After the war, most people lived in poverty.

prescribe

to give by special order
I was having horrible back pain until the doctor prescribed me this new medicine.

promise

to tell someone that you will certainly do something
I promise to bring back your laptop by tomorrow afternoon.

remind

to help someone to remember something
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.

royalty

a king or queen and family
She had married into royalty; her husband is next in line to the throne.

rubber

an elastic, waterproof substance made from the juice of the rubber plant
The bottom of my athletic shoes are made of rubber.

sap

a liquid that circulates within a tree
The Iroquois taught the Europeans how to collect the sap from maple trees in order to make maple sugar.

seashell

mollusk shell
If you put the seashell next to your ear, you can hear the ocean.

share

to allow others access to one's own property or knowledge
Some major recording companies have tried to prevent people from sharing music files over the Internet.

sometime

at an indefinite time in the future
Jackie will arrive sometime tomorrow.

traditional

relating to very old customs, beliefs or stories
Japan's traditional clothing is called a 'kimono'.

wizard

a man who is believed to have magical powers
The old wizard cast a spell on the frog to make it speak.

aisle

a long narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema or church
You should always keep the aisles of an airplane clear.

altogether

completely or in total
We need to get ride of this ugly wallpaper altogether.

board

a piece of hard material that is used to write upon, usually in schools
I do not like to go up to the board and do math problems in front of the class.

commonly

usually
In the past, people from Asia were commonly referred to as 'Orientals.'

curious

wanting to find out about something
Even if you're curious, you shouldn't always be nosy.

drunk

unable to act properly because of an excessive consumption of alcohol
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party.

emperor

a male ruler of an empire
Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France.

eyebrow

the line of short hairs above each eye in humans
Girls like to shape their eyebrows so that they are neat and thin.

eyelash

the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyes
Janet has very long eyelashes that look like little fingers.

fabulous

almost impossible to believe, incredible
Her new movie is absolutely fabulous!

firework

an exlplosive device for producing a display of colorful light in the sky
People often use fireworks to celebrate an event.

frozen

solid because of cold
The cola became frozen because I left it in the refrigerator.

fruity

havign a fruity quality
The tea had a nice fruity taste.

gunpowder

an explosive mixture of substances in the form of a powder, used to make explosives and fireworks
gunpowder was invented by the Chinese many years ago.

landscape

a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance
The landscape was covered with thousands of rabbits.

launch

to send up or send away, usually with great speed
The loud roar of the rocket being launched into space could be heard for miles.

march

a walk, especially by soldiers making the same movement
The troops sang on the march.

mop

to use a mop to wash something
Candace used a mop to clean the floor.

opinion

a thought or belief about something or someone
He held the opinion that the economy would improve significantly next year.

peaceful

calm and happy
Mom and Dad enjoyed a peaceful morning together.

politic

the science or art of political government
I do not agree with their international politics.

possibility

able to be done or capable of happening or being true
It's not possible to be at two places at the same time.

protest

declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent
They protested against animal cruelty.

section

a part of a larger whole
The section of your body that includes your neck, chest, stomach and reproductive organs is called the torso.

sentence

a punishment given by a court of law to a person or organization that is guilty of a crime
The judge sentenced him to prison.

slightly

a little
I am slightly tired from that long walk.

tow truck

a truck with special equipment for pulling a vehicle that is not working
The tow truck took my car to the mechanic so it could be fixed.

upright

verticle and as straight as possible
He stood upright for the photo.

weapon

an object used to attack
The wanted man has many weapons that he had stolen earlier during the week.

willing

agreeable to
Larry is always willing to help students in his office whenever they have a question.