the amount of time a someone or something has been alive
She looked very old but her age was only 22.
apologize
to say that one is sorry, for having done something wrong, for a fault etc
I must apologize to her for my rudeness.
avoid
to stay away from something
Please avoid stepping on the flowers.
awful
very bad
This book is awful.
backpack
a pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back
My backpack is heavy.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
breakfast
the first daily meal, usually eaten in the morning
What time do you eat breakfast?
calendar
a chart of pages showing the days
I marked the day of the test on the calendar.
cash
coins or paper money
Do you want to pay with cash instead?
cereal
a food that is made from grain
What is your favorite brand of cereal?
chef
a person who cooks good food as a job
The chef served me some vegetables on the side.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
correct
true or accurate
But that’s not correct!
credit card
a special plastic card made by a bank, used for buying things without giving cash to the store
My father has only one credit card.
depend on
to be conditioned or determined by
We may go to the beach tomorrow depending on the weather.
dictionary
a book containing other information alphabetically arranged
The dictionary starts with the letter A.
exit
a door or similar space that you go through to leave a place
The airplane had six exits.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
flight
the act of traveling through the air
I watched the baby bird make his first flight.
forget
to not remember something
How absent minded of you to forget the tent.
game
a form of play
Let's play a game.
hand
to pass along or give something to somebody by using the hands
Can you hand me the newspaper please?
hint
a tiny quantity or sign of something
There was a hint of alcohol on his breath.
hold
to use hands or arms to carry or keep something
Can you hold my books while I put my coat on?
inline skate
a shoe with wheels set in a straight line that is used for skating
I like to take my inline skates to the park on weekends.
IQ
intelligence quotient; a test used to measure intelligence
John told me that the iq test starts at 9 o'clock.
July
the seventh month of the Western calendar
He was born on july 8, 1766, in France.
ketchup
a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
Do you want some ketchup with your french fries?
kid
to make a joke
I wasn’t kidding when I invited Becky to go with us.
length
the amount of time something lasts
Please write down the length of time it takes you to do this.
lifestyle
the way people live
They enjoyed an income and lifestyle that many people would envy.
look at
to direct one's eyes toward
She looked at him like he was a hero.
notebook
a small book with blank or lined pages for notes and memos
Does anyone have an extra notebook?
opposite
being on the other side of
The museum is on the opposite side of the street from City Hall.
pay
to give money for something
Once you selected your toy, do you remember paying the store owner for it?
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
Their team work is in perfect harmony.
poem
an artistic piece of writing that usually has short lines and particular patterns of word emphasis, and often uses formal or literary language
The student read his poem aloud in class.
poetry
literature in metrical form
She is reading out the poetry with expression.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
presentation
a demonstration to offer or display information
I went to a very informative seminar and listened to a presentation about the history of Hinduism.
quick
moving or doing something rapidly
The cat was very quick to move away from the dog.
recipe
a set of directions for making a dish
I always use my aunt’s recipe to make spaghetti sauce.
recommend
to advise
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
regular price
non-sale price
They bought the fruits cheaper than the regular price.
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
restroom
화장실
I have to use your restroom.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he's serious.
shorts
short trousers for men or women.
She is washing her shorts.
similar
almost the same as something else
They made sounds similar to classical music.
strongly
very much or in a very serious way
I strongly disagree with your decision.
supervisor
someone who is watches, directs, and is in charge of a task, place, or person
Her supervisor let her take a day off from work.
technology
the use of science in solving problems
Some technology experts spend their work day developing new and exciting children’s apps.
though
in contrast with another fact or statement
All of his hard work seems useless now, though.
university
an institution of higher learning where students work toward academic degrees and where research is conducted
After high school, she’s going to university.
upset
disturbed or distressed
Is he very upset about failing his exam?
wallet
a small case made of soft leather, plastic etc.
My husband lost a wallet.
workplace
a place where work is done
Because I work in a bank, there are a few cameras hidden at my workplace.
worried
worried, troubled, or anxious
Students who had not prepared for the test were worried.
wristwatch
a watch that is attached to a band
He gave me this wristwatch as a birthday present.
yellowish
to make or become yellow
The yolk of an egg is yellowish.