to receive an A on a test or assignment
I aced my math exam yesterday.
admit
to take responsibility for an error or mistake
I had to admit the truth in front of the entire class.
ahead
in front of
My dog always likes to walk ahead of me.
appointment
(an) arrangement to meet someone
I made an appointment to see him.
autumn
the season of the year between summer and fall in which temperatures drop and leaves change color or fall from trees
In autumn, the weather turns cooler.
awesome
inspiring extreme wonderment and awe
She was given an awesome task to complete.
be supposed to
something that one is required to do
She is not supposed to eat sweet food.
become
to change or grow to a certain condition or thing
You will become fat if you eat too much.
brand
a group of products made by a specific producer
Jenny paid a lot of money for a t-shirt with a brand name on it.
break
to stop functioning properly
Mr. Whisper breaks the brick with two hands.
bring
to have something and come with it to a place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.
cancel
to be ended or made no longer valid
She wants to cancel the party, because the weather is bad.
compared to
discover similarities or differences
The strawberries look fresh compared to the watermelon.
concert
a musical performance in public
One evening, Sally went to a music concert with her parents.
copy
something that is indistinguishable from something else
Can you make a copy of this paper?
credit card
a card used for buying things without giving cash to the store
My father has only one credit card.
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
I hope that she makes the best decision for her family.
determined
trying hard to get something or do something
We were determined to finish the work on time.
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
eat out
to eat away from home
We usually eat out on weekends.
enough
as much as necessary
However, when it gets close enough, it can catch a tasty fish and eat it!
enroll
to take or put someone into a group or organization
I have to enroll in two languages classes this semester in order to graduate on time.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
favorite
liked over all others
What is your favorite kind of food?
feel like
have an inclination for something or some activity
I feel like I should help her out with her project.
field
a specific area of work or studya
My favorite subject is history. But science is not my field.
finally
in the end
He finally meets his neighbor.
habit
a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
Eating a lot of candy is a bad habit.
interest
a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one
Gardening is one of my main interests.
jog
to run at a gentle pace
She jogs around the park for half an hour every morning.
jump rope
play or exercise using a jump rope
She jump roped two hundred times to exercise.
less than
a sign of inequality
The rule says if food has been on the floor for less than five seconds, it’s safe to eat.
lie down
to be or move into a horizontal position on a surface
The boy is lying down on the grass.
mall
a building that has many different stores
Let's meet at the mall and go see a movie.
match
a contest or game
We have a football match.
meal
the food taken at one time
She eats three meals a day.
medicine
a substance used to treat illness
Specifically, I show them which plants can be used for food and medicine.
membership
the state of being a member of some group or organization
A membership with the club allows you to enjoy more benefits.
MP3 player
a small portable digital audio player capable of storing MP3 files
I use my MP3 player to listen to music.
off and on
happening throughout a given period of time
They have been dating off and on for about three years.
on a diet
to be eating less in order to lose weight or get healthy
Look at me! I’m far too fat, and I’m going on a diet.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
original
being the first or happening first
As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.
pack
to put things in something in order to carry them
Jenna and her dad packed up the car with items to be recycled.
pale
being very light in color
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.
peanut
a small nut which can be eaten and grows under the ground
The children were eating peanut butter.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
He is preparing lunch. "Find the cook who prepared the fish."
price
cost of something
By developing the assembly line, Henry discovered a way to make lots of cars at a cheaper price.
promise
a statement saying you will or will not do a thing
For example, some people make a promise to recycle plastics.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
rest
the remaining part
This is a person or company that creates something to be bought by the rest of society.
scary
causing fright or fear
The movie we watched two days ago was really scary.
shopping
buying goods in shops
Tom went shopping with his mom last night.
smell
to be able to sense an ODOR
These lemons smell so good.
snack
a small amount of food that is less than a meal
In some countries such as Thailand, people eat cockroaches as a snack.
space
an area, especially one that is not crowded or full
He has always dreamed of going into space.
suit
to have an attractive appearance while being worn or used by someone
The furniture really suited the style of her beautiful house.
sunglasses
a glasses used to protect one's eyes from sunlight
You will need a towel and sunglasses at the beach.
swimming suit
a garment worn for swimming
We must wear swimming suit in swimming pool.
take
to move someone or something from one place to another
She will take his son to the preschool.
take care of
to look after
Their aunt took care of them when their parents died.
text message
a piece of written communication that someone can receive with a cell phone
I am sending a text message to my girlfriend.
throw up
to vomit
I felt sick from the food and I threw up in the bathroom.
trip
a journey or visit to a place
We will take a trip to somewhere sunny during break.
trustworthy
honest and reliable
As Mr. Barns is a trustworthy man, I can recommend him to you.
turn out
to have a particular result
It turned out that his story was a lie.
usual
being normal or common
The football game carried on as usual; nothing special happened.