당나귀 Listening-Book 2 Test 10 (E)

accelerate

to move or act more quickly
The driver accelerated down the empty road.

addition

the process of uniting numbers into one sum
He created an iphone app that allows kids to practice doing addition and subtraction math problems.

amusement park

a place where people can go to enjoy games, rides, and other activities
We went to an amusement park last Saturday.

anytime

at any moment in time
You and your family are welcome in my home anytime.

anywhere

at or to any place
Put the box down anywhere.

apparently

as far as one knows
apparently assuming you will recognize her voice, she does not provide any verbal content which would help you identify her.

apply

to make an application or request
I will apply for the secretary position today.

autograph

signature of a famous person
Can you at least sign my autograph book?

break up

to end a relationship, marriage, etc
I think it is time for me to break up with my girlfriend.

bring

to have something and come with it to a place
Don't forget to bring your books with you.

calculate

to find a number by doing math
By 1856, British surveyors had calculated Everest’s height.

calculator

a small, simple computer used to make mathematical calculations
We were allowed to use a calculator during our math exam.

certainly

to be sure, no doubt
He didn’t know much but he certainly knew the name Alexander, the King of Greece.

check

to examine something to see if it is correct
check your answers again.

cheer up

to make someone feel happier or less worried
"She needs cheering up," said Mr. McBeastie.

cheer up

to make or be happier
Let me cheer you up with a little chocolate.

city hall

a government building where city officials work
city hall is close to here.

coke

a solid, dark material that is used for fuel
coke is a kind of pop. In Korea, it is called cola.

construction

the act of building something
Has construction begun on the new school?

dangerous

very unsafe and likely to be the cause of danger
Going into the city alone can be dangerous.

disappointed

feeling sad, unhappy or displeased
I was disappointed to hear that the party had been cancelled.

division

dividing one number by another
A season is also a division of the year!

done

past participle of "do"
What have I done to deserve such terrible treatment?

effect

the result of something
He is suffering from the effects of over-eating.

envy

to desire something that another person has
I envy you for finding such a beautiful girl.

examination

a test to determine a person's health or knowledge in a certain subject
She really wants to pass the examination.

exchange

give something and get something
Can I exchange this shirt?

far away

a long distance from here; not close
Bruce lives far away from me.

favorite

most preferred or liked
My favorite movie is horror movies.

feel sorry for

to have pity on
He felt sorry for his friend.

final

the very last
The final chapter of the book was touching.

firmly

in a strong or determined manner
The dog held firmly to the bone with his teeth.

flight

the act of traveling through the air
I watched the baby bird make his first flight.

free

not occupied; not busy
I am free tomorrow morning.

fruit

a part of a tree or a plant that contains seeds and is usually edible
Apples, strawberries, oranges, and bananas are fruit.

get better

to improve one's health; to recover from an illness
I hope she gets better soon.

get off

to get down from; to come out of
We should get off the subway at the next stop.

go through

to use a way of going somewhere
We went through Gwangju on our way to Yeosu.

grade

a mark or score in a school course of study
A good grade will boost the confidence of the student.

grip

the act of grasping
‘What’s happening?’ he wondered as he gripped the armrests.

handmade

made by hand
I like handmade greeting cards. They are so personal.

heal

to become healthy and well again after being damaged or hurt
This cut on my hand is taking a long time to heal.

healing

the act of regaining health
Floating schools and hospitals are actually large boats that contain everything necessary for teaching and healing.

hold

to have something in your hand, arms
The lady is holding a bottle of water.

hop

to make a small jump
Did you hop from place to place before?

in order to

to make it possible for something to happen
Lighting beetles light up in order to attract a mate.

life jacket

life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
If you go boating, make sure you wear a life jacket.

lifeguard

an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
One lifeguard saved on my life when I fell into the swimming pool.

limit

a restriction
We must put a limit on our spending.

look forward to

to expect; to hope for eagerly
We are all looking forward to our vacation this month.

lower

to reduce in amount
However, during a recession, the government may lower interest rates.

make a mistake

to do something in the wrong way or not the way intended
Explain well, because I don't want to make a mistake.

make up

to do something at a later time that is after the scheduled time
Can you make up a list of all the students who are not in attendance please?

medication

a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
UNICEF has access to malaria medication that is shipped out all over the world.

millimeter

a length equal to 1/1000 of a meter
In fact, some deserts get only one millimeter of rain per year!

mind

the part of someone that makes him or her able to think about or feel things
I changed my mind because I didn't like the color.

multiplication

mathematical operation
Students have hard time solving multiplication problems.

needle

a small, thin instrument used for sewing
It is a giant tower in the shape of a needle.

nurse

a person who looks after sick or injured people in hospital
The nurse helps the sick woman.

option

choice
It looks like you only have two options to choose from.

order

to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?

ostrich

a large African bird with showy plumage, which cannot fly but runs very fast
The Australian emu, looks similar to an ostrich.

Parents' Day

a holiday that celebrates parents
People should not work on Parents' Day.

pay attention to

be attentive to
It's very important to pay attention to what you're teacher is saying so that you understand everything.

period

any length of time
For a short period, we have two new gorillas on display.

positive

emphasizing the good parts
Children and adults also vow to make other positive changes to protect the environment.

post

to display in public view
I got the job by answering an add that was posted on their wedsite.

process

a set of actions that produce a particular result
There was total agreement to start the peace process as soon as possible.

racket

a device used for hitting a ball in sports like tennis
Oh, my tennis racket has a broken string!

rafting

riding and transporting on a raft
We will go rafting in the summer.

recommend

to advise or suggest something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.

recover

to regain strength or health
Oliver recovered in the care of Mr. Brownlow.

relax

to rest and do easy or fun things
While the baby is napping, the mother can relax.

replace

to put something in the place where it was before
Tomorrow I will try to replace my lost hat.

reservation

an agreement to keep something
We made a reservation at our favorite restaurant tonight.

ruler

a person who rules a country
He thought a son would be a better ruler.

sculpture

something shaped from a certain material
Henry’s favorite kind of art was sculpture.

subtraction

the process of finding the difference between numbers
He created an iphone app that allow kids to practice addition and subtraction.

take

to move someone or something from one place to another
Please take one paper and pass the rest on.

take off

to leave the ground and begin to fly
His plane took off at 3pm.

teacup

a cup in which tea is served
British people love to have tea in a teacup.

thoroughly

in a through manner
Scientists thoroughly misunderstood the causes of complex events.

tiny

very small
The tardigrade is a microscopic animal that looks like a tiny bear.

tool

something used to make work easier
She learned that chimpanzees make and use tools.

truly

sincerely
And the two of them truly did live happily ever after.

unbelievable

being very hard to believe and probably not true
The Yellowstone caldera was a real place with unbelievable strangeness and beauty.

undergo

to experience something, especially something negative
She had to undergo surgery to remove the tumors.

unfortunately

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

unfortunately

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

upset

disturbed or distressed
Is he very upset about failing his exam?

weatherman

a person who has the job of telling others about the weather
The weatherman said it might snow, but it only rained.