a person who plays a role
Some or all of the actors’ lines are sung instead of said.
advertise
to tell about something so people will want to buy it
Automobile companies advertise their new car models every fall.
aging
the process of growing old
People cannot hide the signs of aging.
amazing
surprising in a pleasing way
The firework show was amazing.
anxious
feeling worried or distressed about something that might happen in the future
The sailor was pleased and anxious at the same time.
apply for
to make a formal request
I will apply for the secretary position today.
approach
to move closer or towards something or someone
Rachel approached me during lunch to discuss about her issues.
as well
also
He speaks French, and writes it as well.
at least
the smallest amount possible; not less than
I have seen the movie at least seven times.
autograph
signature of a famous person
Can you at least sign my autograph book?
available
being possible to use or obtain
Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.
be caused by
a reason for an action or condition
Some accidents are caused by drinking too much alcohol.
beat
a regular stroke or its sound
I like the beat of that song.
break down
to stop working; out of order
The bus broke down five stops back, so I had to walk.
break up
to end a relationship, marriage, etc
I think it is time for me to break up with my girlfriend.
can't wait
very excited about something
I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
comfortable
feeling good in body or mind
She wears comfortable shoes so her feet don't hurt.
company
a business
Some companies also make products from recycled material.
concentrate
to think closely and with great attention
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
confirm
to state or show whether or not something is true
Can you confirm the letter was sent?
congratulate
to praise someone for achieving something
He congratulated his friend for his work.
continually
in a manner without stops, breaks, or an end; in a frequent or repeated manner
Joseph continually annoys his siblings.
cozy
comfortable and pleasant
The room was very warm and cozy.
curiosity
the desire to know about something
Unable to contain her curiosity, Pandora opened the box and all the evil spirits were released upon mankind.
definitely
absolutely; certainly
I will definitely be taking a refresher course next fall.
delay
to put off to another time
We have delayed publication of the book till the spring.
department store
a large store that sells perfume, clothes, toys, things for the home, and sometimes food
My mother can spend hours at the department store.
determine
to decide something
I will determine who will be my assistant after lunch.
dictionary
a book containing other information alphabetically arranged
The dictionary starts with the letter A.
difference
a state or quality in which people or things are not like each other
There is no difference between the two people here.
discount
a (small) sum taken off the price of something
He gave me a discount of 20%.
distracted
nervous, anxious, or confused because of something
Sally liked history, but she was distracted today.
disturb
to bother people while they are trying to do something, or prevent them from continuing
No one likes to be disturbed when sleeping.
drive crazy
make insane
Doing this mindless work all day is going to drive me crazy.
electrical
concerned with electricity
She is an electrical engineer who works for a computer company.
electronics
devices that operate using small electrical parts
Think about all the things you use today: computers, lights, and other electronics.
enzyme
a kind of substance found in living things which promotes specific chemical reactions
The professor said that the relationships existing between the enzymes are still the subjects of experiment.
factor
one of the things that cause something to happen
There are various factors to be considered.
familiar
generally known or seen
Using his telescopes, Galileo was the first to identify some of the heavenly bodies we are familiar with today.
fill out
to write information on a form
Please fill out this medical history report while you wait to see the doctor.
frown
to show displeasure or anger by facial expression
Christi looked at Sally’s leaf and frowned.
gentle
displaying a kind, careful, and peaceful nature
She is gentle with the baby.
get married
to become a husband or a wife
My sister got married last week.
get over
to come round; recover
It took about ten days for me to get over my cold.
go out
to leave the house to go somewhere
Prepare yourself so we can go out.
impressive
causing a strong feeling of admiration orrespect
Because of Everest’s impressive height, many people want to climb it.
in person
in an appearance; physical presence
I didn’t meet President Obama in person, but I saw him on TV.
include
to take in or consider along with
Often these songs include lots of dancers in beautiful clothes.
injury
an instance of harm or damage
Badly designed chairs can cause injury to the spine.
join
to be a part of or participate in something
Will you join us?
kind of
a little
Mangosteen is a kind of fruit that is sweet and juicy.
leash
a chain, strap, ect. for controlling or leading an animal
The money she has left after buying the new leash is her profit.
leave
to go away and allow someone to remain
One night, the woodcutter’s wife told him to leave Hansel and Gretel in the woods to die.
lecture
a talk about a subject given to a group or class
Sometimes it is hard to stay awake during long lectures.
liver
a large organ of the body that cleans the blood
Parasites found in meat can cause heart, liver, and eye problems.
locker room
a room containing lockers to keep personal belongings
Who is in the locker room?
medicine
a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
I need to bring some medicine to Kelly. She is very sick.
mention
to refer to something briefly
He mentioned that he had a friend named Ernest.
metabolism
the chemical process that occur within a living organism
What you do in the 15 to 30 minutes after eating your evening meal sends powerful signals to your metabolism.
modest
not wanting to talk about the achievements or abilities of oneself
The famous scientist was a modest person with a quiet personality.
nervous
rather afraid
She was nervous about travelling by air.
novel
a book telling a long story in prose
I'm interested in reading novels.
payment
an amount of money that is paid for something
You should only expect payment if you do a good job.
position
the particular way in which someone or something is sitting or standing
In what position should I put the sofa?
previous
earlier in time or order
We did not meet this weekend because we had met the previous weekend.
product
things that people use
Some large companies make many products that we use every day.
pros and cons
advantages and disadvantages
There are many pros and cons opinion about homeschooling.
purchase
to buy something with money
She purchased new shoes.
realize
to understand or sense something
I didn’t realize it was four o’clock already. I have to hurry.
recognize
to know and remember something because of previous knowledge
An elephant can recognize itself in a mirror, just like a human.
refrigerator
a machine which keeps food cold and so prevents it from going bad
There is some ice in the refrigerator.
regulation
a rule or requirement
The regulations state that to play on the team, you have to be an amateur.
remind
to cause someone to remember something that they have forgotten
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.
request
something asked for
After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.
sensitivity
the quality of being quick to respond to slight changes
The sensitivity of her skin made her feel colder.
serious
causing worry; dangerous
The doctor is worried I might have a serious disease.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he is serious.
shy
timid
The injury made Wilbur shy.
spray
to cover something with liquid in the form of many tiny drops or streams
They spray crops to keep bugs off plants.
spread
to stretch
The reason for this is because the surface of the small and round object is not spread out over the water.
stimulate
to encourage or push to do something
Scientists learned to stimulate radiation emissions to make lasers.
sufficient
having the necessary amount for a particular purpose or task
We had sufficient money to buy two pairs of tickets.
tend to
having a tendency to do something
He tends to act differently when he is drunk.
thanks to
as a result of thanks to you, I finished this report on time.
thoughtless
not considerate; unkind
He made a(n) thoughtless comment which offended everyone in the room.
thrilling
exciting
The most thrilling camel event is to see how much weight each camel can carry.
tourist attraction
place of interest where travelers visit
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.
upset
disturbed or distressed
Is he very upset about failing his exam?
vacuum cleaner
a machine device that is usually used to clean the floor
Use the vacuum cleaner to clean the mess.
vary
to change something and make it different
Schools in this city vary a lot.
walk
to move on foot with someone or something
He walks on this road to get home.
washing machine
a machine for washing clothes
I put too many clothes into the washing machine.
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