retained without reflection
A crossword can keep me absorbed for hours.
airline ticket
a printed piece of paper that shows that someone has paid to enter a place or travel somewhere by airplane
He bought two airline tickets to the United States.
allergic
when something makes someone sick
Some people are allergic to the poison.
allergy
a sensitivity to certain substances which causes some people to be sick
I have an allergy to animal hair.
apply
to make an application or request
They both applied for the same job.
author
the writer of a book, article, play etc
He used to be a well-known author but his books are out of print now.
baggage
luggage
He sent his baggage on in advance.
book
to schedule; to make an appointment
It is important to book a hotel room to stay in before you go on holiday.
book signing
a place where buses stop to let passengers on or off.
There was a book signing yesterday.
cardboard box
stiff, pasteboard that is shaped into boxes for storing or packaging items
We put all of our things into cardboard boxes for the movers to take to the new house.
carousel
a continuously revolving amusement ride in which people ride upon
The kids enjoyed riding on the carousel at the carnival.
cause
to create an effect or result
The gloomy weather caused her to be depressed.
celebrate
to mark a happy occasion by doing something special
Mary celebrated her birthday by taking everyone out for ice cream sundaes.
chef
a person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant or hotel
The chef of that restaurant makes very good crab cakes.
compliment
to say something positive or admiring about something or to someone
The Prince complimented Lady Steyne on having such a pretty and talented friend.
confess
to admit
Hamlet’s friends finally confessed that they had come because of the king.
confident
believing ones ability or talent
He is confident that he could do her job.
crispy
tender and brittle
I bought some crispy cookies for my baby.
curious
being interested in something and wanting to learn more about it
I was curious about what was in the box.
deliver
to take something to a person or place
Now, instead of going to school, the school is delivered to the students!
differ
(often with from) to be not like or alike
Her house differs from mine.
digestion
the process by which food is changed to simpler forms that can be used by the body
If you are having problems with your digestion, you should see a doctor.
disease
an illness
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of several diseases.
drawer
a box-shaped container, which slides inside and out
He had a lot of money in the desk drawer.
drowsy
sleepy or half a sleep
He felt drowsy after finishing his lunch.
earth
the world
Christopher Columbus believed that the earth was round.
endless
have no end or limit
The possibilities are endless, so you can constantly vary your diet.
enter
to go in
When the Trojans pulled the horse into the city, the warriors could leap out and open the gates so the Greek army could enter.
enthusiastic
excited and interested
One of the audience members was very enthusiastic in his applause for Miss Petowker.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
excessive
being more than needed or allowed
Mona talks excessively in class.
fall asleep
to go to sleep
I couldn't fall asleep so I watched a movie.
familiar
generally known or seen
Using his telescopes, Galileo was the first to identify some of the heavenly bodies we are familiar with today.
feature
a characteristic of something
An iphone has many interesting features.
find out
to discover
Did you find out the secret?
firm
a company or business
After he finishes college, he is going to work for a law firm.
fishing
the sport or business of catching fish
We’ll go fishing in the sea.
flu
an illness that causes soreness of the body, fever and tiredness
Many of them were already sick with colds and the flu.
function
the purpose for which a thing is used
The function of the brakes is to stop the car.
grocery shopping
shopping for goods in a shop
Mom always goes out for grocery shopping.
handle
to deal with or manage a particular situation, condition, or person successfully
His job is to handle any problems between students.
harm
to cause hurt, injury, or damage to (someone)
If Poseidon became angry, he ordered huge sea monsters to cause floods or he made violent waves to harm people.
homemade
not bought in a store; made at home
The bread was homemade.
importance
the state or quality of being important or significant
What is the importance of this meeting?
impressed
to feel admiration or respect
I just really wanted people to be impressed.
inconvenience
a problem or trouble
When her car broke down, it was an inconvenience for her to get to work by public transportation.
install
to set something up
I need to install some lights in this room.
invade
to enter for the purpose of taking control
The army will invade the enemy camp in the middle of the night.
itchy
having or causing an itching sensation
She was not going to let her itchy hands stop her.
luggage
suitcases and bags
Did you remember to pack your luggage for the trip?
mail
the system of sending, collecting, and delivering letters and packages to people
She said the invitations are in the mail.
mail carrier
a person whose job is to deliver mail
The boy greeted the mail carrier in front of the door.
main
being the most important or largest
What is the main aim of the program?
maintain
to continue
Please maintain a speed of no more than 70 km per hour.
master
to learn to do something very well
He had really mastered the English language in a short time.
material
a substance
Some companies also make products from recycled material.
missing
lost
One task of this organization is to find missing people.
newlyweds
a recently married couple
The newlyweds drove away in a limo.
no longer
not now; not anymore, no more
People no longer believe that the world is flat.
numerous
many; a lot of
Garbage in the ocean causes death to numerous sea creatures and birds.
occur
to happen
Some speculate that it occurred when France switched calendars.
own
to possess something
Bill, Jim, and Sam each owned a turtle and they exercised the turtles in a flat field.
peach
a round, sweet and furry fruit that grows on trees
My favorite kind of fruit is a peach.
permission
an agreement to allow someone to do something
My parents gave me permission to go to the school dance.
plot
the main story in a novel or play
The wardrobe and music was wonderful, but the plot in the movie was difficult to understand.
poorly
in a manner that is bad or insufficient
Karen was upset after she played poorly in the game.
positively
definitely or certainly
Bernie positively identified the people who stole his car.
prevent
to keep from occurring
At first, Jane wanted to be a doctor, but poor health prevented her from finishing her studies.
privacy
the state of being alone and away from others
All people need some privacy in their lives.
promote
to help bring into being
The program’s purpose is to promote safe crossings across busy streets for elementary students.
recipe
a list of items needed and a procedure to follow in order to cook a particular dish
We use a recipe to make food.
recycling bin
a box for trash such as can, bottle, or plastic which can be reused
Can you put the cans in the recycling bin?
reduce
to bring down to a smaller extent
The foundation’s mission is to enhance health care and reduce poverty across the world.
registered
having a person's name entered in an official list
Hotmail grew from 500,000 registered users to over twelve million in less than a year.
relax
to rest and do easy or fun things
While the baby is napping, the mother can relax.
relieved
no longer anxious or worried
I was relieved to hear you had arrived safely.
remove
to get rid of something completely
I removed the mud from my shoes.
reservation
an agreement to keep something
I asked her to make a reservation for seven o’clock.
reside
to live in a place
He now resides abroad.
resident
a person who lives in a place
Sally is a resident of the United States.
resident
a person who lives in a place
Sally is a resident of the United States.
safety
the state of being free from harm or danger
This is a place where children can play in safety.
search
to look carefully for someone or something
I am searching for my next job.
season
a time of the year where the temperature and weather change
When the earth moves, seasons change.
seasoning
something used to season food
Salt and pepper are used as seasonings.
settle
to move to a new place and make it your home
Many Scots settled in New Zealand.
special
out of the ordinary; un-usual or exceptional
Is there any special flavored ice cream in this market?
spouse
someone's husband or wife
If someone asks if you have a spouse, they are asking if you're married.
starting point
the first step
They had walked far away from their starting point.
stomachache
a pain in the belly
My stomach hurts. I have a stomachache.
suitcase
container for belongings during travel
I have to pack my suitcase for my trip.
take a look at
turning one's attention to
Why don't I go take a look at the car?
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.
throw away
to get rid of; to put in the trash
Don't throw away a garbage on the floor.
transfer
to move from one place to another
We transferred the file from David's computer to Sue's computer.
trendy
in style
The trendy clothes that she bought was on sale.
variety
the quality of having many different things or many different types of things
Trade also provides us with a variety of food any time of the year.
work of art
a high quality painting or sculpture
That statue is a work of art.
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