to increase
The part is then sent down the assembly line and another worker adds a different piece.
afford
able to have or do
Some students can afford to eat out every day because their parents pay for their tuition.
along with
in company with or at the same time as
You should bring your sister along with you.
applicant
someone who applies for a job
There are many applicants for this job.
arrange
to organize or put in an order
The teacher arranged the students from oldest to youngest.
at the same time
during the same moment
He was drving, eating, and talking on the phone all at the same time.
attend
to be present
We would like as many people as possible to attend to our wedding.
aware
having knowledge of something
Are you aware that there is a study session tonight?
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
bear
to accept and properly handle pain, difficulty, or hardship
Lady Windermere couldn’t bear having Mrs. Erlynn in her house.
boiled egg
egg cooked briefly in boiling water
They smashed the boiled egg to make a salad.
bowl
a round dish with tall sides, used to hold food or liquid
He eats a bowl of warm soup.
break up
to end a relationship, marriage, etc
I think it is time for me to break up with my girlfriend.
broke
having run out of money
Many workers went broke as the company was bankrupted.
broth
soup consisting of meant or vegetables
Too many cooks do spoil the broth.
cigarette
a thin tube made from paper and filled with TOBACCO which is smoked cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health.
conduct
to direct or control some process or procedure
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
cover
to form a layer over something
Mom covered the food so flies won't touch them.
cucumber
a long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
How much is a box of cucumbers?
decorate
to make something more attractive
The flag was decorated with a grizzly bear and a red star.
delivery
the act of bringing something from one place to another
She waited for her delivery.
dent
a concave impression on a surface, usually of metal
It had some dents and wrinkles in it.
discover
to find out about something
Silk was first discovered by ancient Chinese people.
district
an area of a city which has some special quality
There are many school districts in New York State.
divide
to separate something into two or more sections
We decided to divide the work between us.
engage in
to participate in
The organization engage in various activities.
enthusiastic
excited and interested
One of the audience members was very enthusiastic in his applause for Miss Petowker.
equipment
the items that are needed to do something
The mechanic could not repair the car because he did not have the right equipment.
except for
not including
We enjoyed the holiday, except for the expense.
exchange
to return something to a store and get something else back
We exchanged cell phone numbers on the bus.
express
to show
The men who made the bell put words on it that express ideas of freedom.
extend
to make something last longer
He extended his hand to her.
extension
the process of extending
You want an extension on the deadline.
fancy
expensive and fashionable
He has some very fancy tableware.
financial
having to do with money
Schools are getting expensive for one person to pay for their own. So try looking for financial help.
garage sale
sale of household goods held in the garage
I found some great old books and lawn chairs at a garage sale.
gender
classification of male or female
Other questions include a person’s age, gender, and nationality.
get better
to improve one's health; to recover from an illness
I hope she gets better soon.
get rid of
to get free from something that you do not want
I need to get rid of my old clothes.
go away
move on or leave
Please go away. I want to be alone right now.
hand in
to submit something
He handed in the assignment to his teacher.
hard time
difficulty
She is having a hard time solving mathematics.
have fun
to have a good time have fun while making cakes.
horrible
causing horror
That was a horrible movie!
humid
having wet and heavy air due to water in the atmosphere
These rainforests are hot and humid.
ice cube
a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks
Fill the bowl with cold water and ice cube.
idiot
a person who is not very smart; a fool; a stupid person
It is very unkind to use bad words like "fool" and "idiot."
ignore
to take no notice of; to pay no attention to
He felt bad because she ignored him.
in a row
lined up one after another in a straight, singular column
The soldiers were standing in a row.
in particular
particularly; specifically
There is one book in particular that may help you understand autism more clearly.
instant
a very brief period of time
Referees can't see everything that happens in a game. That's why they should be allowed to see the instant replay.
irrelevant
not being important, useful, or related to the particular topic at hand
The student's book report was full or irrelevant information.
lesson
an activity which helps people learn something
The teacher gives a lesson every day.
make sure
to become absolutely certain
Megan should make sure both items above the lines were for cost.
meaningful
important in some way
The professor didn't really tell us anything meaningful about the final in today's study session. It was a waste of time.
moreover
furthermore; besides moreover, England’s winters have been getting warmer since the late 1980’s.
multitask
to work on more than one thing at the same time
The computer can multitask different applications.
mustard
a spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor to food mustard is a common thing people put on their hotdogs.
noise
a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
I heard a noise outside.
nothing but
only; just
He did nothing but laugh.
orchard
an area near a house or farm where fruit trees are grown
They went into the orchard to pick apples.
organize
to put things into a certain order
My notes are a mess. I must organize them.
park
an area of natural land used by the public
The friends went to a park.
pay back
to repay
The bank pays back your money by giving you interest.
pear
a type of fruit
My favorite fruit is the pear.
pour
to send a liquid falling from a container
Next, the hot mixture is poured into molds shaped like crayons.
productivity
the rate at which something is made or done
The worker's productivity was so impressive that he received a promotion.
proposal
an offer or plan that is presented to a group of people who will make a decision about it
They rejected proposals that the Prime Minister should be directly elected.
quit
to stop
Babe quit high school to play basketball.
recall
to remember something that occurred or was done in the past
I recall the days when it snowed a lot in winter.
regardless of
without consideration for regardless of the weather, the event will be held on Friday.
remind
to cause or help someone to remember something he or she must do
Will you remind me later, please?
rental
having to do with rent
I'll be in town for a few days, but I've reserved a rental car so I'll be able to get around.
report
to officially tell someone in authority about something, such as a crime or accident
I went to the police station and reported the theft.
research
the careful study of sources to discover information about a subject
The research showed us that our theory was correct.
researcher
someone who does research work
The researchers studied the men for eleven years.
rest
to stop working; avoid activities
My mother told me to rest.
result
information that you get from a scientific or medical test
Some people believe the Chupacabra is the result of a lab experiment, and some people believe that aliens from another planet left it behind.
room
an inside part of a building that is separated from other areas
My room is warm.
scholarship
money that is given to help pay the cost of school
To get scholarship, she did study very hard last semester.
snatch
to take something quickly or eagerly
Erik snatched his hand away when he was angry.
stick
a branch or twig from a tree
The sons did as he asked and soon came back with some sticks.
strict
expecting rules to be followed
The mother gave her son strict orders to be home by midnight.
striking
noticeable
Her striking features gained the attention of every guest in the room.
studio
a room where artists create their work
Maria thought everyone at the studio would be playing and having fun.
stuff
material, substance or an object
What is that black, oily stuff on the beach?
suppose
to guess, assume, or believe
I suppose I'll go tomorrow.
sweet potatoes
a large root of a tropical plant that has orange skin
He mashed the sweet potatoes and ate it.
tough
being difficult to complete or work with
Last night's homework assignment was very tough.
traditional
involved in a tradition
This is their traditional style of clothes.
treat
something given as a gift intended to give pleasure
My father often gives my brother and I treats when we do well at school.
unnecessary
being more than needed or not needed
Sam added an unnecessary ingredient to the dish.
unrelated
lacking any connection to something else
The two crimes that evening were unrelated.
valuable
having high value
She has a lot of valuable jewelry.
vinegar
a sour liquid used on food
Grandma said, "I think you should try vinegar."
witness
a person who gives evidence in a court of law
There were no witnesses to the crime.
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