to feel pain, usually one that is weak and constant
A broken bone can ache for months even after it is treated.
active
(busily) involved
She is an active supporter of women's rights.
appreciate
to understand how important something is
Because he had been poor in an earlier life, Kim really appreciated his riches now.
appreciate
to be thankful or grateful for something or someone
I really appreciate your help with my homework.
assistance
the act of helping someone
Everyone offered their assistance.
athlete
a person who plays a sport
However, she will always be remembered as an amazing athlete.
attitude
a way of thinking or acting
As you will see, this attitude has worked for people all across the world.
belong
to be the property of something
My son, the creature you saw is an Ox, and it belongs to the farmer.
benefit
a good or advantageous thing
There are many health benefits if you exercise.
besides
other than besides teaching, he also tutors on weekends.
blame
to find fault with (a person)
I don't blame you for wanting to leave.
body
the central message of a communication
It has an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
but
used to add information that will contrast something that was previously stated
I'm sorry, but I can't go to your party tonight.
cage
something like a box made from wire or metal bars used for keeping animals in
The lion has escaped from its cage.
challenge
to formally invite someone to compete against oneself
He challenges me to study everyday.
challenging
demanding effort; difficult
Climbing a mountain is challenging.
charity
donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless
Research for diseases and cures often require people to make donations to certain charities.
combination
a result of combining two or more things
It is a combination of a fungus and seaweed.
complain
to express negative thoughts or emotions
It's not polite to complain about the food at someone else's house.
complementary
matching
My sister has an obsession about wearing complementary colors.
computer lab
a place which provides computer services
His favorite room at school is the computer lab. He can use a computer there.
conclusion
a decision formed after considering related information
The conclusion the boys made was that their hypothesis was half wrong.
conference
a meeting for discussion
Many people came to the book conference.
confirm
to state or show whether or not something is true
Can you confirm the letter was sent?
confused
not having a full understanding
The message was unclear, so he was confused and not sure what to do.
connection
something that connects people or things
My computer doesn't work. I think I'm having problems with my Internet connection.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
crowd
a large group of people in the same place
I lost my cousin in the large crowd.
crowded
full of people
The subways are very crowded in the morning.
desire
a want
The V sign shows a desire for victory.
dinosaur
one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago
When you were a kid, which dinosaur was your favorite?
discouraged
not happy because of many problems or failures
Livingstone was discouraged because he could not find the start of the Nile River.
divide
to separate something into two or more sections
We decided to divide the work between us.
dizzy
feeling in the head as if the world is spinning
When I stood up, I felt dizzy.
donate
to give something or contribute a sum of money to an organization or cause
Since all employees are involved, they all agree to donate what they earn to UNICEF.
drop by
to visit someone
I’ll drop by on my way home.
due date
the date in which something falls due
The due date on this book is September 21st.
education
knowledge orunderstanding achieved by going to school education now focuses on working together and problem solving.
emphasize
to stress
The reason is because Hinduism emphasizes personal spirituality instead of worrying too much about laws and rules.
engrave
to cut into stone
My name was engraved on the ring.
extend
to make something last longer
He extended his hand to her.
extra
more than what is required
The government can also collect taxes by charging extra money when you buy goods at a store.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
faculty
the teachers in a school or college
The faculty at that university is known for their spectacular research.
feel like
have an inclination for something or some activity
I feel like I should help her out with her project.
fix
to repair something
The bed in the room was fixed to the floor so that it could not be moved.
focus on
to give one's attention to
You should focus on me and not her.
go away
move on or leave
Please go away. I want to be alone right now.
imagine
to realize or understand
Tom imagined himself as an astronaut.
improve
to make something better
Exercising can help you improve your health.
in order to
to make it possible for something to happen
Lighting beetles light up in order to attract a mate.
introduction
the act of telling people your name for the first time
She gave a good introduction to everyone.
invest
to put effort into reaching a goal
He invested a lot of time in his education.
irritated
annoyed
The aunt was irritated when the bachelor told her that she was not a very good storyteller.
lazy
not willing to act or work
People say cats are lazy.
lecture
a formal talk given to students or other audiences
The lecture will last 45 minutes.
lie down
to be or move into a horizontal position on a surface
The boy is lying down on the grass.
magic
the use of special powers to make things happen
The magician used his magic to make the rabbit disappear.
mineral water
water from mineral springs that contain minerals mineral water is good for health.
mostly
in a way that includes nearly all parts or instances; mainly
We have some cold days, but mostly it is warm.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I did not notice the color of her eyes because she was wearing glasses.
opinion
an attitude or belief about something
What is your opinion on this matter?
outfit
a set of matching clothes
She sewed many of her sports outfits!
outgoing
at ease in talking to others
Dana is outgoing and likes to be around other people.
pale
being very light in color
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.
part-time job
a job that you do for less than the normal working hours
He works a part-time job on weekends.
photography
the art of taking photographs
In this digital age, knowing how to use photography effectively is more important than ever.
pocket money
cash for day-to-day spending on incidental expenses
I thought if I had more pocket money, I would be able to buy things like toys and candy.
practice
the repeated performance or exercise of something in order to learn to do it well
She has musical talent, but she needs a lot of practice.
primary color
a color as red yellow or blue
Primary colors are used to make other colors.
private lesson
tutor or tutoring
I have a private lesson with Mr. Huw.
professional
a person whose job requires special skill or education
Most of the students at our school want to be professional athletes in the future!
proficiency
the state of being skilled
She demonstrated her proficiency in Spanish.
proficient
competent or skilled
The phrase, ’jack-of-all-trades,’ refers to those who claim to be proficient at countless tasks, but cannot perform a single one of them well.
rather
more willingly; preferably
I'd rather stay home and do my homework.
recommend
to advise or suggest something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
recommendation
an official suggestion about a course of action
Sally asked her teacher to write a recommendation for her.
refine
purify or to make more polish
Even the most refined and precise research data are only raw materials which may or may not become literature.
replace
to put something in the place where it was before
Tomorrow I will try to replace my lost hat.
reschedule
to agree to a new time and later date for something to happen
Why don't we reschedule the party to Saturday afternoon?
review
examine or access
Responses to survey questions are influenced by events, and we should consider this when reviewing the results of a survey.
risky
having or involving a significant possibility of something bad or undesirable happening
Skydiving can be exciting but it is also risky.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
My sister and I have similar faces.
similarly
in a way that is almost the same as something or someone else
I knew they were sisters because they acted similarly.
skill
cleverness at doing something
Her job requires skill and an eye for detail.
sociable
friendly, engaging actively with people
The Ghana Network of Volunteer Service is looking for volunteers who are open-minded, sociable, and committed.
spare
to afford to give something or make something available, such as money or time
Arthur, please spare me a few minutes of your time.
stock
a supply of goods
Megan worked at an office. Each week, she took inventory of the office stock.
stomachache
a pain in the belly
My stomach hurts. I have a stomachache.
stop by
to visit; to come over for a short time stop by my house anytime to visit.
submit
present (a proposal, application, or other document)
I have yet to submit my written report.
suggest
to put an idea before another person for consideration
Tom suggested to eat something before the movie starts.
summarize
to give a short version of something
They summarize the major world and national news stories.
symptom
a sign that something is wrong symptoms of an unhealthy hive include the disappearance of worker bees.
take a nap
have a short sleep
The baby takes a nap right after her meal.
take a picture
to use a camera to get a image of something
I want to take a picture of the monkeys with my camera.
throw up
to vomit
I felt sick from the food and I threw up in the bathroom.
turn in
submitting something
She will have to turn in her essay tomorrow.
tutor
a person who teaches a student in private
Arthur’s father was grateful and Merlyn became the boys’ tutor.
union
an act of uniting two or more things
For more information, please call the student union office at (343) 777-8338.
unique
being very special or rare
He had a very unique way of dealing with people.
unusual
different; not normal or common
It is unusual for him to arrive late.
vomit
to bring food out of stomach through the mouth because one is sick
I vomited after eating all that raw fish.
youngster
a child
As a youngster, Jane received a toy chimpanzee from her father.
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