the power and skill to do something
Midas asked Silenus for the ability to turn anything he touched into gold.
absorb
to take in something in a natural way
It rained so much that the rainwater could not be absorbed into the ground.
achieve
to succeed in doing something that you wantedto do
Women wore something under their dresses to achieve a better figure.
affordable
not costing much money; cheap; inexpensive
The houses in Texas are very affordable compared to other states.
along with
in company with or at the same time as
You should bring your sister along with you.
attend
to be present
We would like as many people as possible to attend to our wedding.
be full of
containing as much ass possible
My room was full of colorful balloons.
be over
to have come to an end
The tough time is all over.
beauty
a quality that someone or something has that makes them very attractive to look at
He insisted the first woman be given qualities such as beauty and cunning.
blame
to find fault with (a person)
I don't blame you for wanting to leave.
brain
the organ inside the head that controls thought, feelings, etc.
The Scarecrow wanted brains, the Tin Man wanted a heart, and the Cowardly Lion wanted courage.
branch
a division
The coffee shop owner is about to open a new branch in this area.
budget
any plan showing how money is to be spent
My budget for the trip is not enough.
business trip
a visit made for work purposes
He’s going on a business trip to Peru.
by chance
by coincidence; by accident by chance Mark was going my way, so he gave me a ride home.
by oneself
with no one else
She did this homework by herself.
campaign
a series of organized actions in support of a cause
He participated a campaign against smoking for years.
cancer
a disease involving tumors
Sadly, in 1956, Babe died of cancer.
chemical
a basic element studied by scientists, especially chemists
Some chemicals give off harmful fumes.
chilly
cold
It was a(n) chilly day outside.
conduct
to direct or control some process or procedure
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
congratulations
speak to someone in order to congratulate them
I patted him on the back and said, 'congratulations!'
connection
something that connects people or things
My computer doesn't work. I think I'm having problems with my Internet connection.
contact
to communicate with someone
Some species crowd together and require physical contact with each other.
contain
to hold
Scandinavia is the area of the world that contains countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
cough
to force air up the throat and out of the mouth, unwillingly, with a loud noise
This message is told in a secret code of coughs.
deal
to do business, trade
A sense of self-worth provides calmness and enjoyment when dealing with all kinds of individuals.
develop
to (cause to) grow bigger or to a more advanced state
The plan developed slowly in his mind
disappointed
feeling sad, unhappy or displeased
I was disappointed to hear that the party had been cancelled.
disease
an illness
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of several diseases.
do the dishes
wash dishes
The kids offered to do the dishes.
document
written or printed material that gives information or proof of something
Travelers always need some kind of document to prove their identity.
dorm
a building where students live
I think it will be exciting to live in a dorm.
dress
an item of clothing worn by a woman or a girl that covers the top of her body and has an attached skirt
Cinderella wore beautiful dress to go to a party.
exaggerate
to make something appear bigger or more extreme than it actually is
She has a tendency to exaggerate the negative experiences in her life.
exception
a case in which a rule or law doesn't apply
It was a(n) exception to the rule.
exist
to be real
Do ghosts really exist?
fever
a condition in which body temperature is above normal
My forehead is hot with the fever.
figure out
work something out
The students are trying to figure out the magician's trick.
formal
being very polite and following official rules regarding how to behave
The company requires formal attire when working at the office.
furnished
complete with furniture
The rooms were very well furnished.
get dressed
put on clothes
Angela needs to get dressed for the wedding tonight.
get rid of
to get free from something that you do not want
I need to get rid of my old clothes.
go over
examine, consider, or check the details of something
I think you should go over the test one more time before you turn it in.
graduate
to complete a level of schooling
I’ll graduate from high school next month.
greedy
having or showing a selfish desire to have more of something
The Wicked Witch of the West was very greedy.
guarantee
provide a formal assurance or promise
They help guarantee our survival.
hardworking
person or think that is diligent
My father is a hardworking family man.
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.
harmful
damaging
For instance, driving a car sends out harmful gases.
identify
to establish as a particular person or thing
Using his telescopes, Galileo was the first to identify some of the heavenly bodies we are familiar with today.
impolite
not showing good manners
I think it is impolite to ask someone’s age.
improperly
incorrectly, not properly
Steven improperly answer the majority of the questions on the exam.
in trouble
in difficulty
The students were in trouble for not doing their homework.
individuality
the qualities or ways of acting that make someone unique
Ramon possesses a strong sense of individuality.
keep in mind
to remember keep in mind that there will be a pop quiz on this information sometime next week.
laptop
a portable microcomputer small enough to rest on a person's lap
Laptops are very convenient because you can take them anywhere.
lightweight
weighing only a little or less than average
Laptop computers are so lightweight that they're easy to take everywhere.
make sure
to become absolutely certain
Megan should make sure both items above the lines were for cost.
manners
a way of behavior
Your mother taught you good manners.
mean
not being kind to anyone or anything
The old lady is very mean. She never smiles.
natural
coming from nature
Earthquakes and tsunamis are natural phenomena.
noisy
making a loud noise
Dogs are really noisy.
nutrient
a substance that is good for the body
Dead plants and animals have lots of nutrients.
pack
to put things in something in order to carry them
Jenna and her dad packed up the car with items to be recycled.
pick
to select something or someone out of a group of choices
There were many hats. I like to pick the red one.
pill
a small ball or tablet of medicine
She took a pill because she can't sleep well.
pose
to present or constitute
She posed in the doorway.
prescription
an official note written by a doctor that states what medicine a patient should receive
Many of the attendees wanted to know the prescription for success.
prestigious
having a high reputation
When Trevor Canfield made room for a junior investment banker to lead a prestigious account, he did just that.
product
things that people use
Some large companies make many products that we use every day.
proud of
feeling pround of something
You should be proud of your traditional dress!
punctual
being on time
He arrived punctually at ten o’clock the next morning.
regularly
at the usual time each day, week, or month
We regularly visit the gym.
rent
a money that is paid for the use of one's property
The rent is due at the first of the month.
respect
to treat something in a good way
The rich man taught young Kim to respect the animals.
review
the act of looking over events that happened in a particular period of time
It got terrible reviews, and there is a strange story about that.
rumor
talk that comes from what other people say
Sir Mark heard some rumors about his past.
runny nose
watery liquid coming out from the nose
He has a runny nose because he didn't wear a lot of clothes in the winter.
scheduled
planned; expected at a certain time
There is a meeting scheduled for today.
serious
sincere; authentic
You can never tell when he is serious.
solution
the correct answer to a problem
Did you think of a solution to your problem?
sore
hurting
His arms and legs were sore.
source
a place where something comes from
However, deserts often have sources of water.
spread
to stretch
The reason for this is because the surface of the small and round object is not spread out over the water.
stuff
material, substance or an object
What is that black, oily stuff on the beach?
successful
having the desired effect or result
Parker was a very rich and successful business.
suggest
to put an idea before another person for consideration
Tom suggested to eat something before the movie starts.
suit
a set of clothing
Alonso wanted to become a knight, so he got a suit of armor and changed his name to Don Quixote.
symptom
a sign that something is wrong symptoms of an unhealthy hive include the disappearance of worker bees.
toothpaste
a substance which usually contains fluoride to help strengthen and whiten the teeth
It is important to use toothpaste that has fluoride to protect your teeth.
trace
footprint or a visible mark
You can trace the painful process by which Beethoven edged toward the music that we know.
underwear
any clothing worn next to the skin under other clothing
Does this store sell men's underwear?
underwear
any clothing worn next to the skin under other clothing
Does this store sell men's underwear?
unfurnished
without furniture
We rented an unfurnished apartment.
warmhearted
feeling of kindness and sympathy
My aunt is such a warmhearted person.
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