Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 1 Unit 08 (E)

artistic

relating to arts or artists
Cassie likes to paint and also to do other artistic activities.

awake

not being asleeep
Is Malcolm awake yet?

cellphone

a portable phone
Today, just about everyone has a cellphone.

cite

to mention or quote as an example or authority
Taking final exams is cited by most college students as being the most stressful experience.

come with

to accompany or to be included
Does the chicken combo come with biscuits?

deserve

to be worthy of; to earn by merit
In this movie, the lead actor's performance is so good that he definitely deserves a top acting award.

detail

a small piece of information
Every little detail is helpful in an investigation.

difficulty

a difficult situation; a situation that causes problems
I was having some difficulty understanding him speak because of his accent.

disagree

to have a different opinion
She often disagrees with my opinions.

frame

to put something like a picture, mirror, etc., into a board or case for enclosing
My dad framed my drawing and hung it in his office.

handpicked

specifically chosen by someone
The fruit was handpicked from the fields.

hate

to dislike someone or something very much
Jordan really hates being around dirty areas.

household

a social unit composed of those living together in the same dwelling
There are six members in total in our household.

illness

a sickness; the condition of being in poor health
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.

incredible

wonderful, fabulous
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.

lead

to guide the actions of a person or group
I will lead the first group of tourists through the museum.

lizard

a small reptile that has a long body and short legs
In the tropics, a gecko is a lizard that can be commonly seen.

meaningful

important
The professor didn't really tell us anything meaningful about the final in today's study session. It was a waste of time.

measurement

the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.

mistake

an incorrect act
I've made a terrible mistake. I accidentally called my girlfriend by my ex-girlfriend's name.

nearby

close
Even though the park is nearby, I never go.

opportunity

an occasion for personal advancement or financial gain
The young girl had the opportunity to travel to Europe with her debate class.

originally

in the beginning
Otto originally believed that he was going to Germany instead of England.

prevent

to stop from happening
The Dutch have built advanced systems of dams and dykes to prevent the sea from flooding their lands.

rather

in preference to, or as a preference
He wants us to meet him here rather than go to his home.

responsibility

something that you have to do as a duty or job
It is your own responsibility to look after your health.

saucer

a small curved plate which you put a cup on
The white cup matched the white saucer that it was sitting upon.

suitcase

a rectangular case with a handle that is used for carrying clothes when travelling
She packed two suitcases for her trip.

teenager

someone who is aged between the ages of 13 and 19
As they go through puberty in your teens, teenagers tend to be more moody.

texture

an appearance and feel of a surface
The queen liked the texture of silk and ordered all her blankets to be made of this material.