unit 3
Unit 3
alien [eiljan] n.
An alien is a creature from a different world.
-♦ The alien came in peace.
among [amAr]] prep.
If you are among certain things, they are all around you.
-*■ There was a red apple among the green ones.
chart [tja-a] n.
A chart is a list of information.
-* We used a chart to see how we had improved.
ClOUd [klaud] n.
A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky.
-*■ The sky was filled with white clouds.
comprehend [kamprihend] v.
To comprehend something is to understand it.
-*■ Henry could not comprehend the message.
describe [diskraib] v.
To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like.
-* They described their tree as colorful with gold ribbon and a star.
ever [ever] adv.
Ever means at any time.
-* Going skiing last winter was the most fun I ’ve ever had.
fail [feii] v.
To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do.
-► Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.
friendly [frendli] adj.
Friendly is behaving in a pleasant, kind way toward someone.
-» The friendly animals came up to the girl.
grade Egreid] n.
A grade is a score or mark given to someone’s work.
-*■ I managed to get good grades on my report card
instead [insted] adv.
Instead means in place of.
-*• He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.
r lib ra ry [laibreri] n.
A library is a place where you go to read books.
-*• The library at school is full of books.
r planet [plaenat] n.
A planet is a large round thing in space.
-»Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
r report [rip5:rt] n.
A report is something students write for school.
-> Karen had trouble writing her report.
r several [several] adj.
Several is more than two but not many.
-*• He had to read several books for class
solve [salv] v.
To solve something is to find an answer to it.
-+ All the students could easily solve the math problem.
r suddenly [sAdnli] adv.
If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
-»I was suddenly surprised by the cake my friends brought me.
C SUppOSe [sspouz] v.
To suppose is to guess.
-*• I suppose I should go home now.
r universe 00 mevers] n.
The universe is the known or supposed objects in space.
-* The universe is so large that it cannot be measured.
r view [vjU:] *
To view is to look at something.
-> Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.
Unit 4
r appropriate [aprouprieit] adj.
When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.
-* It ’s appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.
r avoid [avoid] v.
To avoid something is to stay away from it.
-♦ Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.
r behave [biheiv] v.
To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good.
-* She always behaves well when her father is around.
r calm [ka:m] adj.
When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset.
-»A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.
r concern [ksnsam] n.
Concern is a feeling of worry.
-»I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.
content [kantent] adj.
To be content is to be happy and not want more.
-» The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.
r expect [ikspekt] v.
If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen.
-* I expect the bus to be here very soon.
r frequently [fri:kwantli] adv.
When something happens frequently, it happens often.
-*■ We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.
r habit [haebit] n.
A habit is a thing that you do often.
-»Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.
r instruct [instrAkt] v.
To instruct is to teach.
-*■ My teacher instructs us in several subjects.
issue Bfu:] n.
An issue is an important topic.
-* The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.
r llO n e [nAn] pron.
None means not any of someone or something.
-♦ He spent all his money. There is none left.
r patient [peijant] adj.
If a person is patient, they don’t become angry or upset easily.
-»I had to be patient and wait until 5 o’clock to leave.
r positive [pazativ] adj.
If something is positive, it is good.
-*■She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.
r punish [pAniJ] v.
To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws.
-* To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.
represent [reprizent] v.
To represent is to speak or act for a person or group.
-» My lawyer will represent me in court.
r shake [jeiki v.
To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly.
-♦ When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.
r spread [spredj v.
To spread is to move quickly to more places.
-* I like to spread butter on my toast.
r stroll [stroul] v.
To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.
-*• My dog and I strolled through the park today.
r village n.
A village is a very small town.
-* There are only a few houses in my village.
Unit 5
aware [avrcar] adj.
If you are aware of something, you know about it.
-+1 was not aware o f the ringing phone.
badly [baedli] adv.
Badly means in a severe or harmful way.
-* He hurt his arm badly playing with friends.
belong Noon] v.
If something belongs to you, you own it.
-» The blue suit belongs to Paul.
continue [kantinju:] V.
To continue something is to keep doing it.
-* She stood under her umbrella as the rain continued to fall.
error lerad n.
An error is something you do wrong.
->I made an error on my report, so my boss was angry.
experience Okspisrians] n.
An experience is something you have seen or done.
-* Rock climbing was a fun experience.
field mxa n.
A field is a big area of land.
-» The field of flowers looked so pretty.
hurt [hairt] v.
To hurt is to do something that makes you feel pain.
-»She hurt her leg falling down the stairs.
judgment [d3Ad3mant] n.
Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions.
-* It’s good judgment to recycle your aluminum cans.
likely [laikli] adv.
If something likely happens, it will probably happen.
— I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight.
normal [normal] adj.
If something is normal, it is not strange nor surprising to you.
- *■ It is normal for me to bathe every night.
r rare [rear] adj.
If something is rare, you do not see it very often.
-*■ It is rare for him to miss his flight.
r relax [rilseks] v.
To relax is to rest.
-♦ The frog relaxed in the warm sun.
r request [rikwest] v.
To request something is to ask for it.
-*■ The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus.
r reside [ri:zaid] *
To reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time.
-* My brother and his fam ily reside in a lovely house on the beach.
result tnzAit] n.
A result is something that happens because of something else.
-»A sa result of all the rain, the man had to climb on the roof.
r roll [roui] v.
To roll is to move by turning over and over.
-* You must roll the ball into the pins when you bowl.
C since [Sins] prep.
Since is used to talk about a past event still happening now.
-* Since 1992, he has been driving that car.
r visible [vizabsl] adj.
If something is visible, it can be seen.
The moon and stars were visible in the night sky.
r wild [waild] adj.
If something is wild, it is found in nature.
-» You should be careful around a fox, because it is a wild animal.
Unit 6
advantage [advaentid3]
An advantage is something that helps you.
— Being tall is an advantage to a basketball player.
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cause [ko:z] v.
To cause is to make something happen.
-*■ The cold weather caused her to get sick.
choice [tjois] n.
A choice is the act or possibility of picking something.
-» I had my choice of five doors to open.
community [kamjuinati] n.
A community is a group of people who live together.
-► The kids from my community usually play together.
dead [ded] adj.
To be dead is to not be alive.
-* A dead person is usually buried in the ground.
distance [distans] n.
The distance between two things is how far it is between them.
-» The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers.
escape [iskeip] v.
To escape is to run away from something bad.
— The butterfly could not escape from the cage.
face tfeis] v.
If you face a problem, you deal with it.
-*• My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.
follow [falou] v.
To follow means to go behind someone and go where they go.
-♦ The little boy followed his mother home.
fright [frait] n.
Fright is the feeling of being scared.
-»She was filled with fright.
ghost [goust] n.
A ghost is the spirit of a dead person.
-*• Many people are afraid of ghosts.
individual [indavid3ual] n.
An individual is one person.
-» Only one individual could win the bicycle race.
pet [pet] n.
A pet is an animal that lives with people.
— Out of all my pets, the dog is my favorite.
reach Dttj] v.
To reach means to arrive at a place.
-* I was happy to finally reach my destination.
return [ritsrn] v.
To return is to go back to a place.
-* I was happy to return home to my mom after school.
r survive [sarvaiv] v.
To survive is to stay alive.
-*My dog survived her fall into the water.
r upset [Apset] adj.
To be upset is to be unhappy about something.
-*■ She was upset because she broke her toy.
r voice [vois] n.
A voice is the sound a person makes when they talk or sing.
-»He used a microphone, so everyone could hear his voice.
r weather [weSar] n.
The weather is the condition of the air: hot, rainy, windy, etc.
-+ The weather can be sunny, rainy, or cold.
W is e [waiz] adj.
To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices.
-* Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.
Unit 7
allow [alau] v.
To allow something to happen means to let it happen.
-* Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.
r announce fenauns] v.
To announce something is to make it known.
-*■ He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.
r beside [bisaid] prep.
When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you.
— The two brothers stood beside each other.
r challenge [tjceiind3] n.
A challenge is something difficult to complete.
-+ It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain
claim [kleim] v.
To claim means to say that something is true.
-+ He claimed to know why the country’s laws were weak.
condition [kandijan] n.
The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.
-* The patient’s condition was very good.
contribute [kantribju:t] v.
To contribute to something means to do something to make it successfi
-» We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.
difference [difsrans] n.
A difference is a way that something is not like other things.
-> The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
divide [divaid] v.
To divide something is to make it into smaller parts.
-» We divided the pizza.
expert [ekspa:rt] n.
An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.
-♦ The wizard was an expert at magic.
famous [feimas] adj.
If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people.
-» The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.
force [fo:rs] n.
Force is a person’s strength or power.
-»He used all his force to try and open the door.
harm [ha™] n.
Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something.
-+ A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.
lay m v.
To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
-♦ Don’t la y your socks on the floor.
peace IpN n.
Peace is a time without war.
-»A white dove is a symbol for peace.
prince [prins] n.
A prince is the son of a king.
-+ The prince and the princess were married.
r protect [pratekt] v.
To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.
-* Firemen protect us from fires.
O sense [sens] V.
To sense something is to know about it without being told.
-»I could sense that he was watching me.
r sudden [sAdn] adj.
When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.
-♦ He felt a sudden pain in his chest.
r therefore [d£a:rfo:r] adv.
Therefore means for this reason.
-»He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.
Unit 8
accept [aeksept] v.
To accept something that is offered is to take it.
-► I accepted the g irl’s very nice gift.
r arrange [areind3] v.
To arrange things is to put them in the right place.
-*• Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play.
attend [stend] v.
To attend something is to go to it.
-► My sister and I attend the same school.
balance [bselans] v.
To balance something is to keep it from falling.
-+ We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball.
contrast [kantraest] n.
A contrast is the sharp difference between two things.
The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.
r encourage [inka:rid3] v.
To encourage someone is to make them want to do something.
-* My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.
familiar [familjar] adj.
If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well.
-* The two friends were very familiar with each other.
r grab [graeb] v.
To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly.
-♦ / grabbed a pear from the tree.
r hang thaer)] v.
To hang something is to keep it above the ground.
-+1 drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.
r huge [hju:d3] adj.
If something is huge, it is very big.
-► At work, my father drives a huge truck.
necessary [nesaseri] adj.
If something is necessary, you must do it.
-»It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.
pattern [paetarn] n.
A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized.
-»My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people’s.
propose [prapouz] M.
To propose something is to say that it should be done.
-»Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy a ll year.
purpose [parpas] n.
A purpose is the reason that you do something.
-» The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.
release [nii-.s] *
To release something is to stop holding it.
-»She released the bird from her hands.
require [rikwaiar] v.
To require something is to say that it is necessary.
-*■ We require teachers to have a university degree.
r single [si'ngsl] adj.
If something is single, then there is only one.
-* I have a single key in my hand.
C SUCCeSS [sakses] n.
Success is doing something well that you choose to do.
-* My daughter was a big success at school.
r tear [tear] v.
To tear something means to pull it apart.
-> It is easy to tear paper.
r theory [ei:ari] n.
A theory is an idea about how something works.
-» We talked about Einstein’s theory of relativity in class.
Unit 9
against [agenst] prep.
To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it.
-*■ They both leaned against the wall.
beach n.
The beach is a sandy or rocky place by the ocean.
-* The little g irl built a sandcastle on the beach.
damage [dsemid3l v.
To damage something is to break it.
-* The car was damaged in the accident.
discover [diskAva/-] v.
To discover something is to find it for the first time.
-*■ I discovered some new information in this book!
emotion [imoujan] n.
An emotion is how you feel.
-*■ Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.
fix [fiks] v.
To fix something is to make it work.
-»My dad has many tools to help him fix broken things.
r frank [fraenk] adj.
If you are frank, you are being very honest.
-» The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.
r identify laidentafai] v.
To identify something is to be able to name it.
-► I used the file to identify his name.
r island [ailand] n.
An island is land in the middle of water.
-► japan is a group of islands.
^ ocean [oujan] n.
The ocean is all of the salt water that surrounds land
-»■ The ocean can make powerful waves.
perhaps [parhaeps] adv.
Perhaps is used when you say that something could happen.
-> Perhaps I will eat an apple for lunch.
pleasant [pleznt] adj.
If something is pleasant, you enjoy it.
-► The character had a pleasant look on its face.
prevent [privent] v.
To prevent something is to stop it from happening.
-► The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.
rock [rak] n.
A rock is a hard thing in the dirt.
-> I stacked rocks on top of one another.
save [seiv] v.
To save something is to keep it from being hurt.
-»I want to help save the world.
Step [step] v.
To step is to walk.
-► Be careful where you step.
r still [stii] adv.
Still is used when you say that a situation keeps going on.
-> They are s till waiting in line to get tickets.
O t a S t e [teist] n.
A taste is the flavor something makes in your mouth.
-* The taste of the fruit was sweet.
r throw [erou] v.
To throw something is to use your hand to make it go through the air.
-*■ The pitcher can throw the baseball very fast.
wave [weiv] n.
A wave is a line of water that moves higher than the rest of the water.
-♦ The water was filled with large blue waves.
Unit 10
b e n e f it [benefit] n.
A benefit is a good thing.
— Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.
certain [ss:rtan] adj.
If you are certain about something, you know it is true.
-*I am certain that zebras have stripes.
chance [tjsens] n.
A chance is an opportunity to do something.
-► I had a chance to see the Roman Coliseum last summer.
effect [ifekt] n.
An effect is a change made by something else.
-+ The medicine had a good effect on the boy.
essential [isenjal] adj.
If something is essential, it is very important and necessary.
-* It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.
far [fa:/-] adj.
If something is far, it is not close.
-♦ It’s far going from the east coast to the west coast of America.
focus [foukas] v.
To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it.
-♦ My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.
function [fAqA-jan] n.
The function of something is what it does.
-» The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.
grass [graes] n.
Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground.
-► The grass looked so soft and green.
g u a r d [gard] v.
To guard something is to take care of it.
-* The police officer will guard us from any harm.
image Efmid3] n.
The image of something is a picture of it.
-*• The image of her eye was very clear.
immediate [imkdiat] adj.
If something is immediate, it happens quickly.
-+ An immediate response came from the pizza place.
primary [praimeri] adj.
If something is primary, it is the most important thing.
-* His prim ary thoughts are about money.
proud [praud] adj.
If someone feels proud, they are happy about what they have done.
-»She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.
remain [nmein] v.
To remain somewhere is to stay there.
-» My sister had to remain home since she was sick.
rest [rest] /.
To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength.
-*■ I rested on the couch after work.
separate [separeit] adj.
If two things are separate, they are not together.
-»New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.
Site [sait] n.
A site is a place.
-» We found the perfect site for our picnic.
tail [teii] n.
A tail is a part of an animal’s body, sticking out from its rear or back.
Our dog wags its tail when it’s happy.
trouble [trAbsO n.
Trouble is a problem ora difficulty.
-♦ I have trouble working with my boss.
anymore [enimox] adv.
Anymore means any longer.
-*■ Her old pants don’t fit her anymore.
asleep Eesit:p] adj.
When a person is asleep, they are not awake.
-* The baby has been asleep for hours.
berry [ben] n.
A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees.
-* The berry looked delicious.
COlleCt [kalekt] v.
To collect things is to group them together all in one place.
-*■ I collected shells when I was younger.
compete [ksmprt] v.
To compete is to try to be better than someone.
-♦ He will compete with very good athletes.
conversation tkanve/seijan] n.
A conversation is a talk between people.
-► There were two conversations going on at once.
creature [kri:tjar] n.
A creature is any living thing.
-* The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise.
decision [disi3sn] n.
A decision is a choice.
-» He made the wrong decision.
either [i:flar] conj.
Either is used with “or” to say there are two or more possibilities.
-* You can choose to be either white or black when you play chess.
f o r e s t [fo(:)rist] n.
A forest is a place with lots of trees and animals.
—■ I love to go walking in the forest.
ground [graund] n.
The ground is the top part of the Earth that we walk on.
-► The ground under our feet was dry and brown.
introduce [intradjuis] v.
To introduce someone or something is to say who they are.
-*■ I introduced myself to our newest co-worker today.
marry [meeri] v.
To marry is to legally become husband and wife.
-»Rose and Henry were married, and they lived happily.
prepare [pripcar] v.
To prepare is to get ready for something.
-► I prepared my speech to the class.
sail iseii]
To sail is to move a boat on the water.
-* I love to sa il my boat on the lake.
serious [siaries] adj.
When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe.
-*■ The accident was very serious.
spend [spend] v.
To spend is to use time doing something or being somewhere.
-*■ I like to spend my free time fishing.
strange [streindj] adj.
When something is strange, it is not normal.
-* Joe had a strange look on his face after he saw what happened.
t r u t h [tru:e] n.
The truth is a fact or something that is right.
-»He was telling the truth about seeing a large green snake.
wake [weik] v.
To wake is to not be sleeping anymore.
-* He is always full of energy when he wakes in the morning.
Unit 12
alone [aloun] adj.
If someone is alone, they are not with another person.
-* The boy wanted to be alone to think.
apartment [apaxtmant] n.
An apartment is a set of rooms in a building where people live.
— She has a nice apartment in the city.
article [a-.m n.
An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine.
-* Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?
artist [artist] n.
An artist is a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures.
-*■ He went to Paris to become an artist.
attitude [setit/'u :d] n.
Someone’s attitude is the way they feel and think.
-*■ John has a bad attitude. He’s always angry.
compare [kampear] v.
To compare means to say how two things are the same and different.
-► If you compare cats and dogs, you’ll see that they’re both good pets,
judge [d 3Ad3]
To judge something is to say if it is good or bad.
-*■ The boy was going to judge how his mother’s turkey tasted.
magazine [maegazi:n] n.
A magazine is a regular publication with news, stories, and articles.
-♦ She likes to read fashion magazines.
material [matiarial] n.
A material is what is used to make something.
-» Brick is a good material for building houses.
meal [mi:i] n.
A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods.
method [meead] n.
A method is the way to do something.
-* One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.
r neighbor [neibar] n.
A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
-*■ I like my neighbor because he’s very friendly.
r professional [prefejenal] adj.
If something is professional, it deals with work that uses special skills.
-*■If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training.
profit [profit] n.
A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something.
-♦ I made a sm all profit from selling my old clothes.
r quality [kwalati] n.
The quality of something is how good it is.
-* The quality of his car is very good.
shape tjeip] «,
A shape is a simple form like a square or circle.
-♦ The triangle is my favorite shape.
space [speis] n.
A space is an empty area.
-* I don’t have much space for things in my sm all house.
stair [stcax] n.
Stairs are the things that are used to go up in a building.
-» You can take the stairs to the second floor.
symbol [simbal] n.
A symbol is a thing that stands for something else.
— This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.
thin [ein] adj.
If someone or something is thin, they are not fat.
-♦ The man was thin because he didn’t eat much.
blood [blAd] n.
Blood is the red liquid in your body.
-♦ I cut my finger and got blood on my shirt.
r bum [ba:rn] v.
To burn something is to set it on fire.
-*■ I burned some wood in the camp fire.
r Cell Isel] /?.
A cell is a small room where a person is locked in.
-+ The ja il cell was very small.
r contain [kantein] v.
To contain something is to have it inside.
-> The mailbox contained a letter.
correct [karekt] adj.
To be correct is to be right.
-> All of my answers on the test were correct.
crop [krap] n.
A crop is food that a farmer grows.
-* Wheat is a crop that is made into bread.
demand [dimaend] v.
To demand something is to say strongly that you want it.
-» The workers demanded to be paid more money.
equal [i:kwal] adj.
To be equal is to be the same.
-* Both students are equal in age.
feed im v.
To feed is to give food.
-* Mother feeds my baby brother everyday.
hole thoul] n.
A hole is an opening in something.
-* The man was going to jump into the hole in the ice.
increase Dnkn:s] v.
To increase something is to make it larger or more.
-» They’ve increased the price of gas by 15 cents!
lord [lo :rd] n.
Long ago, a lord was a man in charge of a town.
-* The lord of the town was not kind.
owe [ou]
To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another.
-* I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back.
- position [pazijan] n.
A position is the way something is placed.
-> How can you sit in that position?
r raise ireizj *
To raise something is to lift it up.
-*• We had to work together to raise the last piece.
responsible [rispansebal] adj.
If a person is responsible, they do the right things.
-*■ I try to be responsible and save money.
sight [saitl n.
A sight is something interesting to see.
-► I saw the pyramids of Egypt. What a sight!
spot [spat] n.
A spot is a place where something happens.
-* The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals.
structure [strAktM n.
A structure is a building.
-> They ju st built a beautiful new structure downtown.
whole [houl] adj.
Whole means all of something.
-♦ I ate the whole pie. We don’t have any more.
Unit 4
coach [koutj] n.
A coach is a person who teaches sports.
-* My coach gets very excited during games.
control fkantroul] v.
To control something is to make it do what you want.
-*■ To control the TV, just push the buttons.
description [diskrtpjan] n.
A description of someone or something says what they are like.
-»I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.
direct [direkt] adj.
If something is direct, it goes straight between two places.
-♦ The green path is a direct route to my house.
exam [igz*m] n.
An exam is a test.
-* I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.
example [igzaempsl] n.
An example of something is a thing that is typical of it.
-* Cola is an example of a soft drink.
limit [limit] n.
A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow.
-* My mother put a lim it on how much I could use the phone.
local [loukal] adj.
If something is local, it is nearby.
-♦ The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.
magical [maed3ikal] adj.
Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special.
-* The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.
mail [meil] n.
Mail is letters and other things sent to people.
-*■ I get a lot of m ail because I have friends a ll over the world.
novel [naval] n.
A novel is a book that tells a story.
-» He wrote a great novel about ancient China.
outline [autlain] n.
An outline is the plan for a story or essay.
-> Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.
poet [pouit] n.
A poet is a person who writes poems.
-» William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.
print [print] v.
To print something is to put it onto paper.
-»Make sure that you print your name clearly.
scene isi-.n] n.
A scene is one part of a book or movie.
-»A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.
sheet Eji:t] n.
A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper.
-* I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.
silly [si'li] adj.
If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought.
— / made a s illy mistake o f dropping mom’s vase.
store fetor] n.
A store is a place where you can buy things.
-*■ I picked up a few things at the grocery store.
suffer [sAfer] v.
To suffer is to feel pain.
-* Her headache made her suffer all day.
technology [tekndlsdji] n.
Technology is new things made by using science.
-*• He loves technology such as laptop computers
Unit 15
a C rO S S [akr6:s] prep.
To go across something is to go to the other side of it.
-► He walked across the board to the other side.
breathe tbri a] *
To breathe means to let air go in and out of your body.
-► We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.
characteristic [kaeriktaristik] n.
A characteristic is something that shows what a person or a thing is like]
-* One characteristic o f tigers is their black stripes.
consume [kansu:m] v.
To consume something means to eat or drink it.
-*■ Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.
excite [iksait] v.
To excite someone means to make them happy and interested.
-+1 heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.
extreme [ikstri:m] adj.
If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree.
-»His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily.
fear [tier] n.
Fear is the feeling of being afraid.
-+1 have a great fear of skateboarding.
fortunate [foxtfsnit] adj.
If you are fortunate, you are lucky.
-* I was fortunate to get a seat.
happen [haepen] v.
If someone happens to do something, they do it by chance.
-»I happened to meet some new friends at school today.
length [terjA^©] n.
The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other.
-* The length of the floor is three meters.
mistake [misteik] n.
A mistake is something you do wrong.
-+ My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.
observe febzerv] *
To observe something is to watch it.
-+ Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.
opportunity [cipert/uinati] n.
An opportunity is a chance to do something.
-»I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.
prize [praiz] n.
A prize is something of value that is given to the winner.
-* I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.
race m n.
A race is a contest to see who is the fastest.
-» Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.
realize [ri:alaiz] v.
To realize is to suddenly understand.
-► After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.
respond [rispand] v.
To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said.
-► When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.
risk [risk] n.
A risk is a chance of something bad happening.
-* I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.
wonder [wAnd8:r] v.
To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know.
-*■ The young mother wondered if sh e’d have a boy or a girl.
yet [jet] adv.
Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now.
We can’t go out yet; we’re still eating.
Unit 16
academy [akaedami] n.
An academy is a special type of school.
-*■ There are many courses taught at the academy that I go to.
r ancient lein/ant] adj.
If something is ancient, it is very old.
-»I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome.
board iboxca n.
A board is a flat piece of wood.
-* The sign was made o f a few wooden boards.
century [sentjuri] n.
A century is one hundred years.
-» Our company is celebrating a century of business in London.
clue Eklu:] n.
A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime.
-* The detective found some clues on the sidewalk.
COnCert [kdnss(:)rt] n.
A concert is an event where you listen to people play music.
—' I enjoyed the concert last night. The band was very good.
county [kaunti] n.
A county is the largest political division of a state in the US.
-» He wanted to represent the citizens of his county.
dictionary [dik/sneri] n.
A dictionary is a book that tells you what words mean.
-»I use the dictionary to learn new words.
exist Bgzist] v.
To exist is to be real.
-+ Do you really think that unicorns ever existed?
flat [flaet] adj.
Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts
-* My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend.
gentleman [cfjentlman] n.
A gentleman is a nice man.
-► My grandfather is a kind and helpful gentleman.
hidden [hidn] adj.
Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find.
-» The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot.
maybe Emeibi] adv.
Maybe is used to show that something is possible or may be true.
-*■ If I focus hard enough, maybe I can come up with the right answer.
officer loofisad n.
An officer is a leader in the army.
-♦ The soldiers followed the orders o f the officer.
original [aridjanal] adj.
If something is original, it is the first one of that thing.
-* This is the original painting of the Mona Lisa.
pound [paund] v.
To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force.
-♦ He pounded the nail with the hammer.
process [prases] n.
A process is the steps to take to do something.
-* Making a cake is a long process.
p u b lis h [pAblijl v.
To publish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell.
-*■ That company publishes daily newspapers.
theater [ei(:)eta.r] n.
A theater is a building where you watch plays, shows, and movies.
-* We went to the theater to see a play.
wealth [wele] n.
Wealth is a large amount of money.
-* One of the most important things to some people is wealth.
Unit 17
appreciate [aprt :J1eit] v.
To appreciate something is to understand its good qualities.
-♦ I can appreciate the lovely scenery.
available [aveilabal] adj.
If something is available, it means you can get it.
-» There were many seats available in the room.
beat ibkt] *
To beat someone means to do better than they do.
-»I managed to beat everyone in the race.
bright [brait] adj.
If something is bright, it shows a lot of light.
-» The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.
celebrate [selabreit] v.
To celebrate is to do something to show that an event is special.
-► We all celebrated when we heard the great news.
determine [dita:rmin] v.
To determine means to choose or make a decision.
-» He tried to determine which one to eat first.
c disappear [disapfar] v.
To disappear means to go away or not be seen.
-* The top of the building is disappearing in the clouds.
r else [els] adj.
If you talk about something else, you talk about something different.
-> / wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.
fair [fear] adj.
Fair describes treating someone in a way that is reasonable or right.
-»■ He sold me his car for a fair price.
flow [fioui v.
To flow is to move easily and continuously in one direction.
-*■ The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.
o forward [f5:rwa:rd] adv.
If you move forward, you move in the direction in front of you.
-» When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.
hill [hii] n.
A hill is a round area of land. It is higher than the land around it.
-* The sun was rising above the green hills.
level [levsl] n.
A level is a point on a scale that measures something.
-♦ Please check the level of the temperature.
lone [loun] adj.
If someone or something is lone, they are the only one of that kind.
-+ A lone man walked along the street.
p u d d le EpAdI] n.
A puddle is a pool of liquid on the ground.
-» When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.
response [rispdns] n.
A response is the answer to a question.
— He asked if I was sad. My response was “ No. ”
season [si:zsn] n.
A season is a time of the year: spring, summer, fall or winter.
-» Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.
solution [salu:Jsn] n.
A solution is a way to solve a problem.
-♦ There are many problems. We need solutions!
waste [weist] v.
To waste means to carelessly use something all up.
-» Turn off the water so you don’t waste it.
whether [/?wefl9:r] conj.
You use whether when you must choose between two things.
-♦ I could not decide whether to go left or right.
Unit 18
argue [drgju:] V.
To argue is to angrily speak to someone because you do not agree.
-*■ l/l/e argued about where to go for dinner.
communicate [kamju:nakeit] v.
To communicate is to give information by talking, writing, etc.
-»I communicated with Paul about his new ideas.
crowd [kraud] n.
A crowd is a large group of people.
-»A large crowd had gathered on the street to see the accident.
depend Idipend] v.
To depend on someone or something is to need them.
-*• Children depend on their parents for many things.
dish [dij] n.
A dish is a plate.
-* She put a clean white dish on the table.
empty [empti] adj.
If something is empty, it does not have anything in it.
-»My gas tank was almost empty, so I couldn’t drive my car very long.
e x a c t [igzaekt] adj.
If something is exact, it is just the right amount.
-»Please use the exact amount o f sugar for the cake.
fresh m adj.
If something is fresh, it is new.
-* I just bought these oranges. They are very fresh.
gather [g*6ar] v.
To gather is to collect several things usually from different places.
-»Sam gathered some flowers for his mother.
indicate [indikeit] v.
To indicate means to show, point or make something clear.
-* He pointed to his eyes to indicate where he had hurt himself.
item [aitam] n.
An item is a thing that you buy or sell.
-+1 have many items for school in my bag.
offer loafer] *
To offer is to present someone with something.
-* He offered me the keys to his car.
price [prais] n.
The price of something is how much it costs.
-> What is the price of this item?
product [pradakt] n.
A product is something that is made.
-* My sister has many beauty products in her room.
property [prapa/1i] n.
Property is something that someone owns.
-► The house is now my property.
purchase [pa;rtfas] v.
To purchase something is to buy it.
-► I recently purchased a new car.
recommend [rekamend] v.
To recommend something is to say that someone should do it.
-*• My doctor recommended that I get some exercise.
select [silekt] V.
To select something is to choose it.
-»I hope that I selected the right answers on the test.
tool [tu:l] n.
A tool is something that helps you do a task.
— We used a tool to fix the window.
treat ititt] *
To treat is to act in a certain way toward someone.
-» The cats treated the mouse very nicely.
Unit 19
alive [alaiv] adj.
If someone or something is alive, they are not dead.
-*■ My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.
bone [boun] n.
A bone is a hard part of the body.
->I brought home a nice bone for my dog.
bother [bddax] v.
To bother is to make the effort to do something.
-* No one bothered to wash the dishes today.
captain [kseptin] n.
A captain is the person who leads a ship or airplane.
-» The captain sailed his ship to Australia.
conclusion [kanklu:3art] n.
The conclusion of something is the final part of it.
-*• At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.
doubt [daut] n.
Doubt is a feeling of not being sure.
-♦ I have doubt that the story is true.
explore [ikspl5:rl v.
To explore is to look for new places.
-* He wants to explore the world and see new things.
foreign [fo(:)rin] adj.
If something is foreign, it is from a different country.
— Mexican food is a popular foreign food.
glad [glsed] adj.
If you are glad, you are happy.
-* I am glad you came to my party.
however [hauevar] adv.
However means despite or not being influenced by something.
-*■ She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.
injustice [ind3Astis] n.
Injustice is a lack of fairness or justice.
-+ Putting an innocent person in ja il is an act o f injustice.
international [mtarnaejanal] adj.
If something is international, it involves more than one country.
-*■ The United Nations is a powerful international organization.
lawyer Oo-.jax] n.
A lawyer works with the law and represents people in court.
-> The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.
mention [menjan] V.
To mention something is to talk about it.
-*■ The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having.
policy [palesi] n.
A policy is a rule.
-*■ He told us that his policy was to put customers first.
social [soujsl] adj.
If something is social, it is about many people in a community.
-*■ People should come together and fix the world’s social problems.
speech [spi:tj] n.
A speech is something said to a group of people.
-* She gave a speech to the class.
Staff [stasf] n.
A staff is a group of people working together in a company.
-» My dad has a staff of four people to help him at the office.
toward [tawo:rd] prep.
If you go toward something, you go closer to it.
-* Santa walked toward my house with a special tree.
wood [wud] n.
Wood is the thing that trees are made of.
-»I put the pieces of wood in a pile.
Unit 20
achieve [atM v.
To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard.
-»I was happy that I could achieve my goal.
a d vise [edvaiz] v.
To advise someone is to tell them what to do.
-* My mother often advises people about their money.
alrea d y [oilredi] adv.
If something happens already, it happens before a certain time.
— It is already time for the movie to start. Let’s go in.
b a sic [beisik] a d j.
If something is basic, it is very simple or easy.
-* I learned some basic English skills in school today.
bit [bit] n.
A bit is a small amount of something.
-> I ate a bit o f chocolate before I went to bed.
consider [kansidsr] v.
To consider something means to think about it.
-* Pete didn’t like his job. He considered getting a new one.
destro y [distr5i] v.
To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
-» The glass was destroyed.
entertain [enta/lein] v.
To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy.
-» The clown entertained the kids at the party.
extra [ekstra] adj.
If something is extra, it is more than what is needed.
-» The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.
g o a l [goul] n.
A goal is something you work toward.
-*■ Her goal was to become a doctor.
lie [iai] v.
To lie is to say or write something untrue to deceive someone.
-* Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.
meat [mkti n.
Meat is food made of animals.
-*■ This piece of meat I ’m eating tastes very good.
opinion [apinjan] n.
An opinion is a thought about a person or a thing.
-* Meg told me her opinion of my story. She said it was not funny.
real irf»n adj.
If something is real, it actually exists.
-*• The handbag has a stamp on it, so it’s real.
reflect brnm v.
To reflect is when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image.
-» Her face was reflected on the smooth glass.
regard [rigard] v.
To regard someone or something is to think of them in a certain way.
-+ The boy regarded the g irl as a good friend.
serve isarvi v.
To serve someone is to give them food or drinks.
-»He served us our drinks quickly.
vegetable [ved3Stabal] n.
A vegetable is a plant used as food.
-» Carrots are my favorite vegetable.
war [wo.r] n.
A war is a big fight between two groups of people.
-* Many young men died in the war.
worth [wa:re] a d j.
If something is worth an amount of money, it costs that amount.
-* Our house is worth a lot of money.
Unit 21
appear [apiar] v.
To appear is to seem.
-»She appeared to be sad. She was crying.
base [beis] n.
The base is the bottom of something.
-+ The base of the table has three legs.
brain [brein] n.
The brain is the organ in your head that lets you think.
-» You must use your brain to solve the problem.
career [kanar] n.
A career is a job that you do for a large part of your life.
— He was in the hospitality business for most of his career.
C le r k [klark] n.
A clerk is a type of worker. Clerks in a store help customers.
-♦ The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.
e f f o r t [Start] n.
Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something.
-*■ He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.
enter [enter] v.
To enter a place is to go into it.
-*• Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.
excellent [eksalant] adj.
When something is excellent, it is very good.
-* I got an excellent score on my school test.
hero [hi:rou] n.
A hero is a brave person who does things to help others.
-* To children, the man in the blue and red costume was a real hero.
hurry [ha ri]
To hurry is to do something quickly.
-♦ I hurried home on my bike.
inform [inform] v.
To inform someone is to tell them about something.
-♦ I called and informed her about my idea.
later [leita:r] adv.
Later means after the present, expected, or usual time.
-»She missed the train, so she’ll arrive a little later than expected.
leave dm v .
To leave means to go away from someone or something.
-*■ He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home.
locate [loukeit] v.
To locate something is to find it.
-+1 could not locate my keys in the house.
nurse [ners] n.
A nurse is a person who helps sick people in the hospital.
-► A nurse helped me get better.
operation [apereijan] n.
An operation is when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body.
-* The operation on my arm was a success.
r pain tpein] n.
Pain is the feeling that you have when you are hurt.
-»His head was full of pain.
r refuse [rifju:z] v.
To refuse something is to say “no” to it.
-» The dog refused to play with the cat.
though [6ou] con).
Though is used when the second idea makes the first seem surprising.
-> Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.
various [vesrias] adj.
If something is various, there are many types of it.
-»She owned shoes of various styles.
Unit 22
actual [aektjual] a d j.
Actual means that something is real or true.
-+ This is the actual sword that the King owned, not a fake one.
amaze femeiz] *
To amaze someone is to surprise them very much.
-*■ The news in the paper amazed Jack.
charge [tja:/-d3] n.
A charge is the price to pay for something.
-+ The charge for the shirts was $15.00.
comfort [kAmfart] v.
To comfort someone means to make them feel better.
-* I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.
contact [kantaekt] v.
To contact someone is to speak or write to them.
-»■ I contacted Sue about my party.
customer [kAstamar] n.
A customer is a person who buys something at a store.
-» The customer put a few items in a bag.
deliver [dili'var] v.
To deliver something is to take it from one place to another.
-»■ The man delivered Chinese food to my house.
earn [a:m] *
To earn means to get money for the work you do.
-*■ He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.
gate [geit] n.
A gate is a type of door. Gates are usually made of metal or wood.
-»■ We want to put up a wooden gate around our house.
include [inklu:d] v.
To include something means to have it as part of a group.
-*■ Does this meal include a soft drink?
manage [maenid3j *
To manage something means to control or be in charge of it.
-»■ I had to manage the meeting myself.
mystery [misteri] n.
A mystery is something that is difficult to understand or explain.
-* The path on the map was a complete mystery to me.
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occur t e r i v.
To occur means to happen.
-* When did the thunderstorm occur?
opposite [dpazit] n.
If A is the opposite of B, A is completely different from B.
-+ The opposite of black is white.
plate [pieit] n.
A plate is a flat round thing that you put food on.
-* I put my plate down so I could put some food on it.
receive [risdv] *
To receive something is to get it.
— I received a present on my birthday.
reward [riwoird] n.
A reward is something given in exchange for good behavior or work.
-* He was given a reward for his excellent performance.
set [set] *
To set something is to put it somewhere.
-► Please set the dice down on the table.
steal [istu] *
To steal is to take something that is not yours.
-* The men tried to steal money from the bank.
thief [ei:f] n.
A thief is someone who quietly takes things that do not belong to them.
-> A thief broke into our home and took my mother's jewelry.
Unit 23
advance [advaens] /,
To advance is to go forward.
-» He advanced up the ladder slowly.
athlete [aeelirt] n.
An athlete is a person who plays sports.
-*■ Some athletes can play many sports very well.
average [aevaridj] adj.
If something is average, it is at a normal level.
-► I ’m not rich or poor; I ’m average.
behavior [biheivjar] n.
Your behavior is the way you act.
-» Their behavior was good this semester. They didn’t cause trouble.
behind [bihaind] prep.
Behind means to be at the back of something.
-* The little girl was hiding behind a tree.
course [koxs] n.
A course is a class in school.
-»I took a P.E. course in school this year.
lower [louar] v.
To lower something is to make it go down.
-* The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.
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match [maetll v.
To match is to be the same or similar.
-*■ The two shoes matched. They looked the same.
member [member] n.
A member is a person who is part of a group.
-* Julie is the newest member of our team.
mental [mentl] a d j.
If something is mental, it has to do with your mind.
-*• I made a mental picture of the room.
passenger [paesand3ad n .
A passenger is a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane.
-* One passenger was standing in the subway train.
personality [pairsanaelati] n.
Your personality is what you are like and how you behave.
-♦ John has a bad personality.
poem [pouim] n .
A poem is a short kind of writing.
-*■ William Shakespeare wrote many poems.
pole [poul] n.
A pole is a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things.
—■ The flag was hanging from the flag pole.
remove [rimu:v] *
To remove something is to take it away.
-*• I removed the nail from the board.
safety i s m n.
Safety means to be the condition of being safe and free from danger.
-► For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.
Shoot [Ju t] v.
To shoot is to fire something like a bullet at someone or something.
-* The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.
sound [saund] y.
To sound means to make a noise.
-» The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.
swim [swim] v.
To swim is to move through water.
-> I love to swim in the ocean.
web [web] n.
A web is a home made by a spider.
-► Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage.
Unit 24
block tblak] n .
A block is a solid piece of wood, stone or ice.
-»I saw a block of ice on the floor.
cheer itner] *
To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.
-* The crowd all cheered when the home team won.
complex [kampleks] a d j.
If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understan
A jig-saw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.
critic fcrftiw n.
A critic is someone who give their opinions about movies, books, plays
-» The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.
event [ivent] n.
An event is something that happens, especially something important.
-* Finishing high school was a major event in his life.
e x e r c is e [eksarsaiz] v.
To exercise is to run or play sports so that you can be healthy.
-> You should exercise every day.
fit [fit] v.
If something fits, it is small enough orthe right size to go there.
-> The colorful eggs fit into the box.
friendship [frendjip] n.
Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends.
-♦ Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.
guide [gaid] n.
A guide is someone who shows you where to go.
-* We followed a guide at the park.
lack [laek] n .
If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it.
-► His only problem is a lack of money.
passage [paesid3l n.
A passage is a long area with walls that goes from one place to another.
-» The long passage led us to the other side of the field.
perform [perform] v.
To perform is to do something in front of people who watch.
-► He will perform a song for the class.
pressure [prefer] n.
Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something.
-♦ They put pressure on him to change his mind.
probable [prabebal] a d j.
If something is probable, it is likely to happen.
-* It is probable that you will get a good grade if you study for the test.
public [pAblik] a d j.
If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use.
-»I went to the public park to play with my friends.
strike [straik] v.
To strike someone or something is to hit them.
-*■ She struck the other g irl in the face.
support [sepoirt] v.
To support something is to like it and help it be successful.
-»Everyone at work supports the new plan.
task [taesk] n.
A task is work that someone has to do.
-* Who has the task of building the brick w all?
term [ta:/m] n .
A term is a word for something.
-»/ often use the term “ oops” when I make a mistake.
unite [jumait] v.
To unite is to get together to do something.
-* If we unite, we can finish our project faster.
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associate [asoujieit] /.
To associate means to connect something with a person or thing.
—■ Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.
environment [invaiaranmant] n.
The environment is the place where people work or live.
-» Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.
factory [faektari] n.
A factory is a building where things are made or put together.
-» We have only one factory in our town.
feature mar] n.
A feature is an important part of something.
-» The cell phone has many features.
instance [instans] n.
An instance is an example of something.
-♦ I have never experienced an instance o f hate. Have you?
involve [invalv] v.
To involve means to be actively taking part in something.
-♦ The whole family was involved in playing the game.
medicine [medasan] n.
Medicine is something you take to feel better or treat an illness.
-* The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.
mix Imiks] n .
A mix is different things put together.
-*• The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.
organize [6:rganaiz] v.
To organize is to plan or get ready for an event.
-»Make a list to help you organize the things you need.
period [piariad] n.
A period is an amount of time when something happens.
-*■ In one period in Europe, there were many knights.
populate [papjeleit] v.
If people populate an area, they live there.
-» Billions of people populate the Earth.
produce [prad/u:s] v.
To produce something is to make or grow it.
-► This tree produces apples every year.
range freind3] n.
A range is a number or a set of similar things.
-»I saw a range of cars to choose from.
recognize [rekagnaiz] v.
To recognize something is to know it because you have seen it before.
-*■ I recognized an old friend from many years ago.
regular tregjala:r] a d j.
If something is regular, it happens often and in equal amounts of time.
-» Our regular lunch time is around noon.
sign [sain] n.
A sign is a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.
-» The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.
tip [tip] n.
A tip is a pointed end of something.
-* The tip of his pen was very sharp.
tradition [tredifsn] n.
A tradition is something people have been doing for a long time.
-*■ Marriage is a tradition all over the world.
trash [traej] n.
Trash is waste material or unwanted or worthless things.
-*• Please take out the trash; it smells bad.
wide [waid] a d j.
If something is wide, it is large from side to side.
-* The door was as wide as my arms.
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advice [edvais] n.
Advice is an opinion about what to do.
-* I don’t know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advicel
along [alo:r]] prep.
Along means to move from one part of a road, river, etc. to another.
-* Walk along this tunnel for ten minutes, and you’ll see a door on the left.
attention [atenfan] n.
Attention is the notice, thought, or consideration of someone.
-* His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.
attract fetraekt] v.
To attract means to make a person or thing come closer or be intereste
-» The magnet attracted the metal.
climb [klaim] v.
To climb means to use your hands and feet to go up on something.
-*■ The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.
drop [drop] v.
To drop is to fall or allow something to fall.
-* A sm all amount of water dropped from the bottle.
final [fams I] adj.
If something is final, it is the last part.
-* In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.
further [fa:r5e:r] adj.
Further is used to say something is from a distance or time.
-♦ The escalator is further along than I thought.
imply [implai] v.
To imply something is to suggest it without saying it.
-»■ The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didn’t say so.
maintain [meintein] v.
To maintain means to make something stay the same.
The balls maintain constant movement.
neither [nhdar] adv.
You use neither to connect two negative statements.
-> Neither the pass on the left nor the pass on the right will lead us home.
otherwise [Adarwaiz] adv.
Otherwise means different or in another way.
-*It’s good to stay active; otherwise, you’ll gain weight.
physical [fizikal] adj.
If something is physical, it is related to your body and not your mind.
-+ Biking is good for your physical health.
prove ipm:v] v.
To prove something is to show that it is true.
-> My teacher proved the answer on the board.
react [rtaekt] V.
To react is to act in a certain way because of something that happened.
-*• James reacted badly to the news.
ride [raid] v.
To ride something is to travel on it. You can ride an animal, a bike, etc.
-»I will ride a roller-coaster for the first time today.
situated [si'tjueitid] adj.
If something is situated somewhere, it is in that place.
-> The white board is situated between the two men.
society [sasaiati] n.
Society is people and the way that they live.
-♦ Society expects people to be good and honest.
standard [staenda:rd] n.
A standard is what people consider normal or good.
-* This older model TV is below our store’s standards.
suggest [safest] v.
To suggest something means to give an idea or plan about it.
-► He suggested that we go to see his boss.
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actually [aektfuali] adv.
Actually means in fact or really.
-*■ My dad looks a little mean, but actually he’s very kind.
bite [bait] n.
Bite is the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something.
-* The boy took a big bite out of his hamburger.
C O aSt [koust] n.
The coast is the land by an ocean.
-*■ I stayed on the southern coast o f Australia.
deal [dhi] n.
A deal is an agreement that you have with another person.
-* I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.
desert [dezart] n.
The desert is an area of land without many plants or water.
-* Not many plants grow in the desert.
earthquake [arekweik] n.
An earthquake is a shaking movement of the ground.
-* The building shook during the earthquake.
effective [ifektiv] adj.
If something is effective, it works well.
-»Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.
examine [igzaemin] V.
To examine something is to look at it carefully.
-* The doctor examined my eyes today.
false Bb:ls] adj.
If something is false, it is not correct.
-»If you think the answer is false, press the red button.
gift [gift] n.
A gift is something you give someone.
-*■ Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
hunger [hAngar] n.
Hunger is the feeling that you get when you need to eat.
-*• After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.
imagine [imaed3in] v.
To imagine something is to think of it in your mind.
-* Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.
journey n.
A journey is a long trip.
-* I went on a journey across the country with my parents.
puzzle [pAzi] n.
A puzzle is something that is hard to understand.
-+ The question was a puzzle to him.
quite [kwait] adv.
Quite is used to say that something is complete or very much.
-*■ I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy.
rather [rse5a:r] adv.
Rather is used when you want to do one thing but not the other.
-* I would rather have the red one than the blue one.
specific [spisi'fik] adj.
If something is specific, it is precise or exact.
-*■ Please choose a specific place on the map.
tour [tua:r] n.
A tour is a short trip in which you see many sights.
-* I took a tour of Asia and Europe.
trip [trip] n.
A trip is a journey to a certain place.
—• Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.
value [vselju:] n.
If something has value, it is worth a lot of money.
Matthew found a treasure of very high value.
Unit 28
band [basnd] n.
A band is a group of people who play music.
-+ My brother is in a rock band.
barely [bearli] adv.
Barely means by the smallest amount, almost not.
-► I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.
boring [bo:rir]] adj.
If something is boring, it is not fun.
-»I think the Internet is boring.
c a n c e l [kaensal] v.
To cancel means to decide that an event or a request will not happen.
-♦ She cancelled the rest of her plans because of the rain.
driveway [draivwei] n.
A driveway is a short private road that leads to a person’s home.
— The long driveway led us to their new house.
garbage [ga:rbid3] n.
Garbage is waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.
-» The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.
instrument [instramant] n.
An instrument is something designed to do a certain task like music.
-*■ My favorite musical instrument is the piano.
lis t [list] n.
A list is a record of information printed with an item on each line.
-* My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.
magic [meed3ik] n.
Magic is the power to do impossible things.
-*• The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.
message [mesid3] n.
A message is a set of words that you send to someone.
-> I left a message for you in the envelope.
notice [noutis] v.
To notice something is to see it for the first time.
-*■ Did you notice the view?
own [oun] v.
To own something means to have it. That thing belongs to you.
-♦ My grandfather owns that house.
predict \pMwa v.
To predict something is to say that it will happen.
-»She predicted that I would get married next year.
professor [prafesar] n.
A professor is a person who teaches in college.
-»Mike’s science professor knows a lot about physics.
rush mi v.
To rush is to go somewhere or do something very quickly.
-*■ Nancy rushed to finish her homework.
schedule [sked3u(:)l] n.
A schedule is a plan that tells you when to do things.
-» What is your class schedule for today?
share tjear] v.
To share something is to give some of it to another person.
-*■ Jimmy shared his apple with me.
stage [steid3] n.
A stage is a place where actors or musicians act or sing.
-»A large screen was on the stage.
storm [storm] n.
A storm is very bad weather. There is a lot of rain or snow.
-> Did that storm wake you up last night?
within [widin] prep.
You use within to say that something is inside another thing.
— Within the box, there was a pizza.
advertise [sedvartaiz] v.
To advertise is to tell people about something on TV, radio, etc.
-» They used a rabbit to help them advertise their product.
assign [asain] v.
To assign something to someone is to tell them to do it.
-► I assigned the worker an important task.
audience [5:dians] n.
An audience is a group of people who watch something together.
-» There was a large audience at the game.
breakfast [brekfast] n.
Breakfast is the first meal of the day.
-+1 eat breakfast at 8:00 every morning.
competition [kdmpatijan] n.
A competition is a contest to see who is the best at something.
-* He won the running competition over the weekend.
COOl [ku:l] adj.
If the weather is cool, it is a little bit cold.
-» The weather is cool in the fall.
gain [gein] v.
Ifyou gain something, you get more of it.
-♦ I gained some weight over the summer.
importance [imp5:/t9ns] n.
Importance means the quality or condition of being needed or valued.
VIPs are people of great importance.
knowledge [nalid3] n.
Knowledge is information that you have about something.
-*A music teacher should have good knowledge of music.
major [meid3a:/-] adj.
If something is major, it is big or important.
-> I have a major problem. My boss wants me to redo my project!
mean imi:n] adj.
Mean describes someone who is unkind or cruel.
-*• My co-worker is a very mean person. He gets angry very quickly.
prefer [prifar] v.
Ifyou prefer something, you want it more than something else.
-»I prefer to take the path that will lead me to a bright future.
president [prezidant] n.
A president is the leader of a country.
-► The president of our country made an important announcement.
progress [pragras] n.
Progress is the act of getting closer to doing or finishing something.
-* Our company made financial progress this year.
respect [rispektj n.
Respect is a good opinion of someone because they are good.
-♦ I have great respect for firemen.
ric h [ritj] adj.
Ifyou are rich, you have a lot of money.
-»He’s rich. He can buy anything he wants.
skill tskii] n.
A skill is the knowledge and ability that allows you to do something well.
-♦ A snowboarder must have the right skills to do well.
somehow [sAmhau] adv.
Somehow means in a way or by some means which is not known.
-* He somehow had to find a way to reach the life preserver.
strength [strerj/ce] n.
Strength is the physical power that you have.
-► Exercising will increase your strength and give you more power.
vote [vout] V.
To vote is to officially choose between two or more things.
-* I voted for Billy to be our class president.
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above [abAv] prep.
If something is above, it is at a higher level than something else.
-» He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.
ahead [ahed] adv.
If something is ahead of something else, it is in front of it.
-* The blue car drove on ahead of us.
amount [amaunt] n.
An amount is how much there is of something.
-♦ Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?
belief m-.n n.
A belief is a strong feeling that something is correct or true.
-* A preacher or priest should have a strong b elief in God.
center [sentar] n.
The center of something is the middle of it.
-* The center of a dart board is the most important spot.
common [kdmenj adj.
If something is common, it happens often or there is much of it.
-* It is common for snow to fall in the winter.
COSt [ko:st] v.
To cost is to require expenditure or payment.
-*• These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.
demonstrate [demanstreit] v.
To demonstrate something is to show how it is done.
-► She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.
different [difarant] adj.
Different describes someone or something that is not the same as others.
-» Each of my sisters has a different hair style from one another.
evidence [evidans] n.
Evidence is a fact or thing that you use to prove something.
-♦ He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.
honesty fanfeta n.
Honesty means the quality of being truthful or honest.
-+ A courtroom should be a place of honesty.
idiom [idiam] n.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from its words.
-*• The idiom “ when pigs fly ” means that something will never happen.
independent imdipendant] adj.
If something is independent, it is not controlled by something else.
-»She chose to live an independent life in the country.
inside [msaid] n.
Inside means the inner part, space or side of something.
-» The inside of the box was empty.
master [maesta:/-] n.
A master is a person who is very good at something.
-* My brother is a master of taekwondo.
memory [memari] n.
A memory is something you remember.
-» The memory of my first time in the city will always be the best.
proper [prdpar] adj.
If something is proper, it is right.
-* It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road.
scan [skaen] v.
To scan something is to look at it very carefully.
-* You must scan each person closely.
section [sekjan] n.
A section is a part of something larger.
-* The green section of the graph is the most important part.
surface [sa:/1is] n.
The surface of something is the top part or outside of it.
-♦ The surface of the moon is very rough.
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