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Cruel (adj) The cruel man yelled at his sister. |
When someone is cruel, they do bad things to hurt others. |
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Pleased (adj) She was pleased with the phone call she received. |
When someone is pleased, then are happy. |
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Promise (v) He promised to return my key by tomorrow. |
To promise is to say you will do something for sure. |
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Trick (n) His card trick really surprised us. |
A trick is something you do to fool another person. |
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Approach (v) The boy approached his school. |
To approach something means to move close to it. |
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experiment (n) The student did an experiment in science class. |
An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen. |
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among (prep) There was a red apple among the green ones. |
If you are among certain things, they are all around you. |
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chart (n) We used a chart to see how we had improved. |
A chart is a list of information. |
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cloud (n) The sky was filled with white clouds. |
A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky. |
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comprehend (v) Henry could not comprehend the message. |
To comprehend something is to understand it. |
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describe (v) They described their tree as colourful with gold ribbon and a star. |
To describe is to say or white what someone or something is like. |
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fail (v) Since he failed to get the job, he was sad. |
To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do. |
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grade (n) I managed to get good grades on my report card. |
A grade is a score or mark given to someone's work. |
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solve (n) All the students could easily solve the math problem. |
To solve something is to find an answer to it. |
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suppose (v) I suppose I should go home. |
To suppose is to guess. |
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view (v) Micheal likes to view himself in the mirror. |
To view is to look at something. |
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behave (v) She always behaves well when her father is around. |
to behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good. |
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concern (n) I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper. |
concern is a feeling of worry. |
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content (adj) The baby looked very content sitting on the floor. |
To be content is to be happy and not want more. |
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appropriate (adj) It's appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office. |
When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal. |
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avoid (v) Avoid the broken bottle on the floor. |
To avoid something is to stay away from it. |
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expect (v) I expect the bus to be here very soon. |
If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen. |
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frequently (adj) We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week. |
When something happens frequently, it happens often. |
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habit (n) Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you. |
A habit is a thing that you do often. |
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instruct (v) My teacher instructs us in several subject. |
To instruct is to teach. |
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issue (n) The men spoke about issues that were important to the people. |
An issue is an important topic. |
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none (pron) He spent all his money. There is none left. |
None means not any of someone or something. |
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patient (adj) I had to be patient and wait until 5 o'clock to leave. |
If a person is patient, they don't become angry or upset easily. |
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represent (v) My lawyer will represent me in court. |
To represent is to speak or act for a person or group. |
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spread (v) I like to spread butter on my toast. |
To spread is to move quickly to more places. |
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stroll (v) My dog and I strolled through the park today. |
To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly. |
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aware (adj) I was not aware of the ringing phone. |
If you are aware of something, you know about it. |
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judgment (n) It's good judgment to recycle your aluminium cans. |
Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions. |
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probably (adv) I'll probably be home by midnight. |
used to mean that something is very likely. |
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likely (adv) I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight. |
If something is likely happens, it will probably happen. |
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request (v) The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus. |
To request something is to ask for it. |
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reside (n) My brother and his family reside in a lovely house on the beach.
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to reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time. |
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permanent (adj) a permanent job |
continuing forever or for a long time. |
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visible (adj) The moon and the stars were visible in the night sky. |
If something is visible, it can be seen. |
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advantage (n) being tall is an advantage to a basketball player. |
An advantage is something that helps you. |
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cause (v) The cold weather caused her to get sick. |
To cause is to make something happen. |
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choice (v) I had my choice of five doors to open. |
A choice is the act or possibility of picking something. |
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community (n) The kids from my community usually play together. |
A community is a group of people who live together. |
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face (v) My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences. |
If you face a problem, you deal with it. |
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spirit (n) evil spirits |
something which people believe exists but does not have a physical body, such as a ghost |
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individual (n) Only one individual could win the bicycle race. |
An individual is one person. |
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wise (adj) Many people believe that owls are very wise animals. |
To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices. |
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announce (v) He announced to everyone his new idea for the company. |
To announce something is to make it known. |
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claim (v) He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak. |
To claim means to say that something is true. |
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contribute (n) We decided to contribute money to the new hospital. |
To contribute to something means to do something to make it successfully. |
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divide (v) We divided the pizza. |
To divide something is to make into smaller parts. |
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expert (n) The wizard was an expert at magic. |
An expert is someone who is very good at doing something. |
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force (n) He used all his force to try and open the door. |
Force is a person's strength or power. |
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harm (n) A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful. |
Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something. |
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lay (v) Don't lay your socks on the floor. |
To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position. |
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peace (n) A white dove is a symbol for peace. |
Peace is a time without war. |
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sense (v) I could sense that he was watching me. |
To sense something is to know about it without being told. |
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therefore (adv) He is fat. Therefore, he will go on diet. |
Therefore means for this reason. |
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accept (v) I accepted the girl's very nice gift. |
To accept something that is offered is to take it. |
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arrange (v) Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play. |
To arrange things is to put them in the right place. |
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in order to (prob) She worked all summer in order to save enough money for a holiday. |
...mak/mek için |
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attend (v) My sister and I attend the same school. |
To attend something is to go to it. |
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balance (v) We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball. |
To balance something is to keep it from falling. |
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contrast (n) The contrast between my parents is very noticeable. |
A contrast is the sharp difference between two things. |
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noticeable (adj) The contrast between my parents is very noticeable. |
belirgin, kolay görülebilen |
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sharp (adj) Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors. |
in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else. |
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encourage (n) My football coach will encourage us when we are losing. |
To encourage someone is to make them want to do something. |
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familiar (adj) The two friends were very familiar with each other. |
If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well. |
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grab (v) I grabbed a pear from the tree. |
To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly. |
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pear (n) an oval-shaped, pale green or yellow fruit |
armut |
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necessary (adj) It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country. |
If something is necessary, you must do it. |
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propose (v) Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year. |
To propose something is to say that is should be done. |
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purpose (n) The purpose of exercising is to get in shape. |
A purpose is the reason that you do something. |
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release (v) She released the bird from her hands. |
To release something is to stop holding it. |
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require (v) We require teachers to have a university degree. |
To require something is to say that it is necessary. |
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single (adj) I have a single key in my hand. |
If something is single, then there is only one. |
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success (n) My daughter was a big success at school. |
Success is doing something wee that you cloose to do. |
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tear (v) It is easy to tear paper. |
To tear something means to pull it apart. |
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theory (n) We talked about Einstein's theory of relavitiy in class. |
A theory is an idea about how something works. |
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pattern (n) My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people's. |
A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized. |
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against (prep) They both leaned against the wall. |
To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it. |
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emotion (n) Anger is a common emotion that we all feel. |
Anger is a common emotion that we all feel. |
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frank (adj) The teacher had a frank discussion with her students. |
If you are frank, you are being very honest. |
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pleasant (adj) The character had a pleasant look on its face. |
If something is pleasant, you enjoy it. |
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prevent (v) The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands. |
To prevent something is to stop it from happening. |
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benefit (n) Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds. |
A benefit is a good thing. |
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certain (adj) I am certain that zebras have stripes. |
If your are certain about something, you know it is true. |
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chance (n) I had a chance to see the Roman Celiseum last summer. |
A chance is an opportunity to do something. |
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effect (n) The medicine had a good effect on the boy. |
An effect is a change made by something else. |
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essential (adj) It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive. |
If something is essential, it is very important and necessary. |
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focus (v) My mom always help me to focus on my school work. |
To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it. |
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function (n) The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark. |
The function of something is what it does. |
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image (n) The image of her eye was very clear. |
The image of something is a picture of it. |
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primary (adj) His primary thoughts are about money. |
If something is primary, it is the most important thing. |
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proud (adj) She is proud of picture she drew of her house. |
If someone else proud, they are happy about what they have done. |
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remain (v) My sister had to remain home since she was sick. |
To remain somewhere is to stay there. |
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separate (adj) New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America. |
If two things are separate, they are not together. |
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site (n) We found the perfect site for our picnic. |
A site is a place. |
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tail (n) Our dog wags its tail when it's happy. |
A tail is a part of an animal's body, sticking out forum its rear or back. |
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anymore (adj) Her old pants don't fit her anymore. |
Anymore means any longer. |
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berry (n) The berry looked delicious. |
A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees. |
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compete (v) He will compete with very good athletes. |
To compete is to try to be better than someone. |
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creature (n) The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise. |
A creature is any living thing. |
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either (conj) You can choose to be either white or black when you play chess. |
Either is used with "or" to say there are two or more possibilities. |
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introduce (v) I introduced myself to our newest co-worker today. |
To introduce someone or something is to say who they are. |
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sail (v) I love to sail my boat on the lake. |
To sail is to move a boat on the water. |
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serious (adj) The accident was very serious. |
When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe. |
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article (n) Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game? |
An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine. |
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attitude (n) Join has a bad attitude. He's always angry. |
Someone's attitude is the way they feel and think. |
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compare (v) If you compare cats and dogs, you'll see that they're both good pets. |
To compare means to say how two things are the same and different. |
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judge (v) The boy was going to judge how his mother's turkey tasted. |
To judge something is to say if it is good or bad. |
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material (n) Brick is a good material for building houses. |
A material is what is used to make something. |
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meal (n) Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods. |
A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. |
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neighbor (n) I like my neighbor because he's very friendly. |
A neighbour is a person who lives near you. |
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profit (n) I made a small profit from selling my old clothes. |
A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something. |
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shape (n) The triangle is my favorite shape. |
A shape is a simple form like a square or circle. |
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space (n) I don't have much space for things in my small house. |
A space is an empty area. |
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cell (n) The jail cell was very small. |
A cell is a small room where a person is locked in. |
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contain (v) The mailbox contained a letter. |
To contain something is to have it inside. |
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crop (n) Wheat is a crop that is made into bread. |
A crop is food that a farmer grows. |
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demand (v) The workers demanded to be paid more money. |
To demand something is to say strongly what you want it. |
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equal (adj) Both students are aqua in age. |
To be equal is to be the same. |
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feed (v) Mother feeds my baby brother everyday. |
To feed is to give food. |
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increase (v) They've increased the price of gas by 15 cents! |
To increase something is to make it larger or more. |
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owe (v) I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back. |
To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another. |
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position (n) How can you sit in that position? |
A position is the way something is placed. |
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raise (v) We had to work together to raise the last piece. |
To raise something is to lift it up. |
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responsible (adj) I try to be responsible and save money. |
If a person is responsible, they do the right things. |
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sight (n) I saw the pyramids of Egypt, What a sight. |
A sight is something interesting to see. |
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spot (n) The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals. |
A spot is a place where something happens. |
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structure (n) They just build a beautiful new structure downtown. |
A structure is a building. |
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whole (adj) I ate the whole pie. We don't have any more. |
Whole means all of something. |
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control (v) To control the TV, just push the buttons. |
To control something is to make it do what you want. |
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description (n) I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police. |
A description of someone or something says what they are like. |
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direct (adj) The green path is a direct route to my house. |
If something is direct, it goes straight between two places. |
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limit (n) My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone. |
A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow. |
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local (n) The local market in my neighbourhood sell all the food we need. |
If something is local, it's nearby. |
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magical (adj) The fireworks made the night sky look so magical. |
Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special. |
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novel (n) He wrote a great novel about ancient China. |
A novel is a book that tells a story. |
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outline (n) Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline. |
An outline is the plan for a story or essay. |
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poet (n) William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets. |
A poet is a person who writes poems. |
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scene (v) A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes. |
A scene is one part of a book or movie. |
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sheet (n) I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework. |
A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper. |
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silly (adj) I made a silly mistake of dropping mom's vase. |
If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought. |
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lack (n) a lack of food/money |
not having something, or not having enough of something |
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suffer (v) Her headache made her suffer all day. |
To suffer is to feel pain. |
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across (prep) He walked across the board to the other side. |
To go across something is to go the other side of it. |
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consume (v) Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti. |
To consume something means to eat or drink it. |
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excite (v) I heard about the school dance on friday. This excited me. |
To excite someone means to make them happy an interested. |
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extreme (adj) His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily. |
If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree. |
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fortunate (adj) I was fortunate to get a seat. |
If you are fortunate, you are lucky. |
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happen (v) I happened to meet some new friends at school today. |
If someone happens to do something, they do it by change. |
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length (n) The length of the floor is three meters. |
The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other. |
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observe (v) To observe something is to watch it. |
Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains. |
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opportunity (n) I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle. |
An opportunity is a change to do something. |
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prize (n) I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test. |
A prize is something of value that is given to the winner. |
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realize (v) After I left my house, I realised that I left the light on. |
To realize is to suddenly understand. |
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respond (v) When the teacher asked the question, we all responded. |
To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said. |
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wonder (v) The young mother wondered if she'd have a boy or girl. |
To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know. |
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yet (adv) We can't go out yet; we're still eating. |
Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now. |
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ancient (adj) I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome. |
If something is ancient, it is very old. |
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board (n) The sign was made of a few wooden boards. |
A board is flat piece of wood. |
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century (n) Our company is celebrating a century of business in London. |
A century is one hundred years. |
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clue (n) The detective found some clues on the sidewalk. |
A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime. |
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concert (n) I enjoyed the concert last night. The band was very good. |
A concert is an event where you listen to people play music. |
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county (n) He wanted to represent the citizens of his county. |
A county is the largest political division of a state in the US. |
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exist (v) Do you really think that unicorns ever existed? |
To exist is to be real. |
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flat (and) My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend. |
Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts. |
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hidden (adj) The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot. |
Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find. |
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officer (n) The soldiers followed the orders the officer. |
An officer is a leader in the army. |
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pound (v) He pounded the nail with the hammer. |
To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force. |
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publish (v) That company publishes daily newspapers. |
To puplish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell. |
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wealth (n) One of the most important things to some people is wealth. |
Wealth is a large amount of money. |