My English Dictionary

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statue (n.)

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A statue is an image of a person or animal made of stone or metal. I saw a beautiful statue of a lion today.

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surround (v.)

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To surround something is to close in on it from all sides. We surrounded the suspect on all four sides.

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argue (v.)

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To argue is to angrily speak to someone because you do not agree. We argued about where to go for dinner.

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thief (n.)

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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.

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motion (n.)

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A motion is a movement that someone makes. The police officer made a motion with his hand.

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brief (adj.)

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If something is brief, it only lasts for a short time. The meeting this afternoon was very brief.

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lawyer (n.)

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A lawyer works with the law and represents people in court. The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.

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project (n.)

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A project is a type of work that you do for school or a job. His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.

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border (n.)

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A border is the edge of an area. The postcard had a pretty green border of pine needles.

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disadvantage (n.)

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A disadvantage is a situation where someone is likely to lose. Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.

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abroad (adv.)

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If someone goes or travels abroad, they go to another country. My brother wants to go abroad next year.

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fortunate (adj.)

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If you are fortunate, you are lucky. I was fortunate to get a seat.

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landscape (n.)

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A landscape is how an area of land looks. The landscape of the country is very green.

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polite (adj.)

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When someone is polite, they are acting in a thoughtful way. The boy was very polite: he behaved very thoughtfully.

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angle (n.)

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An angle is the direction from which you look at something. The giraffe turned its head to see from another angle.

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tradition (n.)

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A tradition is something people have been doing for a long time. Marriage is a tradition all over the world.

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inform (v.)

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To inform someone is to tell them about something. I called and informed her about my idea.

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forever (adv.)

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If something lasts forever, it means it lasts for all time. The young couple promised that they would love each other forever.

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amaze (v.)

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To amaze someone is to surprise them very much. The news in the paper amazed jack.

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real (adj.)

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If something is real, it actually exists. The handbag has a stamp on it, so it's real.

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select (v.)

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To select something is to choose it. I hope that I selected the right answers on the test.

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price (n.)

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The price of something is how much it costs. What is the price of this item?

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manage (v.)

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To manage something means to control or be in charge of it. I had to manage the meeting myself.

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ancestor (n.)

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An ancestor is a family member from the past. My ancestor came from Germany.

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local (adj.)

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If something is local, it is nearby. The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.

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wrap (v.)

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To wrap is to cover something on all sides. I wrapped his gift and put a bow on it.

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include (v.)

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To include something means to have it as part of a group. Does this meal include a soft drink?

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refuge (n.)

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A refuge is a place where you go to be safe. When it started to rain, she found refuge in the house.

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overweight (adj.)

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If someone is overweight, they are very fat. Roger eats too much, so now he's overweight.

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mutual (adj.)

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If something is mutual, it is felt in the same way by two or more people. Robert likes Sarah. The feeling is mutual.

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restore (v.)

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To restore something is to put it back the way it was. Victor restored the old car.

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rub (v.)

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To rub something is to push on it and move hand back and forth. Mom's feet were sore, so she rubbed them.

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senses (n.)

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Your senses are how you see, taste, feel and smell. It would be hard to live without your five senses.

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veterinarian (n.)

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A veterinarian is a doctor that takes care of animals. Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.

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bring (v.)

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To bring means to take someone or something to a person or place. Oscar will bring in all the boxes.

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goal (n.)

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A goal is something you work toward. Her goal was to become a doctor.

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remote (adj.)

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If something is remote, it is very far away and difficult to get to. It took many days to get to the remote island.

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pure (adj.)

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If something is pure, it is very clear and beautiful. The rose was pure, it had no dirt or imperfections.

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fit (v.)

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If something fits, it is small enough or the right size to go there. The colorful eggs fit into the box.

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anxious (adj.)

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When a person is anxious, they worry that something bad will happen. She was anxious about not making her appointment on time.

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mayor (n.)

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The mayor is the person in charge of a city. The mayor of my hometown is quite a powerful speaker.

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divide (v.)

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To divide something is to make it into smaller parts. We divided the pizza.

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loyal (adj.)

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To be loyal to something or someone is to agree to always help them. The three friends are very loyal to each other.

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whole (adj.)

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Whole means all of something. I ate the whole pie. We don't have any more.

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horizon (n.)

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The horizon is where the sky looks like it meets the ground. The sun dipped below the horizon.

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expedition (n.)

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An expedition is a long trip, usually to a place very far away. They got into their spaceship to begin their expedition.

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fresh (adj.)

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If something is fresh, it is new. I just bought these oranges. They are very fresh.

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enthusiastic (adj.)

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To be enthusiastic about something is to be excited by or interested in it. The man was enthusiastic about his job.

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protect (v.)

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To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt. Firemen protect us from fires.

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happen (v.)

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If someone happens to do something, they do it by chance. I happened to meet some new friends at school today.

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sculpture (n.)

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A sculpture is a piece of an art that is made from wood, clay, or stone. We saw an old sculpture of Buddha at the museum.

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disappoint (v.)

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To disappoint is to make one feel sad or unsatisfied. I do not want to disappoint my family, so I try to do well at school.

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consume (v.)

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To consume something means to eat or drink it. Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.

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sink (v.)

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To sink into something is to slowly fall into it. The boat had a hole in it, and it sank into the ocean.

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though (conj.)

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Though is used when the second idea makes the first seem surprising. Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.

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extreme (adj.)

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If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree. His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily.

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member (n.)

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A member is a person who is part of a group. Julie is the newest member of our team.

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appear (v.)

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To appear is to seem. She appeared to be sad. She was crying.

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policy (n.)

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A policy is a rule. He told us that his policy was to put customers first.

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indicate (v.)

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To indicate means to show, point or make something clear. He pointed to his eyes to indicate where he had hurt himself.

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persuade (v.)

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To persuade someone is to make them agree to do something. The children persuaded their parents to buy them gifts.

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log (n.)

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A log is a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree. The fire was too small, so we added another log to it.

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realize (v.)

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To realize is to suddenly understand. After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.

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overseas (adv.)

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If you go overseas, you go to a country on the other side of an ocean. John often goes overseas for vacations.

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route (n.)

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A route is the way you go from one place to another. I saw many new houses along the route to the city.

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intend (v.)

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To intent to do something means to plan to do it. I intend to finish college in three years.

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ruins (n.)

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Ruins are old buildings that are not used anymore. I visited some interesting ruins in Greece.

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occupation (n.)

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An occupation is a person's job. My father's occupation is a dentist.

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recommend (v.)

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To recommend something is to say that someone should do it. My doctor recommended that I get some exercise.

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battle (n.)

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A battle is a fight between two armies during a war. The battle lasted for many days.

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hardly (adv.)

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If something hardly happens, it almost does not happen at all. I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.

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spill (v.)

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To spill is to have something fall out of its container. I spilled the coffee on the table.

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dish (n.)

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A dish is a plate. She put a clean white dish on the table.

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explosion (n.)

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An explosion is a violent burst, usually with a loud sound. A nuclear explosion can cause great damage.

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opposite (n.)

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If A is the opposite of B, A is completely different from B. The opposite of black is white.

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tribe (n.)

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A tribe is a group of people who live in the same culture. There's a small tribe of people who live in the mountains of Spain.

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possess (v.)

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To possess something is to have it or own it. My uncle possesses three sheep, a chicken, a cow and a dog.

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temple (n.)

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A temple is a building that is used for religious purposes. The people visited the temple to pray.

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basis (n.)

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To do something on time's basis is how often you do it. My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis.

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steam (n.)

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Steam is water that has become hot and has turned into a misty gas. We could see the steam rise from the boiling water.

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share (v.)

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To share something is to give some of it to another person. Jimmy shared his apple with me.

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load (v.)

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To load is to put objects into something. The man loaded the boxes into a truck.

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biology (n.)

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Biology is the study of living things. We learned about the human heart in biology class.

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steady (adj.)

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When someone or something is steady, they are under control. The problem was hard but she remained steady and solved it.

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significant (adj.)

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When someone or something is significant, they are important. I read many significant novels as a literature major in university.

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lovely (adj.)

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If people or things are lovely, they are good-looking or beautiful. The trees look lovely in the fall.

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anger (v.)

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To anger someone is to make them mad. It angers me when people are rude.

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weapon (n.)

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A weapon is an object that can be used to hurt people. Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.

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mood (n.)

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A mood is the way someone is feeling. I am in a good mood because I did well on my math test.

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youth (n.)

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Youth is a time in people's lives when they are young. My mother wanted to be a nurse in her youth.

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fee (n.)

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A fee is an amount of money that a person or company asks for a service. I had to pay an hourly fee to speak with my lawyer.

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consequence (n.)

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A consequence is a result of a choice or action. As a consequence of missing my bus, I had to find another way to work.

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dive (v.)

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To dive is to jump into water. I will dive into the lake once we get there.

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occur (v.)

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To occur means to happen. When did the thunderstorm occur?

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volcano (n.)

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A volcano is a mountain with a hole on top where hot liquid comes out. When the volcano erupted, smoke and heat filled the air.

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fascinate (v.)

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To fascinate someone is to make them really like something. The kitten was fascinated by the ball of yarn.

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false (adj.)

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If something is false it is not correct. If you think the answer is false, press the red button.

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depress (v.)

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To depress someone is to make them sad. The bad news from work depressed the man.

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monster (n.)

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A monster is any imaginary frightening creature that looks strange. The monster scared everyone in the village.

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obey (v.)

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To obey means to follow what a law or a person says you must do. My little sister did not obey my mother. Now she is in trouble.

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comfort (v.)

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To comfort someone means to make them feel better. I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.

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factual (adj.)

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When something is factual, it is true. John learns about history from factual books.

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agree (v.)

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To agree is to say 'yes' or to think the same way. A: The food is very good in that restaurant. B: I agree with you.

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shoot (v.)

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To shoot is to fire something like a bullet at someone or something. The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.

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weed (n.)

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A weed is a plant, especially one that is not useful or wanted. The yard of the house was full of ugly weeds.

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eager (adj.)

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When a person is eager about something, they are excited about it. The man was eager to talk about the good news.

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alive (adj.)

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If someone or something is alive, they are not dead. My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.

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range (n.)

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A range is a number or a set of similar things. I saw a range of cars to choose from.

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awful (adj.)

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When something is awful, it is very bad. Her performance last night was awful.

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expert (n.)

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An expert is someone who is very good at doing something. The wizard was an expert at magic.

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scholar (n.)

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A scholar is a person who studies something and knows much about it. The scholar knew much about art history.

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lung (n.)

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A lung is the organ in the body that fills with air when breathing. Having strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.

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nevertheless (adv.)

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You use nevertheless to show that something goes against a fact. He is usually friendly. Nevertheless, he wasn't this afternoon.

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set (v.)

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To set something is to put it somewhere. Please set the dice down on the table.

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extra (adj.)

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If something is extra, it is more than what is needed. The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.

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speech (n.)

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A speech is something said to a group of people. She gave a speech to the class.

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enemy (n.)

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An enemy is a country that is fighting another country during a war. The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.

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mission (n.)

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A mission is an important job that is sometimes far away. The woman's mission was to help sick people.

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southern (adj.)

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If something is southern, it is in the direction of south. Taegu is located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula.

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cage (n.)

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A cage is something that holds an animal so it cannot leave. We put the parrots in their cage at night.

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military (n.)

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The military is the armed forces of a country. I joined the military after I finished high school.

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puzzle (n.)

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A puzzle is something that is hard to understand. The question was a puzzle to him.

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entrance (n.)

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An entrance is a place where someone can enter an area. The gate was locked, so Bill had to find a different entrance.

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colleague (n.)

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A colleague is somebody you work with. My colleague helped me finish the job.

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mystery (n.)

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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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household (n)

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A household is all the people who live in one house. Our household is made up of my father, my mother and me.

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remark (v.)

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To remark is to say something. The teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.

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colony (n.)

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A colony is a country controlled by another country. The USA was at one time a colony of Great Britain.

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command (v.)

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To command someone is to tell them to do something. The general commanded his army to attack.

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depart (v.)

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To depart is to leave some place so you can go to another place. The plane departed for Italy at 3:00 this afternoon.

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counsel (v.)

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To counsel someone is to listen and give advice about a problem. The teacher counseled the girl about her troubles.

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meteor (n.)

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A meteor is a rock from outer space that falls to Earth. We saw a meteor in the sky last night.

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debate (v.)

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To debate is to seriously discuss something with someone. The husband and wife debated over which TV to buy.

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observe (v.)

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To observe something is to watch it. Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.

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chief (n.)

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A chief is the leader of a group of people. The chief led the people through the mountains.

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mention (v.)

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To mention something is to talk about it. The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having.

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superior (adj.)

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If someone or something is superior, they are better than another. I think cooking outdoors is superior to cooking indoors.

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conclude (v.)

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To conclude is to arrive at a logical end by looking at evidence. I saw crumbs on my dog's face, so I concluded that he ate my cookie.

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estimate (v.)

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To estimate something means to make a guess about it. The boy estimated that he was one meter tall.

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exercise (v.)

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To exercise is to run or play sports that you can be healthy. You should exercise every day.

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confident (adj.)

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Confident means that one believes they can do something without failing. She was confident she could climb the mountain due to her training.

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victim (n.)

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A victim is a person that had something bad happen to them. I was a victim of a robbery.

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concert (n.)

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A concert is an event where you listen to people play music. I enjoyed the concert last night. The band was very good.

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refuse (v.)

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To refuse something is to say 'no' to it. The dog refused to play with the cat.

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bow (n.)

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A bow is a weapon made of curved wood and string that shoots arrows. He went hunting with a bow and arrow.

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deliver (v.)

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To deliver something is to take it from one place to another. The man delivered Chinese food to my house.

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convey (v.)

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To convey is to communicate or make ideas known. That picture of a crying child conveys a feeling of sadness.

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considerable (adj.)

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If something is considerable, it is large in size, amount or extent. They paid a considerable amount of money for that car.

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arrow (n.)

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An arrow is a thin, straight stick shot from a bow. The arrow flew through the air and hit the target.

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succeed (v.)

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To succeed is to complete something that you planned or tried to do. He will continue to work on the robot until he succeeds.

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shade (n.)

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The shade is a dark area that something makes when it blocks the sun. It was hot outside, so the boy sat in the shade of a tree.

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disturb (v.)

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To disturb someone means to upset them. The loud noise disturbed me while I was working.

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coast (n.)

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The coast is the land by an ocean. I stayed on the southern coast of Australia.

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honor (v.)

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When you honor people or things, you show respect for them. I honor my science teacher by working hard in class.

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bush (n.)

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A bush is a plant with many thin branches. It is smaller than a tree. My dad and I planted some small bushes around the house.

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clue (n.)

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A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime. The detective found some clues on the sidewalk.

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concentrate (v.)

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To concentrate on someone or something is to give your full attention. I could not concentrate on my homework because the room was so loud.

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hill (n.)

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A hill is a round area of land. It is higher than the land around it. The sun was rising above the green hills.

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capable (adj.)

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If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it. The Olympic athlete is capable of lifting a lot of weight.

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regard (v.)

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To regard someone or something is to think of them in a certain way. The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.

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cheat (v.)

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To cheat is to be dishonest so that you can win or do well. They cheated on the test by sharing answers.

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staff (n.)

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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.

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consider (v.)

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To consider something means to think about it. Pete didn't like his job. He considered getting a new one.

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broad (adj.)

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If something is broad, it is wide. The river is very long and broad.

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encourage (v.)

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To encourage someone is to make them want to do something. My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.

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lower (v.)

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To lower something is to make it go down. The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.

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unless (conj.)

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Unless means if not or except when. Unless you clean your room, you cannot play with your friends.

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exist (v.)

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To exist is to be real. Do you really think that unicorns ever existed?

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else (adj.)

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If you talk about something else, you talk about something different. I wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.

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ensure (v.)

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To ensure is to make certain that something happens. Eating good food ensures that we stay healthy.

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scream (v.)

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To scream means to make a loud noise with your mouth. The girl saw a spider and screamed.

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valley (n.)

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A valley is a low area of land between two mountains or hills. We looked at the valley below from the top of the mountain.

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impress (v.)

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To impress someone means to make that person proud. He was able to impress the girls with his new dance.

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suspect (v.)

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To suspect something is to believe that it is true. I suspect that those kids stole the money.

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marathon (n.)

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A marathon is a very long foot race just over 42 kilometers. I ran a marathon, and now my legs are tired.

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land (v.)

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To land means to come to the ground usually from a ship or aircraft. The parachutist landed safely on the ground.

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shadow (n.)

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A shadow is the dark area that is made when something blocks light. The man's shadow was taller than he was.

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upper (adj.)

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Upper means higher in position or place. A home's attic is at the upper part of the structure.

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path (n.)

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A path is a way from one place to another that people can walk along. We followed a path through the woods.

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trick (n.)

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A trick is something you do to fool another person. His card trick really surprised us.

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prove (v.)

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To prove something is to show that it is true. My teacher proved the answer on the board.

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edge (n.)

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The edge of something is the part of it that is farthest from the center. He ran to the edge of the cliff.

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pale (adj.)

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When something is pale, it does not have a bright color. The girl's skin was very pale.

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dictate (v.)

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To dictate something is to read it aloud so it can be written down. He dictated his speech so his secretary could write it down.

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brave (adj.)

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When people are brave, they are not afraid to face pain or danger. The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.

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relative (n.)

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A relative is a family member. My relatives came by to see the new baby.

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destination (n.)

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A destination is the place where someone or something is going to. The destination of this plane is Munich, Germany.

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trust (v.)

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To trust is to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right. I trust my friends. They don't tell my secrets to other people.

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delight (n.)

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Delight is a feeling of being very happy with something. He felt such delight after getting a promotion at work.

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definite (adj.)

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If something is definite, it is certain or sure to be true. There is a definite connection between hard work and success.

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opinion (n.)

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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.

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tool (n.)

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A tool is something that helps you do a task. We used a tool to fix the window.

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resort (v.)

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To resort to something is to depend on it in order to solve a problem. I hope they don't resort to violence to end the argument.

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solution (n.)

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A solution is a way to solve a problem. There are many problems. We need solutions!

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neither (adv.)

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You use neither to connect two negative statements. Neither the pass on the left nor the pass on the right will lead us home.

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meat (n.)

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Meat is food made of animals. This piece of meat I'm eating tastes very good.

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frustrate (v.)

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To frustrate is to prevent someone from fulfilling their desire. The machine frustrated me because I could not fix it.

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cheer (v.)

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To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement. The crowd all cheered when the home team won.

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authority (n.)

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Authority is the power that someone has because of their position. The policeman has authority on the streets.

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career (n.)

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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.

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boot (n.)

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A boot is a heavy shoe that goes over your ankle. He wore boots so that his feet wouldn't get wet.

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attempt (v.)

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To attempt something is to try to do that thing. I am attempting to learn English.

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rough (adj.)

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When something is rough, it is not even or smooth. The rough ground hurt my feet.

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destruction (n.)

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Destruction is damage to something so bad that it can't be fixed. After the big fire, there was much destruction in the city.

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serve (v.)

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To serve someone is to give them food or drinks. He served us our drinks quickly.

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concern (n.)

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Concern is a feeling of worry. I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.

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admire (v.)

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To admire someone is to like them for what they do. I admire my brother for his hard work.

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brain (n.)

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The brain is the organ in your head that lets you think. You must use your brain to solve the problem.

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laughter (n.)

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Laughter is the sound produced by laughing about something funny. Susan's joke made her classmates burst into laughter.

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enable (v.)

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To enable a person is to make it possible for them to do something. Having the key enabled us to open the door.

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organize (v.)

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To organize is to plan or get ready for an event. Make a list to help you organize the things you need.

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division (n.)

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A division is the act of making smaller groups out of a larger one. The chart had six divisions which all had different colors.

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disorder (n.)

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Disorder is a lack of order, or a complete mass. The teacher's desk had many papers in disorder.

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passage (n.)

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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.

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aid (v.)

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To aid someone is to help them when they need something. The doctor aided the boy after his accident.

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slave (n.)

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A slave is a person who is not free and must work for someone else. The slave worked very hard all day long.

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supplement (v.)

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To supplement something is to add something else to it in a good way. He supplements his diet with fresh fruits.

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truth (n.)

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The truth is a fact or something that is right. He was telling the truth about seeing a large green snake.

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satisfy (v.)

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To satisfy someone means to make them happy. It will satisfy my teacher if I finish all my homework.

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cancel (v.)

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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.

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purchase (v.)

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To purchase something is to buy it. I recently purchased a new car.

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stupid (adj.)

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When someone is stupid, they lack intelligence. He said something stupid that made everyone angry at him.

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disaster (n.)

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A disaster is a really bad thing that happens. When the car crashed, it was a disaster.

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twist (v.)

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To twist something is to wrap it around itself or another thing. She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.

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govern (v.)

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To govern is to control the public business of a country, state, or city. The United States is governed from the White House.

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secure (v.)

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To secure something means to get it after a lot of effort. I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.

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recognize (v.)

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To recognize something is to know it because you have seen it before. I recognized an old friend from many years ago.

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item (n.)

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An item is a thing that you buy or sell. I have many items for school in my bag.

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royal (adj.)

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Royal describes something that belongs to a king or queen. The king sat upon the royal throne.

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congratulate (v.)

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To congratulate someone is to tell them that you are happy for them. Bill and Angela congratulated each other on a job well done.

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reputation (n.)

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Reputation is the opinion that people have about someone. The doctor had a reputation for helping people.

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gift (n.)

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A gift is something you give someone. Dave received many gifts for Christmas.

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heaven (n.)

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Heaven is the place that some people believe people go when they die. When I die, I hope that I go to heaven.

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puddle (n.)

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A puddle is a pool of liquid on the ground. When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.

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plenty (n.)

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To have plenty of something is to have more than you need. The school had plenty of books for the students to read.

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relieve (v.)

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To relieve someone is to make them feel less pain. The medicine relieved the sick boy.

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struggle (v.)

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To struggle is to fight against someone or something. The kids struggled with each other for the toy.

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gate (n.)

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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.

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defend (v.)

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To defend someone or something is to protect them from attack. The soldiers defended the town from the invaders.

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identify (v.)

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To identify something is to be able to name it. I used the file to identify his name.

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cooperate (v.)

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To cooperate is to work together to do something. The students cooperated to clean up the classroom.

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incredible (adj.)

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If someone or something is incredible, it is hard to believe they are true. I have an incredible story to tell you about my vacation.

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capital (n.)

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A capital is an important city where a country's leaders live and work. We will visit the capital to learn about our government.

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however (adv.)

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However means despite or not being influenced by something. She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.

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involve (v.)

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To involve means to be actively taking part in something. The whole family was involved in playing the game.

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suppose (v.)

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To suppose is to guess. I suppose I should go home now.

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income (n.)

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Income is how much money a person or business makes. Her company pays her a fairly good income.

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sensitive (adj.)

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When someone or something is sensitive, they are easily hurt. My teeth are sensitive to cold things.

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friendship (n.)

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Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends. Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.

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compete (v.)

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To compete is to try to be better than someone. He will compete with very good athletes.

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citizen (n.)

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A citizen is someone who lives in a certain town or city. Carlos was born in Spain. He is a Spanish citizen.

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sword (n.)

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A sword is a long sharp weapon. They used to use swords in battles in ancient times.

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tale (n.)

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A tale is a story. She told her two friends about the wild tale of her day.

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rid (v.)

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To rid is to make a place free from something or someone. We rid our home of mice by using traps.

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trial (n.)

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A trial is the way a court discovers if a person is guilty or innocent. He went on trial for robbing the bank.

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unite (v.)

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To unite is to get together to do something. If we unite, we can finish our project faster.

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own (v.)

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To own something means to have it. That thing belongs to you. My grandfather owns that house.

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threat (n.)

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A threat is something bad that might happen. Due to the dark clouds, there was a threat of a bad storm.

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worth (adj.)

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If something is worth an amount of money, it costs that amount. Our house is worth a lot of money.

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mental (adj.)

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If something is mental, it has to do with your mind. I made a mental picture of the room.

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hidden (adj.)

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Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find. The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot.

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terror (n.)

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When someone feels terror, they are scared. I felt a sense of terror when the tiger chased me.

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violent (adj.)

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When people are violent, they want to hurt someone. The man was put into jail because he was violent.

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athlete (n.)

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An athlete is a person who plays sports. Some athletes can play many sports very well.

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reach (v.)

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To reach means to arrive at a place. I was happy to finally reach my destination.

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effort (n.)

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Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something. He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.

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course (n.)

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A course is a class in school. I took a P.E. course in school this year.

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trap (v.)

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To trap people or animals is to capture them so they cannot get away. We trapped butterflies in a net.

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funeral (n.)

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A funeral is a ceremony that takes place after a person dies. They had a funeral for the soldier who died during the war.

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confidence (n.)

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If you have confidence about something, you are sure of it. I have confidence that I did well on the test.

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council (n.)

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A council is a group of people who run a city or town. The council met to discuss the new laws for the city.

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glad (adj.)

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If you are glad, you are happy. I am glad you came to my party.

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along (prep.)

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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.

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declare (v.)

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To declare is to say something officially. I declared my love for him.

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professor (n.)

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A professor is a person who teaches in college. Mike's science professor knows a lot about physics.

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enormous (adj.)

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When people or things are enormous, they are very large. My dog looks enormous next to yours.

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whether (conj.)

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You use whether when you must choose between two things. I could not decide whether to go left or right.

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extraordinary (adj.)

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When someone or something are extraordinary, they are amazing. The fireman who recued the girl was extraordinary.

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narrow (adj.)

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When something is narrow, it is very thin. The bridge is too narrow for a car to drive over.

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chest (n.)

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The chest is the front part of a person's body under the neck. The water in the lake was as high as my chest.

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boring (adj.)

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If something is boring, it is not fun. I think the internet is boring.

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reveal (v.)

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To reveal is to show something. I will reveal where I hid the candy bar.

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advertise (v.)

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To advertise is to tell people about something on TV, radio, etc. They used a rabbit to help them advertise their product.

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giant (adj.)

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When people or things are giant, they are very big. The giant truck got in my way.

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forward (adv.)

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If you move forward, you move in the direction in front of you. When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.

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silent (adj.)

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If someone or something is silent, they make no sound. Since no one was home, the house was silent.

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impression (n.)

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An impression is the way of thinking about someone or something. Most people's first impression of Dr. Gianni is that he is mean.

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mad (adj.)

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When someone is mad, they are angry. Mother got mad when I didn't listen to her.

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ought (v.)

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If something ought to do something, then it is the right thing to do. I ought to take my library books back.

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hurry (v.)

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To hurry is to do something quickly. I hurried home on my bike.

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resist (v.)

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To resist something is to fight against it. He resisted the treatment at the hospital.

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fog (n.)

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Fog is a thick cloud that is near the ground or water. I did not want to drive in the thick fog.

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drop (v.)

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To drop is to fall or allow something to fall. A small amount of water dropped from the bottle.

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stage (n.)

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A stage is a place where actors or musicians act or sing. A large screen was on the stage.

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forecast (n.)

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A forecast is an idea about what the weather will be like in the future. The forecast says that it will rain all week.

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actual (adj.)

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Actual means that something is real or true. This is the actual sword that the king owned, not a fake one.

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fame (n.)

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Fame is reputation one has gained among the public. He had fame and fortune, but he was not happy.

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exhibit (n.)

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An exhibit is a display of interesting things. There was an animal exhibit at the fair.

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dinosaur (n.)

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A dinosaur is a very big animal that lived millions of years ago. I like to see the dinosaur bones at the museum.

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despite (prep.)

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If something happens despite what you do, it happens anyway. We still played the game despite the cold weather.

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schedule (n.)

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A schedule is a plan that tells you when to do things. What is your class schedule for today?

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lone (adj.)

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If someone or something is lone, they are the only one of that kind. A lone man walked along the street.

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gentle (adj.)

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Someone who is gentle is kind and calm. He is very gentle with the baby.

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inside (n.)

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Inside means the inner part, space or side of something. The inside of the box was empty.

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wake (v.)

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To wake is not be sleeping anymore. He is always full of energy when he wakes in the morning.

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desert (n.)

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The desert is an area of land without many plants or water. Not many plants grow in the desert.

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interfere (v.)

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To interfere is to cause problems and keep something from happening. My little sister always interferes when I'm trying to study.

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admission (n.)

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Admission is the act of allowing to enter a place. The admission ticket to the movie was $5.

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lightly (adv.)

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To do something lightly is to not push very hard. Draw lightly so you do not tear your paper.

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behavior (n.)

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Your behavior is the way you act. Their behavior was good this semester. They didn't cause trouble.

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toward (prep.)

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If you go toward something, you go closer to it. Santa walked toward my house with a special tree.

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support (v.)

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To support something is to like it and help it be successful. Everyone at work supports the new plan.

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trash (n.)

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Trash is waste material or unwanted or worthless things. Please take out the trash, it smells bad.

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chemistry (n.)

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Chemistry is the study of and reaction to substances. In chemistry class, the professor taught us about chemical reactions.

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blame (v.)

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To blame someone for something bad is to say they did it. My mom blamed me for something I didn't do.

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pole (n.)

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A pole is a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things. The flag was hanging from the flag pole.

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astronomy (n.)

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Astronomy is the study of the stars and planets. Harold loved watching the stars, so he decided to study astronomy.

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term (n.)

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A term is a word for something. I often use the term 'oops' when I make a mistake.

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journey (n.)

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A journey is a long trip. I went on a journey across the country with my parents.

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geography (n.)

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Geography is the study of where things are. I had to draw a map for geography class.

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row (n.)

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A row is a line of things. James put all of his toy soldiers into neat rows.

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wet (adj.)

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If something is wet, it has water on it. Since my dog was wet, he tried to shake all the water off his body.

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public (adj.)

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If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use. I went to the public park to play with my friends.

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genius (n.)

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A genius is a very smart person. Since he was a genius, she easily passed all of her school exams.

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event (n.)

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An event is something that happens, especially something important. Finishing high school was a major event in his life.

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bite (n.)

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Bite is the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something. The boy took a big bite out of his hamburger.

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principal (n.)

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A principal is a person in charge of a school. My school's principal can be very strict with the rules.

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conclusion (n.)

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The conclusion of something is the final part of it. At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.

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wide (adj.)

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If something is wide, it is large from side to side. The door was as wide as my arms.

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shelf (n.)

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A shelf is a place on a wall where you put things. I keep my clothes on a shelf in my closet.

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later (adv.)

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Later means after the present, expected, or usual time. She missed the train, so she'll arrive a little later than expected.

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super (adj.)

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Super means really good. My dad said I did a super job cleaning the house.

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medicine (n.)

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Medicine is something you take to feel better or treat an illness. The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.

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spite (n.)

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If you do something out of spite, you want to be mean. He snuck into his sister's room and stole her bag out of spite.

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maintain (v.)

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To maintain means to make something stay the same. The balls maintain constant movement.

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fund (n.)

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A fund is an amount of money that people have. We all put money into our club's fund.

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avoid (v.)

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To avoid something is to stay away from it. Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.

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perform (v.)

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To perform is to do something in front of people who watch. He will perform a song for the class.

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ingredient (n.)

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An ingredient is something that is part of a food dish. The main ingredients in cake are eggs, sugar and flour.

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poem (n.)

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A poem is a short kind of writing. William Shakespeare wrote many poems.

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generous (adj.)

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When someone is generous, they like to give things to people. The generous man donated several new computers to our school.

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submit (v.)

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To submit to someone is to agree to do what they tell you to do. She submitted to her mother's wishes and did her homework.

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base (n.)

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The base is the bottom of something. The base of the table has three legs.

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fault (n.)

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A fault is a mistake. It is my fault that cat ran away. I left the door open.

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dead (adj.)

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To be dead is to not be alive. A dead person is usually buried in the ground.

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earthquake (n.)

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An earthquake is a shaking movement of the ground. The building shook during the earthquake.

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garbage (n.)

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Garbage is waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc. The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.

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decrease (v.)

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To decrease something is to make it less than it was before. Hiring more police officers has decreased crime in the city.

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mess (n.)

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A mess is a condition that is not clean or neat. Heather's room was a complete mess.

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debt (n.)

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A debt is an amount of money that a person owes. I have not paid my gas bill. I owe a debt to the gas company.

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weather (n.)

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The weather is the condition of the air: hot, rainy, windy, etc. The weather can be sunny, rainy, or cold.

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enter (v.)

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To enter a place is to go into it. Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.

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reward (n.)

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A reward is something given in exchange for good behavior or work. He was given a reward for his excellent performance.

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abuse (v.)

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To abuse someone or something means to hurt them on purpose. The mean man abused his dog when it barked too loudly.

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bake (v.)

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To bake means to cook food with heat. My sister is a good cook. She bakes delicious cakes.

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ocean (n.)

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The ocean is all the salt water that surrounds land. The ocean can make powerful waves.

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beat (v.)

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To beat someone means to do better than they do. I managed to beat everyone in the race.

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bean (n.)

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A bean is a plant seed that is good to eat. There are many different kinds of beans to eat.

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audience (n.)

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An audience is a group of people who watch something together. There was a large audience at the game.

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candle (n.)

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A candle is a stick of wax that is lit on fire for light or heat. When the lights went out, we lit some candles.

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nurse (n.)

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A nurse is a person who helps sick people in the hospital. A nurse helped me get better.

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convert (v.)

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To convert something means to change it into something else. The man converted his messy field into a garden of flowers.

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above (prep.)

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If something is above, it is a higher level than something else. He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.

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earn (v.)

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To earn means to get money for the work you do. He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.

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belief (n.)

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A belief is a strong feeling that something is correct or true. A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God.

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insist (v.)

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To insist means to be firm in telling people what to do. I insist that you try some of these cookies.

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clerk (n.)

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A clerk is a type of worker. Clerks in a store help customers. The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.

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driveway (n.)

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A driveway is a short private road that leads to a person's home. The long driveway led us to their new house.

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president (n.)

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A president is the leader of a country. The president of our country made an important announcement.

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jewelry (n.)

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Jewelry is something that people wear like earrings or necklaces. The woman looked beautiful with her nice dress and jewelry.

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sue (v.)

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To sue someone is to take them to court for something wrong they did. I sued the company after I slipped on a banana peel in their hallway.

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quantity (n.)

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A quantity is a certain amount of something. I have a small quantity of milk in my glass.

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passive (n.)

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If a person is passive, they do not take action to solve problems. Marcie is so passive that she never solves her own problems.

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oppose (v.)

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To appose something means to dislike it or act against it. I want to be a police officer because I oppose crime.

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monitor (v.)

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To monitor people or things is to watch them closely. The teacher monitors the students when they take tests.

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metal (n.)

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Metal is a strong material people use to build things. Steel is a common metal that is used to build buildings.

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afford (v.)

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To afford something means you have enough money to pay for it. I've been saving my money, so I can afford to buy a new bike.

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lack (n.)

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If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it. His only problem is a lack of money.

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fortune (n.)

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When someone has good fortune, it means they have luck. I have good fortune when I play cards.

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specific (adj.)

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If something is specific, it is precise or exact. Please choose a specific place on the map.

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peak (n.)

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The peak is the very top of a mountain. There is snow on the peaks of those mountains.

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lend (v.)

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To lend something is to give it to someone for a short time. My sister lost her pen, so I will lend her mine.

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magic (n.)

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Magic is the power to do impossible things. The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.

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intense (adj.)

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If something is intense, it is very strong. The skunk made an intense odor that filled the air.

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focus (v.)

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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.

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initial (adj.)

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When something is initial, it is the first thing. The initial step when writing a paper is to find a good topic.

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physical (adj.)

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If something is physical, it is related to your body and not your mind. Biking is good for your physical health.

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hike (v.)

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To hike means to walk in the mountains or forest. I always bring plenty of equipment with me when I hike.

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potential (adj.)

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Potential means capable of being but not yet in existence. I've thought of some potential problems with your idea.

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guarantee (v.)

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To guarantee means to know something will happen. I guarantee that the sun will come up in the morning.

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consult (v.)

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To consult someone means to ask them for help. I will consult my accountant to find a way to pay for my bills.

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emergency (n.)

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An emergency is a time when someone needs help right away. There is a huge fire in my house! This is an emergency.

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common (adj.)

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If something is common, it happens often or there is much of it. It is common for snow to fall in the winter.

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anxiety (n.)

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When someone has anxiety, they have a lot of worries and fear. When I have to climb to high places, I'm filled with anxiety.

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carve (v.)

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To carve means to cut into something. My father usually carves the turkey for Thanksgiving.

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calm (adj.)

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When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset. A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.

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billion (n.)

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A billion is a very large number: 1,000,000,000. There are billions of stars in outer space.

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army (n.)

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An army is a large group of people who fight in wars. The army protects all the people in the country.

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passenger (n.)

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A passenger is a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane. One passenger was standing in the subway train.

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huge (adj.)

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If something is huge, it is very big. At work, my father drives a huge truck.

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steal (v.)

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To steal is to take something that is not yours. The men tried to steal money from the bank.

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northern (adj.)

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If something is northern, it is in the direction of north. It is much colder in northern countries than it is here.

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regular (adj.)

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If something is regular, it happens often and in equal amounts of time. Our regular lunch time is around noon.

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scan (v.)

Back 404

To scan something is to look at it very carefully. You must scan each person closely.

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sign (n.)

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A sign is a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc. The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.

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further (adj.)

Back 406

Further is used to say something is from a distance or time. The escalator is further along than I thought.

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doubt (n.)

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Doubt is a feeling of not being sure. I have doubt that the story is true.

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tutor (n.)

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A tutor is someone who gives lessons in a certain subject. My sister is bad at math. So my mother hired a tutor to help her.

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critic (n.)

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A critic is someone who give their opinions about movies, books, plays, etc. The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.

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tiny (adj.)

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When people or things are tiny, they are very small. A baby's hand is tiny.

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spin (v.)

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To spin is to turn around in circles. The boy kept spinning until he fell down.

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honesty (n.)

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Honesty means the quality of being truthful or honest. A courtroom should be a place of honesty.

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quit (v.)

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To quit something means to stop doing it. I quit running because I got tired.

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pride (n.)

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When you have pride, you are happy with yourself. I take pride in getting good grades.

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surface (n.)

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The surface of something is the top part or outside of it. The surface of the moon is very rough.

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passive (adj.)

Back 416

If a person is passive, they do not take action to solve problems. Marcie is so passive that she never solves her own problems.

Front 417

hero (n.)

Back 417

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.

Front 418

proof (n.)

Back 418

Proof is a fact that shows something is real. They used his fingerprint as proof for the crime he committed.

Front 419

physics (n.)

Back 419

Physics is a science that deals with energy and how it affects things. In physics class, we used Newton's Cradle to learn about energy.

Front 420

remove (v.)

Back 420

To remove something is to take it away. I removed the nail from the board.

Front 421

secretary (n.)

Back 421

A secretary is a person who works in an office. Rebecca asked her secretary to type a report.

Front 422

ought (aux. v)

Back 422

If someone ought to do something, then it is the right thing to do. I ought to take my library books back.

Front 423

portion (n.)

Back 423

A portion of something is a part of it. I only ate a small portion of the pizza.

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severe (adj.)

Back 424

If something is severe, it is very bad or serious. After hitting his hand with the hammer, Sam was in severe pain.

Front 425

remind (v.)

Back 425

To remind someone is to tell them to remember to do something. Nick's dad reminded him to do his homework.

Front 426

talent (n.)

Back 426

If someone has a talent, they are naturally able to do it well. Maria has a talent for playing the piano.

Front 427

rush (v.)

Back 427

To rush is to go somewhere or do something very quickly. Nancy rushed to finish her homework.

Front 428

thesis (n.)

Back 428

A thesis is an idea that needs to be proved. She did not support her thesis very well.

Front 429

uniform (n.)

Back 429

A uniform is a piece of clothing worn by people of the same group. All the members of our marching band wear matching uniforms.

Front 430

vision (n.)

Back 430

Vision is the act of seeing. The eye doctor tested my vision.

Front 431

vote (v.)

Back 431

To vote is to officially choose between two or more things. I voted for Billy to be our class president.

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obvious (adj.)

Back 432

If something is obvious, it is clear and easily seen. It was obvious that he was tired. He kept falling asleep.

Front 433

demonstrate (v)

Back 433

To demonstrate something is to show how it is done. She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.

Front 434

commit (v.)

Back 434

To commit to something is to promise to do it. Seth wanted to go home, but he had committed to finishing the job.

Front 435

mix (n.)

Back 435

A mix is different things put together. The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.

Front 436

react (v.)

Back 436

To react is to act in a certain way because of something that happened. James reacted badly to the news.

Front 437

chat (v.)

Back 437

To chat is to talk with someone. Even though they were far apart, the couple chatted every day.

Front 438

still (adv.)

Back 438

Still is used when you say that a situation keeps going on. They are still waiting in line to get tickets.

Front 439

apparent (adj.)

Back 439

If something is apparent, it is easy to see. Her happiness was apparent from the smile on her face.

Front 440

final (adj.)

Back 440

If something is final, it is the last part. In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.

Front 441

blind (adj.)

Back 441

When people are blind, they cannot see. The blind man didn't see the hole and almost fell in.

Front 442

effective (adj.)

Back 442

If something is effective, it works well. Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.

Front 443

rest (v.)

Back 443

To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength. I rested on the couch after work.

Front 444

compose (v.)

Back 444

To compose something is to make it from smaller parts. Tonya composed her report using many sources of information.

Front 445

pressure (n.)

Back 445

Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something. They put pressure on him to change his mind.

Front 446

ignore (v.)

Back 446

To ignore something is to act like you do not see or hear it. I ignored the message he was making and kept studying.

Front 447

probable (adj.)

Back 447

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.

Front 448

amount (n.)

Back 448

An amount is how much there is of something. Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?

Front 449

dormitory (n.)

Back 449

A dormitory is a school building where students live. I will move into the dormitory at the beginning of the school year.

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hunger (n.)

Back 450

Hunger is the feeling that you get when you need to eat. After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.

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strange (adj.)

Back 451

When something is strange, it is not normal. Joe had a strange look on his face after he saw what happened.

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exhaust (v.)

Back 452

To exhaust someone is to make them tired. John exhausted himself by swimming all day.

Front 453

greenhouse (n.)

Back 453

A greenhouse is a small glass building that is used to grow plants. We have a small greenhouse in our backyard where we grow plants.

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achieve (v.)

Back 454

To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard. I was happy that I could achieve my goal.

Front 455

calculate (v.)

Back 455

To calculate is to find an answer using math. I calculated how much money I would need to buy the car.

Front 456

dig (v.)

Back 456

To dig is to make a hole in the ground. My dog digs in the yard so he can hide his bones.

Front 457

dine (v.)

Back 457

To dine means to eat dinner. The young couple dined at their home.

Front 458

shine (v.)

Back 458

To shine is to make a bright light. The candles are shining in the dark room.

Front 459

boss (n.)

Back 459

A boss is a person in charge of other people at work. My boss is a nice person.

Front 460

announce (v.)

Back 460

To announce something is to make it known. He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.

Front 461

committee (n.)

Back 461

A committee is a group of people who meet together to make decision. The school's committee agreed on a new dress code for students.

Front 462

elevate (v.)

Back 462

To elevate something is to put it at a higher level. The man elevated the picture so he could see it better.

Front 463

double (adj.)

Back 463

If something is double, it is twice as much, or twice as many. I paid almost double the amount for that shirt.

Front 464

match (v.)

Back 464

To match is to be the same or similar. The two shoes matched. They looked the same.

Front 465

tip (n.)

Back 465

A tip is a pointed end of something. The tip of his pen was very sharp.

Front 466

average (adj.)

Back 466

If something is average, it is at a normal level. I'm not rich or poor. I'm average.

Front 467

devote (v.)

Back 467

The devote time to something means to spend a lot of time doing it. She devotes two hours a day to playing the piano.

Front 468

site (n.)

Back 468

A site is a place. We found the perfect site for our picnic.

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crew (n.)

Back 469

A crew is a group of workers. My father has a crew. They help him build houses.

Front 470

contract (n.)

Back 470

A contract is a written agreement between two people. The woman signed a contract when she bought the house.

Front 471

complex (adj.)

Back 471

If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understand. A jig-saw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.

Front 472

value (n.)

Back 472

If something has value, it is worth a lot of money. Matthew found a treasure of very high value.

Front 473

donate (v.)

Back 473

To donate is to give something to a charity or organization. We donate money to Christmas charities every year.

Front 474

unique (adj.)

Back 474

If people or things are unique, they are not like the others. Her dog is unique. I've never seen one quite like it.

Front 475

layer (n.)

Back 475

A layer covers over something or is between two things. There was a layer of snow on the tops of the houses this morning.

Front 476

smooth (adj.)

Back 476

If something is smooth, it has no bumps. The baby's skin felt very smooth.

Front 477

absorb (v.)

Back 477

To absorb a liquid means to take it inside. He used a sponge to absorb the water on the floor.

Front 478

seek (v.)

Back 478

To seek is to look for something. If I have a problem. I seek my sister's advice.

Front 479

soil (n.)

Back 479

Soil is the top layer of land on the Earth. The boy planted flowers in the soil and watered them every day.

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mud (n.)

Back 480

Mud is soft, wet dirt. My brother played rugby in the mud. Now he's dirty.

Front 481

generation (n.)

Back 481

A generation is a group of people who live at the same time. My grandparents are from a different generation than me.

Front 482

handle (n.)

Back 482

A handle is the part of an object people hold while using it. The pot is very hot. So pick it up by the handle.

Front 483

attract (v.)

Back 483

To attract means to make a person or thing come closer or be interested. The magnet attracted the metal.

Front 484

ride (v.)

Back 484

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.

Front 485

foundation (n.)

Back 485

A foundation is a group that provides money for research. The foundation raised money to give scholarships to students.

Front 486

flavor (n.)

Back 486

A flavor is the taste of food or drinks. The flavor of the ice cream was very good.

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tour (n.)

Back 487

A tour is a short trip in which you see many sights. I took a tour of Asia and Europe.

Front 488

message (n.)

Back 488

A message is a set of words that you send to someone. I left a message for you in the envelope.

Front 489

climb (v.)

Back 489

To climb means to use your hands and feet to go up on something. The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.

Front 490

last (v.)

Back 490

To last is to continue or go for an amount of time. The football match lasted for nearly two hours.

Front 491

shock (v.)

Back 491

To shock people is to surprise them. The man was shocked by the news.

Front 492

likeness (n.)

Back 492

Likeness means the state of being like, or resemblance. Michelle bears a strong likeness to her older sister Kate.

Front 493

recover (v.)

Back 493

To recover is to go back to normal after something bad happens. I hope the city will recover soon after the flood.

Front 494

predict (v.)

Back 494

To predict something is to say that it will happen. She predicted that I would get married next year.

Front 495

rational (adj.)

Back 495

When something is rational, it is normal or practical. It is hard to think in a rational way when you are scared.

Front 496

quite (adv.)

Back 496

Quite is used to say that something is complete or very much. I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy.

Front 497

perspective (n.)

Back 497

A perspective is the way you think about something. The man's speech gave me a new perspective on our country.

Front 498

moreover (adv.)

Back 498

Moreover means besides or in addition to something. It's cold outside. Moreover, the wind is very strong.

Front 499

associate (v.)

Back 499

To associate means to connect something with a person or thing. Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.

Front 500

within (prep.)

Back 500

You use within to say that something is inside another thing. Within the box, there was a pizza.

Front 501

rely (v.)

Back 501

To rely on something or someone is to trust or depend on them. The boy relied on his older brother to help him.

Front 502

shy (adj.)

Back 502

When people are shy, they are nervous around people strange to them. The girl was too shy to try out for the play.

Front 503

stare (v.)

Back 503

To stare at something is to look at it for a long time. The young couple stared into each other's eyes.

Front 504

article (n.)

Back 504

An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine. Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?

Front 505

deal (n.)

Back 505

A deal is an agreement that you have with another person. I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.

Front 506

castle (n.)

Back 506

A castle is a building with strong walls where royalty usually lives. The castle was built many years ago.

Front 507

barely (adv.)

Back 507

Barely means by the smallest amount, almost not. I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.

Front 508

otherwise (adv.)

Back 508

Otherwise means different or in another way. It's good to stay active. Otherwise, you'll gain weight.

Front 509

examine (v.)

Back 509

To examine something is to look at it carefully. The doctor examined my eyes today.

Front 510

chart (n.)

Back 510

A chart is a list of information. We used a chart to see how we had improved.

Front 511

wing (n.)

Back 511

A wing is the part of an animal that lets it fly. The bird used its wings to fly across the water.

Front 512

notice (v.)

Back 512

To notice something is to see it for the first time. Did you notice the view?

Front 513

suggest (v.)

Back 513

To suggest something means to give an idea or plan about it. He suggested that we go to see his boss.

Front 514

chamber (n.)

Back 514

A chamber is an old word for a bedroom. The girl was tired. She went to her chamber for a nap.

Front 515

thus (adv.)

Back 515

Thus means as a result or for that reason. The sun was shining. Thus, I wore my sunglasses.

Front 516

judgment (n.)

Back 516

Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions. It's good judgment to recycle your aluminum cans.

Front 517

emphasize (v.)

Back 517

To emphasize is to give importance or attention to something. She emphasized the key points by circling them in red ink.

Front 518

interrupt (v.)

Back 518

To interrupt is to briefly stop someone when they are doing something. My mother interrupted me when I was trying to listen to music.

Front 519

intent (n.)

Back 519

An intent is a plan to do something. Her intent is to visit Italy next summer.

Front 520

deny (v.)

Back 520

To deny something is to say it is not true. The boy denied that he broke the window.

Front 521

document (n.)

Back 521

A document is an official piece of writing. He was given an official document proving he was a citizen.

Front 522

function (n.)

Back 522

The function of something is what it does. The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.

Front 523

fever (n.)

Back 523

A fever is a high body temperature that people get when they are sick. Lydia had a high fever so she didn't go to school.

Front 524

gesture (n.)

Back 524

A gesture is a movement of the hands or body. My teacher makes a lot of gestures when she speaks.

Front 525

hole (n.)

Back 525

A hole is an opening in something. The man was going to jump into the hole in the ice.

Front 526

list (n.)

Back 526

A list is a record of information printed with an item on each line. My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.

Front 527

rather (adv.)

Back 527

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.

Front 528

importance (n.)

Back 528

Importance means the quality or condition of being needed or valued. VIPs are people of great importance.

Front 529

freeze (v.)

Back 529

To freeze is to become very cold. If you don't wear your coat in winter, you will freeze.

Front 530

strike (v.)

Back 530

To strike someone or something is to hit them. She struck the other girl in the face.

Front 531

flu (n.)

Back 531

The flu is a type of sickness that makes you feel weak or your body hurt. Since he had the flu, he felt miserable.

Front 532

invent (v.)

Back 532

To invent something is to create something that never existed before. My grandfather has invented some interesting things.

Front 533

junior (adj.)

Back 533

If someone is junior in their job, they do not have a lot of power. When she started at the company, she was a junior manager.

Front 534

advice (n.)

Back 534

Advice is an opinion about what to do. I don't know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advice?

Front 535

formal (adj.)

Back 535

If something is formal, it is done in an official way. It was a formal dinner, so we wore our best clothes.

Front 536

imagine (v.)

Back 536

To imagine something is to think of it in your mind. Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.

Front 537

height (n.)

Back 537

Height is how tall someone or something is. My height is 168 centimeters.

Front 538

progress (n.)

Back 538

Progress is the act of getting closer to doing or finishing something. Our company made financial progress this year.

Front 539

visible (adj.)

Back 539

If something is visible, it can be seen. The moon and stars were visible in the night sky.

Front 540

sincere (adj.)

Back 540

When people are sincere, they tell the truth. He sounded sincere when he apologized to me.

Front 541

signal (n.)

Back 541

A signal is a sound or action that tells someone to do something. The coach blew his whistle as a signal to begin the game.

Front 542

shift (v.)

Back 542

To shift to something is to move into a new place or direction. He shifted to the other side of the table to eat his breakfast.

Front 543

prime (adj.)

Back 543

If something is prime, it is the most important one. Dirty air is a prime cause of illness.

Front 544

mechanic (n.)

Back 544

A mechanic is someone who fixes vehicles or machines. We took the car to the mechanic to be fixed.

Front 545

pace (n.)

Back 545

The pace of something is the speed at which it happens. I ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.

Front 546

somehow (adv.)

Back 546

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.

Front 547

spread (v.)

Back 547

To spread is to move quickly to more places. I like to spread butter on my toast.

Front 548

hide (v.)

Back 548

To hide is to try not to let others see you. The other children will hide while you count to 100.

Front 549

labor (n.)

Back 549

Labor is the act of doing or making something. Building the house took a lot of labor.

Front 550

master (n.)

Back 550

A master is a person who is very good at something. My brother is a master of taekwondo.

Front 551

commute (v.)

Back 551

To commute is to travel a long distance to get to work. I usually commute to work on the train.

Front 552

produce (v.)

Back 552

To produce something is to make or grow it. This tree produces apples every year.

Front 553

memory (n.)

Back 553

A memory is something you remember. The memory of my first time in the city will always be the best.

Front 554

expense (n.)

Back 554

An expense is the money that people spend on something. She wrote all the expenses for her trip.

Front 555

ahead (adv.)

Back 555

If something is ahead of something else, it is in front of it. The blue car drove on ahead of us.

Front 556

populate (v.)

Back 556

If people populate an area, they live there. Billions of people populate the Earth.

Front 557

classic (adj.)

Back 557

If something is classic, it is typical. The athlete made a classic mistake - he started running too soon.

Front 558

instance (n.)

Back 558

An instance is an example of something. I have never experienced an instance of hate. Have you?

Front 559

rich (adj.)

Back 559

If you are rich, you have a lot of money. He's rich. He can buy anything he wants.

Front 560

section (n.)

Back 560

A section is a part of something larger. The green section of the graph is the most important part.

Front 561

differ (v.)

Back 561

To differ is to not be the same as another person or thing. I differ from my brother: he is short, while I am tall.

Front 562

lift (v.)

Back 562

To lift something is to move it higher. The man tried to lift the box.

Front 563

bet (v.)

Back 563

To bet is to risk money on the result of a game or a business. How much will you bet that your horse will win?

Front 564

report (n.)

Back 564

A report is something students write for school. Karen had trouble writing her report.

Front 565

attach (v.)

Back 565

To attach is to put two things together. I attached the socks to the clothesline to dry.

Front 566

criticize (v.)

Back 566

To criticize is to say you do not like someone or something. He criticized his wife for spending too much money.

Front 567

center (n.)

Back 567

The center of something is the middle of it. The center of a dart board is the most important spot.

Front 568

carriage (n.)

Back 568

A carriage is a vehicle pulled by a horse. We took a carriage ride in the park.

Front 569

different (adj.)

Back 569

Different describes someone or something that is not the same as other. Each of my sisters has a different hair style from one another.

Front 570

confirm (v.)

Back 570

To confirm is to make sure something is correct. Winning the game confirmed that James was a good player.

Front 571

knowledge (n.)

Back 571

Knowledge is information that you have about something. A music teacher should have good knowledge of music.

Front 572

safety (n.)

Back 572

Safety means to be the condition of being safe and free from danger. For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.

Front 573

assign (v.)

Back 573

To assign something to someone is to tell them to do it. I assigned the worker an important task.

Front 574

aim (n.)

Back 574

An aim is a goal someone wants to make happen. My aim is to become a helicopter pilot.

Front 575

mail (n.)

Back 575

Mail is letters and other things sent to people. I get a lot of mail because I have friends all over the world.

Front 576

burn (v.)

Back 576

To burn something is to set it on fire. I burned some wood in the camp fire.

Front 577

ability (n.)

Back 577

Ability is the quality of a person being able to do something well. His swimming abilities let him cross the entire lake.

Front 578

agriculture (n.)

Back 578

Agriculture is the growing of food and animals. The farmer studied agriculture in college.

Front 579

coach (n.)

Back 579

A coach is a person who teaches sports. My coach gets very excited during games.

Front 580

cartoon (n.)

Back 580

A cartoon is a funny drawing. Sometimes, people draw cartoons for the newspaper.

Front 581

against (prep.)

Back 581

To be against something is to be touching it of opposed to it. They both leaned against the wall.

Front 582

ceiling (n.)

Back 582

The ceiling is the top of a room. He painted the ceiling with a special roller.

Front 583

tail (n.)

Back 583

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.

Front 584

convince (v.)

Back 584

To convince someone means to make them sure of something. She convinced me to buy the house.

Front 585

individual (n.)

Back 585

An individual is one person. Only one individual could win the bicycle race.

Front 586

desire (v.)

Back 586

To desire is to want something. My sister desires a big house and lots of money.

Front 587

curious (adj.)

Back 587

When you are curious about something, you want to know more about. I opened up the clock because I was curious about how it worked.

Front 588

proper (adj.)

Back 588

If something is proper, it is right. It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road.

Front 589

famous (adj.)

Back 589

If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.

Front 590

delay (v.)

Back 590

To delay means to wait to do something. I was delayed at the airport for over two hours.

Front 591

diary (n.)

Back 591

A diary is a book in which people write their personal experiences. I do not let anybody read my diary.

Front 592

element (n.)

Back 592

An element of something is a particular part of it. Tackling an opponent is Johnny's favorite element of American football.

Front 593

storm (n.)

Back 593

A storm is very bad weather. There is a lot of rain or snow. Did that storm wake you up last night?

Front 594

faith (n.)

Back 594

When people have faith in something, they believe in it and trust it. The sick girl had faith in doctors. She knew they would make her better.

Front 595

grain (n.)

Back 595

Grain is food crops such as wheat, corn, rice or oats. The farmer planted two fields of grain this year.

Front 596

greet (v.)

Back 596

To greet someone means to meet and welcome them. When my friend came over, I greeted him at the door.

Front 597

attention (n.)

Back 597

Attention is the notice, thought, or consideration of someone. His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.

Front 598

investigate (v.)

Back 598

To investigate means to search for something or learn about it. The detective went to investigate the crime.

Front 599

profession (n.)

Back 599

A profession is a person's job. He loved sailing, so he chose to work on ships as a profession.

Front 600

feature (n.)

Back 600

A feature is an important part of something. The cell phone has many features.

Front 601

relax (v.)

Back 601

To relax is to rest. The frog relaxed in the warm sun.

Front 602

priest (n.)

Back 602

A priest is a person trained to perform religious duties. The priest taught us about God.

Front 603

label (n.)

Back 603

A label is a tag that tells about something. The label on the back of your shirt will tell you what size it is.

Front 604

prefer (v.)

Back 604

If you prefer something, you want it more than something else. I prefer to take the path that will lead me to a bright future.

Front 605

monk (n.)

Back 605

A monk is a religious person who lives a simple life. The monks knew a lot about religion.

Front 606

odd (adj.)

Back 606

When something is odd, it is unusual. Her cat is odd. It walks on two feet.

Front 607

pause (v.)

Back 607

To pause means to stop doing something for a while. Since she was so hungry, she paused to make a snack.

Front 608

cause (v.)

Back 608

To cause is to make something happen. The cold weather caused her to get sick.

Front 609

joy (n.)

Back 609

Joy is a feeling you get when you are really happy. I love baseball. I feel joy when I play.

Front 610

stream (n.)

Back 610

A stream is a small river. The boy caught a fish in the stream.

Front 611

silence (n.)

Back 611

Silence is complete quiet. The man asked for silence while he worked on the problem.

Front 612

reject (v.)

Back 612

To reject is to refuse something because you do not want it. The girl rejected the broken cup.

Front 613

reception (n.)

Back 613

A reception is a party to welcome a person or celebrate an event. We all danced and had a good time at the wedding reception.

Front 614

mean (adj.)

Back 614

Mean describes someone who is unkind or cruel. My co-worker is a very mean person. He gets angry very quickly.

Front 615

origin (n.)

Back 615

The origin of someone or something is where they come from. The origin of the honey that we eat is from a beehive.

Front 616

evil (adj.)

Back 616

Evil describes something or someone bad or cruel, not good. The evil figure scared us all.

Front 617

interpret (v.)

Back 617

To interpret is to explain what something means. The woman interpreted what her co-worker was trying to say.

Front 618

nest (n.)

Back 618

A nest is a place where a bird lays its eggs. The bird laid her eggs in the nest that she made.

Front 619

motive (n.)

Back 619

A motive is the reason someone does something. His motive for studying so hard is to get into a good college.

Front 620

exclaim (v.)

Back 620

To exclaim is to say something loudly, usually due to being excited. 'Look at her dress!' Sara exclaimed.

Front 621

smooth (n.)

Back 621

If something is smooth, it as no bumps. The baby's skin felt very smooth.

Front 622

kindly (adv.)

Back 622

If people do something kindly, they do it in a nice day. The stranger kindly cared for the hurt man.

Front 623

breakfast (n.)

Back 623

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. I eat breakfast at 8:00 every morning.

Front 624

adopt (v.)

Back 624

To adopt someone is to make them as part of one's own family. The girl was adopted by the couple when she was three.

Front 625

tone (n.)

Back 625

Tone is the sound of someone's voice. It shows how they feel. My father's tone told me I had broken the rule.

Front 626

responsible (adj.)

Back 626

If a person is responsible, they do the right things. I try to be responsible and save money.

Front 627

beg (v.)

Back 627

To beg is to ask for something one really wants. The man begged for some money.

Front 628

scare (v.)

Back 628

To scare someone is to make them feel afraid. My uncle was scared by what he saw in the room.

Front 629

beyond (prep.)

Back 629

If A is beyond B, A is farther away. John's house is beyond that lake.

Front 630

magazine (n.)

Back 630

A magazine is a regular publication with news, stories, and articles. She likes to read fashion magazines.

Front 631

instrument (n.)

Back 631

An instrument is something designed to do a certain task like music. My favorite musical instrument is the piano.

Front 632

indeed (adv.)

Back 632

Indeed means truly or really. The birthday party was indeed fun last night.

Front 633

extend (v.)

Back 633

To extend is to stretch out or reach. The boy extended his hand to catch the ball.

Front 634

fool (n.)

Back 634

A fool is someone who makes unwise choices. The girl was a fool for playing too close to the water.

Front 635

independent (adj.)

Back 635

If something is independent, it is not controlled by something else. She chose to live an independent life in the country.

Front 636

contract (v.)

Back 636

A contract is a written agreement between two people. The woman signed a contract when she bought the house.

Front 637

forbid (v.)

Back 637

To forbid is to tell someone they cannot do something. My father forbids watching TV while we're eating dinner.

Front 638

illustrate (v.)

Back 638

To illustrate is to show something by drawing a picture. The executive illustrated the decreasing profits of the company.

Front 639

costume (n.)

Back 639

A costume is a set of clothes people wear for a particular occasion. The woman wore a mask with her costume.

Front 640

prevent (v.)

Back 640

To prevent something is to stop it from happening. The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.

Front 641

retire (v.)

Back 641

To retire is to leave a job, usually because of old age. My father is sixty five years old. He is about to retire from work.

Front 642

barrier (n.)

Back 642

A barrier is something that is in your way. The Great Wall was a barrier between China and its enemies.

Front 643

instant (n.)

Back 643

An instant is a very short amount of time. A microwave oven cooks food in an instant.

Front 644

cool (adj.)

Back 644

If the weather is cool, it is a little bit cold. The weather is cool in the fall.

Front 645

poverty (n.)

Back 645

Poverty is the state of being poor. Poverty is a problem in many countries around the world.

Front 646

challenge (n.)

Back 646

A challenge is something difficult to complete. It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.

Front 647

gradual (adj.)

Back 647

When something is gradual, it happens slowly. Children learn to read at a gradual pace. They do not learn right away.

Front 648

pretend (v.)

Back 648

To pretend means to make believe something is real. The boy liked to pretend he was a king.

Front 649

rank (n.)

Back 649

A person's rank is their place in an order of people. The man got to the rank of captain in the navy.

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recognition (n.)

Back 650

Recognition is getting praise from other people. The hero got recognition for his brave deed.

Front 651

lot (n.)

Back 651

A lot means a large number or amount of people, animals, things, etc. There are a lot of apples in the basket.

Front 652

patient (adj.)

Back 652

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.

Front 653

insert (v.)

Back 653

To insert something means to put it in something else. The mailman inserted the letter into the mailbox.

Front 654

rent (n.)

Back 654

Rent is the money people pay to someone to live in a certain place. To live in this house, I have to pay rent at the start of each month.

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immigrant (n.)

Back 655

An immigrant is a person who moves to a different country. My parents were immigrants. They came from Poland.

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band (n.)

Back 656

A band is a group of people who play music. My brother is in a rock band.

Front 657

imply (v.)

Back 657

To imply something is to suggest it without saying it. The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didn't say so.

Front 658

respect (n.)

Back 658

Respect is a good opinion of someone because they are good. I have good respect for firemen.

Front 659

accomplish (v.)

Back 659

To accomplish something means to finish it. He accomplished his goal of running ten miles.

Front 660

gain (v.)

Back 660

If you gain something, you get more of it. I gained some weight over the summer.

Front 661

approve (v.)

Back 661

To approve of something means you like it or are happy about it. Her co-workers approved her new plan.

Front 662

view (v.)

Back 662

To view is to look at something. Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.

Front 663

approximate (adj.)

Back 663

Approximate means to be close to an exact amount, number or time. My approximate height is two meters.

Front 664

failure (n.)

Back 664

A failure happens when you do not do something right. My cooking ended in failure because I burned the food.

Front 665

elementary (adj.)

Back 665

When something is elementary, it is the first or most simple thing. Children go to elementary school before high school.

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duty (n.)

Back 666

A duty is something that a person has to do. It is parents' duty to take care of their children.

Front 667

detect (v.)

Back 667

To detect something means to notice or find something. The boy ran to the kitchen when he detected the smell of cookies.

Front 668

officer (n.)

Back 668

An officer is a leader in the army. The soldiers followed the orders of the officer.

Front 669

refrigerate (v.)

Back 669

To refrigerate something means to make it cold. Grocery stores refrigerate fruit to make it last long.

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arrive (v.)

Back 670

To arrive is to get to or reach some place. The bus always arrives at the corner of my street at 4:00.

Front 671

major (adj.)

Back 671

If something is major, it is big or important. I have a major problem. My boss wants me to do my project!

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finally (adv.)

Back 672

If something happens finally, it happens after a long time or at the end. He finally crossed the finish line after five hours of running.

Front 673

statistic (n.)

Back 673

A statistic is a number that tells a fact about something. The statistics showed that we did just as well this year as last year.

Front 674

jewel (n.)

Back 674

A jewel is a beautiful stone that is worth a lot of money. A diamond is one of the most expensive jewels in the world.

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senior (adj.)

Back 675

If one is senior, they are the oldest or have been there the longest. Because he got his job first, Bob is the senior chef.

Front 676

presence (n.)

Back 676

Someone or something's presence is the fact they are there. The presence of dark clouds meant it would rain.

Front 677

pour (v.)

Back 677

To pour a liquid means to make it come out of a container. I poured some milk into my sister's cup.

Front 678

permission (n.)

Back 678

Permission means the act of allowing the doing of something. I have permission to drive my mom's car.

Front 679

competition (n.)

Back 679

A competition is a contest to see who is the best at something. He won the running competition over the weekend.

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participate (v.)

Back 680

To participate is to take part in something. The students participated in the school play.

Front 681

raw (adj.)

Back 681

If a material is raw, it is natural and has not been processed. The company dumped raw sewage into the river.

Front 682

miner (n.)

Back 682

A miner is a person who works in a mine. The miner was looking for gold.

Front 683

cost (v.)

Back 683

To cost is to require expenditure or payment. These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.

Front 684

gravity (n.)

Back 684

Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. There is no gravity in space.

Front 685

grant (v.)

Back 685

To grant something is to allow someone to have it. The teacher granted us a break after studying hard all day.

Front 686

mineral (n.)

Back 686

A mineral is a type of substance found in the Earth. Rocks are made up of different kinds of minerals.

Front 687

rapidly (adv.)

Back 687

When something happens rapidly, it happens very fast. The train moved rapidly on the tracks.

Front 688

scale (n.)

Back 688

The scale of something is its size, especially when it is very large. I was surprised by the scale of the buildings in the downtown area.

Front 689

skip (v.)

Back 689

To skip something is to not do it. He skipped work to get more sleep.

Front 690

stretch (v.)

Back 690

To stretch is to make your arms or legs reach out. She stretched her body before exercising.

Front 691

telescope (n.)

Back 691

A telescope is a tool people use to look at the stars. With a telescope, you can see the moon and stars easily.

Front 692

underground (adv.)

Back 692

When something is underground, it is below the surface of the Earth. Subway trains travel underground.

Front 693

astronaut (n.)

Back 693

An astronaut is a person that goes into outer space. The astronaut was walking on the moon.

Front 694

awake (adj.)

Back 694

When you are awake, you are not asleep. Sometimes I lay awake in bed because I am not tired.

Front 695

courage (n.)

Back 695

When you have courage, you are not afraid. The man had the courage to touch the lion.

Front 696

float (v.)

Back 696

To float is to move on top of water without sinking. The boy's toy boat floated in the pool.

Front 697

satellite (n.)

Back 697

A satellite is something that is sent into space to get information. The satellite was traveling around the earth.

Front 698

repair (v.)

Back 698

To repair something is to fix it. I repaired the flat tire on my car.

Front 699

protest (v.)

Back 699

To protest something is to argue about it with someone. The people protested the decision of the president.

Front 700

idiom (n.)

Back 700

An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from its words. The idiom 'when pigs fly' means that something will never happen.

Front 701

raise (v.)

Back 701

To raise something is to lift it up. We had to work together to raise the last piece.

Front 702

alarm (n.)

Back 702

An alarm is something that warns people of danger. When the students heard the fire alarm, they left the building.

Front 703

apart (adv.)

Back 703

When people or things are apart, they are not close together. The couple decided to live apart from each other.

Front 704

excellent (adj.)

Back 704

When something is excellent, it is very good. I got an excellent score on my school test.

Front 705

arrest (v.)

Back 705

To arrest someone means to catch them for doing something bad. The man was arrested for breaking the law.

Front 706

pain (n.)

Back 706

Pain is the feeling that you have when you are hurt. His head was full of pain.

Front 707

award (n.)

Back 707

An award is a prize someone gets for doing something well. He got an award for having the best grades in class.

Front 708

prepare (v.)

Back 708

To prepare is to get ready for something. I prepared my speech to the class.

Front 709

worse (adj.)

Back 709

If something is worse, it is of poorer quality than another thing. Business was worse this month than last month.

Front 710

breed (n.)

Back 710

A breed is a group of animals within a species. I like small dog breeds, such as terriers.

Front 711

determine (v.)

Back 711

To determine means to choose or make a decision. He tried to determine which one to eat first.

Front 712

rob (v.)

Back 712

To rob a person or place is to take their property by using force. A thief has robbed me of my passport.

Front 713

bucket (n.)

Back 713

A bucket is a round container to put things in. I filled the bucket with water.

Front 714

yard (n.)

Back 714

A yard is the ground just outside of a person's house. The girls jumped rope in the yard.

Front 715

pup (n.)

Back 715

A pup is a young dog. All the girl wanted for her birthday was a pup.

Front 716

resume (v.)

Back 716

To resume something means to start it again after taking a break. I put the newspaper down to eat breakfast. Then I resumed reading.

Front 717

somewhat (adv.)

Back 717

Somewhat means to some degree, but not to a large degree. James was somewhat upset when he had to move some boxes.

Front 718

stable (adj.)

Back 718

When something is stable, it will not fall over. The chair is stable. Its legs are strong.

Front 719

evidence (n.)

Back 719

Evidence is a fact of thing that you use to prove something. He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.

Front 720

tissue (n.)

Back 720

A tissue is a soft piece of paper use to wipe their noses. There was a box of tissue on the table.

Front 721

slip (v.)

Back 721

To slip means to slide and fall down. The man slipped on the wet floor.

Front 722

qualify (v.)

Back 722

To qualify is to get, or to be declared, adequate or good enough. He qualified to go to the final match by beating the opponent.

Front 723

journalist (n.)

Back 723

A journalist is a person who writes news stories. The journalist took notes for a story he was writing.

Front 724

garage (n.)

Back 724

A garage is the part of a house where people put their cars. My car does not get dirty because I keep it in the garage.

Front 725

county (n.)

Back 725

A county is the largest political division of a state in the US. He wanted to represent the citizens of his county.

Front 726

household (n.)

Back 726

A household is all the people who live in one house. Our household is made up of my father, my mother and me.

Front 727

convict (v.)

Back 727

To convict someone means to prove that they did a bad thing. He was convicted of the crime and sent to jail.

Front 728

contest (n.)

Back 728

A contest is a game or a race. The girls had a contest to see who could jump higher.

Front 729

mistake (n.)

Back 729

A mistake is something you do wrong. My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.

Front 730

mount (v.)

Back 730

Something mounts when it becomes stronger over time. His fear mounted as the monster crawled out from under his bed.

Front 731

consist (v.)

Back 731

To consist is to be made of parts or things. Today's choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

Front 732

proceed (v.)

Back 732

To proceed is to go in a certain direction. My son and I proceeded to the beach so we could go fishing.

Front 733

frame (n.)

Back 733

A frame is a border for a picture or mirror. I have to get a frame for my friend's picture.

Front 734

exchange (v.)

Back 734

To exchange means to give something for another thing in return. I exchanged my foreign money for American dollars.

Front 735

distinct (adj.)

Back 735

If something is distinct, it is easily noticed or different from other things. That girl has distinct pink hair.

Front 736

roof (n.)

Back 736

A roof is the outside top part of a building. The roof was covered with snow.

Front 737

solid (adj.)

Back 737

If something is solid, it is made of firm material. The safe looked to be quite solid.

Front 738

shortage (n.)

Back 738

A shortage is a lack of something you need or want. Since there was a shortage of food, people were hungry.

Front 739

choice (n.)

Back 739

A choice is the act or possibility of picking something. I had my choice of five doors to open.

Front 740

example (n.)

Back 740

An example of something is a thing that is typical of it. Cola is an example of a soft drink.

Front 741

manner (n.)

Back 741

A manner is the way someone does something. His manner of not looking at someone while speaking, is a bit rude.

Front 742

inherit (v.)

Back 742

To inherit is to get something from someone who has died. She inherited her mother's gold earrings.

Front 743

heal (v.)

Back 743

To heal means to make a part of the body healthy again after injury. After my broken arm heals, I can play baseball again.

Front 744

contribute (v.)

Back 744

To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful. We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

Front 745

excitement (n.)

Back 745

Excitement means to feel a lot of happiness about something. Did you see the excitement in her when the team scored?

Front 746

dust (n.)

Back 746

Dust is very tiny pieces of dirt or other matter. In the old house, the dust was thick on the floor and chairs.

Front 747

substance (n.)

Back 747

A substance is any specific material or mixture of materials. Water is an important substance for all living things.

Front 748

distinguish (v.)

Back 748

To distinguish is to recognize differences between things. The twins look exactly the same. It is hard to distinguish between them.

Front 749

tomb (n.)

Back 749

A tomb is a grave where a dead person is buried. Their whole family is buried inside the tomb.

Front 750

offer (v.)

Back 750

To offer is to present someone with something. He offered me the keys to his car.

Front 751

vegetable (n.)

Back 751

A vegetable is a plant used as food. Carrots are my favorite vegetable.

Front 752

chain (n.)

Back 752

A chain is a series of connected loops often used to keep things in place. The scary dog was secured with a chain.

Front 753

property (n.)

Back 753

Property is something that someone owns. The house is now my property.

Front 754

artificial (adj.)

Back 754

If something is artificial, it is made to look like something natural. That soccer field has artificial grass, but it looks real.

Front 755

strength (n.)

Back 755

Strength is the physical power that you have. Exercising will increase your strength and give you more power.

Front 756

architecture (n.)

Back 756

Architecture is the style or way a building is made. The architecture of the church is amazing.

Front 757

basic (adj.)

Back 757

If something is basic, it is very simple or easy. I learned some basic English skills in school today.

Front 758

distance (n.)

Back 758

The distance between two things is how far it is between them. The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,000 kilometers.

Front 759

annoy (v.)

Back 759

To annoy someone means to bother them. The flies buzzing around John's head annoyed him very much.

Front 760

alike (adj.)

Back 760

If two things or people are alike, they are similar in some way. People often think my sister and I look alike.

Front 761

skill (n.)

Back 761

A skill is the knowledge and ability that allows you to do something well. A snowboarder must have the right skills to do well.

Front 762

wound (n.)

Back 762

A wound is an injury to the body. He had many wounds after the car accident.

Front 763

stock (n.)

Back 763

Stock is the supply of goods available for sale in a store. They keep a stock of rice, so they always have something to eat.

Front 764

regret (v.)

Back 764

To regret something is to wish that it didn't happen. I regret that I was mean to my sister.

Front 765

journal (n.)

Back 765

A journal is a type of magazine that deals with an academic subject. Mi-young was busy working on an article for an art journal.

Front 766

liquid (n.)

Back 766

A liquid is a substance that is neither solid nor gas. Water is the most important liquid for life.

Front 767

arrange (v.)

Back 767

To arrange things is to put them in the right place. Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play.

Front 768

marvel (v.)

Back 768

To marvel at something is to feel surprise and interest in it. We marveled at her excellent piano playing.

Front 769

nutrient (n.)

Back 769

A nutrient is something that a living thing needs to keep it alive. Vegetables are full of important nutrients.

Front 770

overcome (v.)

Back 770

To overcome a problem is to successfully fix it. She overcame her shyness and spoke in front of the class.

Front 771

tear (v.)

Back 771

To tear something means to pull it apart. It is easy to tear paper.

Front 772

attack (v.)

Back 772

To attack is to try to fight or to hurt. The man with the sword attacked the other man first.

Front 773

flag (n.)

Back 773

A flag is a piece of colored cloth that represents something. Our country has a beautiful flag.

Front 774

fantastic (adj.)

Back 774

If something is fantastic, it is really good. The student did a fantastic job on his project and got an award.

Front 775

disabled (adj.)

Back 775

When a person is disabled, they cannot do what a normal person can do. The disabled man used a wheelchair to move around.

Front 776

middle (n.)

Back 776

The middle of something is the center or halfway point. The Canadian flag has a maple leaf in the middle of it.

Front 777

inspect (v.)

Back 777

To inspect is to look at something carefully. The mechanic inspected our car to see if it had any problems.

Front 778

soul (n.)

Back 778

A soul is a person's spirit. Some people believe that the soul lives after the body dies.

Front 779

sufficient (adj.)

Back 779

When something is sufficient, you have enough of it. After eating a sufficient amount of food, I left the table.

Front 780

surgery (n.)

Back 780

Surgery is medical treatment when the doctor cuts open your body. I needed surgery to repair my leg after the accident.

Front 781

tough (adj.)

Back 781

If something is tough, it is difficult. The man passed his driving test even though it was very tough.

Front 782

tube (n.)

Back 782

A tube is a pipe through which water or air passes. The pile of tubes was going to be put in the ground.

Front 783

chew (v.)

Back 783

To chew is to move your mouth to break up food. I always chew my food carefully before swallowing it.

Front 784

fiction (n.)

Back 784

Fiction is a story that is not true. I enjoy reading works of fiction because they are very entertaining.

Front 785

normal (adj.)

Back 785

If something is normal, it is not strange nor surprising to you. It is normal for me to bathe every night.

Front 786

bend (v.)

Back 786

To bend is to move something so it is not straight. Lee bent over and picked up the paper on the ground.

Front 787

bath (n.)

Back 787

A bath is water in a tub. People take a bath to get clean. After playing in the dirt, the boy took a bath.

Front 788

depend (v.)

Back 788

To depend on someone or something is to need them. Children depend on their parents for many things.

Front 789

recall (v.)

Back 789

To recall something is to remember it. She was trying to recall what she had told her friend.

Front 790

grab (v.)

Back 790

To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly. I grabbed a pear from the tree.

Front 791

neat (adj.)

Back 791

If something is neat, it is very clean or organized well. My sister always keeps her bedroom very neat.

Front 792

belong (v.)

Back 792

If something belongs to you, you own it. The blue suit belongs to Paul.

Front 793

criminal (n.)

Back 793

A criminal is a person who does something against the law. The police made sure the criminal couldn't move his hands.

Front 794

cash (n.)

Back 794

Cash is money in the form of paper or coins. I was able to save up enough cash to buy my mother a gift.

Front 795

cabin (n.)

Back 795

A cabin is a small house made of wood. My grandfather owns a small cabin in the country.

Front 796

bowl (n.)

Back 796

A bowl is a deep, round dish that holds food or liquid. I ate a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

Front 797

admit (v.)

Back 797

To admit something means to say that it is true. I had to admit that I stole his idea.

Front 798

chase (v.)

Back 798

To chase someone or something is to follow them in order to catch them. I was chased by an angry native.

Front 799

dozen (n.)

Back 799

A dozen is a group of twelve things. Mom brought home a dozen donuts for us as a treat.

Front 800

beside (prep.)

Back 800

When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you. The two brothers stood beside each other.

Front 801

bin (n.)

Back 801

A bin is a container that holds things. He put his trash in the bin.

Front 802

carefully (adv.)

Back 802

Carefully means with great attention, especially to detail or safety. The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.

Front 803

occasion (n.)

Back 803

An occasion is a time when something important happens. Her graduation was an occasion to have a good time.

Front 804

penalty (n.)

Back 804

A penalty is a punishment, given when someone breaks a rule or law. I had to pay $100 penalty for parking in the wrong spot.

Front 805

rude (adj.)

Back 805

When someone is rude, they are mean and not polite. The children at the bus stop were very rude.

Front 806

settle (v.)

Back 806

To settle a problem means to end it by finding a solution. It took three of our best executives all day to settle the problem.

Front 807

vehicle (n.)

Back 807

A vehicle is a thing that moves people or things to another place. A ferry is a vehicle that takes people from one island to another.

Front 808

wallet (n.)

Back 808

A wallet is a thing that holds money and fits in a pocket. I keep my money in a wallet.

Front 809

yell (v.)

Back 809

To yell is to say something very loudly. The coach yelled at his team for their poor performance.

Front 810

mere (adj.)

Back 810

When something is mere, it is small or not important. We lost the game by a mere two points.

Front 811

elder (adj.)

Back 811

An elder is a person who is older than the people around them. Uncle Ray is my elder so I always try to be respectful.

Front 812

entertain (v.)

Back 812

To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy. The clown entertained the kids at the party.

Front 813

facial (adj.)

Back 813

If something is facial, it is related to a person's face. I could tell from his facial features that he was angry.

Front 814

fence (n.)

Back 814

A fence is a structure around a house or field. The farmer put up a fence so that no one could walk on her field.

Front 815

inspire (v.)

Back 815

To inspire means to make a person want to do something. I was inspired to write a poem after watching the sunrise.

Front 816

roll (v.)

Back 816

To roll is to move by turning over and over. You must roll the ball into the pins when you bowl.

Front 817

perhaps (adv.)

Back 817

Perhaps is used when you say that something could happen. Perhaps I will eat an apple for lunch.

Front 818

contact (v.)

Back 818

To contact someone is to speak or write to them. I contacted Sue about my party.

Front 819

plain (adj.)

Back 819

If something is simple, it is plain and not decorated. He bought a pair of plain white shoes over the weekend.

Front 820

firm (adj.)

Back 820

When something is firm, it is solid but not too hard. He sleeps on a firm bed.

Front 821

friendly (adj.)

Back 821

Friendly is behaving in a pleasant, kind way toward someone. The friendly animals came up to the girl.

Front 822

adjust (v.)

Back 822

To adjust something means to change it so it is better. He adjusted the old guitar to make it sound better.

Front 823

fuel (n.)

Back 823

Fuel is something that creates heat or energy. Heat is the fuel that comes from fire.

Front 824

grand (adj.)

Back 824

When something is grand, it is big and liked by people. The grand mountain rose high into the sky.

Front 825

hurricane (n.)

Back 825

A hurricane is a bad storm that happens over the ocean. The wind from the hurricane bent the palm tree.

Front 826

engage (v.)

Back 826

To engage in something means to do it. Dad was engaged in sawing a piece of wood in half.

Front 827

feed (v.)

Back 827

To feed is to give food. Mother feeds my baby brother everyday.

Front 828

surf (v.)

Back 828

To surf means to use a special board to ride on waves in the ocean. The students went to the beach to surf during their vacation.

Front 829

wild (adj.)

Back 829

If something is wild, it is found in nature. You should be careful around a fox, because it is a wild animal.

Front 830

reef (n.)

Back 830

A reef is a group of rocks or coral that rise to or near the ocean. He walked along the reef and looked at the water below.

Front 831

shut (v.)

Back 831

To shut something means to close it tightly. Please shut the door. The air outside is cold.

Front 832

loss (n.)

Back 832

A loss means the act or an instance of losing something. I suffered a big loss while I was gambling.

Front 833

accuse (v.)

Back 833

To accuse someone of something is to blame them for doing it. She accused her brother of breaking her computer.

Front 834

ought (aux. v.)

Back 834

If someone ought to do something, then it is the right thing to do. I ought to take my library books back.

Front 835

zone (n.)

Back 835

A zone is an area that was different qualities from the ones around it. Firefighters often work in danger zones.

Front 836

task (n.)

Back 836

Task is a piece of work to be done or undertaken. The ability of students to solve tasks is important for the development of their various skills.

Front 837

amuse (v.)

Back 837

To amuse someone means to do something that is funny or entertaining. The singer was very good. She amused the crowd.

Front 838

coral (n.)

Back 838

Coral is the hard, colorful material formed by the shells of animals. The diver admired the beautiful coral under the water.

Front 839

legend (n.)

Back 839

A legend is a story from the past. There is a well-known legend about a king and his queen.

Front 840

guard (v.)

Back 840

To guard something is to take care of it. The police officer will guard us from any harm.

Front 841

cotton (n.)

Back 841

Cotton is a cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant. I like to wear clothes made from cotton in the summer.

Front 842

crash (v.)

Back 842

To crash means to hit and break something. There was a loud noise when the car crashed into the tree.

Front 843

deck (n.)

Back 843

A deck is a wooden floor built outside of a house or the floor of a ship. A ship will store many supplies below its deck.

Front 844

strict (adj.)

Back 844

When someone is strict, they make sure others follow rules. The teacher is strict. She does not let students talk in class.

Front 845

favor (n.)

Back 845

A favor is something you do for someone to help them. Can you do me a favor and turn off the lights?

Front 846

war (n.)

Back 846

A war is a big fight between two groups of people. Many young men died in the war.

Front 847

personality (n.)

Back 847

Your personality is what you are like and how you behave. John has a bad personality.

Front 848

dictionary (n.)

Back 848

A dictionary is a book that tells you want words mean. I use the dictionary to learn new words.

Front 849

explore (v.)

Back 849

To explore is to look for new places. He wants to explore the world and see new things.

Front 850

cardinal (adj.)

Back 850

If a rule or quality is cardinal, then it is the most important one. Raising your hand in the classroom before you speak is a cardinal rule.

Front 851

duke (n.)

Back 851

A duke is a man of high social rank but below a king or queen. The duke ruled over the land.

Front 852

expose (v.)

Back 852

To expose is to make known something that is hidden. He took off his shirt exposing his costume.

Front 853

hire (v.)

Back 853

To hire someone is to pay them money to work for you. We hired a man to paint our house.

Front 854

step (v.)

Back 854

To step is to walk. Be careful where you step.

Front 855

jail (n.)

Back 855

Jail is a place where criminals go to be punished. The thief was caught and sent to jail for ten years.

Front 856

material (n.)

Back 856

A material is what is used to make something. Brick is a good material for building houses.

Front 857

minister (n.)

Back 857

A minister is an important person in government with many duties. The minister of education controls the country's schools.

Front 858

ordinary (adj.)

Back 858

If someone or something is ordinary, they are not special in any way. Today was just an ordinary day. Nothing unusual happened.

Front 859

capture (v.)

Back 859

To capture someone or something is to catch them. James tried to capture the bubbles in his hands.

Front 860

resemble (v.)

Back 860

To resemble someone is to look like them. The baby resembles his father a great deal.

Front 861

guilty (adj.)

Back 861

If people feel guilty, they feel bad for what they did. I felt guilty for taking my sister's cookies.

Front 862

owe (v.)

Back 862

To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another. I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back.

Front 863

symptom (n.)

Back 863

A symptom of a bad condition or illness is a sign that it is happening. Sneezing and a high fever are symptoms of the common cold.

Front 864

tobacco (n.)

Back 864

Tobacco is a plant whose leaves are smoked, such as in cigarettes. The tobacco in cigarettes is bad for your health.

Front 865

twin (n.)

Back 865

Twins are two children born at the same time. My sister and I are twins. We look exactly the same.

Front 866

witch (n.)

Back 866

A witch is a woman with magical powers. People think that witches fly around on broomsticks.

Front 867

library (n.)

Back 867

A library is a place where you go to read books. The library at school is full of books.

Front 868

escape (v.)

Back 868

To escape is to run away from something bad. The butterfly could not escape from the cage.

Front 869

permanent (adj.)

Back 869

If something is permanent, it lasts for a long time or forever. We don't know if Aunt Mildred's visit will be a permanent one.

Front 870

preserve (v.)

Back 870

To preserve is to protect something from harm. Dad sprayed a chemical on the house to help preserve its looks.

Front 871

fair (adj.)

Back 871

Fair describes treating someone in a way that is reasonable or right. He sold me his car for a fair price.

Front 872

pronounce (v.)

Back 872

To pronounce is to say the sounds of letters or words. Young children often have trouble pronouncing words right.

Front 873

flow (v.)

Back 873

To flow is to move easily and continuously in one direction. The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.

Front 874

apology (n.)

Back 874

An apology is something someone says to show that they are sorry. After arguing with her teacher, the girl wrote the teacher an apology.

Front 875

clever (adj.)

Back 875

When someone is clever, they can solve a hard puzzle or problem. The clever boy thought of a good idea.

Front 876

innocent (adj.)

Back 876

If someone is innocent, they are not guilty of a crime. The judge said that the woman was innocent of the crime.

Front 877

bold (adj.)

Back 877

If someone is bold, they are not afraid of doing something. The bold man climbed the high mountain.

Front 878

actually (adv.)

Back 878

Actually means in fact or really. My dad looks a little mean, but actually he's very kind.

Front 879

bride (n.)

Back 879

A bride is a woman who is getting married or has just gotten married. The bride looked beautiful in her wedding dress.

Front 880

praise (v.)

Back 880

To praise is to show that you like someone or something. The coach praised both athletes after a good practice.

Front 881

net (n.)

Back 881

A net is a bag made of strong thread. It is used to catch animals. The boy caught butterflies in his net.

Front 882

cell (n.)

Back 882

A cell is a small room where a person is locked in. The jail cell was very small.

Front 883

inn (n.)

Back 883

An inn is a place where travelers can rest and eat. The visitor got a room at the inn.

Front 884

permit (v.)

Back 884

To permit something is to let someone do it. I was sick, so my mother permitted me to stay home from school.

Front 885

dare (v.)

Back 885

To dare means to be brave enough to try something. He dared to jump out of the airplane and skydive.

Front 886

aware (adj.)

Back 886

If you are aware of something, you know about it. I was not aware of the ringing phone.

Front 887

guy (n.)

Back 887

A guy is an informal way to call a man. The guy at the flower shop was really helpful today.

Front 888

harm (n.)

Back 888

Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something. A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.

Front 889

philosophy (n.)

Back 889

A philosophy is a way to think about truth and life. My philosophy is 'live and let live'.

Front 890

electronic (adj.)

Back 890

When something is electronic, it uses electricity to do something. I like having electronic devices such as an MP3 player.

Front 891

village (n.)

Back 891

A village is a very small town. There are only a few houses in my village.

Front 892

pot (n.)

Back 892

A pot is a deep, round metal container used for cooking. Don't touch the pot on the stove. It's hot.

Front 893

seed (n.)

Back 893

A seed is the hard part of a plant or fruit that trees grow from. I planted the seed in the dirt hoping that It would grow into a tree.

Front 894

sharp (adj.)

Back 894

When something is sharp, it has a thin edge that cuts things easily. That knife is very sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself.

Front 895

crop (n.)

Back 895

A crop is food that a farmer grows. Wheat is a crop that is made into bread.

Front 896

issue (n.)

Back 896

An issue is an important topic. The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.

Front 897

accompany (v.)

Back 897

To accompany other people means to join them or go with them. My brothers accompanied me to the movie.

Front 898

bare (adj.)

Back 898

When something is bare, it is plain. It has no covering. He likes to walk around in his bare feet.

Front 899

foreign (adj.)

Back 899

If something is foreign, it is from a different country. Mexican food is a popular foreign food.

Front 900

standard (n.)

Back 900

A standard is what people consider normal or good. This older model TV is below our store's standards.

Front 901

marvel (n.)

Back 901

To marvel at something is to feel surprise and interest in it. We marveled at her excellent piano playing.

Front 902

ever (adv.)

Back 902

Ever means at any time. Going skiing last winter was the most fun I've ever had.

Front 903

stroll (v.)

Back 903

To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly. My dog and I strolled through the park today.

Front 904

emotion (n.)

Back 904

An emotion is how you feel. Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.

Front 905

breath (n.)

Back 905

A breath is the air that goes into and out of one's lungs. You can't take a breath under water.

Front 906

charge (n.)

Back 906

A charge is the price to pay for something. The charge for the shirts was $15,00.

Front 907

bridge (n.)

Back 907

A bridge is something that is built over a river so people can cross it. The old bridge fell into the river.

Front 908

trip (n.)

Back 908

A trip is a journey to a certain place. Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.

Front 909

palace (n.)

Back 909

A palace is a very large building. It is often the home of a royal family. The king and queen live in a beautiful palace.

Front 910

cast (v.)

Back 910

To cast something means o throw it. The fisherman cast his line into the water.

Front 911

branch (n.)

Back 911

A branch is the part of a tree with leaves. The monkey was hanging from a branch on the tree.

Front 912

instead (adv.)

Back 912

Instead means in place of. He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.

Front 913

tight (adj.)

Back 913

When something is tight, it is fixed or fastened firmly in place. The knots were too tight to untie.

Front 914

virtual (adj.)

Back 914

If something is virtual, then it is very close to being true or accurate. Because he's popular, Joe is the virtual leader of the group.

Front 915

weigh (v.)

Back 915

To weigh something means to see how heavy it is. The little dog weighed exactly 3 Kg.

Front 916

whisper (v.)

Back 916

To whisper means to say very quietly. We have to whisper in the library so people can focus on reading.

Front 917

sort (n.)

Back 917

A sort of something is a type of it. What sort of instrument do you want to learn to play?

Front 918

subtract (v.)

Back 918

To subtract means to take something away. We learned how to subtract numbers from each other in class.

Front 919

abstract (adj.)

Back 919

If ideas are abstract, they are based on general ways of thinking. The idea of beauty is abstract and changes over time.

Front 920

sight (n.)

Back 920

A sight is something interesting to see. I saw the pyramids of Egypt. What a sight!

Front 921

clay (n.)

Back 921

Clay is a type of heavy, wet soil used to make pots. She made a bowl out of the clay.

Front 922

society (n.)

Back 922

Society is people and the way they live. Society expects people to be good and honest.

Front 923

annual (adj.)

Back 923

If something is annual, it happens once a year. The only time I see my aunts and uncles is at our annual family picnic.

Front 924

well (adv.)

Back 924

You use well to say that something was done in a good way. The couple can dance quite well.

Front 925

curtain (n.)

Back 925

A curtain is a cloth hung over a window or used to divide a room. She opened the curtains to let light into the room.

Front 926

stair (n.)

Back 926

Stairs are the things that are used to go up in a building. You can take the stairs to the second floor.

Front 927

survive (v.)

Back 927

To survive is to stay alive. My dog survived her fall into the water.

Front 928

since (prep.)

Back 928

Since is used to talk about a past event still happening now. Since 1992, he has been driving that car.

Front 929

pattern (n.)

Back 929

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.

Front 930

deserve (v.)

Back 930

To deserve s to be worthy of something as a result of one's actions. The dog deserved a bone for behaving very well.

Front 931

block (n.)

Back 931

A block is a solid piece of wood, stone or ice. I saw a block of ice on the floor.

Front 932

thick (adj.)

Back 932

If something is thick, it is wide and solid. The fog was so thick that I couldn't see through it.

Front 933

feather (n.)

Back 933

Feathers are the things covering birds' bodies. That bird has orange feathers on its chest.

Front 934

sudden (adj.)

Back 934

When something is sudden, it happens very quickly. He felt a sudden pain in his chest.

Front 935

operation (n.)

Back 935

An operation is when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body. The operation on my arm was a success.

Front 936

fertile (adj.)

Back 936

If land is fertile, it is able to produce good crops and plants. The farmer grew many vegetables in the fertile soil.

Front 937

flood (n.)

Back 937

A flood is an event in which water covers an area which is usually dry. After three days of rain, there was a flood in the city.

Front 938

solve (v.)

Back 938

To solve something is to find and answer to it. All the students could easily solve the math problem.

Front 939

introduce (v.)

Back 939

To introduce someone or something is to say who they are. I Introduced myself to our newest co-worker today.

Front 940

balance (v.)

Back 940

To balance something is to keep it from falling. We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball.

Front 941

cloth (n.)

Back 941

Cloth is material used to make clothes. His shirt is made of a very soft type of cloth.

Front 942

religious (adj.)

Back 942

When something is religious, it has to do with religion. The holy man spoke about religious topics.

Front 943

approach (v.)

Back 943

To approach something means to move close to it. The boy approached his school.

Front 944

obtain (v.)

Back 944

To obtain is to get something you want or need. After I passed the test, I obtained my driver's license.

Front 945

nowadays (adv.)

Back 945

If something happens nowadays, it happens all the present time. In the past people walked everywhere. Nowadays, they use cars.

Front 946

intelligence (n.)

Back 946

Intelligence is the ability to learn and understand things. Because of his high intelligence, he finished school early.

Front 947

ideal (adj.)

Back 947

If something is ideal, it is the best that it can possibly be. This house is an ideal place for my family. It has everything we need.

Front 948

necessary (adj.)

Back 948

If something is necessary, you must do it. It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.

Front 949

grave (n.)

Back 949

A grave is the place where a dead person is buried. We visit our grandfather's grave each year.

Front 950

furniture (n.)

Back 950

Furniture is the things used in a house such as tables and chairs. His living room only had a few simple pieces of furniture.

Front 951

romantic (adj.)

Back 951

When something is romantic, it has to do with love. The young couple went to see a romantic movie.

Front 952

shell (n.)

Back 952

A shell is a hard covering that protects the body of some sea creatures. There were many pretty shells on the beach.

Front 953

shore (n.)

Back 953

A shore is the edge of a large body of water. All of the boats were floating near the shore.

Front 954

wheel (n.)

Back 954

A wheel is a round thing on a vehicle that turns when it moves. A car has four wheels.

Front 955

throw (v.)

Back 955

To throw something is to use your hand to make it go through the air. The pitcher can throw the baseball very fast.

Front 956

quarter (n.)

Back 956

A quarter is 25 cents. He paid a quarter for the candy.

Front 957

dull (adj.)

Back 957

If something is dull, it is not exciting. The movie was very dull. I fell asleep watching it.

Front 958

invest (v.)

Back 958

To invest means to use money in a way that will bring a profit later. I invested money in a new building that should bring me a profit.

Front 959

return (v.)

Back 959

To return is to go back to a place. I was happy to return home to my mom after school.

Front 960

embarrass (v.)

Back 960

To embarrass someone is to make them feel ashamed or foolish. He was embarrassed when he couldn't remember her name.

Front 961

gather (v.)

Back 961

To gather is to collect several things usually from different places. Sam gathered some flowers for his mother.

Front 962

fare (n.)

Back 962

A fare is an amount of money paid to use a bus, train, or taxi. Since he is a senior, my grandfather pays a low fare for the bus.

Front 963

former (adj.)

Back 963

Former describes something that used to be but is not any more. The hotel, a former castle, was built over 200 years ago.

Front 964

formula (n.)

Back 964

A formula is a set mathematical way or method of solving a problem. I learned a new formula that may help us with our problem.

Front 965

found (v.)

Back 965

To found a company or organization means to start it. The pilgrims found one of the first colonies in the United States.

Front 966

neighbor (n.)

Back 966

A neighbor is a person who lives near you. I like my neighbor because he's very friendly.

Front 967

loan (n.)

Back 967

A loan is the act of lending something, usually money. I got a loan from the bank.

Front 968

appeal (v.)

Back 968

To appeal so someone s to be interesting or attractive to them. Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.

Front 969

practical (adj.)

Back 969

If something is practical, it is useful in normal life. Learning English is practical. You can use it in many places.

Front 970

client (n.)

Back 970

A client is a person or business that pays another to do a service. She has many clients who enjoy coming to her salon.

Front 971

assume (v.)

Back 971

To assume something is to think that it is true, even with no proof. I assume you are both familiar with this plan.

Front 972

urge (v.)

Back 972

To urge someone is to try very hard to get them to do something. He urged them to believe his story.

Front 973

response (n.)

Back 973

A response is the answer to a question. He asked if I was sad. My response was 'No'.

Front 974

treasure (n.)

Back 974

A treasure is a collection of valuable things, especially jewels or gold. They became very rich when they found the buried treasure.

Front 975

situated (adj.)

Back 975

If something is situated somewhere, it is in that place. The white board is situated between the two men.

Front 976

temporary (adj.)

Back 976

If something is temporary, it exists for a short time. This car is only temporary. I'll get a new one soon.

Front 977

borrow (v.)

Back 977

To borrow something is to take it and then give it back later. Can I borrow a pencil to use today? I'll give it back to you tomorrow.

Front 978

scholarship (n.)

Back 978

A scholarship is money given to one so they can go to school. I got a scholarship to help me pay for university.

Front 979

downtown (n.)

Back 979

The downtown is the center of most cities. The downtown is filled with many tall buildings.

Front 980

structure (n.)

Back 980

A structure is a building. They just built a beautiful new structure downtown.

Front 981

salary (n.)

Back 981

A salary is how much money a person makes at his or her job. He got a new job with a better salary.

Front 982

force (n.)

Back 982

Force is a person's strength or power. He used all his force to try and open the door.

Front 983

modest (adj.)

Back 983

If people are modest, they do not think that they are too important. Derek is very modest for someone who is so rich.

Front 984

ladder (n.)

Back 984

A ladder is an object that is used to climb up and down things. He used a ladder to climb to the top of his tree house.

Front 985

product (n.)

Back 985

A product is something that is made. My sister has many beauty products in her room.

Front 986

suffer (v.)

Back 986

To suffer is to feel pain. Her headache made her suffer all day.

Front 987

preach (v.)

Back 987

To preach is to talk about and promote a religious idea. Aaron often preached about living an honest life.

Front 988

prosper (v.)

Back 988

To prosper is to be successful or make a lot of money. Frank's new business finally prospered after many years of hard work.

Front 989

exceed (v.)

Back 989

To exceed is to be more than something. Since I exceeded my limit, I decided to get rid of my credit cards.

Front 990

encounter (v.)

Back 990

If you encounter something, you meet or came close to it. I encountered a sea turtle while I was swimming.

Front 991

compensate (v.)

Back 991

To compensate is to pay someone for the time they spent doing something. Her boss compensated her for the extra work she did last week.

Front 992

chimney (n.)

Back 992

A chimney is a tall pipe used to carry smoke out of a building. The cat was on the roof sitting next to the chimney.

Front 993

advance (v.)

Back 993

To advance is to go forward. He advanced up the ladder slowly.

Front 994

sustain (v.)

Back 994

To sustain something is to keep it going. Wind power is a clean way to sustain a city with energy.

Front 995

humble (adj.)

Back 995

People who are humble do not believe that they are better than other people. Even though Bob is the smartest boy in his class, he is humble.

Front 996

province (n.)

Back 996

A province is a small area that is controlled by a country. Canada is divided into several different provinces.

Front 997

iron (n.)

Back 997

Iron is a strong metal that is used to make many objects. The horse had shoes made of iron.

Front 998

charitable (adj.)

Back 998

When someone is charitable, they help people who are in need. My sister was charitable enough to help me buy my first house.

Front 999

blacksmith (n.)

Back 999

A blacksmith is a person who makes things out of metal. The blacksmith pounded the piece of metal until it was flat.

Front 1000

benefactor (n.)

Back 1000

A benefactor is a person who gives money to help someone. The student's benefactor gave him money to spend on his studies.

Front 1001

arise (v.)

Back 1001

To arise is to happen. Difficulties arose with his computer because it was old.

Front 1002

factory (n.)

Back 1002

A factory is a building where things are made or put together. We have only one factory in our town.

Front 1003

spend (v.)

Back 1003

To spend is to use time doing something or being somewhere. I like to spend my free time fishing.

Front 1004

content (adj.)

Back 1004

To be content is to be happy and not want more. The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.

Front 1005

satisfaction (n.)

Back 1005

Satisfaction is a feeling you get when you do or receive something good. Brad was filled with satisfaction when he saw what was for dinner.

Front 1006

familiar (adj.)

Back 1006

If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well. The two friends were very familiar with each other.

Front 1007

occupy (v.)

Back 1007

To occupy a place is to live, work, or be there. Kevin and Alice occupied the chairs and had a long discussion.

Front 1008

penny (n.)

Back 1008

A penny is a coin worth one cent. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is on the penny.

Front 1009

contrast (n.)

Back 1009

A contrast is the sharp difference between two things. The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.

Front 1010

forge (v.)

Back 1010

To forge is to make or produce, especially with difficulty. Stacy and Heather forged their friendship when they were teenagers.

Front 1011

repay (v.)

Back 1011

To repay is to pay back or to reward someone or something. She repaid her friend for all of his hard work with a small gift.

Front 1012

wheat (n.)

Back 1012

Wheat is a plant which makes grain. Wheat grain is used to make bread. The field of golden wheat was ready to be harvested.

Front 1013

inferior (adj.)

Back 1013

If something is inferior, it is not as good as something else. Cars built a hundred years ago are inferior to ones built today.

Front 1014

wealth (n.)

Back 1014

Wealth is a large amount of money. One of the most important things to some people is wealth.

Front 1015

neglect (v.)

Back 1015

To neglect someone or something is to not take care of it properly. William neglected his room, so it is a complete mess.

Front 1016

newcomer (n.)

Back 1016

A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived at a place or a group. The students happily welcomed the newcomer to the school.

Front 1017

overlook (v.)

Back 1017

To overlook something is to not notice it, or to not realize that it is important. Brenda overlooked the last step and had a bad fall.

Front 1018

hut (n.)

Back 1018

A hut is a house made of wood, grass, or mud that has only one or two rooms. We all went into the hut to sleep.

Front 1019

hatred (n.)

Back 1019

Hatred is a strong feeling of not liking someone or something. I have a hatred for the taste of medicine.

Front 1020

fake (adj.)

Back 1020

If something is fake, it is made to look real in order to trick people. The model was wearing fake eyelashes.

Front 1021

ridiculous (adj.)

Back 1021

If something is ridiculous, it is silly or strange. Steve looked ridiculous with those huge blue sunglasses.

Front 1022

satisfactory (adj.)

Back 1022

If something is satisfactory, it is good enough. Mina often received satisfactory grades since she studied so hard.

Front 1023

shepherd (n.)

Back 1023

A shepherd is a person who protects and cares for sheep. The shepherd moved the sheep to another field.

Front 1024

venture (v.)

Back 1024

To venture is to go to a place that may be dangerous. Even though it was dangerous, they ventured up the mountain.

Front 1025

lodge (n.)

Back 1025

A lodge is a house in the mountain, used by people who hunt or fish. During our ski trip, we stayed at a lodge.

Front 1026

offense (n.)

Back 1026

An offense is behavior that is wrong or breaks a law. Stealing a car is a very serious offense.

Front 1027

caretaker (n.)

Back 1027

A caretaker is a person who takes care of very young, old, or sick people. My grandmother's caretaker helps her get around the house.

Front 1028

comprehend (v.)

Back 1028

To comprehend something is to understand it. Henry could not comprehend the message.

Front 1029

discourage (v.)

Back 1029

To discourage someone is to make them feel less excited about something. Mr. Perry discouraged the students from quitting school.

Front 1030

deceive (v.)

Back 1030

To deceive someone is to make them believe something that is not true. He tried to deceive his friends as they were playing a game.

Front 1031

awkward (adj.)

Back 1031

If something is awkward, it is embarrassing and uncomfortable. After dropping his coffee cup, Robbie felt awkward.

Front 1032

acquire (v.)

Back 1032

To acquire something is to gain possession of it. Tina acquired strange package yesterday.

Front 1033

leave (v.)

Back 1033

To leave means to go away from someone or something. He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home.

Front 1034

grade (n.)

Back 1034

A grade is a score or mark given to someone's work. I managed to get good grades on my report card.

Front 1035

kid (v.)

Back 1035

To kid is to make a joke to make someone believe something which is not true. I am not really mad. I was kidding when I said I was angry.

Front 1036

scar (n.)

Back 1036

A scar is a mark on the skin after a wound heals. The monster had horrible scars on his cheek and forehead.

Front 1037

elbow (n.)

Back 1037

The elbow is the middle part of a person's arm that lets you bend it. She pointed to her elbow to show me where she hurt herself.

Front 1038

grateful (adj.)

Back 1038

When you are grateful for something, you are happy that it happened. The girls were grateful to have a chance to spend time with their grandfather.

Front 1039

valentine (n.)

Back 1039

A valentine is someone you love or admire with great affection. Harry wanted Molly to be his valentine.

Front 1040

tease (v.)

Back 1040

To tease someone means to laugh at or make fun of them. Jake teased Charlie because he was the new students.

Front 1041

error (n.)

Back 1041

An error is something you do wrong. I made an error on my report, so my boss was angry.

Front 1042

decent (adj.)

Back 1042

When something is decent, it is OK or good enough. Eric did a decent job painting the fence.

Front 1043

sensation (n.)

Back 1043

A sensation is a feeling a person gets from their senses. Mom got a painful sensation in her head from the loud noise.

Front 1044

chore (n.)

Back 1044

A chore is a job that you have to do but don't like. It's Nikki's chore to do the dishes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.

Front 1045

loose (adj.)

Back 1045

When something is loose, it is not held in place well. The bolt was loose, so I tightened it with the wrench.

Front 1046

offend (v.)

Back 1046

To offend someone means to make them angry or upset. They were offended by what they had said to each other.

Front 1047

overnight (adv.)

Back 1047

When something happens overnight, it happens during the night. The campers stayed in the tent overnight.

Front 1048

caretaker (v.)

Back 1048

A caretaker is a person who takes care of very young, old, or sick people. My grandmother's caretaker helps her get around the house.

Front 1049

persist (v.)

Back 1049

To persist means to keep doing something even when it is hard. Even though the lesson was difficult, he persisted until he understood.

Front 1050

pine (n.)

Back 1050

A pine is a type of tree that is tall and thin. There were many beautiful pine trees in the forest.

Front 1051

secret (n.)

Back 1051

A secret is something that you do not tell other people. The two boys were sharing a secret.

Front 1052

sled (n.)

Back 1052

A sled is a small vehicle that you use on snow. Marvin likes to ride his sled down the hill in winter.

Front 1053

alley (n.)

Back 1053

An alley is a narrow behind houses or buildings. The alley behind my house looks dirty.

Front 1054

bunch (n.)

Back 1054

A bunch is a group of the same things. She was hungry, so she ate the entire bunch of grapes.

Front 1055

ax (n.)

Back 1055

An ax is a tool used to cut wood. She used an ax to cut some wood for the fire.

Front 1056

irritate (v.)

Back 1056

To irritate means to annoy someone. She was irritated when her brother told her that he had last her camera.

Front 1057

alone (adj.)

Back 1057

If something is alone, they are not with another person. The boy wanted to be alone to think.

Front 1058

allow (v.)

Back 1058

To allow something to happen means to let it happen. Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.

Front 1059

breathe (v.)

Back 1059

To breathe means to let air go in and out of your body. We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.

Front 1060

prize (n.)

Back 1060

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.

Front 1061

disgrace (n.)

Back 1061

Disgrace is a feeling of shame. He felt a sense of disgrace after failing his big exam.

Front 1062

curl (n.)

Back 1062

A curl is a small piece of something with a round shape. The colorful ribbons were bent into curls.

Front 1063

represent (v.)

Back 1063

To represent is to speak or act for a person or group. My lawyer will represent me in court.

Front 1064

decay (v.)

Back 1064

To decay is to be destroyed naturally. The old wooden house was slowly decaying.

Front 1065

dessert (n.)

Back 1065

Dessert is a sweet food that you eat after a meal. Kayla wants ice cream for dessert.

Front 1066

mankind (n.)

Back 1066

Mankind is all of the world's people. All of mankind has to work to move this a better world.

Front 1067

sneeze (v.)

Back 1067

To sneeze is to suddenly blow air out of your nose and mouth. He sneezed after smelling the flower.

Front 1068

refresh (v.)

Back 1068

To refresh someone is to make them feel less hot or tired. The baby was refreshed after taking a cool bath.

Front 1069

pulse (n.)

Back 1069

A pulse is the beat of the heart. The doctor checked the patient's pulse by feeling his wrist.

Front 1070

universe (n.)

Back 1070

The universe is the known or supposed objects in space. The universe is so large that it cannot be measured.

Front 1071

sense (v.)

Back 1071

To sense something is to know about it without being told. I could sense that he was watching me.

Front 1072

passion (n.)

Back 1072

Passion is a very strong feeling of wanting to do something. She had a passion for dancing.

Front 1073

space (n.)

Back 1073

A space is an empty area. I don't have much space for things in my small house.

Front 1074

leisure (n.)

Back 1074

Leisure is time when you do not have to do work. Eve likes to listen to music in her leisure time.

Front 1075

grace (n.)

Back 1075

Grace is a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed and attractive way. The ballerina danced with grace.

Front 1076

plate (n.)

Back 1076

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.

Front 1077

fairy (n.)

Back 1077

A fairy is a small, magic creature with wings. There are usually fairies in fantasy stories.

Front 1078

description (n.)

Back 1078

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.

Front 1079

eclipse (n.)

Back 1079

An eclipse is an occasion when the moon moves in front of the sun. A complete eclipse of the sun is a very rare occurrence.

Front 1080

far (adj.)

Back 1080

If something is far, it is not close. It's far going from the east coast to the west coast of America.

Front 1081

distant (adj.)

Back 1081

If something is distant, it is far away. Michael could barely see the distant island.

Front 1082

wool (n.)

Back 1082

Wool is the hair that a sheep has. Grandma wants to use the blue wool to knit me a sweater.

Front 1083

dip (v.)

Back 1083

To dip something is to put part of it into a liquid for a short time. Laurel dipped her strawberry into the chocolate.

Front 1084

pillow (n.)

Back 1084

A pillow is something that you put your head on when you sleep. When I travel, I usually take along my favorite pillow.

Front 1085

guide (n.)

Back 1085

A guide is someone who shows you where to go. We followed a guide at the park.

Front 1086

spice (n.)

Back 1086

A spice is a flavor for food and drinks. Two common spices found in many homes are salt and pepper.

Front 1087

whistle (v.)

Back 1087

To whistle is to make it sound by putting your lips together and blowing. As he was listening to music, Daryl whistled.

Front 1088

noise (n.)

Back 1088

A noise is an unpleasant sound. The crying baby made a loud noise.

Front 1089

compact (adj.)

Back 1089

If something is compact, it is smaller than normal. A laptop computer is much more compact than a desktop model.

Front 1090

bloom (v.)

Back 1090

When a plant blooms, It makes flowers. Roses look so pretty when they bloom.

Front 1091

shortly (adv.)

Back 1091

If something will happen shortly, it will happen very soon. My workday will end shortly.

Front 1092

rot (v.)

Back 1092

When something rots, it slowly gets softer and is destroyed. The old log began to rot in the forest.

Front 1093

accept (v.)

Back 1093

To accept something that is offered is to take it. I accepted the girl's very nice gift.

Front 1094

safe (adj.)

Back 1094

When a person is safe, they are not in danger. Put on your seat belt in the car to be safe.

Front 1095

fancy (adj.)

Back 1095

If something is fancy, it is nicer than normal. Their table was all set for a fancy dinner.

Front 1096

attitude (n.)

Back 1096

Someone's attitude is the way they feel and think. John has a bad attitude. He's always angry.

Front 1097

pirate (n.)

Back 1097

A pirate is a sailor who steals things from other boats. Pirates ate very scary characters.

Front 1098

publication (n.)

Back 1098

A publication is something printed, like a newspaper or book. She's been a subscriber to that publication for over ten years.

Front 1099

thrill (n.)

Back 1099

A thrill is an exciting feeling. The boys enjoy the thrill of surfing a big wave.

Front 1100

skeleton (n.)

Back 1100

A skeleton is the bones of a body. There is a skeleton in the science classroom.

Front 1101

spoil (v.)

Back 1101

If something spoils, it turns bad or rots. We left the fruit out too long, and it spoiled.

Front 1102

kill (v.)

Back 1102

To kill someone or something is to make them die. I killed the fly with a fly swatter.

Front 1103

acquaint (v.)

Back 1103

To acquaint is to get to know something or someone. Nancy acquainted herself with the new computer.

Front 1104

available (adj.)

Back 1104

If something is available, it means you can get it. There were many seats available in the room.

Front 1105

starve (v.)

Back 1105

If a person starves, they do not get enough to eat and sometimes die. During the war, many people starved.

Front 1106

riddle (n.)

Back 1106

A riddle is a question that is difficult to answer but meant to be funny. I could not answer Wendy's riddle, but it made me laugh.

Front 1107

inhabitant (n.)

Back 1107

An inhabitant is a person who lives in a certain place. The number of inhabitants in the countryside is increasing.

Front 1108

print (v.)

Back 1108

To print something is to put it onto paper. Make sure that you print your name clearly.

Front 1109

hood (n.)

Back 1109

A hood is part of a coat that goes over your head. She put on her hood to keep her head warm.

Front 1110

wicked (adj.)

Back 1110

If something is wicked, it is very bad or evil. My boss is a very wicked man.

Front 1111

flashlight (n.)

Back 1111

A flashlight is a small electric light that you carry in your hand. We took a flashlight when we went camping.

Front 1112

nourish (v.)

Back 1112

To nourish something is to give it food that it needs to live. A good mother will nourish her baby every day.

Front 1113

shake (v.)

Back 1113

To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly. When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.

Front 1114

disguise (n.)

Back 1114

A disguise is something you wear so people cannot tell who you are. Everyone know that it was Dad in the Santa disguise.

Front 1115

frequently (adv.)

Back 1115

When something happens frequently, it happens often. We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.

Front 1116

adventure (n.)

Back 1116

An adventure is a fun or exciting thing that you do. Riding in the rough water was an adventure.

Front 1117

curse (v.)

Back 1117

To curse someone or something is to hope that bad things happen to them. The witch cursed the village.

Front 1118

cemetery (n.)

Back 1118

A cemetery is where people are buried when they die. Some people are scared of cemeteries.

Front 1119

reflect (v.)

Back 1119

To reflect is when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image. Her face was reflected on the smooth glass.

Front 1120

pleasant (adj.)

Back 1120

If something is pleasant, you enjoy it. The character had a pleasant look on its face.

Front 1121

web (n.)

Back 1121

A web is a home made by a spider. Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage.

Front 1122

punish (v.)

Back 1122

To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws. To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.

Front 1123

describe (v.)

Back 1123

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.

Front 1124

worm (n.)

Back 1124

A worm is a small animal with a long, thin body. Worms are often used to help catch fish.

Front 1125

chop (v.)

Back 1125

To chop something means to cut it into pieces with a tool. Mom chopped some vegetables to put into the stew.

Front 1126

tremendous (adj.)

Back 1126

When something is tremendous, it is very large. The Earth's oceans are filled with a tremendous amount of water.

Front 1127

bulletin (n.)

Back 1127

A bulletin is a news report that talks about my recent and important events. There was a five bulletin reporting on the economy of the city.

Front 1128

tap (v.)

Back 1128

To tap something is to hit it lightly. He tapped the keys of the keyboard to write a short word.

Front 1129

district (n.)

Back 1129

A district is a small part of a city, country, state, or country. I live in a residential district of Seattle, Washington.

Front 1130

flat (adj.)

Back 1130

Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts. My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend.

Front 1131

senator (n.)

Back 1131

A senator is someone who makes laws for a state. The young senator promised to make laws that would help the people.

Front 1132

stir (v.)

Back 1132

To stir something means to mix it using something small, like a spoon. Mom stirred the batter until it was smooth.

Front 1133

underneath (prep.)

Back 1133

When something is underneath something else, it is below or lower than it. The roots of a tree are located underneath the ground.

Front 1134

broadcast (n.)

Back 1134

A broadcast is a television or radio show. We watched the broadcast of the local news on TV.

Front 1135

grasp (v.)

Back 1135

To grasp something means to hold it. He grasped the bag of money tightly.

Front 1136

bump (n.)

Back 1136

A bump is a small raised area on a surface. The monkey got a bump on his head because he was hit by a rock.

Front 1137

characteristic (n.)

Back 1137

A characteristic is something that shows what a person or a thing is like. One characteristic of tigers is their black stripes.

Front 1138

console (v.)

Back 1138

To console someone who is sad means to make them comforted. When my dog ran away, my dad consoled me.

Front 1139

drawer (n.)

Back 1139

A drawer is a small part in furniture that is used to store things. I put my clothes into the empty drawers.

Front 1140

closet (n.)

Back 1140

A closet is a small room used to store things. Marla has many clothes inside of her closet.

Front 1141

success (n.)

Back 1141

Success is doing something well that you choose to do. My daughter was a big success at school.

Front 1142

sound (v.)

Back 1142

To sound means to make a noise. The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.

Front 1143

skull (n.)

Back 1143

A skull is the hard part of your head. Your brain is inside it. The brain is protected by the skull.

Front 1144

endure (v.)

Back 1144

To endure something tough means to do or go through it. She had to endure her husband shouting all day long.

Front 1145

execute (v.)

Back 1145

To execute someone means to kill them as a legal punishment. Some people are executed for serious crimes.

Front 1146

rear (n.)

Back 1146

When something is in the rear of something, it is in the back. The man loaded the rear of his truck with boxes.

Front 1147

alert (v.)

Back 1147

To alert someone is to tell or warn them about something. The fire alarm alerted us that there was a problem.

Front 1148

bay (n.)

Back 1148

A bay is an area near the ocean where the land goes inward. The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay.

Front 1149

deaf (adj.)

Back 1149

When someone is deaf, they cannot hear. Susan was born deaf.

Front 1150

complaint (n.)

Back 1150

A complaint is something you say to tell people that you don't like something. Mom said she didn't want to hear my brother's complaints.

Front 1151

chin (n.)

Back 1151

Your chin is the hard part at the bottom of your face. Luke pointed to the hair on his chin.

Front 1152

brilliant (adj.)

Back 1152

If someone is brilliant, they are very smart. My younger sister is brilliant for someone her age.

Front 1153

equal (adj.)

Back 1153

To be equal is to be the same. Both students are equal in age.

Front 1154

environment (n.)

Back 1154

The environment is the place where people work or live. Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.

Front 1155

smell (v.)

Back 1155

To smell something means to use your nose to sense it. The two friends smelled the flower.

Front 1156

period (n.)

Back 1156

A period is an amount of time when something happens. In one period in Europe, there were many knights.

Front 1157

bark (v.)

Back 1157

When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise. The dog barked loudly and frighteningly.

Front 1158

ambitious (adj.)

Back 1158

If someone is ambitious, they want to be rich or successful. Kendra had to be ambitious to get into medical school.

Front 1159

blood (n.)

Back 1159

Blood is the red liquid in your body. I cut my finger and got blood on my shirt.

Front 1160

abandon (v.)

Back 1160

To abandon something is to leave it forever or for a long time. The old room had been abandoned years before.

Front 1161

moment (n.)

Back 1161

A moment is a second or a very short time. I was only a few moments late for the meeting.

Front 1162

carpenter (n.)

Back 1162

A carpenter is a person who builds things with wood. We hired a carpenter to make a cupboard.

Front 1163

intervene (v.)

Back 1163

To intervene means to help stop a problem between two people or groups. The students argued until the teacher intervened.

Front 1164

shed (n.)

Back 1164

A shed is a small building where you store things like tools. We have a small shed in the backyard for storage.

Front 1165

swim (v.)

Back 1165

To swim is to move through water. I love to swim in the ocean.

Front 1166

promise (v.)

Back 1166

To promise is to say you will do something for sure. He promised to return my key by tomorrow.

Front 1167

behind (prep.)

Back 1167

Behind means to be at the back of something. The little girl was hiding behind a tree.

Front 1168

sew (v.)

Back 1168

To sew means to put pieces of cloth together using string. I learned to sew when I was a little girl.

Front 1169

various (adj.)

Back 1169

If something is various, there are many types of it. She owned shoes of various styles.

Front 1170

polish (v.)

Back 1170

To polish something is to rub it in order to make it shiny. Mark spent all morning polishing his shoes for the wedding.

Front 1171

needle (n.)

Back 1171

A needle is a small, sharp piece of metal that you use to make or fix clothes. I used a needle to fix the hole in my pants.

Front 1172

mill (n.)

Back 1172

A mill is a building where flour is made. The farmer took his wheat to the mill to make it into flour.

Front 1173

disappear (v.)

Back 1173

To disappear means to go away or not be seen. The top of the building is disappearing in the clouds.

Front 1174

highlands (n.)

Back 1174

The highlands are high areas of land, usually with mountains. The man had a small home in the highlands.

Front 1175

trim (v.)

Back 1175

To trim something is to cut it a little bit. I had my hair trimmed this afternoon.

Front 1176

fabric (n.)

Back 1176

Fabric is cloth used to make clothes, furniture, etc. The towels were made from a soft fabric.

Front 1177

elegant (adj.)

Back 1177

If something is elegant, it is very fancy and pleasing. In Japan, women wear elegant kimonos on special occasions.

Front 1178

chance (n.)

Back 1178

A chance is an opportunity to do something. I had a chance to see the Roman Coliseum last summer.

Front 1179

drip (v.)

Back 1179

When a liquid drips, just a little bit falls at a time. I heard water dripping from the faucet.

Front 1180

proud (adj.)

Back 1180

If someone feels proud, they are happy about what they have done. She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.

Front 1181

couch (n.)

Back 1181

A couch is a long, soft seat that many people can sit on. Kim and Martin's new couch was very expensive.

Front 1182

follow (v.)

Back 1182

To follow means to go behind someone and go where they go. The little boy followed his mother home.

Front 1183

coal (n.)

Back 1183

Coal is a hard black rock that you burn for heat. Many power stations burn coal to produce energy.

Front 1184

burst (v.)

Back 1184

To burst is to suddenly break open or apart. The bomb burst over the city.

Front 1185

ashamed (adj.)

Back 1185

To be ashamed is to feel upset because you did something wrong or bad. He was ashamed when he found out that I knew about his past.

Front 1186

resource (n.)

Back 1186

Resources are a person or country's money and materials that they can use. The poor man didn't have the resources to feed himself.

Front 1187

ivory (n.)

Back 1187

Ivory is a white, hard substance that comes from elephants. The elephant's long ivory tusks looked very impressive.

Front 1188

upwards (adv.)

Back 1188

If something goes upwards, it moves vertically higher. The kite went upwards further and further.

Front 1189

exact (adj.)

Back 1189

If something is exact, is just the right amount. Please use the exact amount of sugar for the cake.

Front 1190

arithmetic (n.)

Back 1190

Arithmetic is math. I like to study arithmetic at school.

Front 1191

anniversary (n.)

Back 1191

An anniversary is a day that celebrates something from the past. My parents went out to eat for their wedding anniversary.

Front 1192

thread (n.)

Back 1192

A thread is a thin piece of string. I have many different colors of thread at home.

Front 1193

injustice (n.)

Back 1193

Injustice is a lack of fairness or justice. Putting an innocent person in jail is an act of injustice.

Front 1194

academy (n.)

Back 1194

An academy is a special type of school. There are many courses taught at the academy that I go to.

Front 1195

ail (v.)

Back 1195

To ail a person or group is to cause difficulty or pain. My brother went to the doctor to see what was ailing him.

Front 1196

ally (n.)

Back 1196

An ally is someone who agrees to help or support you. I was happy to find many allies who shared the same opinion as me.

Front 1197

boast (v.)

Back 1197

To boast is to talk about how good you are. We all become tired of listening to him boast about himself all day.

Front 1198

bounce (v.)

Back 1198

To bounce is to move something up and away from a surface after hitting it. Owen bounced the ball on the ground.

Front 1199

bully (n.)

Back 1199

A bully is a person who is mean to others. The two bullies always picked on the smaller, weaker kids.

Front 1200

carbohydrate (n.)

Back 1200

Carbohydrates are substances in foods like bread that give you energy. Carbohydrates like rice are a good source of energy for active people.

Front 1201

crawl (v.)

Back 1201

To crawl is to move slowly on your hands and knees. The baby crawled across the floor.

Front 1202

defeat (v.)

Back 1202

To defeat someone is to beat them in a game or battle. The champion defeated the challenger in the boxing match.

Front 1203

dominant (adj.)

Back 1203

When someone or something is dominant, they are stronger than others. The gorilla is one of the dominant animals in the jungle.

Front 1204

mercy (n.)

Back 1204

If you show mercy, you choose not to punish or harm someone. He asked his boss for mercy and to not fire him.

Front 1205

nod (v.)

Back 1205

To nod is to move your head up and down. I nodded my head as I listened to the song.

Front 1206

opponent (n.)

Back 1206

An opponent is someone who fights against you. On the field, our opponents were too good for us.

Front 1207

quarrel (v.)

Back 1207

To quarrel is to argue or fight. Billy quarreled with his wife about buying a new house.

Front 1208

rival (n.)

Back 1208

A rival is someone that is trying to keep you from getting what you want. The three rivals were all competing for the same job.

Front 1209

create (v.)

Back 1209

To create means to make something new. She created an igloo from blocks of snow.

Front 1210

sting (v.)

Back 1210

To sting is to cause pain by pushing a sharp part into the skin. The needle stung my arm and made me say, 'ouch!'

Front 1211

strain (v.)

Back 1211

To strain is to try very hard. Casey strained to lift the heavy box.

Front 1212

torture (n.)

Back 1212

Torture is something that causes you physical or mental pain. Greg thought that writing the essay was torture.

Front 1213

wrestle (v.)

Back 1213

To wrestle is to play a game where you try to push someone to the floor. My dad loved to wrestle when he was in high school.

Front 1214

dial (n.)

Back 1214

A dial is the front of a clock. I looked at the dial to see what time it was.

Front 1215

sore (adj.)

Back 1215

When a part of your body is sore, it hurts. After lifting the heavy box, Mona's back was sore.

Front 1216

vanish (v.)

Back 1216

To vanish is to go away suddenly. All the passengers vanished from the train station.

Front 1217

divorce (n.)

Back 1217

Divorce is an event in which a marriage is ended. Divorce rates have increased in the past twenty years.

Front 1218

imitate (v.)

Back 1218

To imitate someone is to do exactly what they do. He imitated his favorite superhero by putting on a costume.

Front 1219

infant (n.)

Back 1219

An infant is a baby. The infant cried all night.

Front 1220

social (adj.)

Back 1220

If something is social, it is about many people in a community. People should come together and fix the world's social problems.

Front 1221

kidnap (v.)

Back 1221

To kidnap someone is to take them illegally. She was terrified to find out her son was kidnapped.

Front 1222

nowhere (adv.)

Back 1222

You use nowhere to say that a place or thing does not exist. Unfortunately, water was nowhere to be found.

Front 1223

relief (n.)

Back 1223

Relief is a feeling you get when something bad or challenging ends. I felt a sense of relief when I heard the good news.

Front 1224

reproduce (v.)

Back 1224

To reproduce is to make something exactly how someone else did it. The children tried to reproduce their house using toy blocks.

Front 1225

receive (v.)

Back 1225

To receive something is to get it. I received a present on my birthday.

Front 1226

rhyme (n.)

Back 1226

To rhyme is to have the same sounds at the end of a word. Humpty Dumpty is an old rhyme that children learn in school.

Front 1227

afraid (adj.)

Back 1227

When someone is afraid, they feel fear. The woman was afraid of what she saw.

Front 1228

urgent (adj.)

Back 1228

If something is urgent, it is important and needs to be done now. He had to leave now. It was urgent.

Front 1229

nap (n.)

Back 1229

A nap is a short sleep, usually during the day. I took a short nap because I stayed up late last night.

Front 1230

aloud (adv.)

Back 1230

If you say something aloud, you say it so that others can hear you. My father often reads stories aloud to me and my sister.

Front 1231

bald (adj.)

Back 1231

If someone is bald, they have no hair. My oldest brother is bald.

Front 1232

laboratory (n.)

Back 1232

A laboratory is a room where a scientist works. My mother works in a laboratory.

Front 1233

wagon (n.)

Back 1233

A wagon is a cart you use to carry heavy things. He used his wagon to carry some of his gifts.

Front 1234

wrinkle (n.)

Back 1234

A wrinkle is a line on a person's face that happens as they get old. My grandfather has some wrinkles on his face.

Front 1235

blanket (n.)

Back 1235

A blanket is a piece of cloth that you use to keep warm or to sit upon. I laid a blanket on the ground so that we could have a picnic.

Front 1236

creep (v.)

Back 1236

To creep is to move quietly and slowly. The cat slowly crept down the tree.

Front 1237

process (n.)

Back 1237

A process is the steps to take to do something. Making a cake is a long process.

Front 1238

bottom (n.)

Back 1238

The bottom is the lowest part. The bottom of my shoe has a hole in it.

Front 1239

suck (v.)

Back 1239

To suck is to put something in your mouth and try to get flavor out of it. The baby sucked milk from her bottle.

Front 1240

pat (v.)

Back 1240

To pat something is to hit it softly with your hand. I patted some lotion onto my face.

Front 1241

dishonest (adj.)

Back 1241

If someone is dishonest, they do not tell the truth. She was being dishonest when she copied the answer from his test.

Front 1242

pursuit (n.)

Back 1242

A pursuit is a chase. The dinosaur was in pursuit of the caveman.

Front 1243

upset (adj.)

Back 1243

To be upset is to be unhappy about something. She was upset because she broke her toy.

Front 1244

recite (v.)

Back 1244

To recite something means to repeat or say aloud in front of a group. Katie recited the Pledge of Allegiance in class.

Front 1245

wilderness (n.)

Back 1245

A wilderness is an area where no people live. If you are not careful, you can get lost in the wilderness.

Front 1246

pond (n.)

Back 1246

A pond is a very small area of water. The ducks swam in the pond.

Front 1247

original (adj.)

Back 1247

If something is original, it is the first one of that thing. This is the original painting of the Mona Lisa.

Front 1248

proverb (n.)

Back 1248

A proverb is a short saying that tells you something important. The proverb 'egg on your face' means you've done something embarrassing.

Front 1249

waste (v.)

Back 1249

To waste means to carelessly use something all up. Turn off the water so you don't waste it.

Front 1250

fatal (adj.)

Back 1250

If something is fatal, it causes death. They passed away in a fatal car crash.

Front 1251

dialect (n.)

Back 1251

A dialect is a regional variety of language showing where you are from. People from the U.K. have a different dialect of English from those in the U.S.

Front 1252

compass (n.)

Back 1252

A compass is a device used to tell what direction one is going. A compass is an important tool to have when you are traveling.

Front 1253

blossom (n.)

Back 1253

A blossom is a flower or group of flowers. There were colorful blossoms in the yard.

Front 1254

absence (n.)

Back 1254

Absence is the state of something being away. There is an absence of sand in the hourglass.

Front 1255

planet (n.)

Back 1255

A planet is a large round thing in space. Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.

Front 1256

abnormal (adj.)

Back 1256

If something is abnormal, it is strange or not normal. Her idea of art is a bit too abnormal for me.

Front 1257

bamboo (n.)

Back 1257

Bamboo is a hard plant with thin branches and leaves. Outside his home, there is a lot of bamboo.

Front 1258

difference (n.)

Back 1258

A difference is a way that something is not like other things. The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.

Front 1259

dwarf (n.)

Back 1259

A dwarf is a creature from stories that often looks like a short, hairy man. The dwarf had a pleasant look on his face.

Front 1260

Impatient (adj.)

Back 1260

If someone is impatient, they are not able to wait for things. Bob was so impatient that he could barely wait for the light to turn green.

Front 1261

leaf (n.)

Back 1261

A leaf is the flat green thing on trees or bushes. In the fall, the leaves on the trees change colors.

Front 1262

perfume (n.)

Back 1262

Perfume is a good smelling liquid that girls wear. When she wore her perfume, everyone said she smelled great.

Front 1263

patience (n.)

Back 1263

Patience is the ability to wait for something without becoming upset. Sue's patience was rewarded by catching her very first fish.

Front 1264

marsh (n.)

Back 1264

A marsh is a type of wet land covered with grasses and short plants. The marsh looked so lovely against the mountains.

Front 1265

manuscript (n.)

Back 1265

A manuscript is an old book or paper written by hand. The manuscript was written over 150 years ago.

Front 1266

across (prep.)

Back 1266

To go across something is to go to the other side of it. He walked across the board to the other side.

Front 1267

ecosystem (n.)

Back 1267

An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals in an area. The river's ecosystem not only includes fish but other insects and plants too.

Front 1268

hunt (v.)

Back 1268

To hunt is to look for or search for an animal to kill. Long ago, people hunted with bows and arrows.

Front 1269

swift (adj.)

Back 1269

If something is swift, it is fast. The swift horse easily jumped over the hurdle.

Front 1270

triumph (n.)

Back 1270

Triumph is what you feel when you win or finish something. He raised the award in triumph at the end of his speech.

Front 1271

dissolve (v.)

Back 1271

To dissolve something is to mix it into a liquid and disappear. I dissolved the pill in a glass of water.

Front 1272

deliberate (adj.)

Back 1272

If you are deliberate, you do something on purpose. Bernie made a deliberate attempt to injure Andy.

Front 1273

contrary (adj.)

Back 1273

If something is contrary to something else, it is the opposite. It isn't warm outside at all. On the contrary, it is quite cold.

Front 1274

spot (n.)

Back 1274

A spot is a place where something happens. The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals.

Front 1275

taste (n.)

Back 1275

A taste is the flavor something makes in your mouth. The taste of the fruit was sweet.

Front 1276

caution (n.)

Back 1276

Caution is care and attention in order to avoid danger. Please use the power saw with caution. It is very dangerous.

Front 1277

steel (n.)

Back 1277

Steel is a shiny gray metal. the new apartment building was made with steel.

Front 1278

result (n.)

Back 1278

A result is something that happens because of something else. As a result of all the rain, the man had to climb on the roof.

Front 1279

casual (adj.)

Back 1279

If something is casual, it is relaxed or simple.

Front 1280

advise (v.)

Back 1280

To advise someone is to tell them what to do. My mother often advises people about their money.

Front 1281

beam (n.)

Back 1281

A beam is a heavy bar. Modern skyscrapers are made with several beams.

Front 1282

destroy (v.)

Back 1282

To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used. The glass was destroyed.

Front 1283

wise (adj.)

Back 1283

To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices. Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.

Front 1284

anticipate (v.)

Back 1284

To anticipate something is to think that it will happen. Carrie anticipated the arrival of her baby.

Front 1285

bright (adj.)

Back 1285

If something is bright, it shows a lot of light. The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.

Front 1286

scent (n.)

Back 1286

A scent is a smell. Julie enjoyed the scent of the flowers.

Front 1287

toss (v.)

Back 1287

If you toss something, you throw it softly. He tossed a coin into the air.

Front 1288

fasten (v.)

Back 1288

To fasten something is to close it or put it in the correct place. Elizabeth fastened her seat belt.

Front 1289

alien (n.)

Back 1289

An alien is a creature from a different world. The alien came in peace.

Front 1290

germ (n.)

Back 1290

A germ is something that makes you sick. Germs are on everything that you touch.

Front 1291

kit (n.)

Back 1291

A kit is a set of all the things needed to do something. Is there a first aid kit in your office?

Front 1292

puff (n.)

Back 1292

A puff is a little bit of smoke or steam. A puff of smoke came from the burnt match.

Front 1293

scatter (v.)

Back 1293

To scatter something is to make it go in many places. I accidentally scattered all of my pills.

Front 1294

barrel (n.)

Back 1294

A barrel is a round thing that you can keep liquids in. There was an empty barrel outside the house.

Front 1295

explode (v.)

Back 1295

When something explodes, it blows up. My new radio exploded when I plugged it in.

Front 1296

rag (n.)

Back 1296

A rag is a small towel. Please use a rag to clean the dust off the table.

Front 1297

bullet (n.)

Back 1297

A bullet is a small metal object that is shot out of guns. Bullets come in different sizes for different guns.

Front 1298

sweat (v.)

Back 1298

To sweat means to lose liquid from the body through the skin. Whenever I workout, I sweat quite a bit.

Front 1299

expect (v.)

Back 1299

If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen. I expect the bus to be here very soon.

Front 1300

enforce (v.)

Back 1300

To enforce means to make a person follow a rule. Police enforce traffic laws to keep everyone safe.

Front 1301

pound (v.)

Back 1301

To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force. He pounded the nail with the hammer.

Front 1302

fountain (n.)

Back 1302

A fountain is a source of water made by people. There was a beautiful fountain in the middle of the park.

Front 1303

drift (v.)

Back 1303

To drift means to be moved slowly by wind or water. The large chunk of ice drifted in the water.

Front 1304

forest (n.)

Back 1304

A forest is a place with lots of trees and animals. I love to go walking in the forest.

Front 1305

devil (n.)

Back 1305

The devil is a powerful evil spirit in some religious. The church promised protection from the devil.

Front 1306

unify (v.)

Back 1306

To unify means to bring people or things together. With their good deeds, the children tried to unify the world.

Front 1307

ghost (n.)

Back 1307

A ghost is the spirit of a dead person. Many people are afraid of ghosts.

Front 1308

startle (v.)

Back 1308

To startle means to scare someone suddenly. The loud crash startled the sleeping woman.

Front 1309

grass (n.)

Back 1309

Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground. The grass looked so soft and green.

Front 1310

bitter (adj.)

Back 1310

When a person is bitter, they are upset with someone or a situation. He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.

Front 1311

harbor (n.)

Back 1311

A harbor is an area of water along a shore where boats land. There were a few small boats in the harbor.

Front 1312

season (n.)

Back 1312

A season is a time of the year: spring, summer, fall or winter. Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.

Front 1313

inhabit (v.)

Back 1313

To inhabit means to live in a certain place. No one inhabits the ancient city.

Front 1314

vessel (n.)

Back 1314

A vessel is a large ship or boat. We toured the area aboard a luxury vessel.

Front 1315

aboard (prep.)

Back 1315

When someone is aboard a ship or plane, they are on or in it. They climbed aboard the kayak and paddled through the river.

Front 1316

voyage (n.)

Back 1316

A voyage is a long journey made on a boat or an aircraft. The astronauts took off on a long voyage to the moon.

Front 1317

worship (v.)

Back 1317

To worship means to like and honor a person, thing, or religious figure. Many people around the world worship in a church.

Front 1318

sheriff (n.)

Back 1318

A sheriff is a police officer who is in charge of a large area. It was the sheriff's job to make the city safe.

Front 1319

trigger (n.)

Back 1319

A trigger is the part of the gun that a person pulls to make it fire. The man had his finger on the trigger of the gun.

Front 1320

port (n.)

Back 1320

A port is a place where ships stop to load and unload things. The ship was being loaded with materials at the port.

Front 1321

millionaire (n.)

Back 1321

A millionaire is a person who has at least a million dollars. He became a millionaire because he was smart with his money.

Front 1322

march (v.)

Back 1322

To march means to walk at a steady pace together with others. The soldiers marched a straight rows.

Front 1323

crown (n.)

Back 1323

A crown is the hat worn by a king or queen. The crown is made of gold.

Front 1324

panic (v.)

Back 1324

To panic is to feel so nervous or afraid that you cannot think clearly. Everyone panicked when the house caught on fire.

Front 1325

terrible (adj.)

Back 1325

If something is terrible, it is very bad. The way he treated his classmate was terrible.

Front 1326

bleed (v.)

Back 1326

To bleed is to lose blood. If you are not careful, you will cut your finger and bleed.

Front 1327

bandage (n.)

Back 1327

A bandage is a piece of cloth used to stop bleeding. If you cut yourself, please get a bandage from the first-aid kit.

Front 1328

assure (v.)

Back 1328

To assure someone is to tell them something is true to make them less word. He assured the boss that the building would be done on time.

Front 1329

apprentice (n.)

Back 1329

An apprentice is a person who learns how to do a job from a skilled person. Mark is an apprentice chef at the restaurant.

Front 1330

lie (v.)

Back 1330

To lie is to say or write something untrue do deceive someone. Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.

Front 1331

scold (v.)

Back 1331

To scold means to criticize one angrily because they have done wrong. Jesse was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention.

Front 1332

diligent (adj.)

Back 1332

If someone is diligent, they work hard and are careful. Craig has always been a very diligent person at work.

Front 1333

priority (n.)

Back 1333

A priority is something that is more important than other things. My priority is to get good grades in school.

Front 1334

chef (n.)

Back 1334

A chef is a person who cooks in a restaurant. Tom is a chef at the restaurant near my house.

Front 1335

massive (adj.)

Back 1335

If something is massive, it is very big. The wheels on his truck were massive.

Front 1336

hurt (v.)

Back 1336

To hurt is to do something that makes you feel pain. She hurt her leg falling down the stairs.

Front 1337

luxury (n.)

Back 1337

A luxury is an expensive thing that you do not need. We stayed at a luxury resort for our honeymoon.

Front 1338

kneel (v.)

Back 1338

To kneel is to put one or both knees on the ground. Daryl got down on one knee and asked Nina to marry him.

Front 1339

impolite (adj.)

Back 1339

If someone is impolite, they are rude. Roger is impolite to everyone he meets.

Front 1340

lord (n.)

Back 1340

Long ago, a lord was a man in charge of a town. The lord of the town was not kind.

Front 1341

horrible (adj.)

Back 1341

If something is horrible, it is very bad. The assignment was horrible. I hated it.

Front 1342

robe (n.)

Back 1342

A robe is a long, loose piece of clothing. Many people wear robes in the morning.

Front 1343

departure (n.)

Back 1343

A departure is the act of leaving a place. They were excited about their departure back home.

Front 1344

emperor (n.)

Back 1344

An emperor is the leader of a group of countries. The emperor Julius Caesar was in control of ancient Rome.

Front 1345

fiber (n.)

Back 1345

Fiber is a thread of a substance used to make clothes or rope. The mat was made from tiny fibers.

Front 1346

experience (n.)

Back 1346

An experience is something you have seen or done. Rock climbing was a fun experience.

Front 1347

captain (n.)

Back 1347

A captain is the person who leads a ship or airplane. The captain sailed his ship to Australia.

Front 1348

bond (v.)

Back 1348

To bond with someone is to become friends with them. The women bonded after several hours of conversation.

Front 1349

bit (n.)

Back 1349

A bit is a small amount of something. I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed.

Front 1350

theft (n.)

Back 1350

A theft is a criminal act that involves someone stealing something. The theft of his TV took place when he was at work.

Front 1351

slim (adj.)

Back 1351

If something or someone is slim, they are thin. Look at my new cell phone. It's very slim.

Front 1352

scheme (n.)

Back 1352

A scheme is a plan or design. Mickey and Minnie came up with a scheme to solve the problem.

Front 1353

routine (n.)

Back 1353

A routine is a way of doing things that is the same every time. My father's daily routine includes shaving right before breakfast.

Front 1354

roast (v.)

Back 1354

To roast something is to cook it in an oven or over a fire. Mom roasted a turkey for the holiday dinner.

Front 1355

hang (v.)

Back 1355

To hang something is to keep it above the ground. I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.

Front 1356

bone (n.)

Back 1356

A bone is a hard part of the body. I brought home a nice bone for my dog.

Front 1357

pharaoh (n.)

Back 1357

A pharaoh was a king in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled Egypt for thousands of years.

Front 1358

pardon (v.)

Back 1358

To pardon is a way to ask someone to repeat what was said before. Pardon me teacher, but could you repeat what you just said?

Front 1359

serious (adj.)

Back 1359

When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe. The accident was very serious.

Front 1360

famine (n.)

Back 1360

A famine is a long time with little or no food. The farmers couldn't grow any food on the dry soil, so there was a famine.

Front 1361

stove (n.)

Back 1361

A stove is a device used to cook food. Our new stove helps us to cook food much faster than before.

Front 1362

ripe (adj.)

Back 1362

When a fruit is ripe, it is ready to be eaten. The cherries were nice and ripe.

Front 1363

international (adj.)

Back 1363

If something is international, it involves more than one country. The United Nations is a powerful international organization.

Front 1364

merry (adj.)

Back 1364

If someone is merry, they are very happy. They felt merry because the weather was great.

Front 1365

exam (n.)

Back 1365

An exam is a test. I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.

Front 1366

harvest (n.)

Back 1366

A harvest is the act of collecting food from farming. They had a lot of wheat from the last harvest.

Front 1367

loud (adj.)

Back 1367

If a sound is loud, it is strong and very easy to hear. The man's voice was so loud that we all could hear him.

Front 1368

bother (v.)

Back 1368

To bother is to make the effort to do something. No one bothered to wash the dishes today.

Front 1369

exploit (v.)

Back 1369

To exploit something is to use it for greedy reasons rather than good reason. The company exploits their workers and makes them stay 12 hours a day.

Front 1370

nut (n.)

Back 1370

A nut is a hard seed or fruit that comes from some trees and bushes. To eat a nut, first you have to crack its shell.

Front 1371

cheerful (adj.)

Back 1371

If someone is cheerful, they are happy or feel good. The children were cheerful because they didn't have to go to school.

Front 1372

demand (v.)

Back 1372

To demand something is to say strongly that you want it. The workers demanded to be paid more money.

Front 1373

frank (adj.)

Back 1373

If you are frank, you are being very honest. The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.

Front 1374

cereal (n.)

Back 1374

Cereal is a food that you mix with milk and eat for breakfast. Cereal is a fast and common breakfast food enjoyed in the U.S.

Front 1375

bless (v.)

Back 1375

To bless is to ask God for protection or help. The angel blessed the newborn baby to keep it safe.

Front 1376

assembly (n.)

Back 1376

An assembly is a group that is together for the same reason. The students had an assembly to talk about their interests.

Front 1377

affair (n.)

Back 1377

An affair is an event or a thing that happened. My wife and I attended a formal affair over the weekend.

Front 1378

instruct (v.)

Back 1378

To instruct is to teach. My teacher instructs as in several subjects.

Front 1379

diameter (n.)

Back 1379

The diameter of a round thing is the length across its center. The diameter of the trees was about 22 centimeters.

Front 1380

aptitude (n.)

Back 1380

Aptitude is a natural ability or skill. He has a natural aptitude for water skiing.

Front 1381

punishment (n.)

Back 1381

A punishment is something that one must endure for any wrong doing. He was given a punishment for being rude to the teacher.

Front 1382

communicate (v.)

Back 1382

To communicate is to give information by talking, writing, etc. I communicated with Paul about his new ideas.

Front 1383

field (n.)

Back 1383

A field is a big area of land. The field of flowers looked so pretty.

Front 1384

compliment (v.)

Back 1384

To compliment is to say a nice thing about someone or something. Her co-worker complimented her for doing a good job.

Front 1385

level (n.)

Back 1385

A level is a point on a scale that measures something. Please check the level of the temperature.

Front 1386

costumer (n.)

Back 1386

A customer is a person who buys something at a store. The customer put a few items in a bag.

Front 1387

tidy (adj.)

Back 1387

When something is tidy, it is clean and in order. Leon has always been a very tidy boy.

Front 1388

empty (adj.)

Back 1388

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.

Front 1389

privacy (n.)

Back 1389

To have privacy is to be away from other people. Please hang the sign on the door so we can have some privacy.

Front 1390

fright (n.)

Back 1390

Fright is the feeling of being scared. She was filled with fright.

Front 1391

sensible (adj.)

Back 1391

If someone is sensible, they make good decisions. I was sensible for her to save some money each month.

Front 1392

slice (n.)

Back 1392

A slice is a piece from something larger, such as a cake. The girl enjoyed a slice of cake at her birthday party.

Front 1393

presume (v.)

Back 1393

To presume is to believe something is true without being certain. Since he raised his hand, the teacher presumed he knew the answer.

Front 1394

sorrow (n.)

Back 1394

Sorrow is a very sad feeling. The girl felt sorrow after her best friend moved away.

Front 1395

straw (n.)

Back 1395

A straw is a thin tube that is used to suck liquid into the mouth. I drank the orange juice through a straw.

Front 1396

swell (v.)

Back 1396

To swell is to become larger and rounder. My sister's stomach began to swell after she got pregnant.

Front 1397

adolescent (n.)

Back 1397

An adolescent is a young person or a teenager. The adolescent was excited about getting a skateboard for his birthday.

Front 1398

journalism (n.)

Back 1398

Journalism is the work of collecting the news to put in newspapers or on TV. Before becoming a teacher, she worked in journalism.

Front 1399

hinder (v.)

Back 1399

To hinder is to keep someone or something from doing something. All the traffic hindered me from getting to work on time.

Front 1400

among (prep.)

Back 1400

If you are among certain things, they are all around you. There was a red apple among the green ones.

Front 1401

jury (n.)

Back 1401

A jury is a group of people that listen to a trial and say if someone is guilty. The jury listened closely to the attorney before they made their decision.

Front 1402

justice (n.)

Back 1402

Justice is fairness in the way that you treat other people. People turn to the court system when they are seeking justice.

Front 1403

liberty (n.)

Back 1403

Liberty is freedom to do what you want. To many people, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.

Front 1404

reply (v.)

Back 1404

To reply is to give an answer or say back to someone. She asked him what time his meeting was. He replied, 'at three.'

Front 1405

direct (adj.)

Back 1405

If something is direct, it goes straight between two places. The green path is a direct route to my house.

Front 1406

literary (adj.)

Back 1406

If someone or something is literary, it is involved with literature in some way. He worked hard to create a successful literary career.

Front 1407

appreciate (v.)

Back 1407

To appreciate something is to understand its good qualities. I can appreciate the lovely scenery.

Front 1408

pharmacy (n.)

Back 1408

A pharmacy is a place where medicine is sold. My mother sells medicine to people at the pharmacy.

Front 1409

peace (n.)

Back 1409

Peace is a time without war. A white dove is a symbol for peace.

Front 1410

wood (n.)

Back 1410

Wood is the thing that trees are made of. I put the pieces of wood in a pile.

Front 1411

pill (n.)

Back 1411

A pill is a small object that has medicine inside. She took a pill for her headache.

Front 1412

certain (adj.)

Back 1412

If you are certain about something, you know it is true. I am certain that zebras have stripes.

Front 1413

board (n.)

Back 1413

A board is a flat piece of wood. The sign was made of a few wooden boards.

Front 1414

race (n.)

Back 1414

A race is a contest to see who is the fastest. Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.

Front 1415

agency (n.)

Back 1415

An agency is a business or service set up to act for others. I went to a travel agency to help me arrange a flight home.

Front 1416

position (n.)

Back 1416

A position is the way something is placed. How can you sit that position?

Front 1417

affection (n.)

Back 1417

Affection is a feeling of liking someone or something. Amanda has a lot of affection for her little sister Sarah.

Front 1418

wander (v.)

Back 1418

To wander is to walk without going to a certain place. The boys like to wander in the woods and look at birds.

Front 1419

sympathy (n.)

Back 1419

Sympathy is a feeling of being sad for another person. I felt sympathy for my sister so I got her a balloon to cheer her up.

Front 1420

span (v.)

Back 1420

To span is length of time is to last that long. His work began in 1999. It has spanned many years since then.

Front 1421

slope (n.)

Back 1421

A slope is ground that is not flat. The slope to the top of the mountain was very steep.

Front 1422

shallow (adj.)

Back 1422

If something is shallow, it is not deep. The kids were playing in the shallow water.

Front 1423

retrieve (v.)

Back 1423

To retrieve something is to find it and get it back. She retrieved her mail from the mail box.

Front 1424

remainder (n.)

Back 1424

The remainder of something is what is left. He took a bite of the apple, then gave me the remainder of it.

Front 1425

ash (n.)

Back 1425

Ash is the grey or black powder created when something is burned. The end of his cigar was full of ashes.

Front 1426

navigate (v.)

Back 1426

To navigate something is to control the way it moves or goes. She navigates the ship across the ocean.

Front 1427

vibrate (v.)

Back 1427

To vibrate is to shake very hard. The machine made his whole body vibrate as he broke up the ground.

Front 1428

therefore (adv.)

Back 1428

Therefore means for this reason. He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.

Front 1429

miserable (adj.)

Back 1429

If someone is miserable, they are very unhappy. He was miserable after his dog died.

Front 1430

habit (n.)

Back 1430

A habit is a thing that you do often. Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.

Front 1431

lava (n.)

Back 1431

Lava is the hot substance made of melted rock that shoots from volcanoes. The red hot lava poured from the volcano.

Front 1432

fate (n.)

Back 1432

Fate is a power that causes some things to happen. Some people believe that a person's hand can tell their fate.

Front 1433

erupt (v.)

Back 1433

To erupt is for a volcano or something to shoot a hot substance. The volcano erupted for the first time in ten years.

Front 1434

creature (n.)

Back 1434

A creature is any living thing. The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise.

Front 1435

community (n.)

Back 1435

A community is a group of people who live together. The kids from my community usually play together.

Front 1436

dismiss (v.)

Back 1436

To dismiss something is to say it is not important. He quickly dismissed my idea about a new project.

Front 1437

confine (v.)

Back 1437

To confine something is to keep it in one place. The elephant is confined to a cage in the zoo.

Front 1438

continue (v.)

Back 1438

To continue something is to keep doing it. She stood under her umbrella as the rain continued to fall.

Front 1439

originate (v.)

Back 1439

To originate somewhere is to start there. The idea of democracy originated in Ancient Greece.

Front 1440

superstition (n.)

Back 1440

A superstition is something magical that people believe in real. It is a superstition that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day.

Front 1441

magical (adj.)

Back 1441

Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special. The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.

Front 1442

armor (n.)

Back 1442

Armor is metal worn by soldiers to protect the body. The soldier wore armor to protect his body.

Front 1443

island (n.)

Back 1443

An island is land in the middle of water. Japan is a group of islands.

Front 1444

flame (n.)

Back 1444

A flame is part of fire. The torch was filled with yellow and orange flames.

Front 1445

release (v.)

Back 1445

To release something is to stop holding it. She released the bird from her hands.

Front 1446

prince (n.)

Back 1446

A prince is the son of a king. The prince and the princess were married.

Front 1447

outline (n.)

Back 1447

An outline is the plan for a story or essay. Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.

Front 1448

celebrate (v.)

Back 1448

To celebrate is to do something to show that an event is special. We all celebrated when we heard the great news.

Front 1449

yield (v.)

Back 1449

To yield something means to give up control of it or to give it away. He had to yield his turn because he was in checkmate.

Front 1450

anymore (adv.)

Back 1450

Anymore means any longer. Her old pants don't fit her anymore.

Front 1451

voice (n.)

Back 1451

A voice is the sound a person makes when they talk or sing. He used a microphone, so everyone could hear his voice.

Front 1452

quality (n.)

Back 1452

The quality of something is how good it is. The quality of his car is very good.

Front 1453

troops (n.)

Back 1453

Troops are soldiers that fight in groups in a battle. The troops were all prepared to go into battle.

Front 1454

boom (v.)

Back 1454

To boom means to make a loud, deep sound. The firecrackers made a loud boom when they exploded.

Front 1455

warrior (n.)

Back 1455

A warrior is a brave soldier or fighter. The samurai were some of the most skilled warriors in the ancient world.

Front 1456

already (adv.)

Back 1456

If something happens already, it happens before a certain time. It is already time for the movie to start. Let's go in.

Front 1457

withdraw (v.)

Back 1457

To withdraw means to leave a place, usually during war. After losing the battle, the enemy withdrew back to its own country.

Front 1458

cliff (n.)

Back 1458

A cliff is a high and often flat wall of rock. The wolf stood on the cliff and howled.

Front 1459

spear (n.)

Back 1459

A spear is a long stick with a blade on one end that is used as a weapon. The soldier was holding a spear in his hand.

Front 1460

crowd (n.)

Back 1460

A crowd is a large group of people. A large crowd had gathered on the street to see the accident.

Front 1461

knight (n.)

Back 1461

A knight is a soldier of high rank and skill who usually serves a king. He was the best soldier, so the king made him a knight.

Front 1462

invasion (n.)

Back 1462

An invasion is an attack by a group from another country. In Korea, walls were built around cities to protect them from invasions.

Front 1463

locate (v.)

Back 1463

To locate something is to find it. I could not locate my keys in the house.

Front 1464

independence (n.)

Back 1464

Independence is the state of being free from the control of others. After leaving home, Sophia had a great feeling of independence.

Front 1465

likely (adv.)

Back 1465

If something likely happens, it will probably happen. I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight.

Front 1466

thunder (n.)

Back 1466

Thunder is the loud noise heard during a storm. The sound of the thunder startled me.

Front 1467

ancient (adj.)

Back 1467

If something is ancient, it is very old. I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome.

Front 1468

steep (adj.)

Back 1468

If something is steep, then its slope or angle rises or falls sharply. He rode his bike up the steep hill to reach the top.

Front 1469

blaze (v.)

Back 1469

To blaze means to burn brightly or powerfully. The small fire soon blazed into a large dangerous one.

Front 1470

revolution (n.)

Back 1470

A revolution is a change to the political system by a group of people. The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.

Front 1471

retreat (v.)

Back 1471

To retreat means to run away because you have been beaten in a fight. The army retreated because they were losing the battle.

Front 1472

rebel (n.)

Back 1472

A rebel is a person who fights the government in order to change it. The rebel had enough of the government's unfair polices.

Front 1473

technology (n.)

Back 1473

Technology is new things made by using science. He loves technology such as laptop computers.

Front 1474

lightning (n.)

Back 1474

Lightning is the bright light seen during a storm. The lightning flashed above the water.

Front 1475

method (n.)

Back 1475

A method is the way to do something. One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.

Front 1476

summit (n.)

Back 1476

A summit is the highest part of a hill or mountain. Snow covered the summit of the mountain even during the summer.

Front 1477

demonstrate (v.)

Back 1477

To demonstrate something is to show how it is done. She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.

Front 1478

sail (v.)

Back 1478

To sail is to move a boat on the water. I love to sail my boat on the lake.

Front 1479

remain (v.)

Back 1479

To remain somewhere is to stay there. My sister had to remain home since she was sick.

Front 1480

object (n.)

Back 1480

An object is an inanimate thing that you can see or touch. The shopping cart was filled with objects.

Front 1481

tender (adj.)

Back 1481

When something is tender, it is soft and easy to chew. The meat was so tender they didn't need knives to cut it with.

Front 1482

mist (n.)

Back 1482

Mist is water that you can see in the air or on a surface. The forest was covered with mist.

Front 1483

revenge (n.)

Back 1483

Revenge is what you do to hurt or punish someone who hurts you. He broke his sister's doll as revenge after she lost his favorite book.

Front 1484

symbol (n.)

Back 1484

A symbol is a thing that stands for something else. This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.

Front 1485

incident (n.)

Back 1485

An incident is an event that is usually not pleasant. Mr. Wilson had an incident where he became sick and had to leave.

Front 1486

nervous (adj.)

Back 1486

When a person is nervous, they think something bad will happen. The boy became nervous when he heard the news.

Front 1487

dispute (n.)

Back 1487

A dispute is an argument or disagreement that people have. Karen and Brian often have disputes about silly things.

Front 1488

daisy (n.)

Back 1488

A daisy is a small flower with white petals and a yellow center. There were a few daisies growing in the field.

Front 1489

professional (adj.)

Back 1489

If something is professional, it deals with work that uses special skills. If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training.

Front 1490

confront (v.)

Back 1490

To confront a hard situation or person is to deal with it. The couple has to confront each other about their problems.

Front 1491

artist (n.)

Back 1491

An artist is a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures. He went to Paris to become an artist.

Front 1492

lay (v.)

Back 1492

To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position. Don't lay your socks on the floor.

Front 1493

experiment (n.)

Back 1493

An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen. The student did an experiment in science class.

Front 1494

honor (n.)

Back 1494

Horror is a feeling of being very afraid or shocked. The audience screamed in horror when the ghost appeared in the movies.

Front 1495

judge (v.)

Back 1495

To judge something is to say if it is good or bad. The boy was going to judge how his mother's turkey tasted.

Front 1496

bench (n.)

Back 1496

A bench is a long seat for two or more people. Most parks have benches for citizens to relax upon.

Front 1497

sigh (v.)

Back 1497

To sigh is to breathe out loudly and show that you are tired or sad. Molly sighed when she looked at all the information she had to research.

Front 1498

orphan (n.)

Back 1498

An orphan is a child who does not have parents. The orphan frequently cried during the night.

Front 1499

supper (n.)

Back 1499

Supper is a meal that is eaten in the evening. We usually have supper around 6 o'clock at my house.

Front 1500

gentleman (n.)

Back 1500

A gentleman is a nice man. My grandfather is a kind and helpful gentleman.

Front 1501

plot (v.)

Back 1501

To plot is to make a secret plan to do something that is wrong or mean. The group was plotting to ruin the company's financial reports.

Front 1502

pregnant (adj.)

Back 1502

When a female is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. The pregnant woman was shopping for baby clothes.

Front 1503

rage (n.)

Back 1503

Rage is a very angry feeling. The chef was filled with rage when his helpers ruined the meal.

Front 1504

shame (n.)

Back 1504

Shame is a bad feeling about things you have done wrong. The boy felt shame about misplacing his clothes.

Front 1505

sneak (v.)

Back 1505

To sneak is to move quietly so that no one hears or sees you. The thief snuck out of the house without anyone noticing him.

Front 1506

spare (v.)

Back 1506

To spare something is to give it because you have more than you need. I wanted to help him but I couldn't spare a tire.

Front 1507

stem (n.)

Back 1507

The stem of a plant is the stick that grows leaves or flowers. The rose had a long thin stem.

Front 1508

wave (n.)

Back 1508

A wave is a line of water that moves higher than the rest of the water. The water was filled with large blue waves.

Front 1509

evident (adj.)

Back 1509

When something is evident, it is easy to see or understand. It was evident from the look on his face that he was unhappy.

Front 1510

necessity (n.)

Back 1510

A necessity is something that is needed. Fresh water is a necessity for life.

Front 1511

shout (v.)

Back 1511

To shout is to say something loudly. My boss shouted at me because I was late for work.

Front 1512

dawn (n.)

Back 1512

Dawn is the time of day when the sun rises. At dawn, the sun gently rose over the farm.

Front 1513

beneath (prep.)

Back 1513

If something is beneath something else, it is under it. The largest part of an iceberg lies beneath the waterline.

Front 1514

leap (v.)

Back 1514

To leap means to jump a long distance. He had to leap over the gap to reach the other side of the hill.

Front 1515

trait (n.)

Back 1515

A trait is part of someone's personality. One trait of Salvador's personality is his cheerfulness.

Front 1516

terrific (adj.)

Back 1516

When something is terrific, it is very good. My youngest daughter is a terrific painter.

Front 1517

supreme (adj.)

Back 1517

When something is supreme, it is the highest or best. The supreme officer was in charge of keeping the citizens calm.

Front 1518

squeeze (v.)

Back 1518

To squeeze something means to press it together and hold it tightly. When Clara saw her cat, she gave it a big squeeze.

Front 1519

profound (adj.)

Back 1519

When something is profound, it is very intelligent. For a little boy, Jeremy has some profound thoughts.

Front 1520

vital (adj.)

Back 1520

When something is vital, it is necessary for life. The heart is a vital organ.

Front 1521

cub (n.)

Back 1521

A cub is a baby animal, such as a bear or lion. The lion cub was crying for its mother.

Front 1522

magnificent (adj.)

Back 1522

When something is magnificent, it is beautiful and grand. The man gave his wife a pair of magnificent diamond earrings.

Front 1523

seize (v.)

Back 1523

To seize something means to grab it quickly or strongly. The man seized as much money as he could before anyone could see him.

Front 1524

badly (adv.)

Back 1524

Badly means in a severe or harmful way. He hurt his arm badly playing with friends.

Front 1525

dissatisfied (adj.)

Back 1525

If you are dissatisfied, you are not happy with something. I was dissatisfied with their decision to work on Sunday.

Front 1526

sheet (n.)

Back 1526

A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper. I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.

Front 1527

ease (n.)

Back 1527

When something is done with ease, it is not hard to do. The monkey climbed the tree with ease.

Front 1528

save (v.)

Back 1528

To save something is to keep it from being hurt. I want to help save the world.

Front 1529

ground (n.)

Back 1529

The ground is the top part of the Earth that we walk on. The ground under our feet was dry and brown.

Front 1530

cruel (adj.)

Back 1530

When someone is cruel, they do bad things to hurt others. The cruel man yelled at his sister.

Front 1531

angry (adj.)

Back 1531

When someone is angry, they may want to speak loudly or fight. She didn't do her homework, so her father is angry.

Front 1532

hail (n.)

Back 1532

Hail is ice that falls from the sky when rain freezes. The hail from the storm was the size of golf balls.

Front 1533

outcome (n.)

Back 1533

An outcome is the end of an action or event. The outcome of his latest business plan was a complete failure.

Front 1534

howl (v.)

Back 1534

To howl means to make a long, loud sound like a wolf or a dog. The wolf howled at the moon.

Front 1535

cloud (n.)

Back 1535

A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky. The sky was filled with white clouds.

Front 1536

pile (n.)

Back 1536

A pile is a large group of things on top of one another. The pile of cups was beginning to tilt.

Front 1537

silly (adj.)

Back 1537

If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought. I made a silly mistake of dropping mom's vase.

Front 1538

physician (n.)

Back 1538

A physician is a doctor. The physician said I would feel better if I took my medicine.

Front 1539

feast (n.)

Back 1539

A feast is a large meal for many people. At Thanksgiving, I enjoy a wonderful feast with my family.

Front 1540

opportunity (n.)

Back 1540

An opportunity is a chance to do something. I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.

Front 1541

fable (n.)

Back 1541

A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson. In the fable about the tortoise and the hare, the lesson is consistency.

Front 1542

image (n.)

Back 1542

The image of something is a picture of it. The image of her eye was very clear.

Front 1543

instinct (n.)

Back 1543

Instinct is the natural way that people behave without thinking about it. Cats hunt mice because of instinct.

Front 1544

dim (adj.)

Back 1544

When something is dim, it does not give out much light. Working in a dim room is bad for your eyes.

Front 1545

bang (v.)

Back 1545

To bang is to hit something to make a noise. The drummer banged on his drum as he marched in the parade.

Front 1546

damage (v.)

Back 1546

To damage something is to break it. The car was damaged in the accident.

Front 1547

astonished (adj.)

Back 1547

If someone is astonished, they are very surprised or shocked. I was astonished when he pulled the live rabbit out of his hat.

Front 1548

affirm (v.)

Back 1548

To affirm is to say that something is true. Using a graph, Malcolm affirmed the success of the company.

Front 1549

accustomed (adj.)

Back 1549

When you become accustomed to something, you are in the habit of it. Grandfather is accustomed to reading the newspaper every morning.

Front 1550

leak (v.)

Back 1550

To leak is to let a liquid or gas pass through a flaw. The pipe leaks from many places.

Front 1551

joint (n.)

Back 1551

A joint is a place of the body where the bones meet, such as the knee. Two important bones in your leg meet at a joint in your knee.

Front 1552

glow (v.)

Back 1552

To glow is to make a soft light. The small flame glowed softly.

Front 1553

hollow (adj.)

Back 1553

When something is hollow, it has an empty space inside. Straws are hollow, so liquid can flow through them.

Front 1554

clan (n.)

Back 1554

A clan is a group of relatives or friends. The Lee clan meets every year to celebrate the New Year.

Front 1555

stiff (adj.)

Back 1555

When something is stiff, it is hard to move. The bird was standing on the tree's stiff branch.

Front 1556

sacrifice (v.)

Back 1556

To sacrifice something valuable is to give it up to get something else. Her parents sacrificed a lot of money in order for her to go to college.

Front 1557

emphasis (n.)

Back 1557

Emphasis is special attention or importance. The students put special emphasis on chapter 4 because it will be on the test.

Front 1558

tune (n.)

Back 1558

A tune is a song. The students played a familiar tune for the audience.

Front 1559

tragic (adj.)

Back 1559

When something is tragic, it is connected with death and suffering. The airplane crashed in a tragic accident.

Front 1560

stroke (v.)

Back 1560

To stroke is to move a hand over something or someone. She stroked her cheek to see if there was something on it.

Front 1561

tempt (v.)

Back 1561

To tempt people is to offer them something they want but shouldn't have. I wasn't hungry, but she tempted me with a piece of my favorite cake.

Front 1562

informal (adj.)

Back 1562

When something is informal, it is not official. They had an informal meeting to talk about their experiences.

Front 1563

inquire (v.)

Back 1563

To inquire about something is to ask about it. Dad called to inquire about the price of tickets for the show.

Front 1564

rare (adj.)

Back 1564

If something is rare, you do not see it very often. It is rare for him to miss his flight.

Front 1565

peer (v.)

Back 1565

To peer at something is to watch it carefully. She peered at people through the window.

Front 1566

pose (v.)

Back 1566

To pose is to stay in one place without moving. The kids and their dog posed for a picture.

Front 1567

ranch (n.)

Back 1567

A ranch is a large farm where animals are kept. My uncle has many horses on his ranch.

Front 1568

horror (n.)

Back 1568

Horror is a feeling of being very afraid or shocked. The audience screamed in horror when the ghost appeared in the movie.

Front 1569

steer (v.)

Back 1569

To steer something is to control where it goes. He steered the go-cart around the track.

Front 1570

tame (adj.)

Back 1570

When an animal is tame, it is not afraid to be near people. The tame bird rested on his hand.

Front 1571

messenger (n.)

Back 1571

A messenger is one who carries information from one place to another. The messenger delivered an important document to the office.

Front 1572

accommodate (v.)

Back 1572

To accommodate is to have enough room. The meeting room can accommodate nine people.

Front 1573

poet (n.)

Back 1573

A poet is a person who writes poems. William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.

Front 1574

circus (n.)

Back 1574

A circus is a traveling show with animals and people. I like to go to the circus to see the animals do tricks.

Front 1575

rock (n.)

Back 1575

A rock is a hard thing in the dirt. I stacked rocks on top of one another.

Front 1576

extent (n.)

Back 1576

The extent of something is how large, important, or serious it is. He ate to such an extent that he became overweight.

Front 1577

gender (n.)

Back 1577

Gender is a category that describes being either a boy or a girl. Do you know the gender of her new baby?

Front 1578

headline (n.)

Back 1578

A headline is the title of a newspaper story. The headline of the front page was about the economy.

Front 1579

coincide (v.)

Back 1579

If two things coincide, they happen at the same time. My birthday coincides with Christmas.

Front 1580

fix (v.)

Back 1580

To fix something is to make it work. My dad has many tools to help him fix broken things.

Front 1581

stripe (n.)

Back 1581

A stripe is a thick line. The flag of the United States has red and white stripes.

Front 1582

commission (v.)

Back 1582

To commission someone to do something is to pay them to do it. The artist was commissioned to create a picture.

Front 1583

novel (n.)

Back 1583

A novel is a book that tells a story. He wrote a great novel about ancient China.

Front 1584

portrait (n.)

Back 1584

A portrait is a painting or photograph of someone. I saw many religious portraits when I went to the museum.

Front 1585

chemical (n.)

Back 1585

A chemical is something that scientists use in chemistry. The scientist mixed the chemicals.

Front 1586

dye (v.)

Back 1586

To dye something is to make it a certain color by using a special chemical. Valery got her hair dyed at the salon yesterday.

Front 1587

dose (n.)

Back 1587

A dose is a certain amount of medicine that you take at one time. My mother gave me a dose of medicine before I went to bed.

Front 1588

outlaw (n.)

Back 1588

An outlaw is a criminal who hides from the police. The police passed out posters of the outlaw to all the people.

Front 1589

prospect (n.)

Back 1589

A prospect is a possibility that something will happen. He wakes up every morning with the prospect of having a good day.

Front 1590

purse (n.)

Back 1590

A purse is a gab where women keep money, makeup and keys. My sister likes to buy designer purses.

Front 1591

rod (n.)

Back 1591

A rod is a thin stick made of wood or metal. I bought a new fishing rod to use while on vacation.

Front 1592

seldom (adv.)

Back 1592

If something seldom happens, it doesn't happen very often. It seldom rains in southern Arizona.

Front 1593

shave (v.)

Back 1593

To shave means to cut the hairs on your face with a sharp tool. My father shaves his face every day because he doesn't want a beard.

Front 1594

benefit (n.)

Back 1594

A benefit is a good thing. Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.

Front 1595

wizard (n.)

Back 1595

A wizard is a man who can do magic. The wizard made gold fall from the sky.

Front 1596

collect (v.)

Back 1596

To collect things is to group them together all in one place. I collected shells when I was younger.

Front 1597

profit (n.)

Back 1597

A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something. I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.

Front 1598

confess (v.)

Back 1598

To confess something is to say that you did it. He confessed that he was responsible for choosing the winning story.

Front 1599

cautious (adj.)

Back 1599

If you are cautious, you are careful in a dangerous situation. Be very cautious as you stack those boxes.

Front 1600

decision (n.)

Back 1600

A decision is a choice. He made the wrong decision.

Front 1601

ban (v.)

Back 1601

To ban something is to not let people do it. Smoking is banned in this building.

Front 1602

terrified (adj.)

Back 1602

If you are terrified, you are extremely scared. When I saw the ghost, I was absolutely terrified!

Front 1603

mow (v.)

Back 1603

To mow grass is to cut it to make it very short. I mow our lawn every weekend.

Front 1604

cottage (n.)

Back 1604

A cottage is a small, old house in the countryside. My aunt lives in a pretty cottage in the mountains.

Front 1605

positive (adj.)

Back 1605

If something is positive, it is good. She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.

Front 1606

daytime (n.)

Back 1606

Daytime is the time of the day when the sky is light. I only allowed my kids to play outside in the daytime.

Front 1607

respond (v.)

Back 1607

To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said. When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.

Front 1608

desperate (adj.)

Back 1608

If you are desperate, you will try anything to do or change something. I'm desperate to find a new job.

Front 1609

fade (v.)

Back 1609

If something fades, it gets quieter or darker. The piece of cloth I found was old and faded.

Front 1610

aborigine (n.)

Back 1610

An aborigine is a native of Australia before Europeans lived there. The aborigines created beautiful artwork.

Front 1611

fierce (adj.)

Back 1611

If a person or animal is fierce, they are angry or violent. Wolves are fierce animals. Do not disturb them.

Front 1612

lawn (n.)

Back 1612

A lawn is an area covered in grass. My dad keeps the lawn in front of our house very neat.

Front 1613

discover (v.)

Back 1613

To discover something is to find it for the first time. I discovered some new information in this book!

Front 1614

essential (adj.)

Back 1614

If something is essential, it is very important and necessary. It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.

Front 1615

scene (n.)

Back 1615

A scene is one part of a book or movie. A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.

Front 1616

gamble (v.)

Back 1616

To gamble means to play a game that involves winning or losing money. Many people like to go to casinos to gamble.

Front 1617

theory (n.)

Back 1617

A theory is an idea about how something works. We talked about Einstein's theory of relativity in class.

Front 1618

symphony (n.)

Back 1618

A symphony is a long piece of music performed by many musicians. Alex, a violin player, has always dreamt of playing a symphony.

Front 1619

bundle (n.)

Back 1619

A bundle is a number of things that are tied together. I was shocked when he showed me a bundle of money.

Front 1620

bulb (n.)

Back 1620

A bulb is the glass part of an electric light. I had to change the light bulb in my bedroom.

Front 1621

baggage (n.)

Back 1621

Baggage is the set of bags that people take with them when they travel. I'm taking several pieces of baggage with me on vacation.

Front 1622

several (adj.)

Back 1622

Several is more than two but not many. He had to read several books for class.

Front 1623

graze (v.)

Back 1623

To graze means to ear grass. The cows grazed in the field.

Front 1624

cattle (n.)

Back 1624

Cattle are cows and bulls, especially on a farm. The rancher's cattle were eating the grass in the field.

Front 1625

widow (n.)

Back 1625

A widow is a woman whose husband has died. The widow had no children and was very lonely.

Front 1626

purpose (n.)

Back 1626

A purpose is the reason that you do something. The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.

Front 1627

scratch (v.)

Back 1627

To scratch is to make small cuts with a claw or fingernail. I used a stick to scratch my back.

Front 1628

poster (n.)

Back 1628

A poster is a written announcement that is used to advertise something. I saw a poster about a free concert in the park.

Front 1629

lane (n.)

Back 1629

A lane is a small road. The lane passes directly in front of our house.

Front 1630

greed (n.)

Back 1630

Greed is a desire to have more than the things that you need. She ate all the cookies out of her greed.

Front 1631

length (n.)

Back 1631

The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other. The length of the floor is three meters.

Front 1632

herd (n.)

Back 1632

A herd is a large group of the same type of animals that live together. The herd of cows moved slowly across the ranch.

Front 1633

flee (v.)

Back 1633

To flee means to run away from trouble or danger. The crowd of men tried to flee from the danger.

Front 1634

initiate (v.)

Back 1634

To initiate something means to start it. You have to turn the switch on to initiate the computer system.

Front 1635

portable (adj.)

Back 1635

Something that is portable is able to be moved or carried easily. Since computers are portable, people can use them anywhere.

Front 1636

nerve (n.)

Back 1636

Nerve is bravery or the belief that you can do something. He has the nerve to think that he can actually wrestle with a lion.

Front 1637

optimist (n.)

Back 1637

An optimist is somebody who sees the good parts of a situation. Even though he has physical problems, my brother is an optimist.

Front 1638

parade (n.)

Back 1638

A parade is a celebration when groups of people walk in the same direction. There were many marching bands in the spring parade.

Front 1639

pave (v.)

Back 1639

To pave the ground is to lay material on it to make it easier to walk or drive on. The path was paved with yellow bricks.

Front 1640

phantom (n.)

Back 1640

A phantom is a ghost or spirit. A scary phantom appeared from out of the darkness.

Front 1641

suicide (n.)

Back 1641

Suicide is the act of killing oneself. Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer.

Front 1642

fraction (n.)

Back 1642

A fraction is a small part of something. Only a fraction of the cake was gone.

Front 1643

invade (v.)

Back 1643

To invade is to take over a place by force. The enemy forces tried to invade our country through the air.

Front 1644

illusion (n.)

Back 1644

An illusion is something that looks real, but doesn't actually exist. Some pictures create an illusion for the eyes.

Front 1645

frost (n.)

Back 1645

Frost is a white layer of ice that forms during cold weather. In the morning, the trees were all covered with frost.

Front 1646

require (v.)

Back 1646

To require something is to say that it is necessary. We require teachers to have a university degree.

Front 1647

tremble (v.)

Back 1647

To tremble is to shake as a result of cold weather. Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembled most of the day.

Front 1648

dynasty (n.)

Back 1648

A dynasty is a series of rulers who are all from the same family. The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years.

Front 1649

drown (v.)

Back 1649

To drown is to die from not being able to breathe underwater. He would have drowned if the sailors would not have rescued him.

Front 1650

derive (v.)

Back 1650

To derive something from another source means to get it from that thing. Red's nickname was derived from the color of her hair.

Front 1651

consequent (adj.)

Back 1651

Consequent means happening because of a different situation. Her consequent rash came after she touched the poison ivy.

Front 1652

circulate (v.)

Back 1652

To circulate something is to spread it quickly. The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room.

Front 1653

resign (v.)

Back 1653

To resign means to quit a job. After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss.

Front 1654

via (prep.)

Back 1654

To travel via something means to travel through or using something. We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.

Front 1655

yet (adv.)

Back 1655

Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now. We can't go out yet

Front 1656

underlying (adj.)

Back 1656

When something is underlying, it is a hidden cause of something else. Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options.

Front 1657

risk (n.)

Back 1657

A risk is a chance of something bad happening. I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.

Front 1658

polar (adj.)

Back 1658

Polar relates to the cold places on Earth's north and south ends. Only a few people live in the Earth's northern polar region.

Front 1659

navy (n.)

Back 1659

A navy is the part of a country's military that fights at sea. My country is known or our strong navy.

Front 1660

merit (n.)

Back 1660

The merit of something or someone is their good qualities. The actor received an award for his merits in the movie.

Front 1661

marine (adj.)

Back 1661

The word marine describes something related to the sea. A healthy ocean is full of marine animals.

Front 1662

fear (n.)

Back 1662

Fear is the feeling of being afraid. I have a great fear of skateboarding.

Front 1663

lieutenant (n.)

Back 1663

A lieutenant is a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank. The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him.

Front 1664

excite (v.)

Back 1664

To excite someone means to make them happy and interested. I heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.

Front 1665

ray (n.)

Back 1665

A ray is a line of light that comes from a bright object. The sun's warm rays covered the beach.

Front 1666

century (n.)

Back 1666

A century is one hundred years. Our company is celebrating a century of business in London.

Front 1667

alter (v.)

Back 1667

To alter something means to make a small change to it. I altered the color of my nails to match my hair.

Front 1668

crush (v.)

Back 1668

To crush something is to press it together so its shape is destroyed. Selena's new car was crushed when something fell on top of it.

Front 1669

wipe (v.)

Back 1669

To wipe something is to slide a piece of cloth over it to clean it. She wiped the dust from the windows.

Front 1670

collapse (v.)

Back 1670

To collapse is to fall down suddenly. The tree collapsed right in front of our house.

Front 1671

aside (adv.)

Back 1671

If someone stands aside, they are on or to one side. The man stood aside and opened the door for me.

Front 1672

treat (v.)

Back 1672

To treat is to act in a certain way toward someone. The cats treated the mouse very nicely.

Front 1673

effect (n.)

Back 1673

An effect is a change made by something else. The medicine had a good effect on the boy.

Front 1674

autumn (n.)

Back 1674

Autumn is the season of the year between summer and winter. I love when the leaves fall in autumn because I can play in them.

Front 1675

blend (v.)

Back 1675

To blend is to mix two or more things together so that they become one thing. My wife blended together all of the ingredients to make a delicious stew.

Front 1676

envy (v.)

Back 1676

To envy someone is to wish that you had something that they have. Sally envied the happy couple.

Front 1677

fireworks (n.)

Back 1677

Fireworks are objects that create colored lights when they are lit. The display of fireworks was so beautiful.

Front 1678

wire (n.)

Back 1678

A wire is a thin string made out of metal. The wires were connected to towers that brought electricity to the city.

Front 1679

disgusting (adj.)

Back 1679

If something is disgusting, it is very unpleasant. After running all day, Greg's feet had a disgusting odor.

Front 1680

drain (n.)

Back 1680

A drain is a pipe that carries away water from a building, such as in a kitchen. The water in the sink goes down the drain as you wash your hands.

Front 1681

embrace (v.)

Back 1681

To embrace is to hug. When they saw each other again, the happy couple embraced.

Front 1682

flour (n.)

Back 1682

Flour is a powder made from plants that is used to make foods like bread. I wanted to bake a pie, but I needed flour.

Front 1683

fuse (n.)

Back 1683

A fuse is a string that you light on fireworks to make them explode. The boy lit the fuse on the rocket and waited for it to burst in the sky.

Front 1684

ginger (n.)

Back 1684

Ginger is a spice from the root of a plant. It tastes spicy and sweet. Ginger is a common ingredient in many dishes from India.

Front 1685

advantage (n.)

Back 1685

An advantage is something that helps you. Being tall is an advantage to a basketball player.

Front 1686

curve (v.)

Back 1686

To curve is to move in a line that bends and does not go straight. The road curves to the left and to the right.

Front 1687

jealous (adj.)

Back 1687

If you are jealous, you think someone might take something from you. Miriam was jealous because Sue was paying too much attention to Jim.

Front 1688

receipt (n.)

Back 1688

A receipt is a paper that proves that something was received or bought. After looking at my receipt, I realized that I had spent too much money.

Front 1689

paste (n.)

Back 1689

A paste is a thick and smooth substance. My son needed some paste for a school project.

Front 1690

pet (n.)

Back 1690

A pet is an animal that lives with people. Out of all my pets, the dog is my favorite.

Front 1691

conquer (v.)

Back 1691

To conquer a country means to attack and take control of it. The soldiers were trying to conquer the world.

Front 1692

meal (n.)

Back 1692

A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods.

Front 1693

single (adj.)

Back 1693

If something is single, then there is only one. I have a single key in my hand.

Front 1694

acknowledge (v.)

Back 1694

If you acknowledge something, you accept that it is true or that it exists. The teacher acknowledged that the young student was hungry.

Front 1695

rumor (n.)

Back 1695

A rumor is a story that may not be true. Carla was spreading rumors around the office.

Front 1696

prejudice (n.)

Back 1696

A prejudice is an unfair opinion about someone before you get to know them. The company's rules against gender prejudice must be enforced.

Front 1697

precious (adj.)

Back 1697

When something is precious, it is valuable and important. In a desert, water can be more precious than money.

Front 1698

separate (adj.)

Back 1698

If two things are separate, they are not together. New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.

Front 1699

suddenly (adv.)

Back 1699

If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. I was suddenly surprised by the cake my friends brought me.

Front 1700

sin (n.)

Back 1700

A sin is something that is wrong for religious reasons. Taking something that doesn't belong to you is a sin.

Front 1701

drag (v.)

Back 1701

To drag something means to pull it across the ground. The dog was dragging his owner down the street.

Front 1702

increase (v.)

Back 1702

To increase something is to make it larger or more. They've increased the price of gas by 15 cents!

Front 1703

condition (n.)

Back 1703

The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in. The patient's condition was very good.

Front 1704

maybe (adv.)

Back 1704

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.

Front 1705

exaggerate (v.)

Back 1705

To exaggerate is to say that something is bigger or better than it really is. Jimmy wasn't exaggerating about the seriousness of his injury.

Front 1706

wonder (v.)

Back 1706

To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know. The young mother wondered if she'd have a boy or a girl.

Front 1707

ambassador (n.)

Back 1707

An ambassador is a government worker who works in another country. The ambassador from Korea was in charge of the conference.

Front 1708

attend (v.)

Back 1708

To attend something is to go to it. My sister and I attend the same school.

Front 1709

insult (v.)

Back 1709

To insult someone is to say things that will hurt their feelings. The girls insulted each other all afternoon.

Front 1710

necklace (n.)

Back 1710

A necklace is a piece of jewelry that people wear around their necks. Joyce received a lovely pearl necklace for her wedding anniversary.

Front 1711

heritage (n.)

Back 1711

Heritage is the collection of features of a society, such as language and religion. Teepees are part of the heritage of the American Indians of the plains.

Front 1712

noble (n.)

Back 1712

A noble is a rich and powerful person. The Queen invited a noble from a nearby country to dinner.

Front 1713

meanwhile (adv.)

Back 1713

Meanwhile means until something happens or while something is happening. He wants to be a doctor in the future, but meanwhile, he works a regular job.

Front 1714

vase (n.)

Back 1714

A vase is an attractive container where people keep flowers. The vase was filled with such lovely flowers.

Front 1715

Theater (n.)

Back 1715

A theater is a building where you watch plays, shows, and movies. We went to the theater to see a play.

Front 1716

either (conj.)

Back 1716

Either is used with 'or' to say there are two or more possibilities. You can choose to be either white of black when you play chess.

Front 1717

tin (n.)

Back 1717

Tin is a cheap white metal. Soup is a common food that is often sold in tin cans.

Front 1718

suspicious (adj.)

Back 1718

If someone is suspicious of someone else, they do not trust that person. Dad was suspicious of the caller on the line.

Front 1719

stack (n.)

Back 1719

A stack is a pile of different things. There was a stack of paperwork on his desk to complete.

Front 1720

appropriate (adj.)

Back 1720

When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal. It's appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.

Front 1721

spectacle (n.)

Back 1721

A spectacle is an amazing sight. Niagara Falls is quite a spectacle.

Front 1722

blonde (n.)

Back 1722

If someone is a blonde, they have light colored hair. My cousin is different from me. She is a blonde with blue eyes.

Front 1723

beach (n.)

Back 1723

The beach is a sandy or rocky place by the ocean. The little girl built a sandcastle on the beach.

Front 1724

laugh (n.)

Back 1724

Laugh is the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occur. The sound of their laugh filled the room.

Front 1725

arctic (adj.)

Back 1725

If something is arctic, it is from far north near the North Pole. It is cold when the arctic winds blow.

Front 1726

suburb (n.)

Back 1726

A suburb is a small part of a large city. I grew up in the suburbs only a few minutes outside of the city.

Front 1727

reside (v.)

Back 1727

To reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time. My brother and his family reside in a lovely house on the beach.

Front 1728

trouble (n.)

Back 1728

Trouble is a problem or a difficulty. I have trouble working with my boss.

Front 1729

ache (v.)

Back 1729

If something aches, it hurts. Mindy's head ached because she bumped it against the wall.

Front 1730

tide (n.)

Back 1730

The tide is the level of the water in the sea. The tide continued to crawl upon the beach little by little.

Front 1731

splash (v.)

Back 1731

When a liquid splashes, it bursts and hits something. Some green paint splashed upon the floor.

Front 1732

grocer (n.)

Back 1732

A grocer is a person who sells food. Our grocer, Mr. Smith, is a very kind man.

Front 1733

descend (v.)

Back 1733

To descend is to go downward. I descended the stairs to get out of the building.

Front 1734

dairy (adj.)

Back 1734

If something is dairy, it is made from milk. Things like milk and cheese are dairy foods.

Front 1735

congress (n.)

Back 1735

Congress is a group of leaders in a government. Congress makes laws for people to follow.

Front 1736

chill (n.)

Back 1736

A chill is a feeling of cold. The chill from the cold wind made Bill shiver.

Front 1737

chemist (n.)

Back 1737

A chemist is a scientist who works with chemicals. My mother is a successful chemist who helps invent new products.

Front 1738

pardon (n.)

Back 1738

To pardon is a way to ask someone to repeat what was said before. Pardon me teacher, but could you repeat what you just said?

Front 1739

canal (n.)

Back 1739

A canal is a path for water to travel through. The city of Venice, Italy, has many canals.

Front 1740

jog (v.)

Back 1740

To jog is to run slowly. He jogs every day so he can be healthier.

Front 1741

merchant (n.)

Back 1741

A merchant is a person who sells things. The merchant was selling used cars.

Front 1742

poke (v.)

Back 1742

To poke something is to push it with your finger. I poked my finger on a thumb tack.

Front 1743

hesitate (v.)

Back 1743

To hesitate is to wait for a short time before doing something. He hesitated for a moment before he decided which choice to make.

Front 1744

postpone (v.)

Back 1744

To postpone something is to make it happen later than planned. They postponed the meeting until Elena arrived.

Front 1745

institution (n.)

Back 1745

An institution is an organization that works to help a city or group of people. Banks are vital institutions that businesses and people use every day.

Front 1746

stubborn (adj.)

Back 1746

If people are stubborn, they don't change their minds easily. Both of my parents are stubborn. They never give in to each other.

Front 1747

tragedy (n.)

Back 1747

A tragedy is a very sad event. It was a tragedy when his house was struck by lightning and burned.

Front 1748

glance (v.)

Back 1748

To glance at something means to look at it quickly. She glanced behind her to see if he was looking at her.

Front 1749

compare (v.)

Back 1749

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.

Front 1750

rotate (v.)

Back 1750

To rotate something means to turn it around in a circle. An airplane's propellers rotate quickly to help it fly.

Front 1751

souvenir (n.)

Back 1751

A souvenir is something you buy to remind you of a place or event. I bought a Russian doll as a souvenir from my trip to Moscow.

Front 1752

submarine (n.)

Back 1752

A submarine is a boat that can go underwater for long periods of time. The submarine dove under the sea so the enemy couldn't see it.

Front 1753

publish (v.)

Back 1753

To publish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell. That company publishes daily newspapers.

Front 1754

limit (n.)

Back 1754

A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow. My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.

Front 1755

grief (n.)

Back 1755

Grief is the feeling of deep sadness, usually when a person dies. The grief caused by losing her parents was very difficult for her.

Front 1756

nuclear (adj.)

Back 1756

When something is nuclear, it relates to the division or joining of atoms. Nuclear power plants provide inexpensive energy to cities.

Front 1757

microscope (n.)

Back 1757

A microscope is a device that makes small objects look bigger. Germs cannot be seen without a microscope.

Front 1758

gaze (v.)

Back 1758

To gaze at something means to look at it for a long time. We used telescope to gaze at the stars for over an hour.

Front 1759

devastate (v.)

Back 1759

To devastate something means to completely destroy it. The entire wall was devastated.

Front 1760

license (n.)

Back 1760

A license is an official document that gives one permission to do something. In the United States you need a driver's license to drive legally.

Front 1761

groom (n.)

Back 1761

A groom is a man who is going to be married. The groom looked happy as he walked with his new wife.

Front 1762

shape (n.)

Back 1762

A shape is a simple form like a square or circle. The triangle is my favorite shape.

Front 1763

certificate (n.)

Back 1763

A certificate is a document that says that something is true or happened. I was given a certificate after completing the computer course.

Front 1764

trace (v.)

Back 1764

To trace something means to follow over it with the eyes or a finger. He traced over the graph with his finger.

Front 1765

criticism (n.)

Back 1765

Criticism is the act of saying that you don't like or approve of something. She had a lot of criticism about their new plan.

Front 1766

portray (v.)

Back 1766

To portray something means to describe it or show it in a picture. Her picture portrayed the house she grew up in when she was little.

Front 1767

cope (v.)

Back 1767

To cope with a difficult or stressful situation means to deal with it. He copes with work stress by exercising three or four times a week.

Front 1768

circumstance (n.)

Back 1768

A circumstance is an event that makes a situation what it is. There were many circumstances behind their success like hard work.

Front 1769

frown (v.)

Back 1769

To frown is to make an unhappy look with your face. Melissa frowned when she found out that the party had been cancelled.

Front 1770

bomb (n.)

Back 1770

A bomb is an object that explodes and destroys large areas. The bomb will destroy anything that is near.

Front 1771

coffin (n.)

Back 1771

A coffin is a box to bury dead people. When a person passes away, they are usually buried inside of a coffin.

Front 1772

aroma (n.)

Back 1772

An aroma is a scent or smell. I love the aroma of coffee in the morning.

Front 1773

vary (v.)

Back 1773

To vary means to be different from another thing in size or amount. The heights of the people in my class vary by a large amount.

Front 1774

beverage (n.)

Back 1774

A beverage is a drink. The waiter brought our beverages first. Then he brought our food.

Front 1775

behave (v.)

Back 1775

To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good. She always behaves well when her father is around.

Front 1776

cluster (n.)

Back 1776

A cluster of things is a small group of them placed close together. She held a large cluster of gropes in her hand.

Front 1777

combine (v.)

Back 1777

To combine is to join together to make a single thing or group. Mina combined peanut butter and jelly to make a sandwich.

Front 1778

subtle (adj.)

Back 1778

When something is subtle, it is not easy to see or notice. The handsome man has a subtle smile.

Front 1779

condensed (adj.)

Back 1779

When a liquid is condensed, it is made thicker. One way to make a dessert thick and sweet is to use condensed milk.

Front 1780

primary (adj.)

Back 1780

If something is primary, it is the most important thing. His primary thoughts are about money.

Front 1781

soothing (adj.)

Back 1781

When something is soothing, it makes you calm or relaxed. The soothing music helped the baby fall asleep.

Front 1782

cultivate (v.)

Back 1782

To cultivate plants is to care for them and help them grow. A research company is cultivating new kinds of rice to old poor countries.

Front 1783

divine (adj.)

Back 1783

When something is divine, it is related to gods. Legends say that music was given to men as a divine gift from the gods.

Front 1784

humid (adj.)

Back 1784

When it is humid, there is a lot of water in the air. It is very humid inside of a sauna.

Front 1785

odor (n.)

Back 1785

An odor is a very distinct smell. He knew there was a leak when he noticed the strong odor of natural gas.

Front 1786

palate (n.)

Back 1786

The palate is the top part of the mouth. You can touch your palate with your tongue.

Front 1787

paradise (n.)

Back 1787

Paradise is the place or condition of happiness where things are perfect. My vacation in Hawaii was like being in paradise.

Front 1788

plantation (n.)

Back 1788

A plantation is a big farm that only grows certain kinds of crops. In the 1980s, there were many cotton plantations in the southern US.

Front 1789

rapid (adj.)

Back 1789

When something is rapid, it moves or changes very quickly. His mother was surprised by her son's rapid growth.

Front 1790

rate (n.)

Back 1790

A rate is the speed at which something happens. Grass tends to grow at a very slow rate.

Front 1791

toxic (adj.)

Back 1791

When something is toxic, it is poisonous. Toxic things are very dangerous. Please check label to see if the product is toxic.

Front 1792

contemporary (adj.)

Back 1792

When something is contemporary, it is related to the present time. Contemporary scientists have learned quite a bit about DNA.

Front 1793

texture (n.)

Back 1793

The texture of something is the way its surface looks and feels. The texture of a rock found in the water is typically very smooth.

Front 1794

accident (n.)

Back 1794

An accident is an unexpected undesirable event. She had to go to the hospital after she was in a serious car accident.

Front 1795

paddle (n.)

Back 1795

A paddle is a piece of wood or plastic that moves a boat across water. We need a paddle to help us move across the water.

Front 1796

admiral (n.)

Back 1796

An admiral is someone who controls many military ships. They won the sea battle because of the admiral's great leadership.

Front 1797

arc (n.)

Back 1797

An arc is a curved shape. A rainbow has the shape of an arc.

Front 1798

loop (n.)

Back 1798

A loop is a line made into the shape of a circle. He made a loop with the rope and placed it over the post.

Front 1799

kerosene (n.)

Back 1799

Kerosene is a type of oil. It is used in some lamps and stoves. Many people in poor countries cook on kerosene stoves.

Front 1800

horrified (adj.)

Back 1800

If you are horrified, you are very shocked and feel upset. I was horrified when I read about the old lady who was attacked.

Front 1801

hay (n.)

Back 1801

Hay is dry grass used to feed animals or used as a covering. I need to buy some more hay for the horse to sleep on.

Front 1802

character (n.)

Back 1802

Your character is your personality. My sister's character is fun and very outgoing.

Front 1803

sour (adj.)

Back 1803

When something is sour, it has a sharp and unpleasant taste. I don't like lemons because I think they are too sour.

Front 1804

raft (n.)

Back 1804

A raft is a floating platform made from pieces of wood tied together. The man made a raft out of bamboo and floated out to sea.

Front 1805

wreck (v.)

Back 1805

To wreck something means to destroy or ruin it. The teenagers wrecked the house for no reason at all.

Front 1806

flesh (n.)

Back 1806

Flesh is the skin, muscle and fat on your body. The zebra's flesh has black and white stripes.

Front 1807

string (n.)

Back 1807

String is a thin piece of fabric or rope. I found a large ball of string.

Front 1808

face (v.)

Back 1808

If you face a problem, you deal with it. My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.

Front 1809

steward (n.)

Back 1809

A steward is a person like a waiter who serves food on planes and ships. The steward is bringing some tea.

Front 1810

stake (n.)

Back 1810

A stake is a small, sharp piece of wood or metal that is put into the ground. We marked our property by placing stakes into the ground.

Front 1811

conscience (n.)

Back 1811

Your conscience is your inner sense of what is right and wrong. I recycle everything I can, so my conscience is clear!

Front 1812

store (n.)

Back 1812

A store is a place where you can buy things. I picked a few things at the grocery store.

Front 1813

fiery (adj.)

Back 1813

If something is fiery, it is burning strongly. The fiery blaze burned all night long.

Front 1814

grapefruit (n.)

Back 1814

A grapefruit is a fruit similar to an orange, out bigger and not as sweet. Would you like a grapefruit with your breakfast?

Front 1815

thorn (n.)

Back 1815

A thorn is a sharp part of a plant. Be careful of the thorns when you pick the roses!

Front 1816

idiot (n.)

Back 1816

An idiot is a person who is not smart or who has done something silly. Because he got lost in the forest, the man felt like an idiot.

Front 1817

switch (v.)

Back 1817

To switch means to change something to something else. Mom switched the TV station from the news to her favorite show.

Front 1818

thorough (adj.)

Back 1818

If something or someone is thorough, then they are complete in every way. Tina did a thorough job of cleaning the stains out of the carpet.

Front 1819

asleep (adj.)

Back 1819

When a person is asleep, they are not awake. The baby has been asleep for hours.

Front 1820

apartment (n.)

Back 1820

An apartment is a set of rooms in a building where people live. She has a nice apartment in the city.

Front 1821

pinpoint (v.)

Back 1821

To pinpoint something means to locate it exactly. The navigation system in my car is able to pinpoint my exact location.

Front 1822

eventual (adj.)

Back 1822

If something is eventual, it will happen at the end of a series of events. The constant training and planning led the team to an eventual victory.

Front 1823

audible (adj.)

Back 1823

If something is audible, then it is able to be heard. The sound of the drums was audible from miles away.

Front 1824

awesome (adj.)

Back 1824

If something or someone is awesome, they are impressive or frightening. The huge military plane was an awesome sight.

Front 1825

beware (v.)

Back 1825

To beware means to be careful of something or someone that is dangerous. You should beware of driving fast on wet roads.

Front 1826

brag (v.)

Back 1826

To brag means to talk of one's abilities or achievements in a proud way. He had strong muscles and bragged about it to the entire class.

Front 1827

conscious (adj.)

Back 1827

If someone is conscious of something, then they are aware of it. The new student was conscious of the other students staring at her.

Front 1828

indirect (adj.)

Back 1828

If something is indirect, then it is not the easiest or straightest way. He chose to take the most indirect route to the coast.

Front 1829

echo (v.)

Back 1829

To echo means that a sound repeats itself because it bounced off an object. The child yelled over the canyon, and the wall echoed the sound.

Front 1830

perfect (adj.)

Back 1830

If something is perfect, then it is without any mistakes. She got all the questions right, so her score was perfect.

Front 1831

hint (n.)

Back 1831

A hint is information that suggests something will happen or is true. I quietly passed on a hint to my sister about the test.

Front 1832

admonish (v.)

Back 1832

To admonish someone is to tell them you disapprove of their behavior. The teacher admonished Mark because he was chewing gum in class.

Front 1833

immense (adj.)

Back 1833

If something is immense, it is very large. An immense amount of money was needed to buy such a large boat.

Front 1834

claim (v.)

Back 1834

To claim means to say that something is true. He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.

Front 1835

option (n.)

Back 1835

An option is a choice between two or more things. The children were given the option of three houses to pick from.

Front 1836

pastime (n.)

Back 1836

A pastime is an activity done for fun that you do often. In the US, baseball is considered the national pastime.

Front 1837

disagree (v.)

Back 1837

To disagree with someone means to have a different opinion from them. The lawyers disagreed about the best way to settle the case.

Front 1838

torment (v.)

Back 1838

To torment someone means to cause them to suffer on purpose. She tormented her little brother by taking his favorite toy.

Front 1839

moan (v.)

Back 1839

To moan is to make a low sound when feeling pain or sadness. The sick man moaned from his bed.

Front 1840

marry (v.)

Back 1840

To marry is to legally become husband and wife. Rose and Henry were married, and they lived happily.

Front 1841

thin (adj.)

Back 1841

If someone or something is thin, they are not fat. The man was thin because he didn't eat much.

Front 1842

soar (v.)

Back 1842

To soar means to fly high in the air. As the sun rose, two eagles soared through the sky.

Front 1843

trivial (adj.)

Back 1843

If something is trivial, it is not important or meaningful. Television is trivial, but learning to read is very important.

Front 1844

typical (adj.)

Back 1844

If something is typical, it is normal for a certain type of thing. Barking is typical behavior for dogs.

Front 1845

roost (n.)

Back 1845

A roost is a place where birds can land end rest or sleep. The family of doves made a roost at the top of the tree.

Front 1846

rim (n.)

Back 1846

The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle. I put my lips to the rim of the bottle and took a drink.

Front 1847

pit (n.)

Back 1847

A pit is a big hole in the ground. Michael fell into the pit and needed some help to get out.

Front 1848

oblivious (adj.)

Back 1848

If someone is oblivious of something, they are unaware of it. I was late to school because I was oblivious of the time.

Front 1849

damp (adj.)

Back 1849

If something is damp, it is somewhat wet. My hair is still damp from my shower.

Front 1850

ivy (n.)

Back 1850

Ivy is a plant with long vines that grows upward typically on walls. The walls of the castle are covered with ivy.

Front 1851

slippery (adj.)

Back 1851

If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth and causes people to slip. The repairman fell down on the floor because it was too slippery.

Front 1852

immoral (adj.)

Back 1852

When something or someone is immoral, they are evil or do bad things. Stealing money from one's mother is immoral act.

Front 1853

flight (n.)

Back 1853

A flight is an act of flying, often in an airplane. The airplane made a flight around the world.

Front 1854

beak (n.)

Back 1854

A beak is the hard curved part of a bird's mouth. The bird used her beak to dig a small hole in the ground.

Front 1855

disapprove (v.)

Back 1855

To disapprove of something is to think that it is wrong. Alex disapproved of his son's behavior.

Front 1856

perish (v.)

Back 1856

To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events. Many people perish in wars.

Front 1857

except (prep.)

Back 1857

You use except to talk about the only thing that a statement does not apply to. Everyone had fun on the trip except Jim, who felt ill the whole time.

Front 1858

fond (adj.)

Back 1858

When someone is fond of something, they like it. I am very fond of chocolate cake.

Front 1859

utterly (adv.)

Back 1859

If something is utterly a way, it is completely that way. When the sun was blocked by the moon, it was utterly dark outside.

Front 1860

weep (v.)

Back 1860

To weep means to cry. My sister told me the dramatic movie would make me weep.

Front 1861

ignorant (adj.)

Back 1861

If someone is ignorant about something, they have no knowledge about it. I'm a bit ignorant about his theories. Can you explain them to me?

Front 1862

edit (v.)

Back 1862

To edit means to correct a piece of writing so that it is suitable to be published. She asked her brother to edit her paper before she submitted it to her teacher.

Front 1863

essay (n.)

Back 1863

An essay is a short piece of writing on a certain subject. She had to write a two-page essay for her English class.

Front 1864

evaluate (v.)

Back 1864

To evaluate something means to study it, so a decision can be made. Joe and Ken evaluated the plan and agreed that it would work.

Front 1865

faint (v.)

Back 1865

To faint means to go unconscious and fall down. Carol fainted because she hadn't eaten in over a day.

Front 1866

global (adj.)

Back 1866

If something is global, it happens all around the world. Pollution is a global problem.

Front 1867

resolution (n.)

Back 1867

A resolution is a personal decision. At New Year, I made a list of resolutions to help me have a better year.

Front 1868

highlight (v.)

Back 1868

To highlight something means to mark it with a color so that it is easy to see. I read my vocabulary list and highlighted the most difficult words.

Front 1869

awhile (adv.)

Back 1869

If you do something awhile, you do it for a short time. Wait here awhile, and I'll bring some tea.

Front 1870

index (n.)

Back 1870

An index is a list of words at the end of a book that gives information. If you look in the index, you'll find the right page number.

Front 1871

lecture (n.)

Back 1871

A lecture is a long, educational speech. His lecture on world hunger was very informative.

Front 1872

moral (n.)

Back 1872

A moral is a message at the end of a story that teaches you something. At the end of the story, Mother explained the moral to the children.

Front 1873

operate (v.)

Back 1873

To operate means to work or function. I'm sorry, but the trains are not operating today.

Front 1874

private (adj.)

Back 1874

If something is private, it is only used by one person or group. Don't look at my diary! it's private!

Front 1875

recent (adj.)

Back 1875

When something is recent, it happened a short time ago. I did not know what caused his recent behavior.

Front 1876

gymnasium (n.)

Back 1876

A gymnasium is a building with equipment that you can use to get exercise. When I go to the gymnasium, I use the treadmill for 20 minutes.

Front 1877

control (v.)

Back 1877

To control something is to make it do what you want. To control the TV, just push the buttons.

Front 1878

weird (adj.)

Back 1878

When something is weird, it is very strange. My best friend's dad is a bit weird.

Front 1879

typewritten (adj.)

Back 1879

If something is typewritten, it is written on a computer or typewriter. This is a important, formal project and must be typewritten.

Front 1880

berry (n.)

Back 1880

A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees. The berry looked delicious.

Front 1881

semester (n.)

Back 1881

A semester is a portion of a school year. Jack is in his second semester of college.

Front 1882

cyberspace (n.)

Back 1882

Cyberspace is the imaginary place of the internet where activities occur. I didn't receive your email. It probably got lost in cyberspace.

Front 1883

folk (n.)

Back 1883

Folk are common or average people. I've invited all the folks from our street to a gathering at my place.

Front 1884

pleasure (n.)

Back 1884

Pleasure is a feeling of happiness. The student smiled with pleasure when she received the prize.

Front 1885

absolute (adj.)

Back 1885

If something is absolute, it is total or complete. My presentation was an absolute disaster! It was terrible!

Front 1886

attentive (adj.)

Back 1886

If you are attentive, you are careful and you pay attention. He is a good student because he is attentive to every detail on his work.

Front 1887

sign (v.)

Back 1887

To sign is to breathe out loudly and show that you are hired or sad. Molly signed when she looked at all the information she had to research.

Front 1888

evenly (adv.)

Back 1888

When something happens evenly, it happens at the same rate or level. The food was handed out evenly among the hungry people.

Front 1889

alas (int.)

Back 1889

Alas is a word that people say when something bad happens. I looked everywhere for my purse, but alas, I couldn't find it.

Front 1890

envision (v.)

Back 1890

To envision something means to imagine that it may happen. I can envision my mom's face when I give her this present!

Front 1891

cape (n.)

Back 1891

A cape is a large cloth that covers one's back and is tied around the neck. The superhero wore a long red cape.

Front 1892

patch (n.)

Back 1892

A patch is a part of a surface that is different in appearance from the rest. There was one small patch of grass in the sand covered desert.

Front 1893

melt (v.)

Back 1893

To melt means to turn from a solid to a liquid. The snowman that we made yesterday melted in the sun.

Front 1894

suit (n.)

Back 1894

A suit is a set of clothes. It usually includes a jacket with pants or a skirt. I wore my new suit on my date with Melissa.

Front 1895

pop (n.)

Back 1895

A pop is a short, loud sound. I heard a loud pop, then my computer screen shattered.

Front 1896

request (v.)

Back 1896

To request something is to ask for it. The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus.

Front 1897

spirit (n.)

Back 1897

A spirit is someone's feelings and personality, but not a physical body part. He has a very outgoing spirit. He can make friends with anyone.

Front 1898

spark (n.)

Back 1898

A spark is a small, quick flash of fire. As he welded the two pieces of metal together, sparks flew everywhere.

Front 1899

soak (v.)

Back 1899

To soak something means to make it very wet. You need to soak beans overnight before you cook them.

Front 1900

shrink (v.)

Back 1900

To shrink means to get smaller. If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!

Front 1901

role (n.)

Back 1901

A role is the normal purpose or function of a person or thing. My role at work is to check the quality of the products.

Front 1902

recipe (n.)

Back 1902

A recipe is a set of instructions to make food. The apple cake that you made is really tasty. Can I have the recipe, please?

Front 1903

rail (n.)

Back 1903

A rail is a horizontal bar made of metal or wood. The cat was sitting on the rail of the fence.

Front 1904

pudding (n.)

Back 1904

A pudding is a sweet dessert. Would you like some chocolate pudding and coffee for dessert?

Front 1905

memorable (adj.)

Back 1905

If something is memorable, then it is remembered for a special reason. The party was memorable. People were still talking about it years later.

Front 1906

rally (n.)

Back 1906

A rally is a large public meeting in order to support something. The school had a rally in the gym to support the basketball team.

Front 1907

propose (v.)

Back 1907

To propose something is to say that it should be done. Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year.

Front 1908

witness (n.)

Back 1908

A witness is someone who sees or hears a crime or accident happen. The woman was the only witness of the horrible crime.

Front 1909

volunteer (v.)

Back 1909

To volunteer means to offer to do something for free. Many people volunteered to help the adults learn to read.

Front 1910

conversation (n.)

Back 1910

A conversation is a talk between people. There were two conversations going on at once.

Front 1911

contain (v.)

Back 1911

To contain something is to take it inside. The mailbox contained a letter.

Front 1912

sentence (n.)

Back 1912

A sentence is punishment given to someone who didn't follow the law. The sentence for stealing a car is much worse than for stealing candy.

Front 1913

resolve (v.)

Back 1913

To resolve something means to find a solution. She resolved the problem with her children by giving them both a toy.

Front 1914

account (n.)

Back 1914

An account with a bank is an arrangement to keep one's money there. After I paid for the new car, my bank account was nearly empty.

Front 1915

crime (n.)

Back 1915

A crime is something bad that a person does that can be punished by law. Police quickly arrived at the scene of the crime.

Front 1916

oblige (v.)

Back 1916

To oblige someone means to require them to do something. If I wanted to have playtime, I was obliged to clean my room once a week.

Front 1917

legal (adj.)

Back 1917

If something is legal, it is related to the law or allowed by the law. It was not legal for him to drive until he was eighteen years old.

Front 1918

landmark (n.)

Back 1918

A landmark is an object that helps people find or remember a location. The tall tree was used as a landmark for people to find the road to the inn.

Front 1919

habitat (n.)

Back 1919

A habitat is the natural home of animals or plants. Frogs are often found in a wet habitat, such as near a lake, river, or pond.

Front 1920

gratitude (n.)

Back 1920

Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful. The kids showed Aunt Tess much gratitude for visiting them.

Front 1921

deed (n.)

Back 1921

A deed is a certificate that proves that someone owns something. When she bought the car, she was given a deed to show the car was hers.

Front 1922

architect (n.)

Back 1922

An architect is a person who designs buildings. The plans for buildings the new home were drawn by a famous architect.

Front 1923

proclaim (v.)

Back 1923

To proclaim something means to say it in public. The army general proclaimed that the war was won.

Front 1924

conceal (v.)

Back 1924

To conceal something means to hide it. You should conceal your money so no one can take it from you.

Front 1925

whatsoever (adj.)

Back 1925

You use whatsoever after a noun to emphasize that there is nothing of that thing. The boy had no idea whatsoever how to solve the story problem.

Front 1926

enclose (v.)

Back 1926

To enclose something is to contain it. The cows in the field were enclosed by a fence.

Front 1927

device (n.)

Back 1927

A device is an object or a machine. A thermometer is a device that tells temperature.

Front 1928

crack (n.)

Back 1928

A crack is a narrow space between the parts of something broken. The old window was covered with cracks.

Front 1929

constant (adj.)

Back 1929

When an event or action is constant, it happens a lot or all the time. The television at home is in constant use.

Front 1930

access (n.)

Back 1930

Access is the right to enter or use something. The manager was the only person with access to the password.

Front 1931

immediate (adj.)

Back 1931

If something is immediate, it happens quickly. An immediate response came from the pizza place.

Front 1932

grip (v.)

Back 1932

To grip something is to hold it very tightly. I was scared, so I gripped my older sister's hand.

Front 1933

conduct (n.)

Back 1933

Conduct is the way that someone acts. She was punished for her bad conduct.

Front 1934

tend (v.)

Back 1934

To tend to do something is to be likely to do it or to do it often. My mom tends to buy me the perfect gift each Christmas.

Front 1935

sly (adj.)

Back 1935

If a person or animal is sly, they are sneaky or good at tricking people. The sly fox stole the eggs from the nest.

Front 1936

snap (v.)

Back 1936

To snap something means to break it suddenly, which causes a loud noise. I took the stick and snapped it with my hands.

Front 1937

replace (v.)

Back 1937

To replace something is to put it in the place of something else. I replaced the tire on my car because it was flat.

Front 1938

perspire (v.)

Back 1938

To perspire means to sweat. I usually perspire a lot when I am at practice.

Front 1939

mode (n.)

Back 1939

A mode is a setting or condition on a machine. Mother turned the TV to quiet mode while she talked on the phone.

Front 1940

law (n.)

Back 1940

A law is a rule made by the legislative body. The students learned about different laws during social studies class.

Front 1941

influence (v.)

Back 1941

To influence someone or something is to have an effect over them. My friend influenced my decision to attend Terrance University.

Front 1942

impending (adj.)

Back 1942

If something is impending, it is going to happen soon. The student was nervous about his impending test.

Front 1943

halt (v.)

Back 1943

To halt is to stop moving. The criminal halted when he saw the police coming.

Front 1944

version (n.)

Back 1944

A version is an account of something that differs slightly from the original. She read the students British version of the Chinese fairy tale.

Front 1945

valid (adj.)

Back 1945

When something is valid, it is correct or based on good reasoning. The expert's opinion on the subject was more valid than others.

Front 1946

appetite (n.)

Back 1946

Your appetite is your hunger for food. Tom has a big appetite. He eats all the time.

Front 1947

subject (n.)

Back 1947

A subject is the topic that is being discussed or taught. The subject of Marco's speech was the economy.

Front 1948

feeble (adj.)

Back 1948

If someone is feeble, they are small or weak. The boy was too feeble to carry the object very far.

Front 1949

wage (n.)

Back 1949

A wage is the money that a person gets for doing a job. The wages I receive from my job are really great!

Front 1950

whereas (conj.)

Back 1950

You use whereas to show how two things are different. My sister loves horror movies, whereas I prefer comedies.

Front 1951

slap (v.)

Back 1951

To slap someone means to hit them with the palm of the hand. Out of anger, Helen slapped Eunice on the face.

Front 1952

pessimistic (adj.)

Back 1952

If someone is pessimistic, they believe that the worst will happen. John is pessimistic. He always thinks something bad will happen.

Front 1953

lively (adj.)

Back 1953

If someone is lively, they have a lot of energy. Jennifer is very lively: she's always running and playing.

Front 1954

alongside (adv.)

Back 1954

If something is alongside another thing, then it is next to it. We work alongside each other in the office.

Front 1955

efficient (adj.)

Back 1955

If something or someone is efficient, they do not waste energy. My car is very efficient. I rarely have to buy gas.

Front 1956

assist (v.)

Back 1956

To assist someone is to help them. Andrew assisted me with my homework.

Front 1957

breeze (n.)

Back 1957

A breeze is a soft wind. The breeze caused the leaves to fall off the tree.

Front 1958

smash (v.)

Back 1958

To smash something is to break it into many small pieces. Jacob smashed the window with a rock.

Front 1959

defy (v.)

Back 1959

To defy someone is to work against them or refuse to do what they say. The students got into trouble for defying their teacher's rules.

Front 1960

display (v.)

Back 1960

To display something is to show it, especially by putting it in a certain place. The museum displayed many wonderful paintings.

Front 1961

majestic (adj.)

Back 1961

If something is majestic, it is large and beautiful. The rich people lived in a big, majestic house.

Front 1962

nor (conj.)

Back 1962

You use nor to connect two negative ideas. I eat neither apples nor oranges. I don't like either one.

Front 1963

outraged (adj.)

Back 1963

If someone is outraged, they are very angry. My father was outraged when he saw that I had crashed his car.

Front 1964

forgive (v.)

Back 1964

To forgive someone is to stop being angry with them. Sandra forgive Peter after he said he was sorry.

Front 1965

classify (v.)

Back 1965

To classify things is to put them into groups based on their type. The biologist classified the plant as a completely new species.

Front 1966

review (n.)

Back 1966

A review of something is a formal inspection of it by people in authority. The government ordered a careful review of the economic situation.

Front 1967

worthwhile (adj.)

Back 1967

If something is worthwhile, it is important or useful. On his visit to Canada, he realized studying English was worthwhile.

Front 1968

upright (adj.)

Back 1968

If something is upright, it is standing up straight. Meer Kats can't walk like humans, but they can stand upright.

Front 1969

particle (n.)

Back 1969

A particle is a very small piece of something. The bottles of wine were covered in a layer of dust particles.

Front 1970

sophisticated (adj.)

Back 1970

If someone is sophisticated, they know many things about the world. Jake is one of the most sophisticated persons I've ever met.

Front 1971

refrain (v.)

Back 1971

To refrain from something is to avoid doing it. The doctor asked Mary to refrain from eating fast food as part of her diet.

Front 1972

plea (n.)

Back 1972

A plea is a request that is urgent or emotional. The poor, hungry man made a plea for food.

Front 1973

concede (v.)

Back 1973

To concede is to admit that something is true against your wish. The student conceded that he had cheated on the test.

Front 1974

animate (adj.)

Back 1974

When something is animate, it has life. Rocks and machines are not animate things.

Front 1975

numerous (adj.)

Back 1975

If something is numerous, there are many of those things. It was hard to drive fast since there were numerous holes in the road.

Front 1976

isolate (v.)

Back 1976

To isolate is to separate one person or thing from a group. The teacher isolated the bad child from the class before talking with her.

Front 1977

handy (adj.)

Back 1977

If something is handy, it is useful. An eraser is handy if you make a lot of mistakes.

Front 1978

ferry (n.)

Back 1978

A ferry is a boat that carries passengers over short distances. The ferry took the people across the lake.

Front 1979

diagram (n.)

Back 1979

A diagram is a simple drawing that explains what something is or how it works. By following the diagram, I was able to put the desk together.

Front 1980

decade (n.)

Back 1980

A decade is a period of ten years. She celebrated her three decades of work with the company.

Front 1981

construct (v.)

Back 1981

To construct something means to make or build it. The men used wood and metal to construct a house.

Front 1982

concept (n.)

Back 1982

A concept is an idea about something. I learned some concepts of molecules before working in the science lab.

Front 1983

longing (n.)

Back 1983

A longing is a strong feeling of wanting. Since he skipped breakfast, he had a longing for food all morning.

Front 1984

surrender (v.)

Back 1984

To surrender something is to give it up. The thief surrendered the money to the police when he was caught.

Front 1985

applause (n.)

Back 1985

Applause is the noise when people clap hands to show approval. At the end of his speech, everyone gave applause.

Front 1986

ceremony (n.)

Back 1986

A ceremony is an event that happens on special occasions. Tom and Amy's marriage ceremony is in June.

Front 1987

detail (n.)

Back 1987

A detail is a small piece of information. Jane told Ben all the details of her trip to China.

Front 1988

equip (v.)

Back 1988

To equip someone is to give them the things needed to do something. Steve was equipped with the tools needed to do the job.

Front 1989

exception (n.)

Back 1989

An exception is someone or something not conforming to a rule. Most students thought the test was hard, but Tim was the exception.

Front 1990

impact (n.)

Back 1990

An impact is the effect someone or something has on another. My grandmother had a great impact on my life.

Front 1991

obstacle (n.)

Back 1991

An obstacle is an object or a problem that stops you from doing something. Climbing over the giant rock was the biggest obstacle for the hikers.

Front 1992

correct (adj.)

Back 1992

To be correct is to be right. All of my answers on the test were correct.

Front 1993

armed (adj.)

Back 1993

If you are armed, you are carrying a weapon. The robber was armed with a gun.

Front 1994

alliance (n.)

Back 1994

An alliance is a group of people who work together. The junior executives formed an alliance with each other.

Front 1995

defense (n.)

Back 1995

A defense is something that is done to protect another thing. The air force works in defense of its country.

Front 1996

culture (n.)

Back 1996

Culture is the music, art, and writings of a certain place or group of people. Ancient Mexican culture is renowned for its architecture.

Front 1997

muscle (n.)

Back 1997

Muscle is a mass of tissue attached to bone that helps you move. She went to the gym in order to make her muscles stronger.

Front 1998

conflict (n.)

Back 1998

A conflict is a fight between different people or groups. The two nations had a conflict over which one could use the water in the river.

Front 1999

meantime (n.)

Back 1999

The meantime is the time between two events. Ted began setting the table. In the meantime, I began preparing the food.

Front 2000

rescue (v.)

Back 2000

To rescue someone means to remove them from danger. The firefighter rescued the man from the burning building.

Front 2001

succession (n.)

Back 2001

A succession is a number of things that follow one after the other. The student said the letters of the alphabet in succession.

Front 2002

alternative (n.)

Back 2002

An alternative is something that you can choose instead of your first choice. Her first plan to make extra money seemed weak, so she chose an alternative.

Front 2003

avenue (n.)

Back 2003

An avenue is a road, often a large one with buildings on each side. Drive down this avenue and then turn left to go to the park.

Front 2004

belly (n.)

Back 2004

The belly is the stomach of a person or animal. His belly was full because he ate a lot of food.

Front 2005

diverse (adj.)

Back 2005

When a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things. Big cities have diverse populations with people of different races and ages.

Front 2006

blow (v.)

Back 2006

To blow means to move air or move something through the air, as in the wind. The wind is blowing very hard today. We should stay inside.

Front 2007

lean (v.)

Back 2007

To lean is to bend the body in a particular direction. The woman leaned against the counter because she was tired.

Front 2008

disrespect (n.)

Back 2008

Disrespect is rudeness or a behavior that shows a lack of respect. He showed disrespect by arguing with his boss during a meeting.

Front 2009

enthusiasm (n.)

Back 2009

Enthusiasm is a very strong good feeling about something. The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the soccer team by cheering loudly.

Front 2010

vain (adj.)

Back 2010

If people are vain, they are only concerned with how they look. Rebecca is so vain that she looks at herself in every mirror.

Front 2011

sort (v.)

Back 2011

To sort means to separate things into different groups or classes. He sorted his clothes by colors and sizes.

Front 2012

harsh (adj.)

Back 2012

When something is harsh, it is very unpleasant. The desert can be a very harsh environment.

Front 2013

genre (n.)

Back 2013

A genre is a type of literature, art, or music characterized by its style. She is considered a master in the comedy genre.

Front 2014

bid (n.)

Back 2014

A bid to do something is an attempt to do it. He made a bid to become the university's next president.

Front 2015

authoritative (adj.)

Back 2015

If something is authoritative, it uses the best information available. This book is an authoritative source on Ancient Egypt's Queen Nefertiti.

Front 2016

violence (n.)

Back 2016

Violence is forceful action that is meant to injure or kill people. The boy hit his brother in an act of violence.

Front 2017

timid (adj.)

Back 2017

If someone is timid, they are afraid, shy, or nervous. The timid child hides behind her mother whenever she sees a stranger.

Front 2018

terrain (n.)

Back 2018

The terrain is the land and all of its physical features or parts. The terrain below was rocky and full of hills.

Front 2019

supply (v.)

Back 2019

To supply something means to give people what they need or want. The water heater supplied the house with warm water.

Front 2020

shelter (n.)

Back 2020

A shelter is a place to go that is safe from danger or bad weather. The frog took shelter from the storm in a nearby cave.

Front 2021

current (n.)

Back 2021

A current is a steady and constant flow of air or water in a river or ocean. The ocean currents took the ship far off into the sea.

Front 2022

mischief (n.)

Back 2022

Mischief is behavior that is meant to trick or cause trouble for people. Ben was up to mischief when he persuaded Ken to paint his face.

Front 2023

enchant (v.)

Back 2023

To enchant someone is to make them feel very interested or happy. The beautiful woman enchanted everybody in the room.

Front 2024

continent (n.)

Back 2024

A continent is one of the seven large areas of land on the Earth. Asia is the largest continent.

Front 2025

lure (v.)

Back 2025

To lure someone is to convince them to do something, by using a trick. The store lures people in with big signs that say 'Sale!'

Front 2026

stuff (n.)

Back 2026

Stuff is a word used to refer to things without mentioning the things by name. We gave a lot of stuff to the charity.

Front 2027

lag (v.)

Back 2027

To lag behind is to move slowly behind other moving objects. The girl on rollerblades lagged behind the little girl on the bicycle.

Front 2028

maximize (v.)

Back 2028

To maximize something means to make it the biggest in size or amount. Businesses try to maximize their profits.

Front 2029

nightmare (n.)

Back 2029

A nightmare is a bad or scary dream. The girl was scared to go back to sleep because she had a nightmare.

Front 2030

nutritious (adj.)

Back 2030

When something is nutritious, it helps the body stay healthy. Mangoes are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world.

Front 2031

zoom (v.)

Back 2031

To zoom is to move quickly. The cars zoomed along the road.

Front 2032

workout (n.)

Back 2032

A workout is an exercise routine that helps improve health. She doesn't do her workout on the weekends.

Front 2033

warn (v.)

Back 2033

To warn someone is to make them know of possible danger in the future. The lifeguard warned people to stay away from the rough ocean.

Front 2034

protein (n.)

Back 2034

Protein is a substance that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong. Fish and beef are good sources of protein.

Front 2035

autograph (n.)

Back 2035

An autograph is the written name of a famous person. Everybody wanted the movie star's autograph.

Front 2036

charm (v.)

Back 2036

To charm someone is to please them with your personality. Gail charmed everyone with her humorous stories.

Front 2037

van (n.)

Back 2037

A van is a vehicle that is used for carrying things but is smaller than a truck. The delivery company uses large vans to deliver packages.

Front 2038

subconscious (adj.)

Back 2038

When something is subconscious, it is done without thinking about it. Breathing is one of subconscious things that the body does.

Front 2039

bead (n.)

Back 2039

A bead is a drop of liquid. Beads of water collected outside the glass.

Front 2040

irritable (adj.)

Back 2040

When someone is irritable, they become annoyed or angry very easily. She is irritable when she doesn't get enough sleep.

Front 2041

affect (v.)

Back 2041

To affect someone or something is to have an influence over them. The student's poor attitude affected the other students in the class.

Front 2042

brew (v.)

Back 2042

To brew coffee or tea means to pour hot water over it. Please brew a fresh pot of coffee.

Front 2043

horn (n.)

Back 2043

A horn is a device that makes a loud noise. The boy honked his horn while he rode his bicycle past the house.

Front 2044

destiny (n.)

Back 2044

A destiny is all the things that happen or will happen to a person in their life. It was his destiny to become a great singer.

Front 2045

signature (n.)

Back 2045

A signature is your name that you have written in your own way. I put my signature at the end of the letter.

Front 2046

stale (adj.)

Back 2046

If food is stale, then it is not fresh but dry, hard, and not good to eat. The cookies sat on the table so long that they became stale.

Front 2047

injure (v.)

Back 2047

To injure someone means to damage a part of their body. The car crash injured two people.

Front 2048

crumble (v.)

Back 2048

To crumble means to break or fall apart into small pieces. The old house's walls crumbled into a pile of rock and wood.

Front 2049

flush (v.)

Back 2049

To flush means the face becomes red due to heat, illness, or emotion. After the long race, the runner's face was flushed.

Front 2050

flexible (adj.)

Back 2050

If something is flexible, then it can bend easily without breaking. The tree branch was so flexible it could be bent into a circle and not break.

Front 2051

fist (n.)

Back 2051

A fist is a hand with fingers bent in toward the palm. The bully made a fist and threatened to hit the small boy.

Front 2052

lump (n.)

Back 2052

A lump is a small piece of something that is solid. The artist look a lump of clay and turned it into a beautiful pot.

Front 2053

brick (n.)

Back 2053

A brick is a block of hard clay that is used for building things, such as walls. There were several bricks scattered on the ground.

Front 2054

utter (v.)

Back 2054

To utter a word or a sound means to say it. The lost boy was so scared that he could barely utter a single word.

Front 2055

express (v.)

Back 2055

To express a feeling or idea means to show others how one thinks or feels. The nurse expressed her sympathy for the sick patient.

Front 2056

sprinkle (v.)

Back 2056

To sprinkle means to scatter something all over something else. He sprinkled the pasta with salt and black pepper.

Front 2057

sparkle (v.)

Back 2057

To sparkle means to shine brightly with quick flashes of light. The stars sparkled in the winter night's sky.

Front 2058

dough (n.)

Back 2058

Dough is a mixture of flour and water that becomes bread when baked. I made heart-shaped cookies from the dough.

Front 2059

mixture (n.)

Back 2059

A mixture is something that is made by mixing other things together. The walls were built using a mixture of water, rock, and dirt.

Front 2060

reconcile (v.)

Back 2060

To reconcile means to return to a friendly relationship. After arguing, the two friends were reconciled with each other.

Front 2061

shutter (n.)

Back 2061

Shutters are wooden or metal covers in front of a window. Mr. Smith closed the shutters every night to make his bedroom dark.

Front 2062

sift (v.)

Back 2062

To sift something means to remove all the large pieces. The baker sifted the flour into a large bowl.

Front 2063

slight (adj.)

Back 2063

If something is slight, then it is small or minor. There was only a slight change in the little boy's height.

Front 2064

ruin (v.)

Back 2064

To ruin something means to harm or damage it greatly. Our walk in the park was ruined by the sudden rain.

Front 2065

shatter (v.)

Back 2065

To shatter something means to break it suddenly into many tiny pieces. When the ball hit the window, the glass shattered.

Front 2066

complain (v.)

Back 2066

When you complain, you say that you are unhappy about something. The workers complained that they were being treated unfairly.

Front 2067

mature (v.)

Back 2067

To mature means to grow up to become an adult. When they matured, they became as tall as their parents.

Front 2068

leash (n.)

Back 2068

A leash is a rope or chain that is used to lead an animal. A lot of dogs must wear a leash to keep them from running away.

Front 2069

apply (v.)

Back 2069

To apply something means to put it on. She always applies makeup to her face before going outside.

Front 2070

await (v.)

Back 2070

To await something means to wait for it. The players awaited the judge's decision.

Front 2071

furnace (n.)

Back 2071

A furnace is a place where heat is made. Mr. Jones came to fix the furnace.

Front 2072

establish (v.)

Back 2072

To establish something means to create it. He wanted to establish a club for people to help the Earth.

Front 2073

entire (adj.)

Back 2073

When you talk about an entire thing, you are talking about the whole thing. He was so hungry that he ate the entire pizza by himself.

Front 2074

beloved (adj.)

Back 2074

When something is beloved, it is very special and you like it very much. The boy took a nap next to his beloved cat.

Front 2075

confuse (v.)

Back 2075

To confuse someone means to make them feel like they are unsure. The sign confused the traveler because it pointed in two directions.

Front 2076

misery (n.)

Back 2076

Misery is extreme suffering. There was a lot of misery after Sam last his dog.

Front 2077

climate (n.)

Back 2077

A climate is the usual weather in a place. The climate in the desert is very hot.

Front 2078

bury (v.)

Back 2078

To bury someone or something means to put them in the ground. They buried their grandfather under his favorite tree after he died.

Front 2079

although (conj.)

Back 2079

You use although to say that one thing is contrasted by another. Although she was late, her friends gave her a warm welcome.

Front 2080

variety (n.)

Back 2080

A variety of something is a group of many different kinds of it. There are a variety of flowers at the shop.

Front 2081

research (n.)

Back 2081

Research is close and careful study to discover new things. Scientists did a lot of research on the subject of blood type.

Front 2082

measure (v.)

Back 2082

To measure something means to find out the quality, value, or effect of it. The scientists carefully measured the amount of chemicals in the tubes.

Front 2083

prior (adj.)

Back 2083

When something happened prior to something else, it happened earlier. Ron had to wait since he arrived prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Front 2084

midst (n.)

Back 2084

The midst of something is the middle of it. She was in the midst of cleaning when the telephone rang.

Front 2085

due (adj.)

Back 2085

When something is due, it is expected to happen or be done at that time. The papers were due on the 19th.

Front 2086

plead (v.)

Back 2086

To plead is to ask for something you want very badly. He pleaded for his parents to let him go to the soccer game.

Front 2087

foresee (v.)

Back 2087

To foresee something is to know about it before it happens. The teacher didn't foresee any problems with her large class.

Front 2088

glimpse (v.)

Back 2088

To glimpse something is to see it for a short time. She glimpsed outside the window as the plane was about to land.

Front 2089

custom (n.)

Back 2089

A custom is a way of doing things that has been the same for a long time. It is a custom that the bride and groom have the first dance.

Front 2090

bruise (n.)

Back 2090

A bruise is a dark mark caused by being hit by something. She got a bruise on her knee from falling down.

Front 2091

bind (v.)

Back 2091

To bind is to bring people together. The victims of the flood were bound by their need to help each other.

Front 2092

altogether (adv.)

Back 2092

If something happens altogether, it happens completely. The company stopped using sugar altogether in its food.

Front 2093

hoop (n.)

Back 2093

A hoop is a ring that is made of plastic, metal, or wood. The boys tried to toss the ball through the basketball hoop.

Front 2094

misfortune (n.)

Back 2094

Misfortune is bad luck or an unlucky event. His family helped him when he encountered misfortune.

Front 2095

vehement (adj.)

Back 2095

When somebody is vehement, they are angry and emotional. Gina was vehement when she found out that Liz was bad in school.

Front 2096

per (prep.)

Back 2096

Per is used to mean 'each' when giving a price, size, or amount. It costs $8 per person to watch the baseball game.

Front 2097

sake (n.)

Back 2097

The sake of something is the reason for doing it. The parents worked hard for their children's sake.

Front 2098

rip (v.)

Back 2098

To rip something means to pull it apart. She ripped the paper in half by accident.

Front 2099

stern (adj.)

Back 2099

When somebody is stern, they are very serious. The stern teacher didn't allow the students to speak during class.

Front 2100

stitch (v.)

Back 2100

To stitch is to use a needle and thread to join pieces of cloth together. My grandmother stitched the pieces together to make a big blanket.

Front 2101

thump (n.)

Back 2101

A thump is the sound of a heavy object falling. They heard the thump when the bowling ball hit the floor.

Front 2102

source (n.)

Back 2102

A source of something is the place that it comes from. The river was the source of drinking water for the village.

Front 2103

scrape (v.)

Back 2103

To scrape something is to rub it very hard with something sharp. I accidentally scraped the paint off the side of the car.

Front 2104

disobedient (adj.)

Back 2104

When someone is disobedient, they do not follow the rules or instructions. The disobedient children didn't listen to their mother and had an accident.

Front 2105

negative (adj.)

Back 2105

When something is negative, it is unpleasant or sad. She doesn't like to say negative things about her friends.

Front 2106

reed (n.)

Back 2106

Reeds are tall and skinny plants that grow in groups near water. The sun set behind the reeds of the lake's shore.

Front 2107

mushroom (n.)

Back 2107

A mushroom is a fungus with a round top. Some are used as food. The soup had fresh mushrooms in it.

Front 2108

poison (n.)

Back 2108

Poison is a dangerous substance that causes illness or death. They used poison to get rid of the rats in their home.

Front 2109

lid (n.)

Back 2109

A lid is a top for a box or container that can be removed. He lifted the lid of the box and revealed her present.

Front 2110

shield (v.)

Back 2110

To shield something is to protect it. She shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses.

Front 2111

stormy (adj.)

Back 2111

Stormy describes something affected or characterized by storms. The golfers decided to go home because of the stormy weather.

Front 2112

sway (v.)

Back 2112

To sway is to move slowly from side to side. She swayed while she listened to the music.

Front 2113

native (adj.)

Back 2113

When something is native, it is originating in a certain place or area. Avocadoes are native fruits of Mexico.

Front 2114

wade (v.)

Back 2114

To wade is to walk in or pass through water. The child waded in the water at the beach.

Front 2115

loom (v.)

Back 2115

To loom is to seem very large and often scary. The ominous clouds loomed over the school.

Front 2116

fold (v.)

Back 2116

To fold is to bend something like paper or cloth so that it takes up less space. I folded the paper and put it in my pocket.

Front 2117

flock (n.)

Back 2117

A flock is a group of animals, such as birds, sheep or goats. There was one black sheep in the entire flock.

Front 2118

exit (v.)

Back 2118

To exit means to leave. The students exited through the front door.

Front 2119

drastic (adj.)

Back 2119

When something is drastic, it is extreme or major. She made a drastic decision to get her long hair cut short.

Front 2120

dew (n.)

Back 2120

Dew is the drops of water form on the ground outside during the night. When we woke up, we saw that the grass was covered in dew.

Front 2121

den (n.)

Back 2121

A den is a living space for some types of animals, such as lions. The mother lion left her babies in the den.

Front 2122

convenient (adj.)

Back 2122

When something is convenient, it is easy to do and does not take a lot of work. The bus is a convenient way to get to school.

Front 2123

civilization (n.)

Back 2123

A civilization is an organized group of humans that have culture and government. Most early civilizations in Central America didn't use metal weapons.

Front 2124

urban (adj.)

Back 2124

When something is urban, it is related to the city. Subways are an important form of urban transportation.

Front 2125

mighty (adj.)

Back 2125

When something is mighty, it is strong and large. The mighty wrestler scared all who faced him.