4000 Essential Book 1

Front 1

Cruel (adj)

The cruel man yelled at his sister.

Back 1

When someone is cruel, they do bad things to hurt others.

Front 2

Pleased (adj)

She was pleased with the phone call she received.

Back 2

When someone is pleased, then are happy.

Front 3

Promise (v)

He promised to return my key by tomorrow.

Back 3

To promise is to say you will do something for sure.

Front 4

Trick (n)

His card trick really surprised us.

Back 4

A trick is something you do to fool another person.

Front 5

Approach (v)

The boy approached his school.

Back 5

To approach something means to move close to it.

Front 6

experiment (n)

The student did an experiment in science class.

Back 6

An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen.

Front 7

among (prep)

There was a red apple among the green ones.

Back 7

If you are among certain things, they are all around you.

Front 8

chart (n)

We used a chart to see how we had improved.

Back 8

A chart is a list of information.

Front 9

cloud (n)

The sky was filled with white clouds.

Back 9

A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky.

Front 10

comprehend (v)

Henry could not comprehend the message.

Back 10

To comprehend something is to understand it.

Front 11

describe (v)

They described their tree as colourful with gold ribbon and a star.

Back 11

To describe is to say or white what someone or something is like.

Front 12

fail (v)

Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.

Back 12

To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do.

Front 13

grade (n)

I managed to get good grades on my report card.

Back 13

A grade is a score or mark given to someone's work.

Front 14

solve (n)

All the students could easily solve the math problem.

Back 14

To solve something is to find an answer to it.

Front 15

suppose (v)

I suppose I should go home.

Back 15

To suppose is to guess.

Front 16

view (v)

Micheal likes to view himself in the mirror.

Back 16

To view is to look at something.

Front 17

behave (v)

She always behaves well when her father is around.

Back 17

to behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good.

Front 18

concern (n)

I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.

Back 18

concern is a feeling of worry.

Front 19

content (adj)

The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.

Back 19

To be content is to be happy and not want more.

Front 20

appropriate (adj)

It's appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.

Back 20

When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.

Front 21

avoid (v)

Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.

Back 21

To avoid something is to stay away from it.

Front 22

expect (v)

I expect the bus to be here very soon.

Back 22

If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen.

Front 23

frequently (adj)

We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.

Back 23

When something happens frequently, it happens often.

Front 24

habit (n)

Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.

Back 24

A habit is a thing that you do often.

Front 25

instruct (v)

My teacher instructs us in several subject.

Back 25

To instruct is to teach.

Front 26

issue (n)

The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.

Back 26

An issue is an important topic.

Front 27

none (pron)

He spent all his money. There is none left.

Back 27

None means not any of someone or something.

Front 28

patient (adj)

I had to be patient and wait until 5 o'clock to leave.

Back 28

If a person is patient, they don't become angry or upset easily.

Front 29

represent (v)

My lawyer will represent me in court.

Back 29

To represent is to speak or act for a person or group.

Front 30

spread (v)

I like to spread butter on my toast.

Back 30

To spread is to move quickly to more places.

Front 31

stroll (v)

My dog and I strolled through the park today.

Back 31

To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.

Front 32

aware (adj)

I was not aware of the ringing phone.

Back 32

If you are aware of something, you know about it.

Front 33

judgment (n)

It's good judgment to recycle your aluminium cans.

Back 33

Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions.

Front 34

probably (adv)

I'll probably be home by midnight.

Back 34

used to mean that something is very likely.

Front 35

likely (adv)

I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight.

Back 35

If something is likely happens, it will probably happen.

Front 36

request (v)

The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus.

Back 36

To request something is to ask for it.

Front 37

reside (n)

My brother and his family reside in a lovely house on the beach.

Back 37

to reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time.

Front 38

permanent (adj)

a permanent job

Back 38

continuing forever or for a long time.

Front 39

visible (adj)

The moon and the stars were visible in the night sky.

Back 39

If something is visible, it can be seen.

Front 40

advantage (n)

being tall is an advantage to a basketball player.

Back 40

An advantage is something that helps you.

Front 41

cause (v)

The cold weather caused her to get sick.

Back 41

To cause is to make something happen.

Front 42

choice (v)

I had my choice of five doors to open.

Back 42

A choice is the act or possibility of picking something.

Front 43

community (n)

The kids from my community usually play together.

Back 43

A community is a group of people who live together.

Front 44

face (v)

My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.

Back 44

If you face a problem, you deal with it.

Front 45

spirit (n)

evil spirits

Back 45

something which people believe exists but does not have a physical body, such as a ghost

Front 46

individual (n)

Only one individual could win the bicycle race.

Back 46

An individual is one person.

Front 47

wise (adj)

Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.

Back 47

To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices.

Front 48

announce (v)

He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.

Back 48

To announce something is to make it known.

Front 49

claim (v)

He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.

Back 49

To claim means to say that something is true.

Front 50

contribute (n)

We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

Back 50

To contribute to something means to do something to make it successfully.

Front 51

divide (v)

We divided the pizza.

Back 51

To divide something is to make into smaller parts.

Front 52

expert (n)

The wizard was an expert at magic.

Back 52

An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.

Front 53

force (n)

He used all his force to try and open the door.

Back 53

Force is a person's strength or power.

Front 54

harm (n)

A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.

Back 54

Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something.

Front 55

lay (v)

Don't lay your socks on the floor.

Back 55

To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.

Front 56

peace (n)

A white dove is a symbol for peace.

Back 56

Peace is a time without war.

Front 57

sense (v)

I could sense that he was watching me.

Back 57

To sense something is to know about it without being told.

Front 58

therefore (adv)

He is fat. Therefore, he will go on diet.

Back 58

Therefore means for this reason.

Front 59

accept (v)

I accepted the girl's very nice gift.

Back 59

To accept something that is offered is to take it.

Front 60

arrange (v)

Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play.

Back 60

To arrange things is to put them in the right place.

Front 61

in order to (prob)

She worked all summer in order to save enough money for a holiday.

Back 61

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Front 62

attend (v)

My sister and I attend the same school.

Back 62

To attend something is to go to it.

Front 63

balance (v)

We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball.

Back 63

To balance something is to keep it from falling.

Front 64

contrast (n)

The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.

Back 64

A contrast is the sharp difference between two things.

Front 65

noticeable (adj)

The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.

Back 65

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Front 66

sharp (adj)

Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors.

Back 66

in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else.

Front 67

encourage (n)

My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.

Back 67

To encourage someone is to make them want to do something.

Front 68

familiar (adj)

The two friends were very familiar with each other.

Back 68

If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well.

Front 69

grab (v)

I grabbed a pear from the tree.

Back 69

To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly.

Front 70

pear (n)

an oval-shaped, pale green or yellow fruit

Back 70

armut

Front 71

necessary (adj)

It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.

Back 71

If something is necessary, you must do it.

Front 72

propose (v)

Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year.

Back 72

To propose something is to say that is should be done.

Front 73

purpose (n)

The purpose of exercising is to get in shape.

Back 73

A purpose is the reason that you do something.

Front 74

release (v)

She released the bird from her hands.

Back 74

To release something is to stop holding it.

Front 75

require (v)

We require teachers to have a university degree.

Back 75

To require something is to say that it is necessary.

Front 76

single (adj)

I have a single key in my hand.

Back 76

If something is single, then there is only one.

Front 77

success (n)

My daughter was a big success at school.

Back 77

Success is doing something wee that you cloose to do.

Front 78

tear (v)

It is easy to tear paper.

Back 78

To tear something means to pull it apart.

Front 79

theory (n)

We talked about Einstein's theory of relavitiy in class.

Back 79

A theory is an idea about how something works.

Front 80

pattern (n)

My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people's.

Back 80

A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized.

Front 81

against (prep)

They both leaned against the wall.

Back 81

To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it.

Front 82

emotion (n)

Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.

Back 82

Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.

Front 83

frank (adj)

The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.

Back 83

If you are frank, you are being very honest.

Front 84

pleasant (adj)

The character had a pleasant look on its face.

Back 84

If something is pleasant, you enjoy it.

Front 85

prevent (v)

The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.

Back 85

To prevent something is to stop it from happening.

Front 86

benefit (n)

Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.

Back 86

A benefit is a good thing.

Front 87

certain (adj)

I am certain that zebras have stripes.

Back 87

If your are certain about something, you know it is true.

Front 88

chance (n)

I had a chance to see the Roman Celiseum last summer.

Back 88

A chance is an opportunity to do something.

Front 89

effect (n)

The medicine had a good effect on the boy.

Back 89

An effect is a change made by something else.

Front 90

essential (adj)

It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.

Back 90

If something is essential, it is very important and necessary.

Front 91

focus (v)

My mom always help me to focus on my school work.

Back 91

To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it.

Front 92

function (n)

The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.

Back 92

The function of something is what it does.

Front 93

image (n)

The image of her eye was very clear.

Back 93

The image of something is a picture of it.

Front 94

primary (adj)

His primary thoughts are about money.

Back 94

If something is primary, it is the most important thing.

Front 95

proud (adj)

She is proud of picture she drew of her house.

Back 95

If someone else proud, they are happy about what they have done.

Front 96

remain (v)

My sister had to remain home since she was sick.

Back 96

To remain somewhere is to stay there.

Front 97

separate (adj)

New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.

Back 97

If two things are separate, they are not together.

Front 98

site (n)

We found the perfect site for our picnic.

Back 98

A site is a place.

Front 99

tail (n)

Our dog wags its tail when it's happy.

Back 99

A tail is a part of an animal's body, sticking out forum its rear or back.

Front 100

anymore (adj)

Her old pants don't fit her anymore.

Back 100

Anymore means any longer.

Front 101

berry (n)

The berry looked delicious.

Back 101

A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees.

Front 102

compete (v)

He will compete with very good athletes.

Back 102

To compete is to try to be better than someone.

Front 103

creature (n)

The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise.

Back 103

A creature is any living thing.

Front 104

either (conj)

You can choose to be either white or black when you play chess.

Back 104

Either is used with "or" to say there are two or more possibilities.

Front 105

introduce (v)

I introduced myself to our newest co-worker today.

Back 105

To introduce someone or something is to say who they are.

Front 106

sail (v)

I love to sail my boat on the lake.

Back 106

To sail is to move a boat on the water.

Front 107

serious (adj)

The accident was very serious.

Back 107

When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe.

Front 108

article (n)

Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?

Back 108

An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine.

Front 109

attitude (n)

Join has a bad attitude. He's always angry.

Back 109

Someone's attitude is the way they feel and think.

Front 110

compare (v)

If you compare cats and dogs, you'll see that they're both good pets.

Back 110

To compare means to say how two things are the same and different.

Front 111

judge (v)

The boy was going to judge how his mother's turkey tasted.

Back 111

To judge something is to say if it is good or bad.

Front 112

material (n)

Brick is a good material for building houses.

Back 112

A material is what is used to make something.

Front 113

meal (n)

Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods.

Back 113

A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Front 114

neighbor (n)

I like my neighbor because he's very friendly.

Back 114

A neighbour is a person who lives near you.

Front 115

profit (n)

I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.

Back 115

A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something.

Front 116

shape (n)

The triangle is my favorite shape.

Back 116

A shape is a simple form like a square or circle.

Front 117

space (n)

I don't have much space for things in my small house.

Back 117

A space is an empty area.

Front 118

cell (n)

The jail cell was very small.

Back 118

A cell is a small room where a person is locked in.

Front 119

contain (v)

The mailbox contained a letter.

Back 119

To contain something is to have it inside.

Front 120

crop (n)

Wheat is a crop that is made into bread.

Back 120

A crop is food that a farmer grows.

Front 121

demand (v)

The workers demanded to be paid more money.

Back 121

To demand something is to say strongly what you want it.

Front 122

equal (adj)

Both students are aqua in age.

Back 122

To be equal is to be the same.

Front 123

feed (v)

Mother feeds my baby brother everyday.

Back 123

To feed is to give food.

Front 124

increase (v)

They've increased the price of gas by 15 cents!

Back 124

To increase something is to make it larger or more.

Front 125

owe (v)

I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back.

Back 125

To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another.

Front 126

position (n)

How can you sit in that position?

Back 126

A position is the way something is placed.

Front 127

raise (v)

We had to work together to raise the last piece.

Back 127

To raise something is to lift it up.

Front 128

responsible (adj)

I try to be responsible and save money.

Back 128

If a person is responsible, they do the right things.

Front 129

sight (n)

I saw the pyramids of Egypt, What a sight.

Back 129

A sight is something interesting to see.

Front 130

spot (n)

The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals.

Back 130

A spot is a place where something happens.

Front 131

structure (n)

They just build a beautiful new structure downtown.

Back 131

A structure is a building.

Front 132

whole (adj)

I ate the whole pie. We don't have any more.

Back 132

Whole means all of something.

Front 133

control (v)

To control the TV, just push the buttons.

Back 133

To control something is to make it do what you want.

Front 134

description (n)

I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.

Back 134

A description of someone or something says what they are like.

Front 135

direct (adj)

The green path is a direct route to my house.

Back 135

If something is direct, it goes straight between two places.

Front 136

limit (n)

My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.

Back 136

A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow.

Front 137

local (n)

The local market in my neighbourhood sell all the food we need.

Back 137

If something is local, it's nearby.

Front 138

magical (adj)

The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.

Back 138

Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special.

Front 139

novel (n)

He wrote a great novel about ancient China.

Back 139

A novel is a book that tells a story.

Front 140

outline (n)

Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.

Back 140

An outline is the plan for a story or essay.

Front 141

poet (n)

William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.

Back 141

A poet is a person who writes poems.

Front 142

scene (v)

A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.

Back 142

A scene is one part of a book or movie.

Front 143

sheet (n)

I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.

Back 143

A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper.

Front 144

silly (adj)

I made a silly mistake of dropping mom's vase.

Back 144

If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought.

Front 145

lack (n)

a lack of food/money

Back 145

not having something, or not having enough of something

Front 146

suffer (v)

Her headache made her suffer all day.

Back 146

To suffer is to feel pain.

Front 147

across (prep)

He walked across the board to the other side.

Back 147

To go across something is to go the other side of it.

Front 148

consume (v)

Jack consumed a whole plate of spaghetti.

Back 148

To consume something means to eat or drink it.

Front 149

excite (v)

I heard about the school dance on friday. This excited me.

Back 149

To excite someone means to make them happy an interested.

Front 150

extreme (adj)

His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily.

Back 150

If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree.

Front 151

fortunate (adj)

I was fortunate to get a seat.

Back 151

If you are fortunate, you are lucky.

Front 152

happen (v)

I happened to meet some new friends at school today.

Back 152

If someone happens to do something, they do it by change.

Front 153

length (n)

The length of the floor is three meters.

Back 153

The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other.

Front 154

observe (v)

To observe something is to watch it.

Back 154

Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.

Front 155

opportunity (n)

I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.

Back 155

An opportunity is a change to do something.

Front 156

prize (n)

I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.

Back 156

A prize is something of value that is given to the winner.

Front 157

realize (v)

After I left my house, I realised that I left the light on.

Back 157

To realize is to suddenly understand.

Front 158

respond (v)

When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.

Back 158

To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said.

Front 159

wonder (v)

The young mother wondered if she'd have a boy or girl.

Back 159

To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know.

Front 160

yet (adv)

We can't go out yet; we're still eating.

Back 160

Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now.

Front 161

ancient (adj)

I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome.

Back 161

If something is ancient, it is very old.

Front 162

board (n)

The sign was made of a few wooden boards.

Back 162

A board is flat piece of wood.

Front 163

century (n)

Our company is celebrating a century of business in London.

Back 163

A century is one hundred years.

Front 164

clue (n)

The detective found some clues on the sidewalk.

Back 164

A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime.

Front 165

concert (n)

I enjoyed the concert last night. The band was very good.

Back 165

A concert is an event where you listen to people play music.

Front 166

county (n)

He wanted to represent the citizens of his county.

Back 166

A county is the largest political division of a state in the US.

Front 167

exist (v)

Do you really think that unicorns ever existed?

Back 167

To exist is to be real.

Front 168

flat (and)

My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend.

Back 168

Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts.

Front 169

hidden (adj)

The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot.

Back 169

Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find.

Front 170

officer (n)

The soldiers followed the orders the officer.

Back 170

An officer is a leader in the army.

Front 171

pound (v)

He pounded the nail with the hammer.

Back 171

To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force.

Front 172

publish (v)

That company publishes daily newspapers.

Back 172

To puplish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell.

Front 173

wealth (n)

One of the most important things to some people is wealth.

Back 173

Wealth is a large amount of money.