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bloom

a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.an exotic bloom.

boy

a male child or young man.a group of six boys.

pin

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth.

customary

according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.

automatic

adj:(of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.

electronic

adj:(of a device) having or operating with the aid of many small components, especially microchips and transistors, that control and direct an electric current.

reciprocal

adj:A reciprocal action or agreement involves two people or groups who do the same thing to each other or agree to help each another in a similar way.

considerate

adj:careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others.

fatal

adj:causing or ending in death

indignant

adj:feeling or showing anger and surprise because you think that you have been treated unfairly

federal

adj:having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

suspicious

adj:having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.he was suspicious of her motives.

kind

adj:having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.

foolish

adj:stupid,silly

skeptical

adj:suspicious, oversensitive

analogue

adj:using a continuously changing range of physical quantities to measure or store data

militant

adj:using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change

decisive

adj:very important for the final result of a particular situation

spectacular

adj:very impressive

enormous

adj:very large in size, quantity, or extent.

least

adv:to the smallest degree adj:used in names of very small animals and plants, e.g., least shrew.

wreath

an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave.Orders are now being taken in time for Christmas for Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies, flower arrangements, holly wreaths and crafts.

dividend

bonus,perk a number to be divided by another number.

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable.

deficit

debt, shortage, liability, score.the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

aerial

existing, happening, or operating in the air.an aerial battle

benign

gentle; kindly.her face was calm and benign

pit

hole, tunnel, gallery

scar

n:a mark that is left on the skin after a wound has healed

missionary

n:a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity

owner

n:a person who owns sth

razor

n:an instrument that is used for shaving

room

n:apartment, suite ,space

oxygen

n:oxygen

comment

n:something that you say or write which gives an opinion on or explains sb/sth

eyebrow

n:the line of hair above the eye

prayer

n:words which you say to God giving thanks or asking for help

worst

of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable. the speech was the worst he had ever made.

vague

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

such

pron:of the type already mentioned

classmate

schoolmate

innumerable

too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).

tense

(especially of a muscle or someone's body) stretched tight or rigid. she tried to relax her tense muscles.

catholic

(especially of a person's tastes) including a wide variety of things; all-embracing. Anyway, as you can see my musical tastes are somewhere on the eclectic / catholic continuum.

naive

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

reckless

(of a person or their actions) without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.

bold

(of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.a bold attempt to solve the crisis.

coherent

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy.

married

(of two people) united in marriage.

ultraviolet

Diode lasers are now available in discrete colors from the infrared to blue and into the near ultraviolet .

Marxist

Marxist

infrared

Terahertz light is a little-studied realm of the electromagnetic spectrum between microwave and infrared light.

lad

a boy or young man (often as a form of address). I read that book when I was a lad

crop

a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.

vase

a decorative container, typically made of glass or china and used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers.These flowers in a glass vase can enhance the aesthetic appeal of one's living space.

statement

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.do you agree with this statement?

locker

a device that locks something. We went to our lockers , conveniently close together, to get what we needed and whatnot.

hope

a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

lace

a fine open fabric, typically one of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments.Here's what you get when you mix luxurious silk with a lace trim and fine ribbon lacing.

resolution

a firm decision to do or not to do something. she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more.

blossom

a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush.tiny white blossoms.

vote

a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice.Voters will have two votes on their ballot paper - one to vote for or against a regional assembly and the other to decide on the restructuring of local government.

village

a group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.

rifle

a gun, especially one fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make a bullet spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. If you might have to fire a rifle or shotgun indoors, keep your hearing protection near the gun.

dwelling

a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

barn

a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.

ton

a large number or amount. all of a sudden I had tons of friends.

tomb

a large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.It is England's oldest borough; Athelstan, the first king of England was initially buried here and his tomb remains in the abbey.

period

a length or portion of time.he had long periods of depression

scarf

a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. The cold also brought on another bout of shopping, namely for warmer hats, scarves , gloves and coats.

postman

a mail carrier.The Kilkelly native and former postman is a familiar face in the area and the large turnout emphasised his popularity.

figure

a number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.

portrait

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders. His exploits were commemorated in a series of paintings, portraits and engravings.

location

a particular place or position.

fortnight

a period of two weeks.

pupil

a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school

mechanic

a person who repairs and maintains machinery.

reporter

a person who reports, especially one employed to report news or conduct interviews for newspapers or broadcasts.Two days later the news is official and reporters from the American press speed to Paris to interview a band that few of them have heard of.

actor

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.Fincher usually gets great performances from his actors , and this film was no different.

schedule

a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. we have drawn up an engineering schedule.

junction

a point where two or more things are joined. the junction of the two rivers

ruby

a precious stone consisting of corundum in color varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose.Her collection is not much but it includes mica, aquamarine, tourmaline, rubies and rose quartz.

drought

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this.Chinese officials say cloud seeding has helped to relieve severe droughts and water shortages in cities.

doctor

a qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.It had resulted in asthma being the most common chronic illness treated by doctors in general practice.

treasure

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.

sophomore

a second-year college or high school student.Why are most of the victims physically weak such as university freshmen or sophomores or female students?

situation

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.the situation between her and Jake had come to a head

ring

a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.The diamond ring and the wedding band Nikolas placed on my finger six months ago blinds me as it catches the sun's rays.

trigger

a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.he pulled the trigger of the shotgun.

few

a small number of.may I ask a few questions?

cottage

a small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach.About a third of homes in the upper Yorkshire Dales are second homes or holiday cottages and three-quarters of house sales are to outsiders.

rod

a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.These elegantly diminutive, finely wrought sculptures employ curved, flat and linear shapes that perch upon thin metal rods .

wagon

a vehicle used for transporting goods or another specified purpose.a coal wagon.同义词big dipper, wain, dipper,waggon,waggon, station wagon, estate car,patrol wagon, police van, paddy wagon, police wagon

technique

a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.The latest scientific and forensic techniques are being applied to evidence in the case as part of a review.同义词method, approach, procedure, system, modus operandi, MO, way, means, strategy, tack, tactic, line, routine, practice,skill, ability, proficiency, expertise, mastery, talent, genius, artistry, craftsmanship, aptitude, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, facility, competence, performance, delivery, know-how,proficiency

author

a writer of a book, article, or report. he is the author of several books on the subject.

available

accessible,able to be used or obtained

adjective

accessorial, adjuvant, adminicular, ancillary, assistant

jealous

acidulous, sourish, slightly sour feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.

fit

adapt, suit, adjust to. (of a thing) of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose. the meat is fit for human consumption.

following

adj: a body of supporters or admirers. he attracted a worldwide following . n:next in time. the following day there was a ceremony in St. Peter's Square

general

adj: affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread. books of general interest

cosmic

adj: cosmical, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless

multiple

adj: diverse, of many kinds, multiplex adj:complex, intricate, involute, involuted, mazy

equivalent

adj: equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.. one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine.

accurate

adj: exact, precise, true

virtual

adj: fictitious, theoretical, theoretic, invented

sick

adj: ill,affected by physical or mental illness.

inherent

adj: intrinsic, natural, innate, built-in, that is a basic or permanent part of sb/sth and that cannot be removed

pedestrian

adj: lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.disenchantment with their present, pedestrian lives. n:a person walking along a road or in a developed area.The new crossing would improve conditions both for pedestrians and vehicles.

upward

adj: moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level. adv:up ,toward a higher place, point, or level.

bare

adj: not covered by any clothes

chemical

adj: of or relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.

excellent

adj: outstanding, fine, exceptional, superb, wonderful

rural

adj: pastoral. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

toxic

adj: poisonous n:poisonous substances

efficient

adj:(especially of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

profitable

adj:(of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.

antique

adj:(of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age.

republican

adj:(of a form of government, constitution, etc.) belonging to, or characteristic of a republic. n:a person advocating or supporting republican government.

sore

adj:(of a part of one's body) painful or aching.

eccentric

adj:(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

wretched

adj:(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

sane

adj:(of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.

extinct

adj:(of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members.

poisonous

adj:(of a substance or plant) causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body.

soluble

adj:(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

attractive

adj:(of a thing) pleasing or appealing to the senses.

fragile

adj:(of an object) easily broken or damaged.

raw

adj:(of food) uncooked.

brilliant

adj:(of light or color) very bright and radiant.

parallel

adj:(of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.

owing

adj:(of money) yet to be paid.

elder

adj:(of one or more out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of a greater age. n:a person of greater age than someone specified.

Alike

adj:(of two or more subjects) similar to each other.

infectious

adj:A disease that is infectious can be caught by being near a person who has it.

statistical

adj:Statistical means relating to the use of statistics.

narrative

adj:a description of events, especially in a novel

more

adj:a larger number or amount of

many

adj:a lot of, much

eligible

adj:a person who is eligible for sth or to do sth, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.

bloody

adj:a swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement

tolerant

adj:able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it

possible

adj:able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something.

intelligible

adj:able to be understood; comprehensible.

useful

adj:able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.

compatible

adj:able to be used together

flexible

adj:able to change to suit new conditions or situations

versatile

adj:able to do many different things

mobile

adj:able to move or be moved freely or easily.

fluent

adj:able to speak, read or write a language, especially a foreign language, easily and well

Alert

adj:able to think quickly; quick to notice things

eloquent

adj:able to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public

sheer

adj:absolute, very, utter, plain adj:dangerous, outstanding, unsettled, unresolved, unanswered

vital

adj:absolutely necessary or important; essential.

essential

adj:absolutely necessary; extremely important.

thoughtful

adj:absorbed in or involving thought.

realistic

adj:accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation

successful

adj:achieving your aims or what was intended

sly

adj:acting or done in a secret or dishonest way, often intending to trick people

real

adj:actually existing or happening and not imagined or pretended

grown-up

adj:adult.

worldwide

adj:affecting all parts of the world

savage

adj:aggressive and violent; causing great harm

living

adj:alive now

every

adj:all, any,each

legitimate

adj:allowed and acceptable according to the law

transparent

adj:allowing you to see through it

approximate

adj:almost correct or accurate, but not completely so

honest

adj:always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating

comic

adj:amusing and making you laugh n:a magazine, especially for children, that tells stories through pictures

aggressive

adj:angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack

other

adj:another

nervous

adj:anxious about sth or afraid of sth

superficial

adj:appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully

interesting

adj:arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.

pathetic

adj:arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. adj:relating to the emotions.

synthetic

adj:artificial; made by combining chemical substances rather than being produced naturally by plants or animals

plentiful

adj:available or existing in large amounts or numbers rich, abundant, plenty, vast, great

optional

adj:available to be chosen but not obligatory.

moderate

adj:average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

serious

adj:bad or dangerous n:needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure

negative

adj:bad or harmful adj:considering only the bad side of sth/sb; lacking enthusiasm or hope adj:expressing the answer 'no'

empirical

adj:based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories

experimental

adj:based on new ideas, forms or methods that are used to find out what effect they have

conventional

adj:based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

subjective

adj:based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

rational

adj:based on reason rather than emotions

metric

adj:based on the metric system

gorgeous

adj:beautiful; very attractive.

naughty

adj:behaving badly; not willing to obey

arrogant

adj:behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people

integral

adj:being an essential part of sth adj:having all the parts that are necessary for sth to be complete

final

adj:being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc.

nominal

adj:being sth in name only, and not in reality

main

adj:being the largest or most important of its kind

unique

adj:being the only one of its kind

gross

adj:being the total amount of sth before anything is taken away

hopeful

adj:believing that sth you want will happen

respective

adj:belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things.

primitive

adj:belonging to a very simple society with no industry, etc.

local

adj:belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live

external

adj:belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.

contemporary

adj:belonging to the same time adj:belonging to the present time

ancient

adj:belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. n:an old person.

superior

adj:better in quality than sb/sth else; greater than sb/sth else

long

adj:big, elder, senior, massive

golden

adj:bright yellow in colour like gold adj:special; wonderful

splendid

adj:brilliant, magnificent, resplendent

wise

adj:brilliant, smart

gentle

adj:calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way adj:not strong or extreme

resultant

adj:caused by the thing that has just been mentioned

destructive

adj:causing destruction or damage

troublesome

adj:causing difficulty or annoyance.

exciting

adj:causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

tiresome

adj:causing one to feel bored or annoyed.

uneasy

adj:causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.

deadly

adj:causing or likely to cause death

painful

adj:causing you pain

low

adj:cheap, inexpensive ,lowly

explicit

adj:clear and easy to understand. unambiguous, unequivocal, explicit, really good, not ordinary

obvious

adj:clear, evident, distinct, in evidence

evident

adj:clear; easily seen

relevant

adj:closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

intermediate

adj:coming between two things in time, place, order, character, etc..

divine

adj:coming from or connected with God or a god

tropical

adj:coming from, found in or typical of the tropics

next

adj:coming straight after sb/sth in time, order or space

public

adj:common, community,open, overt

intact

adj:complete and not damaged

comprehensive

adj:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. adj:of or relating to understanding.

smooth

adj:completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas adj:happening or continuing without any problems

absurd

adj:completely ridiculous; not logical and sensible

total

adj:comprising the whole number or amount.

theoretical

adj:concerned with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment

moral

adj:concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.

radical

adj:concerning the most basic and important parts of sth; thorough and complete

literary

adj:concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.

sure

adj:confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt that one is right.

normal

adj:conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

romantic

adj:connected or concerned with love or a sexual relationship

sacred

adj:connected with God or a god; considered to be holy

holy

adj:connected with God or a particular religion

judicial

adj:connected with a court, a judge or legal judgement

professional

adj:connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education

metropolitan

adj:connected with a large or capital city

physical

adj:connected with a person's body rather than their mind

urban

adj:connected with a town or city

imperial

adj:connected with an empire

graphic

adj:connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, etc.

TRUE

adj:connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed

aural

adj:connected with hearing and listening

thermal

adj:connected with heat

qualitative

adj:connected with how good sth is, rather than with how much of it there is

medical

adj:connected with illness and injury and their treatment

linguistic

adj:connected with language or the scientific study of language

diplomatic

adj:connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy )

marital

adj:connected with marriage or with the relationship between a husband and wife

financial

adj:connected with money and finance

musical

adj:connected with music; containing music

colonial

adj:connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country

ethnic

adj:connected with or belonging to a nation, race or people that shares a cultural tradition

municipal

adj:connected with or belonging to a town, city or district that has its own local government

plural

adj:connected with or having the plural form

singular

adj:connected with or having the singular form adj:very great or obvious adj:unusual; strange

international

adj:connected with or involving two or more countries

feudal

adj:connected with or similar to feudalism

revolutionary

adj:connected with political revolution

practical

adj:connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories

social

adj:connected with society and the way it is organized

military

adj:connected with soldiers or the armed forces

commercial

adj:connected with the buying and selling of goods and services

official

adj:connected with the job of sb who is in a position of authority

legal

adj:connected with the law adj:allowed or required by law

muscular

adj:connected with the muscles

technical

adj:connected with the practical use of machinery, methods, etc. in science and industry

marine

adj:connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there

optical

adj:connected with the sense of sight or the relationship between light and sight visible

lateral

adj:connected with the side of sth or with movement to the side

political

adj:connected with the state, government or public affairs

vocal

adj:connected with the voice

polar

adj:connected with, or near the North or South Pole

relative

adj:considered and judged by being compared with sth else

reliable

adj:consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

documentary

adj:consisting of official pieces of written, printed, or other matter. n:a movie or a television or radio program that provides a factual record or report.

homogeneous

adj:consisting of things or people that are all the same or all of the same type .of the same kind; alike.

dense

adj:containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc. with little space between them

sweet

adj:containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar

up-to-date

adj:contemporary,new, fresh

transient

adj:continuing for only a short time

continual

adj:continuing without interruption adj:repeated many times in a way that is annoying

handy

adj:convenient to handle or use; useful. skillful.

exact

adj:correct in every detail

expensive

adj:costing a lot of money

costly

adj:costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay

cheap

adj:costing little money or less money than you expected

civil

adj:courteous and polite. adj:of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

global

adj:covering or affecting the whole world

harsh

adj:cruel, severe and unkind

present

adj:current, modern

lovely

adj:cute, amiable n:a glamorous woman or girl.

material

adj:denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit. the material world

glorious

adj:deserving or bringing great fame and success adj:very beautiful and impressive

notable

adj:deserving to be noticed or to receive attention; important

bleak

adj:desolate not encouraging or giving any reason to have hope adj:severe, grim, difficult, harsh, rigorous

specific

adj:detailed and exact adj:connected with one particular thing only

stubborn

adj:determined not to change your opinion or attitude

hard

adj:difficult to do, understand or answer adj:solid, firm or stiff and difficult to bend or break

mysterious

adj:difficult to understand or explain; strange

positive

adj:directed at dealing with sth or producing a successful result

backward

adj:directed behind or to the rear.

foul

adj:dirty and smelling bad

obedient

adj:doing what you are told to do; willing to obey

solo

adj:done by one person alone, without anyone helping them

thorough

adj:done completely; with great attention to detail 。 adj: complete,detailed

deliberate

adj:done on purpose rather than by accident

hasty

adj:done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

regular

adj:done or happening frequently. adj:following a pattern, especially with the same time and space in between each thing and the next

timely

adj:done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.

commonplace

adj:done very often, or existing in many places, and therefore not unusual

voluntary

adj:done willingly, not because you are forced

quick

adj:done with speed; taking or lasting a short time fast, rapid, swift, sharp, happy

prompt

adj:done without delay

random

adj:done, chosen, etc. without sb deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern

delicate

adj:easily damaged or broken

distinct

adj:easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.

noticeable

adj:easy to see or notice; clear or definite

conspicuous

adj:easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention

apparent

adj:easy to see or understand

plain

adj:easy to see or understand n:a large area of flat land

economic

adj:economical, thrifty adj:applied

radioactive

adj:emissive

desolate

adj:empty and without people, making you feel sad or frightened

blank

adj:empty, with nothing written, printed or recorded on it

vacant

adj:empty; not being used

sociable

adj:enjoying spending time with other people

ample

adj:enough or more than enough; plentiful. sufficient, adequate, abundant

coordinate

adj:equal in rank or importance. n:each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.

same

adj:exactly the one or ones referred to or mentioned; not different

superb

adj:excellent; of very good quality

terrific

adj:excellent; wonderful

born

adj:existing as a result of birth.

original

adj:existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity

natural

adj:existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

imaginary

adj:existing only in your mind or imagination

pessimistic

adj:expecting bad things to happen or sth not to be successful; showing this

critical

adj:expressing disapproval of sb/sth and saying what you think is bad about them

magnificent

adj:extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise

severe

adj:extremely bad or serious

exquisite

adj:extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate. n:a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.

fabulous

adj:extremely good

super

adj:extremely good

crucial

adj:extremely important, because it will affect other things

huge

adj:extremely large; enormous.

invaluable

adj:extremely useful

reasonable

adj:fair, practical and sensible

cool

adj:fairly cold; not hot or warm

accustomed

adj:familiar with sth and accepting it as normal or usual

well-known

adj:famous

eminent

adj:famous and respected, especially in a particular profession

historic

adj:famous or important in history, or potentially so.

remote

adj:far away from places where other people live

distant

adj:far away in space or time

supersonic

adj:faster than the speed of sound

thirsty

adj:feeling a need to drink something.

fearful

adj:feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety.

dizzy

adj:feeling as if everything is spinning around you and that you are not able to balance

sorry

adj:feeling distress, especially through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.

hungry

adj:feeling or displaying the need for food.

enthusiastic

adj:feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about sb/sth

happy

adj:feeling or showing pleasure; pleased

ashamed

adj:feeling shame or embarrassment about sb/sth or because of sth you have done

tired

adj:feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest

anxious

adj:feeling worried or nervous

sympathetic

adj:feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

monetary

adj:financial . of or relating to money or currency.

stiff

adj:firm and difficult to bend or move. rigid.

certain

adj:firmly believing sth; having no doubts

principal

adj:first in order of importance; main.

edible

adj:fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous examples).

definite

adj:fixed, stable, settled, calm,certain sure or certain; unlikely to change

spicy

adj:flavored with or fragrant with spice.

soft

adj:flexible, mild, weak, gentle, supple

fashionable

adj:following a style that is popular at a particular time

successive

adj:following immediately one after the other

consecutive

adj:following one after another in a series, without interruption

preceding

adj:former, previous

cohesive

adj:forming a united whole

basic

adj:forming the part of sth that is most necessary and from which other things develop

exterior

adj:forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.

lucky

adj:fortunate

widespread

adj:found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

exempt

adj:free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

correct

adj:free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. v:put right (an error or fault).

exotic

adj:from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it is connected with foreign countries

overseas

adj:from, to, or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

satisfactory

adj:fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.

lively

adj:full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic

bright

adj:full of light; shining strongly

mature

adj:fully developed physically; full-grown.

humorous

adj:funny and entertaining; showing a sense of humour

orthodox

adj:generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs

pleasant

adj:giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

economical

adj:giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.

auxiliary

adj:giving help or support to the main group of workers

generous

adj:giving or willing to give freely; given freely

controversial

adj:giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

cloudy

adj:gloomy, overcast, somber, sombre

vertical

adj:going straight up or down from a level surface or from top to bottom in a picture, etc.

forthcoming

adj:going to happen, be published, etc. very soon

past

adj:gone by in time and no longer existing.

considerable

adj:great in amount, size, importance, etc.

constant

adj:happening all the time or repeatedly n:a number or quantity that does not vary

initial

adj:happening at the beginning; first

ultimate

adj:happening at the end of a long process

preliminary

adj:happening before a more important action or event

accidental

adj:happening by chance; not planned

rapid

adj:happening in a short period of time

common

adj:happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places

monthly

adj:happening once a month or every month

subsequent

adj:happening or coming after sth else

instant

adj:happening or coming immediately.

progressive

adj:happening or developing steadily

punctual

adj:happening or doing sth at the arranged or correct time; not late

frequent

adj:happening or doing sth often

simultaneous

adj:happening or done at the same time as sth else

early

adj:happening or done before the usual or expected time.

annual

adj:happening or done once every year

occasional

adj:happening or done sometimes but not often

prior

adj:happening or existing before sth else or before a particular time adj:already existing and therefore more important

previous

adj:happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about . former, preceding, one-time

racial

adj:happening or existing between people of different races

continuous

adj:happening or existing for a period of time without interruption

alternate

adj:happening or following one after the other regularly

yearly

adj:happening or produced once a year or every year.

gradual

adj:happening slowly over a long period; not sudden

daily

adj:happening, done or produced every day

weekly

adj:happening, done or published once a week or every week

jolly

adj:happy and cheerful

merry

adj:happy and cheerful

ruthless

adj:hard and cruel; determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people

brittle

adj:hard but easily broken

solid

adj:hard or firm; not in the form of a liquid or gas

pregnant

adj:having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body

intimate

adj:having a close and friendly relationship

cruel

adj:having a desire to cause pain and suffering

sharp

adj:having a fine edge or point, especially of sth that can cut or make a hole in sth

busy

adj:having a great deal to do.

important

adj:having a great effect on people or things; of great value

hollow

adj:having a hole or empty space inside adj:not sincere

deep

adj:having a large distance from the top or surface to the bottom

thick

adj:having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal

intricate

adj:having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together

sophisticated

adj:having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important

learned

adj:having a lot of knowledge because you have studied and read a lot

affluent

adj:having a lot of money and a good standard of living

rich

adj:having a lot of money or property

cold

adj:having a lower than usual temperature; having a temperature lower than the human body

mad

adj:having a mind that does not work normally; mentally ill

fragrant

adj:having a pleasant smell

opposite

adj:having a position on the other or further side of something; facing something, especially something of the same type.

curious

adj:having a strong desire to know about sth

rough

adj:having a surface that is not even or regular

delicious

adj:having a very pleasant taste or smell

used

adj:having already been used.

beautiful

adj:having beauty; pleasing to the senses or to the mind

perfect

adj:having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses

noble

adj:having fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others

healthy

adj:having good health and not likely to become ill/sick

influential

adj:having great influence on someone or something.

powerful

adj:having great power or force; very effective

finite

adj:having limits or bounds.

bald

adj:having little or no hair on the head

old

adj:having lived for a long time; no longer young

young

adj:having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed

tough

adj:having or causing problems or difficulties

fierce

adj:having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

patriotic

adj:having or expressing a great love of your country

rude

adj:having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings

ambitious

adj:having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

polite

adj:having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.

resolute

adj:having or showing great determination

imaginative

adj:having or showing new and exciting ideas

indifferent

adj:having or showing no interest in sb/sth adj:not very good

shrewd

adj:having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

capable

adj:having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

blue

adj:having the colour of a clear sky or the sea/ocean on a clear day

red

adj:having the colour of blood or fire

purple

adj:having the colour of blue and red mixed together n:violet

green

adj:having the colour of grass or the leaves of most plants and trees

yellow

adj:having the colour of lemons or butter

advanced

adj:having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.

competent

adj:having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

able

adj:having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

royal

adj:having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family. n:a member of a royal family, especially in England.

black

adj:having the very darkest colour, like night or coal

poor

adj:having very little money; not having enough money for basic needs

tight

adj:held or fixed in position firmly; difficult to move or undo

dubious

adj:hesitating or doubting.

senior

adj:high in rank or status; higher in rank or status than others adj:for adults or people at a more advanced level adj:connected with the last year in high school or college

top

adj:highest in position, rank, or degree.

supreme

adj:highest in rank or position

nasty

adj:highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating.

frank

adj:honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like

optimistic

adj:hopeful and confident about the future.

numb

adj:if a part of your body is numb , you cannot feel anything in it, for example because of cold

scarce

adj:if sth is scarce , there is not enough of it and it is only available in small quantities

underlying

adj:important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly

instrumental

adj:important in making sth happen adj:made by or for musical instruments

worthwhile

adj:important, enjoyable, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on

major

adj:important, serious, or significant.

grand

adj:impressive and large or important

dramatic

adj:impressive, dramatic, vivid

hysterical

adj:in a state of extreme excitement, and crying, laughing, etc. in an uncontrolled way

fair

adj:in accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate. n:a beautiful woman.

elementary

adj:in or connected with the first stages of a course of study adj:very simple and easy

interim

adj:in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

turbulent

adj:in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence

overall

adj:including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation; general

alone

adj:independent, by oneself, on one's own, single-handed adv:without any other people

angry

adj:indignant, raging, mad

striking

adj:interesting and unusual enough to attract attention

intensive

adj:involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time

violent

adj:involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill sb

scientific

adj:involving science; connected with science

captive

adj:kept as a prisoner or in a confined space; unable to escape

spare

adj:kept in case you need to replace the one you usually use; extra

friendly

adj:kind and pleasant.

gracious

adj:kind, polite and generous, especially to sb of a lower social position

aware

adj:knowing or realizing sth

famous

adj:known about by many people

secret

adj:known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others

authentic

adj:known to be real and genuine and not a copy

limp

adj:lacking strength or energy

substantial

adj:large in amount, value or importance

temporary

adj:lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time; not permanent

permanent

adj:lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

secondary

adj:less important than sth else

pale

adj:light in color or having little color.

desert

adj:like a desert. n:a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation. v:abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.

popular

adj:liked or enjoyed by a large number of people

susceptible

adj:likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

probable

adj:likely to happen, to exist or to be true

dangerous

adj:likely to injure or harm sb, or to damage or destroy sth

durable

adj:likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker

prone

adj:likely to suffer from sth or to do sth bad

wild

adj:living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm

Alive

adj:living; not dead

situated

adj:located

lower

adj:located below sth else, especially sth of the same type, or the other of a pair

southern

adj:located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region

indoor

adj:located, done or used inside a building

grim

adj:looking or sounding very serious

dear

adj:loved by or important to sb

inferior

adj:lower in rank, status, or quality. low or lower in position. n:a person lower than another in rank, status, or ability.

latter

adj:lower, next, inferior.situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.

fortunate

adj:lucky

composite

adj:made of different parts or materials

complex

adj:made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand

sticky

adj:made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it

artificial

adj:made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.her skin glowed in the artificial light.

prime

adj:main; most important; basic

noisy

adj:making a lot of noise

quiet

adj:making very little noise

impressive

adj:making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.

awkward

adj:making you feel embarrassed

comfortable

adj:making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.

tragic

adj:making you feel very sad, usually because sb has died or suffered a lot

funny

adj:making you laugh; amusing

much

adj:many, a lot of

corresponding

adj:matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned

confidential

adj:meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people

high

adj:measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top

wide

adj:measuring a lot from one side to the other

narrow

adj:measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length

short

adj:measuring or covering a small length or distance, or a smaller length or distance than usual

wicked

adj:morally bad

right

adj:morally good, justified, or acceptable. n:that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.

excessive

adj:more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

superfluous

adj:more than you need or want. unnecessary, redundant

utmost

adj:most extreme; greatest.

leading

adj:most important or most successful

premier

adj:most important, famous or successful n:used especially in newspapers, etc. to mean 'prime minister'

rotary

adj:moving in a circle around a central fixed point

graceful

adj:moving in a controlled, attractive way or having a smooth, attractive form

fast

adj:moving or able to move quickly

clumsy

adj:moving or doing things in a very awkward way

downward

adj:moving or leading toward a lower place or level.

nearby

adj:near in position; not far away

late

adj:near the end of a period of time, a person's life, etc.

strenuous

adj:needing great effort and energy. Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.

dependent

adj:needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful

passive

adj:negative

adverse

adj:negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result

shy

adj:nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people

monotonous

adj:never changing and therefore boring

perpetual

adj:never ending or changing.

dead

adj:no longer alive.

stale

adj:no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat

blind

adj:not able to see

immune

adj:not affected by sth adj:that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease or illness

tame

adj:not afraid of people, and used to living with them adj:not interesting or exciting

dirty

adj:not clean

partial

adj:not complete or whole

tentative

adj:not definite or certain because you may want to change it later

easy

adj:not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems

clean

adj:not dirty

rare

adj:not done, seen, happening, etc. very often

sober

adj:not drunk (= not affected by alcohol) adj:plain and not bright

difficult

adj:not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand

roundabout

adj:not following a short direct route; circuitous.

barren

adj:not good enough for plants to grow on it adj:not producing anything useful or successful

solemn

adj:not happy or smiling

shallow

adj:not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom

vulgar

adj:not having or showing good taste; not polite, elegant or well behaved

trivial

adj:not important or serious; not worth considering petty,negligible

absent

adj:not in a place because of illness, etc.

ill

adj:not in full health; sick.

dull

adj:not interesting or exciting adj:not bright or shiny

peaceful

adj:not involving a war, violence or argument

unlikely

adj:not likely to happen, be done, or be true; improbable.

upright

adj:not lying down, and with the back straight rather than bent

pure

adj:not mixed with anything else; with nothing added

redundant

adj:not needed or useful

special

adj:not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal

weak

adj:not physically strong

spontaneous

adj:not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it

crazy

adj:not sensible; stupid

mild

adj:not severe or strong

mute

adj:not speaking

silent

adj:not speaking

modest

adj:not talking much about your own abilities or possessions

different

adj:not the same as sb/sth; not like sb/sth else

free

adj:not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

ordinary

adj:not unusual or different in any way normal,common

minor

adj:not very large, important or serious

obscure

adj:not well known adj:difficult to understand v:to make it difficult to see, hear or understand sth

rigid

adj:not willing to change their ideas or behaviour adj:very strict and difficult to change

idle

adj:not working hard

immediate

adj:occurring or done at once; instant.

sudden

adj:occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning.

decent

adj:of a good enough standard or quality

better

adj:of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as sth else

primary

adj:of chief importance; principal.

fine

adj:of high quality; good

back

adj:of or at the back of something. n:the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

historical

adj:of or concerning history; concerning past events.

visual

adj:of or connected with seeing or sight

mineral

adj:of or denoting a mineral.

manual

adj:of or done with the hands. n:handbook

linear

adj:of or in lines

Latin

adj:of or in the Latin language n:Latin

national

adj:of or relating to a nation; common to or characteristic of a whole nation.

cognitive

adj:of or relating to cognition.

academic

adj:of or relating to education and scholarship.

textile

adj:of or relating to fabric or weaving. n:a type of cloth or woven fabric.

genetic

adj:of or relating to genes or heredity.

medieval

adj:of or relating to the Middle Ages.

intellectual

adj:of or relating to the intellect. n:a person possessing a highly developed intellect.

dental

adj:of or relating to the teeth.

internal

adj:of or situated on the inside.

best

adj:of the most excellent type or quality

modern

adj:of the present time or recent times

vast

adj:of very great extent or quantity; immense.

gigantic

adj:of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.

lunar

adj:of, determined by, relating to, or resembling the moon.

juvenile

adj:of, for, or relating to young people. n:a young person.

terminal

adj:of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something. ending

foreign

adj:of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own. adj:strange and unfamiliar.

oriental

adj:of, from, or characteristic of East Asia.

outward

adj:of, on, or from the outside.

human

adj:of, relating to, or characteristic of people or human beings. the human body n:a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.

industrial

adj:of, relating to, or characterized by industry. a small industrial town

surface

adj:of, relating to, or occurring on the upper or outer part of something.

democratic

adj:of, relating to, or supporting democracy or its principles.

electric

adj:of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.

variable

adj:often changing; likely to change n:an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

single

adj:only one; not one of several.

exclusive

adj:only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group

sole

adj:only; single n:the bottom surface of the foot

mechanical

adj:operated by power from an engine adj:done without thinking, like a machine

electrical

adj:operating by or producing electricity.

conservative

adj:opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

inverse

adj:opposite, contrary .opposite in amount or position to sth else

verbal

adj:oral ,relating to or in the form of words. n:a word or words functioning as a verb.

outer

adj:outside; external.

gloomy

adj:overcast, somber, cloudy, sombre.nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad

horizontal

adj:parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

comparative

adj:perceptible by comparison; relative.

ideal

adj:perfect; most suitable

private

adj:personal

physiological

adj:physiologic

agreeable

adj:pleasant and easy to like

cordial

adj:pleasant and friendly

nice

adj:pleasant, enjoyable or attractive

amiable

adj:pleasant; friendly and easy to like

crisp

adj:pleasantly hard and dry

glad

adj:pleased; happy

elegant

adj:pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

feasible

adj:possible to do easily or conveniently.

formidable

adj:powerful, strong, large

actual

adj:practical, real, realistic, concrete

likely

adj:probable or expected

quarterly

adj:produced or happening every three months

fruitful

adj:producing many useful results

productive

adj:producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.

evil

adj:profoundly immoral and malevolent.

safe

adj:protected from any danger or harm

brisk

adj:quick; busy

greedy

adj:rapacious, avaricious .wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need

precious

adj:rare and worth a lot of money

extreme

adj:reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

genuine

adj:real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial

plausible

adj:reasonable and likely to be true

sensible

adj:reasonable, right adj:intelligent

creative

adj:relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.

casual

adj:relaxed and unconcerned.

applicable

adj:relevant or appropriate.

compulsory

adj:required by law or a rule; obligatory.

necessary

adj:required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential.

liable

adj:responsible by law; legally answerable.

limited

adj:restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.

proper

adj:right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules

steep

adj:rising or falling quickly, not gradually

coarse

adj:rough or loose in texture or grain.

brutal

adj:rude adj:fierce

offensive

adj:rude in a way that causes you to feel upset, insulted or annoyed

logical

adj:seeming natural, reasonable or sensible

radiant

adj:sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.

advisable

adj:sensible,appropriate, suitable, adequate, apposite

intense

adj:serious and often involving a lot of action in a short period of time

fundamental

adj:serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of sth

grave

adj:serious, severe, critical,tomb, mausoleum, sepulture, narrow bed.giving cause for alarm; serious. n:a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound.

various

adj:several different adj:having many different features

round

adj:shaped like a circle or a ball

circular

adj:shaped like a circle; round

oval

adj:shaped like an egg

solar

adj:shiny, sunny

diligent

adj:showing care and effort in your work or duties

heroic

adj:showing extreme courage and admired by many people

sarcastic

adj:showing or expressing sarcasm

indicative

adj:showing or suggesting sth

promising

adj:showing signs of future success.

sincere

adj:showing what you really think or feel

humble

adj:showing you do not think that you are as important as other people

timid

adj:shy and nervous; not brave

identical

adj:similar in every detail; exactly alike.four girls in identical green outfits.

overhead

adj:situated above the level of the head.

underground

adj:situated beneath the surface of the ground.

shady

adj:situated in or full of shade.

eastern

adj:situated in the east, or directed toward or facing the east.

inland

adj:situated in the interior of a country rather than on the coast.the deserts of inland Australia

northern

adj:situated in the north, or directed toward or facing the north.

western

adj:situated in the west, or directed toward or facing the west.

inner

adj:situated inside or further in; internal. n:the inner part of something.

interior

adj:situated within or inside; relating to the inside; inner.

asleep

adj:sleeping

marginal

adj:small and not important adj:not part of a main or important group or situation

compact

adj:smaller than is usual for things of the same kind

flat

adj:smooth and even; without marked lumps or indentations. n:house

negligible

adj:so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

south

adj:southern, southwardly

concrete

adj:specific, particular, definite

extravagant

adj:spending a lot more money or using a lot more of sth than you can afford or than is necessary

faithful

adj:staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief

prominent

adj:sticking out from sth

intermittent

adj:stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly

peculiar

adj:strange or odd; unusual.

odd

adj:strange or unusual

queer

adj:strange or unusual n:a homosexual man.

rigorous

adj:strict, stringent, tight, severe, rigid

sturdy

adj:strong and not easily damaged

effective

adj:successful in producing a desired or intended result.

abrupt

adj:sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

significant

adj:sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

implicit

adj:suggested without being directly expressed

apt

adj:suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

fitting

adj:suitable or right for the occasion

appropriate

adj:suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances

conscientious

adj:taking care to do things carefully and correctly

horrible

adj:terrible, awful, dreadful, fearful, formidable

visible

adj:that can be seen

malignant

adj:that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause death

invisible

adj:that cannot be seen

mortal

adj:that cannot live for ever and must die

waterproof

adj:that does not let water through or that cannot be damaged by water v:to make sth waterproof

vain

adj:that does not produce the result you want

prevalent

adj:that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place

usual

adj:that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases

portable

adj:that is easy to carry or to move

valid

adj:that is legally or officially acceptable

urgent

adj:that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately

fertile

adj:that plants grow well in

desirable

adj:that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing

optimum

adj:the best possible; producing the best possible results. peak.

foremost

adj:the most important or famous; in a position at the front

equal

adj:the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else

fat

adj:thick or wide n:a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

slender

adj:thin in an attractive or elegant way

slim

adj:thin, in a way that is attractive

good

adj:to be desired or approved of.

tedious

adj:too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.

absolute

adj:total and complete

deaf

adj:unable to hear anything or unable to hear very well

illiterate

adj:unable to read or write. n:a person who is unable to read or write.

dumb

adj:unable to speak

restless

adj:unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change

lame

adj:unable to walk well because of an injury to the leg or foot

straightforward

adj:uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

extraordinary

adj:unexpected, surprising or strange

sad

adj:unhappy or showing unhappiness

ugly

adj:unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

bad

adj:unpleasant; full of problems

remarkable

adj:unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice

strange

adj:unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand

exceptional

adj:unusually good adj:very unusual

reluctant

adj:unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

elderly

adj:used as a polite word for old

domestic

adj:used in the home; connected with the home or family

competitive

adj:used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other

mutual

adj:used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally

particular

adj:used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others

mere

adj:used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant, etc. sb/sth is

outdoor

adj:used, happening or located outside rather than in a building

nuclear

adj:using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy

ambiguous

adj:vague. equivocal.

vigorous

adj:very active, determined or full of energy

furious

adj:very angry

awful

adj:very bad or unpleasant

disastrous

adj:very bad, harmful or unsuccessful

diverse

adj:very different from each other and of various kinds

wonderful

adj:very good, pleasant or enjoyable

tremendous

adj:very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

overwhelming

adj:very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react

profound

adj:very great; felt or experienced very strongly

lofty

adj:very high and impressive

imperative

adj:very important and needing immediate attention or action

great

adj:very large; much bigger than average in size or quantity

outstanding

adj:very obvious or important

earnest

adj:very serious and sincere

acute

adj:very serious or severe adj:less than 90˚

ridiculous

adj:very silly or unreasonable

slight

adj:very small in degree

tiny

adj:very small in size or amount

weary

adj:very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing sth for a long time

hostile

adj:very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight

miserable

adj:very unhappy or uncomfortable

terrible

adj:very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened

valuable

adj:very useful or important

feeble

adj:very weak

vicious

adj:violent and cruel

keen

adj:wanting to do sth or wanting sth to happen very much

humid

adj:warm and damp

cosy

adj:warm, comfortable and safe, especially because of being small or confined

vulnerable

adj:weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally

heavy

adj:weighing a lot; difficult to lift or move

notorious

adj:well known for being bad

entire

adj:whole, total

broad

adj:wide

classical

adj:widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional in style or idea

brave

adj:willing to do things which are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid

anonymous

adj:with a name that is not known or that is not made public

dark

adj:with no or very little light, especially because it is night adj:having a colour that is close to black

empty

adj:with no people or things inside

blunt

adj:without a sharp edge or point

bankrupt

adj:without enough money to pay what you owe

prospective

adj;expected to do sth or to become sth

grateful

adj: mild, acceptable, good-natured. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.I'm very grateful to you for all your help.

patient

adj:able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

beneficial

adj:advantageous, favorable, favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.

unanimous

adj:if a decision or an opinion is unanimous , it is agreed or shared by everyone in a group

direct

adj:immediate, plump, first-hand. there was no direct flight that day

dominant

adj:most important, powerful, or influential.

faulty

adj:not perfect; not working or made correctly adj:wrong or containing mistakes, often resulting in bad decisions

lonely

adj:unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to

near

adv: close, close to, approximately, easy

tomorrow

adv: on the day after today. n:the day after today.

last

adv:after anyone or anything else; at the end

overnight

adv:during or for the night

meanwhile

adv:in the intervening period of time.

clockwise

adv:moving around in the same direction as the hands of a clock

nothing

adv:not at all.

straight

adv:not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line

most

adv:to the greatest extent.

favorable

advantageous, beneficial expressing approval.

fond

affectionate, compliant, fond, loving, obedient, pliable having a strong preference or liking for I'm very fond of Mike

engagement

affiance, wedding contract a formal agreement to get married.

so-called

alleged,next on the list are so-called "soft" chemicals like phosphorous acid.

independent

alone, by oneself,single, sole free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. the study is totally independent of central government。

full

ample, abundant

wealth

an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

step

an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running.Ron took a step back .

benefit

an advantage or profit gained from something.

compromise

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

helicopter

an aircraft without wings that has large blades on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.

enclosure

an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier.The Park itself has many other attractions, such as woodland walks, deer enclosures and wild boar areas.

ballet

an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes.However, with modern ballet dance comes greater foot support through modern pointe ballet shoes and trained technique.

bean

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.We went to Notcutts and bought some compost since my bean seedlings are growing into triffids and need planting out ASAP.

equator

an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.UV intensity falls as one moves from the equator toward Earth's poles, increasing latitude.

hospital

an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people. My doctor has referred me to the eye clinic at the local hospital for surgical treatment.

stamp

an instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die. Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools.

aesthetic

artistic

which

asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set. which are the best varieties of grapes for long keeping?

above

at a higher level or layer.place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above.

conscious

awareness, realization, notice

joy

be willing to,happiness,pleasure a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. tears of joy

intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential.access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.

flower

blossom, bloom, inflorescence, fancy pattern.

honorable

bringing or worthy of honor. this is the only honorable course

reed

bulrush, rush.a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground.

hot

burning, eager, ardent, popular.having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

oral

by word of mouth; spoken rather than written.

soda

carbonated water (originally made with sodium bicarbonate) drunk alone or with liquor or wine. a whiskey and soda.

nurse

care,feed, serve. feed (a baby) at the breast. lionesses who were nursing their own cubs. a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.To be valuable health care practitioners, nurses must commit to lifelong learning.

discreet

careful, cautious, prudent.careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.we made some discreet inquiries

cautious

careful, prudent,attentive, thoroughgoing

corn

cereal, grain.

innocent

cherry, childlike, virgin, virginal affirmed, allowable, allowed。 not guilty of a crime or offense.

viewpoint

claim, proposition, stand, assertion, position.

first

coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st. his first wife

proud

complacent, pleased having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.

responsible

conceited, liable

wholesome

conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.

serial

consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series.a serial publication.

consistent

constant, persistent

illegal

contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

tent

cover with or as if with a tent.

extensive

covering or affecting a large area.

guilty

culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing. the police will soon discover who the guilty party is.

appointment

date, engagement,agreement, stipulation

beloved

dearly loved.Admire the two very belated Birthday cards and the pictures of my dearly beloved and much missed Labrador dog!

strict

demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.my father was very strict.

worthy

deserving effort, attention, or respect. generous donations to worthy causes 同义词: virtuous, righteous, good, moral, ethical, upright, upstanding, high-minded, principled, exemplary, law-abiding, irreproachable, blameless, guiltless, unimpeachable, honest, honorable, reputable, decent, respectable, noble, meritorious, pure, saintly, angelic

evolution

development, growth, fruition, advancement

unlike

different, dissimilar or different from each other.

contribution

donation, offering.a gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

systematic

done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.a systematic search of the whole city.

solitary

done or existing alone.I live a pretty solitary life.

stem

dry. n:the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.

patent

easily recognizable; obvious. a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

clear

easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.the voice on the telephone was clear and strong

technician

engineer,a person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory.

sufficient

enough; adequate.a small income that was sufficient for her needs.

indispensable

essential,necessary.absolutely necessary.he made himself indispensable to the parish priest

playground

exercise yard an outdoor area provided for children to play on, especially at a school or public park.

numerous

existing in large numbers, many

abundant

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.there was abundant evidence to support the theory.

immense

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

inclusive

far-reaching, thorough,broad,comprehensive including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required. the price is inclusive, with few incidentals.

desperate

feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

convenient

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans.I phoned your office to confirm that this date is convenient.

soccer

football

dry

free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist. the jacket kept me warm and dry

corridor

galler, porch, verandah, veranda

breach

gap, cleft, rift, chasm, chink,invade

tribute

gift, present, giving.an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.the video is a tribute to the musicals of the '40s.

loyal

giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.he remained loyal to the government.

cemetery

graveyard, churchyard,a burial ground; a graveyard.

peanut

groundnut, earthnut, goober, earth pea

stadium

gym,a sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators.

swift

happening quickly or promptly. a remarkably swift recovery

artistic

having or revealing natural creative skill. my lack of artistic ability.

impatient

having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

skillful

having or showing skill.a skillful infielder同义词: expert, accomplished, skilled, masterly, master, virtuoso,

typical

having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.a typical day.

housing

houses and apartments considered collectively.

passport

identification,I now turn to the other provisions of the bill relating to our passports and travel documents.

entry

import, importation, entrance,estuary, bayou, outfall, embouchure, debouchment an act of going or coming in. an item written or printed in a diary, list, ledger, or reference book. a person or thing competing in a race or competition.

incredible

impossible to believe.

crude

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. crude oil.

sound

in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.they returned safe and sound.

futile

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

personal

individual . of, affecting, or belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else.

secure

insure,firm,safe,insure

access

interview, call, pay a visit,passageway, route, thoroughfare, chain

analytic

involving the careful, systematic study of something

expedition

journey, levy troops, attack, certification, trip

confusion

lack of understanding; uncertainty.

ignorant

lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

massive

large and heavy or solid. a massive rampart of stone.

infinite

limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

position

location, place. a place where someone or something is located or has been put.

chronic

long, enduring, confirmed,extended, of long standing, long-range, long-standing, standing.

subordinate

lower in rank or position.his subordinate officers

fortune

luck, chance, fate, lot, destiny

wooden

made of wood . like or characteristic of wood.

careful

making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.I begged him to be more careful.

preferable

more desirable or suitable.lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones.

movement

motion, bill, proposal, measure

motion

movement, sports, sport, campaign, move the action or process of moving or being moved.

property

n :a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively. n: an attribute, quality, or characteristic of something.

operation

n :action, surgery, work

band

n: a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it.

nut

n: a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel. v:gather nuts.

estate

n: a large area of land, usually in the country, that is owned by one person or family

era

n: a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. his death marked the end of an era

white

n: blank, clear, bright, plain, snowy

shirt

n: blouse, underclothes, undergarments

diagram

n: chart, graph. a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.

type

n: class, style, genre, stamp

cooperative

n: cooperation, collective, artel, commune, cartel adj:coadjutant

detail

n: detailed information, particular, item, aspect, element

sand

n: gravel, emery, granule

residence

n: home. a person's home; the place where someone lives.

site

n: location. space .place n: a website. v:fix or build (something) in a particular place. set up, install, put up, instal.

drawer

n: locker n:painter

ridge

n: mountain range .a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.

surname

n: name, last name, family name

compartment

n: one of the separate sections which a coach/car on a train is divided into

twin

n: one of two children or animals born at the same birth.

furnace

n: oven, stove, hearth, fire, grate on the ear

identification

n: passport n: identity card

frame

n: picture n:a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position

poetry

n: poem, verse, poesy

microphone

n: receiver, mike, transmitter, receptor

implication

n: something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= sth that is implied)

nail

n: tack n:a thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes

label

n: tag v:mark, tag, bid, tender, put a mark

adolescent

n: teenager, youngster, hobbledehoy, teeny, callant

semester

n: term, school term

expense

n: the cost required for something; the money spent on something.we had ordered suits at great expense.

difficulty

n: the state or condition of being difficult.

senate

n: upper house, senior statesmen's assembly

piston

n: valve

dress

n: woman's clothing, woman's dress, woman's gown v: gown, wear

headmaster

n:(especially in private schools) the man in charge of a school; the principal.

monster

n:(in stories) an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly and frightening

parliament

n:(in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.

law

n:France, rule, sample,legislation, codex

airconditioning

n:Heaters and airconditioning mastered weather for us.

weekend

n:Saturday and Sunday

champagne

n:a French sparkling white wine (= one with bubbles) that is drunk on special occasions

bubble

n:a ball of air or gas in a liquid, or a ball of air inside a solid substance such as glass

moss

n:a bog, especially a peat bog. n:a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in low carpets or rounded cushions in damp habitats and reproducing by means of spores released from stalked capsules.

dictionary

n:a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.

scout

n:a boy or girl who is a member of the Scouts

house

n:a building for people to live in, usually for one family

library

n:a building in which collections of books, CDs, newspapers, etc. are kept for people to read, study or borrow

temple

n:a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in religions other than Christianity

prison

n:a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial

firm

n:a business or company

postcard

n:a card for sending a message by mail without an envelope, typically having a photograph or other illustration on one side.

reason

n:a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done

funeral

n:a ceremony, usually a religious one, for burying or cremating (= burning) a dead person

effect

n:a change that sb/sth causes in sb/sth else; a result

variation

n:a change, especially in the amount or level of sth

calcium

n:a chemical element. Calcium is a soft silver-white metal that is found in bones, teeth and chalk .

hydrogen

n:a chemical element. Hydrogen is a gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines with oxygen to form water.

iron

n:a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food.

orphan

n:a child whose parents are dead

complication

n:a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.

tissue

n:a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants

analogy

n:a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar

circle

n:a completely round flat shape

model

n:a copy of sth, usually smaller than the original object

mask

n:a covering for part or all of the face, worn to hide or protect it

veil

n:a covering of very thin transparent material worn, especially by women, to protect or hide the face, or as part of a hat, etc.

rainbow

n:a curved band of different colours that appears in the sky when the sun shines through rain

hook

n:a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.

anniversary

n:a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event

specification

n:a detailed description of how sth is, or should be, designed or made

valve

n:a device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas, letting it move in one direction only

discrepancy

n:a difference between two or more things that should be the same

setback

n:a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse

layoff

n:a discharge, especially temporary, of a worker or workers.

chicken

n:a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

illustration

n:a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, etc. especially one that explains sth

nightmare

n:a dream that is very frightening or unpleasant

coffee

n:a drink made from the roasted and ground beanlike seeds of a tropical shrub, served hot or iced.

phenomenon

n:a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood

terror

n:a feeling of extreme fear

fright

n:a feeling of fear

excitement

n:a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

horror

n:a feeling of great shock, fear or disgust

spite

n:a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset sb

battle

n:a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people

profit

n:a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

guarantee

n:a firm promise that you will do sth or that sth will happen

stereotype

n:a fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality

shelf

n:a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard/closet, bookcase , etc., for things to be placed on

envelope

n:a flat paper container used for sending letters in

medal

n:a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to the winner of a competition or to sb who has been brave, for example in war

plate

n:a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on

rose

n:a flower with a sweet smell that grows on a bush with thorns (= sharp points) on its stems

ceremony

n:a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.

rack

n:a framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.

bowling

n:a game in which players roll heavy balls (called bowls ) along a special track towards a group of pins (= bottle-shaped objects) and try to knock over as many of them as possible

rake

n:a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth

sister

n:a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as another person

coalition

n:a government formed by two or more political parties working together

regime

n:a government, especially an authoritarian one.

triumph

n:a great success, achievement or victory

empire

n:a group of countries or states that are controlled by one ruler or government

committee

n:a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.

category

n:a group of people or things with particular features in common

club

n:a group of people who meet together regularly, for a particular activity, sport, etc.

tribe

n:a group of related animals or plants

class

n:a group of students who are taught together

sort

n:a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way

beard

n:a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.

glass

n:a hard, usually transparent, substance used, for example, for making windows and bottles n:cup

bell

n:a hollow metal object, often shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when hit by a small piece of metal inside it; the sound that it makes

hole

n:a hollow space in sth solid or in the surface of sth

gay

n:a homosexual, especially a man. adj:(of a person, especially a man) homosexual.

sovereign

n:a king or queen

flood

n:a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry

city

n:a large and important town

plantation

n:a large area of land, especially in a hot country, where crops such as coffee, sugar, rubber, etc. are grown

star

n:a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night

void

n:a large empty space adj:not valid or legal

cave

n:a large hole in the side of a hill or under the ground

liver

n:a large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes. n:a person who lives in a specified way.

piano

n:a large musical instrument played by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard. The sound is produced by small hammers hitting the metal strings inside the piano .

epidemic

n:a large number of cases of a particular disease happening at the same time in a particular community

lion

n:a large powerful animal of the cat family, that hunts in groups and lives in parts of Africa and southern Asia. Lions have yellowish-brown fur and the male has a mane (= long thick hair round its neck).

chamber

n:a large room used for formal or public events. n:a private room, typically a bedroom.

pillar

n:a large round stone, metal or wooden post that is used to support a bridge, the roof of a building, etc., especially when it is also decorative

liner

n:a large ship that carries passengers

legislation

n:a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament n:the process of making and passing laws

principle

n:a law, a rule or a theory that sth is based on

chief

n:a leader or ruler of a people or clan.

standard

n:a level of quality, especially one that people think is acceptable

canoe

n:a light narrow boat which you move along in the water with a paddle

frontier

n:a line or border separating two countries.

outline

n:a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.

circumference

n:a line that goes around a circle or any other curved shape; the length of this line

shampoo

n:a liquid soap that is used for washing your hair; a similar liquid used for cleaning carpets, furniture covers or a car

paint

n:a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface v: to cover a surface or object with paint

perfume

n:a liquid, often made from flowers, that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice

fluid

n:a liquid; a substance that can flow

burden

n:a load, especially a heavy one.

banana

n:a long curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft flesh, that grows on trees in hot countries

counter

n:a long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is done in a shop/store, bank, etc.

slot

n:a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit sth

carrot

n:a long pointed orange root vegetable n:a reward promised to sb in order to persuade them to do sth

bar

n:a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.

line

n:a long thin mark on a surface

shaft

n:a long, narrow, usually vertical passage in a building or underground, used especially for a lift/elevator or as a way of allowing air in or out

board

n:a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.

slipper

n:a loose soft shoe that you wear in the house

wheel

n:a machine or structure having a wheel as its essential part.

pump

n:a machine that is used to force liquid, gas or air into or out of sth

bachelor

n:a man who has never been married

master

n:a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.he acceded to his master's wishes v: acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art). I never mastered Latin v:gain control of; overcome. I managed to master my fears

gentleman

n:a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well

wife

n:a married woman considered in relation to her husband.

lottery

n:a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

restraint

n:a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget.

rate

n:a measurement of the speed at which sth happens

senator

n:a member of a senate

letter

n:a message that is written down or printed on paper and usually put in an envelope and sent to sb

sausage

n:a mixture of finely chopped meat, fat, bread, etc. in a long tube of skin, cooked and eaten whole or served cold in thin slices

signal

n:a movement or sound that you make to give sb information, instructions, a warning, etc.

gesture

n:a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning

ditch

n:a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field. v:provide with ditches.

pencil

n:a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing

country

n:a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

river

n:a natural flow of water that continues in a long line across land to the sea/ocean

challenge

n:a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill

editorial

n:a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.

journal

n:a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession

pad

n:a number of pieces of paper for writing or drawing on, that are fastened together at one edge n:the soft part under the foot of a cat, dog, etc.

bundle

n:a number of things tied or wrapped together; sth that is wrapped up

picture

n:a painting or drawing.

segment

n:a part of sth that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately

throat

n:a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck

week

n:a period of seven days, either from Monday to Sunday or from Sunday to Saturday

gap

n:a period of time when sth stops, or between two events

native

n:a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.

judge

n:a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions

ancestor

n:a person in your family who lived a long time ago

inhabitant

n:a person or an animal that lives in a particular place

customer

n:a person or an organization that buys sth from a shop/store or business

landlord

n:a person or company from whom you rent a room, a house, an office, etc.

exception

n:a person or thing that is not included in a general statement

stranger

n:a person that you do not know

guest

n:a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for

predecessor

n:a person who did a job before sb else

vegetarian

n:a person who does not eat meat or fish

driver

n:a person who drives a vehicle

messenger

n:a person who gives a message to sb or who delivers messages to people as a job

speaker

n:a person who gives a talk or makes a speech

executive

n:a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization

holder

n:a person who has or owns the thing mentioned n:A holder is a container in which you put an object, usually in order to protect it or to keep it in place.

enemy

n:a person who hates sb or who acts or speaks against sb/sth

assistant

n:a person who helps or supports sb, usually in their job

officer

n:a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces n:a person who is in a position of authority in the government or a large organization

librarian

n:a person who is in charge of or works in a library

manager

n:a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop/store or a similar organization or part of one

participant

n:a person who is taking part in an activity or event

governor

n:a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country

lawyer

n:a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents

passenger

n:a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it

candidate

n:a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job

scholar

n:a person who knows a lot about a particular subject because they have studied it in detail

resident

n:a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there

shopkeeper

n:a person who owns or manages a shop/store, usually a small one

grocer

n:a person who owns, manages or works in a shop/store selling food and other things used in the home

musician

n:a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job

recipient

n:a person who receives sth

monarch

n:a person who rules a country, for example a king or a queen

ruler

n:a person who rules or governs

spy

n:a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

scientist

n:a person who studies one or more of the natural sciences (= for example, physics, chemistry and biology)

philosopher

n:a person who studies or writes about philosophy

client

n:a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization

bully

n:a person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people

practitioner

n:a person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law

poet

n:a person who writes poems

politician

n:a person whose job is concerned with politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.

architect

n:a person whose job is designing buildings, etc.

waiter

n:a person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant, etc.

shepherd

n:a person whose job is to take care of sheep

friend

n:a person you know well and like, and who is not usually a member of your family

weird

n:a person's destiny. adj:suggesting something supernatural; uncanny.

hero

n:a person, especially a man, who is admired by many people for doing sth brave or good

champion

n:a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport

view

n:a personal opinion about sth; an attitude towards sth

drawing

n:a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint

patch

n:a piece of cloth or other material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.

fixture

n:a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.

bed

n:a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings. n:an area of ground, typically in a garden, where flowers and plants are grown.

table

n:a piece of furniture that consists of a flat top supported by legs

necklace

n:a piece of jewellery consisting of a chain, string of beads , etc. worn around the neck v:to kill sb by putting a burning car tyre around their neck

orchard

n:a piece of land planted with fruit trees.

island

n:a piece of land surrounded by water.

rag

n:a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things.

vest

n:a piece of underwear worn under a shirt, etc. next to the skin

corner

n:a place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet.

clinic

n:a place or hospital department where outpatients are given medical treatment or advice, especially of a specialist nature.

school

n:a place where children go to be educated

basin

n:a place where the earth's surface is lower than in other areas of the world

intersection

n:a place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other

policy

n:a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.

strategy

n:a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose

shuttle

n:a plane, bus or train that travels regularly between two places

herb

n:a plant with a soft stem that dies down after flowering

limit

n:a point at which sth stops being possible or existing

socialism

n:a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

tractor

n:a powerful vehicle with two large and two smaller wheels, used especially for pulling farm machinery

diamond

n:a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.

jewel

n:a precious stone such as a diamond, ruby , etc.

enterprise

n:a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.

concert

n:a public performance of music

amount

n:a quantity of sth

shorthand

n:a quick way of writing using special signs or abbreviations, used especially to record what sb is saying

scale

n:a range of levels or numbers used for measuring sth

pretext

n:a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

pillow

n:a rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers, foam rubber, or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying down.

indication

n:a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling

consequence

n:a result of sth that has happened

car

n:a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine and able to carry a small number of people.

living-room

n:a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

lavatory

n:a room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin; a bathroom.

basement

n:a room or rooms in a building, partly or completely below the level of the ground

studio

n:a room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc., works.

draft

n:a rough written version of sth that is not yet in its final form

circuit

n:a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.

orange

n:a round citrus fruit with thick reddish-yellow skin and a lot of sweet juice

apple

n:a round fruit with shiny red or green skin and firm white flesh

peach

n:a round fruit with soft red and yellow skin, yellow flesh and a large rough seed inside

token

n:a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of money to operate some machines or as a form of payment n:something that is a symbol of a feeling, a fact, an event, etc.

dome

n:a round roof with a circular base

cabbage

n:a round vegetable with large green, purplish-red or white leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked

onion

n:a round vegetable with many layers inside each other and a brown, red or white skin. Onions have a strong smell and flavour.

experiment

n:a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge

physicist

n:a scientist who studies physics

paragraph

n:a section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences dealing with a single subject. The first sentence of a paragraph starts on a new line.

campaign

n:a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim

pneumonia

n:a serious illness affecting one or both lungs that makes breathing difficult

system

n:a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, in particular.

suite

n:a set of rooms, especially in a hotel

attitude

n:a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

chart

n:a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram. graph ,figure

layer

n:a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.

tanker

n:a ship or lorry/truck that carries oil, gas or petrol/gas in large quantities

slogan

n:a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.

note

n:a short piece of writing to help you remember sth

anecdote

n:a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event n: fantastic story

sketch

n:a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details

pace

n:a single step taken when walking or running. v:walk at a steady and consistent speed, especially back and forth and as an expression of one's anxiety or annoyance.

unit

n:a single thing, person or group that is complete by itself but can also form part of sth larger

activity

n:a situation in which sth is happening or a lot of things are being done

war

n:a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time

peace

n:a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area n:the state of being calm or quiet

hardship

n:a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.

penny

n:a small British coin and unit of money. There are 100 pence in one pound (£1).

snack

n:a small amount of food eaten between meals. v:eat a snack.

rabbit

n:a small animal with soft fur, long ears and a short tail. Rabbits live in holes in the ground or are kept as pets or for food.

insect

n:a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

notebook

n:a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

button

n:a small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.

biscuit

n:a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until crisp

pearl

n:a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oyster and is of great value as a jewel

fairy

n:a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers, especially a female one.

ant

n:a small insect that lives in highly organized groups. There are many types of ant .

doll

n:a small model of a human figure, often one of a baby or girl, used as a child's toy.

tag

n:a small piece of paper, cloth, plastic, etc. attached to sth to identify it or give information about it

cafe

n:a small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.

cabin

n:a small room on a ship in which you live or sleep

cell

n:a small room without much furniture in which a monk or nun lives n:the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .

dot

n:a small round mark, especially one that is printed

pill

n:a small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed whole.

saucer

n:a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is shaped like this

pebble

n:a small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand.

fuse

n:a small wire or device inside a piece of electrical equipment that breaks and stops the current if the flow of electricity is too strong

cup

n:a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.

cap

n:a soft hat that fits closely and is worn for a particular purpose

strawberry

n:a soft red fruit with very small yellow seeds on the surface, that grows on a low plant

cylinder

n:a solid or hollow figure with round ends and long straight sides

nephew

n:a son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

vacuum

n:a space that is completely empty of all substances, including all air or other gas

key

n:a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door, starting a car, etc.

panel

n:a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall

threat

n:a statement in which you tell sb that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want

premise

n:a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument

complaint

n:a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

assurance

n:a statement that sth will certainly be true or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about it

memorial

n:a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died

thorn

n:a stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

myth

n:a story from ancient times, especially one that was told to explain natural events or to describe the early history of a people; this type of story

diameter

n:a straight line going from one side of a circle or any other round object to the other side, passing through the centre

avenue

n:a street in a town or city n:a wide straight road with trees on both sides, especially one leading to a big house

whisky

n:a strong alcoholic drink made from malted grain. It is sometimes drunk with water and/or ice.

enthusiasm

n:a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it

belief

n:a strong feeling that sth/sb exists or is true; confidence that sth/sb is good or right

steel

n:a strong hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon

bridge

n:a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.

fountain

n:a structure from which water is sent up into the air by a pump , used to decorate parks and gardens/yards

building

n:a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls

donkey

n:a stupid or foolish person.

topic

n:a subject that you talk, write or learn about

soap

n:a substance that you use with water for washing your body

disaster

n:a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

emergency

n:a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it

bribe

n:a sum of money or sth valuable that you give or offer to sb to persuade them to help you, especially by doing sth dishonest

debt

n:a sum of money that sb owes

stock

n:a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop/store

miracle

n:a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.

cake

n:a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing .

tree

n:a tall plant that can live a long time. Trees have a thick central wooden stem (the trunk ) from which branches grow, usually with leaves on them.

monitor

n:a television screen used to show particular kinds of information; a screen that shows information from a computer

tar

n:a thick black sticky liquid that becomes hard when cold. Tar is obtained from coal and is used especially in making roads.

oil

n:a thick liquid that is found in rock underground

log

n:a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree n:an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane

thread

n:a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth

weapon

n:a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.

object

n:a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive n:an aim or a purpose

complement

n:a thing that completes or brings to perfection.

event

n:a thing that happens, especially one of importance.

result

n:a thing that is caused or produced because of sth else

fact

n:a thing that is indisputably the case.

incentive

n:a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.

testimony

n:a thing that shows that sth else exists or is true

heading

n:a title printed at the top of a page or at the beginning of a section of a book

hammer

n:a tool with a handle and a heavy metal head, used for breaking things or hitting nails

substance

n:a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities

paradigm

n:a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

pint

n:a unit for measuring liquids and some dry goods. There are 8 pints in a gallon, equal to 0.568 of a litre in the UK and some other countries, and 0.473 of a litre in the US.

second

n:a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in one minute. n:an item that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is not perfect

ounce

n:a unit for measuring weight, ¹⁄₁₆ of a pound, equal to 28.35 grams

acre

n:a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare).

mile

n:a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometers).

inch

n:a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).

pickup

n:a vehicle with low sides and no roof at the back used, for example, by farmers n:an improvement

tiger

n:a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia but becoming increasingly rare.

passion

n:a very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc.

effort

n:a vigorous or determined attempt.

coupon

n:a voucher entitling the holder to a discount for a particular product.

remedy

n:a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation n:drug, medicine, cure

bomb

n:a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown

gun

n:a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells

sword

n:a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle

salt

n:a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food. v:season or preserve with salt.

statesman

n:a wise, experienced and respected political leader

rail

n:a wooden or metal bar placed around sth as a barrier or to provide support

stake

n:a wooden or metal post that is pointed at one end and pushed into the ground in order to support sth, mark a particular place, etc.

term

n:a word or phrase used as the name of sth, especially one connected with a particular type of language

masterpiece

n:a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.

tablet

n:a writing pad. n:a small round solid piece of medicine that you swallow

inventory

n:a written list of all the objects, furniture, etc. in a particular building

lemon

n:a yellow citrus fruit with a lot of sour juice. Slices of lemon and lemon juice are used in cooking and drinks.

bronze

n:a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin.

appendix

n:accessory, appendant, garniture, furniture

practice

n:action rather than ideas

tape

n:adhesive plaster, rubberized fabric n:tape measure

management

n:administration, board

arrival

n:advent.the action or process of arriving.

Easter

n:also Easter Day, Easter Sunday

brush

n:an act of brushing v:remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing.

choice

n:an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose

poke

n:an act of poking someone or something. v:jab or prod (someone or something), especially with one's finger.

bath

n:an act or process of immersing and washing one's body in a large container of water. v:wash (someone) while immersing him or her in a container of water.

role

n:an actor's part in a play, movie, etc..

squirrel

n:an agile tree-dwelling rodent with a bushy tail, typically feeding on nuts and seeds.

dose

n:an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time n:an amount of sth

sum

n:an amount of money

scholarship

n:an amount of money given to sb by an organization to help pay for their education

bill

n:an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges.

pension

n:an amount of money paid regularly by a government or company to sb who is considered to be too old or too ill/sick to work

fee

n:an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services

saving

n:an amount of sth such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend

camel

n:an animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back, used in desert countries for riding on or for carrying goods

slum

n:an area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition

lawn

n:an area of ground covered in short grass in a garden/yard or park, or used for playing a game on

grass

n:an area of ground covered with grass n:a person, usually a criminal, who tells the police about sb's criminal activities and plans

swamp

n:an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing

yard

n:an area outside a building, usually with a hard surface and a surrounding wall

limb

n:an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing

reservation

n:an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you

account

n:an arrangement that sb has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

insurance

n:an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs, for example, if you die or are ill/sick, or if you lose or damage sth

acquisition

n:an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

rebellion

n:an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence

revolution

n:an attempt, by a large number of people, to change the government of a country, especially by violent action

prize

n:an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work

finish

n:an end or final part or stage of something. v:bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.

acrobat

n:an entertainer who performs gymnastic feats.

formal

n:an evening gown. adj:officially sanctioned or recognized.

improvement

n:an example or instance of improving or being improved.

instance

n:an example or single occurrence of something. v:cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an instance or example.

definition

n:an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; the act of stating the meanings of words and phrases

levy

n:an extra amount of money that has to be paid, especially as a tax to the government

bonus

n:an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to sb's wages as a reward

vision

n:an idea or a picture in your imagination n:the ability to see; the area that you can see from a particular position

suggestion

n:an idea or a plan that you mention for sb else to think about

axis

n:an imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which the object turns

neutral

n:an impartial or unbiased country or person.

item

n:an individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.

bruise

n:an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.

conscience

n:an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

cricket

n:an insect related to the grasshoppers. The male produces a characteristic rhythmical chirping sound.

jam

n:an instance of a machine or thing seizing or becoming stuck.

commission

n:an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.

clock

n:an instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room or on the wall of a building (not worn or carried like a watch)

pen

n:an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink

microscope

n:an instrument used in scientific study for making very small things look larger so that you can examine them carefully

interval

n:an intervening time or space. n:a pause; a break in activity.

toy

n:an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something.

declaration

n:an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement

regulation

n:an official rule made by a government or some other authority

courtyard

n:an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle, a large house, etc.

establishment

n:an organization, a large institution or a hotel n:the act of starting or creating sth that is meant to last for a long time

adventure

n:an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events

accessory

n:annex, attachment, appendix, enclosure, adjunct

mammal

n:any animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs, and feeds its young on milk. Cows, humans and whales are all mammals .

season

n:any of the four main periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn/fall and winter

bone

n:any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal

galaxy

n:any of the large systems of stars, etc. in outer space

pitch

n:asphalt, bitumen v:cast, throw, hurl, drop, join

mischief

n:bad behaviour (especially of children) that is annoying but does not cause any serious damage or harm

brick

n:baked clay used for building walls, houses and other buildings; an individual block of this

arbitrary

n:based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

projector

n:bioscope

stall

n:booth, structure of an organization, setup, vendor's stand

cushion

n:buffer n:pad, mat

scrutiny

n:careful and thorough examination

ritual

n:ceremony, ceremonial, rite, observance

word

n:character, letter, calligraphy, symbol, style of writing

fabric

n:cloth, spread, textile

clothing

n:clothes, especially a particular type of clothes

laundry

n:clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing, that are being washed, or that have been washed recently

conflict

n:collision, clash n:controversy

obedience

n:compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.

pyramid

n:cone, taper

treaty

n:convention, pact, joint pledge

shade

n:cool place

nerve

n:courage, valor, audacity, valour

arch

n:cove,archway, arched door

reptile

n:crawler, creeper

trash

n:discarded matter; refuse. rubbish

suspicion

n:doubt, question, disbelief, distrust, incredulity

duck

n:drake

pharmacy

n:drugstore

kidney

n:each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, excreting urine.

version

n:edition, printing plate, print, block of printing, page of a newspaper

lung

n:either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

pole

n:either of the two points at the opposite ends of the line on which the earth or any other planet turns

cheek

n:either side of the face below the eyes

fun

n:enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.

night

n:evening ,dark, darkness, murk, shade, gloominess

surroundings

n:everything that is around or near sb/sth

proof

n:evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement.

credential

n:evidence, proof . to provide sb with credentials

superstition

n:excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.

distress

n:extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. v:cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

knowledge

n:facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

destiny

n:fate, lot, weird

graph

n:figure,chart

entertainment

n:films/movies, music, etc. used to entertain people

bait

n:food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds

preface

n:foreword v:provide (a book) with a preface.

castle

n:fort, fortress, citadel, fortification, earthwork

luck

n:fortune, chance, fate, lot, destiny

independence

n:freedom from political control by other countries

stove

n:furnace, oven, hearth, fire, grate on the ear

petrol

n:gasoline, gas

gum

n:glue, rubber, mucus

zeal

n:great energy or enthusiasm connected with sth that you feel strongly about

delight

n:great pleasure.

metal

n:hardware, metal, metalwork, coherer

ingenious

n:having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things

soul

n:heart, spirit

crane

n:hoist, derrick

weight

n:how heavy sb/sth is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds

propaganda

n:ideas or statements that may be false or exaggerated and that are used in order to gain support for a political leader, party, etc.

nonsense

n:ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are ridiculous or not true n:spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense

behalf

n:in the interests of a person, group, or principle. n: as a representative of.

revenue

n:income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.

inside

n:interior, bosom, seamy side adj: internal, interior, innermost, inscribed

science

n:knowledge about the structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world, based on facts that you can prove, for example by experiments

pasture

n:land covered with grass that is suitable for feeding animals on

toilet

n:lavatory, bathroom

meadow

n:lawn, turf, sod, mead

tenant

n:lessee, renter, leaseholder, tenantry

mail

n:letters and packages conveyed by the postal system. v:send (a letter or package) using the postal system.

string

n:line, wire, thread, route, filament

bread

n:livelihood,money n:a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

amplifier

n:loudspeaker, microphone, megaphone, mike

masculine

n:male, man, male sex, mankind adj:manly

administration

n:management, board

elastic

n:material made with rubber, that can stretch and then return to its original size

rash

n:measles

prescription

n:medication, pharmaceutical, medicament

drug

n:medicine n:poison

wire

n:metal in the form of thin thread; a piece of this

ore

n:mine

lens

n:mirror, glass, looking glass

pop

n:modern popular music of the sort that has been popular since the 1950s, usually with a strong rhythm and simple tunes

rain

n:moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops.

religious

n:monastic adj:relating to or believing in a religion.

cash

n:money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit.

loan

n:money that an organization such as a bank lends and sb borrows

subsidy

n:money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

excess

n:more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable

dog

n:mutt, scoundrel, rascal, bad egg, knave, bad hat

thing

n:object ,matter, affair, business

director

n:one of a group of senior managers who run a company n:a person in charge of a film/movie or play who tells the actors and staff what to do

gear

n:one of a set of toothed wheels that work together to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the engine of a vehicle or the crank of a bicycle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).

component

n:one of several parts of which sth is made

province

n:one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government

constituent

n:one of the parts of sth that combine to form the whole n:a person who lives, and can vote in a constituency

wing

n:one of the parts of the body of a bird, insect or bat that it uses for flying

royalty

n:one or more members of a royal family

module

n:package, building block a unit of a computer system or program that has a particular function

area

n:part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world

cream

n:paste, ointment, oil adj:milky

appetite

n:physical desire for food

column

n:pillar, cylinder, upright

pine

n:pine tree, pinaster

poem

n:poetry, verse, poesy

angle

n:point of view, the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. v:fish, go fishing

bearing

n:position n:the way in which you stand, walk or behave v:(of a person) carry.

state

n:prefecture, province, commonwealth v:announce

matter

n:problem, issue, question

certificate

n:proof v:prove, confirm

barrier

n:protective screen, shelter

institute

n:research institute

wave

n:ripple, surge, storm

guideline

n:rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do sth, especially sth difficult

bacon

n:salt meat

specimen

n:sample a small amount of sth that shows what the rest of it is like

tuition

n:school fee

college

n:school, institute, academy, university, faculty

technology

n:scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines

variety

n:several different sorts of the same thing

space

n:site, place,room

feature

n:something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing

example

n:something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say

supplement

n:something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.

parameter

n:something that decides or limits the way in which sth can be done

entity

n:something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity

bond

n:something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences n:the way in which atoms are held together in a chemical compound

incident

n:something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant n:a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack

mystery

n:something that is difficult to understand or to explain

option

n:something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do

conclusion

n:something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation

trick

n:something that you do to make sb believe sth which is not true, or to annoy sb as a joke

joke

n:something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell

thought

n:something that you think of or remember

compensation

n:something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.

facility

n:space or equipment necessary for doing something.

sample

n:specimen

detective

n:spy ,a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.

steamer

n:steamer ,steamship

tale

n:story, narrative, routine

faith

n:strong religious belief

allowance

n:subsidy

victory

n:success in a game, an election, a war, etc.

abstract

n:summary v:extract

sign

n:symbol, notation, mark, insignia

story

n:tale, narrative, routine

mission

n:task, assignment, duty,

tea

n:tea plant, char, tea leaf

initiative

n:the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for sb to tell you what to do

courage

n:the ability to do sth dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear

intuition

n:the ability to know sth by using your feelings rather than considering the facts

energy

n:the ability to put effort and enthusiasm into an activity, work, etc.

retention

n:the ability to remember things

eyesight

n:the ability to see

insight

n:the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations

sight

n:the ability to see n:the act of seeing sb/sth

patience

n:the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or sth annoying without complaining

comprehension

n:the ability to understand

learning

n:the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.

diversion

n:the act of changing the direction that sb/sth is following, or what sth is used for

attention

n:the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about sth/sb carefully

pursuit

n:the act of looking for or trying to find sth

persuasion

n:the act of persuading sb to do sth or to believe sth

provision

n:the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want; sth that is supplied n:a condition or an arrangement in a legal document v:to supply sb/sth with enough of sth, especially food, to last for a particular period of time

conquest

n:the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force

conversion

n:the act or an instance of converting or the process of being converted.

change

n:the act or instance of making or becoming different. v:make or become different.

limitation

n:the act or process of limiting or controlling sb/sth

laughter

n:the act or sound of laughing

pardon

n:the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense. v:forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offense).

obstruction

n:the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.

expenditure

n:the action of spending funds.the expenditure of taxpayers' money.

use

n:the action of using something or the state of being used for some purpose. v:apply, eat, take

innovation

n:the action or process of innovating.

replacement

n:the action or process of replacing someone or something.

politics

n:the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society

trade

n:the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries

warfare

n:the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or methods

society

n:the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

breath

n:the air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

aspect

n:the appearance of a place, a situation or a person

vicinity

n:the area near or surrounding a particular place.

range

n:the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale.

architecture

n:the art and study of designing buildings

perspective

n:the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.

music

n:the art of writing or playing music

religion

n:the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them

vocabulary

n:the body of words used in a particular language.

gold

n:the colour of gold n:money, jewellery, etc. that is made of gold

despair

n:the complete loss or absence of hope.

niece

n:the daughter of your brother or sister; the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister

Saturday

n:the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday

Tuesday

n:the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday

Sunday

n:the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, thought of as either the first or the last day of the week

Monday

n:the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday, the first day of the working week

Friday

n:the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday

Wednesday

n:the day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday

Thursday

n:the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday

background

n:the details of a person's family, education, experience etc.

longitude

n:the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian , measured in degrees

tail

n:the end of a long train or line of people or vehicles.

monopoly

n:the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.

criticism

n:the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

dial

n:the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc.

resemblance

n:the fact of being or looking similar to sb/sth

repetition

n:the fact of doing or saying the same thing many times

ownership

n:the fact of owning sth

absence

n:the fact of sb being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when sb is away

endurance

n:the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

loss

n:the fact or process of losing something or someone.

evidence

n:the facts, signs or objects that make you believe that sth is true

contempt

n:the feeling that sb/sth is without value and deserves no respect at all

feminine

n:the female sex or gender.

prototype

n:the first design of sth from which other forms are copied or developed

screen

n:the flat surface at the front of a television or computer, on which you see pictures or information

gravity

n:the force that attracts objects in space towards each other, and that on the earth pulls them towards the centre of the planet, so that things fall to the ground when they are dropped

edition

n:the form in which a book is published

advance

n:the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces

belly

n:the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.

government

n:the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state

thrift

n:the habit of saving money and spending it carefully so that none is wasted

rock

n:the hard solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth and some other planets n:also rock music

summit

n:the highest point of a hill or mountain. n:a meeting between heads of government.

elbow

n:the joint between the forearm and the upper arm. v:strike (someone) with one's elbow.

diet

n:the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

ending

n:the last part of a story, film/movie, etc.

president

n:the leader of a republic , especially the US

pope

n:the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who is also the Bishop of Rome

marriage

n:the legal relationship between a husband and wife

duration

n:the length of time that sth lasts or continues

bottom

n:the lowest part of sth

stalk

n:the main stem of a herbaceous plant.

king

n:the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.

Air

n:the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe

capital

n:the most important town or city of a country, usually where the central government operates from

climax

n:the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.

grandmother

n:the mother of your father or mother

environment

n:the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity.

routine

n:the normal order and way in which you regularly do things

palace

n:the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.

stomach

n:the organ inside the body where food goes when you swallow it; the front part of the body below the chest

profile

n:the outline of a person's face when you look from the side, not the front

oven

n:the part of a cooker/stove shaped like a box with a door on the front, in which food is cooked or heated n:furnace, stove, hearth, fire, grate on the ear

root

n:the part of a plant that grows under the ground and absorbs water and minerals that it sends to the rest of the plant

bowel

n:the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.

land

n:the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air.

brow

n:the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair

forehead

n:the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair

front

n:the part or side of sth that faces forward; the side of sth that you look at first

framework

n:the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape

outskirts

n:the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre

youth

n:the period between childhood and adult age.

captain

n:the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft

cause

n:the person or thing that makes sth happen

court

n:the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged

origin

n:the point from which sth starts; the cause of sth

posture

n:the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting

inspiration

n:the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

selection

n:the process of choosing sb/sth from a group of people or things, usually according to a system

storage

n:the process of keeping sth in a particular place until it is needed; the space where things can be kept

transition

n:the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

spelling

n:the process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word.

construction

n:the process or method of building or making sth, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.

software

n:the programs and other operating information used by a computer.

conservation

n:the protection of the natural environment

heat

n:the quality of being hot

importance

n:the quality of being important

loyalty

n:the quality of being loyal to someone or something.

beauty

n:the quality of being pleasing to the senses or to the mind

convenience

n:the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb

tone

n:the quality of sb's voice, especially expressing a particular emotion

truth

n:the quality or state of being true.

speed

n:the rate at which sb/sth moves or travels

stern

n:the rearmost part of a ship or boat. adj:serious and often disapproving; expecting sb to obey you

pulse

n:the regular beat of blood as it is sent around the body, that can be felt in different places, especially on the inside part of the wrist; the number of times the blood beats in a minute

outcome

n:the result or effect of an action or event

privilege

n:the rights and advantages that rich and powerful people in a society have

emperor

n:the ruler of an empire

grammar

n:the rules in a language for changing the form of words and joining them into sentences

physics

n:the scientific study of forces such as heat, light, sound, etc., of relationships between them, and how they affect objects

spring

n:the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow n:a cheerful, lively quality

autumn

n:the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes colder

plot

n:the series of events which form the story of a novel, play, film/movie, etc.

service

n:the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants, and shops/stores

thumb

n:the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.

aunt

n:the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

seed

n:the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow

atom

n:the smallest part of a chemical element that can take part in a chemical reaction

uniform

n:the special set of clothes worn by all members of an organization or a group at work, or by children at school

velocity

n:the speed of sth in a particular direction

ghost

n:the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear

quality

n:the standard of sth when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad sth is

obsession

n:the state in which a person's mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not normal

sex

n:the state of being male or female

poverty

n:the state of being poor

relativity

n:the state of being relative and only able to be judged when compared with sth else

liability

n:the state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

salvation

n:the state of being saved from the power of evil n:a way of protecting sb from danger, disaster, loss, etc.

anxiety

n:the state of feeling nervous or worried that sth bad is going to happen

possession

n:the state of having or owning sth

reliance

n:the state of needing sb/sth in order to survive, be successful, etc.; the fact of being able to rely on sb/sth

deficiency

n:the state of not having, or not having enough of, sth that is essential

condition

n:the state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.

survival

n:the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.

responsibility

n:the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

nationality

n:the status of belonging to a particular nation.

skeleton

n:the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal; a model of this structure

roof

n:the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle

economics

n:the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry

sociology

n:the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

philosophy

n:the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life

language

n:the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area

constitution

n:the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organization is governed by

bureaucracy

n:the system of official rules and ways of doing things that a government or an organization has, especially when these seem to be too complicated

paper

n:the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things

fate

n:the things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to sb/sth

future

n:the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

soil

n:the top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow

core

n:the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds.

therapy

n:the treatment of a physical problem or an illness

reality

n:the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be

shoulder

n:the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body between this and the neck.

summer

n:the warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn/fall

order

n:the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other

dynamic

n:the way in which people or things behave and react to each other in a particular situation

structure

n:the way in which the parts of sth are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts

difference

n:the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which sb/sth has changed

usage

n:the way in which words are used in a language

junk

n:things that are considered useless or of little value

food

n:things that people or animals eat

leisure

n:time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying

overtime

n:time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours n:the money sb earns for doing overtime

duplicate

n:to make an exact copy of sth

fox

n:tod, foxhound

poison

n:toxic, toxicant, venom, pest

clue

n:trail, thread v:uncover

litter

n:trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place.

turbine

n:turbo

combination

n:two or more things joined or mixed together to form a single unit

stuff

n:used to refer in a general way to things that people do, say, think, etc. n:the most important feature of sth; something that sth else is based on or is made from

reel

n:volume, roll, spool, book, examination paper

rubbish

n:waste material; refuse or litter. trash

garbage

n:waste, refuse, trash, rubbish, dump

mud

n:wet earth that is soft and sticky

money

n:what you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things

flour

n:wheat flour

latitude

n:woof n:room, leeway, margin

character

n:word, letter, calligraphy, symbol, style of writing n:all the qualities and features that make a person, groups of people, and places different from others

handwriting

n:writing that is done with a pen or pencil, not printed or typed

mosquito

n:蚊子

traitor

n;a person who gives away secrets about their friends, their country, etc.

newspaper

newsprint,For the first time newspapers are carrying articles which ask openly about the future of the regime.

adjacent

next to or adjoining something else.adjacent rooms

obsolete

no longer produced or used; out of date.

opaque

not able to be seen through; not transparent.

impossible

not able to occur, exist, or be done.

loose

not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.a loose tooth.

irrespective

not taking (something) into account; regardless of.

identity

n:the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.

small

of a size that is less than normal or usual.the room was small and quiet.

large

of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.add a large clove of garlic

big

of considerable size, extent, or intensity.big hazel eyes.

tall

of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.a tall, broad-shouldered man.

petty

of little importance; trivial. the petty divisions of party politics.

less

of lower rank or importance.

worse

of poorer quality or a lower standard; less good or desirable. the accommodations were awful, and the food was worse.

central

of, at, or forming the center.

junior

of, for, or denoting young or younger people.junior tennis

resistant

offering resistance to something or someone.some of the old churches are resistant to change.

observation

opinion, view, suggestion, idea, say

contrary

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.

another

other

bitter

painful, miserable.having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

image

picture, photo, photograph,graphics, presentation。 a simile or metaphor. he uses the image of a hole to describe emotional emptiness。

needle

pin, acupuncture, pointer, injection, hour hand

prestige

popularity,widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

immigrant

population,a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.Another theme running through the huge demo was solidarity with refugees and immigrants .

on

prep:in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface

minus

prep:used when you subtract (= take away) one number or thing from another one

ready

prepare, do, run, manage, handle, deal with

predominant

present as the strongest or main element.its predominant color was white.同义词: main, chief, principal, most important, primary, prime, central, leading

former

previous adj:having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing.

loud

producing or capable of producing much noise; easily audible. they were kept awake by loud music.

neither

pron:not one nor the other of two things or people. Neither answer is correct.

due

proper, appropriate, fitting, suitable, proper and right. expected at or planned for at a certain time.the baby's due in August

characteristic

property, feature, behavior, identity, characteristical

lever

pry, pry bar. a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.In Book II Heron discusses lifting heavy objects with a lever , a pulley, a wedge, or a screw.

sensitive

quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones.

calm

quiet,cool, sober, dispassionate.(of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.keep calm , she told herself

unusual

rare,not habitually or commonly occurring or done.

discount

rebate, allowance.many stores will offer a discount on bulk purchases

approval

recognition, admission, acknowledgment, acceptance, confession,approbation, commendation, accolade

denial

refusal, rejection, denial, decline, no, repudiation.the action of declaring something to be untrue.she shook her head in denial

refusal

rejection, denial, decline, no, repudiation

decimal

relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten.decimal arithmetic

copy

replicate, duplicate, reproduce

similar

resembling without being identical.a soft cheese similar to Brie.

critic

reviewer a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.

suitable

right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.these toys are not suitable for children under five.

skilled

ripe, mature,fine, refined, precise, excellent, seminal

several

separate or respective. the two levels of government sort out their several responsibilities.

torment

severe physical or mental suffering.their deaths have left both families in torment

bud

shoot,a compact knoblike growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.

expression

show

comparable

similar,(of a person or thing) able to be likened to another.flaked stone and bone tools comparable to Neanderthal man's tools.

individual

single; separate.

upper

situated above another part.his upper arm.

far

situated at a great distance in space or time.the far reaches of the universe.

cunning

sly.having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. a cunning look came into his eyes

football

soccer

amateur

spare time, afterhours,lover, fan

athlete

sportsman,contestant

monument

stele, upright stone tablet a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.

static

still, tranquil, rigid, cataleptic, stirless lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting.

formation

structure, configuration, construction。 the action of forming or process of being formed. the formation of the Great Rift Valley。

discipline

subject, branch of learning,punish, reprimand,control, restrain the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

enough

sufficient, adequate, ample

helpful

superior, advantageous, better, advanced, beneficial.people are friendly and helpful.

form

take shape,table,shape

skill

the ability to do something well; expertise.difficult work, taking great skill.

revenge

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands. other spurned wives have taken public revenge on their husbands.

dictation

the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.

succession

the action or process of inheriting a title, office, property, etc.. the new king was already elderly at the time of his succession.

investment

the action or process of investing money for profit or material result.a debate over private investment in road-building.

audience

the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting. the orchestra was given an enthusiastic ovation from the audience.

uncle

the brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt.

shape

the external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.she liked the shape of his nose.

hearing

the faculty of perceiving sounds.

April

the fourth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the second month of spring.

shell

the hard protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean.cowrie shells.

ankle

the joint connecting the foot with the leg.an ankle injury

finance

the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

bulk

the mass or magnitude of something large.

composition

the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. the social composition of villages.

that

the other.introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.she said that she was satisfied .

address

the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated. they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch.

body

the physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.

little

the plants will grow into little bushes

locality

the position or site of something.

postage

the sending or conveying of letters and parcels by mail.the free postage that members of Congress enjoy

voice

the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.Meg raised her voice.

All

the whole amount of

some

to some extent; somewhat.when you get to the majors, the rules change some.

each

to, for, or by every one of a group (used after a noun or an amount). they cost $35 each

time

travel through space and time.

canal

tube, pipe, duct, control, vessel, channel, ditch, drain

abnormal

unusual,deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

eager

urgent, impatient, imperative,hot, burning, ardent, popular

own

used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person mentioned.they can't handle their own children.

separate

v:detach, divide, space out,

list

v:enumerate n:eye, item, order

complete

v:finish making or doing. adj:including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole

overturn

v:if sth overturns , or if sb overturns it, it turns upside down or on its side

correlate

v:if two or more facts, figures, etc. correlate or if a fact, figure, etc. correlates with another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other

curse

v:invoke or use a curse against.

gauge

v:measure, survey n:regulation, rule, plan, compass, divider

flap

v:pat, slap ,shake

exercise

v:practice, drill, practise

compass

v:surround, encircle.go around (something) in a circular course.

loom

v:to appear important or threatening and likely to happen soon n:a machine for making cloth by twisting threads between other threads which go in a different direction loom large :to be worrying or frightening and seem hard to avoid The prospect of war loomed large.

reverse

v:to change sth completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before. exchange two things. invert.

dye

v:to change the colour of sth, especially by using a special liquid or substance

seal

v:to close an envelope, etc. by sticking the edges of the opening together

pose

v:to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with v:to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people

handle

v:to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion

articulate

v:to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words adj:expressive

escape

v:to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave

relish

v:to get great pleasure from sth; to want very much to do or have sth

streamline

v:to give sth a smooth even shape so that it can move quickly and easily through air or water

bang

v:to hit sth in a way that makes a loud noise

parachute

v:to jump from an aircraft using a parachute

moan

v:to make a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering or sexual pleasure .complain, grumble, gripe, holler, beef

howl

v:to make a long, loud cry

wash

v:to make sth/sb clean using water and usually soap

pepper

v:to put pepper on food n:a powder made from dried berries (called peppercorns ), used to give a hot flavour to food

repair

v:to restore sth that is broken, damaged or torn to good condition

freight

v:to send or carry goods by air, sea or train n: goods that are transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries/trucks; the system of transporting goods in this way

tremble

v:to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc.

sprinkle

v:to shake small pieces of sth or drops of a liquid on sth

okay

well, fine

grain

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.

any

whichever,every

regardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.they were determined to carry on regardless.

marvelous

wonderful, fantastic,amazing causing great wonder; extraordinary. marvelous technological toys

fantastic

wonderful,absurd,unheard-of imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality. novels are capable of mixing fantastic and realistic elements


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