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adjective
different from what is usual; not ordinary
"Today is special because it is my birthday."
noun
a soft, white food made from soybeans, often used instead of meat
"I cooked tofu with vegetables for dinner."
verb
trying hard to do something (not standard English; people usually say “making an effort” or “trying”)
"I am efforting to finish my homework before dinner. (Better: I am trying to finish my homework before dinner.)"
noun
a student who is very good at math, often in math competitions
"She is a mathlete and practices math problems every day."
noun
A part of a company's profit that is paid to people who own stock in the company.
"The company paid a dividend of $1 per share to its investors."
noun
A student who has already finished their first degree (like a Bachelor's degree) and is now studying for a higher degree (like a Master's or PhD).
"She is a postgraduate student at Oxford University."
verb
to leave a person, place, or thing and not come back
"They had to abandon the car because it broke down on the road."
adjective
able to do things by yourself without needing help
"My daughter is very independent and can dress herself."
verb
thought about what might happen or what might be true, without being sure
"People speculated about why she left the party early."
English Translation
Muhammad (a male given name)
"Muhammad is a very common name in many countries."
noun
a spoken request for help or blessing, often to a god
"The priest began the meeting with a short invocation."
noun
the work or process of covering a surface with tiles (small flat pieces of clay, stone, or similar material)
"We chose white tiling for the kitchen wall."
adjective
having an even surface, not rough
"This table is smooth, so it feels nice to touch."
adjective
not straight; bending in a smooth round line
"The road is curved, so drive slowly."
adjective
turned into a different shape by bending or turning
"The rope was twisted into a tight knot."
verb
to make someone or something become very thin and weak
"The illness made him emaciate over several months."
verb
to make something straight, not bent or curved
"She used a brush to straighten her hair."
verb
to press something so it becomes smaller or flatter
"Please compress the box so it fits in the bag."
adjective
having a very strong smell or taste, often sharp and a little unpleasant
"The pungent smell of onions filled the kitchen."
noun
an action where people do not buy or use something to show they disagree
"Many people decided to boycott the store after the bad news."
noun
the bottom part of a window or door opening, often a flat piece that you can touch or sit things on
"I put the flower pot on the window sill."
noun
a plant with thick, pointed leaves, often used to help soothe skin
"I put aloe gel on my sunburn."
adverb
In a way that is planned or intended; on purpose.
"She deliberately spilled her drink to get his attention."
adjective
not able to be passed through or entered
"The thick wall was impenetrable, so we could not get through it."
noun
a low, deep, continuous sound, like thunder or a truck far away
"I heard a rumbling noise in the sky before the rain started."
noun
A loud, high-pitched cry or scream.
"The girl let out a shriek when she saw the spider."
noun
a place where people go for a holiday, often with hotels and things to do
"We stayed at a beach resort for three nights."
adjective
Feeling or showing sadness or grief
"She looked sorrowful after hearing the bad news."
verb
Moving quickly and in a hurried way, often over rough ground or obstacles.
"We were scrambling up the hill to reach the top before sunset."
noun
a large supply of something that is stored for future use
"The family kept a stockpile of canned food for emergencies."
noun
A special liquid that people drink, often thought to have magic powers, like making someone brave or making someone fall in love.
"The wizard gave the knight a strong potion to make him brave before the battle."
noun
a sad feeling because something was not as good as you hoped
"I felt disappointment when I did not get the job."
noun
a small, sharp object that you throw, like a dart (old use)
"He felt a dard of pain in his side."
noun
a show where people and animals do tricks, often in a big tent
"We went to the circus and watched the clowns."
noun
a mark on the skin that stays after a cut, burn, or other injury heals
"He has a small scar on his hand from a knife cut."
noun
the act of mixing things, especially cards, so the order changes
"She is shuffling the cards before the game."
verb
to cross or pass through something, especially at an angle
"Two streets intersect at the corner of my house."
noun
the act of buying and selling goods, especially in an illegal way
"The police arrested a group for drug trafficking."
noun
A person or company that delivers documents, packages, or messages.
"I sent the important documents by courier."
noun
parts of a play, movie, or book where the action happens in one place at one time
"My favorite scenes in the movie are at the beach."
noun
the act of putting things into a vehicle, machine, or container
"The loading of the truck took one hour."
noun
A large company that owns many smaller companies that are very different from each other.
"That company is a conglomerate with businesses in food, electronics, and media."
adjective
Quiet and polite. A demure person does not talk much or draw attention to themselves.
"She gave him a demure smile."
verb
To correct something that is wrong.
"I need to rectify the mistake I made on the report."
adjective
calm and relaxed; not angry or excited
"After a long walk, I felt mellow and ready to rest."
noun
a plant with large leaves and dark purple berries, often called pokeweed
"Some people call pokeweed plants pokeroot."
noun
The power to make your own choices or decisions.
"She left the company of her own volition; nobody forced her."
adjective
having no legal or official power
"The contract was judged null, so it did not count."
English Translation
Ferdowsi (a person’s name)
"In class, we read a short story from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh."
noun
a public act of saying that a person or group did something wrong, often in a direct way
"The coach gave the team a callout for being late to practice."
noun
a person who usually follows what most people do or think
"He is a conformist and wears the same style as his friends."
adjective
showing very strong interest and energy for something
"She is zealous about learning English and studies every day."
noun
A narrow part of a road or path that causes traffic to slow down or stop.
"There are often bottlenecks on the highway during rush hour."
adjective
having all sides of different lengths (used for a triangle)
"This triangle is scalene because all three sides are different."
noun
a test you do to learn what will happen
"We did an experiment to see how fast ice melts in the sun."
verb
to try very hard to do something or to reach a goal
"She strives to get good grades at school."
noun
a state of great confusion, noise, or worry
"The city was in turmoil after the big storm."
noun
a desire to do things in a way that is not reasonable or is against what most people think is right
"Out of pure perversity, he refused to take the easy route and chose the hardest one."
noun
a public meeting where people show support for a person, idea, or group
"The team had a late rally and won the game."
noun
large groups of people in one place
"Big crowds filled the stadium for the football game."
noun
A border or something placed along a border.
"The gardener is edging the lawn to make it look neat."
adjective
important or interesting enough to get attention
"Her hard work is noteworthy."
noun
the time when a bird, animal, or insect loses old feathers, skin, or hair and grows new ones
"In autumn, many birds moult and grow new feathers."
noun
a change into the opposite, especially when something becomes so extreme that it turns into its opposite
"After years of being very strict, his parenting changed into the opposite, and he became very relaxed."
noun
a person who does not feel or show thanks for kindness
"After all the help he got, he did not even say thank you, so she called him an ingrate."
adjective
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
"This is my first day at this school."
noun
A place where legal trials happen. It is where a judge and lawyers make decisions about laws and if someone broke the law.
"The trial will take place in the court tomorrow."
noun
a person who travels in a car, bus, train, plane, or boat but does not drive it
"All passengers must wear seat belts on the bus."
verb
to help a person get better after illness, injury, or addiction, so they can live normally again
"After the accident, she worked with a therapist to rehabilitate her leg."
verb
to take something apart, piece by piece
"They dismantled the old bed and moved it out of the room."
noun
the act of taking something apart into pieces
"The workers are dismantling the old table before moving it."
adjective
making other people wish they had the same thing
"She has an enviable job with good pay and short hours."
adverb
in a way that cannot be avoided
"If you do not save money, you will inevitably run out one day."
noun
plural of ban: An official order that stops something from being used or done.
"The school bans cell phones in class."
verb
Past tense and past participle of 'buy'. To get something by paying money for it.
"I bought a new book yesterday."