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noun
A priest is a religious leader or official. They often perform religious ceremonies.
"The priests led the prayers at the church."
adjective
Fair and showing good judgment.
"It's reasonable to expect people to be on time for meetings."
verb
To trip or nearly fall while walking or running.
"He stumbled over a rock on the path and almost fell."
verb
to show a feeling or thought by words, actions, or looks
"She expressed her happiness with a big smile."
verb
To have met someone and know them a little.
"I am not very acquainted with my new neighbors yet."
verb
To announce something publicly or officially.
"The president will proclaim a national holiday."
adjective
Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders.
"The student was recalcitrant and refused to do his homework."
verb
To say something suddenly and without thinking about it first.
"She blurted out the answer without raising her hand."
verb
To cook food by heating it in an oven or over a fire.
"We are roasting a chicken for dinner tonight."
verb
To tell or encourage a person or animal to go away by shouting 'shoo!' or making a similar sound.
"I had to shoo the cat away from the table."
verb
To tell someone or something to go away, often by waving your hands or saying 'shoo'. It's a way to gently make them leave.
"I shooed the cat off the table because it was eating my lunch."
noun
The way a person behaves, looks, and speaks to other people.
"The teacher had a friendly demeanor, which made the students feel comfortable."
adjective
Something that is remarkable is special and worth paying attention to.
"She has a remarkable ability to learn new languages quickly."
adjective
Not interested in or concerned about something.
"He was indifferent to the suffering of others."
noun
A sound that continues to be heard after it is made because it bounces off surfaces.
"The reverberation in the empty church made it hard to understand what the priest was saying."
verb
To come out of something and become visible.
"The sun will emerge from behind the clouds soon."
noun
A state of great worry, sadness, or pain.
"She felt great distress when she lost her job."
noun
A unit of length, mostly used for measuring the depth of water. It is equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters).
"The ship sailed into waters of 20 fathoms deep."
noun
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
"She was lost in reverie, thinking about her vacation."
noun
A bird in stories of the past, often said to calm the sea when it makes its nest.
"She remembered the halcyon days of her childhood."
verb
To try to find out the truth about something, such as a crime, accident, or problem.
"The police are investigating the robbery."
adjective
Not important or related to what is being discussed or considered.
"The student's question was irrelevant to the topic of the lesson."
noun
A natural feeling or tendency to behave in a particular way.
"He has a propensity for getting into trouble."
verb
The past tense of the verb 'draw'. To draw means to make a picture using a pen, pencil, or other tool.
"She drew a beautiful picture of a flower."
noun
A type of food made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, mixed with spices and seasonings, and usually stuffed into a casing.
"I had a sausage for breakfast this morning."
noun
A small animal with a soft body and no shell, similar to a snail.
"I found some slugs eating the lettuce in my garden."
noun
A type of dragon from old stories, often described as a large snake or serpent. It usually does not have wings or legs.
"In the story, the brave knight fought the wyrm to save the princess."
noun
A straight, short line that is put above a vowel in some languages to show that the vowel should be pronounced in a certain way. It usually indicates a long sound.
"The word 'data' sometimes has a macron over the 'a' to show it is pronounced as a long 'a'."
verb
To push someone or something quickly with your finger or a pointed object.
"He was poking the fire with a stick."
verb
To be in charge of or to operate a machine or place.
"The soldiers were manning the barricades."
verb
To go and get something or someone and bring them back.
"Please fetch me a glass of water from the kitchen."
adjective
Relating to the countryside, not the city.
"Many people like to live in rural areas because it is quiet."
adjective
Causing feelings of sadness and sympathy.
"The poor puppy looked pathetic in the rain."
noun
A visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.
"She is the embodiment of grace and elegance."
adjective
Not fresh or new; old and unpleasant.
"The bread is stale because it was left out overnight."
verb
To think about something again, especially when you have already made a decision.
"The boss asked me to reconsider my resignation."
verb
To think carefully about something, usually before making a decision.
"Please consider my application for the job."
verb
To walk in a proud way, often sticking out your chest and holding your head high.
"The peacock was strutting around the garden, showing off its beautiful feathers."
noun
Money that is paid to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped.
"The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the child."
noun
The main force or impact of something unpleasant.
"The small island took the full brunt of the hurricane."
adjective
Useful and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
"Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile activity."
noun
A very old and offensive word for a person who is not very intelligent. This word is not used today because it is considered rude.
"He acted like a complete moron and spilled juice all over the table."
verb
To get rid of something that you no longer want or need.
"He was caught ditching class to go to the movies."
verb
To make someone angry or annoyed.
"He was provoking his little brother by taking his toys."
pronoun
Used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily understood.
"My brother is a doctor. He works at the hospital."
noun
The base or foundation on which something stands or is supported.
"Honesty is a fundament of any good relationship."
noun
The opening at the end of the body where solid waste leaves.
"The doctor examined the patient's anus."
determiner
Used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). It means 'one' or 'a single'. It is used to show that you are talking about something for the first time.
"I ate an apple for lunch."
verb
To accidentally let a liquid or other substance flow out of its container.
"I was carrying a cup of coffee and I ended up spilling it on the floor."
English Translation
game
"They played a quick 'partie' of chess during their lunch break. (They played a quick game of chess)"
adjective
Necessary and important as a part of a whole.
"Good teamwork is integral to the success of this project."
noun
A doctor's opinion about how someone will recover from an illness.
"The doctor gave a good prognosis for the patient's recovery."
noun
The ability to start things on your own.
"She showed initiative by starting the project without being asked."
noun
A flow of air, usually cold, that enters a room or building.
"I felt a cold draught coming from under the door."
noun
A long period of time when there is very little or no rain.
"The drought caused many plants to die."
noun
A machine or piece of equipment used in the home to do a particular job.
"The washing machine is a useful appliance."
noun
The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet (uppercase Σ, lowercase σ or ς).
"Sigma is often used in math equations."
noun
Very small pieces of energy that make up light and other electromagnetic radiation.
"Sunlight is made of many photons."
noun
The ability or right to use or see something.
"You need a password to access the computer."
noun
A long look at something.
"She had a loving gaze in her eyes when she looked at her baby."
verb
To make something longer or larger.
"We need to extend the fence to keep the dog in the yard."
noun
A special quality or characteristic that someone or something has.
"Kindness is a good trait to have."
noun
Communication by exchanging letters.
"I have a lot of correspondence to answer today."
verb
To write or draw something quickly and carelessly.
"The child likes to scribble with crayons on paper."
noun
A type of sport where two people try to throw each other to the ground.
"The two men wrestle in the ring."
noun
the activity of buying and selling things to make money
"She started a small business selling handmade jewelry."
verb
To set something again, or to return it to its original setting or condition.
"I had to reset the computer because it froze."
adjective
Something that is correct is right or true. It has no mistakes.
"The answer to the math problem is correct."
noun
A bag made of thin rubber or plastic which is filled with air or gas. Balloons are often brightly colored and used for decoration or as toys.
"The children were playing with balloons at the party."
adjective
Very tired; exhausted.
"After running the marathon, I was completely knackered."