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adjective
so small or slight that you cannot notice it
"There was an imperceptible change in his voice when he spoke."
verb
connecting two or more things together
"She is linking her phone to the speaker with Bluetooth."
noun
a strong feeling of interest and excitement about something
"She spoke with enthusiasm about her new job."
noun
a sore place on the skin or inside the body that does not heal easily
"The doctor said the sore on his leg was an ulcer."
noun
Italian for 'well' or 'good'. It is sometimes used in English, often in a musical context.
"The pianist played the piece *bene*, with great skill and feeling."
adjective
possible in the future, but not sure
"This plan has potential, but it needs more work."
noun
A model of a person or thing. It is often used for teaching or testing.
"The store uses a dummy to display the new clothes."
English Translation
stream
"In German, "Strom" can mean electricity, so the power bill may say "Strom.""
noun
The image you see when you look in a mirror, in water, or on a shiny surface.
"I could see my reflection in the window."
noun
People who are in the same group as you, especially for school work or a project.
"My groupmates and I are working on a presentation about climate change."
noun
Sexual activity that is not considered normal or natural by many people. It often refers to anal sex or oral sex.
"The law against sodomy was changed in many countries."
noun
a fixed idea about a person or a group that is often too simple and often not true
"It is wrong to stereotype people by their age."
noun
energy that travels out from a place as waves or tiny parts, like light or heat
"The doctor explained that the X-ray uses a small amount of radiation."
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 social system where men have most of the power and women have less power
"Some people say patriarchy makes it harder for women to get the same chances as men."
adjective
easily hurt or upset by what people say or do
"He is sensitive about his height, so please do not joke about it."
noun
Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power.
"The politician was accused of corruption after accepting bribes."
verb
Past tense and past participle of 'interpret'.
"The teacher interpreted the poem for the students."
noun
a change that makes something fit a new situation or purpose
"Moving to a new country was a big adaptation for her."
conjunction
Used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising or unexpected.
"Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
noun
an insulting word for a person who seems mentally ill or very dangerous
"He called the driver a psycho, but that was rude."
adjective
Relating to one specific person; private.
"This is my personal opinion; you may not agree."
noun
A part that someone plays in a movie, play, or show.
"She played the role of the princess in the play."
noun
a short time when you stop doing something, or when something stops working
"There was a short lapse in the internet, and the video stopped."
verb
to undo a pretzel shape; to straighten something that is twisted like a pretzel
"I tried to unpretzel the twisted bread before it went in the oven."
noun
The act of explaining or understanding something.
"The student gave his interpretation of the poem."
noun
a sign that shows what is true, what is happening, or what may happen
"A high fever can be an indication of an infection."
adjective
Seeming very impressive or grand, but not always practical or realistic.
"The company had grandiose plans to build a huge skyscraper, but they didn't have enough money."
adverb
according to ideas or rules, not based on real life or real tests
"Theoretically, this plan should save money, but we need to try it first."
adjective
happening sometimes, but not often and not regularly
"We had sporadic rain during the day, so I carried an umbrella."
noun
a low or middle rank in the army, police, or similar groups, above a corporal and below a lieutenant
"The sergeant told the new soldiers what to do."
noun
a substance that can make people or animals sick or can kill them if they eat it, drink it, or breathe it in
"The bottle had poison inside, so we called the police."
noun
a strong light that makes one place or person very bright, often on a stage
"The actor stood in the spotlight on the stage."
noun
Something that attracts or tempts someone to do something.
"The promise of money can lure people into making bad decisions."
noun
the act of making something longer or larger
"We built an extension on the back of the house for a new kitchen."
noun
The ability to see what might happen in the future.
"The company showed great foresight by investing in new technology."
adjective
Well-known or easily recognized because of having been seen, heard, or experienced before.
"The teacher's face was familiar to all the students."
noun
The act of changing something, usually to improve it.
"The company made a revision to the plan to include more details."
verb
To change something in order to improve it.
"I need to revise my essay before I hand it in."
verb
To become bigger in size or amount.
"When you blow air into a balloon, it will expand."
noun
a spoken or written request for someone to come to an event or place
"I got an invitation to my friend’s birthday party."
noun
A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several stems of similar size growing from the ground.
"My mother planted some rose shrubs in the garden."
noun
a door, gate, or place where you go in
"The entrance to the building is on the left."
adjective
rude and not polite, often about words, jokes, or behavior
"He told a vulgar joke at dinner, and people felt uncomfortable."
adjective
Feeling very tired, especially after working hard or for a long time.
"After a long day at school, she felt very weary and went to bed early."
verb
To fill something until it is very full.
"I stuffed all my clothes into the suitcase."
adjective
lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary
"She has a permanent job at the hospital."
noun
The act of running after someone or something to catch them.
"The dog likes to chase squirrels in the park."
noun
a tool that shows direction, like north, south, east, and west
"We used a compass to find north on our hike."
noun
a man-made glass that looks like an opal, with a milky color and a soft shine
"She wore an opalite necklace that looked like it changed color in the light."
noun
a cut or injury on the skin or body, often caused by an accident or fight
"He got a deep wound on his leg from falling off the bike."
noun
a person who thinks they are very important and wants a lot of attention and praise
"He is such a narcissist that he talks about himself all the time."
noun
a person who tries to reach an agreement between two sides
"The negotiator helped the two companies agree on a price."
verb
To run away from danger or something scary.
"The people had to flee from their homes because of the fire."
adjective
able to change what people think or do
"She is an influential teacher, and many students follow her advice."
noun
the power to change how someone thinks or acts
"Her teacher had a big influence on her love of reading."
noun
Plants that are grown for food or other uses.
"The farmer grew a large crop of corn this year."
noun
the work of growing crops and raising animals for food
"Agriculture is important because it helps produce food for people."
verb
To put something in the ground and cover it with dirt.
"We will bury the treasure in the backyard."
noun
small, rough seed cases that stick to clothes or animal fur
"Burs stuck to my socks after the walk in the field."
adjective
Covered with burs (prickly seed coverings).
"The dog came back from the woods with a burry coat."
noun
Something that is very valuable, like gold, silver, or jewels.
"Pirates often bury their treasure on a secret island."
noun
a sea animal with a hard shell, two large claws, and many legs
"We ate lobster at a small seafood restaurant."
adjective
not easy to notice or understand; small but important
"There is a subtle smell of coffee in the room."
adjective
easily broken or damaged; fragile.
"Be careful with that glass vase; it's very delicate."
verb
to make a liquid flow from one place to another, usually from a container
"Please pour some water into the glass."
verb
to move a spoon or tool around in food or a drink to mix it
"Stir the soup slowly so it does not burn."
adjective
not for other people to see, hear, or know about
"I need a private talk with you."
noun
(British, informal) A friendly way to speak to a man, often someone you do not know well, like a customer or person on the street
"Can you help me with this, gov?"
noun
a long, thin piece of cotton, silk, or other material used for sewing
"I need a black thread to sew this button on."
noun
the health, safety, and happiness of a person or group
"The new rules are for the welfare of children."
noun
a small, round piece of bread, often used for sandwiches
"I made a sandwich with a soft bun for lunch."