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noun
the area of the body between the anus and the genitals
"The doctor checked the perineum during the exam."
English Translation
perennial
"In Latin, this word can describe something that lasts for many years."
verb
to gather information little by little from different places
"I gleaned some useful tips from the article."
noun
A large farm animal that gives milk and is often raised for meat.
"The farmer milks the cow every morning."
noun
A device that automatically controls the temperature of a room, building, or piece of equipment.
"We turned up the thermostat because it was cold inside."
noun
Something that can be seen and studied, often something unusual or interesting.
"The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural phenomenon."
noun
a person who had a job or position before someone else
"My predecessor was the manager before me."
adjective
tried but not done successfully
"He attempted to fix the bike, but it still did not work."
noun
The state of having two parts or aspects.
"There is a duality in human nature: we can be both good and bad."
noun
A person or thing that travels from place to place without staying in one place for very long.
"He was a rover, never staying in one city for more than a few months."
noun
A curved piece of glass or plastic used in eyeglasses, cameras, and other objects to help focus light.
"My eyeglasses have lenses that help me see far away."
noun
a number written with a point (.) that shows a part of a whole, like 0.5
"Write the answer as a decimal, not as a fraction."
noun
a person whose job is to make, fix, and open locks
"I called a locksmith because I locked my keys in the car."
proper noun
an ancient Greek thinker (a philosopher) known for saying that everything is always changing
"In class, we read a short quote from Heraclitus."
noun
a long strip of land or area that is cut or cleared, especially when cutting grass or crops
"The machine cut a wide swath through the tall grass."
adjective
Giving off light because of being very hot. This is how old light bulbs work.
"The old-fashioned light bulb was incandescent, producing a warm glow."
noun
rude or offensive language, especially swear words
"The teacher asked the students not to use profanity in class."
adjective
having many small, light brown spots on the skin, usually on the face or arms
"She has a freckled face and red hair."
noun
a practice game in sports, often between two groups from the same team
"The team had a scrimmage after practice."
noun
two long wooden or metal poles that you strap to your legs so you can walk higher above the ground
"The clown walked on stilts at the show."
verb
to kiss and touch someone in a loving way for a long time
"They were canoodling on the sofa while watching a movie."
noun
A set of computer programs that help people work together on projects, especially when writing code. It keeps track of changes so you can go back to older versions.
"I use Git to keep track of the changes I make to my website."
adjective
too polite in a way that does not feel real
"He gave a smarmy smile and said my idea was perfect."
adjective
not able to believe something; showing doubt or disbelief
"She gave him an incredulous look when he said he finished the work in one hour."
adjective
Very thin and weak; not having much flesh or muscle.
"The stray cat was scrawny and looked like it hadn't eaten in days."
noun
The feelings or ideas that a word makes you think about in addition to its literal or main meaning.
"The word 'home' has positive connotations of warmth and family."
noun
The steering wheel of a ship or boat.
"The captain was at the helm, guiding the ship safely through the storm."
noun
A person or thing that is completely different from another.
"Black is the opposite of white."
noun
A person or group who is against you in a game, contest, or argument.
"In the soccer game, our opponent was very strong."
verb
To do what someone tells you to do, or to follow a rule or law. It means you act as instructed.
"The dog always obeys its owner when she calls its name."
noun
dark marks on the skin caused by a hit or fall
"I fell off my bike and got bruises on my knees."
noun
A public display of works of art or items of interest, often held in a museum or gallery.
"We went to an exhibition of paintings by famous artists."
noun
A mark on your skin. It appears after you bump into something or get hit. It is usually blue or purple at first.
"I fell and got a big bruise on my leg."
verb
To accept that something is true or exists.
"I acknowledge that I made a mistake."
noun
a type of price index that compares today’s prices with prices in a base time, using the base time’s list of goods and amounts
"The report used a Laspeyres index to compare prices this year with prices in 2015."
noun
An awkward or careless handling of something.
"He made a fumble while trying to catch the ball."
noun
the act of choosing or ordering someone to become a priest or minister in a church
"Her ordainment as a minister took place on Sunday."
noun
people or animals that live in a particular place
"City dwellers often use buses and trains."
adjective
Useful and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
"Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile activity."
verb
To give something out to many people.
"The teacher will distribute the tests after everyone is quiet."
adverb
In front; in or to a place that is further forward.
"The car in front is moving ahead."
noun
Water in the form of a gas. It is made when water is heated to its boiling point.
"The kettle is boiling and steam is coming out."
adverb
After a long time, or after many things have happened.
"It took a long time, but eventually, I learned how to ride a bike."
noun
a slow increase in loudness in music
"The music rose in a crescendo and then became quiet again."
adjective
Something that is advisable is a good idea to do.
"It is advisable to wear a coat in cold weather."
verb
damages or breaks something on purpose so it cannot work well
"Someone sabotages the machine by cutting a wire."
noun
the right to sell a company's goods or services in a certain area
"She owns a fast-food franchise near the station."
noun
loose underwear for women, with legs, used especially in the past
"In the old photo, the women are wearing bloomers under their skirts."
noun
When there is not enough of something.
"There is a lack of rain this year, so the crops are dying."
noun
the state of not being good enough
"She felt a sense of inadequacy when she compared herself to others."
noun
A period of three months, especially one of the three periods into which a pregnancy is divided.
"The first trimester of pregnancy is often the most difficult."
verb
To bring something back to life or strength.
"The cold water helped to revive the tired runner."
noun
a person who talks about a sports game on TV, radio, or online while it is happening
"The commentator explained what happened in the last minute of the match."
English Translation
glottal stop (a small throat sound)
"In Arabic class, we learned how to write the hamza."
noun
The center of an activity, region, or network.
"New York City is a major transportation hub."
noun
Something you buy or keep to remember a place, event, or person.
"I bought a souvenir t-shirt when I visited London."
adjective
willing to agree or accept what someone suggests
"She was amenable to the new plan."
noun
A condition where someone loses their memory.
"After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember his name."
noun
A group of things that belong together or are similar.
"This is a set of books by the same author."
adjective
Causing a lot of pain or suffering, either physical or emotional.
"The wait for the test results was agonizing."
verb
To crush something so it has folds or wrinkles.
"She crumpled the piece of paper and threw it away."
noun
A decoration made of hanging threads or cords, often attached to the edge of clothing or furniture.
"The scarf has a long fringe."
verb
To assign or attribute a trait or characteristic to something or someone.
"The author tends to traitify her characters with very specific habits."
noun
a person who makes a very loud, high scream
"The shrieker in the back row screamed when the lights went out."
noun
A false and bad statement that hurts someone's reputation.
"He said something bad about her, and she said it was slander."
verb
To spend more money than you usually do.
"I decided to splurge on a new dress for the party."
noun
plants with soft green leaves that look like feathers and do not make flowers
"We have ferns in pots by the window."
adjective
Growing or spreading very quickly and uncontrollably.
"The weeds were rampant in the garden after the rain."
noun
a quick, repeated sound, especially in music or in a bird’s song
"The singer added a trill at the end of the note."
noun
A painkiller medicine, often used for headaches and toothaches. It usually contains multiple ingredients like aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and caffeine.
"I have a terrible headache, so I'm going to take a citramon."
noun
A person who chooses not to marry or have sexual relations, usually for religious reasons.
"The priest is celibate."
adverb
in a way that shows you notice and understand things quickly
"She listened perceptively and asked the right questions."
noun
a group of things or people that are similar in some way
"This store sells all sorts of fruits."
verb
To want something very much, especially something that you cannot have or that is far away.
"I yearn to see my family again."