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noun
a small mat that you put in front of a door to wipe dirt from your shoes
"Please wipe your shoes on the doormat before you come in."
adjective
Moving toward or tending to move toward something.
"The plant's roots are adient to the water source."
noun
a lucky or unexpected success that happens by chance
"Winning the game was a fluke; I didn’t even practice!"
noun
a quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a good way
"The elegance of her dress made everyone look at her."
adjective
Paying close attention to someone or something.
"The teacher was happy because the students were very attentive during the lesson."
adjective
Paying attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident or make a mistake.
"Be careful when you cross the street. Look both ways!"
noun
a public sale where many people can offer higher and higher prices for something, and it is sold to the person who offers the most money
"They bought the old table at an auction."
noun
The act of forcing someone to leave a house or apartment.
"The family faced eviction because they couldn't pay the rent."
noun
Something that is done to someone because they have broken a rule or law.
"The punishment for stealing is often a fine or jail time."
verb
To create a three-dimensional object by shaping a material like clay, stone, or wood.
"She enjoys sculpting animals out of clay."
verb
Present participle of 'sting'. 'Sting' means to cause a sudden, sharp pain.
"The bee's sting was very stinging."
noun
A feeling of happiness and satisfaction.
"She felt a sense of contentment after finishing her book."
noun
a flat four-sided shape in math where opposite sides are straight, parallel, and the same length
"In math class, we learned how to find the area of a parallelogram."
verb
To change something from a straight shape to a curved or angled shape.
"I bent the wire to make a hook."
noun
The set of basic laws and rules for a country or organization. It says how the government works and what rights people have.
"The United States Constitution is a very important document."
noun
The use of violence to create fear in order to achieve political goals.
"The country has suffered from terrorism for many years."
noun
A type of traditional Filipino outrigger boat, often used for fishing or transportation.
"The fishermen went out to sea in their campa."
noun
Deep understanding or insight.
"The professor's lecture was full of profundity; it made us think deeply about the subject."
noun
A set way of doing something; a custom or practice.
"The family has a morning riti of drinking tea together."
noun
The form of a word that refers to only one person, place, or thing.
"The word 'cat' is singular, but 'cats' is plural."
noun
A woman who works in a restaurant or cafe and brings food and drinks to customers at their tables.
"The waitress took our order for pizza and drinks."
noun
A device that you wear over your ears to listen to music or other sounds without others hearing.
"I like to wear headphones when I study so I can focus better."
noun
People who are the same age or have the same social position as you.
"She enjoys spending time with her peers at school."
adjective
Very famous; known by many people.
"The famed singer gave a wonderful performance."
noun
A trip or journey, usually to see or hunt wild animals in Africa.
"We went on a safari in Kenya and saw many lions."
noun
The state of being not organized or planned well.
"The disorganization in his office made it hard to find anything."
noun
a country in western Europe, next to the North Sea, also called Holland
"I want to visit the Netherlands to see the tulip fields."
verb
To give your time, effort, or attention completely to something you believe in or to a person.
"She decided to devote her life to helping poor people."
verb
To go to an area in order to find out more information about it, often for military purposes.
"The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position."
noun
The science that studies what things are made of and how they change.
"In school, we learn about chemistry and how different elements react."
conjunction
used to connect two statements that show a contrast or unexpected relationship.
"She is tired, though she is still working."
noun
The quality of being able to be trusted or believed.
"The reliability of the internet is very important for businesses."
adjective
Relating to the countryside, not the city.
"Many people like to live in rural areas because it is quiet."
noun
The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric. Think of it as the base threads that hold the other threads (weft) together.
"The warp threads are strong and hold the design together."
adjective
Seeming to be good or true, but actually not.
"The lawyer made a specious argument that sounded good, but didn't have any real evidence."
noun
A printed paper that is sold to people every day or every week. It contains news, stories, advertisements, and opinions.
"I read the newspaper every morning to find out what is happening in the world."
verb
To take someone away illegally and by force, often to keep them as a prisoner.
"The kidnappers abduct people and ask for money."
noun
The part in the middle of your leg that bends. It is where the top and bottom parts of your leg meet.
"I hurt my knee playing soccer."
noun
A remark that insults or disrespects someone, often based on their race, religion, gender, or other group.
"He made a racial slur that offended many people."
noun
Plural of businesswoman. A businesswoman is a woman who works in business, especially at a high level.
"The conference was attended by many successful businesswomen."
noun
A person whose job is to greet visitors or answer the phone in an office or other organization.
"The receptionist greeted me with a smile when I entered the office."
verb
To give up a high position, especially the position of being king or queen.
"The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son."
verb
To expect something to happen and prepare for it.
"I anticipate that it will rain tomorrow, so I will bring an umbrella."
noun
The way you are feeling at a particular time.
"She is in a good mood today because she got a good grade."
noun
A comparison between two things that are similar in some ways. It helps explain something by showing how it is like something else.
"The doctor used an analogy to explain the heart. He said it's like a pump that moves blood through the body."
noun
Clothes that you wear on your legs. Shorts cover part of your legs, but not all of them.
"I wear shorts when it is hot outside."
noun
A rule made by a government that people must follow.
"It is against the law to drive without a license."
noun
A small, slow-moving animal with a soft body and a spiral-shaped shell.
"The snail was slowly crawling across the garden path."
noun
The land outside of cities and towns. It often has farms, fields, and forests.
"We went for a drive in the countryside to see the beautiful views."
noun
A young female cow that has not had a calf (baby cow).
"The farmer has a field full of heifers."
noun
A person who delays or postpones tasks or actions.
"My brother is a procrastinator; he always waits until the night before to do his homework."
noun
The act of controlling or organizing something badly.
"The company's problems were caused by poor mismanagement."
noun
careful and wise thinking before you act or decide
"He showed prudence by saving money for an emergency."
noun
Something that is silly or stupid.
"It would be a folly to invest all your money in that company."
verb
To make a sound like something old and wooden being strained or broken.
"The old wooden floor creaked as I walked across it."
noun
A thick, red sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices.
"I like to put ketchup on my fries."
noun
Window coverings made of long, flat pieces of material that can be moved to let light in or keep light out.
"We close the blinds at night to keep the streetlights out."
noun
A unit for measuring how bright light is. It measures the amount of light that falls on a surface.
"This lamp gives off 500 lux of light."
verb
To make something easier or more likely to happen.
"The new software facilitated the process of creating reports."
noun
a person who talks too much about themselves and thinks they are more important than other people
"People stopped listening to him because they thought he was an egotist."
noun
Things that you do. Actions are things that people or animals do.
"His actions made her happy."
noun
in South Africa and some other countries, the final year of high school
"She is studying hard for her matric this year."
adjective
Silly or funny in a way that is a little bit strange.
"He made a goofy face to make the baby laugh."
noun
The act of keeping or holding onto something.
"Water retention can cause swelling in your body."
adjective
Not fresh or new; old and unpleasant.
"The bread is stale because it was left out overnight."
adjective
Based on reason or logic; able to think clearly.
"It is important to make rational decisions, not emotional ones."
adjective
Feeling annoyed and upset because you cannot do something you are trying to do.
"I felt frustrated because I couldn't fix the broken computer."
noun
The part of a shirt, dress, coat, or jacket that goes around your neck.
"He wore a shirt with a white collar."
noun
A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or school.
"The church has a wonderful choir that sings every Sunday."
verb
To find your direction or position in relation to something.
"We used a map to orient ourselves in the forest."
verb
To form an idea, a plan, or a thought in your mind.
"I can't conceive how they managed to do it."
noun
a very serious and sudden allergic reaction that can make it hard to breathe and can be life‑threatening if not treated at once
"The doctor warned that peanuts could cause anaphylaxis for her."
noun
a small job that you must do regularly at home, like cleaning or cooking
"I do my house chores every Saturday morning."
noun
small tasks or jobs that you do regularly, often at home
"I have to do my chores before I can play outside."
noun
A chemical group. It is a part of some molecules.
"Isopropyl alcohol is often used to clean surfaces."