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noun
an old song, movie, or other thing that many people still like
"This radio station plays oldies all day."
adverb
in a careful way because you do not want to break something or hurt someone
"She picked up the hot plate gingerly."
noun
the belief that some races are better than others
"Racism can hurt people and make them feel unsafe."
noun
careful and strict attention to rules, details, or quality
"The teacher checks every answer with rigor."
noun
a meeting with someone that happens by chance
"I had an unexpected encounter with my old teacher at the store."
noun
the act of watching and guiding a person or a job to make sure it is done well and safely
"The new worker needs close supervision for the first week."
noun
very bad pain or suffering, usually caused on purpose
"The group was blamed for using torture on prisoners."
noun
the feeling of being tired and not interested because nothing is fun or exciting
"During the long meeting, I felt boredom and looked at the clock a lot."
noun
A drawing or scribble made absentmindedly.
"She was doodling in her notebook during the meeting."
noun
an act of setting something back to its start or original state
"I reset my phone because it was very slow."
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 person you work with or do business with
"My business partner helps me make important decisions."
noun
the activity of walking for a long time in the countryside or in the mountains, often for fun or exercise
"We went hiking in the hills on Sunday."
adjective
not strict; not harsh when judging or punishing someone
"The teacher was lenient and did not give us homework today."
adjective
showing disrespect; speaking about someone in a rude way
"He made a derogatory comment about her accent."
adjective
happening by chance and not planned
"We met by an adventitious event on the train."
noun
a raised red mark on the skin, often from a hit, bite, or allergy
"A mosquito bite left a small welt on my arm."
noun
A small bubble that forms on your skin. It is filled with clear liquid and is usually caused by rubbing, burning, or a skin illness.
"She got a painful blister on her heel from her new shoes."
noun
a disease that causes small sore spots on the skin
"The doctor said the child might have chickenpox."
noun
a short, easy-to-remember sentence used in advertising to describe a product, company, or idea
"The company put its tagline on every poster."
adjective
connected to each other
"Health and sleep are interrelated, so poor sleep can affect your health."
noun
A connection between two or more things.
"There is a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer. This means that people who smoke are more likely to get lung cancer."
conjunction
during the time that something else happens
"I listened to music whilst I cooked dinner."
noun
a person or thing that people believe can tell the future or give wise answers
"In the story, the king went to an oracle to ask about the future."
verb
To have a good feeling about something or someone. It means you enjoy something.
"I liked the movie we watched last night."
noun
A long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support a roof, floor, or bridge.
"The ceiling is supported by a large wooden beam."
noun
things that are found or learned for the first time
"The scientist wrote about her new discoveries."
noun
the act of coming apart into separate threads or pieces
"The scarf is unravelling at the end."
noun
people who rule a country or group; leaders
"The rulers of the country made a new law."
noun
a person on the internet who tries to make others angry by posting mean or upsetting messages
"Do not reply to the troll in the comments."
noun
A person who works during a strike. This person is also called a strikebreaker.
"The union workers were angry at the scabbers who crossed the picket line."
noun
a lesson that teaches you how to do something, often step by step
"I watched a tutorial on how to bake bread."
adverb
Close to a particular number or time, but not exactly.
"The meeting will last approximately two hours."
adjective
Including many different types of people or things.
"The school has a diverse group of students from all over the world."
verb
gives out something, like light, heat, sound, or a smell
"The lamp emits a bright light."
verb
to push or press something out through a small opening, often to make a long shape
"The machine extrudes soft plastic into long strips."
adjective
pushed out through a small opening, often to make a long shape
"The factory extruded the plastic into long tubes."
adjective
willing to change your mind and accept what someone else wants
"She is yielding in arguments and often lets others decide."
adjective
with many small, quick waves; rough (about the sea or a lake)
"The sea was choppy, so the boat moved up and down."
adjective
showing very strong praise and excitement
"She wrote a raving review of the new restaurant."
verb
To put something in a liquid (like water) for some time, so it gets soft or gives its flavor to the liquid. This is the past tense or past participle form of 'steep'.
"The tea leaves were steeped in hot water to make a nice cup of tea."
adjective
showing that you agree or say “yes”
"She gave an affirmative answer to the question."
noun
The shape or outline of a woman's labia, visible through tight clothing, especially pants or leggings.
"She was embarrassed when she realized her leggings were giving her a cameltoe."
verb
found something in the ground by digging it up
"Workers unearthed old coins while digging in the garden."
noun
A limit or boundary that affects how something can be done.
"We need to set the parameters for the experiment before we begin."
adjective
brave, especially in a dangerous situation
"The firefighter made a gallant rescue."
noun
polite and kind behavior, especially shown by men toward women
"He showed chivalry by holding the door open for her."
noun
something you try to hit, like a mark in a game
"The archer hit the target in the middle."
noun
the answer you get when you divide one number by another number
"If you divide 12 by 3, the quotient is 4."
preposition
together with; in the same place as someone or something
"I went to the park with my sister."
noun
a change to a smaller amount, number, or size
"There was a reduction in the price of the shoes."
verb
said clearly that something must be done or must be true, often in a rule, contract, or agreement
"The contract stipulated that the rent must be paid on the first day of each month."
adjective
based on your own feelings, opinions, or experiences
"Beauty is subjective, so people may like different styles."
noun
a very strong pain medicine, often used in hospitals
"After the surgery, the doctor gave her morphine for the pain."
verb
to show something clearly, often through signs or actions
"Her happiness was manifest in her big smile."
noun
(very rude and offensive) a very stupid person
"He drove like a fuckwit and nearly caused an accident."
noun
a person who is one of the first to go to a new place to live or work
"Her grandparents were pioneers who moved west to start a new farm."
noun
Suggestions or advice about what to do.
"The doctor gave me some recommendations for improving my health."
verb
Past participle of 'bear'. It means to have carried or supported something.
"She has borne the responsibility well."
noun
the planning and control of moving and storing goods, people, or equipment
"The store improved its logistics to deliver orders faster."
adjective
Very strange or unusual.
"That was a crazy movie! It was so strange and surprising."
adjective
making a short, high sound like a squeak
"The door is squeaky, so it wakes the baby."
noun
a group of things or people that are similar in some way
"This store sells all sorts of fruits."
noun
a roof covering made from dry plants such as straw or reeds
"They live in a small house with a thatch roof."
noun
a person who is meant to receive something, like a message, gift, or service
"The email was sent to the wrong intendee."
verb
past tense of "swing" (to move back and forth)
"The door swang open when the wind hit it."
noun
quick and clever talk, often as a reply to someone
"In the meeting, she answered his joke with quick repartee."
noun
the most important part of something; the main idea
"The essence of her message was simple: be kind."
adjective
good at thinking of new ideas and trying to make them work
"She is an enterprising student who started a small school club."
noun
dishonest medical treatment that does not really work
"The website sold pills that promised quick weight loss, but it was quackery."
noun
The eggs of fish, frogs, or other water animals.
"The salmon swim upstream to spawn in the river."
noun
A sweet food made from fruit and sugar, cooked until it is thick. People usually spread it on bread.
"I like to eat bread with strawberry jam."
noun
a round fruit with a red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh inside
"I eat an apple for a snack."
noun
a person who travels to new places to learn about them
"The explorer traveled through the jungle to find a new river."
verb
showed that something (often bad) was going to happen in the future
"Dark clouds portended a storm later that day."
proper noun
a borough (a large area) of New York City in the United States
"She lives in Brooklyn and takes the subway to work."
noun
a group of people who sing together, often in a church or a school
"My sister sings in the school choir."