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abroad (adv) in or to another country
Example
We lived abroad for two years.
Synonym
overseas
absorb (v) to take in liquid through the surface
Example
These towels don't absorb water well.
Synonym
soak up
Word Family
absorbable
act (v) to do something with purpose or energy
Example
He acted with courage in battle.
Synonym
behave
Word Family
actor
adaptation (n) (in biology) a change in an organism, over time, that better enables it to survive and multiply
Example
Adaptation is the heart and soul of evolution. (Niles Eldredge)
Synonym
adjustment
altitude (n) the height of a thing above earth or above sea level
Example
The pilot flew at a higher altitude than usual to avoid the clouds.
Synonym
elevation, height
Antonym
depth
anthropologist (n) a scientist who studies humans, their customs, beliefs and relationships
Example
As an anthropologist, she was interested in the rituals of birth and death in Asian cultures.
appearance (n) the way someone or something seems or looks
Example
Your appearance is important in a job interview.
Synonym
look
appropriate (adj) Suitable or acceptable for a certain time and place; proper
Example
Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate clothes for a formal wedding.
Synonym
proper, right, suitable
Word Family
appropriately
arrangement (n) a plan
Example
We have made an arrangement to meet for lunch once a week.
Synonym
plan
aspect (n) one part of a situation, problem, or subject
Example
His illness affects every aspect of his life.
barren (adj) not able to produce or support growth
Example
No crops grow in the barren desert.
Synonym
infertile
Antonym
fertile
boring (adj) dull; having no interesting features
Example
The movie was so boring that we fell asleep.
Synonym
dull, tiring
Antonym
interesting, engaging
care (v) to have an opinion or concern about something
Example
He didn't care what other people said about him.
Word Family
careful, careless
chart (n) a sheet that gives information in the form of a table or graph
Example
The sales manager pointed to the numbers on his chart.
Synonym
graph, table
classmate (n) someone who is in the same class as you at school
Example
The teacher introduced her to her new classmates.
Synonym
fellow student
collect (v) to gather together
Example
The teacher collected her students' work.
Synonym
gather
Word Family
collection
complexion (n) the natural colour and condition of the skin, especially of the face
Example
She has a dark complexion.
consider (v) to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
Example
She is considering getting a new job.
Synonym
think, examine
Antonym
disregard, overlook
Word Family
consideration, considerate
creative (adj) able to invent or develop original ideas
Example
That creative inventor designed a new kind of wheelchair.
Synonym
inventive, innovational
Antonym
uncreative
Word Family
creatively, creativity
curly (adj) having curls or a curved shape
Example
Sam has curly hair.
Antonym
straight
daily (adj) happening or done every day
Example
She takes her daily walk in the park.
desert (n) A large area of land where there is almost no water, rain, trees or plants
Example
Most of North Africa is desert.
detail (n) a piece of information about something
Example
The mechanic explained every detail of the engine.
Synonym
point
Word Family
detailed
differ (v) to be not the same as
Example
The twins look alike but they differ in many ways.
Synonym
vary
Antonym
match
Word Family
difference,
documentary (n) a film, television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject
Example
This BBC documentary shows the development and history of Islam in Europe over the last centuries.
entry (n) the right or ability to come into or go into a place
Example
A visa is needed for entry into many countries.
Synonym
admission, entrance
escape (v) to get free from something; to get away
Example
The prisoner escaped from jail.
Synonym
flee
every other day (phr) every two days, every second day
Example
I have a shower every other day.
evolve (v) to develop, change, or improve by steps
Example
Some scientists believe that birds evolved from dinosaurs
Synonym
develop
Word Family
evolution
extremely (adv) very great; to the highest degree
Example
He works extremely hard.
Synonym
very, greatly
Antonym
slightly, little
eyelid (n) the piece of skin that covers your eyes when you close them
Example
Your eyelids help you to keep the dust and dirt out of your eyes.
facial (adj) of or relating to the face
Example
Many men shave their facial hair.
fair (adj) (of the hair or complexion) light in colour
Example
My mother has got fair hair.
Synonym
blond
Antonym
dark
fit (adj) strong and healthy
Example
Cora is very fit because she exercises daily.
Synonym
healthy, well
Antonym
unfit
Word Family
fitly, fitness
foreign (adj) belonging or connected to a country which is not your own
Example
For people who live in Mexico, English is a foreign language.
Synonym
alien
Antonym
domestic, native
Word Family
foreigner
frequency (n) the number of times something happens within a certain period of time
Example
This computer program calculates the frequency of any word in a text.
frostbite (n) damage to the skin or body as a result of being very cold
Example
If you don't wear your gloves, you might get frostbite.
glad (adj) happy about something
Example
I am so glad my exams are over!
Synonym
delighted, happy, pleased
Antonym
sad, sorry
Word Family
gladly
guess (v) to give an answer to a question when you cannot be certain if you are correct
Example
When I didn't know an answer on the test, I just guessed.
harsh (adj) rough and not pleasing
Example
He speaks in a harsh voice when he's angry.
Synonym
rough, hard
Antonym
soft, tender
Word Family
harshly
horrible (adj) very unpleasant, bad; very shocking or frightening
Example
The dog made a horrible mess in the kitchen.
Synonym
terrible, awful
Antonym
lovely
Word Family
horribly
impression (n) an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
Paul had the impression that Sal liked him, but he was wrong.
Synonym
idea, opinion
incident (n) something that happens; a single event
Example
Several incidents led them to believe she was a thief.
Synonym
episode, event,
Word Family
incidental, incidentally
include (v) to put into a group or class; to contain something as a part of something else
Example
I included the two new members on our member list.
Synonym
contain
Antonym
exclude
Word Family
inclusion, inclusive
insulation (n) material used to prevent loss of heat
Example
We installed insulation in the attic.
layer (n) something that covers a surface, or something that is between two things
Example
All the furniture had a thin layer of dust on it.
Synonym
covering
lean (adj) having little fat
Example
My mother buys very lean meat.
Antonym
fat
Word Family
leanness
likeable (adj) liked by others, or easy to like
Example
He is a likeable guy.
Synonym
nice, pleasant, amiable
make fun of (phr) to laugh at or make jokes about
Example
The kids made fun of me when I was young because I wore glasses.
marsh (n) a low, wet , muddy area
Example
My brother and I hunted for frogs in the marsh.
Synonym
bog, swamp
Word Family
marshy
mention (v) to speak about something in a few words
Example
Sam mentioned that he was going away for the weekend.
Synonym
note, refer to
now and then (phr) sometimes but not always
Example
We go to that restaurant now and then.
Synonym
occasionally
once (adv) only one time
Example
Tim gets his hair cut once a month.
oval (adj) having the general shape of an egg; ellipse
Example
She gave me an oval mirror.
pale (adj) when someone's face or skin has less colour than usual; not bright or strong colour
Example
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.
Synonym
dull, light
Antonym
flushed, bright
parka (n) a warm jacket with a hood
Example
My parka has a fur lining.
physical (adj) of the body
Example
She did hard physical training to prepare for the race.
Word Family
physically
plain (n) a large, flat area of land
Example
People raise cattle on the plains in the western United States.
protective (adj) giving protection
Example
She wears protective clothing in the rain.
Word Family
protectively
rarely (adv) not often; seldom
Example
She rarely goes shopping for new clothes.
Synonym
seldom
Antonym
often
ray (n) a thin beam of light
Example
We enjoyed the warmth of the sun's rays.
realize (v) to understand in a clear way; to suddenly understand
Example
I just realized that it is past midnight.
Word Family
realization
region (n) an area of the earth's surface that has a certain type of land and climate
Example
This tree grows only in tropical regions.
Synonym
area, land, zone
Word Family
regional, regionally
scientist (n) a person who works in or studies a science
Example
Isaac Newton was a famous scientist.
scorching (adj) burning; very hot
Example
The health ministry advised people to remain indoors during the day to avoid the scorching heat.
shy (adj) quiet and not comfortable with other people
Example
The shy child did not talk to anyone in her class.
Synonym
reserved, timid
Antonym
confident, bold
Word Family
shyness, shyly
slanted (adj) sloping in one direction
Example
Yao is from China, he’s got slanted eyes.
Synonym
inclined, sloped
slim (adj) thin in an attractive way
Example
The slim young man looked fit in his uniform.
Synonym
slender
Antonym
fat, plump
specific (adj) certain and exact; particular
Example
The office is only open at specific times.
Synonym
certain, definite, exact
Antonym
general
Word Family
specifically
spring (n) a flow of water from the earth
Example
We stopped in the woods to drink water from a spring.
straight (adj) without a curve or bend
Example
He drew a straight line.
Synonym
direct
Antonym
bent, curved
sturdy (adj) strong or solid; hard to break
Example
Your sturdy shelves will hold these heavy books.
Synonym
stable, strong
Antonym
delicate
Word Family
sturdily
substance (n) a particular kind of matter or material
Example
Her hands were covered in a sticky substance.
suffer (v) to feel pain or to have a bad experience
Example
She suffers from headaches.
surroundings (n) all the things around you; environment
Example
They live in poor surroundings.
survive (v) to continue to live and grow or continue to exist
Example
This kind of plant can survive in the desert.
Synonym
endure
Antonym
die
Word Family
survival, survivor
sweep (v) to clear the floor of dirt or dust
Example
The maid swept the floor with a broom.
Synonym
brush
Word Family
sweeping, sweeper
terrain (n) land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface
Example
The mountainous terrain makes this area popular for skiing.
Synonym
topography
timetable (n) a list of the times when buses, trains and planes leave and arrive
Example
Do you have a Brighton to London train timetable that I could borrow?
Synonym
schedule
tip (n) a small, useful idea
Example
This magazine has good tips for cooking.
Synonym
advice
twice (adv) two times; in two instances
Example
I called her twice, and she answered the second time.
vegetation (n) plants or plant life in a particular place
Example
We walked through the thick vegetation near the river.
vivid (adj) able to invent or form strong, clear images
Example
He has a vivid imagination.
Synonym
graphic, lively
Antonym
dull, boring
Word Family
vividly