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address (v) to give attention to; deal with
Example
We addressed the problems right away.
Synonym
deal with, talk, turn
Antonym
ignore
bang (n) a sudden, loud, explosive sound
Example
The balloon burst with a bang.
Synonym
explosion
bless (v) to make holy by religious ritual
Example
The priest blessed their marriage.
Word Family
blessing
bless you (expr) something you say to a person who has just sneezed
Example
When I sneeze, my mother always says “ bless you”.
blind (adj) not able to see; having no sight
Example
A guide dog led the blind man across the street.
Synonym
sightless
Word Family
blindness
breeze (n) a light or gentle wind
Example
Although it was very hot, a light sea breeze cooled us down.
Word Family
breezeless
cone (n) anything shaped like a cone
Example
I had an ice cream cone for dessert.
crash (n) a loud noise of things breaking or colliding
Example
There was a huge crash when the shelf fell down.
Synonym
clatter, smash
creak (v) to make or move with a grinding or squeaking noise
Example
The chair creaked when he sat down in it.
Synonym
squeak
crucial (adj) very important; deciding the success or failure of something
Example
It is crucial that you follow directions during a fire drill.
Synonym
critical, imperative
Antonym
minor
Word Family
crucially
cry (v) to make a sound or call characteristic of an animal
Example
The hawk cried as it dove from the sky.
Synonym
howl
cushion (n) a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort
Example
Cushions are used for decoration.
Synonym
pillow
deaf (adj) not able to hear, or not able to hear well
Example
The deaf student taught us some sign language.
Word Family
deafness
dot (n) a small mark made by a pencil, pen, or other pointed object
Example
He never remembers to put a dot over the letter "j".
Synonym
mark
edge (n) the cutting side of a knife blade or other sharp tool
Example
We keep the edges of the scissors sharp.
Synonym
blade
firework (n) explosive chemicals which produce bright coloured patterns or loud noises when they explode
Example
What time do the fireworks start?
floor (n) the flat surface of a room on which you walk
Example
The floor was partly covered with a dirty old carpet.
floorboard (n) a board or plank in a floor
Example
This room has long brown floorboards.
greasy (adj) covered with grease
Example
The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car.
Synonym
oily
Word Family
greasily, greasiness
grope (v) to feel about or feel one's way with the hands
Example
She groped in the dark for the light switch.
handkerchief (n) a small piece of thin cloth used to wipe the nose or face, or worn as decoration in a pocket
Example
In the past everybody had a handkerchief.
hum (v) to vibrate with a continuous low sound
Example
Bees make a humming sound.
Synonym
buzz
illness (n) the state of being unwell; sickness
Example
Because of her illness, she missed two days of school.
Synonym
ailment, disease, sickness
Antonym
health, wellness
insect (n) a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings
Example
Insects are very annoying.
Synonym
bug
invent (v) to design or create something which has never been made before
Example
Alexander Fleming invented penicillin.
Synonym
create, design, devise
Word Family
invention, inventor
lecturer (n) a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
Lecturers lead research groups and supervise research students.
Synonym
academic
literacy (n) the ability to read and write
Example
The literacy rate is very high in Europe.
Antonym
illiteracy
Word Family
literate
metal (n) a chemical element, such as iron, gold, or steel, which electricity and heat can travel through and which is generally hard and strong
Example
Silver, gold and platinum are precious metals.
Word Family
metallike
palm (n) the inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the base of the fingers
Example
This small device fits into the palm of your hand.
pant (v) to breathe in quick, short breaths; gasp
Example
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily.
Synonym
gasp, huff, puff
Word Family
pantingly
pond (n) an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made
Example
Look at that duck pond.
puff (v) to blow in short, strong breaths or bursts
Example
He puffed a thick, black cloud of smoke into the air.
rustle (n) a soft hissing sound
Example
I heard a rustle of voices in the next room.
Word Family
rustlingly
scream (n) a shrill, loud cry or sound
Example
She let out a scream when she saw the lion.
Synonym
shriek, squeal, yell
seagull (n) a bird which lives near the sea and has short legs, long wings and white and grey feathers
Example
Last week we saw a flock of seagulls near the north coast of the island.
seize (v) to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab
Example
The police officer seized the man's weapon.
Synonym
capture, grab, snatch, take
Antonym
let go, release
Word Family
seizure
sensory (adj) connected with the physical senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing and seeing
Example
Dogs have very keen sensory perception.
Synonym
sensational
Word Family
sensorial
sigh (v) to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved
Example
The students sighed when the teacher gave them more homework.
sign (n) a mark or symbol that stands for a word or thing
Example
The sign "+" stands for addition.
Synonym
symbol
slam (v) to shut with force and loud noise
Example
I slammed the door because I was furious.
Synonym
bang, clap
sneeze (v) to let out a sudden, involuntary burst of air through the mouth and nose
Example
Cats make him sneeze. I think he's allergic to the fur.
Word Family
sneezy, sneezer
sniff (v) to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard
Example
His cold made him sniff through the whole speech.
splash (n) to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions
Example
At night I could hear the splash of waves.
Word Family
splasher
squeal (n) a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry
Example
The squeal of tyres startled me.
squeeze (v) to press firmly together
Example
Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
Synonym
compress, pinch
Word Family
squeezer
stick (v) to attach with tape, paste, glue, or other similar substance
Example
She stuck the pieces together with glue.
Synonym
attach, fasten, glue
sticky (adj) tending to stick to or hold on to something when touched
Example
Glue is sticky.
Word Family
stickily, stickiness
stroke (v) to touch or brush gently with the hand or a brush
Example
Don't be frightened, just give the horse a stroke.
Synonym
caress
substance (n) that of which something is made; matter
Example
The substance of my shirt is cotton.
summertime (n) the season of summer
Example
Summertime is wonderful!
terrify (v) to fill with great fear or terror; scare
Example
Big, hairy spiders terrify my dad.
Synonym
frighten, petrify, scare
Word Family
terrifying, terrified, terrifyingly
tickle (v) to have or cause a feeling of tingling or itching
Example
A feather tickles when brushed across the skin.
Synonym
tingle
uneven (adj) not smooth, regular, or flat; rough or jagged
Example
An uneven surface.
Synonym
jagged, rough, rugged
Antonym
even, flat, level, smooth
Word Family
unevenly, unevenness
vision (n) an idea or mental image of something
Example
Johnny's vision is to change the world.
Synonym
dream
whisper (v) to speak in a soft, low tone
Example
Please whisper while the baby is sleeping.
Antonym
cry, shout, yell
whistle (v) to make shrill high sounds by forcing air through a small opening in the lips
Example
Folks who can whistle wonder how anyone could have a problem with it.
Word Family
whistling
yell (v) to scream out loudly, as in pain, anger, fear, surprise, or excitement
Example
My mom yelled at me for not cleaning my room.
Synonym
cry, scream, shout
Antonym
whisper