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belief (n) an idea thought of as true; something people believe
Example
Many people hold the belief that there is life after death.
bend (v) to lean your upper body from the waist
Example
I bent over to pick up the napkin from the floor.
Synonym
bow, lean
board game (n) any game, such as chess or backgammon, in which pieces are moved on a specially marked board
Example
My favourite board game is Monopoly.
chess (n) a board game played by two people in which each player has 16 pieces, and the object is to trap the opponent's king
Example
Chess is a board game that requires concentration, strategy and practice.
consist (v) to be made up or formed of something
Example
The United States consists of fifty states.
flow (v) to move in a smooth, steady stream
Example
The river flows to the sea.
Synonym
move, run, stream
gesture (n) a movement of one's body or face that shows feeling or thought
Example
Raising your hand in class is a gesture that shows you wish to speak.
Synonym
motion, signal
grid (n) parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size
Example
Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams.
hop (v) to make a short, quick jump, sometimes on one foot
Example
The rabbit hopped across the yard.
Synonym
leap, spring
hopscotch (n) a children's game in which players throw a stone onto a pattern of numbered squares and jump on one leg to get the stone
Example
Legend has it that hopscotch was invented as a training exercise for Roman soldiers stationed in Britain.
host (n) a person who takes care of guests in a home or greets customers in a restaurant
Example
Our host served pizza and drinks at his party.
import (v) to bring in from another country
Example
The United States imports cars from Japan.
Antonym
export
Word Family
imported, importer
indoor (adj) located or happening inside a house or building
Example
There is an indoor swimming pool at the community centre.
Antonym
outdoor
interact (v) to respond to one another in a social situation
Example
We were pleased to see how our parents were interacting.
Synonym
relate
Word Family
interaction, interactive
jigsaw (n) a picture in many small pieces that you put together as a game
Example
This jigsaw puzzle has 50 pieces.
lively (adj) full of life or energy
Example
She is a very lively person.
Synonym
alive, dynamic, playful
Antonym
lifeless
Word Family
liveless
loch (n) in Scotland, a lake, or an arm of the sea that is largely surrounded by land.
Example
The Loch Ness Monster is a mysterious and unidentified animal said to inhabit Loch Ness, a large deep freshwater loch in northern Scotland.
log (n) a large, thick piece of a tree that has been cut down and is ready for sawing, burning, or building
Example
Frank sawed logs to burn in the fireplace.
marble (n) a very small ball made of colored glass, used in children's games
Example
I love to play with marbles.
Word Family
marbled
mud (n) wet earth that has turned soft
Example
The dog was covered in mud.
Word Family
muddy
opponent (n) a person who fights, plays, or takes a position against another person
Example
He knocked out his opponent in the third round.
Synonym
adversary, antagonist, rival
Antonym
proponent
outdoor (adj) happening or used outside of any building.
Example
They are building an outdoor pool.
Antonym
indoor
realize (v) to understand in a clear way; to suddenly understand
Example
I just realized that it is past midnight.
Synonym
comprehend discover, understand
Word Family
realisation
require (v) to need or make necessary
Example
The school requires physical examinations for all the children.
Synonym
demand
Word Family
required, requirement
rural (adj) having to do with country life
Example
People in rural areas often live by farming.
shoot (v) to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, injure or kill a person or animal by firing a bullet or arrow at them
Example
The hunter shot a deer.
Word Family
shooter
strategy (n) a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose
Example
What is your strategy for winning the game?
Synonym
design, plan
Word Family
strategic
strength (n) the state or condition of being strong
Example
He had no strength after his illness.
Synonym
force
Antonym
weakness
Word Family
strengthen
windmill (n) a machine that uses energy from the wind to turn a large wheel and is used to grind grain into flour, pump water, and produce electricity
Example
There are many windmills in the Greek islands.