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bow (v) to bend the head or upper body forward in order to greet or take notice of someone
Example
You have to bow in front of the Queen.
Synonym
bend, nod
breathe (v) to draw air into the lungs and let it out
Example
People breathe faster when they run.
Word Family
breath
burp (v) (informal) to let gas out from the mouth in a loud manner
Example
He said, "Excuse me," after he burped.
Synonym
belch
cathedral (n) the main church of a bishop's district
Example
The cathedral is one of the most imposing buildings in the town.
chest (n) the upper front part of the body between the neck and waist
Example
Injury to the chest results in up to ¼ of all deaths.
chew (v) to tear or grind between the teeth
Example
Chew your food before you swallow it.
Word Family
chewable
climate (n) the usual weather conditions in a place
Example
Antarctica has a cold climate.
Word Family
climatic, climatically
come across (v) to discover or find by chance
Example
I came across a new recipe in that magazine.
come round (v) to change one's opinion, especially to agree with that of another
Example
At first she didn't like the idea, but she came round to our way of thinking in the end.
Synonym
comply, concede
Antonym
criticise, insult
compliment (n) an expression of praise, admiration, or approval
Example
He gave her a compliment on her speech.
Synonym
praise
cross over (v) travel across ; travel across
Example
We crossed over the channel to the island.
cruise (n) a pleasure trip on a ship
Example
We took a cruise to the islands of the Caribbean.
elbow (n) the bend or joint between the upper arm and the lower arm
Example
Acute elbow fractures may not be easily visible on X-ray.
excuse (n) a reason or explanation used to escape blame
Example
She is always making up excuses for not doing her homework.
Synonym
alibi
Word Family
excusable, excusably
fancy (adj) splendid; grander than the average
Example
She wore a fancy gown to the ball.
Synonym
lush, luxurious
Antonym
plain, simple
Word Family
fanciness
flag (n) a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization
Example
Flags are used for signalling or as symbols of a country or organization.
forehead (n) the part of the human face above the eyes and below the hair; brow
Example
I have a fever. My forehead is hot.
Synonym
brow
hike (n) a long walk in the country for fun, exercise, or training
Example
We took a hike along the lake.
Synonym
walk
Word Family
hiker, hiking
impression (n) a strong feeling or idea that comes from experience
Example
My impression of my teacher got better as the year went on.
Synonym
belief, opinion
make up (v) to form or be the parts of
Example
My family is made up of my parents, my brother, and me.
Synonym
form
national (adj) of or having to do with an entire nation
Example
Public education is a national concern.
Word Family
nationally
noodle (n) a flat, narrow strip of dough that has been dried
Example
Helen knows how to cook Chinese noodles.
portcullis (n) a strong, sliding grill at the top of a castle gateway that can be lowered to prevent entry
Example
Portcullises fortified the entrances to many medieval castles.
put up with (v) to accept or live with something bad
Example
We'll have to put up with this noise until the workers are finished.
Synonym
tolerate, accept
sledge (n) a heavy sled, drawn by horses or dogs, used to transport heavy loads over snow and ice
Example
Santa Claus travels on a sledge.
slurp (v) to make loud noises with the mouth while eating or drinking
Example
It is not polite to slurp.
snap (v) to cause to make a cracking noise
Example
Ms. Arnold snapped her fingers to get our attention.
Synonym
click, crack
table manners (n) the socially acceptable way to eat your food, especially when eating a meal with others
Example
Your table manners are appalling. Don't you know how to use a knife and fork?
take up (v) to start doing a particular job or activity
Example
Have you ever thought of taking up acting?
turn down (v) to decline, refuse, or reject
Example
She turned down my invitation.
Synonym
refuse, reject
turn into (v) to change and become someone or something different, or to make someone or something do this
Example
The council was hoping to turn a children's home into a residence for adolescent girls.
upright (adv) in a vertical or upright position
Example
Please sit upright in your chair.
Synonym
straight up, vertically
Word Family
uprightly, uprightness