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banner (n) a small flag with designs or writing on it that represents a team, club, or other group
Example
My brother carried the Boy Scouts' banner in the parade.
bill (n) a written list showing the cost of items bought or services provided
Example
The carpenter sent a bill for fixing the stairs.
Synonym
check
bookmark (n) a strip of leather, ribbon, or paper placed between pages to mark a place in a book
Example
I always use a bookmark to keep my place in a book because it helps me return to it with ease.
caption (n) the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper
Example
Most photographs in magazines have captions underneath them.
community (n) a group of people who live close together or have shared interests
Example
The scientific community was excited about the new discovery.
Synonym
people, public, society
compile (v) to gather information together to form one written work.
Example
They are compiling a dictionary.
Synonym
assemble
Word Family
compilation
compost (n) decaying plant material which is added to soil to improve its quality
Example
Garden leaves can be used as compost when they decay .
conservation (n) the protection of natural resources, such as soil, water, or forests, from loss, pollution, or waste
Example
Our town council supports conservation.
Word Family
conservational, conservationist 
cotton (n) a plant that makes soft, white fibers used to make thread or cloth
Example
I wore a cotton shirt and wool trousers.
detail (n) a small item; a particular
Example
I told Mom every detail about the dance.
Synonym
point, respect
Word Family
detailed
gather (v) to collect from different sources; bring together
Example
The reporter gathered information for her story.
Synonym
collect
Antonym
disperse
Word Family
gatherer 
ground (n) the earth's solid surface; land
Example
I sat down on the ground.
Synonym
earth, land, soil
habitat (n) the natural environment of an animal or plant
Example
What kind of habitat does a palm tree need?
Synonym
environment
Word Family
habitable, habitation
haiku (n) a short Japanese poem in 17 syllables
Example
Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese culture.
identify (v) to figure out or show who someone is or what something is
Example
She identified him as the criminal.
Synonym
designate, mark, name
Word Family
identification, identified,
in order to (phr) for the purpose of; so that
Example
In order to complete the job today, we must begin now.
Synonym
so as to, so that
jot down (phr) note down to remember
Example
I carry a notebook so that I can jot down any ideas.
lift (n) a machine used for raising or carrying
Example
They went up the mountain on the ski lift.
Synonym
elevator
litter (n) small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places
Example
We cleaned up the litter along the side of the road.
make a difference (phr) to be important or have an effect
Example
It makes no difference to me whether you stay or go.
monitor (v) to observe in order to check on
Example
The regular teacher monitored the performance of the student teacher.
Synonym
inspect
mood (n) the way a person feels at a certain time
Example
Her mood seemed to change during our conversation.
Word Family
moody
organic (adj) having to do with or coming from living things
Example
Protein is an organic substance.
Word Family
organically
ozone layer (n) an atmospheric layer between ten and twenty miles above the earth that contains a large amount of ozone, which absorbs certain types of harmful radiation from space
Example
The ozone layer prevents harmful ultraviolet light from the sun from reaching the Earth.
pick (v) to choose from a group
Example
From five flavors of ice cream, I picked chocolate.
Synonym
choose, select
Antonym
reject
pound (v) to strike over and over with heavy blows
Example
The carpenter pounded the nails with a hammer.
Synonym
bang, smash
reflective (adj) thoughtful; characterized by meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action
Example
She was a reflective person and took her time making decisions.
Synonym
meditative, thoughtful
rhyme (v) to match with another word that ends with the same sound
Example
Did you know that you can't rhyme "orange" with any another word?
run out of (phr) to use up the entire amount of
Example
We have run out of milk and juice.
Synonym
finish, use up
sensitize (v) to make or become sensitive
Example
The board aims to sensitize employers to the problems in the workplace.
Antonym
desensitize
Word Family
sensitization
solar panel (n) a panel of connected photovoltaic cells,using energy from the sun
Example
Solar panels are used to power houses.
step (n) the movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another place; motion used in walking
Example
He took a step toward the door.
Synonym
footstep, pace, walk
sunflower (n) a tall plant with large, yellow flowers whose seeds in the centre of the flower can be eaten
Example
I put sunflowers in the vase and they looked great.
therefore (adv) for that reason; as a result
Example
He went to bed early and was therefore well rested.
Synonym
consequently, so, thus
unless (conj) if not; except on the condition that
Example
We won't go unless we're invited.
waste (n) useless matter thrown away during a particular process
Example
The factory poured its waste into the river.
Synonym
by-product
whisper (n) a soft, quiet way of speaking
Example
I heard whispers next to me in the library.
Antonym
shout
wise (adj) having the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life
Example
Years of experience have made her wise.
Synonym
prudent, sage
Antonym
foolish
Word Family
wisdom, wisely