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attitude (n) a way of feeling or thinking about something or someone
Example
She has a bad attitude toward homework.
Synonym
disposition, feeling, viewpoint
awake (adj) not sleeping
Example
She is awake, so you don't have to whisper.
Synonym
up
Antonym
asleep
bake (v) to cook using dry heat
Example
I baked a birthday cake.
Word Family
baker, bakery
band (n) a thin strip of material that holds several objects together
Example
She put a rubber band around the pencils.
boost (v) to make greater or higher; increase
Example
I tried to boost her ego by praising her cooking.
Synonym
increase, lift, raise
calcium (n) a soft, silver-white substance that is one of the chemical elements
Example
Calcium is used by the body for building healthy bones and teeth.
canned (adj) put in a sealed jar to keep fresh for future use
Example
My mother cooks with canned tomatoes in the winter because fresh ones are not in season.
Synonym
tinned
chop (v) to cut into many small pieces (often followed by "up")
Example
The chef chopped up an onion for the soup.
Synonym
dice, mince
definitely (adv) without a doubt; positively
Example
This is definitely the last time it will happen.
Synonym
absolutely
Antonym
never
development (n) the act of developing or bringing to a completed state
Example
The development of the new shopping mall took several years.
Synonym
advancement, enlargement, growth
Antonym
decline
digestion (n) the process by which the stomach and intestines change food into a form that the body can use as energy
Example
Eating fibre helps digestion.
Antonym
indigestion
enhance (v) to improve or add to the quality, value, or attractiveness of
Example
The flower arrangements enhance the beauty of the dining room.
Synonym
enrich, improve, upgrade
Antonym
diminish, spoil
Word Family
enhancement 
extinguish (v) to put out; stop the burning of
Example
The fire department extinguished the fire and saved the house.
Word Family
extinguisher
favour (v) to give special treatment to
Example
It's not fair when a parent favours one child over another.
Synonym
prefer
Word Family
favourite, favourable
fold (v) to bend over upon itself so that one section lies on or against another section
Example
She folded the letter before putting it in the envelope.
Antonym
unfold
Word Family
folded 
function (n) the purpose or role that an object or a person fulfills or is suited for
Example
The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.
Synonym
purpose, use
grain (n) the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice
Example
Grain is used for food and often ground into flour.
grate (v) to rub against a rough surface to make into small pieces
Example
She grated the block of cheese to use as a pizza topping.
Synonym
shred
Word Family
grater 
grow (v) to become larger by natural development; increase
Example
A baby grows fast in its first weeks after birth.
Synonym
develop
Antonym
decline, decrease
Word Family
growth
heal (v) to make whole or healthy again; cure
Example
When I got hurt, I was surprised at how quickly my body healed itself.
Synonym
cure, repair, treat
Word Family
healed, healing
infection (n) a germ or sickness that causes something to be infected
Example
Everyone in school is sick from an infection.
ingredient (n) one of the parts of a mixture
Example
What ingredients do you need to make an omelette?
Synonym
component, element
medicinal (adj) of, pertaining to, or having healing powers; curative
Example
They use these herbs for medicinal purposes.
peel (v) to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from
Example
He always peels his apple before eating it.
Word Family
peeling, peeler
plaque (n) a film of bacteria and saliva that forms on teeth
Example
If you have plaque problem, go to the dentist.
prolong (v) to add length to or make last longer
Example
One way to prolong a pet's life is to feed it well.
Synonym
extend
Antonym
shorten
Word Family
prolonged, prolongation 
proper (adj) correct for a certain purpose
Example
Shorts and a T-shirt are not the proper clothing for a wedding.
Synonym
fit, right, suitable
Antonym
improper, inappropriate, wrong
Word Family
properly
proposal (n) a suggested plan
Example
The architect showed us a proposal for a new building.
Synonym
suggestion
put away (phr) to return something to the place where it usually stays
Example
Paul folded his clean clothes and put them away.
rare (adj) cooked for a short period of time
Example
He likes his steak rare.
Antonym
well-done
Word Family
rarely
raw (adj) not cooked or changed by any process
Example
Raw carrots are one of my favorite snacks.
Synonym
crude
Antonym
cooked
reaction (n) an action or response to something that has happened or has been done
Example
My reaction to getting straight A's on my report card was to jump and shout.
Synonym
response
relieve (v) to make less painful or troubling; ease
Example
Hot tea will relieve your sore throat.
Synonym
comfort, remedy, treat
Antonym
intensify
Word Family
relief
remedy (n) something used to take away pain or heal a disease
Example
Aspirin can be a good remedy for a headache.
Synonym
cure, therapy
Word Family
remedial
rest (n) a time of calm and quiet after work or activity; break
Example
I needed a rest after cleaning my house all afternoon.
Synonym
break, comfort
Word Family
restful
restless (adj) not able to relax, sit still, or stay quiet
Example
The children were restless after many hours in the car.
Synonym
uneasy
Word Family
restlessness 
rural (adj) having to do with country life
Example
People in rural areas often live by farming.
Synonym
rustic
Antonym
urban
Word Family
rurally 
schedule (n) a plan of when certain actions or events will be carried out
Example
My mom made a schedule for when we have to do certain chores.
Synonym
program
share (v) to receive, use, or enjoy together with one or more others
Example
All the guests shared the delicious meal.
sharp (adj) biting to the sense of taste or smell
Example
The sharp cheese brought tears to my eyes.
Synonym
spicy, strong
Antonym
mild
Word Family
sharply
slice (v) to divide into slices
Example
Will you slice the cake?
Synonym
cut
Word Family
sliceable 
sneeze (v) to let out a sudden, involuntary burst of air through the mouth and nose
Example
Angela sneezes whenever she is in a dusty room.
sour (adj) having a tart or acid taste like lemon juice or vinegar
Example
These plums are a bit sour.
Synonym
acid, tart
Antonym
sweet
Word Family
sourness 
sparkle (v) to give off gas bubbles; bubble
Example
Our soda pop sparkled.
Synonym
bubble
Word Family
sparkling
spicy (adj) made with or having strong spices
Example
She likes to cook and eat spicy food.
sprinkle (v) to drop or scatter in small bits
Example
I always sprinkle nuts on my ice cream.
stale (adj) having lost its taste or moisture; not fresh
Example
We left the bread out while we were out, and now it's stale.
Antonym
fresh
stimulate (v) to bring about to activity or action
Example
That book stimulated his interest in monsters.
Synonym
excite, thrill
Antonym
discourage
Word Family
stimulating, stimulation, stimulator
stir (v) to mix or move in a circle with a hand or object
Example
She stirred her coffee with a spoon.
tender (adj) easily chewed or crushed; not tough; soft
Example
This is a tender piece of meat.
Synonym
soft
Antonym
tough
towel (n) a piece or length of soft cloth or paper used to wipe or dry the face, body, dishes, or other things
Example
They use paper towels to dry their hands on.
treat (v) to attempt to relieve or cure
Example
She treated her cold with vitamins.
Synonym
relieve
Word Family
treatment
vitality (n) energy; vigor
Example
Even at age ninety-three, my grandfather was full of vitality.
Synonym
energy, liveliness
well-done (adj) of a food, very well cooked
Example
"How would you like your steak?" "Well-done."