CELPIP Preparation
Words useful for CELPIP exam preparation
a permanent piece of equipment or furniture
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The bench dedicated to John Doe after his passing is a fixture of the area.
a sudden feeling of happiness
[noun]
Examples:
β’ That rollercoaster was such a thrill!
to make someone feel happy
[verb]
Examples:
β’ She was thrilled to make an appearance.
a business procedure in which items or money are exchanged
[noun]
Examples:
β’ He prepared a statement for their transaction.
purposeful; a planned action
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her punishment was deliberate.
to plan or discuss
[verb]
Examples:
β’ They used the meeting to deliberate whether or not to fire Pam.
the gift of goods or words between people
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Our Christmas party always involves a gift exchange.
to give something to someone and receive something back
[verb]
Examples:
β’ We exchanged a few choice words.
a formal demand
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I will put in a request for your transfer.
to ask formally
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Can I make a pizza request?
to change from one thing to another
[verb]
Examples:
β’ She switched places with Nicole at the last second.
a change
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Let's go ahead and make the switch from the old system.
to produce
[verb]
Examples:
β’ This recipe yields 4 servings.
the amount produced
[noun]
Examples:
β’ This year's yield doubled.
something used to only allow certain materials through
[noun]
Examples:
β’ You need a coffee filter, so the grounds don't get into the mug.
to remove unwanted materials
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Please filter these pictures from old to new.
to make a sound signaling distress, disgust, discomfort, or another negative feeling
[verb]
Examples:
β’ She groaned with disgust.
a sound made when someone is upset or unsatisfied
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Todd let out a groan as his team kept losing the game.
significant in size or importance
[adj]
Examples:
β’ There is substantial evidence that points to him being the killer.
quick, unwise decision-making
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her decision to drop out of college seemed rash.
a certain one
[adj]
Examples:
β’ My mom asked me to get a particular kind of milk, but I can't remember which one it was.
all individuals agree about a certain issue
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The vote to remove her from the committee was unanimous.
an attempt to influence someone else using persuasion or threats
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The athletes felt an immense amount of pressure from their fans.
to try and convince someone to do something because they should
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Don't feel pressured to try this cake, it's a new recipe.
essential; crucial
[adj]
Examples:
β’ It is of vital importance that we complete our homework on time.
having to do with the body's internal organs
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The nurse checked his vitals.
showing a liking to
[adj]
Examples:
β’ She is very fond of this game.
to give respect to someone
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I saluted the Colonel.
an act of respect
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Please give him a salute.
to want something someone else has
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I envy her ability to sing.
a state of being surprised or stunned
[noun]
Examples:
β’ It was a huge shock to everyone that she chose to attend Missouri State.
to be surprised or shocked by something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I was absolutely shocked to hear of his sudden passing.
the top level only; not deep
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Their relationship is nothing but surface level.
to bring about; make easier to notice
[verb]
Examples:
β’ New information about the famous cold case has recently surfaced.
to raise up
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Gas prices have continued to increase this year.
a rise in something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ There is a clear increase in people working from home after the Pandemic.
to have enough money; to allow or supply
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Laura couldn't afford a new car.
an incurable, easily spreadable disease
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The Bubonic Plague was a terrible tragedy in Europe.
to inflict pain or trouble
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Destiny was plagued with hearing problems her entire life.
extremely or very good
[adj]
Examples:
β’ That required a tremendous amount of work.
characterized by grandeur
[adjective]
awe inspiring; admirable
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The sunset is magnificent.
easily angered individual
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Polly is very hot tempered.
to lessen the severity
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The hot peppers were tempered by ranch.
the standard of how good or bad something is
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Please use high quality materials on this project.
especially good
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Quality burgers are being sold downtown.
to ruin something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Why did you wreck my office?
an event in which something sustains a large amount of damage
[noun]
Examples:
β’ This day is a complete wreck.
being unkind on purpose
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Don't be cruel.
happy and willing to give back time and resources
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The Humane Society relies on generous donors to stay open.
to clap; hitting your palms together
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I have to applaud you on all of your hard work.
completed quickly
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The board was erased in one swift movement.
a group of specific conditions that occur at once
[noun]
Examples:
β’ This is a sticky situation.
verbally expressive
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Amanda is very vocal about community issues.
music that involves the voice
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Mrs. Plum teaches vocal music at Parker Elementary School.
a length of time in between
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Over the span of many years, Logan's Spanish has improved.
to spread out across a period of time
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Her project time span across several years.
a specific way of achieving something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What's the best note-taking tactic.
having a lot of experience and knowledge; advanced
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The Queen of England has a very sophisticated way of life.
to be destroyed over time, naturally or on purpose
[verb]
Examples:
β’ After death, the body begins to decay.
an item in a state of destruction
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The dentist pointed out his tooth decay.
a wooden rod or post
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The tent had so many stakes holding it in the ground, but it still blew away.
to place value in or on something as a risk
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I would stake my reputation on it.
our world; an area of space
[noun]
Examples:
β’ These are the best cookies in the universe.
to pass along a message
[verb]
Examples:
β’ He relayed the news to me.
to largely dislike
[verb]
Examples:
β’ After their fight, Romeo detests Juliet.
harmful
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Mr. Holland warned us that the chemicals were toxic.
not easily persuaded; stuck in a specific mindset
[adj]
Examples:
β’ What made you so stubborn?
sudden; out of the blue
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss's family emergency.
appearing unkind or rude because you are in a hurry
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Sorry I rushed our conversation
the best or greatest
[adj]
Examples:
β’ In my mind, chocolate ice cream reigns supreme.
a large company or activity
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Stark Enterprise is rising in the marketing industry.
to be the head of something; in charge of overseeing activities
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Mom told me we need a babysitter to supervise us for the night.
to grow or experience great success
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The began to prosper under new leadership.
above average; very good
[adj]
Examples:
β’ That vacation was superb.
to determine the cause or reason something happened; examine to find the cause of an illness
[verb]
Examples:
β’ It took a very long time to diagnose the issue.
a state in which your weight is equal on all sides
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Ballerinas must have good balance.
to distribute your weight evenly
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I am able to balance on one leg for quite a while.
sufficient; plenty
[adj]
Examples:
β’ You must provide ample evidence of the occurrence.
to get twisted together
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Her hair was tangled from the wind.
a twisted mess
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I have a tangle of cords on my desk.
a new activity having to do with business risks
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Tanner Co. is planning a new business venture.
to stray from the normal way
[verb]
Examples:
β’ It is a bad idea to venture off the hiking path.
to bring up or write something without details
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I forgot to mention my fear of spiders.
a direct reference
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Haley earned an honorable mention for her academic performance.
to subtract; to remove a part of something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ That penalty deducted two points from their score.
something funny; a quality that makes people laugh
[noun]
Examples:
β’ That movie wasn't really my kind of humour.
to pretend to like doing something to please someone else
[verb]
Examples:
β’ My grandma always tells us to humour her and try new things even when we aren't sure we'll like them.
to cause a person or object to be immoveable
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The haunted house paralyzed her with fear.
to have or to own
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Allison possesses the skills to create a beautiful work of art.
obvious; easily seen
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her feelings were very apparent on her face.
flimsy or weak
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Starting a job interview with a limp handshake is not a good idea.
to walk unsteadily due to an injury
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The dog was limping after it was attacked by a coyote.
a difficulty walking
[noun]
Examples:
β’ After the accident, Jonah now walks with a limp.
beginner; not a professional
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Tony signed up for his college's amateur tennis team.
blending in but still holding a certain importance
[adj]
Examples:
β’ There was a subtle difference between the two drafts.
to get something from someone
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Ella inherited her father's old truck after he passed.
having to do with the ocean or water
[adj]
Examples:
β’ I used to have dreams of becoming a marine biologist.
a soldier who sails boats
[noun]
Examples:
β’ He served as in the US Marine Corps for several years.
facts that something is backed up with or built upon
[noun]
Examples:
β’ We are on a first-name basis.
to cause something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ What prompted you to get a puppy?
completed in a timely manner
[adj]
Examples:
β’ I expect a prompt reply.
a sign to act upon
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The actor's prompt reminded him of his lines.
a time constraint
[adv]
Examples:
β’ The meeting ended promptly at 4 o'clock.
an item from an earlier period of time
[noun]
Examples:
β’ My great grandma's dresser is an antique.
made in a different time period
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Jordan has a large amount of antique jewelry.
a scarring experience that can have a long-term effect on your mental state
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Head traumas are very serious and require immediate medical attention.
to talk to someone in attempt to persuade or come to an agreement
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Negotiate a new deal for us please.
period after an event occurs
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The aftermath of the hurricane is devastating.
an amount of something to be administered or required
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The doctor made sure to administer the correct dose of morphine.
disapprove; to be strongly against
[verb]
Examples:
β’ There are many laws that condemn that sort of behavior.
a product sent from one country into another to be sold
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Ships were arriving with a large supply of imports.
to bring something into a place it hasn't been brought before
[verb]
Examples:
β’ They imported goods from Europe.
the power to cause change to someone or something else
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Darcy isn't the bet influence on you, she smokes cigarettes.
to indirectly affect how someone or something acts
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Don't let per pressure influence you into making a bad decision.
the help or assistance offered
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The bottle service was excellent.
to provide assistance or help
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Your vehicle needs serviced.
something offered or paid
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The taxi fare was much cheaper than I expected.
to experience difficulty doing something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Miles and his family are struggling to find a good daycare.
an experience in which you face difficulty
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Being here is such a struggle.
to become less
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Let's decrease our carbon footprint by at least 3% this year.
the amount by which something reduces
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Pemberton Industries has experienced a significant decrease in sales recently.
a small piece of something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Can I have a scrap of paper to write down your email?
to get rid of
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Let's scrap that idea.
an official result or outcome
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What's the final verdict?
the original or equally as genuine as it
[adj]
Examples:
β’ He won an award for creating the most authentic representation of the artist's work.
especially large
[adj]
Examples:
β’ A vast majority of people prefer mountains over the beach.
easily harmed or in danger
[adj]
Examples:
β’ We must protect the minds of the vulnerable youth.
complex; detailed; severe
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Calculus 4 is a rigorous course.
lacking taste or anything special
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The sandwich was a little bland.
detailed; brightly colored
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The painting was very vivid.
having and maintaining a connection
[verb]
Examples:
β’ May no longer affiliates herself with that church.
an entity that is connected with or run by another
[noun]
Examples:
β’ After the deal was signed, affiliates of the restaurant were expected to aid in the growth process.
to impose a penalty to enforce obedience
a way to correct behaviors and train new ones
[noun]
Examples:
β’ My mom had to buy a book about discipline for kids who are strong-willed.
to punish bad behaviors
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I was left to discipline Henry after he threw food at the television.
a long deep snarl sound
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Zeus growled at me when I tried to pet him.
an accident involving a crash of two items
[noun]
Examples:
β’ She survived a head-on collision.
generally unhappy or unpleasant
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Ronald is the bitter old man that lives across the street.
moderate; not drawing attention
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her style tends to be very modest.
an opinion or statement
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What a rude remark!
to give an opinion or statement
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Stephanie remarked at the surprising difference after the renovation.
an intense desire to get something done
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Her young heart was full of ambition.
a group of items that are connected or belong together
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What a pretty bundle of flowers.
to push together quickly
[verb]
Examples:
β’ She bundled up the papers and threw them in the trash.
able or permitted to do something
[adj]
Examples:
β’ They will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years in prison.
difficult to acquire
[adj]
Examples:
β’ During a drought, water is very scarce.
barely
[adv]
Examples:
β’ I could scarce take the intense criticism.
obtained knowledge gained from practice
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What an odd experience.
to go through something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I've never experienced a winter day in New York City.
a piece of something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Honey, that fragment of a blanket needs to be thrown away.
to break into smaller parts
[verb]
Examples:
β’ That mess needs to be fragmented into groups before we can work on it.
to be aware of something
able to understand what is going on around you; mentally aware
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Be conscious of how your words might affect her.
how someone is placed either physically or figuratively
[noun]
Examples:
β’ This decision has put her in a difficult position.
to place in a specific fashion
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Braden positioned the gun in the best way to shoot the target.
immense tired feeling
[noun]
Examples:
β’ After working a 12-hour shift, the nurse was filled with fatigue.
to secretly obtain something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ We smuggled snacks into the movie theater.
a plan with the main points, excluding many details
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The professor required us to write an outline of the paper before we began.
to sketch around an edge; to generally describe without details
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I outlined the story instead of giving all of the tiny details.
peak; an important meeting
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The European summit is set to occur in May this year.
legally accepted
[adj]
Examples:
β’ That is a legitimate source.
to make legal
[verb]
Examples:
β’ This document has yet to be legitimized.
a general feeling of pleasure or enjoyment
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What a delight she is!
to create a feeling of satisfaction
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I would be delighted to meet your parents.
purposely harmful or violent
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The wild dog was very vicious.
to choose or arrange for something to happen
[verb]
Examples:
β’ We appointed her as leader of the group.
feeling responsible for an unfortunate event
[noun]
Examples:
β’ After sneaking out of the house, Nicole felt extreme guilt.
something especially hard
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Don't ever feel like a burden.
to be given something difficult
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I would hate to burden you with this task.
a person of importance within an organization; the one in charge
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The chief executive of Wonder Inc. contacted us last week.
dealing with the management of an organization
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The meeting will be held in our executive conference room.
the feeling something or someone provides
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Grace began to feel a tingling sensation in her legs after sitting for too long.
clean; no threat to anyone's health
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The cabins were kept in sanitary condition.
to violently break or hit something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Please don't smash this vase it was my grandmother's.
the sound made when something breaks
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Jacob heard the smash of glass blocks away from the car accident.
using words as opposed to writing
[adj]
Examples:
β’ She gave her verbal agreement to seeing a movie tonight.
a list composed of similar items
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Please find me a good furniture catalogue.
to make a list of a specific group of items
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Catalogue these foods according to their color.
a person who lacks bravery or courage
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Kaleb wouldn't eat a ghost pepper, he's too much of a coward.
to be in pain mentally or physically
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Following her passing, we were comforted in that she would no longer suffer.
to accompany someone to a specific place, guide
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Let me escort you to the door.
an order to be followed
[noun]
Examples:
β’ He is second in command.
to gain control of something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I command you to be silent.
a group or set of specific items
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I just made a fresh batch of cookies!
to look over quickly
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I took a glance at the menu.
a quick look over
[noun]
Examples:
β’ They shared a quick glance in the airport.
the permission to do a specific action
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The top-secret lab has limited access.
to find or acquire
[verb]
Examples:
β’ A password is needed to access those files.
avoiding risks and potential harm
[adj]
Examples:
β’ My sister is a cautious driver.
unaffected by a problem, illness, or occurrence
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Luna hopes to be immune to the disease after enduring it once.
a disaster; an unfortunate event
[noun]
Examples:
β’ That party was a disaster.
to not look forward to doing something
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I always dread going to the dentist.
to look at something from afar for a long period of time, stare
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Sara gazed across the room.
a long, unchanging look
[noun]
Examples:
β’ We stared off into the distance for a while until he met my gaze.
especially ridiculous
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her idea was simply absurd.
quickly with energy
[adj]
Examples:
β’ It started raining while Isaac was taking a brisk walk.
something deemed to be unsafe or harmful
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Gasoline next to an open flame is a fire hazard.
to give something a go
[verb]
Examples:
β’ If I had to venture a guess, I would say you've never been to this club before.
a bright light line; a long piece of wood
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The flashlight emits a long beam of light.
to light up with happiness
[verb]
Examples:
β’ He was beaming from ear to ear.
unnatural; made to look like something else
[adj]
Examples:
β’ There are way too many artificial sweeteners in this drink.
something that causes someone to wait; the time required to wait
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The Chiefs game is experiencing a rain delay.
to cause something to take longer
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Please don't delay the meeting.
to mass produce materials or finished goods
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Nelli Industries plans to manufacture a large amount of dog toys this year.
the making of goods using a machine
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Stacey focused on the advantages of better food manufacture.
the place that the ocean meets the land
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Let's visit the Pacific coast.
to move without effort
[verb]
Examples:
β’ This class isn't one you can just coast through.
to brag; to talk proudly about yourself
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I don't mean to boast, I'm just proud of how far I've come.
to suddenly explode or break out
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The crowd erupted into laughter.
a person's appearance from others' point of view based on actions
[noun]
Examples:
β’ She has a reputation for being easily convincible.
fashioned in a tidy way with little space
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The apartment's layout is very compact.
a small, flat makeup case
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Check that purse for her compact.
an advantage you are lucky to have
[noun]
Examples:
β’ That phone is a privilege, not a right.
giving someone or something better treatment
[verb]
Examples:
β’ His mom continues to privilege him by doing all of his laundry.
to walk slowly
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Grandma and I strolled in the park this evening.
a slow walk
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Beth took a morning stroll to start her day.
an amount of something that is more than what is needed
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The company experienced a surplus of goods after sales declined unexpectedly.
more than necessary
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Countries in need do not have surplus food.
to think over in order to make a guess
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I wonder what she's going to do this evening.
a feeling of awe
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Christmas time always fills me with wonder.
extremely effective
[adj]
Examples:
β’ We owe her recovery to this wonder drug.
a place where the water is calm enough for ships to be stored
[noun]
Examples:
β’ There are at least twenty ships parked at the harbour.
to hold onto negativity for a long period of time
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Try not to harbour any hate for your cousin, he was just doing his best.
important; worth a lot
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Don't lose track of those valuable jewels.
a liquid substance
[noun]
Examples:
β’ My car is leaking fluid.
flexible; easily changed
[adj]
Examples:
β’ These plans are very fluid.
to make a drink
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Can you brew a fresh pot of coffee?
a drink made by brewing
[noun]
Examples:
β’ There's nothing like freshly brewed tea.
to place something on with glue
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I pasted the magazine cutouts onto my art project.
a mixture that can be spread and used to attach something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Elmer's makes a famous paste.
simply beautiful; timeless
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The wedding turned out very elegant and amazing.
acting quickly or swiftly
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Get this done rapidly.
a fast stream of water within a river
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The fish were swimming by and jumping out of the rapids.
a prediction of the future
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Check the weather forecast before you go.
to predict future events
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Two inches of snow was forecast for this evening.
to cause the start of something large or important
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The rocket launched at noon.
the release of a new product or event
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Her book launch was very successful, she sold over 200 copies.
surface level; shallow
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Chloe's actions revealed her superficial attitude and values.
a journey taken by ship or spacecraft
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Long ago, the Mayflower took its maiden voyage.
to take a journey
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Paul voyaged through the desert.
the quickest and best possible way
[adj]
Examples:
β’ She was in search of the most efficient way to organize her files.
easily breakable
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Grandma's pottery is very delicate, so we aren't allowed to touch them.
extremely strong and sturdy
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The bridge's structure is very robust.
emphasis on something that is particularly bad
[adj]
Examples:
β’ This calculus problem has left me in a state of utter confusion.
to use your voice
[verb]
Examples:
β’ She was so shocked that she couldn't even utter a single word.
detrimental to someone's health and wellbeing
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Polly called to tell us she survived the fatal car crash.
to get rid of using a sharp edge
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Scrape your plate off before you put it in the dishwasher.
a small wound caused by something sharp or rough
[noun]
Examples:
β’ How did you get that scrape on your knee?
thin and long
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The model has a slender figure.
a flashlight or small light source
[noun]
Examples:
β’ He held out a torch in the cave so that they could see.
to purposely set on fire
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Rioters torched innocent small businesses.
a collection of valuable items
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The pirates of Neverland finally located the buried treasure.
to hold something in high regard
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I treasure our time together.
when a situation or idea is closely examined
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Professor Dunn gave us a super long math review.
to reexamine; look at again for clarity or improvement
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Please review these documents before we send them to our client.
occurring a small distance from the top
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Don't worry the water is shallow here.
incomplete; not whole
[adj]
Examples:
β’ She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.
to provide the most recent information
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Jamie will be updating us on the road conditions this morning.
the most recent piece of information
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I'm waiting to hear an update.
a number dealing with a specific amount
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The figures this month are looking pretty good.
to form an opinion
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Did you ever figure out that math problem?
to practice before a performance or speech
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The band chose to rehearse one last time before the concert.
a large amount of something
[adj]
Examples:
β’ New students are in abundant supply.
a large fire
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The blaze in the field was out of control.
to burn intensely
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Fireplaces emit a beautiful, warm blaze in the winter.
to fall or lean due to a lack of strength
[verb]
Examples:
β’ He slumped against the wall after she rejected her.
a sudden decrease
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Tammy's softball team has been in a slump for months now.
a natural likelihood to behave a certain way
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Luckily, she has good instincts.
strange; odd; unusual
[adj]
Examples:
β’ Her outfit is so bizarre.
to get new people involved
[verb]
Examples:
β’ We need to recruit some more volunteers.
a person that has joined
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Welcome our new recruits.
to respect someone because of the things they've done or the way they act
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I admire you for your patience.
a viewing of something before it is public
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The exclusive movie preview was successful.
to see before anyone else
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Shawn will preview his latest album in August.
the way something feels
[noun]
Examples:
β’ This brownie has a funny texture.
a decision to give up something to gain something else
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Mom made the tough sacrifice of missing her favorite show to be here.
to give up something of importance for something even more significant
[verb]
Examples:
β’ The soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom.
an opposing person or group in competition
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Our hometown has a game against their rivals this weekend.
to level up to; become as good as
[verb]
Examples:
β’ No movie could rival the new IT.
to let happen; allow
[verb]
Examples:
β’ You are no longer permitted on this property
a statement granting access or giving the right to do something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Do you have a permit to drive?
to look at someone angrily
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I don't know why she's glaring at me.
an angry look or bright light
[noun]
Examples:
β’ What a menacing glare.
a quick look not allowing you to see a clear picture
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I only caught a glimpse of the robber before he escaped.
to see someone or something for a brief moment
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I glimpsed a raccoon in the garage last night.
medium in size
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The company is experiencing moderate growth.
a person with neutral opinions
[noun]
Examples:
β’ People of any political affiliation can appreciate a moderate.
to keep a specific standard
[verb]
Examples:
β’ Susan is expected to moderate the exam.
a worried feeling
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Rene felt her brother's odd behavior was cause for concern.
when there is not enough of something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ The United States is currently experiencing a refrigerator shortage.
not typical; special
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The view from up here is extraordinary.
surprising; not expected
[adj]
Examples:
β’ That project took an extraordinary amount of work.
something that no longer exists
[adj]
Examples:
β’ If we aren't careful, many endangered animals will become extinct.
a feeling of easement; an alleviation
[noun]
Examples:
β’ Mallory uttered a sigh of relief once her exam was over.
unclear; little to no details
[adj]
Examples:
β’ The assignment's instructions were vague.
to make an exact copy
[verb]
Examples:
β’ It's hard to duplicate the feeling you get on Christmas morning.
an exact copy; replica
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I have a duplicate of my grandma's recipe in her handwriting.
made to be an exact copy
[adj]
Examples:
β’ I need the original, not a duplicate copy.
the amount of desire for a specific food or activity
[noun]
Examples:
β’ He has an appetite for waffles every morning.
to travel
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I am looking forward to the commute to the beach.
a specific route or distance
[noun]
Examples:
β’ It is a long commute to work every morning.
an urgent attempt to acquire something
[noun]
Examples:
β’ May I make an appeal to the court?
to make a formal statement as a request
[verb]
Examples:
β’ I appealed to his kindness when asking for a raise.
to provide evidence or assistance; to agree
[verb]
Examples:
β’ That beam supports the structure of the house.
assistance or encouragement
[noun]
Examples:
β’ I will offer my support.