money or goods given to a charity or cause
noun
Examples:
• The charity received donations totalling over a million dollars.
• She made regular donations to several local food banks.
of or relating to the face; a beauty treatment applied to the face
adjective
Examples:
• Facial expressions can reveal a great deal about someone's emotions.
• She booked a facial at the spa to rejuvenate her skin.
remaining loyal and steadfast; accurate and true to the original
adjective
Examples:
• She was a faithful friend through all the ups and downs.
• The film is a faithful adaptation of the original novel.
causing death; leading to failure or catastrophe
adjective
Examples:
• The accident proved fatal for the driver.
• A fatal error in the software caused the system to crash.
a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried
noun
Examples:
• She added sliced figs to the cheese board.
• Dried figs are a nutritious and sweet snack.
an informal name for the Netherlands; also a coastal region in the western Netherlands
noun
Examples:
• Holland is famous for its tulips, windmills, and canals.
• They cycled through the flat landscape of Holland in the spring.
a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean
noun
Examples:
• The hurricane caused widespread destruction along the Gulf Coast.
• Residents evacuated before the hurricane made landfall.
the likely consequences or effects of something; things suggested without being explicitly stated
noun
Examples:
• The implications of this decision will be felt for years.
• The researchers discussed the implications of their findings for public health.
goods or services brought into a country from abroad; to bring in from abroad
noun
Examples:
• Oil is one of the country's most important imports.
• The import of certain goods is strictly regulated.
to bring goods or data from one place to another
verb
Examples:
• The company imports raw materials from South America.
• She imported the spreadsheet data into the new software.
introducing new ideas or methods; creative and original
adjective
Examples:
• The startup developed an innovative solution to reduce food waste.
• Her innovative teaching approach kept students highly engaged.
a tablet computer manufactured by Apple
noun
Examples:
• She uses her iPad for reading and sketching on the go.
• The school provided each student with an iPad for the year.
the official power to make legal decisions; a territory under a particular legal authority
noun
Examples:
• The case falls outside the court's jurisdiction.
• Data protection laws differ by jurisdiction.
the action or sound of laughing
noun
Examples:
• The room filled with laughter at his joke.
• Laughter is said to be the best medicine.
a bright yellow oval citrus fruit with acidic juice and a sour taste
noun
Examples:
• She squeezed a lemon over the grilled fish.
• He added a slice of lemon to his tea.
something, especially a product, that is defective or unsatisfactory
noun
Examples:
• The used car turned out to be a lemon — it broke down within a week.
• The new laptop was a lemon; the screen flickered from the first day.
either of the two organs in the chest that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in breathing
noun
Examples:
• Smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer.
• He had to use an inhaler due to reduced lung capacity.
very strong and powerful; very great in size or importance
adjective
Examples:
• The mighty river carved the canyon over millions of years.
• She made a mighty effort to climb the final stretch of the mountain.
relating to money or currency
adjective
Examples:
• The central bank adjusts monetary policy to control inflation.
• The fine carries no monetary value — it is purely symbolic.
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
noun
Examples:
• Good nutrition is essential for children's development.
• She studied sports nutrition at university.
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted
noun
Examples:
• Iron ore is mined extensively in the Pilbara region of Australia.
• The prospectors found rich ore deposits deep in the mountain.
an evergreen coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and woody cones
noun
Examples:
• The mountainside was covered with towering pine trees.
• The cabin was built entirely from pine wood.
to feel a longing or yearning for someone or something
verb
Examples:
• She pined for home during her first year abroad.
• He pined for his lost youth.
a position assumed for artistic purposes; a pretence
noun
Examples:
• The photographer asked her to hold the pose for a few seconds.
• His confidence was just a pose — he was actually very nervous.
to present or create a problem or danger; to position oneself for a photograph
verb
Examples:
• The wildfire poses a serious threat to the local community.
• The models posed on the runway for the photographers.
to cause a liquid or granular substance to flow from one container to another
verb
Examples:
• She poured the hot coffee into a mug.
• He poured concrete into the mould for the garden stepping stone.
to prepare and issue a book, journal, or other written material for public distribution; to make information generally known
verb
Examples:
• The journal published her research findings last month.
• He plans to publish his memoir next year.
the payment made for renting something; a property or vehicle available for rent
noun
Examples:
• The monthly rental for the apartment is quite reasonable.
• They picked up a rental car at the airport.
as far as one can tell; apparently
adverb
Examples:
• The problem is seemingly simple but actually quite complex.
• She handled the crisis seemingly without effort.
a large, predatory fish with sharp teeth found in oceans; an unscrupulous person
noun
Examples:
• The great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the sea.
• Be careful dealing with him — he's a real loan shark.
the direction between south and west; a region in this direction
noun
Examples:
• The wind is blowing from the southwest tonight.
• They explored the desert landscapes of the American Southwest.
people who continue to live after a dangerous situation or difficult event
noun
Examples:
• Survivors of the earthquake were evacuated to temporary shelters.
• Alzheimer's disease survivors often depend on full-time carers.
not limited or restricted; infinite
adjective
Examples:
• The plan includes unlimited data for a fixed monthly fee.
• She seemed to have unlimited energy throughout the campaign.
to recommend a course of action to someone; to give professional or official guidance
verb
Examples:
• The doctor advised her to rest for at least a week.
• I would strongly advise against making that investment right now.
experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness; very eager or concerned
adjective
Examples:
• She was anxious about the results of her medical tests.
• He was anxious to prove himself in his new role.
a flying insect that collects nectar and pollen and produces honey
noun
Examples:
• A bee landed on the flower and began to collect pollen.
• The hive contained thousands of bees working in perfect coordination.
a small restaurant or coffee shop selling light meals and drinks
noun
Examples:
• They met for breakfast at a little cafe on the corner.
• She spent the afternoon working on her laptop in the cafe.
thin cylinders of tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
noun
Examples:
• He quit smoking cigarettes after a health scare.
• A pack of cigarettes in Norway is among the most expensive in the world.
being made up or composed of
verb
Examples:
• The committee consisting of five members voted unanimously.
• A balanced diet consisting of vegetables, proteins, and whole grains is recommended.
a system of religious veneration; a small group with extreme devotion to a person or ideology; something with a devoted following
noun
Examples:
• The film became a cult classic in the years after its release.
• The authorities investigated the cult for alleged manipulation of its members.
products made from milk; a shop or company that sells such products
noun
Examples:
• She switched to a dairy-free diet for health reasons.
• The local dairy delivers fresh milk every morning.
either of two US states — North Dakota and South Dakota; a member of a Native American people
noun
Examples:
• North Dakota is one of the least densely populated states in the US.
• She moved to South Dakota to work on a ranch.
used as an affectionate form of address; a favourite person
noun
Examples:
• Come here, darling — dinner is almost ready.
• She was the darling of the fashion world that season.
feeling or showing great pleasure or happiness
adjective
Examples:
• She was absolutely delighted to receive the award.
• We are delighted to announce the opening of our new branch.
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences; an appointment book
noun
Examples:
• She has kept a diary since she was twelve years old.
• Check my diary — I think I'm free on Thursday afternoon.
to have or express a different opinion; to fail to agree
verb
Examples:
• They frequently disagree on political issues but remain close friends.
• I disagree with his assessment of the situation.
to cease to be visible or to exist; to go missing
verb
Examples:
• The magician made the coin disappear in his hand.
• The endangered species could disappear entirely within a decade.
a tool with a rotating tip used to make holes in hard materials
noun
Examples:
• He used a drill to make holes in the wall for the shelves.
• The dentist's drill made a high-pitched whining sound.
a repetitive exercise or training activity to practice a skill
noun
Examples:
• The soldiers performed their morning drills in the courtyard.
• The teacher ran vocabulary drills to help students memorize new words.
to make a hole in something using a drill; to train someone through repetition
verb
Examples:
• They drilled through the rock to lay the pipeline.
• The coach drilled the team on their defensive plays every afternoon.
the official currency of most European Union member states
noun
Examples:
• The price was listed as fifty euros on the menu.
• She exchanged her dollars for euros before the trip to France.
having developed gradually over time, especially through natural selection or adaptation
adjective
Examples:
• Modern birds are evolved descendants of ancient dinosaurs.
• Her evolved perspective on leadership came from years of experience.
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather conditions
noun
Examples:
• The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for the weekend.
• Analysts revised their economic forecast for the coming quarter.
to predict or estimate a future event or trend
verb
Examples:
• Meteorologists forecast a cold snap later this week.
• The company forecasts a ten percent increase in revenue next year.
the system of rules, practices, and processes by which an organization or society is directed and controlled
noun
Examples:
• Good corporate governance helps prevent financial scandals.
• The conference focused on improving democratic governance in developing nations.
an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms as a gesture of affection
noun
Examples:
• She gave her daughter a long hug before boarding the plane.
• A warm hug from a friend can make a difficult day easier.
to hold someone tightly in one's arms
verb
Examples:
• He hugged his mother when he arrived home from college.
• The children hugged each other after the long separation.
situated, done, or used inside a building
adjective
Examples:
• The indoor swimming pool is open year-round.
• She prefers indoor plants that thrive in low light.
having great influence on someone or something; producing important effects
adjective
Examples:
• She is one of the most influential figures in modern literature.
• The documentary was highly influential in changing public opinion.
to have as one's plan or purpose
verb
Examples:
• I intend to finish the report before the deadline.
• She did not intend to offend anyone with her comment.
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
adjective
Examples:
• The ink used in the letter was invisible until heated.
• She felt invisible in the crowded room, with no one acknowledging her.
a legal case brought to a court of law by one party against another
noun
Examples:
• She filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination.
• The lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
an unintended crack or hole through which liquid or gas escapes
noun
Examples:
• A leak in the roof allowed water to drip into the living room.
• The gas leak was detected before it could cause an explosion.
an unauthorized disclosure of secret or private information
noun
Examples:
• A leak to the press revealed the company's internal struggles.
• The government launched an investigation into the data leak.
people who play musical instruments or sing professionally
noun
Examples:
• The jazz musicians improvised brilliantly throughout the concert.
• Many street musicians earn a living playing in public spaces.
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, used for oil and food, from the Mediterranean region
noun
Examples:
• She ordered a salad garnished with kalamata olives.
• The olive tree in the courtyard was over a hundred years old.
a yellow-green color resembling unripe olives
adjective
Examples:
• She wore an olive green jacket that complemented her complexion.
• The military uniforms were a dull olive color.
having or showing intense enthusiasm, emotion, or strong feeling about something
adjective
Examples:
• She is passionate about environmental conservation.
• He gave a passionate speech that moved the entire audience.
a suggestion or proposal that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose
noun
Examples:
• The doctor's recommendation was to rest for at least a week.
• She got the job largely on the strength of her professor's recommendation.
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd of people
noun
Examples:
• Police were called in to contain the riot that broke out after the match.
• The prison riot lasted three days before order was restored.
a list of people or things, especially one showing their duties or availability
noun
Examples:
• The coach posted the roster for the upcoming season on the bulletin board.
• Her name appeared on the duty roster for night shifts next week.
a person employed to perform household duties or personal services
noun
Examples:
• In Victorian England, wealthy families employed many servants.
• The servant brought refreshments on a silver tray.
the way something is organized, arranged, or configured
noun
Examples:
• The new office setup allows for better collaboration between teams.
• The technical setup for the event took several hours to complete.
the bony structure that forms the head and encloses the brain
noun
Examples:
• The archaeologists discovered a human skull at the excavation site.
• He suffered a hairline fracture to his skull in the accident.
a narrow opening or groove into which something can be inserted
noun
Examples:
• Insert your card into the slot on the right side of the machine.
• The letter fell through the mail slot in the front door.
an allocated time period or position in a schedule
noun
Examples:
• The show was moved to a prime-time slot on Friday evenings.
• There is one remaining slot available in the afternoon session.
to break something into pieces violently
verb
Examples:
• He accidentally smashed the glass when he knocked it off the counter.
• The car smashed into the barrier at high speed.
a great success, especially a popular song, film, or show
noun
Examples:
• The band's latest album was a smash, topping the charts for weeks.
• The summer blockbuster turned out to be a box-office smash.
a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, usually life-size or larger
noun
Examples:
• The bronze statue of the general stands in the center of the square.
• Tourists lined up to take photos with the famous marble statue.
to give up resistance and submit to an opponent
verb
Examples:
• The enemy forces surrendered after a three-week siege.
• She refused to surrender to despair even in the hardest times.
the act of giving up or handing something over
noun
Examples:
• The surrender of the fortress ended the conflict.
• The unconditional surrender was signed in a railway carriage.
having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is not to be trusted
adjective
Examples:
• She became suspicious when she noticed her wallet was missing.
• The detective found the witness's story highly suspicious.
in a thorough manner; completely and with great attention to detail
adverb
Examples:
• She thoroughly reviewed every clause in the contract before signing.
• The room was thoroughly cleaned before the guests arrived.
a space entirely devoid of matter; a space from which air has been removed
noun
Examples:
• Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.
• The scientists conducted the experiment in a near-perfect vacuum.
a vacuum cleaner; to clean with a vacuum cleaner
noun
Examples:
• She ran the vacuum over the carpet before the guests arrived.
• He vacuumed the living room and hallway in under twenty minutes.
instances of change or differences in condition, amount, or level
noun
Examples:
• Regional variations in dialect make English fascinating to study.
• The study recorded variations in temperature across different altitudes.
accustomed to doing something; a person's habitual behavior
adjective
Examples:
• He was wont to take a long walk before breakfast each morning.
• As was her wont, she arrived precisely on time.
claims or assertions that someone has done something wrong, typically made without proof
noun
Examples:
• The politician denied all allegations of corruption.
• Serious allegations of misconduct were leveled against the coach.
expected or predicted in advance
adjective
Examples:
• The highly anticipated film finally opened in cinemas this weekend.
• Sales exceeded the anticipated figures for the first quarter.
to officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory
verb
Examples:
• The board approved the new budget proposal unanimously.
• She was relieved when her loan application was approved.
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
noun
Examples:
• The architect presented three design proposals to the committee.
• She studied to become an architect for seven years.
a bowl-shaped container used for holding water; a geographic area drained by a river
noun
Examples:
• She washed her hands in the basin beside the door.
• The Amazon basin covers much of South America.
resulting in good; having a helpful or advantageous effect
adjective
Examples:
• Regular exercise is beneficial for both mental and physical health.
• The new policy proved beneficial for small businesses.
the process of losing blood from the body due to injury or illness
noun
Examples:
• Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
• Internal bleeding can be difficult to detect without medical imaging.
a particular type of animal developed by selective breeding
noun
Examples:
• The Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
• They raise a rare breed of cattle on their farm.
to produce offspring; to raise animals or plants
verb
Examples:
• They breed horses on a large ranch in Montana.
• Mosquitoes breed in standing water.
a woman on her wedding day or just before or after her marriage
noun
Examples:
• The bride walked down the aisle to cheers from the guests.
• Everyone agreed the bride looked radiant in her white gown.
a small swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
noun
Examples:
• The rose buds were just beginning to open in the warm spring sun.
• He noticed new buds forming on the branches after the rain.
an informal term for a friend or companion
noun
Examples:
• Hey bud, how have you been?
• He and his childhood bud still meet every summer.
the chief manservant of a household, typically responsible for managing the household staff
noun
Examples:
• The butler greeted the guests at the front door.
• In the old estate, the butler oversaw all domestic arrangements.
an animated film or television program, especially one intended for children
noun
Examples:
• The children watched cartoons on Saturday morning.
• The classic cartoon has been entertaining audiences for decades.
a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, often with a caption
noun
Examples:
• The political cartoon satirized the government's new policy.
• He drew a cartoon mocking the rivalry between the two teams.
a young bird, especially a newly hatched chicken
noun
Examples:
• The fluffy yellow chicks cheeeped in the barn.
• We watched the chick peck its way out of the egg.
Coca-Cola or a similar cola-flavored soft drink
noun
Examples:
• She ordered a coke with her burger at the diner.
• Can I get a diet coke, please?
a fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air, used in metal smelting
noun
Examples:
• Coke is used in blast furnaces to produce iron.
• The industrial plant burned coke to generate heat for the smelter.
able to be likened to another; similar in size, quality, or nature
adjective
Examples:
• The two candidates have comparable levels of experience.
• The price is comparable to other products in the same category.
the act of confirming something; a statement or proof that something is true or definite
noun
Examples:
• I received a confirmation email after booking the flight.
• The doctor's tests provided confirmation of the earlier diagnosis.
a panel or unit containing a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment
noun
Examples:
• She adjusted the volume on the mixing console.
• The gaming console comes with two wireless controllers.
to comfort someone who is grieving or distressed
verb
Examples:
• She tried to console her friend after the unexpected loss.
• There were no words to console him after the accident.
a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labour for a specific task
noun
Examples:
• The contractor finished the kitchen renovation ahead of schedule.
• She works as an independent contractor for several tech companies.
a straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere from one side to the other; the measurement of this line
noun
Examples:
• The pipe has a diameter of thirty centimeters.
• The diameter of the Earth is approximately 12,742 kilometers.
to deposit or discard something carelessly; a place where waste is deposited
verb
Examples:
• She dumped the contents of her bag onto the table.
• It is illegal to dump waste in this river.
a site used for depositing rubbish or waste material
noun
Examples:
• The council plans to close the local dump next year.
• Old appliances can be taken to the recycling dump.
a pair of people or things who work closely together, especially performers
noun
Examples:
• The comedy duo had audiences in tears every night.
• The famous musical duo released their third album together.
a very large mammal with a long trunk, large ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia
noun
Examples:
• The elephants migrated hundreds of miles to reach the watering hole.
• African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
improved in quality, value, or extent
adjective
Examples:
• The enhanced security measures reduced incidents significantly.
• She underwent an enhanced background check for the government position.
extremely tired; completely drained of energy
adjective
Examples:
• After running the marathon, she was completely exhausted.
• The exhausted rescue workers rested after the long operation.
cloth or woven material
noun
Examples:
• The dress was made from a lightweight cotton fabric.
• She chose a floral fabric for the new curtains.
the underlying structure or essential character of something
noun
Examples:
• Trust is woven into the very fabric of a healthy society.
• The corruption threatened the entire fabric of the institution.
extraordinarily good or attractive; wonderful
adjective
Examples:
• The party was absolutely fabulous from start to finish.
• She wore a fabulous red dress to the awards ceremony.
a small imaginary being of human form with magical powers, appearing in folklore and children's stories
noun
Examples:
• The child believed the tooth fairy left a coin under her pillow.
• The story featured a fairy who granted three wishes.