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Laste update : 2006/12/15 (�����HGoogle Doc����, ���A��s)
�u�W�Q�װ� 2007 2006 2005 and earlier
YEAR : 2007
ENGLISH VOCABULARY # 5 - 2007/01/01
ENGLISH VOCABULARY # 4 - 2006/12/30
ENGLISH VOCABULARY # 3 2006/08/05
ENGLISH VOCABULARY # 2
ENGLISH VOCABULARY # 1
YEAR : 2006
2006/12/15
savor (v) �~��
nutty (adj) �h���G��
succulent (adj) �h������
delicate (adj) ��o�� �A����
pinnacle (n) ���p ���I
With three successful movies out, this actor is at the pinnacle of his
movie career.
partake (v) ���� �@�i
We invited our friends to partake in this delicious feast with us.
offering (n) ���a
I didn't like the offerings at that restaurant. The food was too strange
for me.
garnish (n) �\�� �˹�
Susan used some lemon slices as garnish around her baked salmon.
caviar (n) ���l��
One of my favorite snacks is caviar on bread, but it's too expensive to eat
every day.
2006/12/14
splendid (adj) ���[�� �G�R�� spectacular
What splendid costumes! The colors and materials are beautiful.
nestle (v) �b����{�a�B�� �̰�
The little girl nestled in her mother's arms and went to sleep.
saturated (adj) ���M�� �óz��
I can't use this towel. It's saturated with water.
to one's heart's content (idiom) �ɱ��a �ߺ��N���a
Nancy is on vacation. Now she can relax to her heart's content.
package deal (n) �M�˲��~ �M�˾P�ⶵ��
You get your hotel room and meals for one price. It's a package deal.
mineral (n) �q����
Iron is one mineral your body needs to stay healthy.
2006/12/13
sculpture (n) �J��
The museum has a few stone sculptures of animals.
setting (n) ����
This mountaintop is a beautiful setting for a house.
accommodate (v) �e��
We can't invite 200 people. This room can only accommodate 150.
complexion (n) ����
Susan has a wonderful complexion. Her skin is smooth and clear.
2006/12/12
windows-shopping (n) �s���ө��o��
Sandra had some free time, so she decided to go window-shopping at the mall.
balance (n) �l�B
Fiona checked her bank account balance to see how much money she had.
consume (v) �Y(��)�� ����
Ben consumes two cups of coffee every day.
dig out something (idiom) ��X
Mom dug out some old pictures from her childhood to show us.
2006/12/11
budget (n) �w��
Gary uses a budget to plan how much money he will spend on food and
entertainment every month.
in bulk (idiom) �j�q�� �j��a
To save money we buy toilet paper in bulk rather than one roll at a time.
impulse (n) �İ� �@�ɪ����Y
Today's weather was so nice I had a sudden impulse to run through the park
at noon.
stick to something (idiom) �H�u �����Y��
Once Dan makes a decision, he sticks to it. He doesn't change his mind.
cut corners (idiom) �`�ٶ}��
Nathan cuts corners by preparing his own lunches instead of eating out.
2006/12/09
oriental (adj) �Ȭw�� �F�誺
acclaim (n) �g�A
The author earned worldwide acclaim with his new best-selling book.
sector (n) �譱 ����
Bob works in the financial sector but would prefer a job in the educational
sector.
integrity (n) ����
You can't buy people's respect. You ahve to earn it with your honesty and
integrity.
instill (v) ���
Have you though about what values you hope to instill in your children?
stem cell (n) �F�ӭM
The body's stem cells can be used to treat many different diseases.
2006/12/08
discreetly (adv) ���ޤH�`�N�a
scandal (n) ��D
When the newspaper reported the mayor's illegal deal, it caused a big
scandal.
electronic (adj) �q�l��
We need batteries for all these electronic toys.
sophisticated (adj) �륩�� ������
This company uses very sophisticated equipment to record the employees'
phone conversations.
bulletin board (n) �G�i��
Students share their thoughts about learning English on this Internet
bulletin board.
cheat sheet (n) �p��
The student wasn't prepared for the test, so he used a cheat sheet.
2006/12/07
means (n pl) ��k ��q
Jim will use any means available to get the job done.
academic (adj) �Ƿ~�� �dzN��
This college's academic year has two semesters.
pronounced (adj) ���㪺
Cindy has a pronounced fear of heights. She won't even climb a ladder.
ace (v) �o��n���Z
Susie is a great student. She aced all of her final exams.
arithmetic (n) ��N
Scientists must have a good understanding of arithmetic.
standardized test (n) �зǤƴ���
Some educators believe that standardized tests are not the best way to
judge academic achievement.
2006/12/06
vulnerable (adj) �ܮz�� �����˪�
Layla has a hard time making new friends. The risk of being hurt makes her
feel vulnerable.
veteran (adj) �g���״I�� ��`��
Andre Agassi is a veteran tennis player - he's been playing for over 20
years.
curse (n) �A�G
People believe that old house has a curse on it. No one dares to enter it.
extinct (adj) ���ت� ������
Dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.
security guard (n) ĵ��
Chris got a job as a security guard at a bank.
2006/12/05
perspective (n) �[�I
If Billy and I have a disagreement, I try to see the issue from his
perspective.
nomination (n) ���W
Five actors received nominations for the Best Actor Oscar. But which one
will win the award?
inhert (v) �~��
Michael will inherit Grandma's money when she dies.
loosen up (idiom) ���P
Loosen up, Bob! You need to learn how to relax.
vineyard (n) �����
We grow three kinds of grapes in our vineyard.
2006/12/04
lineup (n) �}�e
The TV show features a great lineup of performance.
animated (adj) �ʵe��
Many children like animated movies better than live action movies.
soul mate (n) �F���Q �t�@�b
After dating a couple of guys, Amy met her soul mate, Tom, last year.
flush (v) �R (����)
Please flush the toilet after you use the restroom.
bacon (n) ����
I love to eat bacon and eggs for breakfast.
sewer (n) �U���D
This building smells bad because it is next to an open sewer.
2006/12/02
stingy (adj) �[�ު� �p��
I think Holly is a stingy person. She hates to spend money on anyone.
petty (adj) �߯ݯU���� ���H��
Ron and Kate never argue about important things. Their arguments are always
about petty things.
attend (v) �ѥ[
Madison can't attend this meeting, but she'll come to the next one.
in someone's shoes (idiom) ����Y�H���B��
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
the golden rule (n) �����k�h
The golden rule is a famous saying: "do to others as you would have them do
to you."
2006/12/01
banquet (n) �b�| ���b
I ate a lot of good food at the wedding banquet last night.
reminder (n) ���� �U�H�O�Ъ��ƪ�
I might forget about the meeting. Can you send me a reminder.
tempt (v) �Q�n ��
That chocolate cake looks delicious. I'm tempted to eat a slice.
outright (adv) ���M�a �����a
That was outright dishonest of Brad to lie to Susan like that.
at a loss (idiom) �x�b����
I don't know what to say. i'm really at a loss.
2006/11/30
crushing (adj) ���o�O�H�ݤ��L�� ���˩ʪ�
Bob found it difficult to deal with the crushing pressures of his job.
cram (v) ���O�w�I
Rory stayed up all night cramming for a test the next day.
pass someone over (idiom) �N�Y�H����
Jill is angry because her boss passed her over for a promotion.
nourish (v) ���i
Meaningful conversation nourishes family relationships.
survey (v) �լd /�����b��/
The school surveyed the students to find out their attitudes about cheating.
cram school (n) �ɲ߯Z
Laura goes to cram school three nights a week to study English.
2006/11/29
conclusion (n) ����
After listening to everyone's opinions, I finally reached my own conclusion.
conduct (v) �i��
The government plans to conduct a test of the local water quality.
bond (n) �pô �s��
Our strong bonds have kept our family together through many difficult times.
self-esteem (n) �۴L
Children with a healthy self-esteem have a positive understanding of who
they are.
midlife (n) ���~
In midlife, John realized he'd accomplished many of his dreams.
2006/11/28
dine (v) �i�\
At Sarah's birthday dinner, guests dined on steak and salmon.
sparingly (adv) �`�٦a ���`��a
Eat sugar sparingly. It's not very good for you.
outfit (n) �A��
Kelly bought a new outfit to wear on her first day at work.
remedy (n) ���k = therapy
Mrs. Gilmore's cold remedy really works! My cold lasted only three days.
2006/11/27
blanket (v) �л\ (n) ��l ���
After the winter storm, snow blanketed the land.
slice (n) ���q ����
This book shows its readers a slice of American history.
portray (v) ���t
In the movie, the actress portrayed a young woman who loved animals.
hardship (n) �}�x �x��
The young student experienced many hardships as he tried to study and work
at the same time.
plantation (n) �پ��� �Ѧa
The family grows corn on their plantation.
living history (n) �����v
At a living history museum, actors show you what life was really like in
the past.
2006/11/25
vigorous (adj) �E�P�� �j�Ӧ��O��
The athlete did vigorous training to prepare for the race.
beneficial (adj) ���q��
Eating fruit and vegetables every day is beneficial to your health.
destination (n) �ت��a
Tell me your destination. Where are you going?
purposely (adv) �G�N�a �S�N�a
I purposely stayed home on Saturday because I needed to rest.
aerobics (n) ����B��
Angela joined an aerobics class for exercice.
2006/11/24
mash (v) �˦�..�k��
boil (v) �u �i�N
beat (v) ��
gravy (n) �ץ�
smother (v) �e��
yam (n) �s�� �s�� ���a��
wholesome (adj) ���d��
cinnamon (n) ��
pumpkin (n) �n��
nutmeg (n) �ר��M
subtle (adj) �L����
festive (adj) �w�֪�
fluffy (adj) �P�n��
Elliot watched the large, fluffy clouds float across the sky.
hearty (adj) �ײ���
I made a hearty soup full of beef and vegetables.
ooze (v) ���X �v����
This little cafe oozes with charm and warmth.
essence (n) ���H ����
Mother Teresa's life displayed the essence of kindness and charity.
casserole (n) �K�N���a �F��
Luke baked a chicken casserole for dinner.
candied (adj) �}�{��
Emily likes to make candied apples at Christmas.
2006/11/23
abound (v) �s�b
fragrance (n) ��� ����
warmth (n) �ŷx
delectable (adj) �r�֪� �n�Y��
succulent (adj) �h�Ī�
growl (v) �H�� �F��
savory (adj) �����i�f��
breadcrumb (n) �ѥ]�h = crumb
soak (v) ���w
convey (v) �ǹF ���F
Looking someone directly in the eye conveys confidence.
glisten (v) �{ģ /t/���o�� /glis?n/
The newly washed car glistened in the sun.
tart (adj) �Ī� = sour
this sauce is a bit tart. You might need to add a little sugar.
herb (n) �ڭ��Ӫ�
Special herbs and spices give this chicken its wonderful flavor.
centerpiece (n) ������F�� �̭��n������
The room's centerpiece is a painting that my grandfather painted.
carve (v) ��(���)
I carved the turkey into thin slices.
2006/11/22
viewpoint (n) �[�I ����
You and I have different viewpoint and opinions on this issue.
break up (v) ��..�Ѵ� ����
Josie and Nate decided to break up after they had a huge argument.
individually (adv) ��W�a �ӧO�a
The teacher told the students they could work on the class project either
individually or in groups.
fishy (adj) �i�ê�
There's something fishy about my new neighbors. They never leave their
apartment.
backup (adj) ���b�᭱�M����
Greg doesn't want to be a backup singer. He wants to be a star.
2006/11/21
eventually (adv) �`�� �ש�
If you save money you will eventually be able to buy a new car.
professional (adj) �M�~��
Angela didn't know how to paint her living room, so she hired a
professional painter to help her.
industry (n) ..�� ���~
Frankie wants to work in the movie industry.
stand out (v) �S�O��X �ޤH�`��
Eileen's excellent English makes her stand out among her coworkers.
for one thing (idiom) ����
I don't like traveling. For one thing, I'm afraid of flying.
2006/11/20
venue (n) ���a
This park is the perfect venue for a summer outdoor concert.
pull in someone or something (v) �l��
That restaurant is offering free dessert to pull in new customers.
put on something (v) �W�t �t�X
The students put on a concert for their parents and teachers.
attract (v) �l��
Don't leave sugar on the table. It will attract ants.
performing arts (n pl) ���t���N
Eve loves music and dance, so she decided to study the performing arts.
2006/11/18
reaction (n) ����
Justin's skin had a strange reaction to the seafood he ate last night.
pinch (v) ���� ����
Linda pinched the fabric tightly between her fingers.
expose (v) �ϼ��S�� �Ϭݪ���
Ben took off his cap and exposed his bald head to everyone.
abdomen (n) ����
The muscles in Billy's abdomen are sore because he didn't bend down
properly when he picked up the heavy box.
saliva (n) �f�� ��G
The saliva in your mouth makes food easier to swallow.
nothing to sneeze at (idiom) ���e���� ���o�Ƶ�
Bill graduated from college at the age of 17. Now that's nothing to sneeze
at!
2006/11/17
calligraphy (n) �Ѫk
Amanda and Andrew used beautiful calligraphy on their wedding invitations.
in honor of something (adj) �V..�P�q
My sister and I are hosting a party in honor of our parents' wedding
anniversary.
live up to something (idiom) �F���`
Kevin hopes to live up to his parents' dreams for him and become a
successful lawyer.
foster (v) ���i
The community center's health program fosters good eating habits and
regular exercise.
2006/11/16
pursue (v) �l�D
Campbell wants to pursue an acting career.
publish (v) �X��
The book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was published in 1950.
innovative (adj) �зs��
The new manager brought many imaginative and innovative ideas to our
company.
bestseller (n) �Z�P��
J.R.R. Tolkien's books have been bestsellers for over 40 years.
2006/11/15
legend (n) �ǩ_
Elvis Presley is a rock music legend.
unchallenged (adj) ���ް_��ê� ������D�Ԫ�
He is the unchallenged leader of the class. Everyone does what he says.
embrace (v) �h�� �Y�M����
When Sara moved to Seoul, she quickly embraced Korean culture.
follow in someone's footsteps (idiom) �l�H�Y�H���}�B
Casey followed in her mother's footsteps and became a teacher.
choreographer (n) �s�R�a
The famous choreographer created three new dances for the dance group.
2006/11/14
indirectly (adv) �����a
A war in one country indirectly affects the countries around it.
journalist (n) �s�D�u�@��
A journalist from The New York Times interviewed the actress about her new
movie.
firsthand (adj) �Ĥ@�⪺ ������
Matt doesn't have any firsthand experience flying planes. He's only read a
book about flying.
publication (n) �Z�� �X����
Time magazine is my favorite publication. I read it every week.
mass media (n) �j���C��
Radio, TV and newspapers are all forms of mass media.
link (n) �s��
This Web site has links to other sites on similar topics.
2006/11/13
blog (n) ������ ������x
When Allie went traveling around the world, she kept a blog to share her
travel stories with her friends.
gossipy (adj) ���w���᪺ �R���p�D������
Don't tell Kelly any of your secrets. She's very gossipy!
owe (v) �N(���\��)�k�\��
Julie says she owes her success to her parents' support.
investigate (v) �լd
After investigating the cause of the fire, the police concluded it was only
an accident.
column (n) �u���� �M��
Abby writes an advice column for the local newspaper.
prime minister (n) ����
The prime minister of England is visting America this week.
2006/11/11
benefit (n) �q�t
The musicians held a benefit concert for the tsunami victims.
donation (n) ���m ����
My grandfather gave a $10,000 donation to the university.
accuse (v) ����
Stan's teacher accused him of cheating on the test.
desperate (adj) �M�Ϊ�
With no rain for three months, the city faces a desperate shortage of water.
talk show (n) �ܸ`��
The host of this radio talk show interviews famous movie stars.
shine a light on something (idiom) ���
The local newspaper often shines a light on the city government's problems.
2006/11/10
sponsor (v) �٧U
Adele asked people to sponsor her with she worked in a small village in
Kenya.
burden (n) �d���P
Sarah has a burden for the poor children in her city.
millionaire (n) �ʸU�I��
Mr. Tsai's successful business made him a millionaire.
devastate (v) �}�a ���a
The village was devastated by the typhoon. Almost all of the houses were
blown away.
kit (n) ���M�u�� �u��c
You'll find some white thread(�u) in my sewing(���_) kit.
tsunami (n) ���S
The Asian tsunami in 2004 took many lives.
2006/11/09
celebrity (n) �W�H �W�y
We were very excited when we saw some celebrities eating at a famous
HollyWood restaurant.
publicity (n) �������`�N
The singer visited nine cities to create publicity for her new CD.
charitable (adj) �O����
Our company doesn't only make money. We also do some charitable work.
ambassador (n) �j�� �ϸ`
The ambassador represented his country at the recent international
conference.
UNICEF - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
�p�X��ൣ����|
UNICEF works to improve children's health and education around the world.
2006/11/08
stranded (adj) ���x��
Our boat broke down, so we were stranded on the island until someone
rescued us.
standby (adj) �Ըɪ�
The standby passengers will board the plane last.
take pity on someone (idiom) �P���Y�H
Bill took pity on the hungry dog and gave him some food to eat.
luxurious (adj) ���ت�
Sarah owns a luxurious home in the richest part of town.
strike (n) �}�u
After the company refused to offer better benefits, the employees went on
strike.
2006/11/07
treatment (n) �v��
The patient was told he needed treatment for his heart problems.
withdraw (v) ����
I need to withdraw $1000 from the bank.
darling (adj) �i�R�� ��R��
Mary loves all of her darling children.
promptly (adv) �ߧY�a
Please reply promptly to my letter. I need your response right away.
make a scene (idiom) �ޤH����
Stop shouting and making a scene. We can talk about this in private.
2006/11/06
random (adj) ���M�� �J�ê�
James didn't know the answer, so he just made random guesses.
goodwill (n) ���N
Our new boss expressed his goodwill by giving everyone a small raise.
hesitate (v) �S��
When Tom asked Amy to marry him, she hesitated for a little while and then
said, "Yes!"
out of the blue (idiom) ��p��M�a �X�G�N�Ʀa
His comments came out of the blue. I didn't expect them at all.
plywood (n) �짨�O
During the typhoon, we used plywood to cover our windows.
handcart (n) �����
This box is too heavy to lift by hand. Try using a handcart instead.
2006/11/04
sustain (v) ����
Much patience and understanding sustained the couple through their first
year of marriage.
irritate (v) �ϴo�� �Ϥ��r��
Nathan's strange comments irritated everyone else in the meeting.
break something down (v) �N..���Ѭ��X�ӳ���
This project is too big. Let's break it down so that each person is
responsible for a different part.
aim (v) �N�� �P�O��
Louis aims to be a famous artist by the time he's 30.
verse (n) (�t�g��)�` �֥y
This poem has four verses in it.
Rom wasn't built in a day (idiom) ù�����O�@�ѳy����
When people ask Pete why his business isn't successful yet, he tells them,
"Rom wasn't built in a day."
2006/11/03
gratification (n) ����
Don't buy something just for the gratification of owning it. Make sure it's
something you really need.
setback (n) ���� drawback (n) ���I
Our picnic plans suffered a major setback when it started to rain.
temper (n) �ʮ� �ʱ�
My boss has a very bad temper. He gets angry easily.
fume (v) �o�� ���R�R
Maggie fumed for an hour after the argument with her boyfriend.
traffic jam (n) ���} �먮
A car crash on Highway 1 caused a big traffic jam this morning.
2006/11/02
sacrifice (v) �묹 �^�m
Jim sacrificed his day off work to help a friend move.
cut back on something (v) ��� �d��
I need to lose weight. I should cut back on desserts.
responsibility (n) ¾�d �d��
As our children grew older, we gave them more responsibilities at home.
efficient (adj) ���IJv��
Jonathan is very efficient. He gets his work done quickly and well.
2006/11/01
promotion (n) �ɾE �ʤ�
Helen just got a promotion at work. Now she's a manager.
overhear (v) ���Mť�� �L�N��ť��
I overheard what Rob said when he was talking to Amanda.
content (adj) ������ ���N��
Gary isn't content with his job. He wants to find a new one.
make a fuss (idiom) (������D)�p�D�j���i�ӵo��
When Susie's parents didn't let her go to the party, she cried and made a
fuss.
close-knit (adj) �˱K�� ��K���X�� knit /nit/�s´,���X(v) �s´�k(n)
Our class is very close-knit. We are all good friends.
play catch (v) �����y�C��
My brother and I wanted to play outside. So we took a ball and went to the
park to play catch.
2006/10/31
endurance (n) �@�O
This 21-km race tested my physical strength and endurance.
maintenance (n) ���� �O�i
The mechanic said I sould bring my car in for maintenance every two months.
stand the test of time (idiom) �T�o�_�ɶ�����
You say you love him now. But will your love stand the test of time?
durable (adj) �@�Ϊ�
Mattthew travels often, so he bought luggage that is durable.
rim (n) ��t
When you move the piano, be careful not to damage the rim.
2006/10/30
craft (v) ���y �s�@
This table was crafted our of two types of wood.
exemplify (v) �ܽd
Peter exemplifies patience with his careful, laid-back attitude.
strive (v) �V�O �P�O��
Betty strives for the top grade in all her classes.
found (v) �Х�
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975.
craftsmanship (n) �u���ޥ�
My grandfather showed a high level of craftsmanship in the furniture he
made.
2006/10/28
veterinarian (n) �~�� �Y�gvet
classify (v) ����
Ben classified his books according to subject.
motivation (n) �ʾ� ���]
Vince's motivation for studying English is to get a better job.
in tune with something (idiom) �F��
This professor is in tune with his students. He understands them well.
book smart (adj) �ܷ|��Ѫ�
Barry is really book smart, so he always does well on tests.
social worker (n) ���u�H��
Charless enjoys being a social worker because he can help families in
trouble.
entrepreneur (n) ���~�a
Patty has many creative business ideas. I think she'll be an entrepreneur
someday.
2006/10/27
logic (n) ��
Our boss makes decisions based on logic, not his own feelings.
visualize (v) ��..��H�� �Q��
Jenny described her brother's apperance to me, but I still couldn't
visualize him.
coordinated (adj) ��ժ�
Ben's son isn't well coordinated, so he easily drops things.
pitch (n) ����
Are these two musical instruments playing at the same pitch.
engineer (n) �u�{�v
Kelly wants to be an engineer who designs and builds bridges.
physical therapist (n) ���z�v���v
As a physical therapist, Ethan helps people regain their physical strength
and abilities.
2006/10/26
excel (v) �ӹL �u��
intelligence (n) ���� ���O
Peter impressed his teachers with his high intelligence.
theory (n) �z��
Matthew has a theory that his cat and dog can talk to each other. But no
one believes him.
field (n) ���
The conference gathered experts from different fields such as economics and
health.
pick up something (v) �Ƿ|
Sarah is good at many sports, so she picked up tennis very easily.
multiple (adj) �h���� �h�Ӫ�
Haley has multiple reasons for not going to that college.
2006/10/25
small-minded (adj) �߯ݯU���� �T���v����
Josh has some small-minded opinions. He doesn't think women make good
leaders.
discouraged (adj) �q�
Brian was discouraged when he found he only got 50 on the test.
give away something (v) ���S�Y��
The children tried to hide in the closet. But they gave themselves away by
laughing too loudly.
upbringing (n) �����I��
Stephanie had a happy upbringing. She had two loving parents and a stable
home life.
Caucasian (adj) �պؤH��
Growing up in Africa, Adele didn't have many Caucasian friends.
2006/10/24
stubborn (adj) �x�T�� ����I��
give in (v ph) ���B
drastic (adj) �Y�F�� ������
Anne's doctor told her she needed to make drastic changes to her diet. She
needed to stop eating sugar.
grudgingly (adv) �j�j�a �����@�a = reluctantly
The little boy's mother told him to share his chocolate, so he grudgingly
gave his sister the last piece.
bilingual (adj) ���y��
This company has a bilingual environment. Both English and Japanese are
used.
at odds (idiom) ���@�P
The two leaders were at odds with one another. They couldn't agree who
should lead the team.
2006/10/23
accent (n) �Ľ�
Marie is French, so she speaks English with a strong French accent.
not have a clue (idiom) �@�L�Y�� ���������D
I don't have a clue why David is so upset. Did I say something wrong?
exception (n) �ҥ~
The museums in this city open at 10 a.m. But the art museum is an
exception. It opens at 11 a.m.
fluent (adj) �y�Q��
Robert only lived in Germany for a year, but he's already fluent in German.
little does one know (exp) �@�I�]�����D
We decided not to hire Thomas. Little did we know he would work for our
competitor.
2006/10/19~10/21
grace (v) ���� ���u��
Tiny red and pink flowers grace the edges of Martha's garden.
slope (n) �שY
Jim was tired after he climbed the mountain.
landscape (v) �q�ƴ��[���Ʃζ����u�@
When Kendra landscaped her yand, she planted lots of trees and flowers.
antique (n) �j��
Linda loves to collect antiques. She has many that are over 200 years old.
enthusiast (n) ��..���J���H
Jeremy is a car enthusiast. He knows everything about them.
headquarters (n pl) (���q��������)�`��
The managers in our company's headquarters make the big decisions.
brochure (n) �p�U�l
This four-page brochure tells everything you need to know about the resort.
out of the ordinary (idiom) ���M�`��
Did you see or hear anything out of the ordinary last night?
date (v) �l�� (�Y�@���v�ɴ�)
This home is very old. It dates from the 16th century.
abound (v) �R��
The Pacific Ocean abounds with many kinds of colorful fish.
summit (n) �p�� ���I
From the summit of the mountain, Peter could see all over the countryside.
promenade (n) �H��B�D
People love to walk along the promenade and admire the trees and flowers.
fondue (n) �_�q����
This fondue is delicious! Dip a piece of bread into it and taste it!
steamer (n) �T�� ����
The steamer took four hours to cross the lake.
dungeon (n) �a�c
The dungeon of the castle is dark and cold.
cogwheel railway (n) ���y����
One a cogwheel railway, a cogwheel moves the train cars along the track.
alpine (adj) ���s�ͪ���
This alpine meadow sits high in the mountains.
2006/10/18
compatible (adj) �ۮe��
Kara can't play her new computer game. It isn't compatible with her
computer.
tangle (v) �� �ȵ�
The little girl's long hair tangles very easily.
discreetly (adv) ���ޤH�`�N�a �ԷV��
Bob discreetly moved the ugly statue behind the plant so no one could see
it.
fabric (n) ����
Julia chose a blue fabric to make her dress.
joystick (n) �C���ާ@��
My brother uses a joystick to play computer games.
control panel (n) ����O
To turn on this machine, press the green button on the control panel.
2006/10/16~10/17
skeptical (adj) �h�ê�
Ella is still skeptical about Jim's honesty. She isn't sure he's telling
the truth.
cuddle (v) �̰��� �˱K�a�O���
My two-year-old daughter loves to cuddle with me before she goes to sleep.
strict (adj) �Y�檺 �Y�F��
My school has more rules than other schools. It's very strict.
punish (v) �g�@ �B�@
Marvin hit one of his classmates, so his teacher punished him.
privilege (n) �v�Q �S�v
As a member of this club, I have many privileges such as free meals.
mature (adj) ������
Hannah seems older than she really is. She's very mature.
keep up (idiom) �O��
When Tim kept up his grades all year, his parents rewarded him with a new
computer.
reasonable (adj) �X�z��
My new boss's demands are very reasonable. He doesn't ask me to do more
than I really can.
2006/10/14
scarf (n) ��y
approach (n) �B�̺A�� �B�̤覡
Charles always has a positive approach to life even when he faces difficult
problems.
controversial (adj) ����ij��
Everyone loved Professor Smith. So the university's decision to fire him
was very controversial.
awestruck (adj) �R���q�Ȫ�
Becky was awestruck when she met her favorite singer.
fairy tale (n) ���ܬG��
Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are two famous fairy tales.
through and through (adv) �D�D�a�a�a �����a
Although I love Chinese culture, I am an American through and through.
2006/10/13
love at first sight (idiom) �@���鱡
For Jeff and Beverly, it was love at first sight. They fell in love
immediately.
successor (n) �~���H �~����
President George W. Bush was Bill Clinton's successor.
progressive (adj) �зs�ﭲ��
This company's president is very progressive, so the workers with
traditional views often disagree with him.
hindrance (n) ��ê
My grandmother faced many hindrances when she tried to attend an all-male
college.
child abuse (n) �ൣ���h
Victoria experienced child abuse when she was 11 years old.
2006/10/12
dedication (n) �I�X �^�m
Irene's dedication to her husband and children keeps her family strong.
outspoken (adj) �Z�v�� ��������
My college roommate was very outspoken about protecting the environment. He
often gave speeches to promote recycling.
relocate (v) �h�a ���s�E����..
When my father lost his job, our family had to relocate to a new city.
distinguished (adj) �ۦW�� �i�ϧO��
His uncle is a distinguished professor. He has written five books and has
won many awards.
fir the mold (idiom) �ŦX�Y�جJ�w������
Although his father and grandfather are doctors, Jason just doesn't fit the
mold. He wants to be an actor instead.
Gulf War (n) �i���W�Ԫ�
The Gulf War began when Iraqi soldiers entered Kuwait on August 2, 1990.
2006/10/11
sellout (n) �⧹ �Ⱥ����t�X
blockbuster (n) �}�a�ʯS�j�����u �j�F��
composer (n) �@���a
Mozart and Strauss are two famous composers from Austria.
formula (n) ����
Tom thinks the formula for a successful movie is a good-looing main star
and an imaginative story.
enthusiasm (n) �۰g ����
Enthusiasm for our cooking class is growing. Last week, we only had five
students. This week, we had 15.
stop (n) ���d���@�� �ȵ{���@��
The band has 35 scheduled stops on their international tour.
2006/10/10
plot (n) �@��
The plot in this movie was very easy to follow.
center stage (n) �`�ت��J�I
There are other important issues to deal with, but the rise in oil prices
is now at center stage.
reflect (v) �ϬM
today's movies reflect a change in society's values.
count on someone or something (v) �̿�Y�H�άY��
Bryan can always be counted on to arrive early.
2006/10/09
open-air (adj) �S�Ѫ�
I heard it might rain tonight. So make sure you bring an umbrella to the
open-air concert.
evolve (v) �t�� �o�i��
In ten years, our one-room shop evolved into an international company.
format (n) ���A ��
the teachers use basically the same teaching format in each class.
bring to life (idiom) ��..�Ͱʰ_��
This storyteller uses his voice to bring the characters to life.
special effect (n) �S��
Many amazing special effects were used in the movie King Kong.
set (n) �G��
Two painters painted the colorful set for tonight's play.
2006/10/07
stir (v) �Ͱ�
culinary (adj) �붹��
sprinkle (v) �x
Jim sprinkled salt on his popcorn.
tantalizing (adj) ���H��
What is that tantalizing smell coming from the kitchen? It's making me
hungry!
dumpling (n) �����~�| ��l
For dinner on Saturdays, we always make dumplings together as a family.
smother (v) �O�W�p�p�@�h
The chef smothered the chicken in a delicious cream sauce.
needless to say (idiom) ���λ�
This is my first trip to America. Needless to say, I am very excited.
2006/10/06
cabbage (n) ���ŵ� ���ߵ�
turnip (n) ����
lettuce (n) ���U /lEtis/
bean sprout (n) ���� sprout (n)(v)�o�� ��K
One of my favorite Chinese dishes is fried bean sprouts.
distinctive (adj) �S���� �W�S��
Bob has a distinctive voice. I can easily recognize his voice when I hear
it.
grill (v) �N
In the summer, Americans like to grill hamburgers in their backyard.
exquisite (adj) ��o��
The actress wore an exquisite dress to the Academy Awards.
ferment (v) �o��
Wine is made by fermenting grapes or other fruit.
marinade (n) �M��
Let the meat sit in this marinade for an hour before cooking it.
2006/10/05
province (n) �� �٥�
Ling's family comes from Shandong Province in China.
essay (n) �峹 ���i
We have to write an essay for history clas.
impersonal (adj) �S�H������
The boss sent me a birthday card, but his secretary signed it. It was very
impersonal.
worthwhile (adj) �ȱo�� �����Ȫ�
I spent a lot of money decorating the house, but it was worthwhile. Now the
house is beautiful.
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
�p�X��Ь���´
UNESCO was created in 1945. More than 190 countries are members.
2006/10/04
land (v) �o��
As soon as he graduated from college, Henry landed a great job.
big league (n) ���n�a�� ¼�����C
Jake's new idea could put our company in the big leagues.
intent on something (adj) �M�`��Y�ƪ�
intent (n)�N�� �ت� (adj)����� ������
intend (v) �Q�n ����
Philip was so intent on studying that he didn't hear the phone ring.
stray (v) ����
In the forest, the little boy strayed away from the main path and got lost.
on track (idiom) �b�y�D�W �b���~�W
For a while Peter was too busy to study English, but he's back on track onw.
2006/10/03
organizer (n) �D���
The organizers of this trip to Europe did a good job. They planned
everything well.
contestant (n) ���ɪ�
Contestants from many countries competed in this competion.
assure (v) �V..�O��
I assure you that you can improve your English if you try hard.
place (v) ��o��..�W
My sister placed third in a national singing contest.
2006/10/02
competition (n) ���� �v��
Will you enter the English speech competition?
leading (adj) �D�n�� �~��ɦa�쪺
Jack is going to attend a leading university in America.
promote (v) �Ŷ� ���P
If you don't promote your new book, will anyone buy it?
qualify (v) ���o��� ��ƦX�����
The athlete hopes he will qualify for the 2008 Olympics.
producer (n) �s�@�H
A top record producer offered to help Grace record her first album.
2006/09/30
under the weather (idiom) ���餣�A��
Valerie feels under the weather today. She has a headache and cough.
stuffy (adj) ���e�� �����
Claire's head feels stuffy. Maybe she has a cold.
symptom (n) �g��
A high fever is one symptom of the flu.
common sense (n) �`��
Jonathan doesn't have much common sense. He often makes silly mistakes.
dehydrated (adj) �����
Mitchell became dehydrated after not drinking water while exercising.
muscle ache (n) �٦ĵh
Michelle had muscle aches for a week after falling down.
2006/09/29
artificial (adj) �H�u�� �H�y��
Those flowers aren't real. They're only artificial ones.
get in the way (idiom) ��ê
My little brother tried to help bake the cake, but he only got in the way.
impact (v) ��..���ͼv�T
Rising gas prices will impact this country's economy.
optimism (n) ���[
When things are going wrong, Jenna makes us feel better with her optimism.
wrestling (n) �L��
Dave and Bryan went to a wrestling match on Saturday.
motivational (adj) �E�y�H�ߪ�
The principal began the teachers' meeting with a motivational speech.
2006/09/28
achievement (n) ���N
Winning the Olympics was the swimmer's greatest achievement.
shortcomings (n pl) �ʳ� ���I
Alan has many shortcomings, but he is still a good person.
self-reliant (adj) �ۤO��ͪ� �̾a�ۤv�� reliant(adj)�̾a��
When Annie went to college, she learned to be self-reliant and take care of
herself.
starve (v) �j��
I didn't eat any dinner. If I don't eat some food soon, I'm going to starve!
condition (n) �e�f �g��
Ted's dad can't work too hard because he has a heart condition.
2006/09/27
hatred (n) ���� �ķN
shock (v) �Ͼ_��
Alicia was shocked when she heard her husband was in a car accident.
extinguish (v) �ϬY�طP������ ����
The restaurant owner extinguished the customer's anger by offering him a
free meal.
little by little (adv) �@�I�@�w�a
Andrew's Chinese is improving little by little. He can have simple
conversations with people now.
cherish (v) �ñ�
Ruth cherishes the necklace her grandmother gave her.
2006/09/26
harsh (adj) ��� ��ت� ��ժ�
overjoyed (adj) �Y�߭Y�g��
Christine was overjoyed when she got her dream job.
resentment (n) ���n ����
Rose felt resentment after her boss fired her for no reason.
discard (v) �߱� ���
If you don't want those clothes, just discard them.
conflict (n) �Ĭ� ����
Tom and Jerry have a lot of conflict between them. They don't get along.
2006/09/25
exclaim (v) (�ѩ�,����)�I�� ��s
tearful (adj) �t�\�� �y�\��
prestigious (adj) �n�A���۪�
Ben is very excited because he just got accepted to the most prestigious
college in the country.
regulation (n) �W�w
The school has a regulation that all students must wear a uniform.
assure (v) �V..�O��
Dad stopped worrying after I assured him I would drive carefully.
break someone's heart (idiom) �ϬY�H�߸H
It broke Josie's heart when her dog ran away.
seminary (n) ���ǰ|
Billy went to seminary to learn more about God.
2006/09/23
well-informed (adj) ��Y�ƪ����R���Υ��T�F�Ѫ�
Richard watches the news to stay well-informed on current events.
pros and cons (n pl) �u���I ���Ϩ⭱
Our boss is considering the pros and cons of opening a new branch.
equip (v) �Ϧ���O �t��
Policemen are equipped with guns for their own safety.
fall for something (v) �W��
Ben fell for the promise that this medicine heals all illness.
take heart (idiom) ���@�_��
Yes, she rejected you. But take heart; there are many other nice girls out
there.
scam (n) �F��
Be careful of people who tell you they know a way to make money quickly.
It's usually a scam.
2006/09/22
likelihood (n) �i���
There is little likelihood that Dennis will go to college. He doesn't like
to study.
attain (v) �F�� ��o
Peter's hard work helped him attain the highest grade in class.
solid (adj) ���w��
Ben has some solid opinions on the matter. You won't change his mind easily.
bias (n) ����
I think this newspaper has a bias against the current government.
2006/09/21
evaluate (v) ����
Mr. Smith evaluate his students' improvement over the semester to decide
their grades.
in short (idiom) ²����
Tea has little caffeine and many health benefits. In short, drinking tea is
good for you.
credible (adj) �i�H�� �i�a��
I didn't believe his story. It wasn't very credible.
illustrate (v) ���� �ĩ�
Miss Ebert showed us a drawing to illustrate how water travels from one
place to another.
critical thinking (n) ��P�ʫ��
Many schools teach critical thinking as part of their curriculum.
2006/09/20
kayak (n) �p�� �R���p��
mist (n) �G�� ����
In the morning, a beautiful mist covers the top of the mountain.
cruise (n) ���� (����)�Ȧ�
Dad suprised Mom with a 14-day cruise around the Greek Islands.
go out of one's way (idiom) �S�a
Debbie went out of her way to make her guests feel comfortable.
lure (v) �l�� ��
The stranger lured the children into his car with candy and toys.
2006/09/19
intrigue (n)(v) ���ѵ��� �K�� �E�_..�n�_��
orginate (v) �_���� �Ӧ�
Many people say pizza originated in Italy. But others say it originated in
Greece.
reflection (n) �˼v
Linda saw her reflection in the big mirror as she walked past it.
revere (v) �R�q ���� /ri'vir/
Some people admire the president, but others also revere him.
sarcastically (adv) �ب�a ���W�a
Our house is so old and ugly that Paul sarcastically calls it "the palace."
cilantro (n) ����
There is too much cilantro in this food. The flavor is too strong.
mausoleum (n) ���� ����
The mausoleum has hundreds of tombs in it.
2006/09/18
fight off (v) ���h
endure (v) �Ԩ� ����
resilient (adj) �㦳��_�O��
Andy is a very resilent person. Even though he's lost two jobs, he hasn't
given up.
brood (v) �~�e�a�I��
I know you had a bad day, but don't brood on it. Just try to forget it and
move on.
asset (n) �겣
Katie is good at many things, but her best asset is her ability to make
people feel comfortable.
dominance (n) �Ϊv(�a��, �ɴ�) ��t
The king's dominance in this country is very strong. Everyone respects and
listens to him.
civil war (n) ����
After 40 years of civil war, the country is finally at peace.
bend (n) ���s�B
Slow down! There's a bend in the road.
2006/09/16
impart (v) �z�S
mild (adj) �ũM��
lettuce (n) ���U /lEtis/
succulent (adj) �h�Ī�
ritual (n) ���� �D��
his morning ritual includes drinking a cup of coffee and reading the
newspaper.
medley (n) ���A
Walking through the night market, I enjoyed the medley of interesting
sights and sounds.
sink one's teeth into something (idiom) �@�f�r�U
I can't wait to sink my teeth into my sandwich. It looks delicious!
virtue (n) �u�I ���w
Kindness and patience are two virtues that I hope to develop in my life.
sugarcane (n) �̽�
Sugarcane is used to make white sugar.
star fruit (n) ����
My favorite kind of fruit is the star fruit.
2006/09/15
steamed (adj) �]�� �N��
tender (adj) �
lime (n) �ľ�
savory (adj) �����i�f��
undeniably (adv) ���i�_�{�a �L�æa
Susan is undeniably in love. She can't stop talking about her new boyfriend.
delicate (adj) �A���� �ڭ���
Mary breathed in deeply, enjoying the flowers' delicate smell.
zest (n) ���� ����
A slice of lemon will give this tea a little extra zest.
touch (n) �ֳ\ �@�B�I
Jim put roses on the table, adding a touch of romance to the meal.
spring roll (n) �K��
I like spring rolls with vegetables wrapped inside them.
2006/09/14
gadget (n) �p���N �륩��Ϊ�����
My mom likes kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier.
calculator (n) �p���
I can't work out this math problem in my head. I need a calculator.
feedback (n) ���� �^��
The station received lots of positive feedback about the new TV show.
comprehension (n) �z�ѤO
This test will check students' listening comprehension.
built-in (adj) ���ت�
Sam's dorm room has a built-in desk, table and closet.
workbook (n) �m��ï
The English workbooks contain pictures, puzzles, games and quizzes.
2006/09/13
indulge (v) �Ϻ���
During his trip to Rome, Victor indulged his taste for Italian food.
solo (adj) �歸�� ��W��
A musician must be very talented in order to have a successful solo career.
element (n) ���� �n��
I finally realized what element is missing from this song. There are no
drums!
buff (n) �g �R�n��
Grace is a movie buff. She goes to the movies at least once a week.
fusion (n) �V�X �ĦX
That restaurant offers a tasty fusion of Chinese and Mexican cooking styles.
2006/09/12
piece (n) �@�~
The musicians practiced one difficult piece for more than two hours.
entertain (v) �T�� ���w��
Mr. Falcon is a great teacher. He entertains while he teaches.
put down someone or something (v) ��� �O���Y�ƬY�H
You shouldn't put down others just because they caren't exactly the same as
you.
collective (adj) �@�P��
Gary didn't want to decide on his own. He wanted his wife and kids to make
a collective decision about where to go on vacation.
flip a coin (v) ��ɪO�M�w
If you don't know what to decide, just flip a coin.
2006/09/11
taste (n) �~��
Dan and his wife have very different tastes. She likes new, modern things,
and he likes old things.
guidance (n) ���� ��
Before making important decisions, ask your parents for guidance.
number (n) ���t���� �q��
Linda's favorite number in The Lion King is "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"
existing (adj) �{���� �{�s��
The government is building new roads. The existing roads aren't wide
enought.
2006/09/09
flock (n) �H�s
ramp (n) �שY �Y�D
My grandmother uses a wheelchair, so we can't take the stairs. I'll push
her up the ramp instead.
flip (v) ���D
The judges were very impressed with the snowboarder's amazing flip.
cross (n) �V�X��
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
exposure (n) �n��
That actor got a lot of exposure recently. Now everyone wants to see his
movies.
wake (n) ���i
The wake from the big ship made our boat rock back and forth.
make waves (idiom) �Ȱ_����
The new designer's clothing is making waves in the fashion world.
2006/09/08
half a day (phase) �b��
sore (adj) �h�� �m�h��
sour (adj) (����)�Ī�
consequence (n) ��G ���G
The teacher taught her students about the dangerous consequence of smoking.
swell (v) �~��
After the spider bit Jake's hand, his fingers began to swell immediately.
circulate (v) �`�� �y�q
The fan in my room helps the air to circulate and keep me cool.
abbreviation (n) �Y�g
The abbreviation for kilogram is KG, but the abbreviation for pound is LB.
dash off something (v) �ֳt�����Y��
I don't have time to write a letter to Tom, so I'll just dash off a quick
note instead.
2006/09/07
glimpse (n) �h��;�@�h �ҽk���Pı (v)�ݤ@��
huddle (v) �E�� ���b�@��
The friends huddled together to keep each other warm.
adept (adj) ���m��
My dad thinks his new MP3 player is too confusing, but my 10-year-old
sister is already very adept at using it!
old-fashioned (adj) �L�ɪ� �Ѧ���
My grandmother has a beautiful, old-fashioned sewing( /soing/ �_��)
machine. It looks like it should be in a museum.
proposal (n) �D�B
Matt's proposal to Lisa was very special. He asked her to marry him at a
baseball game in front of thousands of people.
text message (n) ��r²�T
Tara sent Tom a text message to tell him she would be late for the concert.
greeting card (n) �P�d
People like to send greeting cards at Christmas. In fact, more than 2.6
billion cards are sent each Christmas!
2006/09/06
by far (adv) ��M This book is by far the best.
draft (v) ��� �_�� �]�p (n)��Z ���
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming was drafted into the NBA in 2002.
superb (adj) �@�y��
Larry's superb athletic skills helped his team win the game.
title (n) (�a�x)�Y��
Our team won the title. We are the league champions!
playoff (n) �u����
Before we can compete in the championship, we must first win all our
playoff games.
Most Valuable Player [MVP] (n) �̦����Ȳy��
After scoring 46 points in the game, Sam was named Most Valuable Player.
division (n) �ϰ� (�夤���j�p��������)
Our league is made up of six different divisions.
2006/09/05
confront (v) ���{ ��� �i���a����
guidance (n) ��
exertion (n) �E�P���� �O�O
The physical exertion of my job leaves me feeling exhausted after work.
qualify (v) ���o���
After winning every game he played , Billy qualified for the chess
championships.
adopt (v) ��i
Bob and Laura can't have children of their own. So they adopted a child.
come to terms with something (idiom) �Z�M����
May has come to terms with her difficult past. She doesn't let it bother
her anymore.
household registry (n) ���y�å� household(n)�a�x �@�a�H (adj)�a�x�� �a�Ϊ�
When you move, you must change your household registry.
2006/09/04
mound (n) ���C �p�g��
rookie (n) �s�H
In his first year in the league, the rookie played better than anyone
expected.
inning (n) ��
A baseball game has nine innings and no time limits.
aspire (v) ����
John loves science. He aspires to become a famous scientist when he grows
up.
destined (adj) �`�w��
Susie is a very positive person. She believes she is destined for great
things in life.
retire (v) �ϥX��
In the last inning, the pitcher quickly retired every batter. Not even one
player got a hit.
2006/09/02
mess up (v) �d�{
I really messed up on my test, so I only got 68 percent.
pretend (v) ����
My niece Ellie likes to pretend she's a princess.
routine (n) �@�M�T�w�R�B
We repeated our dance routine three times in class today.
go over (v) ��s �Ʋ�
Let's go over our new vocabulary words to make sure we remember them all.
step (n) �R�B
This dance is hard. The steps are really difficult.
2006/09/01
stage fright (n) �ij�
I don't want to be in the play. I get stage fright easily.
come up (v) �� ���{
I have a big math test coming up next week. I'd better study.
commit (v) �@�X�O�� �ӿ�
I don't know if I should join that club. I don't think I can commit that
much time to it.
better off (idiom) ���p����
I'm glad Sam isn't dating Kathy anymore. He's better off without her.
2006/08/31
depression (n) ����
anxiety (n) �J�{
altogether (adv) �����a
by and large (adv) �`������
We received a few negative comments. But by and large, our customers'
comments were positive.
pitfall (n) ����
Credit cards are a financial pitfall for people who can't control their
spending.
fatigue (n) �h��
Doctors who work long hours often suffer from fatigue.
acknowledge (v) �ӻ{
In order to become a better person, you must first acknowledge your
weaknesses.
rite of passage (n) ���g�L�{
Getting a driver's license has become a rite of passage for American teens.
2006/08/30
infect (v) �P�V �ǬV
Tim infected other family members with his cold.
analyze (v) ���R
Professor Hall analyzed the math problem and taught us how to solve it.
measures (n pl) ���I
We need to take extra measures to solve this difficult problem.
drive (v) �G�� �X��
Tom works very hard. He is driven by a desire to succeed.
quarantine (n) �j���� �ˬ̩�
When I moved to Britain, my dog spent six months in quarantine.
2006/08/29
detective (n) ����
The detective searched for clues to solve the crime.
virus (n) �f�r
A virus infected several people in our school.
outbreak (n) (�̱���)�z�o
A flu outbreak occurred in our town. Many people became sick.
epidemic (n) �y��f �E��
A serious flu epidemic killed millions of people all over the world in 1918.
epidemiologist (n) �y��f�M�a
The spidemiologist told the students how to avoid diseases.
bird flu (n) �V�y�P
Cooking chicken thoroughly is one way to avoid getting bird flu.
2006/08/28
mood (n) �߱�
Dad was in a great mood today. He was singing to himself all day.
cheer someone up (v) ���Y�H�}�߰_��
Whenever Kathy is feeling sad, her husband tells jokes to cheer her up.
blessing (n) �֮� �֥�
When Melanie thinks about her life, she always remembers to thank God for
her blessings.
attitude (n) �A��
Jessie has a good attitude about learning English. She tries her best and
never gives up!
get something off one's chest (idiom) �N..�@�R����
My problems at school worried me for several days. However, I felt better
after I talked to my sister and got the problems off my chest.
2006/08/26
tilt (v) �ɱ�
All the books on the shelf are tilting. Be careful, they might fall over!
crooked (adj) �s����
This road is very crooked and hard to drive.
sibling (n) �S�̩j�f
Sam wishes he had a sibling. He's the only child.
look back (idiom) �^�Q�_��
When I look back on my childhood, I can't believe how much I've changed.
tractor (n) �o�� ��Ծ�
The farmer pulled the large machine with a tractor.
2006/08/25
dairy (adj) �Żs�~��
Milk, yogurt and cheese are all dairy products.
pat (v) ����
The teacher patted Daniel on the back and said, "Good job!"
harvest (n) ����
The harvest wasn't good this year. It didn't rain enough.
homegrown (adj) �ۮa�شӪ�
Homegrown fruits are more delicious than ones from the supermarket.
milk (v) ����
Most farmers milk cows with machines these days.
barn (n) �\�� ³��
Mr. Smith's farm has a big barn. It hlds 100 cows.
2006/08/24
exclaim (v) (�ѩ�,�h�W,���㵥)�I��;��s (���ܧ�ij��)�j�n�s�W
tremble (v)(n) Ÿ�� �n��
confirm (v) �ҹ�
I can't confirm whether Jack's story is true. I didn't see it happen.
scramble (v) �s�^�a�� �^�P�a�k��
Nathan scrambled up a tree to see the parade better.
crop (n) �@��
The only crop Mr. Chen grows is rice.
chore (n) ���� ����
Mary helps her mom with chores around the house.
silo (n) �𪬽\�� /s-ai-l-o/
The farmer uses that silo to store corn.
hay (n) ����
How much hay do horses eat?
2006/08/23
tribal (adj) ������ �رڪ�
compaign (n) ����
Our school ran a campaign to raise money for poor families in our community.
charity (n) �O������
That charity helps children who grew up in poor families.
trade (n) ���
This village supports itself with the trade of local products.
welfare (n) �֧Q �w�M
The parents are very worried about the welfare of their child who's been
missing for two days.
domestic violence (n) �a�x�ɤO
Domestic violence is a problem that affects many families.
skin care (n) �@��
Maria uses a skin-care product to make her skin smoother.
2006/08/22
generosity (n) �B�n �B�n���欰
health care (n) �����O��
Many people are sick in this country. The government needs to improve its
standard of health care.
developing country (n) �}�o����a
Countries like Kenya and Rwanda are considered developing countries.
donate (v) ���m
Many people donated money for a new hospital in our town.
cause (n) �ӷ~ �z�Q
The soldiers in this war think they're fighting for a worthy cause.
fellow (n) �|�� �j�Ǫ���s��
As a fellow at Washington University, Professor Smith taught classes there
for one year.
trachoma (n) ������
Many people in poor countries lose their sight because of trachoma.
2006/08/21
shelter (n) ���@��
When Maria didn't have enough money for a place to live, she went to a
shelter with temporary housing.
strategy (n) ����
How will we win this game? What is our strategy?
calling (n) ��¾
Jane realized her calling was to become a doctor when she volunteered in
the hospital.
community service (n) ���ϵL�v�A��
Harry does five hours of community service every week.
execution (n) ����
Our plan was good, but its execution was terrible.
2006/08/19
fax (n) �ǯu
Pete will send you a fax of the report this afternoon.
transmit (v) �ǿ� �ǰe
The car's computer transmits your location back to the main office.
take off (v) ���t�X�i �_��
Her acting career really took off after the success of her first movie.
predict (v) �w��
No one can predict the weather with 100 percent accuracy.
video conference (n) ���T�|ij
Our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai will hold a video
conference at 3 p.m.
mobile operator (n) ��ʹq�ܪA�ȷ~��
This mobile operator's services are quite expensive. Maybe you should
switch to another company.
2006/08/18
precaution (n) �w�����I
The city government has taken some precautions against possible flooding.
certificate (n) �ҩ�
Can you get a doctor's certificate to show that you really are sick?
hack (v) �b�ȧ��� �I�J
Someone hacked into the company's computers and stole financial records.
password (n) �K�X
Annie can't get info her computer because she forgot her password.
statement (n) �Ȧ浥�� ��b�� ����
Nancy didn't receive her monthly bank statement.
in the long run (idiom) �����Ӭ�
In the long run, you'll be happier living closer to your office.
2006/08/17
notification (n) �q����
Tom received notification that he was accepted into the university.
initial (adj) �̪쪺 �@�}�l��
At the news of our son's wedding plans, our initial surprise was soon
replaced by joy.
inventive (adj) ���зN��
Patsy uses some new and inventive methods to teach her students.
ID [identification] (n) ����
All of the workers were given new ID badges.
phishing (n) ��������
ID thieves use phishing sites to try and steal personal information.
2006/08/16
outer (adj) �~�b�� �~����
Too many people spend money improving their outer selves. But what about
their inner selves?
glow (v) (�P����)�v�� �o��
Mrs. Jones glowed with pride as she watched her son collect the award.
identify (n) �ۧ� ����
You won't find your true identity by looking in a mirror. It's on the
inside, not on the outside.
reality (n) �{��
Jack has an unhappy life. So he spends hours watching movies, trying to
escape reality.
2006/08/15
attractive (adj) �l�ޤH�� ���l�ޤO��
Many people find blond hair and blue eyes attractive.
enhance (v) ���� �W�i
The cook used some salt and pepper to enhance the flavor of the soup.
makeover (n) (�~����)���s�y�� ������y
After her makeover, Carrie looked like a movie star.
glamour (n) �y�O (v) �ϵ��] �g�� ����
Eric isn't looking for a woman with beauty and glamour. He just wants to
marry a good cook.
recipe (n) ����
I forgot how to make this dish. I need to find the recipe.
2006/08/14
inner (adj) ���b�� ���ߪ�
Boris is always smiling, but his inner feelings are often sad.
appearance (n) �~�� �~�[
If you want to improve your appearance, try getting a haircut.
mind one's own business (idiom) ���n�h����
You should stop discussing other people's problems. Just mind your own
business.
insecure (adj) �S���w���P��
Although Veronica is very beautiful, she doesn't believe it. She's very
insecure.
show business (n) �t����
Albert wants to work in show business. He wants to be a movie actor.
2006/08/11 - 2006/08/12
bridge the gap (idiom) �f�_���� �Y�u�Z���ήt�Z
The government is working on ways to bridge the gap between the rich and
the poor.
extensive (adj) �s�x�� �j�W�Ҫ�
After Hurricane Katrina, people made an extensive effort to clean up New
Oreleans.
dub (v) �Q�٬�..
Detroit, Michigan, is dubbed "Motor City" because it is the center of car
manufacturing in America.
blur (v) �ϼҽk����
Be careful what you're teaching. Don't blur the line between what is right
and what is wrong.
thriving (adj) �]�]��W��
This restaurant's business is thriving. The owner plans to open a second
branch.
accomplished (adj) �y�ڲ`�p�� cellist /tElist/ �j���^�a cello(n)�j���^
Yo-yo Ma is an accomplished cellist and one of the top-selling musicians in
the world.
sign on (v) ���u
Before Phillip signed on with the company, he traveled around Europe for a
few months.
mainstream (n) �D�y
The film director used to make movies for only kids. Now he's decided to
enter the mainstream and make movies for people of all ages.
talent search (n) ��q����
When beverly was young, she competed in many talent searches to become a
famous dancer.
music charts (n pl) ���ֱƦ�]
This song is very popular; it's been No.1 on the music charts for a whole
month!
2006/08/09 - 2006/08/10
rhythm (n) �`�� ����
Can you hear the rhythm of the drums in this song?
dramatically (adv) �Ͱʦa �R�����@�ʦa
Sheila held everyone's attention as she talked dramatically about her
travels overseas.
roots (n pl) �ڷ� �_��
Bill was born in America, but he has family roots in Ireland and England.
persecute (v) ���`
During World War II, the Nazis persecuted the Jews in Germany.
entrance (v) �O(�H)�۰g �ϳ��K
The actress entranced everyone with her beauty.
solo (adj) �W����
Dan's solo performance was much better than his performance with the band.
studio (n) �� �u�@��
Susie teaches ballet at a dance studio downtown.
reserved (adj) �O�u�� conservative (adj)(n)
My mother is a very quiet, reserved person.
Gypsy (n) �N����H
Gypsies from India settled in many countries throughtout Europe.
lilting (adj) ���֪� �����y����
The lilting sounds of the guitar put me in a cheerful mood.
2006/08/07 - 2006/08/08
allure (n) �y�O
What is the allure of Paris? Why does it attract so many visitors?
rank (v) �W�C
Taipei 101 ranks as the world's tallest building.
portion (n) ���q
American restaurants serve large portions than restaurants in most other
countries.
crust (n) ����
The crust on the apple pie was crispy and delicious.
omelet (n) �J�� �J��
How many eggs do I need to make s Spanish omelet?
course (n) �@�D��
We enjoyed a huge eight-course meal at the wedding banquet.
ingredient (n) ����
What are the main ingredients in this dish?
subtle (adj) ������ �ӷL��
Bob has sharp ears. He can hear the subtle differences in the sound between
these two pianos.
tartar sause (n) ����� soy sauce(n)��o
Would you like some tartar sauce on your fish?
sherry (n) �����s
Sherry is a type of wine produced in Spain.
saffron (n) �f����
This receipe calls for saffron and several other spices.
2006/08/02 - 2006/08/05
favor (n) ���� ���N���欰
Can you do me a favor? I need someone to take me to the airport.
left over (adj) �ѤU��
We ate all the food. There wasn't any left over.
in return (idiom) �^��
If I help you with your homework, will you do something for me in return?
overcome (v) �J�A �Գ�
Joshua is afraid of the dark. His parents are trying to help him overcome
his fear.
one-sided (adj) ����Y�@�誺 �@���˪�
This game is really one-sided. Their basketball team is so much better than
ours.
leisurely (adj) �g�N�� �y����
Tim and his wife had plenty of tim, so they enjoyed a leisurely dinner.
glimpse (n) �@�h
We caught a glimpse of the deer as it ran past us.
ridge (n) �s��
The house sat on the ridge high above the river.
cliff (n) �a�V �k��
The boys couldn't climb down the steep cliffs of the mountain.
take someone's breath away (idiom) (���o)���Y�H�̮� ���Y�H�߾K����
The view was so beautiful it took my breath away.
gorge (n) �l��
We looked down into the gorge and saw a river far below us.
zigzag (adj) ���r�� ��������
Driving down the zigzag road wasn't easy. There were too many sharp turns.
carving (n) �J��
The old carvings of people and animals inside the cave were beautiful.
arch (n) ����
The tourists walked under the rounded arches of the old church.
striped (adj) �������� pinstripe (n) �ӱ���
Gary's red and white striped shirt makes him look like a candy cane.
fortress (n) ���S �n��
The fortress protected the city from its enemies.
spout (v) �Q�X
The whale spouted water high into the air.
memorabilia (n) �������~
This museum has uniforms, bats and other memorabilia of famous baseball
players.
cure (v) �M�s
My grandma cures meat in her basement for several months before bringing it
out to eat.
Moorish (adj) ������ �����H��
Moorish people controlled southern Spain until 1492.
mosque (n) �M�u�x
Muslims worship in a mosque.
2006/08/01
frustrated (adj) ���Ѫ� ����
Mark is frustrated. His boss never listens to anything he says.
charming (adj) �g�H�� ���y�O��
Lucy is very charming. Everyone likes her.
resent (v) �ͮ� ���n
Sarah resents the fact that her parents treat her like a child.
confront (v) �P..�����Ĭ� ��� ���{ ����
Edward was late to work every day last week. Finally, his boss confronted
him about it.
take advantage of someone (idiom) �Q��..., ��..���K�y
I never ask other people for favors. I don't want to take advantage of
anyone.
2006/07/31
scoop up something (v) ��_(�Y��)
The mother scooped up her child and carried him to the bedroom.
athlete (n) �B�ʭ�
The best athletes in the world compete in the Olympics.
sidekick (n) �٦� �K��
Tony is Barry's sidekick. They do everything together.
furry (adj) ����
There's nothing nicer than petting a soft, furry kitten(�p��).
track and field (n) �Ю|
James likes to watch track and field competitions. He likes the races the
best.
2006/07/29
vet (veterinarian) (n) �~��
When Trina's dog was sick, she took him to the vet.
circus (n) ������
john loves to go to the circus and watch the people and animals perform.
fold (v) �P�|
You can fold up this chair and carry it with you. It's very convenient.
fastern (v) ô��
Before you start the car, remember to fasten your seatbelt.
hoop (n) �� �K��
The children played with the hoops and jumped through them.
crate (n) �O���c
Put all those books in a crate. Then we can carry them easily.
2006/07/28
housebroken (adj) (�ߡB����)�g�V�m�b�a����O���åͲߺD��
street dog (n) = homeless dog �y����
home cat (n) �a�� = domestic cat (���O�a�����O home dog)
domesticated dog (n) �a��
dingo (n) �D�w��
for the time being (idiom) �Ȯ�
one-of-a-kind (adj) �W�@�L�G��
tan (adj)(n)(v) �ĽŦ�
intruder (n) �J�I�� �p��
When no one was home, an intruder came in and stole our money.
tremble (v) Ÿ��
The little boy was so scared that he started to tremble.
take a liking to someone (v) ���w�W�Y�H
I've really taken a liking to Karen. I think she'll be a good friend.
speckled (adj) �����I�� speckle (n) ���I (v)
The speckled eggs had brown spots all over them.
flea (n) ���D /fli/
People and animals don't like fleas. They bite.
have someone's name on it (idiom) �`�w�O�Y�H��
I'm going to buy that new car! It has my name on it.
2006/07/27
stall (n) �� �p�j�� (v)����, ��..���J�b��
roadside (n)(adj) ���� ���䪺
collar (n) ��� (����)����
leash (n) (�ꪯ����)�ֱa
Keep your dog on a leash so that he can't run away.
spring up (v) ���_ �X�{
Starbucks coffee shops are springing up all over Asia.
indulge (v) ��..�ɨ��@�U �a�e �I�g
Doesn't that dessert look delicious? Let's indulge ourselves and buy two!
figure (n) �ƾ�
Show me the sales figures for last month. How much money did we make?
canine (adj) ������
Josie's poodle(��l��) is her canine companion.
2006/07/26
back and forth (adv) �Ӧ^�a forth (ad)�V�e �V�e��
The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.
pamper (v) �b�i �d�R
This luxury hotel really pampers people. Their service is excellent!
wag (v) �n�\
The friendly dog wagged his tail at me.
salon (n) �F�s
Judy is going to the beauty salon to get her hair colored red.
patron (n) �U��
I am a regular patron at that restaurant. Their food is very good!
purr (n) (�ߪ�)�I�P�n
When I heard my cat's soft purr, I knew he was happy.
spa (n) �T�ŷx
Many people like to relax in a spa.
2006/07/25
Persian Gulf (n) �i���W
identical (adj) �����ۦP�� �P�Z��
Bob and Rob are identical twins. They look exactly alike.
submerge (v) �b���U..���B �I�b�����U
After the heavy rain, many houses were submerged under muddy water for days.
ballroom (n) �R�U
We will hold our New Year's dance in the ballroom of the Ritz Hotel.
the bends (n) ����үf �����L��g
Divers can get the bends if they rise to the ocean's surface too quickly.
Jacuzzi (n) �����D�� ache(n)�k�h pain(n)�k�h
After I sat in the warm Jacuzzi, my aches and pains went away.
2006/07/24
sunken (adj) �I�S��
staircase (n) �ӱ趡 �ӱ�
panoramic (adj) ������
panorama (n) �����e ����
submarine (n) �����
Scientists travel in a submarine to explore the bottom of the ocean.
make a big splash (idiom) �Ȱ_���� �ް_�F�� splash(n)(v)�E�_���� �q ��..
This new band is making a big splash. Its first album has already sold 1
million copies.
upscale (adj) ���ɪ� ���Ū�
I can't afford to shop at this upscale department store. Everything here is
too expensive.
resort (n) �װ���
We stayed five days at a beach resort during our trip to Thailand.
transparent (adj) �z����
They put transparent plastic instead of glass in the windows.
coral reef (n) �����G
The coral reef is home to all kinds of colorful fish and other sea life.
tasting menu (n) (���Ѥp���q �h�D�榡��) �|�A���
If you order the restaurant's tasting menu, you can sample 10 savory dishes.
2006/07/22
put one's heart into something (idiom) ���ߥ��N���Y��
June spent a long time writing her first book. She really put her heart
into it.
ignite (v) �I�U �E�_
When Henry saw his old girlfriend today, his old feelings for her were
ignited in his heart.
integrity (n) ����
Mitchell is a person with integrity. He is honest in everything he does.
punctual (adj) �Ǯɪ�
Haley is very punctual. She always arrives to work on time.
big the picture (n) �@�� �ƪ�������
What is the big picture here? What is most important about this product?
practice what one preaches (v) �H���@�h preach (v)(n) �G�D ���j �Ŵ�
Tessa says honesty is very important. She practices what she preaches by
being honest herself.
2006/07/21
limitation (n) ���� ����
The college puts a limitation on the number of students it accepts every
year.
pursuit (n) �l�D ����
Playing the piano is just one of Charlie's many pursuits.
priority (n) �u���Ҷq
Sam's top priority this year is passing the university entrance exam.
go the extra mile (idiom) �ܺɩү�a
Dr. Jackson goes the extra mile to help his patients. He really cares for
them.
bring something to the table (idiom) �N(���q�B��)�Y�ƴ��ѥX��
What skills can you offer this company? What can you bring to the table?
2006/07/20
character (n) �~�� �ʮ�
John has very good character. He is always honest and polite.
trait (n) �S��
One of Susan's well-known traits is her sense of humor.
moral (adj) �D�w(�W)�� �欰�ݥ���
I want to lead a moral life. I want to be honest and always do the right
thing.
courageous (adj) �i����
The courageous fireman saved the cat from the burning house.
CEO [chief executive officer] (n) �����
Bill Gates was the first CEO of Microsoft.
2006/07/19
out of breath (idiom) �ݤ��L���
After running to catch the bus, the old woman was out of breath.
intentionally (adv) ���N�a �G�N�a
I'm sorry I dropped your cell phone. I didn't do it intentionally.
frankly (adv) �Z�զa��
Frankly, I don't think she should get the job.
ridiculous (adj) �i���� �ƽ]��
Gary sounds ridiculous when he tries to sing like Madonna.
take it from the top (idiom) �q�Y�}�l
We need to practice this song once more. Let's take it from the top.
2006/07/18
clear (v) ��o�Y�H���{�P���
I can take the day off tomorrow. I cleared it with the boss.
trial (adj) �եΪ�
Susan tried the free trial product before she decided whether or not she
wanted to buy it.
appealing (adj) �l�ޤH��
If you want to be more appealing to girls, try combing your hair and
wearing clean clothes.
when you get right down to it (idiom) �W
When you get right down to it, people learn as much English as they want to
learn.
2006/07/17
sell out (idiom) �I��ۧ� �H�I��Ӫ��z�Q�Υؼ�
Jeff planned to use his life to help people. But instead, he sold out and
decided to get rich.
pooped (adj) ���a�F poop(v)�ϵ��h�O�� poop(n)(v)�ƫK
I'm pooped. I'm going to take a rest.
academy (n) �ǰ|
Laura teaches piano at a music academy.
master (v) �_�� ��q
Reading in English will help you to master the language.
get it all wrong (exp) �d���F
You've got it all wrong. I love you, not Alicia.
funky (adj) �s�_�j�Ǫ�
Albert likes to dance when he listens to funky music.
2006/07/15
praise (n)(v) �g��
poverty (n) /p-a-v?-ti/ �h�a
steadily (adv) ����a
influential (adj) ���v�T�O��
Sam's father is an influential government representative.
rise through the ranks (v) �v�B�ʤ�
Joan rose through the ranks, starting as a clerk and ending up as company
vice president.
hot spot (n) (�Ԫ�)�ӷP�a��
There are still hot spots in the Middle East that are unsafe for tourists.
credit (v) ��..���\���k��Y�H
Orville Wright is credited with inventing the first airplane.
tribal chief (n) �������� tribal (adj) �رڪ� ������ /t-ai-bl/
The tribal chief acts as a ruler and protector of his village.
AIDS (n) �R���f
AIDS has spread rapidly through many nations in Africa.
2006/07/14
wrongdoing (n) �c�� �a��
thorough (adj) ������ ������
overshadow (v) ��..�X�W���v ���\
Patty's nervousness was overshadowed by her excitement at getting a part in
the play.
bribe (n)(v) ��� bride(n)�s�Q
The politician was found guilty of taking bribes.
reassess (v) �A������ assess(v)��..���� ���� ���w..������
Ben reassessed his teaching methods, and decided to make some changes.
dignity (n) �L�Y ���|
Mr. Chen was a man of dignity and great wisdom.
secretary-general (n) ���Ѫ�
Kofi Anna was elected secretary-general twice.
Nobel Prize (n) �ը�����
Nobel Prizes are awarded in categories such as medicine and peace.
2006/07/13
promote (v) ���� �Ŷ�
We spent two months promoting our summer festival.
scandal (n) ��D
The romantic relationship between the manager and his assistant caused a
scandal in the office.
democracy (n) ���D��� ���D��a
As a new democracy, the country will hold its first election for national
leaders.
refugee (n) ���� (�����b��)
After the earthquake in India, thousands of refugees needed new homes.
member state (n) �|����
In 2002, East Timor became the 191st member state to join the United
Nations.
land mine (n) �a�p
Land mines are still a dangerous problem in Vietnam.
2006/07/12
complex (n) �]�I
venture (v) �_�I
dim sum (n) �I��
discount (n) �馩
The store gave Julie a 10 percent discount on everything she bought.
coupon (n) �����
You can save a lot of money at this store by using these coupons.
vie (v) �v�� ����
The three children vied for their mother's attention all afternoon.
draw (v) �l��
Today's sunny weather drew many people to the beach to play.
rink (n) �ȦB��
Many people come to ice-skate on this ice rink.
go hungry (idiom) �j�{�l ���j
Grandma never lets anyone go hungry in her home. She is always cooking.
2006/07/11
secluded (adj) �P�@�j���� seclude (v) �Ϲj�� �����~
coastline (n) �����u
Tim swam along the coastline until he got to the next beach.
luch (adj) �a�A�� �Z����
This lush forest has many trees and plants.
counterpart (n) �������H(�Ϊ�) �P�Ź٦�
The European regional director met with his Asian counterpart to discuss the future of the company.
roller coaster (n) ���]����
Andrea screamed loudly when she rode the roller coaster.
ferry (n) ���
A ferry regularly takes people from one island to the other.
2006/07/10
genre (n) (�k) �����@�~
emphatic (adj) �j�Ӧ��O��
The prisoner made an emphatic request to be released from prison.
exhibition (n) �i��
The museum is having an exhibition of local history this month.
performing arts (n pl) ���t���N
John loves dancing and acting, so he decided to study the performing arts in college.
ballet (n) �ݹp�R �ݹp�R�@
The Nutcracker is a popular ballet about a Christmas toy.
metropolis (n) �j���|
New York is a huge metropolis. It has more than 8 million residents.
symphony orchestra (n) ���T�ֹ� symphony (n) ���T��
The London Symphony Orchestra is one of the most famous orchestra in England.
2006/07/07 - 2006/07/08
relish (v) �~�� �ɨ�
John relishes every moment of his life. I wish I could enjoy life like he does.
gratify (v) �Ϻ���
It really gratifies Mr. Smith to see his students improving their English skills.
impart (v) ���� �DZ�
The teacher's words imparted much wisdom to her students.
exotic (adj) ���ꪺ ���걡���� erotic (adj) �ʷR�� �ⱡ��
I want to travel to Bangkok or some other exotic palce this summer.
unassuming (adj) ���Ī� ���ꪺ
Sarah is bright but unassuming. She never tries to show off how smart she it.
puree (v) �� �����d��
Our baby can't eat solid food yet. Please puree the vegetables for him.
morsel (n) �@�p�� �@�f
When we finished dinner, there wasn't a single morsel left on our plates.
cast aside (v) �m��@�� �m������
Bill cast aside his fears and began his climb up the mountain.
chutney (n) ������
This chutney has a mild(adj-�ũM��) flavor that goes well with roast lamb.
cottage cheese (n) �m���ŹT �n���T
Of all the varieties of cheese, cottage cheese is my favorite.
rajah (n) �L�פ��J �L����
The rajah ruled his kingdom for 30 years.
2006/07/05 - 2006/07/06
temperament (n) �ʱ� �ʮ�
Sharon has a nervous temperament, so she often loses sleep before tests.
crisis (n) �M��
We have a big crisis in my family. Dad just lost his job.
picky (adj) �D�窺
My sister is very picky about her food. She doesn't eat food that is uncooked.
think on one's feet (idiom) �����F��
Jan's boss asked her a question she didn't expect, so she had to think on her feet.
criteria (n pl) �з�
Whwat are two important criteria in deciding which college to attend?
approximately (adv) �j�� �j��
Do you know approximately how many people will come to the party?
on a daily basis (adv) �C��
Sally reports to her boss about her work on a daily basis.
broaden one's horizons (idiom) �ݮi�Y�H������
Going to Europe broadened my horizons. I'd never been abroad before.
hurricane (n) ����
Two major hurricanes hit Louisiana and Texas last year.
cut out for something (idiom) �A�X
Gary isn't cut out for the manager position yet. He doesn't have the skills.
2006/07/03 - 2006/07/04
opening (n) �ů�
I'm sorry, we can't hire any new employees right now. We don't have any openings.
drive (n) �F�l
I think Paul will succeed in life. He has a lot of drive.
excel (v) ���{�X��
Amy really excels at playing the piano. She is very talented.
have one's heart set on something (idiom) �@�ߤ@�N�n���Y��Ʃαo��Y�˪F��
I hope we can travel abroad his summer. My daughter has her heart set on it.
applicant (n) �ӽФH
We had 30 applicants but only two job openings. So we had to turn down 28 people.
input (n) �N��
Joseph always thinks he knows what is best. He doesn't like to get input from other people.
fit (n) �A�X����m
Hannah enjoys her job and does well at it. It's a great fit for her.
overwhelm (v) �t���L��
I have so much homework to do! I'm really overwhelmed.
HR [human resources] (n) �H�Ƴ�
If you want to work here, you need to contact the HR department.
go for it (idiom) �h���a
Go for it, Tammy! I'm sure you'll do well.
2006/07/01
connect (v) �s��
Colin can't check his e-mail because his computer is not connected to the Internet.
install (v) �w�� �]�m
Christine needs help installing the new software on her computer.
overcome (v) �J�A
My teacher's good advice helped me to overcome my bad study habits.
Wi-Fi [wireless fidelity] (n) �L�u�W���q�T��w
Let's go study at the new cafe on the corner. It has Wi-Fi access.
mobile device (n) ��ʸ˸m
Cell phones and PDAs are types of mobile devices.
2006/06/30
sacred (adj) ���t�� �v��
wow (v) Ĺ�o�ܪ�
swinging (adj) �\�ʪ�
blockbuster (n) ��y�q�v
Audiences waited in long lines to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
craze (n) ����
The martial arts movie started a new craze. Now everyone wants to learn kung fu.
criticize (v) ���
City residents criticized the mayor for his poor decisions.
distort (v) �ᦱ
Please don't distort the truth. Tell me the whole story, exactly as it happened.
cast (n) �d�q �t���}�e
The movie has a cast of more than 100 actors.
troupe (n) �@��
The acting troupe traveled across Europe, performing Shakespeare's plays.
2006/06/29
televise (v) �q�����e
empty (v) �����Ū�
exploit (n) ���| (v) �Q�� ��d
The classic story Journey to the West describes the brave exploits of the Monkey King.
preserve (v) �O�s
We must preserve our cultural traditions so that later generations don't forget them.
origin (n) �_��
What is the origin of this idiom? Where did it come from?
immigrate (v) �E�� ����
Sarah and her family left America and immigrated to Germany.
ray (n) ���� ���u
The cat lay down in the warm rays of sunlight coming through the window.
2006/06/28
endangered (adj) �x�{���ت�
Asian elephants are now on the list of endangered animals.
habitat (n) (�ʪ���)�Ϯ��a
When too many trees are cut down, some animals lose their natural habitat.
isolate (v) �ϩt�� �Ϲj��
Heavy flooding isolated the mountain village for days.
corridor (n) ���Y �q�D
Walk to the end of the corridor. The principal's office is on the right.
breeding (n) �c��
My family's business is horse breeding.
2006/06/27
crucial (adj) ���n�� �M�w�ʪ�
resemble (v) ����, ��
Frank resembles his dad and his uncle.
in exchange (adj) �@���洫
Billy gave me his cookies. In exchange, I gave him my banana.
submit (v) ����
I submitted my application for college before the deadline.
nutritional (adj) ��i��
Apples are full of nutritional value. You should eat one a day.
climate-controlled (adj) �ūר��챱�
The climate-controlled building keeps the plants warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
2006/06/26
authentic (adj) �u�ꪺ �u����
insect (n) ����
The China Exhibit of the Memphis Zoo Memphis�ʪ��骺�����]
authenticity (n) �۹� �T�� �i�H���
ornate (adj) (�˹�)���R��
The palace was filled with ornate decorations made from gold.
transport (v) �B�e
The big bus transports all these tourists from their hotel to the beach every day.
on load (adj) �X�ɪ�
These paintings are on load to the museum for 6 months.
complex (n) ��X�]�I
The city will build a new sports complex before next year.
oriental (adj) �F�誺 oriented (adj)�H..���ɦV��, �H..����V��
Oriental food like fried rice and sushi are popular in America.
go all out (idiom) ���O�H�u
My mom went all out to clean the house before my grandparents arrived.
2006/06/24
suburb (n) ����
urban (adj) ������
prejudice (n) �[�� ���� discrimination
My neighbor has some prejudices against foreigners
make fun of someone or something (v) �J�� �J��
Don't make fun of your brother because he can't sing!
grateful (adj) �P�E�� �P�ª�
I will always be grateful for my friends and family.
lifelong (adj) �ר��� �@���l��
Tom conquered his lifelong fear of water. He recently learned how to swim.
2006/06/23
pocket (n) (�t�ߪ�)�@�p���a��
There are many pockets of foreigners living in Taipei.
population (n) �H�f
The population of this town had doubled in the past 10 years.
greasy (adj) �o����
Don't eat a lot of fried food. It's very greasy and unhealthy.
race (n) �ر�
People of different races live in this city.
pastor (n) ���v
The pastor of our church taught us how to forgive our enemies.
2006/06/22
crayon (n) ���� �C�⯻��
self-portrait (n) �۵e��
This artist's self-portrait is very good. It really looks like him.
stare (v) ���� �n
Don't stare at me! You're makeing me uncomfortable!
disturb (v) ��..���w ��..�߯�����
Some of the scenes in this horrow movie really disturbed me.
put one over on someone (idiom) �M�� ��
It is easy to put one over on my sister. She'll believe anything.
no way (interj) ���i��
No way! I don't believe you!
2006/06/21
lip-synch (v) ��L(�t��)
I don't like singers who lip-synch instead of really singing.
practically (adv) �X�G
In Bob's high school, practically every student has a car.
level with someone (idiom) ��..�Z�դ@�� ��..�R��
Level with me. What do you really think of my new hairstyle?
risky (adj) �_�I��
If you don't want to do anything risky with your money, just put it in the bank.
2006/06/20
vinegar (n) �L
sooth (v) �νw
I burned my finger. Do you have anything to sooth the pain?
gross (adj) �O�H�@�ê� �`�� (n)�`�q �`�B
Ella thinks that eating uncooked fish is gross.
get by (v) ���L�h
Anderson doesn't have much money. He gets by with only a few dollars to spend each week.
postpone (v) ����
Janice got sick, so she had to postpone her trip to America.
gag (v) �@��
The horrible smell of that garbage nearly made me gag.
2006/06/19
hoarse (adj) �F�ת� �ڤl�ʨȪ�
Dennis's voice was hoarse after he shouted so much.
raspy (adj) ���W��
My voice is raspy because I have a cold.
remedy (n) ���k �Ĥ�
My grandmother's remedy for a headache is a cup of hot milk.
opera (n) �q�@
In an opera, all the words are sung, not spoken.
laryngitis (n) ���V�o�� sore throat
The boss can't talk today. He has laryngitis.
2006/06/17
pale (adj) �a�ժ� �H��
surpass (v) �ӹL �u�� �j�� �h��
majestic (adj) ������ ���Y�� ���|��
Milky Way (n) �Ȫe
splendor (n) �A������ ���R
The tourists admired the splendor of the castle and its history.
visible (adj) �ײ��i����
Is the Taipei 101 visible from places outside of Taipei?
hazy (adj) �a�g�� ��������
The air is hazy, so you can't see many buildings very clearly.
infinite (adj) �L��L�ڪ� �L�a��
Time in heaven is infinite. It never ends.
light-year (n) ���~
A light-year is the distance light travels in one year.
galaxy (n) �P�t
The galaxy we live in is called the Milky Way.
2006/06/16
crispy (adj) �p�ܪ�
savor (v) �~�� (n) ���� ���D
sour (adj) �Ī�
cabbage (n) ���ŵ�
scrumptious (adj) ������
All the dinner guests really enjoyed the scrumptious meal.
marinate (v) �M��
Marinate the meat in spices for at least an hour before you cook it.
pickle (v) �M�{
If we pickle these vegatables, they will last all winter long.
craving (n) ����
Susie had a craving for chocolate, so she bought a large chocolate candy bar.
pork knuckle (n) �}
Pork knuckle is used in both German and Chinese cuisines.
cheddar (n) ���F�_�q
Cheddar is my favorite kind of cheese.
2006/06/15
delectable (adj) �̬��� �n�Y��
savory (adj) ������
salami (n) �q�����z
confession (n) �Z�� �ѵ�
In his confession, the man admintted to stealing the money.
vegatarian (n) ������
Let's not have hamburgers for dinner tonight. Our guests are vegatarians.
cold cut (n) �N�פ���
What kind of cold cuts do you want on your sandwich?
mosaic (n) �h�زV�X ���ɧJ�Ϯ�
The autumn leaves made a mosaic of color on the ground.
graphic (adj) �g�ꪺ
The graphic violence on some TV shows is not appropriate for children.
gelatin (n) ���� �N�Q�B
Susan added gelatin to her cheesecake to help it stay firm.
2006/06/14
arcade (n) ���Y �M��
arcade game �j���q�ʪ���
specialty (n) �M�~ �M�� �W��
fabulous (adj) ����
Our family had a fabulous vacation in Hawaii.
orchestra (n) �ͼֹ� symphony (n) ���T�ֹ�
Helen plays the flute(����) in her university's orchestra.
sausage (n) ���z
When Philip visited Germany, he ate sausages at every meal!
delicacy (n) ���� ���a
This bakery makes some wonderful delicacies. Be sure to try them.
philharmonic (n) �R�ֹ���
Unfortunately for classical music lovers, our town does not have a
philharmonic orchestra.
Continent (n) �ڬw�j��
Europe is often called "the Continent."
2006/06/13
sculpture (n) �J��~ �J��
weary (adj) �h�ª�
boulevard (n) �j�D
median (n) (adj) ������ ���t���������w���q
jam (v) ���� ����
People jammed the entrance of the theater as they tried to get in.
reunited (v) �Τ@ �ϭ��E
The policeman helped to reunited the lost little girl with her mother.
outcry (n) �j�P����ij
The government's decision to raise taxes caused a public outcry.
myriad (n) �L�� �U���U��
I can't decide which coat to buy. There is a myriad of choices.
chariot (n) ���� �����Ԩ�
Six horses pull that chariot.
Nazi (adj) �Ǻ�
The Nazi army killed many people during World War II.
2006/06/12
luxury (n) ���� ���~
luxurious (adj) ���ת� ���ت� ��諸
staircase (n) �ӱ趡
pulse (v) ���� �_�� (n)�߷i
The disco pulsed with the sound of music and people dancing.
accelerate (v) �[�t �[��
The car accelerated and passed the big truck on the road.
wind (v) /w-ai-nd/ �d�� ���j
This path winds around the pond in the park.
skylight (n) (�γ���)�Ѥ� �ѵ�
I like to look up at the stars at night through the skylight.
Berlin Wall (n) �f�L����
The Berlin Wall used to separate East and West Berlin.
lower house of parliament (n) �Uij�| parliament (n) ij�| ��|
The lower house of parliament voted on several laws.
2006/06/10
revive (v) �ϴ_�d ���
Watching Schindler's List revived my interest in history.
legendary (adj) �ǩ_��
Michael Jordan's success in basketball is legandary.
technique (n) �N �ުk
This artist uses several different techniques to paint her pictures.
convince (v) �ϽT�H ���A
After talking for two hours, Jim finally convinced his father to buy him a
car.
archival footage (n) �s�ɳs�����Y
This archival footage of 1930s America is really interesting.
trick-or-treater (n) �U�t�`��[���ЫȴN�o�J]�C�����p��
On Halloween, many trick-or-treaters come to our door to get candy.
2006/06/09
pirate (n) ���s
Pirates attacked the big ship and stole a lot of money.
sequel (n) ��
Read this book's sequel to find out what happens to the characters.
waylay (v) �d�I
Aaron's boss waylaid him and then talked to him for 20 minutes.
operate (v) �g��
Sandra operates a small teashop across from the library.
stock car (n) ����ɨ�
Andrew goes to all the stock car races in his city.
2006/06/07 - 06/08
(�`��) come within (v) �t�@�I
In 2004, he came within one title of winning the Grand Slam.
2004, �L�t�@�ӫa�x�Y�δNĹ�o�F�j���e
tournament (n) �A���� �p��
Our high school team is competing in this year's basketball tournament.
keep an eye on someone or something (idom) �J�ӯd�N�Y�H�άY��
Fiona kept an eye on Ben's things in the library while he was gone.
dominate (v) ���Q �֦����˩��u��
Our team dominated the football game. Nobody was surprised we won.
title (n) �a�x�Y��
Muhammad Ali won many boxing titles.
sit out (v) ���b�@�Ǥ��ѻP
Ted sat out of the basketball game because his knee hurt.
injury (n) �˶� ����
Lisa cannot exercise for a month because of her foot injury.
come out on top (idiom) ��o�ӥX
Which team will come out on top at this Saturday's baseball game?
setback (n) ����
When Mewlanie broke her leg, it was a big setback to her tennis career.
Grand Slam (n) �j���e
The last tennis player to win the Grand Slam was Martina Hingis.
serve (n) �o�y
Diana was unable to return her opponent's fast serve.
backhand (n) �Ϥ�� �Ϥ����y
Gary used a backhand to hit the ball over the net.
quarterfinal (n) �b�ǨM��
Ronny had hoped to win the championship. But he lost in the quarterfinals.
2006/06/06
semifinal (n) �ǨM��
quarterfinal (n) �b�M�ɫe������
semiformal (adj) �b������ (�ѥ[�b�|��...)
flock (v) ���s���h(��)
That singer is so popular. Wherever she goes, fans flock to see her.
groundbreaking (adj) �}�Щʪ�
This new phone uses groundbreaking technology. So far, no other phone can
do what this phone can do.
showcase (v) �i�{ ���C
This art gallery showcases paintings from local artists.
infect (v) �P�V
The boss' excitement for this project infected his whole team. They're all
working hard on it.
2006/06/05
reckon (v) �p�� �� ���q
coveted (adj) ����o�쪺 �ڴK�H�D�� covet (v)���C �g�� ����
handful (adj) �@�� �ֶq �ּ� (�f�y)���H����H�Ψƪ�
fever (n) �g��
Everyone in my office has World Cup fever. We're very excited to watch the
games.
victorious (adj) �ӧQ��
The victorious football team celebrated their win all night long.
contender (n) ���ɪ� ���v�� contend (v)����/�v��
Mr. Wood is smart and popular. He is a strong contender in the eletion for
mayor.
sport (v) �i��
Did you see Ben? He is sporting a new coat and hat today.
berth (n) �u��
If you win this school speech contest, you may get a berth in the citywide
speech contest.
front (n) (���Y�ج��ʦb�i�檺)�a��
Our Japanese office isn't making much money. On the Korean front, however,
our Seoul office is quite successful.
2006/06/03
pastime (n) ���� �T��
Ian loves running and cooking. These are his two favorite pastimes.
make up something (v) �զ�
Seven days make up one week, and 52 weeks make up one year.
accompany (v) ��
When Stephen plays the violin, Elizabeth usually accompanies him on the
piano.
duo (n) �G���� �G�H��
Batman and Robin are a famous duo.
keyboard (n) ��L�־� �q�l�^
An electric piano is a type of keyboard.
bass guitar (n) �C���N�L
Most rock bands have a bass guitar player.
2006/06/02
dying to do something (idiom) �D�`����@�Y��
I'm dying to travel to another country. I think that would be really
exciting!
conscience (n) �}�� conscious (adj) ����ı��
Hal has a weak conscience. He often does wrong things and deesn't feel
sorry for them.
tempting (adj) �l�ޤH�� ���H��
That chocolate cake is so tempting! I really want to eat some!
technically (adj) �Y��ӻ�
Technically, you're not allowed to stay out past 10. But it's OK with me if
you stay out later tonight.
2006/06/01
network (n) ����
All the computers in our office are on the same network.
forbid (v) �T�� Forbidden City ���T��
I can't have long hair. My school forbids it.
twist (v) �ᦱ ����
Don't twist what I'm saying. I didn't say I don't want to go. I just can't
go.
white lie (n) ���N������
I just told a white lie. I told Jennifer I liked her dress, but in fact, I
think it is ugly.
Internet Cafe (n) �����@�ث�
Rochelle doesn't have a computer at home. She goes to an Internet cafe to
check her email.
goody-goody (n) ������
Martha is such a goody-goody! She acts like she never does anthing wrong.
2006/05/31
crawl (v) ����
wrinkle (n) �K��
My grandmother has a lot of wrinkles around her eyes.
participant (n) �Ѥ��� ���ɪ�
how many participants do you expect in today's English speech contest?
take someone or something seriously (v) �{�u�ݫݬY�H�άY��
John takes his studies very seriously. He always finishes his homework
before visiting with friends.
record (n) ����
Sarah set a new world record. She ran the mile faster than any other woman.
steam iron (n) �]�����
Fred used a steam iron to press and smooth out his shirt.
altitude (n) ����
Our plane flew at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
2006/05/30
encyclopedia (n) �ʬ����
Henry used information from an encyclopedia to write his paper.
reference (n) �Ѧ� �ѦҤ��m
If you want to find information on people and places, you should go to the
reference section at the library.
beforehand (adv) �w���a �ƥ��a
I knew Karen wasn't coming today because she told me beforehand.
satellite (n) �ìP
This radio station uses a satellite to broadcast its programs to many
different countries.
2006/05/29
thesaurus (n) �P�q�r�r�� = synonym
What words have similiar meanings to the word "wonderful"? Look them up in
a thesaurus.
search engine (n) �j�M����
Ginny used a search engine to find Web sites about C.S. Lewis.
database (n) ��Ʈw
This hospital has a database with information on all its patients.
credits (n pl) �@��/���y/�q�v �� �t¾���W�� �u�@�H���W��
The credits for this movie appear at the beginning, not at the end.
trailer (n) �w�i��
When I saw a trailer for the new Mel Gibson movie, I knew I wanted to see
the movie.
2006/05/27
vital (adj) ���䭫�n��
You are a vital member of our team. We need you.
gene (n) ��]
Your parents's genes decide whether you are short or tall.
emphasis (n) ���� �j��
My teacher puts a lot of emphasis on speaking English clearly so we can be
understood.
productive (adj) ���Ͳ��O��
I was very productive at work today. I finished all my work on the big
project.
2006/05/26
overwhelm (v) �T�S �Գ�
seemingly (adv) �����W
by comparison (adv) �۸��U
High school was really hard. But college, by comparison, has been easy so
far.
fall short (idiom) ���Ҥ��� �F����з�
My grades this year fell short of my parents' expections. They weren't very
happy.
measure up (v) �ŦX ���W
Sarah studied really hard this year, but she still didn't measure up to the
rest of her class.
self-esteem (n) �۴L
Laura is extremely shy and doesn't have much self-esteem.
frame (n) ���[
Rob's not really fat. He just has a large frame.
therapist (n) �v���v
A therapist is helping Mary to deal with the death of her father.
2006/05/16
glamorous (adj) �g�H�� �I���y�O��
cramped (adj) �U����
No more than two people could live in this cramped apartment. There's just not enough space.
homesick (adj) �Q�a�� ��m��
For a long time after she moved to America, Grace felt homesick.
crabby (adj) �ʮ��a�� ���㪺
When Jack gets tired, he becomes very crabby.
intense (adj) �@�P��
Connie's stomach pain was so intense, I took her to the hospital.
2006/05/15
distracting (adj) ���H���ߪ�
Please turn the TV off while I'm studying. It's very distracting.
routine (n) �Ҧ椽�� �D��
My morning routine includes drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
console (v) �w��
Ellen consoled her brother when his dog died.
snap (v) ��Y�H�e���F�� �F�n�a����
The boss is in a bad mood. She's been snapping at everyone today.
on tour (adj) ���j�t�۪� ���j�t�X��
The music group will be on tour in Europe for three weeks.
touchy (adj) �ӷP���㪺
Don't mention Tom's bad haircut. He's quite touchy about it.
2006/05/12
music video (n) MTV ���ֿ����a
Alicia Keys is filming a music video of her latest song.
client (n) �Ȥ�
Our company serves many international clients from Europe and Asia.
function (n) �\��
This camera has many high-tech functions, but I don't know how to use them all.
model (n) �ڦ� ����
That car is last year's model. I think this year's model. I think this year's model looks much better.
2006/05/11
caffeine (n) �@�ئ]
alcohol (n) �s��, �s
around the corner (idiom) �Y�N��Ӫ�
Graduation is just around the corner, and I can heardly wait!
takeoff (n) �_��
On airplanes, my dad is very nervous during takeoffs and landings.
motion sickness (n) �ʷw�g (�w�� �w�� �w��)
Melissa doesn't like riding in cars and buses because she often gets motion sickness.
contact lens (n) �����
Sarah doesn't like to wear glasses. She prefers contact lenses.
blood clot (n) ��� clot(n)���� (v)��������
Blood clots can sometimes lead to a heart attack or other serious problems.
dehydration (n) ��� hydration (n) ���X�@��
Drink plenty of water while you jog so you won't experience dehydration.
2006/05/10
rhino (n) �R�� = rhinoceros
elusive (adj) �k�ת� ���H�z�Ѫ�
lodge (n) �Ȫ�
stilt (n) ���}�W
These beach houses stand on stilts to keep them out of the water.
spectacle (n) ���[������ �_�[
Watching a bear ride a bicycle is quite a spectacle.
heart-thumping (adj) ��߰ʾz�� ���ߦQ�x��
That was really a heart-thumping end to the basketball game! Our team won by only two points.
serene (adj) ���R�� scenic (adj)������ scenery
This trip down the river will be very serene and calm.
polo (n) ���y
Polo is a very popular game in England. People play it on horseback.
kayaking (n) �����p���E��
The boats used for river kayaking are shorter than the ones used for sea kayaking.
2006/05/09
intrigue (v) �ް_�n�_�ߩο���
The beginning of this story intrigues me. I want to read more and find out what happens next.
holy (adj) ���t��
The Bible is the holy book of Christians.
majestic (adj) ������
The tourists admired the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon.
panoramic (adj) ������
From the top of the mountain, you can get a panoramic view of the valley.
Hindu (adj) �L�ױЪ�
Many Hindu believers live in India.
circuit (n) ���u ¶��
Mark makes a circuit around the park every day.
2006/05/08
sandwich (v) ���b..���� (n)�T���v
Jennifer wasn't comfortable. She was sandwiched between Ben and Mike in the car.
white-water rafting (n) �E�y�x��
Let's go white-water rafting on the river. I hear it's really fun!
amenity (n) �K�Q�]�I
This hotel has all kinds of amenities such as air conditioning and room service.
comings and goings (n pl) �����c�� �Өө���
Gina likes to watch the comings and goings of ships in the harbor.
rickshaw (n) �H�O�� ���]�� = ricksha
A man pulled Sarah in a rickshaw through the streets of Shanghai.
2006/05/06
complement (n)�ɥR (v) �ɥR
complementary (adj) ���ɪ�
compliment (n) (v) �g�� �ݭ�
complimentary (adj) ������ �ذe��
muscle (n) �٦�
creamy (adj) �t�ůת�
thick (adj) �p�� thin (adj) ����
yogurt (n) �u�T�� �u��
Americans use cow's milk to make yogurt, but Greeks use goat or sheep's milk.
mussel (n) �H��
One famous dish from this seaside town is baked mussels.
eggplant (n) �X�l
The eggplant's purple color makes it the most attractive of the garden vegatables.
roast (v) �N
They roasted the pork on an open fire.
pita (n) ���ѻ� �f�U��
Claire made a sandwich with chicken and pita bread.
casserole (n) �K�N�Ʋz
Country-style cooking in the U.S. is known for its delicious casseroles.
2006/05/05
gaze (v) ����
Mediterranean (adj)(n) �a������ �a���� �����_����
de'cor (n) �˹�(�k)
succulent (adj) �h�Ī� �h������
cucumber (n) ����
feta (n) �ϨŹT
distinctive (adj) ���S�⪺
finances (n pl) �]�Ȫ��p ���
Bob has problems managing his finances. He spends more money than he earns.
patch (n) ��a �p���g�a
Susan grows vegatables on a small patch of land next to her house.
appetizing (adj) �}�G��
This fried rice was so appetizing I ate three large servings(����,���Ƶ��@��).
savory (adj) ���D�@�P�� �ܦ����D��
This lamb dish was so savory, I didn't need to add any more spices.
stucco (n) �Ǫd
Stucco walls are common in Mediterranean architecture.
2006/05/04
young at heart (adj) ���ߥ��{��
Christy is still young at heart. She is 31 years old, but she still loves watching cartoons.
innocence (n) �¯u
The little boy's innocence made all the adults wish they were still young.
exception (n) �ҥ~
This store is open every day. Christmas and New Year are the only exceptions.
vague (adj) �t�k�� �ҽk��
The end of that movie is too vague! I don't understand what happened.
2006/05/03
cartoon (n) �d�q / kar'tun/
carton (n) �Ƚc /'katn/
purse (n) ���] �k�Τⴣ�]
animated (adj) �ʵe�� �d�q�q�v��
My son really likes to watch the animated movie Finding Nemo.
transform (v) �ഫ ����
Tom transformed his appearance with just a haircut and some new clothes.
consumer (n) ���O��
Paula is a careful consumer. She always researches the products before she buys them.
bravery (n) �i�� �i��
Bruce showed much bravery when he saved the little boy from the burning building.
licensed product (n) ���v�ӫ~
This movie's licensed products made more money than the movie itself.
2006/05/02
sacrifice (v) �묹
Shelly sacrificed her career to start a family.
keep someone in the dark (idiom) �����Y�H���D
I think you should tell Tom what you're planning. Don't keep him in the dark.
look up to someone (idiom) �L�q�Y�H
You should set a good example for your little brother. He really looks up to you.
network (v) ���q����
Howard is very good at networking with people. He's talked to almost everyone at his party.
2006/05/01
role model (n) �ҽd
My teacher is my role model. I really admire her and want to be like her.
promotion (n) �ʤ� �ɾE
Mandy just got a promotion. Now she's a manager in the company.
get ahead (idiom) ���i�i ��o���\
Ben works really hard every day to get ahead in his job.
establish (v) �o��֩w �إ�
After Tim established his career, he decided to buy a house and car.
entry-level (adj) ��h�� �춥��
The only jobs Susan could find were entry-level positions. She couldn't find any management positions.
pay one's dues (idiom) �I�X�N�� �I�X�V�O
Allie paid her dues working as a waitress for a year before she finally got the job she wanted.
2006/04/29
shame (n) �ۮ�
After Billy stole from the school, he felt shame for what he did.
put something in perspective (v) �H���T���[�I�ݫݨƱ�
I thought I was the only one who felt this way. But talking to my counselor helped me put my feelings in perspective.
confide (v) �R�S �ɶD confess(v)�ӻ{ confine(v)����,�@��l
Judy is someone I trust a lot, so I like to confide in her.
get something back on track (idom) �ϬY�ƫ�_���`
You need to study more to get your grades back on track.
2006/04/28
startling (adj) �O�H�Y�媺
suicide (n) �۱�
I know you feel that you have no more hope in your life. But suicide is not an option.
symptom (n) �g��
A headache is one symptom of the flu.
factor (n) �]�� �n��
We considered several factors before making our decision.
overwhelming (adj) ���˩ʪ� �դ��i�ɪ�
After the hurricane, the response from people willing to help was overwhelming.
2006/04/27
midst (n)(adj)(prep.) �b���� ����
former (adj) �e���� <-> latter
depression (n) �~�{�g �q�� �N�Ӯ��I
My dad fell into depression after he lost his job.
cope (v) �����a���I �B�z
Ann said she couldn't cope with all this noise. She's used to working alone.
anxiety (n) �J�{
Ben has a lot of anxiety about giving his speech on Friday.
prompt (v) �P��
What prompted you to do that?
mental health (n) �믫���d �߲z�å�
Tommy may act normal, but he actually has some mental health problems.
2006/04/26
dial (v) ��
I dialed my friend's phone number and waited for him to answer the phone.
keep up (v) ��W
I can't keep up with the class's reading schedule. I read too slowly.
infant (n) ����
The woman held the infant in her arms and rocked him to sleep.
collapse (v) �ˤU ����
After finishing the long race, the runner collapsed on the ground.
keep you posted (idiom) �|�g�`���A�̷s����
2006/04/25
passer-by (n) �L���H
Many people walked past the hurt puppy, but none of the passers-by stopped to help.
lug (v) �ϫl�� �Y�O�a�h
Jim lugged two huge bags of garbage downstairs and threw them in the garbage can.
get rid of someone of something (idiom) �\��Y�H�άY��
These shoes are so old. It's time to get rid of them.
uniform (n) ��A
My basketball team wears red and black uniforms.
2006/04/24
bulging (adj) �˺���
curb (n) ���� ������
pull over (v) ��..�}�����
He pulled the car over to the side of the road and stopped.
toddler (n) ���b�ǨB���q���p�� ����
My 2-year-old toddler still doesn't walk very well.
weary (adj) �h�Ϊ�
The weary traveler went to a hotel and fell asleep almost instantly.
flag down something (idiom) ���X���Χ@��ըϬY�ƪ�����
I tried to flag down the bus, but it didn't stop for me.
nightmare (n) �c�� ����몺�g��
My math test was a nightmare. It was the hardest test I'd ever taken.
shuttle bus (n) ����ڤh
The hotel shuttle bus took Betty to the airport.
hostel (n) �C�~���] hostile(adj)�ĤH�� �R���ķN��
Ken stayed in hostels on his vacation because he wanted to save money.
2006/04/22
monitor (v) �ʱ� �ʬ�
Two teachers monitored the class during the test to make sure no one cheated.
update (v) ��s ��..���ѳ̷s�H��
After returning from vacation, I asked my secretary to update me on the project.
identity (n) ����
Are you sure you know the real identity of your Internet friend?
objective (n) �ت� �ؼ�
If we all work toether, we can reach our objective more quickly.
arcade (n) �q����
When I was younger, I went to the arcade to play video games.
2006/04/21
format (n) ���A �榡
This movie was released in both DVD and VCD formats.
merge (v) �X�Ӭ��@ �|�X
The two separate roads merged into one road.
armed (adj) �Z�˪�
Police warned people that the thief was armed and dangerous.
open fire (v) �}��
When the criminal pulled out a gun, the police opened fire on him.
console (n) �q���C�����˦��n�쪺����x
Home video games were first played on consoles. But now you can play them on computers, too.
virtual (adj) ������
Susan goes virtual shopping on the Internet because she likes staying at home.
scrape (n) ����
bruise (n) �I��
veteran (n) �I���g�窺�H �Ѥ� sophisticated (adj) �ѩ�@�G��
Bob is a baseball veteran. He's been playing the game for 20 years.
slender (adj) �]����
How does Sarah maintain such a slender figure? She must exercise a lot.
unshakable (adj) ���w������
Laura's faith in her father is unshakable. Nothing can make her stop trusting him.
blister (n) ���w
My shoes don't fit well. They've given me a blister on my foot.
attention deficit disorder (n) �`�N�O�ʳ��g deficit (n) ���� ���r
My child has trouble concentrating in class because he has attention deficit disorder.
snowy (adj) �U����
thinning air (n) �}������
scale (v) �k�n �k��
Antarctica (n) �n���w arctic (adj) �_���� (n) �_���a�a
slope (n) �שY
This slope is too steep. I don't think I can climb it.
mount (v) �n�W
When his name was announced, Jim mounted the stage to perform his song.
undertaking (n) �u�@
Starting a new business is a huge undertaking.
feat (n) (�^�i��)���� /fit/
Circling the globe is a sailboat is not an easy feat.
summit (n) �p�� = peak
We climbed to the summit of the mountain and watched the sunrise.
mountaineering (n) �n�s�B��
Mountaineering is one of the most challenging outdoor sports.
bulge (v) �Y�X �Y�_
My stomach bulges out after I eat a big meal.
parallel (adv) ����a
The dancers lines up parallel to one another.
slip (v) �� ����
I slipped and fell on the dance floor. How embrassing!
vertical (adj) ������
John's shirt had vertical stripes that made him taller and thinner.
belay device (n) ��ʾ� belay (v) ��÷���C��
Make sure your partner understands how to use the belay device before you start climbing.
scale (v) �k�n
Andrea's dream is to scale Jade Mountain.
plastic (n) �콦
My watch is not expensive. It's only made out of plastic.
rush (n) ��E�P ���ķP roller coaster (n) ���]����
Riding roller coasters gives me a real rush!
determination (n) �M��
Michael studies Chinese with determination.
break (n) ���� �j�n���|
Dan's big break came when he was invited to sing for the president.
suspense (n) ��� ���� �a��
Kate kept Jack in suspense for a few days before she said she'd marry him.
catch (n) ��M
The restaurant is giving away free food? There must be a catch.
motive (n) �ت� �ʾ�
Whey are you being so nice to me? What's your motive?
demo (n) ��ť�a
The band sent its demo to several record companies.
stall (n) �u�� (v) ���� �쩵
multi-story shopping malls (story : (n) �Ӽh)
authentic (adj) �i�H�� �i�a��
elevated (adj) �[����
From the elevated walkway, you can see the rooftops of some buildings.
commodity (n) �ӫ~
Thailand sells rice, rubber and other commodities abroad.
massage (n) ����
After a long day at work, a massage can be very relaxing.
feast (n) (�P�x���譱��)�ɨ� ��֨�
This beautiful painting is a feast for the eyes.
python (n) �� ���D
Look at that python! It's over 3 meters long!
clog (v) ����
Something is clogging the sink(����). The water won't go down the drain(�Ƥ���).
canal (n) �B�e ���D
A boat ride through the canals of Venice is very enjoyable.
juicy (adj) �h�Ī�
There is nothing better than a fresh, juicy mango.
take time out (idiom) ���X�ɶ�
Jim took time out between high school and college to go travling.
long-tail boat (n) ������
Long-tail boats are the best way to get around Bangkok's khlongs.
satay (n) �F�R
Satay is small pieces of meat cooked on a stick.
vibrant (adj) �R�����O�� �ͮk��
Shanghai is a vibrant city. It's full of life.
vendor (n) �p�c
That street vendor is selling all kinds of clothing.
steamy (adj) ���㪺
Let's stay inside where it's cool. The weather is hot and steamy today.
lavish (adj) ���ت�
Miranda's parents spent $250000 on her lavish wedding.
spire (n) �y��
That building has a tall spire on its roof.
crispy (adj) �ܪ�
mild (adj) �ũM��
subtle (adj) �L����
plum (n) ���l
bass (n) �t��
steamed (adj) �N�� �L�� �]��
tangy (adj) ���D�j�P�� �㴣���@�Ϊ�
This lemon sauce has a nice tangy flavor.
savor (v) �~�|
Don't eat too fast. Slow down and savor every bite.
miss out (v) ���L���|
Don't miss out on the chance to study abroad when you're young.
conclude (v) �P�_ �U����
After reading John's note, I concluded that he was angry with me.
citrus (adj) �a�諸
Oranges and limes are my facorite citrus fruits.
curry (n) �@��
I think Thai curry tastes better than Indian curry.
blend (n) �V�X�� (v) �V�X
These cigarettes are a blend of the best tobaccos.
lime (n) �ۦ� �ľ�
essence (n) ��� �g�H
The essence of the Christian faith is love and forgiveness.
distinctive (adj) �W�S�� �S����
Van Gogh has a very distinctive style. I can easily recognize his paintings.
tantalizing (adj) ���H��
This soup has a tantalizing smell. I can't wait to taste it.
tender (adj) � �X�n�� (n) ���
This beef is juicy and tender.
culinary (adj) �i����
The chef prepared some very special culinary delights.
auction (n) ���
This famous painting was sold for over one million dollars at an auction.
list (v) �Z�n
Marty listed all the items he wanted to sell on the notice board at work.
accurate (adj) ��T�� �ǽT��
Susie's description of her brother was very accurate. I recognized him immediately.
browse (v) �s��
I like to browse for a while before I decide what to buy.
profile (n) �ӤH�ɮ�
Many Web sites ask visitors to create a profile on their site.
make one's money stretch (idiom) ���Y�H�����o���̤j������
You can make your money stretch by using less electricity during the summer.
on one's hands (idiom) �b����
Mary doesn't work, but she has the responsibility of raising two children on her hands.
antique (n) �j��
This old clock is a valuable antique.
partner (v) �f�ɦX�@
Nathan and John partnered with each other to complete their science project.
register (v) ���U
You must first register your name with this store before you can buy anything.
garage sale (n) �ª����|
All the neighbors went to Mrs. Wesley's home to see what she was selling in her garage sale.
cue (n) �H�� �T��
When the phone rang, I decided that was my cue to leave the room.
clueless (adj) �M���� �@�L�Ҫ���
I felt cluless when they were talking about soccer. I don't know anything about it!
spell something out (idiom) ��..�ԥ[����
I don't like you. Do you understand that or do I have to spell it out for you?
tactful (adj) ��ƪ�
Mark is a tactful person. He is very careful not to hurt anyone's feeling.
snide (v) ������
After Kelly tripped, Jean made a snide remark about how clumsy(�©媺) she was.
social skill (n) ����ޥ�
Frank needs to develop his social skills. He is very shy and uncomfortable around people.
pushy (adj) �F�F�G�H��
They pushy sales assistant tried hard to sell me the dress even though I didn't like it.
nosy (adj) �h���ƪ�
My nosy sister likes listening to my phone conversations.
cartoon (n) �d�q
carton (n) �Ƚc �Ȳ�
slang (n) �Z�y
Pete uses a lot of slang when he speaks.
connect (v) �s�� �إ����Y
John and Paul connected with each other through their shared interest in basketball.
distinguish (v) ���ҰϹj
Tom's hair is bright green, so you can easily distinguish him from his classmates.
die out (v) ���u
Those ancient costoms died out a long time ago. No one follows them anymore.
flip out (idiom) ��g
Mom flipped out when she saw my dirty room.
spoiled (adj) �d�a��
spoil (v) �l�a �V��
process (v) �B�z
It took longer than we expected to process all the information and make a decision.
viewpoint (n) ���� �[�I
What is your viewpoint on this discussion? What is your opinion?
individualistic (adj) �ӤH�D�q�� �ӤH�ƪ�
The way John lives is very individualistic. He likes to do everything on his own.
personal space (n) �p�H�Ŷ�
Please leave me alone. I need some personal space.
log (n) ���
chop (v) �� �A
split (v) �A�} ���}
Terri split the sandwich into two and shared it with Jim.
rustle (v) �F�F�@�T
The leaves on the tree rustled in the wind.
empty-handed (adj) ����ŪŪ�
Sarah couldn't find the shoes she wanted, so she left the store empty-handed.
damp (adj) �㪺 ���㪺
Hang the damp towel on the clothesline to dry.
moose (n) �G��
A moose is an animal that looks like a large deer.
tying (tie ���i�榡 tie / tied / tied / tying ) �� ��
tip (v) �϶ɱ�
roar (v) �q�s
stiff (adj) �j�P�� �r�P��
A stiff breeze blew some leaves off the trees.
switch (v) �洫 �ഫ
Lisa likes to switch back and forth between English and Chinese when she speaks.
lash (v) ����
I woke up to the sound of rain and wind lashing at my windows.
sting (v) ��h
I wasn't careful washing my face and the soap stung my eyes.
on course (adj) �����b..��V��
If you continue to study hard, you'll be on the course to graduate in two years.
canvas (n) �|��
My backpack is made out of canvas.
canoe (n) �p�� �� �W���
paddle (n) ��
stream (n) �p�e
rear (adj)(n) �᭱
upside down (adv) �A�� ����
glide (v) �Ʀ�
The dancers glided across the dance floor as if they were flying.
boundary (n) ��� ���ɽu
My neighbor's fence is a boundary between his house and mine.
gear (n) �]��
Our camping gear included a tent, sleeping bags and a flashlight.
secluded (adj) ���K�� ���R��
Tracy's family home is located in a quiet, selcluded forest.
outfitter (n) �Ȧ�Ϋ~�~��
We went to an outfitter to buy everything we needed for the hike.
beaver's den (n) ���W��
We found a beaver's den next to the river.
empirical (adj) �g��W��
leeway (n) �w�� �R��
Our boss gives us some leeway on when to arrive for work. If we're a little late, that's OK.
segment (n) ����
This book is split into three segments, each on a different topic.
characterize (v) ��ܥX..���S��
Thai cuisine is characterized by lots of spices and seafood.
set aside (n) �m�� ��b�@��
They decided to set aside their personal differences and work together.
linear (adj) �u�ʪ� �u�檺
Logic is solving problems in a linear way.
conveyor belt (n) ��e�a
The objects slowly moved along the conveyer belt in the factory.
convey (v) �B�e �h�B
Passengers are conveyed by bus to the air terminal.
cyclical (adj) �`����
The seasons of the year follow one after another in a cyclical pattern.
on the dot (idiom) �Ǯɦa
Our French club meetings always start at 4 o'clock on the dot.
perceive (v) �ݫ�
Stanley always perceives problems to be wrose than they actually are.
standardize (v) �Τ@ �ϼзǤ�
The school standardized its English tests. Now every English class takes the same tests.
precedence (n) �u������ �u���a��
Doing your homework should take precedence over watching TV.
-oriented (suffix) �H..���ɦV��, �H..���ت���
Tim is very family-oriented. He likes to spend a lot of time with them.
literally (adv) �T��a ��b�a
Bob and Lynette have literally nothing in common.
tilt (v) �ɱ�
This fence tilts a little bit to the left. I need to straighten it.
fairy tale (n) ���ܬG��
My favorite fairy tale is the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
settle for something (v) �h�ӨD�䦸�a���� �j�j����
Don't settle for poor quality. Only choose the very best.
chain (n) �s�ꩱ
McDonald's is one of the world's most successful restaurant chains.
reputation (n) �W�n ���A
John has a reputation for being fair and honest. You can trust him.
expansive (adj) �e�諸
This expansive library contains every book printed in English in the last 100 years.
cater (v) �����ݭn ��X
This charity organization caters to the needs of poor single mothers.
outstanding (adj) ��X��۪�
Colorado's most outstanding natural feature is the Rocky Mountains.
lap of luxury (idiom) ����Φܰ���
Laura lives in the lap of luxury. She has everything she could ever want.
helicopter pad (n) ���ɾ��_����
Only small helicopters can land on the boats's helicopter pad.
round-the-clock (adv) ��H�~�]��
People with very important jobs sometimes have to work round-the-clock.
butler (n) �k�ޮa
lodge (n) �u�ë� �Ȫ� �s�L�p��
discerning (adj) ��ų��O��
This city's most discerning diners eat at this expensive restaurant.
extravagant (adj) ���ت�
Bill lives a simple life. He doesn't need expensive cars of other extravagant things.
accommodation (n) ����
Single rooms are the only accommodations the hotel has available tonight.
rustic (adj) �m�������� ��몺
Sarah dreams of living in a rustic cabin in the woods.
in one's own right (idiom) �]�ۥ��������� �~�ص�
Jim isn't famous, but he's still an art master in his own right.
safari (n) ���Ͱʪ�����
We went on an African safari and saw lions and elephants.
in demand (idiom) �m�⪺
Rachel is always in demand whenever we need a birthday cake. Her cakes are delicious!
sought after (idiom) �Q�M�D�� ����i����
Nicole's translating skills are very sought after. She has no problem finding work.
marketing (n) ��P
This company's marketing department thought of a great way to sell the product.
know-how (n) ���� �ޥ�
If you don't have the know-how to complete this project, give it to someone who does.
open up a world of opportunities (idiom) �}�ҵL�ƪ����|
Getting a college degree has opened up a world of opportunities for James. He already has three job ofers.
give someone an edge (idiom) ���Y�H���u��
Jeremy's three years of experience gave him an edge over the other applicants for ths job.
proficiency (n) ��q
Emily's proficiency in German helped her get used to life in Germany.
possess (v) �֦� ���
Mike possesses a good understanding of ths environmental issues in this country.
perk (n) (�]¾�Ȧӱo���~��H�~��)�B�~�ɶK �n�B
I can reach the highest shelves in my kitchen. That's one of the perks of being tall.
go behind someone's back (idiom) �I�۬Y�H
Don't go behind Mary's back with this problem. You need to tell Mary what you're going to do.
considerate (adj) ��K�� considerable (adj) �۷��h�� �ȱo�Ҽ{��
Natalie is a considerate and kind person.
smitten (adj) �����A�˪�
Kyle is smitten with Veronica. He thinks about her all day.
old-fashioned (adj) �u�ª�
My parents are very old-fashioned, so they won't allow me to date until I've graduated from college.
invasion (n) �J�I ��J
London gets a big invasion of tourists every summer.
privacy (n) ���p�v
Anita wanted some privacy, so she went into her bedroom.
defensive (adj) �ۧڨ��ê�
Megan gets defensive whenever anyone mentions her bad grades.
put up with something (idiom) �e�ԬY��
For many years, Mark put up with a noisy neighbor.
R.A. (resident assistant) �ٺ�
As an R.A., Hugh is responsible for the 20 students living in this building.
crispy (adj) �M�ܪ� = crunchy
devour (v) �Y�� �T�]���`�Y
scrumptious (adj) ���n��
scoop (n) �c�l
mild (adj) �H��
delectable (adj) �����i�f��
This bakery makes delicious cheesecakes and many other delectable treats.
filing (adj) �������P
My dinner was very filling. I counldn't eat another bite.
ponder (v) �J�ӫ��
Jim pondered his future. He didn't know if he should continue studying or start working.
make for something (v) ���U��Y��
A delicious dinner and good friends make for an enjoyable evening.
avocado (n) �T��
This dish is made from a green fruit called avocado.
bandito (n) �j�s
The Mexican bandito robbed the townspople.
fare (n) ���� (��q�u��)����
This restaurant serves hamburgers and other American fare.
decor (n) �Ǥ����C
The hotel's Italian decor made me feel like I was in Italy.
moist (adj) �A�קt��������
These cookies are very moist and delicious. They are not dry.
crunchy (adj) �P�ܪ�
I felt the bag of potato chips open, so they're not very crunchy anymore.
fiesta (n) �y�� �v�и`��
shred (v) ����
First cook the chicken, then shred the meat into small pieces.
ethnic (adj) �رڪ�
ethic (adj)(n) �۲z �۲z��
stellar (adj) �ǥX��
The musicians gave a stellar performance that impressed everyone.
pier (n) �X�Y
You will find Jim's boat tied up at the end of Pier 19.
hangout (n) �y�s���B
On weekends, our favorite hangout is the Thai restaurant on Main Street.
nationality (n) ���y
I'm British. What is your nationality?
surfing (n) �Į�
If you like swimming, then you should try the sport of surfing.
cuisine (n) ���� ���a
captivate (v) �ϵ۰g
The children were captivated by her story.
specialty (n) �M�� �M�~
Her specialty is biochemistry.
luxurious (adj) ���ت�
This five-star hotel is very expensive and luxurious.
glamorous (adj) �g�H�� glamor (n)�y�O, �� glamour
Julie's job is very glamorous. She travels a lot and meets famous people.
on the edge of one's seat (idiom) �����Ϋݪ�
The movie was very exciting. The audience was on the edge of their seats.
cruise (v) ���C
Vance spent the afternoon cruising along the coastal road on his motorcycle.
boulevard (n) �L���j�D
There are many cars parked along this wide boulevard.
diverse (adj) �h���� ������
This university has a diverse group of students coming from many different countries.
border (v) �P..�F�� �P..���[
Tall trees border the front of our house, blocking our view of the street.
sprawl (n) ���Ϫ��X�i
The sprawl of this city is growing very quickly. Many new buildings are being built.
suburb (n) ���v��
The downtown area was too noisy for Bob, so he decided to move to a quiet suburb.
count on someone or something (v) �̾a�Y�H or �Y��
You're a good worker. We can always count on you to do the job well.
tow (v) �� ��
You can't park your car there. Someone will tow it away.
all along (adv) �l��
Jack knew all along that he would marry Jill one day.
toast (n) �q�@�M �q�s (v)(n) �N�g��
Everyone drank a toast to the newly married couple.
vocals (n pl) �n�ֳ��� �n�ֺt��
This song has great vocals. Listen to the clear, strong voices!
look on the bright side (idiom) ���n�B��
I'm sorry you lost your cell phone, but look on the bright side. That was an old one, but now you can get a new one.
mechanic (n) �ޤu ����u
If your car breaks down, you should take it to a mechanic.
presume (v) ���]
Don't presume that Alice hates you. In fact, she likes you a lot.
ignorant (adj) �����o �����D��
My mother is ignorant about computers. She's never even used one.
rally (n) ���X ���|
They held a rally in support of the civil-rights movement.
rehearse (v) �ƺt rehearsal (n)
The actors rehearsed their play many times before they performed it.
privilege (n) �a��
It was a privilege to meet the city's mayor.
propose (v) ��ij
I propose that we go see a movie on Friday evening.
gymnasium (n) ��|�]
We have all our sports lessons in the school gymnastium.
acoustics (n pl) ���T�ĪG
The acoustics in this classroom are terrible. I can't hear the teacher.
wholeheartedly (adv) ���ߥ��N��
I wholeheartedly agree with you. We must make those changes.
enroll (v) �J��
Kevin just enrolled at his new school. He hasn't started classes yet.
land (v) �o��
Patsy landed a new job immediately after graduation.
audtion (v) ���� ���t
Ellen auditioned for a small dancing part in the school play.
intact (adj) ����L�ʪ� �����l�˪�
The film star's reputation was still intact despite the terrible news story about him.
avid (adj) ���J��
Bruce is an avid soccer fan. He never misses watching a game.
celebrity (n) �W�H
Jackie Chan is a celebrity. He can't go anywhere without being recognized.
down-to-earth (adj) ��ꪺ
Cynthia is very down-to-earth. She has a practical and honest attitude about life.
correspondence course (n) ��½ҵ{
My mother never finished college so now she's taking correspondence courses.
dreamer (n) �ڷQ�a
Lara's a dreamer. She always imagines herself as a world-famous singer.
crack (v) �ڭ��ܲ� ���ܨ�
Tony's voice cracked as he tried to thank his coworkers without crying at his retirement party.
gymnastics (n pl) ���
Jane hurt her leg in gymnastics class today.
bug (n) �۰g
Mark has the photography bug. He's been taking pictures of everything.
trailer park (n) �쨮�����
Ken grew up in a trailer park, but now he lives in a huge house on the beach.
indescribable (adj) ���H���몺 ���H�ήe��
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
unbearable (adj) ���H�L�k�Ԩ���
I don't like summers because the heat is unbearable for me.
commuter (n) �q�Ա�
Every morning, the train is full of commuters traveling to work.
addict (n) ��..�W�}���H
Helen is a chocolate addict. She eats chocolate every day.
dub (v) �¤�..�ٸ�
They dubbed him a traitor(�q���).
tie the knot (idiom) �@���s�z ���B knot��
We'll tie the knot this July. We want a summer wedding.
ceremony (n) ��§ ����
All of my family members came to my graduation ceremony.
serenade (v) ��..�ۤp�]���α��q
Lisa's boyfriend likes to serenade her with Italian love songs.
suite (n) �M��
This hotel room is too small. Let's stay in the suite because it has more than one room.
scuba diving (n) ���ͼ��
Guam is a great place for swimming and scuba diving.
viva (interjection) �U��
When the president visited the town, the crowds shouted, "Viva the President! Long live our President!"
propose (v) �D�B
When George proposed to me last night, I said, "yes"!
newlywed (n) �s�B�Ұ�
After the wedding, the newlyweds spent a week in Hawaii.
vow (n) �}�� �}��
Karen and Paul said their marriage vows in from of all their friends and family.
breathtaking (adj) �O�H�Ĭ��[� ��H��
Be sure to take many photos. The view from this mountain is breathtaking.
the sky's the limit (idiom) ��ܦh���Ӽ� �֦��L���i��
With your excellent grades, the sky's the limit for college choices.
skydive (v) ����
For his birthday, Tom learned how to skydive.
make something clear (v) �M���n�� �M������
The mother's angry expression made it clear she was not happy with her children's behavior.
property (n) ���a �a��
Besides his large house in town, Jackson also owns property in the countryside.
swerve (v) ¶����� ��i���������D
The bus suddenly swerved to the right and hit a tree.
haunt (v) ��¶�b..���Y
The image of the dog being hit by a car haunted me for the rest of the day.
send chills down one's spine (exp) ��..���H�ӷX
Clayton's scary story send chills(�H��) down my spine(���) !
huddle (v) ���b�@�_
The children huddled together like a flock(�ϸs) of sheep.
stiffen (v) ���ܵw �ܵw
a shirt with a stiffened collar
creak (v) �o�X�s�s�ǹǪ��n��
The wooden floor creaked when Tom walked across it.
in one's mind's eye (idiom) �������X�{..���H
As I read the fairy tale, in my mind's eye I could see the princess in her magical kingdom.
dash (v) ���b�Ө� �r��
I must dash. I need to be home in 20 minutes.
nowhere to be found (adj) ��B���䤣��
I looked all over the house for my watch, but it was nowhere to be found.
run wild (idiom) �J��÷Q ���h����
When I heard my dad was in an accident, my thoughts ran wild with what could've happened.
rifle (n) �B�j
The hunter shot the deer with a rifle.
startle (v) �~�F�@��
A loud noise startled everyone in the building.
unsettling (adj) �O�H���w��
Everyone had an unsettling feeling that something terrible was going to happen.
shift (n) �Z ���Z
Mom works the day shift at the hospital so she can spend time with us in the evenings.
cautiously (adv) �p���l�l�a
Vickie cautiously backed the car out of the garage, watching for traffic on both sides.
eaves (n pl) ��ò
The eaves on this house hang about one foot past the outside walls.
ultimate (adj) �̴Ϊ� ������
This is the ultimate vacation! I've never had so much fun before!
perspective (n) �ݨƪ�������
When I saw the city from a plane, I got a new perspective. Everything looked so small.
display (n) �ù��W����ܪ��ϩθ��
Todd looked at the airport screen display to see what time the plane landed.
electronics (n pl) �q��
This store sells home electronics. You can buy stereos, TVs and computers here.
holographic (adj) ������v��
The holographic images of those people are so good. They look as if they're real.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) �ֺϦ@���y�v
When the x-ray didn't show what was wrong with my back, my doctor decided to get an MRI instead.
bug (v) ���Z �E��
It bugs me when people talk with food in their mouth.
sensitive (adj) �ӷP�� �����v�T��
Susan is very sensitive. She always notices how other people are feeling.
down on someone (idiom) �����w�����N�Y�H
Ben is really down on himself. He just doesn't like himself at all.
full of oneself (idiom) �ۥH���O
Evan is so full of himself. He's always telling people how wonderful he is.
loser (n) ���Ѫ�
Don't call your brother a loser, Paige. That's not nice.
brag (v) �۸� �ۧڧj�N
Don't keep telling everyone about your excellent test score. It sounds like you're bragging.
rub in something (v) IJ�h �E��
I know I made big mistake. So please stop reminding me. Don't rub it in!
get over something (v) ��_ �J�A
It took Brandon a long time to get over his broken heart after Shelly broke up with him.
offend (v) �_�� �ˮ`..���P��
Grant really offended Lydia when he said she was fat.
level off (v) ���ͥ��w
House prices have risen recently, but they'll probably level off soon.
zip (v) ���t���O�a��ʩβ���
As I crossed a road, a car zipped pat me so fast I almost fell over.
reverse (n) �ϦV �˰h
He had to put the car into reverse to back up the street.
elite (adj) ��^�� �u�q��
Only the elite mountain climbers will consider climbing Mt. Everest.
hit the streets (v) �X�{ �ݥ@
This news story hit the streets yesterday morning and quickly spread throughout the city.
gear (n) �ƾ�
When I cycle on hills, I need to use a low gear.
urban (adj) ������
In some developing countries more and more people are migrating to urban areas.
scrumptious (adj) ���i�f��
These chocolate-chip cookies are scrumptious! I want another one.
subtle (adj) �ӽo�� ������
This room is painted a subtle shade of green. It's not very obvious.
complement (v) �P..�f�t �P..�۰t compliment (v)(n) �g�� �ذe ����
You should buy this shirt. It really complements your eyes well.
zip (n) ����
There is something special in this sauce that gives it a zip! I don't know what it is, but I love it.
mozzarella (n) �@�ظq�j�Q�հ��T
My favorite pizza has simply tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
steal the show (idiom) �m�ɭ���
That musical was well performed. But it was the female star that stole the show.
pin down (idiom) ���T�a�����άɩw
It is often hard to pin down an exact translation between English and Chinese words.
with something in mind (adv) ��..��b�ߤW
I wrote this story with my sister Amanda in mind.
appetizer (n) �}�G�p��
Soup and bread are common appetizers served in restaurants.
appetite (n) �G�f
My son Campbell has a big appetite. He always seems hungry.
dig in (idiom) �}�l�j�֦��[
Wait until everybody has sat down at the dinner table before you dig in!
taste bud (n) ���p
Your taste buds can identify sweet, sour(��), bitter(�W) and salty flavors.
exquisite (adj) �����
She bought an exquisite china figurine.
overview (n) ���[ ���n
The professor gave the students an overview of the class for the semester.
innovation (n) �ﭲ ���s
The latest innovations in computers are amazing!
take in (v) �h.. ��..�C�J�ȵ{
While you're in New York City, be sure to take in a Broadway show.
landscaped (adj) �y����
Marg spent a lot of money on her beautifully landscaped garden.
telescope (n) �滷��
If you want to see the stars more clearly, look through a telescope.
carve (v) �J��
Jenny's dad carves little animal toys from wood.
freehand (adv) ������Z�����Ч@�a
Sergio is a great artist. He can draw beautiful pictures freehand.
tumble (v) ���R ½�u
Sara wasn't careful opening the bag of marbles and they all tumbled out onto the floor.
capture (v) ����
Zach's poem really captures the feeling of loneliness.
sculptor (n) �J��a
The sculptor carved a big statue of a bear.
Renaissance (n) �����_��
Art and science began to flourish in Europe during the Renaissance period.
gaze (v) ���� �`��
Peter gazed at the beautiful girl for a long time.
boutique (n) ��~��
The clothes in that boutique are beautiful, but I can't afford them.
centerpiece (n) �D�n�˹����γ��C��
This huge fountain is the centerpiece of the town.
gaping (adj) ���}��
This old man has a gaping hole in his mouth where his front tooth used to be.
Middle Ages (n pl) ���j�@�� ���@��
During the Middle Ages, life was very hard in Europe.
act (n) �`�� ���t�`�ؤ����@��
My favorite part of tonight's talent show was the comedy act.
stand out (v) �ޤH�`��
Gary's bright red hair makes him stand out from his classmates.
gicker (v) ���n
Tony and Michelle were bickering about whose responsibility it was to cook dinner.
teamwork (n) �ζ� �ζ��믫
The baketball team showed good teamwork and won the game.
instrumentalist (n) �֤� �־��t����
Our band is made up of three instrumentalists and two singers.
short of someone or something (adj) �ʤ֬Y�H�άY�ƪ�
We are short of salesmen in our company. We need to hire two more.
butt in (v) ����
We're having a serious conversation. Please don't butt in with your silly comments.
skilled (adj) ���ʪ�
My mom is a skilled dressmaker. She makes all her own clothes.
crucial (adj) ���n��
Which career to choose is one of life's most crucial decisions.
keep it down (v) �O���w�R
Please try to keep it down in the library. Others are studying.
jest (v) ������
Bill really likes to jest. He likes to make people laugh.
arrange (v) ��s (���� �@����)
Christina arranged this music for the piano and flute.
have a shot at something (v) �����|
If you study hard, you might have a shot at getting into law school.
clinch (v) �o
Ben scored a goal and clinched the victory for his basketball team.
elusive (adj) ���H��⪺ �{����
For this poor family, being wealthy is an elusive dream.
nestle (v) �̳� �̾a
The little boy nestled himself on the sofa between his mom and dad.
Olympic hopeful (n) ���ܵP�Ʊ檺���B���
Germany has many Olympic hopefuls competing in the Olympics this year.
Olympic flame (n) ���B�t��
In 1996, Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame at the summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
collide (v) �ļ� �ۼ�
Fred collided with a tree while riding his bike.
stroke of luck (n) �n�B���D
I almost didn't get home last night. But with a stroke of luck, I caught the final train just before it left the station.
unfold (v) �i�} �e�{
Many Americans watched the events of 9/11 unfold on their TVs.
mere (adj) �ȶ�
This tie looks very expensive, but it only cost a mere 10 dollars.
semifinal (n) �ǨM��
If we win this semifinal, we'll be in the final game of the competition.
coveted (adj) ���H�ڴK�H�D�� ����o�쪺
The basketball trophy(�ӧQ) is the most coveted prize in the school.
nominate (v) ���W
Tom Smith was nominated for high school president today. Will he win?
tune in (v) ����
Tune in to next week's program to see what happens next.
Oscar (n) �����d������
The movie Titanic won 11 Oscars in 1997.
Emmy (n) �����
Sesame Street has won the most Emmys for a children's TV program. They've won 23 times.
nominee (n) �J��� �Q���W�H
Don Cheadle was a nominee for the Best Actor Oscar last year, but he didn't win.
setting (n) �]�w
My digital camera has different settings for taking pictures during the day or night.
mode (n) �Ҧ�
I just set my cell phone to thie silent mode so that only I know if someone calls me.
spare (adj) �ƥΪ�
I keep a spare tire in the trunk of my car.
backup (n) �ƥ�
You should make a backup of all your computer files, just in case something happens to your computer.
resolution (n) �ѪR��
If you only have a low-resolution picture, the details will not be very clear.
pixel (n) �e��
Digital images are made up of tiny dots called pixels.
memory card (n) �O�Хd
My memory card is full. I'll have to delete some pictures or save them to my computer.
entree (n) �D��
I'm hungry tonight. I want a salad, an entree, and a dessert.
with relish (adv) �z�z������ �ܨɨ���
Tom really enjoys being a car salesman. He does his job with relish.
succulent (adj) �h�Ī�
This roast chicken is so succulent. It's not dry at all.
pastry (n) �p���I��
Dad went to the bakery to buy some pastries.
concoction (n) �V�X�h�ح��������a
Sierra likes to experiment with cooking. She makes interesting concoctions with pickles(�M��) and peanut butter.
oxtail (n) ����
Oxtail - the tail of a cow - makes wonderful soups and stews(�L��).
minced (adj) ���H�� mince (v) ���H
This beef dish needs minced beef, not a steak.
borscht = borsch (n) ù����
authentic (adj) ���� �u����
This isn't an authentic Ming dynasty vase. It's a fake.
cuisine (n) ���a
Let's go to a French restaurant tonight. I want to try French cuisine.
hearty (adj) �ײ���
We ate a hearty breakfast before we went on our all-day hike.
mouthwatering (adj) �O�H���C��
Look at those delicious, mouthwatering cakes in the shop windows. I
want one now.
rye (n) �³�
Campbell made a ham(���L) sandwich using rye break.
beet (n) �����
Rachel like to use beets in her salads.
loaf (n) (�@��or�@��)�ѥ]
He asked for a loaf of bread.
dip (v)(n) ���w
She dipped her finger in the water to see if it's hot.
cereal (n)(adj) �\���Ӫ�/�s�~ ����
I've just bought a box of cereal.
hawk (v) �s��
Several men stood on the street corner hawking T-shirts.
platform (n) ��x ���x
Jenny stood on the platform for 20 minutes waiting for the train to come.
masterpiece (n) �ǧ@ �W�@
Several masterpieces by famous painters hang in this art gallery.
monument (n) �����] �����O
This monument in the city square was built in memory of our country's
heroes.
metro (n) �a�U�K
Many people ride the city's metro to get to work.
fortress (n) ���S �n��
The fortress protected the people from the enemy.
priceless (adj) �L���� �Q����
The antiques in this museum are priceless.
impress (v) ��..�d�U�`��L�H �ϷP��
John impressed Rita with his perfect Chinese.
goods (n pl) �ӫ~ �f��
All the goods in the store are on sale today.
Faberge egg (n) �m�J
Faberge eggs are elaborate Easter eggs that were made for the tsar each
Easter.
dome (n) �곻
A huge dome covered the sports arena.
dramatic (adj) ���@�ʪ� �ޤH�`�ت�
The city made dramatic changes to its downtown. It looks very modern now.
policy (n) �F��
It is the country's policy to allow visitors to stay for only two weeks.
era (n) �ɥN �~�N
Communication is much easier in the era of computers.
venue (n) �|�� ���a
The new concert hall is a great venue for performances.
tsar (n) �F��
dull (adj) ���t��
This city is dull and gray.
parade (n)(v) �C�� �\�L
The general inspected the parade.
A parade was held on New Year's Day.
march (v) ��x
The soldiers marche by the reviewing stand(�\�L�x).
self-help (adj) �ۧU��
Julie is reading a self-help book to try to improve her life.
contrary to something (adv) �P..���ۤ�
Contrary to popular opinion, recent studies show chocolate may be good
for you!
motion (n) �ʧ@
The song has some fun and simple hand motions.
reassure (v) �V..�A���O�� ��..�w��
My mom tried to reassure my little brother that nothing was hiding
under his bed.
seminar (n) ��Q�|
Professor Davis leads a seminar on how to improve the environment every
Wednesday morning.
spiritual (adj) �F�ʪ� ���F��
As well as physical needs, most people have spiritual needs.
corporation (n) ���~
Tammy works for a large corporation with 1100 employees.
astonish (v) �_��
Lisa astonished everyone when she got the top mark in her class.
hostage (n) �H�� kidnapper (n) �j��
The hostages were held for 13 months before they were released.
suspected (adj) �����ê� �æ���
The suspected robber was found guilty after the money was discovered in
his car.
U.S. Senate (n) �����ij�|
The U.S. Senate discusses and passes laws for the nation.
captor (n) �R��(�L�H)�� �����
The captor demanded money before releasing the group of 12 people.
existence (n) �s�b
My grandfather's school has been in existence for over 80 years.
obviously (adv) ��M�a
Obviously we can't live without eating or sleeping.
notably (adv) �ר�O �S�O�O
Vera Wang is famous for her fashion designs, notably her wedding gowns.
in the works (idiom) �b�i�����
The movie was so popular that part two is already in the works.
nonfiction (n) non-fiction �D�p������ǧ@�~
I like to read nonfiction books on subjects like world history and
science.
hardback (n)(adj) ��˥� ��˪�
That book also has the hardback version, but it's more expensive.
lyric (n) �q��
What do the lyrics in this song mean?
pronounce (v) �o��
The th in south can be hard to pronounce.
polish something up (v) �ק� ���� polish(v) �i�� punish (v) �B�@
Mason is polishing up his speech for tomorrow.
drill (n) �m�� �p�}(v)(n)
When Steven was in the army he did exercise drills every morning.
warm up (v) �x��
Spend a few minutes warming up before you go running.
delay (v) ���� ����
Sorry, I'm late. I was delayed by the traffic.
hang out (idiom) �~�� ���i�ɶ�
Let's hang out and watch a movie at your house tonight.
spice up something (idiom) �ϬY�ƪ��W�� �W�K���
We need to spice up this play with some more jokes.
make it big (idiom) ���W
After five years, Tim finally made it big as a famous actor.
coincidence (n) ���X
What a coincidence! We both said the same thing at the same time!
rehearsal (n) �m�� �ƽm
Today the school choir has their final rehearsal before tomorrow
night's concert.
contract (n) �X��
The recording company offered the singer a contract to make two albums.
session (n) �@�q�ɶ�
There will be a study session for Math 101 on Wednesday.
stress (v) �j��
In class, our French teacher stressed how important languages are
in business.
unethical (adj) ���D�w��
Some people think it's unethical to sell cigarettes because they are so
harmful.
initiative (n) �D��(�����)
Jacob liked Lillian but was too shy to ask her out. So she took the
initiative and asked him out instead.
obstacle (n) ��ê
I really want to go to university, but money is an obstacle I need to
overcome first.
living proof (n) ���ͥͪ��Ҥl
James is living proof that hard work and patience are keys to success
in life.
high-profile (adj) �ƨ��f�ت�
This actor has a high-profile life. His picture always appears in
newspapers and magazines.
testify (v) �@��
My mother went to court to testify against the man that robbed her.
logic (n) ��
I don't understand the logic of your argument. It doesn't make sence to me.
curiosity (n) �n�_��
My little boy has a natural curiosity. He's always exploring and finding
out about things.
assassination (n) �t��
After the assassination of their queen, her son became the leader of
the country.
devote (v) �P�O��, �N..�^�m��..
Bill left his job to devote more time to his family.
renowned (adj) �n�A���۪�
Mother Teresa was renowned for her work with the poor in India.
captain (n) ���� ���
As captain of the ship, he is in charge of all the people who work there.
founder (n) �Щl�H
Bill Gates is the founder of the computer company Microsoft.
forensic science (n) Ų�Ѭ��
The police used forensic science to find the burglar's fingerprint and
put him in jail.
biochemistry (n) �ͪ��ƾ�
My brother studies biochemistry to learn about the chmistry of living things.
fast asleep (adj) �I�Ϊ�
Bill was so tired that he fell fast asleep as soon as his head touched
the pillow.
drowsy (adj) ��������
Sarah's medicine was making her feel drowsy. So she decided to take a nap.
stimulate (v) �Ͽ��� ��E
These unusual paintings really stimulate my imagination
rely (v) �̿�
My grandmother relies on a walking cane(���) to move around.
easygoing (adj) �H�M�� �y�v�y�v��
Tom's brother doesn't get stressed at all. He's an easygoing guy.
indecisive (adj) �u�X���_��
Julie and I are both so indecisive. We can never decide where to eat
dinner!
fall into something (idiom) �ݩ�..���@��
I fall into two categories. I have a choleric personality, but I also
have many melancholic qualities.
cultivate (v) ���i
It takes a lot of effort and care to cultivate a new frendship.
set in stone (idiom) �w�� �T�w����
Our agreement is not yet set in stone. We can still change our minds.
motivated (adj) ���F�l�� �n����
Michael is a hard-working and motivated employee.
bossy (adj) �R�����O�H�� �[����
My brother is so bossy. He's always telling me what to do.
compassionate (adj) ���P���ߪ�
Krista is one of the most compassionate people I know. She really
sympathizes(v)�P�� with people in pain.
sympathy (n) �P���� sympathetic (adj) ���P���ߪ�
I have no sympathy for beggars.
loyal (adj) ���۪� ���ꪺ
Bob is very loyal to his company. He would never consider quitting his job.
sanguine (adj) ���[�� �h�ۧƱ檺
Sanguine people have appealing personalities.
take charge (idiom) �x�� �x��
I decided to take charge and become the leader of this project.
category (n) ���� ����
The paintings in this museum are in two categories: old and modern.
spontaneous (adj) �H�ʪ� �۵o�ʪ�
Tim is so spontaneous. Yesterday he just decided to sell his house,
quit his job, and move to Hawaii!
center of attention (n) �`�N�O���J�I
My little sister loves to be the center of attention. She is always
doing things to make people nitice her.
literate (adj) ��Ū�g��
Kelly's teenage son needs extra reading and writing classes because
he isn't literate.
miserable (adj) �h�W��
Glen is really miserable at his job. He wants to quit.
outsider (n) �~�H ���~�H
Mel just started a new job last week. So he still feels like an outsider
in the company.
compromise (v) ��J ����
Phil wanted to leave home at 7:15. But his wife, Liz, wanted to leave at
7:45. So they compromised and left at 7:30.
intercultural (adj) ���ƪ�
I've learned a lot about intercultural communication from my job. We
have employees from seven different countries.
mutual (adj) �@�P��
Jack and I met at the party of a mutual acquaintance.
distant (adj) ������ �[����
One day I would like to own a house. But that is in the distant future.
fit in (idiom) �ĤJ
Ruby doesn't really fit in with her classmates. She has little in common
with them.
have one's heart set on something (idiom) ��Y�ƤU�w�M��
Helen has her heart set on becoming a dancer when she grows up. I hope
her dream comes true.
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curl up (v) ��������
When Rita is feeling sick, she likes to curl up with a hot cup of tea.
stale (adj) (��)���B�� �G�a��
These potato chips a re stale. How long have you had them in the
cupboard(�o�d, �J�d)?
creep (v) �w�C����i
My little brother likes to creep by my room at night and try to scare me.
vow (v) �o�}
When I got married, I vowed to love my wife no matter what.
National Guard (n) ��aĵ�ö�
Jim was recently recruited to serve in his country's National Guard.
at a snail's pace (idiom) �D�`�w�C�a
The traffic moved at a snail's pace around the accident on the highway.
mercilessly (adv) �L���a �ݧԦa
My brother likes to tease my sister mercilessly about her new
boy friend.
dismay (n) �q�� ����
Much to my dismay, I failed my last history exam.
budge (v) ����
Henry tried to move his bed so it would face the window, but it wouldn't
budge.
traffic jam (n) ��q�ն� �먮
Sam's car got caught in a traffic jam so he was late to work.
restless (adj) �Jļ���w��
Lucy often feels restless at night and can't sleep until she reads
a book or takes a bath.
trudge (v) �[�A ��
We trudged slowly through the deep snow to get home.
junk food (n) �U������
If you eat too much junk food, you will probably gain weight.
stranded (adj) ���x��
In the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks was stranded on a deserted island.
snowplow (n) �곷��
The snowplows started working very early in the morning to clear away
all the snow.
exit ramp (n) �X�f�`�D
You need to take the next exit ramp off the freeway to get to Jill's place.
American Red Cross (n) ������Q�r�|
The American Red Cross helps many needy people at Christmas.
nonprofit (adj) �D��Q��
As a nonprofit organization, this charity uses all the money it makes for
research and education.
fundraising (n) �Ҵ�
This pop concert is the school's main fundraising event of the year.
cause (n) �ؼ� �z�Q
When Toby heard about the poor children in Africa, he decided to give
$1000 to the cause.
blessing in disguise (idiom) �]�ױo��
When Jenny lost her job, it was a blessing in disguise. She was able to
spend more time with her husband and children.
executive director (n) ����D�� ���渳��
Mr. Rogers is the executive director of this company. He makes many
important decisions.
diagnose (v) �E�_
The doctors diagnosed Tom with skin cancer.
feel sorry for oneself (v) �۫�ۦ�
John sat in the corner alone, feeling sorry for himself.
charity (n) �O�����c
UNICEF is a charity that helps children around the world.
promote (v) ���� �P�P
The clothing store uses ads to promote its products.
multiple sclerosis (n) �h�o�ʵw�Ưg
Ron has had multiple sclerosis for many years. He can't walk or see
well anymore.
cache (n) �_�� ���_�B
When the men entered the secret room, they found a huge cache of gold
and jewels.
goodies (n pl) �n�F�� �}�G
At the end of the party, all the children were given a bag of goodies
to take home.
track down something (v) �l�ܬY�ư�
The police used a set of footprints to track down the thief.
GPS (global positioning system) (n) ���y�ìP�w��t��
When Alan traveled through the Gobi Desert, he used GPS to find his way.
coordinate (n) �y�� (v) ���
I need the coordinate of that location or I won't be able to find it
on the map.
logbook (n) ��x
When Mike sailed around the world, he recorded everything in a logbook.
procession (n) �C�� ��i
There was a royal procession with 100 soldiers through the streets
of the city.
shelter (n �Ϩ����� �B���B
As we walked home it started to rain, but we found shelter under
a big tree.
originate (v) �_��
Ballet is a dance that originated in France.
ornament (n) �˹�
Grandma decorates her Christmas tree with many pretty ornaments.
set off (v phr) �U��(�z��, �Ϥ���) �Ұ�
The thieves set off the alarm in the shop when they tried to escape.
nativity scene (n) �C�q�ϥ�
Many families display a nativity scene at home to remind them of the
christmas story.
examine (v) �˵� �f��
Carefully examine your goals to make sure you know what you're doing.
substitute (v) ���N �N��
We don't have any more blue pens. Can we substitute black ones?
debt (n) ��
Jerry is in debt. He owes the credit card company $10,000.
interest (n) �Q��
Helen borrowed money to buy a car. She must pay back the money with 6
percent interest.
minimum payment (n) �̧C�I���B
The minimum payment on a credit card is usually about 2.5 percent
of the balance.
proverb (n) �λy �U�y
"Where there's a will, there's a way" is one of my favorite proverbs.
financial (adj) �]�Ȫ� ���Ī�
Mark has plenty of money because he makes good financial dicisions.
squander (v) ���O ���N
Nancy squandered all her money on junk food and KTV.
intermediate (adj) ������ ���Ū�
The intermediate level is between basic and advanced.
money burns a hole in someone's pocket (idiom) �d������
Maria can't save any money. Her money always burns a hole in her pocket.
back out (v) �h�X ����
He backed out of the deal when he saw the risks.
He has decided to back out of the scheme.
let someone down (idiom) ���Y�H����
I hate to let you down, but I can't go with you after all.
in the same boat (idiom) ���{�P�˪����D
We're all in the same boat. We all have no jobs and no money.
slacker (n) �k�׳d�����H �i�k��
Kyle is such a slacker. He hardly ever studies.
drop out (v) ����
Ron never graduated from college. He dropped out after his second year.
extracurricular (adj) �ҥ~��
Tim doesn't have time to study for his classes because he's doing too
much extracurricular activities.
ir-responsible (adj) ���t�d����
Hannah was irresponsible. She stayed up all night with her friends and
didn't finish her homework.
interfere (v) ��ê ��IJ
I don't want to interfere in Pat and Bonnie's relationship. I'll let
them handle it on their own.
pick up the slack (idiom) ����(�u�@) slack (n) �P������ (adj)�P�Ӫ�
If you don't get your work done in time, whom do you expect to pick up
the slack?
theme week (n) �D�D�P
The German department hosted a theme week at school. They wore German
clothes and celebrated German culture.
GPA (n) grade point average �Ƿ~���Z�`����
She got excellent grades in college, so she had a high GPA:3.97.
sunbathe (v) �@����D
She likes to lie on the beach and sunbathe. Her skin is very brown.
exquisite (adj) ��o�� �����
She sells very fine and exquisite jewelry. It's expensive but worth
the high price.
venture (v) �_�I(�e��)
Would you like to venture out and explore the area?
locale (n) ���� �a�I
Disneyland is the perfect locale for family fun and entertainment.
parasail (v) ���즲��
I would like to try parasailing over the water because I like teh feeling
of flying.
hatch (v) ���
When will these eggs hatch? I want to see the chicks when they're born.
ethnic (adj) �رڪ�
People from many different ethnic groups live in this city. Each group
has its own culture and customs.
paradise (n) �ֶ� �Ѱ�
This place feels like paradise. It's so beaufiful and relaxing here.
enticing (adj) �g�H�� ���l�ޤO��
The water looks very enticing. It makes me want to jump in right now.
orangutan (n) ����V�V
We saw a hairy orangutan hanging from a tree in the forest.
snorkel (v) �B��
Jane loves to snorkel near the beach and look at the beautiful fish
underwater.
stress out (v) �P�����O �J�{
Try not to stress out about all your work. You should relax more.
resort (n) �簲��
This beautiful island has many resorts with great hotels and restaurants.
resemble (v) ��, �P..�ۦ�
Tom really resembles his father. it is very clear that Tom is his son.
lush (adj) �a�A�c�Z�� = blooming
The lush hillside was covered with hots of plants and trees.
paddy (n) �_��
The farmers worked in the rice paddies for most of the day.
delicacy (n) ���a ����
In Paris, I enjoyed eating some famous French delicacies.
customary (adj) �߫U�� �D�Ҫ�
On American Thansgiving, many families eat a customary turkey dinner
together.
sparkle (v) �{ģ
Julie's diamond earrings sparkled in the bright sun.
illumination (n) �O�� �ө�
This room is very dark. The only illumination is from a small lamp in
the corner.
facility (n) �]�� �]�I
Our school's sports facilities include a very big swimming pool.
replica (n) �ƻs�~
Don't worry. This gun isn't real. It's just a replica.
onset (n) �}�l ���
Before the onset of winter, many birds fly to warmer places.
savory (adj) �����i�f�� ��
Paula prefers savory snacks to sweet ones.
strait (n) ���l
The government will build a bridge across the strait.
plum (n) ���l
The onset of spring brings coutless plum and cherry trees.
carve (v) �J��
sculpture (n) �J��~
The artist carves ice sculptures expertly.
tunnel (n) �G�D
A tunnel takes traffic under the river to the other side.
manufacturing (n) �s�y�~
Tom has a manufacturing job now. He's working at a factory that makes cars.
propotion (n) ���
A large propotion of high school students hope to attend university.
ferry (n) ���
There is no bridge across the river, so we must take a ferry to the
other side.
pass the time (idiom) ���o�ɶ�
When I'm stuck in traffic, I like to pass the time by listening to the
radio.
installment (n) �����s��/�����I��
This novel first appeared in a magazine in 24 installments over two years.
catch on (v) �ܪ��y�� ���w��
Coffee is gaining popularity in Asia, but it still hasn't caught on
amount older people.
compose (v) �Ч@
Can you help me compose this letter? I really don't know what to say.
text message (n) ��r²�T
I like to send my friends text messages on my cell phone.
transform (v) ����
Computers and the Internet have transformed the world.
overstate (v) �ؤj �رi �P�N�r:boast(v) exaggerate(v)
Bill says Star Wars is the best movie ever made. But he often overstates
things.
conduct (n) ���H�B�@ �欰�|��
The teacher called Tim's parents to discuss his bad conduct in class.
conduct (v) ���� ��
He conducted the members of the audience to their seats.
conference (n) �|ij
Dr. Mellon spoke at an international conference on world peace.
sponsor (n) �D��� �٧U��
Bob's looking for a sponsor to support his new radio show.
authority (n) �v�O
In England, the Queen has much less authority than the prime minister.
call for something (v) �ݭn, �n�D�Y��
You've been accepted by Harvard University? This calls for a celebration!
alarm (v) ����W���w
A loud noise alarmed the sleeping baby, and she started to cry.
thoughtless (adj) �L�ߪ� ���Ҽ{��
Your thoughtless actions can really hurt other people. So think before
you act.
head on (idiom) ���Y
The car crashed into the wall head on. The front of the car was badly
damaged.
one's heart goes out to someone (idiom) �P��
When my friend lost her grandmother, my heart really went out to her.
mentor (n) �H�;ɮv
When I was young, my father was my mentor. He taught me many things
about life.
personnel (n) �H�� �H�O
Our company does not have enough personnel. We need to find some more
workers.
leap at something (v) �Y�M���� ����a��� (leap v. ���D)
When Sue was asked to star in a movie, she leaped at the opportunity.
diligence (n) �V�O �ԫj
I appreciate your diligence. You always work hard and never give up.
in agreement (adj) �P�N��
My brother and I disagree about most things. But we're in agreement on
this issue.
mentally challenged (adj) ���ߴ���ê��
This is a school for mentally challenged children. It has special programs
to help them learn.
hand-me-down (adj) �ǤU�Ӫ� �G�⪺
Billy doesn't have any new clothes. He wears hand-me-down clothes from
his older brother.
speechless (adj) �פf�L����
When Jim gave Susie a diamond ring, she was speechless. She didn't know
what to say.
dial (v) ���q��
Let me dial the office. I need to talk to my boss.
clarity (n) �M�� ����
After my teacher explained the math problem, I saw it with new clarity.
dissect (v) �ѭ�
In science class, we dissected a frog to learn more about its muscles
and bones.
decked out (adj) ���˪�
Tony came to work all decked out in a brand new suit.
limo (limousine) (n) �j�������⨮
Rob and his friends rented a limo to take them to the school dance.
finding (n) �լd
The medical study's findings proved that the new medicine is unsafe.
morale (n) �h��
Morale is very low in the company because several people have lost
their jobs.
sidecar (n) �������䪺�䨮
My sister is afraid to ride on the motorcycle, but she likes riding
in the sidecar.
symphony orchestra (n) ���T�ֹ�
Sarah played the violin for five years in our city's symphony orchestra.
heartbreaking (adj) �O�H�߸H��
Tom wrote a heartbreaking story about a family's experiences during
the war.
wither (v) ���h�ͮ� �I�z
The little dog withered away because no one gave him food and water.
resolve (v) �M�w
Patty has resolved to lose 10 pounds in the next three months.
grant (v) ���\..��{, �\�i
My mom granted my request for a big birthday party on my 16th birthday.
psychological (adj) �߲z�Ǫ� �߲z��
Psychological research has shown that many emotional problems begins
at childhood.
second wind (n) ��_���� ���s���@
After jogging five miles, I felt tired. But at mile seven, I got
my second wind and my energy returned.
abuse (v) �h��
Those children were abused at home. Their father often hit them.
turn someone away (v) �ک���~ ����
The concert hall was so full, many people were turned away at the door.
lease (v) ��
If you can't afford to buy a new car, you could simply lease one for
a couple years.
adopt (v) ���i
Mark and Sylvia adopted a little boy whose parents died.
tend (v) ���U
Hank tends all the farm animals. He feeds them and clean their
living areas.
slim down (v) �
Judy is overweight. She needs to slim down.
neglect (v) ����
That dog is neglected. No one takes him for walks or plays with him.
recover (v) �_�� ��_
It took Tom six weeks to recover from his broken leg.
power pole (n) �q�u��
The power poles keep the power lines off the ground.
fitness center (n) ��������
Nancy goes to a fitness center three times a week to exercise.
rehabilitation center (n) �_�ؤ���
The staff at the rehabilitation center helps people recover from
their injuries.
diploma (n) ���
When Steve graduated from the university, he got a diploma.
come up with something (idiom) �Q�X(�I�l,�ѨM���D)
Let me think about the problem. I'm sure I can come up with an answer.
daydream (v) ���դ��
Shirley sat in class daydreaming. She didn't even hear a word her
teacher said.
outlook (n) ���a �[�I
Jennifer has a positive outlook on life. She always thinks everything
is good.
make headway (idiom) ���i�i (make progress)
I'm trying to finish my homework. But I'm not making much headway.
pattern (n) �Ҧ�
Jeff eats lunch and then takes a nap. That's his daily pattern.
emerge (v) �B�{ �X�{
If you keep asking the right questions, the truth will eventually emerge.
take something for granted (idiom) �N�Y�ƪ������z�ҷ��M
Don't take your health for granted. Take good care of your body.
critical (adj) ��P�� �V�誺
Don't be so critical of Miranda's idea. I think it could work.
serve as something (v) �@��..�γ~
My sofa also serve as a bed when I have guests overnight.
interactive (adj) ���ʦ���
New interactive language-learning tools make learning English fun.
agricultural (adj) �A�~�� �A����
Wheat and other agricultural products are this country's main exports.
exhibit (v) �i��
This artist has exhibited his paintings in many famous art galleries.
Antarctic (adj) �n���� �n�Φa�Ϫ� Antarctica (n) �n���w
Antarctic weather is extremely cold most of the year.
pastoral (adj) ���ϤH�� �ж骺
Jim and his wife loved the pastoral life so much, they decided to live
on a farm.
array (n) �j�q �\�h�ئh�誺���C
This shop has a wide array of cakes.
bloom (v) ��� ���}
In the spring, roses and other flowers bloom in Mabel's garden.
unspoiled (adj) �����}�a�� spoil (v) �l�a �V��
This small island has beautiful, unspoiled beaches.
untouched (adj) ���Q�}�o��
John enjoys hiking in Alaska's untouched wilderness.
botanic (adj) �Ӫ���
Sean likes walking through the botanic garden and reading the names of
all the plants.
abundant (adj) �j�q��
We have abundant rainfall this year.
dub (v) �¤�..�ٸ�
This city was dubbed "The Garden City" in 1997.
elegant (adj) ���P��
The bride wore an elegant dress at here wedding.
trace (n) ����
You didn't wipe the table clean. There are still traces of dirt on it.
passer-by (n) ��H ���H
The beggar asked a passer-by on the street for money.
lounge (v) �y���a���i�ɥ�
We lounged on the sofa and watched TV all day.
pollution (n) �ìV
In most large cities, cars produce a lot of pollution.
tram (n) �q��
Some cities in Europe still use old trams for public transport.
weave (v) ���j��i
The river weaves through the woods.
delicate (adj) ��o�� ���H�� fragile
Please be careful with these dishes. They're quite delicate.
on short notice (adj) ��p��Ӫ��i��
If you need help, just call. I can be there on short notice.
deaf (adj)Ť��
mute/dumb (adj) �ת�
bald (adj) �r�Y��
slip one's mind (idiom) �ѰO
Were we supposed to meet for lunch? It completely slipped my mind.
convene (v) ���X �E�| convention (n) �|ij
The planning team will convene for its first meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m.
space out (idiom) �g�̽k�� �����I�I
I am so sorry. I spaced out and forgot about our meeting.
owe (v) ��(��)
I owe the landlord one hundred dollars.
We owe a great deal to our parents. (���P�E to..)
dumb (adj) �ת� �M�ª�
upcoming (adj) �Y�N�Ө쪺 e.g. upcoming holiday
up and coming (adj) �s���_��, e.g. up and coming baseball star
get stuck in traffic (ph.) �먮 = be in a traffic jam
You will get stuck in traffic if you don't make a detour.
make up for something (v) ���� ���v
Brad gave his wife some flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
gracious (adj) �e�e��
When I broke Kevin's computer, he was very gracious. He told me not to
worry about it.
armpit (n) �ŤU (����Z�y) �����ߪ��a��
Detroit was considered the armpit of America in the 1970s.
wrestle (v) �L�� wrestler (n) �L�����
Some alligator(�u�k�s) wrestlers have a backgroup in biology.
cover up (v) �B�\
How can you cover up your mistake?
pry (v) ���}
The door was stuck shut. We had to pry it open.
biology (n) �ͪ���
I normally don't like science, but biology is one of my favorite classes.
odor (n) ��� smell�Pscent(����)
Something really stinks(�o�X�c�� v)! What is that terrible odor?
diaper (n) ����
Young children usually wear diapers until they are 2 or 3 years old.
cat litter (n) �߬�
You should change your cat's cat litter about once a week.
therapist (n) �v���v
The child doesn't speak very clearly. He needs to go see a speech therapist.
unwind (v) ���P����
After a long day at work, I love to unwind by watching a movie or exercising.
glitch (n) �N�W���p�G�� �p��f
This computer program must have a glitch. It sometimes closes unexpectedly.
adept (adj) ���m�� ��q��
Ruthie is a very adept chess player. She can beat all the other kids in
our class.
immune system (n) �K�̨t��
I've heard that taking vitamins every day strengths the immune system.
fabulous (adj) �γz�F ���Ϊ�
My trip to Europe was fabulous. I had a wonderful time.
occupation (n) ¾�~ �u�@
Firefighting is one of the world's most dangerous occupations.
detail (v) �ԭz �Բӻ���
Please detail your report thoroughly.
customer service (n) �Ȥ�A��
Waiters need excellent customer service skills.
equip (v) �˳� �t��
Johnny's new car is equipped with a TV and DVD player.
maneuver (v) ���a
The driver maneuvered his car through narrow alleys to avoid traffic.
invaluable (adj) �_�Q�� �L����
Katherine knows a lot bout relationships. The advice she gave me was
invaluable.
construct (v) �s�y �سy
Tom constructed a table using some pieces of wood and some nails.
marine (adj) ���v�� �P��������
Josh is a marine scientist. He studies the ocean.
contend (v) �D�i, �G��
Jasper's lawyer contended that he was nowhere near the scene of the crime.
greenhouse effect (n) �ūǮ���
Many scientists say Earth is warming because of the greenhouse effect.
atmosphere (n) �j��h
The huge fire sent clouds of black smoke into the atmosphere.
carbon dioxide (n) �G��ƺ�
Green plants help take carbon dioxide out of the air.
treaty (n) ��ij ����
After fighting for five years, the countries finally signed a peace treaty.
in order (idiom) �A����, ���T��
You passed the university entrance exam? Then congratulations are in order!
reverse (v) ���� ��������
Our company has been losing customers. What can we do to reverse
this trend?
environmental (adj) ���Ҫ�
That factory has caused a lot of environmental damage.
retreat (v) �h�o ��h
As the lake dried out, the water slowly retreated from the shoreline.
cycle (n) �`�� �g��
All animals experience the natural cycle of birth, growth and death.
glacier (n) �B�e
The ice in that glacier is nearly 500 feet thick!
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (n) �T��t�q
transition (n) �L��ɴ�
After graduation, my tansition from college to work was difficult for me.
pave the way (idiom) ��...�Q��
This new research will pave the way for furture developments in science.
slavery (n) �������� �Q�����A
Millions of people still live in slavery today. They are forced to work
for little or no pay.
up one's sleeve (idiom) ���U�Ӧ�..�p�e
John is hard to predict. You never know what he's got up his sleeves.
script (n) �@��
Writers are working on a script for a new Superman movie.
burnout (n) ���h�O��
Too much stress on the job can quickly lead to burnout.
close quarters (n pl) ��Z��
I don't like living with other people in such close quarters.
I prefer having my own space.
dub (v) �٩I ���︹
this truck is dubbed "The Monster" because it's so big and noisy.
trench coat (n) �x�Τj��
I usually wear my long trench coat on cold and rainy days.
big-time (adj) �@�y��, famous, ���\��
Make friends with him. He is a big-time businessman.
immigrate (v) �E�� ����
Les and his family immigrated to America 30 years ago. They now live
in New York.
come down with something (idiom) �V�W
John came down with a cold, so he decided to stay in bed and rest.
witness (v) �ظ@ ����
The police are hoping that someone who witnessed the crime will report
what happened.
despair (n) ����
Many poor people in the city live a life of despair. They feel there is
no hope for them.
tuberculosis (n) ���֯f
Dad coughs a lot and his chest hurts. I hope he doesn't have tuberculosis.
slum (n) �h����
I saw a lot of poor people living in bad conditions in the city's slums.
awkward (adj) �©媺 �����m�� �Ƥ⪺ ���H��I��
She is still awkward with chopsticks.
He asked several awkward questions at the press conference.
confidant (n) ���v �K��
good friends
pal
buddy (to be buddy buddy with someone)
Andrea is a great confidant. She's a great listener and very trustworthy.
back away from someone (v) �q�Y�ƪ����h�X
Sometimes backing away from an argument is better than fighting with
a friend.
stab someone in the back (idiom) �b�I�ᤤ�ˬY�H
Ian and Dana were friends until Dana stabbed Ian in the back.
exaggerate (v) �ؤj ���L���
When Casey said she'd heard the story a million times, she was exaggerating.
sarcastic (adj) �ب몺 ���W��
Mandy's sarcatic comments really hurt my fellings.
shrug (v) ���ܺôb ���� �Ϊ̤��P����
hanna didn't say yes or not. She just shurgged her shoulders.
two-faced (adj) ���̤��@��
Tom is really two-faced. He's not as nice as he pretents to be.
click (v) ��t, �X�o��
Tim and Terry really clicked the first time they met. They get along
very well.
confide in + someone (v ph.) �V someone �z�|���K
Nowadays girls seldom confide in their mothers
starve (v) ���j �j��, �Ϯ��j
The explorers starved to death in the desert.
Let's get something to eat, I'm starving.
plus-sized (adj) �[�j�ؽX��
Thelma has put on a lot of weight. She now needs to wear plus-sized
clothes.
battle (v) ��� �i��
The residents of Wood Lane battled the government to stop their park
from being torn down. (torn : tear ���L�h����)
scold (v) �d��, �|
Tim's parents scolded him for wearing his dirty shoes inside the house.
enough is enough (idiom) �����F
Sally was always late for class. Her teacher finally decided enough
was enough and sent her to the principal's office.
anorexia (n) �����g
When Nancy suddenly lost too much weight, her parents suspected she
had anorexia.
nutritionist (n) ��i�v
A nutritionist helped Nick understand how to eat a balanced diet.
breathe (v) �I�l /i/
The animal is still breathing, so we knew it was still alive.
breath (n) �I�l /��/
After all that running, he was short of breath. (��I�I�I��)
opening (n) �ʤf
I could see light coming through the small opening in the wall.
home free (idiom) �j�\�i��, ��F�w���ϰ�
After finishing the most difficult part of the course, I knew
I was home free.
pull off (v) ���}
Because we were sleepy, we decided to pull of the highway and rest
for a while.
trample (v) ���, ��
If you don't get out of the way, you might get trampled by the running
bulls.
full throttle (n) ���t /a/
I raced along on my motorcycloe at full throttle.
close encounter (n) ��Z����IJ
I had a close encounter with a large bear. He stared at me a moment
before walking away.
petrol, gas, petroleum (n) �T�o
This land is rich with petrol.
to one's surprise (adv) ���Y�H�j�Y�@��
To my surprise, none of my friends had seen the movie.
thundering (adj) �F���@�T��
We could hear the loud noise of the thundering guns.
stampede (n) (�b�s)��«, ��k
The scared cows began to run away in a wild stampede.
lunge (v) ��, ��
The security guard lunged forward and grabbed the thief as he tried
to run away.
hoof (n) ��
You can identify deer tracks by knowing the shape of the animal's hoof.
too close for comfort (idiom) �]�Z���Ӫ��ı�o���ۦb
The bullet missed my head by inches. It was too close for comfort.
steam (n) �]��
Who invented the steame engine?
herd (n) �b�s, ���s (v) ��
We saw a herd of elephants yesterday
Dogs are often trained to herd sheep.
roam (v) ���B, �֫�
Homeless people roam the streets because they have no place to go.
snowmible (n) ����
John rode his snowmobil across the snow at very high speeds.
wilderness (n)�, �L�H�ϳB
The botanical(�Ӫ���) garden has turned into a wilderness.
solitude (n) �W�B, �t�W
Sometimes I like to go to a nice, quiet place to enjoy a bit of solitude.
encounter (v) �J��
While diving in the ocean, I encountered a large shark.
bison (n) ����
Native Americans used to hunt bison for their meat and skin.
blaze a trail (ph.) �}��
America's early explorers blazed a trail for the many people who would
later follow.
blaze (n) �U�N, ���K
blaze (v) �}��, �U�N
bungee jumping (ph) ���żu��
It's quite interesting to join the bungee jumping.
hurtle (v) ����, �r��
The train hurtled across town at great speeds.
dodge (v) �{��, ���}
Sam dodged people as he ran through the crowds.
must-have (n) ���Ƥ���
This handbag is this year's must-have. So I'm going to buy it.
awareness (n) ��ı, �{��
Newspapers help spread awareness about current issues.
weave (v) ���j�e�i
The river weaves through the woods.
appearance (n) �~��
The appearance of the old house completely changed.
take off (idiom) �@����H, ���\ �����_��
That actor's career has really taken off. He's been in three
popular movies this year.
appeal (v) �l��
Indian food may not appeal to some people, but I like it.
emphasis (n) ����, �j��
Some English students put too much emphasis on grammar.
They should focus more on conversation and writing.
hone (v) �i�m
A year working as a taxi driver honed my driving skills.
rabbi (n) �S�ӱиg�v
A rabbi is an important leader in the Jewish community.
dominate (v) ��t �Ϊv �֦����˩��u��
Spain once dominated the seas.
He desires to dominate over others.
single (n) �樭��
Some singles are happy being unmarried, but some are not.
phenomenon (n) �{�H
The employment problem tends to be a city phenomenon.
�Ƽ� phenomena
discern (v) ��O
To discern right from wrong, you need a lot of wisdom.
nightmare(n) ����
The final exam sounds like a nightmare. I'm not looking forward to
taking it.
spouse (n) �t��
I wanted to bring my wife to the company party. But spouses were not
invited.
iterate (v) ����, ����
CEO iterates his strategy again to his staff.
inspiration/perspiration �F�P/����
Edition said : Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
quest (n) ���� �j�M
Many of North America's early explorers were motivated by a quest for gold.
revolutionize (v) �ﭲ �ܭ�
The Internet has revolutionized how we give and receive information.
convenience (n) �K�Q�]�I
Running water is a modern convenience that makes our lives much more
comfortable.
dim (v) ��...�ܷt�H
We should dim the lights so it's no too bright.
gravity (n) �a�ߤޤO
Gravity prevents people and things from just floating into space.
document (v) (n) �����ҩ�
The scientist documented his discovery in his research report.
urge (v) ���P
Our coach urged us not to give up.
trigger (v) �o, IJ�o
His rude comments triggered a terrible argument.
quantity (n) �ƶq, �q
Elephants drink huge quantities of water every day.
printing press (n) �L���
Our printing presses make it possible for us to publish large numbers
of books.
leave one's mark (idiom) �d�U���� �d�U�L�O
Mr. Green really left his mark on our school. His strong
leadership changed our shcool forever.
profound (adj) �`����, �`�誺
These profound social changes will affect many people's lives.
integrity (n) �۹� ����
I admire him for his honesty and integrity. He can really be trusted.
preserve (v) �O�s, �O�@
We should preserve our country's natural wonders for future
generations to enjoy.
lull (n) ���y �Ȯɥ���
The sun came out briefly during a lull in the storm.
on someone (prep) �ѬY�H�Ы�
Because it's your birthday today, lunch is on me.
hilarious (adj) �i����
That is a hilarious joke.
bound to do something (v) �@�w�|
1)If you study hard and practice daily, your English is bound to improve.
2)It's bound to be.
sooner and later (adv) ��
It was bound to happen sooner and later.
run into someone (v) �J���Y�H ~= bump into someone ~= come across someone
Sharon ran into her old boyfriend at the mall. Neither of them
knew what to say.
see someone around (v) �M�Y�H�I�� �U����
I have to go now, I'll see you around.
Natural getaways �ѵM�W�� �۵M����
boast (v) �H�֦�...�ۻ�, �ۧj�۾� (n)�j��
This city boasts some of the best Chinese restaurants in the world.
That brother of yours is full of boasts. (���f�j��)
laid-back (adj) �y���� ���P��
My mom gets nervous easily, but my dad has always been very laid-back.
sanctuary (n) �۵M�O�@��
This bird sanctuary protects a very rare kind of wild goose.
desperate (adj) �t�`�@�Y��, �M�Ϊ�, ���檺, �o�Ө��I��
1) A desperate man will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
2) He was desperate when he lost all his money. (���檺)
3) He was desperate for work to provide for a large family.
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You like to eat pickles with peanut butter? That's bizarre!
compact (adj) ��K�� �p����
It's much easier to find a parking spot for a compact car than
for a full-sized car.
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Becky sells her wares at the night market.
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Yesterday it was cold and rainy, but today is balmy and comfortable.
thrive (v) �c�a �ͪ��Z��
My garden is thriving becasue of all this rain.
prosperous (adj) �Z����
a prosperous city
prosperous weather for growing cotton
outstanding (adj) �ǥX��
Everyone was impressed by Yo-Yo Ma's outstand performance.
awe (n) �q��
We watched in awe as the fireworks flashed across the sky.
stage (n) ���q
Dan is a junior in high school. At this stage, he's still not sure
where he'll go to college.
veteran (n) �礤�n�� ���g�窺�H
This baseball veteran has played in the Major leagues for 15 years.
idol (n) ����
Jackie Chan is my idol. I think he is the greatest actor.
reveal (v) �i�{ �z�|
The way you dress reveals a lot about your personality.
true to form (idiom) �@���p�`
True to form, Ed won the speech contest for the fifth time.
historically (adv) ���v�W�a �q���v���צӨ�
The movie is not historically accurate.
historic (adj) ���v�W���W��
historical (adj) �P���v������
straight-A (adj) �C�쳣��A���ǥ�
Sara's a straight-A student because she studies so much.
inherit (v) �~��
I inherited my musical talent from my mom. She's a great singer.
promise (n) ��O
Pasty's really good beginning artist. She shows a lot of promise.
amateur (adj) �~�l�� <==> professional
Ben enjoys being an amateur photographer. He doesn't want to make
photography his career.
make a name for oneself (ph.) ���X�W��
Larry is a famous journalist. He made a name for himself writing
articles about the war.
up-and-coming (adj) ���S�Y���� �ܦ��e�~��
Tracy is one of the up-and-coming lawyers in our office.
upcoming (adj) �Y�N���{��
There will be an upcoming typhoon, named : LongWan, in this week.
concise (adj) ²�䪺
Shannon is very concise. She never says more than she needs to.
acquaintance (n) ���H, �{�Ѫ��H
I don't know Kyle very well. He's just an acquaintance.
draw someone out (v) �ɬY�H���X
This interviewer is good at asking people the right questions to draw
them out.
posture (n) ����
Marci has excellent posture. She always sits up straight.
gesture (n) ���
Don't forget the gesture when you communicate with your pet.
eye contact (n) ���u��IJ
That man seemed very shy. He never made eye contact with me.
by far ��M
This book is by far the best.
trim (v) �װ�
Please have your fingernails trimmed.
wipe off (v) �h��
Keep a tissue handy to wipe of sweat.
symptom �x�� �{�H
phenomena / phenomenon �{�H
run errands ��������
compulsory �q�Ȫ� �j�
compel (v) �j��
obligation (n) �q��
perspective (n)�ݪk �[�I ���� �e�~
prospect (n)���� ���� �e�� �e�~ (v)����
slander (n)(v) ���� ����
scandal (n) ��D
rebuke (v) ���d
She often rebukes him for his carelessness.
mandate (n) �R�O
The government has a mandate from the people to increate taxes.
sovereign (n) �Ϊv, �D�v��a
Taiwan is the sovereign, but not part of China.
opponent (n) ��� �v����
He easily defeated his opponent in the election.
contest (n) ���� ����
He took part in the composition contest and won a prize.
compel (v) �j��
Don't compel your people to do anything they don't like.
seize (v) �ܨ�
The enemy seized the town after a violent attack.
heed (v)(n) �d�N
She didn't heed my advice.
consensus (n) �@�P
motorcade (n) �C�樮��
pledge (v)(n) �O��
I gave him my pledge that I will support him.
I pledge I will vote for him.
sympathy (n) �P����
She is always full of sympathy, every kid likes her.
ballot (n) �ﲼ
no bullets, no ballots.
acquaintance (n)���Ѫ��H
solid grasp (n)�z��
mascot (n)�N���� e.g. office mascot
appease (v) ����, ��..���B, �w�M
Nothing could appease the crying child.
attorney (n) �߮v
sustain (v) ���� �Ӿ�
SCO has over US$60M in resources to sustain it while it fights with IBM.
volatile (adj) �����o��, �L�`��
The situation in that area was tense, dangerous and volatile.
prevail (v) �ӹL
Good will prevail over evil.
substantial (adj) �R�ꪺ, ��b��, �״I��
People and things are substantial, dreams and ghost are not.
The house is substantial enough to last a hundred years.
They made substantial changes.
diligence (n) �ԫj �Ծ�
diligent (adj)
Does he have enough diligence to finish the job on time?
speculative (adj) ������ �����
speculation (n) ���� ���
Much of our information is speculative.
trivial (adj) ���H�� �����n��
Don't wast your time on these trivial things.
distinction (n) �t�O �Ϥ�
Employers should hire men and women without distinction(discrimination).
sequence (n) ���G �s�� �@�s��
Farmers met with a sequence of bad harvests.
breach (n) (v) ��k�ߪ��}�a �H��
Your action is a breach of the agreement.
consensus (n) �@�P, �ֽ�
unlikely (adv) (adj) ���ӥi� ���i��a
She may, not unlikely, go abroad.
It seems unlikely that he will come.
fraction (n) �p���� �H�� ���q
He has done only a fraction of his homework.
offense (n) �o�L IJ�� �_��
She meant no offense by the remark.
For what offense was he arrested.
plague (n) (v) �E��
Europe suffered many plagues in the Middle Ages.
etiquette (n) §��
Using good etiquette is a way of showing respect for others.
put one's best foot forward ���O�H�u
Do you want that job? Then you must put your best foot forward
in your interview!
grooming (n) ���� ��
If Kevin doesn't improve his grooming habits, he'll
never get a girlfriend.
keep something handy (v) ��(�Y��)�a�b����
Patrick always keeps his Chinese-English dictionary handy
in case he needs to look up a word.
dispel (v) ���� �Ѱ�
Telling people the truth is the best way to dispel a myth.
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