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mister	a polite word used to address a man	Excuse me, mister, is this seat free?
memo	a short written message inside a company	The manager sent a memo about the new hours.
logical	following clear and sensible reasoning	That seems like the most logical solution.
o'clock	used to say the exact hour	The meeting starts at three o'clock.
refund	money given back to a customer	The shop gave me a full refund for the broken item.
noon	twelve o'clock in the day	We are meeting for lunch at noon.
lobby	an entrance hall, or a group pressuring policy	We waited in the hotel lobby for our taxi.
publish	to print and release a book	The author will publish her next novel this year.
receipt	a paper proving you paid	Please keep the receipt in case you return it.
luggage	bags and suitcases used for traveling	Please keep your luggage close to you at the station.
rental	an item or service available for rent	We booked a car rental for our trip to Spain.
reception	the desk where visitors are welcomed	Please leave your bags at the hotel reception.
lease	a legal agreement to rent property	They signed a two-year lease on the apartment.
notify	to tell someone about something officially	Please notify us if your address changes.
preview	a short look at something before it is public	We saw a preview of the film last night.
manual	done by hand rather than machine	The factory still relies heavily on manual labor.
obtain	get or acquire something	You must obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
oval	shaped like an egg or ellipse	The table in the dining room has an oval shape.
outdoor	happening or used outside	We enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
occupation	a person's job or profession	Please state your name and occupation here.
postpone	delay an event to a later time	The organizers had to postpone the concert due to heavy rain.
merchandise	goods bought and sold, products	The store sells official merchandise from the band.
receptionist	a person who greets office visitors	The receptionist welcomed us and gave us our room key.
renovation	the work of repairing and improving a building	The library closed for renovation last month.
precede	come before something in time or order	A brief introduction will precede the main presentation.
replacement	a person or thing that takes another's place	We need to find a replacement for our injured player.
passport	official document for international travel	Don't forget to bring your passport to the airport.
keyboard	set of keys for typing or playing music	She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
media	newspapers, television, and internet news outlets	The story was covered widely by the media.
laptop	a small portable computer	She carries her laptop to work every single day.
mall	a large building with many shops	We spent the afternoon shopping at the mall.
medication	medicine used to treat illness	The doctor prescribed medication to reduce her fever.
recycle	to reuse materials instead of discarding	We should recycle bottles and paper every week.
renew	make something valid or new again	I need to renew my passport before the trip.
mini	very small in size	She bought a mini fridge for her room.
photocopy	a copy made by a machine	Please make a photocopy of your identification card.
renovate	to repair and improve an old building	They will renovate the old hotel next year.
provider	a company or person that supplies a service	Our internet provider raised its prices.
recipient	a person who receives something	The recipient of the letter never replied.
mechanic	person who repairs machines, especially vehicles	The mechanic fixed the car's engine in an hour.
merger	combining of two companies into one	The merger between the two banks was announced today.
lab	room for scientific work, short for laboratory	The students tested the sample in the lab.
jewelry	decorative items like rings, necklaces	She keeps her jewelry in a box.
overtime	beyond the usual working hours	The staff had to work overtime to finish the order.
outstanding	extremely good; excellent	She received an award for her outstanding performance.
overnight	lasting or happening during one night	We took an overnight train to reach the coast.
logo	symbol or design representing a company	The company changed its logo last year.
newsletter	a short regular report sent to members	The school sends a newsletter every month.
photographer	a person who takes photographs	The photographer captured the wedding beautifully.
password	secret word used for access	She forgot her password and had to reset it.
prohibit	formally forbid something by law or rule	The school rules prohibit the use of phones during class.
picnic	a meal eaten outdoors	We had a picnic by the lake.
recipe	set of instructions for cooking a dish	My grandmother gave me her secret recipe for apple pie.
refreshment	a small amount of food or drink	A cold drink was the only refreshment offered after the meeting.
paperwork	documents and written record keeping	She spent the afternoon finishing the paperwork for the loan.
quit	to stop doing something, or leave a job	She decided to quit her job and travel instead.
midnight	twelve o'clock at night	The party continued until midnight last night.
productivity	the amount of work done in a period of time	The new software increased productivity in the office.
rainy	having a lot of rain	It was a rainy day, so we stayed inside.
relocate	to move to a new place	The factory will relocate to a larger city next year.
questionnaire	a set of written questions for research	Please fill out this short questionnaire about our service.
lamp	a device that gives light	She turned on the lamp beside her bed.
lately	recently, in the near past	Have you seen any good movies lately?
machinery	machines as a group, especially large ones	The farm bought new machinery this year.
presenter	person who introduces or hosts a show	The news presenter announced the results calmly and clearly.
memorandum	a formal short note or report	The memorandum explained the change in policy.
photocopier	a machine that makes paper copies	The photocopier is out of paper again.
lounge	a comfortable room for sitting and waiting	We waited in the airport lounge for two hours.
painter	someone who paints pictures or houses	The painter finished the portrait in one afternoon.
patron	person who supports or regularly uses a place	The museum thanked its wealthiest patron for the generous donation.
prescription	doctor's written order for medicine	The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics today.
productive	producing a lot; efficient	The meeting was short but very productive today.
omit	to leave something out	Do not omit your phone number on the form.
ladder	set of steps for climbing	He climbed the ladder to fix the roof.
photography	the art of taking photographs	She studies photography at the local college.
leak	a small hole letting liquid or gas escape	There is a slow leak somewhere under the kitchen sink.
occupancy	the number of people using a place	The hotel reported high occupancy in July.
proficiency	a good level of skill in something	The job requires proficiency in two languages.
renewal	the act of making something valid or new again	Your passport renewal will take three weeks.
pet	an animal kept for company	Do you have a pet at home?
minimize	to reduce something to the smallest amount possible	We should minimize waste to help the environment.
optional	available as a choice, not required	Attending the extra class is completely optional this semester.
paycheck	the money a worker is paid, or the check for it	He deposits his paycheck every Friday.
polite	having good manners, respectful	It is polite to say thank you after a meal.
protective	giving or intended to give protection	Wear protective gloves when you clean the oven.
juice	liquid from fruit or vegetables	She drinks orange juice every morning.
lane	a narrow street or road	Please stay in your lane while driving fast.
popularity	state of being liked or admired by many	The singer's popularity grew rapidly after the album release.
poster	a large printed picture or notice	There is a poster of the band on his wall.
promptly	immediately, without any delay	He promptly apologized after realizing his mistake.
knowledgeable	well informed about a subject	The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about local history.
organizer	a person who arranges or plans an event	The event organizer arranged everything from catering to seating.
overdue	later than the time it should have been done	The library book is two weeks overdue.
prediction	a statement about the future	His prediction about the match turned out to be correct.
orientation	a meeting that introduces people to a new place	New employees attend an orientation on Monday.
outlet	a socket for electricity, or a way to release energy	She plugged the lamp into the wall outlet.
packet	a small package containing something	She tore open a packet of biscuits for the kids.
plumber	person who installs and repairs pipes	We called a plumber to fix the leaking kitchen sink.
oven	an appliance for baking food	She put the cake in the oven to bake.
pant	to breathe quickly with an open mouth	The dog began to pant after the long walk.
profitable	producing financial gain	The small bakery quickly became a profitable business.
refrigerator	an appliance that keeps food cold	Put the milk back in the refrigerator, please.
reimburse	to pay money back to someone	The company will reimburse you for your travel costs.
jet	a fast aircraft	The jet flew high above the clouds.
realistic	seeing things as they really are	You need to be realistic about your chances of winning.
loyal	faithful and supportive	The dog remained loyal to its owner for years.
luncheon	a formal lunch for a group of people	The company held a luncheon for retiring staff.
microphone	a device that records or amplifies sound	She spoke into the microphone before the concert began.
overview	a short general description of something	The manager gave a quick overview of the project.
projector	a machine that shows pictures on a screen	He connected his laptop to the projector.
jog	to run slowly for exercise	She jogs around the park every morning.
leisure	free time for relaxing or fun	Reading is her favorite leisure activity.
nap	short sleep, especially during the day	She took a short nap after lunch.
reinforce	make something stronger or more solid	Steel bars reinforce the concrete walls of the building.
laundry	clothes that need washing, or the washing process	I need to do the laundry before the weekend trip.
mandatory	required by a rule or law	Safety training is mandatory for all workers.
mechanical	relating to machines or moved by machinery	The clock has an old mechanical movement inside.
pharmacy	shop that sells medicine	I need to pick up my prescription at the pharmacy.
promotional	made to advertise a product or event	The store sent a promotional email about the sale.
quarterly	happening four times a year	The company publishes a quarterly report.
malfunction	to fail to work normally	The elevator began to malfunction during rush hour.
patience	ability to wait calmly	Teaching young children requires a lot of patience.
postcard	card sent by mail with a picture	She sent a postcard from every city she visited.
prospective	expected or likely to become something	The agent showed the house to several prospective buyers.
lengthy	taking a long time, very long	After a lengthy discussion, the board approved the budget.
librarian	person who works in a library	The librarian helped me find a book on astronomy.
meantime	the time between two events	In the meantime, please have a seat.
merge	to combine or join together	The two companies decided to merge into one.
performer	person who performs for an audience	The street performer juggled fire in front of tourists.
pharmacist	person licensed to prepare and sell medicine	The pharmacist explained how often to take the new medication.
pizza	a round baked dish with cheese	We ordered a large pizza for dinner.
mask	covering worn over the face	She wore a mask to the costume party last night.
purchaser	a person who buys something	The purchaser must sign both copies.
purse	a small bag for money	She kept her keys in her purse.
realtor	a person whose job is selling houses	The realtor showed us three houses today.
rearrange	change the order or position of things	We had to rearrange the furniture to fit the sofa.
reopen	to open again	The museum will reopen after the repairs.
kilometer	a unit of distance, 1000 meters	The stadium is about one kilometer from here.
lawn	an area of short cut grass	He spent Saturday morning mowing the front lawn.
microscope	an instrument for viewing tiny objects	The students examined the cells under a microscope.
mislead	to give someone a false or wrong idea	The advertisement seemed designed to mislead customers.
misplace	put something in the wrong place	I always misplace my keys before work.
newsstand	a small stall that sells newspapers	He bought a magazine at the newsstand.
overhead	the regular costs of running a business	The company cut overhead by moving to a smaller office.
portfolio	a collection of work that shows your skills	The designer showed her portfolio at the interview.
rack	framework for holding or storing things	He hung his towel on the rack by the shower.
remodel	to change the structure or shape of something	They plan to remodel the kitchen this summer.
login	the name you use to enter a computer system	Enter your login and password to continue.
managerial	relating to managing people or work	The job requires strong managerial skills.
mineral	natural solid substance found in the earth	This water contains many healthy minerals.
motorcycle	two-wheeled vehicle with an engine	He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
necessity	something that is essential or required	Clean water is a basic necessity for survival.
planner	a notebook for plans, or a person who plans	She writes every meeting in her planner.
programmer	person who writes computer programs	The programmer fixed the bug within a few hours.
proofread	to read a text and correct its mistakes	Please proofread the report before you send it.
recruiter	a person whose job is finding new workers	A recruiter called her about a new job.
remainder	the part that is left over	She spent the remainder of the day reading quietly.
nail	thin metal pin, hard covering on fingers and toes	He hit his thumb while hammering the nail.
optimistic	hopeful and confident about the future	She remained optimistic about finding a new job soon.
pedestrian	person walking rather than driving	The driver stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street.
projection	an estimate of future amounts, or an image cast on a surface	Sales projections for next year look much stronger than expected.
landlord	person who rents property to tenants	The landlord fixed the broken heater in the apartment.
layout	the way parts are arranged on a page or in a space	I like the layout of this magazine page.
lunchtime	the time when people eat lunch	Let's meet at lunchtime to discuss the plan.
payroll	the list of workers a company pays	The company has fifty people on its payroll.
pharmaceutical	relating to medicines and drugs	She works for a large pharmaceutical company.
plausible	seeming reasonable or believable	Her explanation for the delay sounded perfectly plausible.
premium	a payment for insurance, or an extra amount	She pays a monthly premium for health insurance.
kit	a set of tools or equipment	He keeps a small first aid kit in his car.
locally	in or near the area where you are	The vegetables in this shop are grown locally.
mentor	an experienced person who guides someone	Her mentor gave her advice throughout her career.
nominate	to suggest someone for a job or prize	The staff will nominate someone for the award.
opt	to choose one thing instead of another	Many students opt for the online course.
parade	a public procession, often for celebration	Crowds gathered downtown to watch the annual parade.
physician	medical doctor	The physician recommended more rest and plenty of fluids.
polish	substance used to make a surface shine	He rubbed a layer of polish onto his leather shoes.
postage	the money paid to send something by mail	The postage for the package was quite high.
recreational	used for fun and free time activities	The park has recreational areas for children.
rehearse	to practise something before performing it	The band will rehearse the new song before the concert.
removal	the act of taking something away	The removal of the old sign took two hours.
jazz	style of music with strong rhythm	He plays the saxophone in a jazz band.
lifetime	the whole length of a person's life	He collected stamps throughout his entire lifetime.
massage	rubbing muscles to relax the body	After the long hike, she booked a massage at the spa.
maximize	to make something as large as possible	We changed the desks to maximize space.
mild	gentle or not severe	The weather has been mild this winter so far.
ongoing	still happening and not finished	The repairs are ongoing and will finish in May.
periodically	from time to time, at regular times	The machine is checked periodically for safety.
pie	baked dish with pastry and filling	Grandma baked an apple pie for the family dinner.
plug	device that connects to an electrical socket	He pushed the plug firmly into the wall socket.
recruitment	the process of finding and hiring people	The recruitment of new nurses takes months.
referee	an official who enforces rules in sport	The referee gave the player a yellow card.
referral	the act of sending someone to another person or place for help	The doctor gave her a referral to a specialist.
renown	fame for achievement	The chef earned international renown for his desserts.
locker	a small cupboard with a lock for your things	He left his books in his locker.
overlook	to fail to notice, or to have a view over	It is easy to overlook small details when working quickly.
patent	a legal right to be the only maker of an invention	The company holds a patent for the new engine.
payable	that must be paid or can be paid	The rent is payable on the first day of each month.
preliminary	coming before the main part, introductory	The preliminary results suggested the new drug was effective.
junk	old or useless things	The garage is full of old junk we should sell.
ma'am	a polite way to address a woman	Thank you, ma'am, for waiting so patiently.
mileage	the distance a vehicle has travelled	The car has low mileage for its age.
noisy	making a lot of loud sound	The street outside our hotel was very noisy.
pan	a metal pot for cooking	She fried the eggs in a hot pan.
parcel	a wrapped package sent by mail	A heavy parcel arrived for her this afternoon.
pasta	an Italian food made from flour	We had pasta with tomato sauce for dinner.
periodical	a magazine or journal published regularly	The library keeps every periodical for five years.
pill	a small round piece of medicine	She takes a pill every morning for her allergy.
portable	able to be easily carried	She bought a portable speaker for the picnic.
punctual	arriving or acting exactly on time	She is always punctual, arriving at meetings ten minutes early.
recreation	activity done for enjoyment in free time	The park offers plenty of space for recreation on weekends.
relieve	make pain or worry less severe	This medicine should relieve your headache within an hour.
reminder	something that helps you remember	I set a reminder on my phone for the meeting.
nationwide	covering or extending across an entire nation	The company launched a nationwide campaign to promote recycling.
pad	a block of paper, or a soft cushioned object	He jotted the number down on a small notepad.
paraphrase	to say something again in different words	Try to paraphrase the article in your own words.
placement	the act of putting someone in a job or place	The school arranged a work placement for her.
postal	relating to the mail delivery system	She checked the postal service's website to track her package.
publicity	public attention or promotion given to something	The film received a lot of publicity before its release.
renter	a person who pays to use a home or car	The renter pays the bill at the end of each month.
repairperson	a worker who fixes broken machines	A repairperson came to fix the washing machine.
repeatedly	again and again	She repeatedly asked him to turn down the music.
junior	lower in rank or younger	She just started as a junior manager at work.
lifestyle	the way a person lives	Eating well is part of a healthy lifestyle.
likewise	in the same way, also	He bowed politely, and she did likewise.
morale	the confidence and spirit of a group	The team morale improved after the win.
orchestra	large group of musicians playing together	The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony last night.
organizational	relating to how an organization is run	The merger required major organizational changes at both firms.
outlook	a general attitude toward life, or a forecast	Her positive outlook helped her cope with the setback.
physics	science of matter and energy	She struggled with physics during her first year.
pole	long straight stick, or Earth's axis end	He used a long pole to knock down the apples.
puzzle	a game or problem to solve	The children spent hours solving the jigsaw puzzle.
reflexive	referring back to the subject of a sentence	In this sentence, the word himself is a reflexive pronoun.
messenger	a person who carries messages	A messenger delivered the letter to the king.
paperback	a book with a soft paper cover	I bought the novel as a cheap paperback.
rebate	money paid back to a customer	The store offers a rebate on every printer.
recur	to happen again	The same problem may recur next winter.
lecturer	a person who teaches at a university	The lecturer explained the theory using a simple diagram.
meaningful	having purpose, importance, or value	They had a meaningful conversation about their future plans.
memorize	to learn something so it can be recalled exactly	Students had to memorize the poem for class.
merchant	person who buys and sells goods	The merchant sold spices at the busy market.
modification	a change or alteration made to something	The engineer suggested a small modification to the design.
occupant	a person who lives in or uses a place	The building's only occupant was an elderly widow.
overcharge	to ask someone for too much money	The garage tried to overcharge us for the repair.
oversee	to supervise a process or activity	She was hired to oversee the new construction project.
petition	a written request signed by many people	Hundreds of people signed the petition to save the park.
pillow	soft cushion for the head	She fluffed her pillow before going to sleep.
popcorn	puffed corn eaten as a snack	We shared a large bag of popcorn at the cinema.
pottery	objects made from clay	She took a pottery class at the community center.
professionally	in a skilled and serious way, as at work	She handled the complaint professionally and calmly.
publicize	bring something to public attention	The charity publicized the event through social media.
ray	a thin beam of light	A ray of sunlight came through the window.
redecorate	to paint or change the look of a room again	They plan to redecorate the living room in June.
refinery	factory that purifies raw material, such as oil	Smoke rose from the refinery on the edge of town.
refresh	act of updating or making something new again	The website needs a refresh to load the latest prices.
refundable	able to be paid back to you	The deposit is refundable if you cancel early.
reimbursement	money paid back for something you spent	She asked for reimbursement of her hotel bill.
reliability	the quality of being able to be trusted	Customers praised the reliability of the old model.
reluctant	unwilling and hesitant to do something	He was reluctant to admit that he had made a mistake.
lighter	small device used to light cigarettes	He used a lighter to light the candles.
loudly	in a loud, noisy way	He laughed loudly at the funny joke.
loyalty	quality of being faithful and supportive	Customers value loyalty from the brands they buy.
microwave	an appliance that heats food with radiation	She heated the soup quickly in the microwave.
misidentify	to wrongly say who or what someone is	It is easy to misidentify a bird from far away.
neat	tidy and orderly, or clever	Her desk was always neat and perfectly organized.
nomination	the act of proposing someone for an award or role	Her performance earned a nomination for best actress.
officially	in an official, formal way	The new mayor was officially sworn in yesterday.
outfit	a set of clothes worn together	She bought a new outfit for the job interview.
pastry	a sweet baked food made with dough	She ate a warm pastry with her coffee.
personalize	to design something for a particular person	You can personalize the phone case with your initials.
poorly	badly, not well	The letter was poorly written and hard to read.
prestigious	widely respected and admired	She won a prestigious award for her research on climate change.
purser	an officer who keeps accounts on a ship or plane	The purser handled the money on board the ship.
reassure	to remove someone's doubts or fears	She reassured her son before his first day of school.
kilogram	a unit of weight, 1000 grams	The bag of rice weighs one kilogram exactly.
layoff	the ending of jobs because there is less work	The factory announced a large layoff last week.
lightweight	weighing less than usual	This lightweight jacket is perfect for spring.
merit	quality of deserving praise or reward	The judges evaluated each essay on its merit.
necklace	jewelry worn around the neck	She wore a silver necklace to the wedding.
needy	lacking basic necessities, very poor	The charity provides food and shelter for needy families.
overpay	to pay more than something is worth	I think we overpaid for those concert tickets.
pamphlet	a thin booklet with information	The nurse gave me a pamphlet about healthy eating.
partial	not complete; only in part	The insurance only covered a partial refund of costs.
penalize	punish someone for breaking a rule	The referee penalized the team for a foul in the box.
pollute	to make air, water, or land dirty	Factories should not pollute the river with waste.
prescribe	recommend a medicine or course of treatment	The doctor prescribed antibiotics to clear up the infection.
probable	likely to happen or be true	Rain is probable later this afternoon, according to the forecast.
prominent	important and well known	A prominent scientist spoke at the conference yesterday.
rainfall	the amount of rain that falls	The region gets heavy rainfall in the summer months.
relocation	a move to a new place	The company paid for his relocation to Berlin.
jeans	trousers made of denim	She wore blue jeans to school.
journalism	the work of collecting and reporting news	She studied journalism before becoming a television reporter.
letterhead	a printed name and address at the top of paper	The offer was printed on company letterhead.
lifeguard	person who watches swimmers for safety	The lifeguard rescued a swimmer caught in the current.
modem	device that connects a computer to the internet	The internet stopped working after the modem broke.
monument	structure built to remember a person or event	The monument honors soldiers who died in the war.
mosquito	small flying insect that bites and sucks blood	A mosquito kept buzzing around my ear all night.
obligate	to make someone do something by law or duty	The contract obligates the buyer to pay in advance.
oblige	to require someone to do something	The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent monthly.
occurrence	something that happens, an event	Snow in April is a rare occurrence here.
operational	working and ready to be used	The new bridge is fully operational now.
outage	a period when a service stops working	A power outage left the whole street dark.
paralegal	an assistant who helps a lawyer with legal work	The paralegal prepared the papers for the lawyer.
partially	only in part, not completely	The road is partially closed for repairs.
pepper	a spicy seasoning, or a vegetable	He added black pepper to his soup.
permanently	in a lasting or unchanging way	The factory closed permanently after decades of operation.
plow	to turn over soil before planting	The farmer will plow the field before spring.
query	a question, especially one asking for information	Please send any query about your order to customer support.
railway	a track for trains	The railway station was crowded during rush hour.
raincoat	a coat worn to stay dry	She wore a yellow raincoat during the storm.
reconsider	think again about a decision	The board agreed to reconsider the proposal next month.
redesign	to plan or make something again in a new way	The team decided to redesign the company website.
rehearsal	a practice session before a performance	The band held a rehearsal before their big concert.
relaxation	rest and freedom from stress or tension	Yoga is a great way to find relaxation after work.
repetition	the act of doing something again	Repetition helps students memorize new vocabulary more easily.
mower	a machine for cutting grass	He fixed the mower before cutting the grass.
outdate	to make something old and no longer useful	Fast changes in software outdate old manuals.
vacation	a period of rest from work or school	We are planning a vacation to the coast.
client	a person who uses a professional's services	The lawyer met with a new client this morning.
e-book	book you read on a screen	She reads every e-book on her tablet.
airport	a place where planes take off and land	We arrived at the airport early.
reservation	an arrangement made in advance	We made a reservation at the restaurant for eight o'clock.
fax	document sent electronically over phone lines	Could you send that contract to us by fax?
sincerely	in an honest and true way	I sincerely hope you enjoy the trip.
sometime	at an unspecified point in time	We should meet for coffee sometime next week.
supervisor	a person who oversees others' work	My supervisor reviewed the report before it was submitted.
goods	items bought and sold	The truck delivered goods to the store every morning.
workshop	a room for making things, or training	He fixed the bike in his small workshop behind the house.
downtown	to or in the center of a city	We went downtown to see the new mall.
deadline	time by which something must be done	The deadline for submitting applications is next Friday.
invoice	a bill listing goods and payment owed	The supplier sent an invoice for last month's order.
brochure	a small booklet with pictures and information	She picked up a travel brochure at the airport.
accountant	person who manages financial records	The accountant checked all the company's records carefully.
clerk	a person who works in an office or shop	The clerk helped me find the right size.
résumé	a short written list of your education and work experience	She sent her résumé with the application.
enclose	surround completely, or put inside a letter	Please enclose a copy of your passport with the form.
applicant	a person who formally applies for something	Every applicant must submit their resume by Friday.
seminar	a class or meeting for discussion or training	She attended a seminar on effective time management skills.
technician	a worker skilled with machines or equipment	A technician repaired the printer in ten minutes.
cloth	material made of woven threads	She wiped the table with a cloth.
fare	the money paid for a journey	The bus fare went up by twenty cents.
traveler	a person who travels	The traveler carried a heavy backpack.
caller	person making a phone call	The caller left a message asking her to call back.
subway	a train system under a city	We took the subway to get downtown quickly.
shipment	goods sent together to a place	The shipment of books arrived two days late.
infer	to work out something from evidence	From her tone, we could infer that she was upset.
waiter	a man who serves food in a restaurant	The waiter brought our food very quickly.
warranty	a written guarantee for a product	The laptop still had six months left on its warranty.
cafeteria	a place selling simple meals	Students eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
chef	a professional cook, often in charge	The chef prepared a delicious meal for us.
elevator	a machine that carries people between floors	We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
correctly	in a right or accurate way	Make sure you spell her name correctly.
bicycle	a two-wheeled vehicle you pedal	He rides his bicycle to school.
attendant	person whose job is to serve or help others	The flight attendant brought us water.
subscription	a payment made regularly to receive something	My magazine subscription ends in June.
convenient	easy to use, causing no trouble	The new bus stop is very convenient for us.
clue	a piece of information that helps solve something	The detective found a clue near the window.
garage	a building where a car is kept or repaired	He parked his motorbike in the garage.
inventory	the goods a business has in stock	The shop checks its inventory every month.
suitcase	a case for carrying clothes when traveling	She packed her suitcase for the trip.
destination	place someone is traveling to	Paris is a popular destination for tourists in summer.
contradict	to say the opposite of, disagree with	His new statement seemed to contradict what he said yesterday.
umbrella	an object that protects you from rain	Don't forget your umbrella, it might rain later.
inference	a conclusion reached from evidence or reasoning	The detective made an inference based on the muddy footprints.
cellphone	mobile telephone	Please turn off your cellphone during the film.
compact	small and using little space	The kitchen is compact but very practical.
dentist	a doctor who treats teeth	I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
identification	official proof of who someone is	You must show identification before entering the government building.
coupon	printed ticket that gives a discount	I used a coupon to get ten percent off.
depart	leave a place, especially at the start of a journey	The train will depart from platform four.
reschedule	to change the time of a planned event	We had to reschedule the meeting for Friday.
tactic	a specific action planned to achieve a goal	Delaying the vote was a clever political tactic.
upgrade	an improvement or newer version of something	The airline offered him a free upgrade to business class.
dine	to eat dinner, especially in a restaurant	We often dine at the small restaurant near our office.
coworker	person you work with	My coworker helped me finish the report.
upcoming	happening soon	Tickets for the upcoming concert sold out fast.
cabinet	a cupboard, or a government's ministers	She kept the medicine in a small bathroom cabinet.
appliance	a device for household use	The kitchen came with all new appliances.
explanatory	serving to explain something	The manual includes explanatory diagrams for each assembly step.
instructor	person who teaches a skill	The ski instructor helped beginners learn to turn.
supermarket	a large shop that sells food	My mother buys vegetables at the supermarket every week.
valid	legally acceptable, or based on sound reasoning	Your passport must remain valid for six more months.
admission	entry permission, or a confession	Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.
underline	a line drawn under a word	Draw an underline under each new word.
electrical	relating to or powered by electricity	There was an electrical fault in the old wiring.
airplane	a machine that flies in the sky	The airplane landed at the airport.
assignment	a task given to someone	Students must submit the assignment by Friday afternoon.
exit	way out of a building or vehicle	The nearest exit is at the back of the theater.
attendee	person who is present at a meeting or event	Every attendee received a name badge.
cruise	a holiday trip on a large ship	They took a relaxing cruise around the islands.
birthday	the day someone was born, each year	Happy birthday, I hope you have a great day!
café	a small place that sells coffee and light meals	We had breakfast at a café near the station.
comprehension	the ability to understand something	The exam included a reading comprehension section.
tenant	a person who rents a home or office	The tenant pays rent on the first of each month.
sandwich	bread with food inside it	He made a cheese sandwich for his lunch.
departure	act of leaving a place	Our flight departure was delayed by two hours.
fitness	state of being physically healthy	Regular exercise is good for your overall fitness.
inconvenience	trouble or difficulty caused to someone	We are sorry for the inconvenience during the repairs.
banquet	large formal dinner for many people	The company held a banquet for its staff.
closet	small room or cupboard for storing clothes	Her coats hang in the bedroom closet.
unreal	seeming false or not like real life	The colours in the photo look unreal.
distractor	wrong answer choice in a test question	Each question has one right answer and three distractors.
expire	to come to an end or stop being valid	My passport will expire at the end of next year.
folder	a cover for holding loose papers or files	He kept all his documents in a blue folder.
sunny	bright with sunshine	It was a sunny day, so we went to the park.
calendar	a chart showing days and months	She marked her birthday on the calendar.
donation	something given, usually to charity	The charity received a generous donation from an anonymous donor.
feedback	opinions given about performance	The teacher gave detailed feedback on every student's essay.
shortly	soon, in a short time	The train will arrive shortly, so please wait here.
snack	a small amount of food	I had a snack of nuts before dinner.
warehouse	a large building for storing goods	The goods are stored in a warehouse near the port.
copier	machine that makes copies of documents	The copier is out of paper again.
beverage	drink	The ticket includes a snack and a beverage.
hungry	feeling the need to eat	I am very hungry right now.
inspection	careful examination of something	The factory passed its annual safety inspection.
aisle	a passage between rows of seats	She walked down the aisle to find snacks.
inspect	to look closely to check quality or safety	The officer will inspect the vehicle before it leaves.
soccer	a sport played with a round ball	The boys play soccer in the park every weekend.
sweater	a warm knitted piece of clothing	He wore a thick sweater in winter.
ingredient	item used to make a dish	Flour is the main ingredient in bread.
rewrite	write something again in a different way	The editor asked her to rewrite the whole chapter.
itinerary	a planned route or schedule for travel	Our itinerary includes three cities in ten days.
workplace	the place where one works	The company improved safety conditions at the workplace last year.
architect	person who designs buildings	The architect designed a modern glass office tower.
convenience	the quality of being easy to use	I love the convenience of shopping online.
eligible	qualified or entitled to something	You must be eighteen to be eligible to vote.
indoor	inside a building, not outside	We have an indoor pool at our hotel.
baggage	luggage carried while traveling	Please collect your baggage at the airport carousel.
dial	circular control or display with numbers	She turned the dial to change the radio station.
container	a box or object for holding things	She poured the soup into a plastic container.
drawer	a sliding storage box in furniture	He keeps his socks in the top drawer.
submission	the act of sending something in to be judged	The deadline for submission is Friday at noon.
bulletin	short official news report	We watched the news bulletin about the storm together.
certificate	an official document proving something	She received a certificate after completing the training course.
gym	place with equipment for exercise	She goes to the gym three times a week.
highway	a main road between towns	We drove along the highway to reach the coast.
respondent	a person who answers a survey or question	Every respondent in the survey answered all ten questions.
battery	a device that stores electric power	The remote control needs a new battery.
donate	to give something, especially to charity	Many people donate clothes to charity every winter.
skim	read quickly, or remove something from a surface	I only had time to skim the report before the meeting.
briefcase	flat case for carrying papers	He left his briefcase on the train.
dessert	sweet food eaten after a meal	We had chocolate cake for dessert last night.
impact	a strong effect or influence	The new law had a big impact on farmers.
innovative	using new ideas or methods creatively	The company is praised for its innovative approach to recycling.
inquire	to ask for information about something	She called the hotel to inquire about room prices.
venue	the place where an event happens	They booked a large venue for the wedding reception.
commuter	person who travels to work each day	Every commuter on the train looked tired.
advisor	person who gives expert advice	My academic advisor helped me choose the course.
cartridge	small container that fits into a machine	The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
cloudy	having many clouds in the sky	It is cloudy and might rain today.
shopper	a person who is shopping	The mall was full of shoppers before the holidays.
tag	a small label attached to an item	The price tag was still attached to the new shirt.
announcer	person who reads news or information aloud	The announcer read the flight number twice.
aspect	a particular part or feature	Safety is an important aspect of the new design.
audit	an official check of financial records	The company faced a full audit after the complaint.
contractor	a person or firm hired to do building work	We hired a contractor to renovate the kitchen.
download	to copy data from the internet to a device	You can download the app for free.
stadium	a large place for sports events	Thousands of fans filled the stadium last night.
terminal	building where passengers depart or arrive	We waited near the terminal for our connecting flight.
weekday	a day that is not the weekend	I go to work every weekday.
bonus	extra money or a reward given	She received a bonus for her great work.
cart	small vehicle for carrying things	He pushed the shopping cart to the car.
delicious	having a very good taste	This soup is absolutely delicious.
ink	colored liquid used for writing	The pen ran out of ink halfway through the exam.
supervise	to watch over and direct an activity	A lifeguard must supervise the pool at all times.
waitress	a woman who serves food in a restaurant	The waitress smiled and gave us the menu.
cleaner	a person or product that cleans	The cleaner mops the office floor every evening.
developer	person or company that builds or creates something	A developer plans to build houses on the empty field.
headquarter	to have a company main office in a place	The bank is headquartered in a small town.
shuttle	a bus or train that travels back and forth	A free shuttle takes guests to the airport.
stationery	paper, envelopes and other writing materials	The office ordered new stationery and pens.
subscribe	to pay regularly to receive something	I subscribe to two magazines about photography.
alike	similar, resembling each other	The twins look so alike that people often confuse them.
flavor	taste of food or drink	This ice cream has a strong chocolate flavor.
administrative	relating to managing an organization	She handles all the administrative tasks in the office.
authorize	to give official permission for something	Only the manager can authorize a refund this large.
commonly	usually, in most cases	This herb is commonly used in Italian cooking.
distribution	act of giving something out or spreading it	The company controls the distribution of its products.
sofa	a long soft seat for sitting	We relaxed on the sofa after a long day.
accommodate	to provide space for, or meet a need	The new hall can accommodate three hundred guests.
affordable	priced reasonably, not too expensive	They finally found an affordable apartment near downtown.
annoy	to make someone a little angry	Loud noises at night really annoy my neighbor.
commute	to travel regularly between home and work	She commutes to the city by train every morning.
coordinate	to organize different parts so they work together	Two teachers coordinate the school trip.
authority	power to give orders, or official body	The manager has the authority to approve new hires.
flu	common illness like a bad cold	She stayed home from work because she had the flu.
captain	the leader of a ship, plane, or team	The captain guided the ship through the storm.
installation	the act of putting equipment in place	The installation of the new printer took an hour.
trainer	a person who teaches or coaches skills	Her personal trainer designed a workout plan for the marathon.
availability	the state of being available or ready to use	Check room availability before booking your trip.
bargain	something bought for a low price	I found a real bargain at the sale today.
complimentary	given free, or expressing praise	The hotel offered a complimentary breakfast to all guests.
hike	a long walk in the countryside	We went on a long hike in the mountains.
trainee	a person being trained for a job	The new trainee shadowed a nurse for her first week.
transaction	an act of buying, selling or exchanging	The bank sent a receipt for every transaction.
unhappy	not happy, feeling sad	He looked unhappy after the meeting.
verify	to check that something is true	Please verify your email address before you log in.
automobile	car	The factory builds parts for automobiles.
courier	person or company that carries packages	A courier delivered the package this morning.
incomplete	not finished or missing a part	Your application is incomplete without a photo.
baseball	a game played with a bat and ball	The boys play baseball after school.
dock	a platform where ships load or unload	The fishing boats were tied up at the dock.
seldom	not often, rarely happening	He seldom goes out on weeknights because of work.
signature	a person's name written by hand	Please put your signature at the bottom of the form.
worldwide	throughout the whole world	This brand is sold worldwide.
carrier	a person or thing that carries or transmits something	The airline is the country's main carrier for cargo.
designate	to officially choose or name something	The city will designate this area as a park.
exclusive	limited to a particular group, or not shared	The hotel offers an exclusive deal for members only.
grocery	a shop that sells food, or food bought there	I stopped at the grocery store for milk.
homework	school work done at home	I finished my homework before dinner.
suite	a set of connected rooms	They stayed in a hotel suite with two bedrooms.
thorough	complete and careful in every detail	The mechanic gave the car a thorough inspection.
bookstore	a shop that sells books	I bought a novel at the bookstore.
cater	to provide food and drink for an event	A local company will cater the wedding.
dental	relating to the teeth	She scheduled a dental appointment for next Tuesday.
duration	the length of time something lasts	The flight's duration was almost eleven hours.
salad	a cold dish of mixed vegetables	I would like a fresh salad for lunch, please.
stack	a neat pile of things	He left a stack of papers on the desk.
delegate	a person sent to represent others	Each country sent a delegate to the summit.
salesperson	a person whose job is selling goods	The salesperson helped me choose the right laptop model.
calculator	device used to do calculations	She used a calculator to check her math homework quickly.
completion	the act of finishing something	The bridge is scheduled for completion next spring.
defect	fault that makes something not perfect	The phone had a small defect in the screen.
garbage	waste material to throw away	Please take out the garbage tonight.
spite	a desire to annoy or hurt someone	She broke the vase out of pure spite toward him.
bathroom	a room with a toilet and sink	The bathroom is at the end of the hall.
cab	a car that carries passengers for money	We took a cab to the airport this morning.
correspondence	communication by exchanging letters or messages	They kept up a regular correspondence for over a decade.
sculpture	a work of art carved or shaped	The artist created a huge sculpture out of stone.
anniversary	the yearly date of a past event	We celebrated our wedding anniversary at a restaurant.
buffet	meal where guests serve themselves from a table	The hotel serves a breakfast buffet until ten.
defective	not working correctly because of a fault	The store replaced the defective battery.
ice cream	a sweet frozen dessert	The kids ordered ice cream after dinner.
urgent	needing immediate action	He received an urgent message asking him to call back immediately.
annually	once every year	The festival is held annually in the town square.
basketball	a game where players shoot a ball into a hoop	She is good at playing basketball.
delete	remove or erase something	Please delete that file from your computer.
illogical	not based on clear reasons	His plan sounds illogical to me.
textbook	a book used for studying a subject	Open your textbook to page ten.
accurately	correctly, precisely	The map shows the route accurately for hikers.
cabin	small wooden house or ship room	We rented a wooden cabin by the lake for summer.
conductor	a person who leads an orchestra	The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
inspector	an official who checks that rules are followed	The inspector examined the restaurant's kitchen for health violations.
intern	a student who works somewhere to get experience	The intern helped organize the files all summer.
semester	half of a school year	The new semester begins in early September.
confirmation	statement confirming something	We received confirmation of the booking within an hour.
congratulation	words of praise for someone's success	He sent a short note of congratulation.
expertise	special skill or knowledge in a subject	We need someone with expertise in tax law.
graph	diagram showing relationships between numbers	The graph shows how sales increased over five years.
taker	a person who accepts or takes something	She offered the old bike for free but found no taker.
utility	usefulness, or a public service like electricity	The company praised the tool's utility for small businesses.
voucher	a paper that can be used instead of money	The hotel gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
banker	a person who works at a bank	The banker explained the loan terms carefully.
behalf	as a representative of someone	He accepted the award on behalf of the whole team.
seller	a person or business that sells something	The online seller shipped my order within two days.
sidewalk	a path for walking beside a road	Children rode their bikes along the sidewalk.
sightsee	to visit famous places as a tourist	We had one free day to sightsee in Rome.
soup	a liquid food made with vegetables or meat	My mother made hot soup for dinner tonight.
transit	the act of traveling across or through a place	The goods were damaged somewhere in transit.
wallet	a small case for carrying money	He forgot his wallet at the restaurant.
cashier	person who takes payments in a shop	The cashier gave me a receipt.
casual	relaxed, not formal	He wore casual clothes to the informal weekend gathering.
drill	a tool for making holes, or a practice exercise	He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.
fountain	structure that sends up water for decoration	Children love throwing coins into the fountain.
retailer	a business that sells goods to the public	The retailer offered a discount on all winter clothing.
vacancy	an unoccupied job or room	The hotel had one vacancy left for the weekend.
bench	a long seat for several people	We sat on a bench in the park.
cumulative	growing by adding one amount after another	The cumulative total of sales rose all year.
directory	book or list of names and addresses	Her number is not in the phone directory.
disposal	the act of getting rid of something	The city offers free disposal of old furniture.
housekeeper	person employed to manage a household	The housekeeper cleaned every room before the guests arrived.
internship	a short period of work done for training	She got a summer internship at a law firm.
subscriber	a person who pays regularly to receive something	Every subscriber gets the magazine on the first day of the month.
booklet	a small thin book, often with instructions	The booklet explains how to set up the new device.
conditioner	liquid used to make hair soft	She uses conditioner after washing her hair.
enroll	to register for a course	She decided to enroll in a night class.
frustrate	to make someone annoyed because of a problem	Slow internet can frustrate even patient people.
garment	piece of clothing	Each garment in the shop is carefully hand sewn.
specification	a detailed description of requirements	The engineer checked the specifications before ordering parts.
auto	car	He works at an auto repair shop downtown.
decorate	to make something look more attractive	We decorated the living room for the holiday party.
deduction	a conclusion by reasoning, or amount subtracted	His clever deduction solved the mystery in minutes.
definite	clearly certain or decided	We still need a definite answer by tomorrow morning.
economical	giving good value, not wasteful	This small car is very economical on fuel.
efficiently	in a way that uses little time or effort	The new machine works more efficiently than the old one.
flyer	a small printed sheet used to advertise something	They handed out a flyer about the new gym.
franchise	the right to run a business using a known brand	He bought a coffee shop franchise last year.
generous	willing to give freely	It was very generous of you to donate so much.
interrupt	to stop someone speaking or something happening	Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone.
showroom	a large room where goods are shown to buyers	The new cars are on display in the showroom.
vegetarian	not eating meat or fish	The restaurant offers several tasty vegetarian dishes on its menu.
administrator	person who manages an organization or system	The school administrator answered all of our questions.
broker	person who buys and sells for other people	A broker helped them sell the apartment.
cancellation	act of stopping something that was planned	We received a cancellation for tonight's table.
confidential	meant to be kept secret	The file is confidential and stays in the office.
thoroughly	in a complete and careful way	The detective thoroughly searched the apartment for clues.
trash	waste material to be thrown away	Please take the trash out before you leave.
usage	the way something is used	Water usage tends to increase significantly during hot summer months.
windy	having a lot of wind	It was too windy to fly a kite.
automate	to make a process run automatically	The factory automated most of its assembly line.
ferry	boat that carries passengers regularly across water	We took the ferry across the river to the island.
finalize	to make a plan or deal complete	We will finalize the contract on Monday.
incur	to bring a cost or penalty on oneself	Late payments will incur an additional fee each month.
instruct	to teach, or to give an official order	The manual will instruct you on how to assemble the desk.
shortage	a lack of something needed	The country is facing a serious water shortage.
spacious	having a lot of space, roomy	The new apartment feels bright and spacious.
accomplishment	something done successfully	Finishing the marathon was a real accomplishment.
accustom	make used to something	It took months to accustom myself to the new schedule.
clinic	place for medical treatment	She visited the local clinic for a routine checkup.
desktop	a desk computer, or its home screen	I saved the file directly onto my desktop.
sender	the person who sends something	The letter came back to the sender.
vacuum	a machine that cleans by sucking, or a space with no air	He used a vacuum to clean the carpet.
wireless	working without wires or cables	The hotel offers free wireless internet.
yearly	happening once every year	The club holds a yearly meeting in May.
appreciation	recognition of the value of something	She showed her appreciation with a warm thank you note.
cargo	goods carried by a ship, plane or truck	The ship carried cargo from three countries.
cooperate	to work together toward a shared goal	The two departments agreed to cooperate on the new project.
distract	to draw attention away from something	Loud music can easily distract students during exams.
dividend	share of profit paid to shareholders	The company paid a small dividend to its owners.
exemption	official permission not to do or pay something	Students can apply for an exemption from the fee.
furnish	put furniture into a room	They plan to furnish the new apartment next month.
hourly	happening or paid every hour	The factory offers a fair hourly wage to all workers.
residential	relating to homes rather than businesses	The new mall was built in a quiet residential area.
scholarship	money awarded to support a student's studies	She won a scholarship to study medicine abroad.
seeker	a person who is looking for something	The job seeker sent out twenty applications.
temporarily	for a limited period of time	The road will be temporarily closed for repairs.
towel	cloth used to dry your body	I need a clean towel after my shower.
unattended	left alone without anyone watching	Do not leave your bags unattended at the station.
accessible	able to be reached or used easily	The new building is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
afterward	later, after that	We had dinner and went to the cinema afterward.
apology	statement expressing regret	He wrote a sincere apology to his old friend.
assemble	to gather people or put parts together	It took an hour to assemble the new bookshelf.
automatic	working by itself, without a person	This car has an automatic transmission, not manual.
boardroom	room where a company's directors meet	The managers met in the boardroom at nine.
carpenter	someone who builds things from wood	The carpenter built a new shelf for the kitchen.
caterer	person or company that supplies food for events	The caterer arrived two hours before the party.
classify	arrange into groups by type	Scientists classify animals according to shared physical features.
consultation	a meeting to discuss or get advice	The doctor scheduled a consultation for the following week.
durable	long lasting and hard wearing	These hiking boots are durable enough for years of use.
glove	clothing that covers and protects the hand	She wore a warm glove on each hand.
hardware	physical parts of a computer or tools	The store sells both computer hardware and gardening tools.
revision	a change made to improve something	The final draft needed one more round of revision.
strictly	in a strict manner, without exception	Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the hospital building.
tomato	a soft red fruit used in cooking	She sliced a tomato for the salad.
tray	a flat container for carrying items	She carried the tray of drinks carefully to the table.
vendor	a person or company that sells something	A street vendor sold us hot chestnuts.
withdrawal	the act of taking something back, or leaving	He made a large withdrawal from his savings account.
anytime	at any moment, whenever	Call me anytime you need help.
badge	a small item worn to show identity or achievement	The officer showed his badge before entering the building.
brake	a device used to stop a vehicle	He pressed the brake to stop the car.
calculation	process of working out a number	His calculation of the total was wrong by ten dollars.
coordinator	person who organizes an activity or group	The event coordinator sent us the schedule.
costly	expensive, costing a lot	Repairing the roof turned out to be very costly.
equip	to supply with necessary items	The gym is well equipped with modern machines.
excursion	a short trip for pleasure	The class went on an excursion to the museum.
graphic	vivid and detailed, or visual	The movie contained some very graphic violence.
inexperience	lack of skill or knowledge from practice	His inexperience showed during the first interview.
resignation	the act of formally quitting a job	He submitted his resignation letter to the company yesterday.
reviewer	a person who writes an opinion about a book or film	One reviewer said the film was too long.
terminate	to bring something to an end	The company may terminate the contract in June.
translation	text converted from one language into another	The English translation of the novel took two years.
unfamiliar	not known or recognized	The tourists wandered through unfamiliar streets at night.
actress	female actor in film or theater	The actress won an award for her latest film role.
adjacent	next to or very near something	Our office is adjacent to the train station.
alternate	to switch back and forth between things	The two singers alternate verses throughout the song.
congratulate	praise someone for an achievement	Friends gathered to congratulate her on the new job.
escort	to go with someone to protect or guide them	A guard will escort you to the meeting room.
inexpensive	not costing much money, cheap	This restaurant serves good, inexpensive meals.
soap	a substance used for washing	Wash your hands with soap and water.
spokesperson	a person who speaks officially for a group	A spokesperson for the company answered the questions.
superior	higher in quality, rank, or status	This brand offers superior quality at a fair price.
airfare	price of a plane ticket	The hotel price does not include the airfare.
bake	to cook food in an oven	My mom likes to bake cookies on Sundays.
businessperson	person who works in business	Her father was a successful businessperson.
considerably	to a large or noticeable degree	Prices have risen considerably since last year.
faulty	not working correctly, defective	The store replaced the faulty phone free of charge.
hobby	an activity done for pleasure	Painting is my favorite hobby.
informal	casual, not following strict rules or ceremony	The meeting had an informal atmosphere with no strict agenda.
statistics	numerical data collected and analyzed	The report includes statistics on unemployment across the country.
tunnel	an underground passage	The train passed through a long tunnel under the mountain.
unlimited	without limit or restriction	The new phone plan offers unlimited data for a flat fee.
vitamin	a substance essential for healthy nutrition	Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C.
zoo	a place that keeps wild animals	We saw lions and tigers at the zoo.
alert	to warn someone of danger or a problem	The security guard alerted us to the fire exit.
auditorium	large room where an audience sits	The concert filled the school auditorium.
celebrity	famous or well-known person	The celebrity signed autographs for fans outside the theater.
deduct	to take an amount away from a total	The company will deduct tax from your salary.
disruption	break in the normal order of something	Heavy snow caused disruption to the bus service.
electrician	a person who repairs electrical systems	We called an electrician to fix the wiring.
enthusiastic	showing strong excitement or interest	The crowd gave an enthusiastic welcome to the team.
graduation	completion of a course of study	Her parents flew in for her graduation ceremony.
icy	very cold, or covered with ice	The roads were icy after the storm last night.
irregular	not following the usual pattern or rule	Go is an irregular verb in English.
statue	a figure made of stone or metal	There is a famous statue in the park.
steadily	in a gradual, consistent way	The company's profits have grown steadily over the years.
stockholder	a person who owns shares in a company	Every stockholder received a letter about the meeting.
vacant	empty, not occupied	The apartment upstairs has been vacant for months.
accessory	extra item added to something	She bought a matching accessory for her new dress.
assembly	a group of people gathered together, or putting parts together	The whole school gathered for the morning assembly.
basket	a container made of woven material	She put the apples in a wooden basket.
certification	the process of officially confirming qualification	The engineer needed certification before working on the project.
closure	the act of shutting something permanently	The factory closure left hundreds of workers unemployed.
dislike	a feeling of not liking something	She has a strong dislike for loud noises.
downstairs	to or on a lower floor	She ran downstairs to answer the door.
expiration	end of a period when something can be used	Check the expiration date on the milk.
headache	pain in the head	I have a headache today.
jam	a sweet spread made from fruit	She spread strawberry jam on her toast.
sleeve	part of a garment covering the arm	She rolled up her sleeve before washing the dishes.
suburb	a residential area at a city's edge	They moved to a quiet suburb outside the city center.
takeover	the act of gaining control of a company	The takeover of the small bank was announced today.
unsure	not certain, lacking confidence	She was unsure whether to accept the job offer.
upstairs	on or to a higher floor	The bedrooms are upstairs in this house.
verbal	spoken rather than written	They reached a verbal agreement before signing the contract.
visa	official document allowing entry to a country	We need to apply for a visa before our trip abroad.
wildlife	wild animals in their habitat	The national park protects a wide range of local wildlife.
workforce	all the people who work for a company or country	The factory has a workforce of two hundred people.
absent	not present, away	Three students were absent from class this morning.
accumulate	to gather or increase gradually over time	Dust began to accumulate on the shelves we never cleaned.
appraisal	official judgement of value or quality	The bank asked for an appraisal of the house.
apprentice	someone learning a trade from a skilled worker	He started as an apprentice in his uncle's workshop.
businessman	a man who runs or owns a business	Her father is a successful businessman in the city.
ceiling	the upper interior surface of a room	A large chandelier hung from the high ceiling.
colorful	having many bright colors	The market was full of colorful fruits and cloth.
compensate	to pay someone for loss or damage	The airline agreed to compensate passengers for the delay.
costume	clothing worn to represent a character	She wore a pirate costume to the Halloween party.
editorial	a newspaper article giving opinion	The editorial criticized the new government policy sharply.
effectiveness	the quality of producing intended results	Studies confirmed the effectiveness of the new vaccine.
facilitate	to make an action easier	New software can facilitate communication between remote teams.
firefighter	person who puts out fires	The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
gasoline	fuel used in car engines	We stopped to buy gasoline before the trip.
inappropriate	not suitable for the situation	That joke was inappropriate for a work meeting.
Internet	the global network connecting computers	We use the Internet every single day.
safely	without harm or risk	Please drive safely on the icy roads tonight.
simplify	make something easier to understand or do	The new app aims to simplify the payment process.
specialty	a particular skill, or a signature dish	Grilled seafood is the restaurant's most famous specialty.
tech	technology, or the industry that makes it	She works for a small tech company in the city.
unexpected	not expected, surprising	We received an unexpected visit from her parents yesterday.
unspecified	not stated or named clearly	The letter came from an unspecified address.
adhere	to stick to, or comply with	Employees must adhere to the company's safety rules.
bankrupt	to cause someone to lose all their money	The lawsuit nearly managed to bankrupt the small company.
caution	great care to avoid danger	Drivers should proceed with caution near the school zone.
clip	short extract, or small fastener	He shared a short clip from the concert online.
comply	act according to a rule or request	All employees must comply with the safety regulations.
diner	small cheap restaurant, or a person eating a meal	We had eggs and coffee at a roadside diner.
duplicate	an exact copy of something	Please keep a duplicate of the signed contract.
eager	very keen or enthusiastic to do something	The students were eager to start the new project.
economist	an expert in economics	The economist predicted a slow recovery next year.
embassy	the official residence of a diplomatic mission	We applied for a visa at the embassy.
fasten	close or attach something firmly	Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
harmful	causing damage or injury	Smoking is harmful to your lungs.
informative	giving useful information	The documentary was very informative about ocean life.
institute	organization for education or research	She works at a research institute in Berlin.
satisfactory	good enough to be acceptable	His exam results were satisfactory but not particularly outstanding.
seasonal	happening only at certain times of year	Many stores hire extra staff for seasonal holiday work.
separately	apart from each other, not together	Please wrap each gift separately before putting them away.
turnover	the rate at which workers leave and are replaced	The restaurant has a high turnover of staff.
unnecessary	not needed or required	Try not to spend money on unnecessary things.
accordingly	in a way that fits the situation	Prices rose, so we adjusted our budget accordingly.
apple	a round fruit with red or green skin	She ate a red apple for a snack.
applicable	able to be used in a certain case	The discount is applicable only to members.
auction	public sale where things go to the highest bidder	The painting sold for a high price at the auction.
balcony	a small platform outside a window	We had breakfast on the hotel balcony.
basement	room below ground level	We store old furniture in the basement of our house.
beforehand	before a particular event happens	Please let us know beforehand if you're coming.
culinary	relating to cooking	The chef teaches culinary skills to students.
documentary	film or program about real events and facts	We watched a documentary about ocean pollution last night.
downturn	period when business or the economy gets worse	Sales fell during the economic downturn.
earthquake	a sudden shaking of the ground	The earthquake destroyed many houses in the city.
elegant	graceful and stylish in appearance	She wore an elegant gown to the awards ceremony.
excessive	more than necessary or reasonable	The doctor warned against excessive use of painkillers.
generic	not sold under a brand name, or very general	The generic medicine costs much less than the brand.
runner	a person who runs in a race	The runner finished the marathon in record time.
sock	soft clothing worn on the foot	He lost one sock in the laundry.
spam	unwanted email sent to many people	My inbox was full of spam this morning.
surf	the waves breaking near the shore	The children played happily in the surf at the beach.
timetable	a plan showing when things happen	Check the timetable before catching the train.
vase	a container used to hold flowers	She put fresh flowers in the glass vase.
aboard	on a ship, train, or plane	All passengers must be aboard before the plane departs.
advancement	progress or a move to a higher position	Her hard work led to a quick career advancement.
advertiser	person or company that pays for advertisements	The magazine lost its biggest advertiser last year.
alternatively	as another possible choice	You can pay by card, or alternatively, use cash.
amuse	to entertain someone or make them laugh	The clown tried to amuse the crying toddler.
attorney	lawyer	She hired an attorney to read the contract.
authorization	official permission to do something	You need written authorization to enter the lab.
campus	the land and buildings of a school	There is a big library on the university campus.
candy	a sweet snack made with sugar	The children shared a bag of candy.
certify	to officially confirm as true or qualified	The lab will certify that the water is safe to drink.
checkout	place where you pay for goods	There was a long line at the supermarket checkout.
chemistry	science of substances and reactions	She studies chemistry at the university every afternoon.
circulation	the movement of something around a system	Exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.
concierge	hotel worker who helps guests with requests	The concierge called a taxi for us.
consent	permission for something to happen	The doctor needed the patient's consent before starting treatment.
consistently	always in the same way	She consistently arrives before the others.
cookie	a small sweet baked snack	She baked chocolate chip cookies.
deck	a flat outdoor platform, or ship's floor	We relaxed on the wooden deck behind the house.
descriptive	describing something in detail	The author used vivid, descriptive language in her novel.
detach	to separate or disconnect something	You can detach the hood from this jacket.
documentation	official papers that prove or explain something	Bring all the documentation for your visa.
entrepreneur	a person who starts businesses	The young entrepreneur launched her first company at twenty.
exceptional	unusually good or unique	The chef prepared an exceptional meal for the guests.
familiarize	to make someone know something well	New employees must familiarize themselves with the safety rules.
hotline	a phone number for quick help or advice	Call the hotline if you need help at night.
intonation	the rise and fall of the voice in speech	Her intonation rises at the end of a question.
invention	something created for the first time	The wheel was an important invention for humans.
irritate	to annoy someone, to cause discomfort to skin	The loud noise began to irritate the neighbors.
salesman	a man who sells goods	The salesman convinced her to buy a new car.
sauna	a heated room used for relaxation	We relaxed in the sauna after our morning hike.
smoothly	in an easy, smooth way	The meeting went smoothly without any problems.
sunshine	light and heat from the sun	The children played outside in the warm sunshine.
tow	to pull a vehicle with a rope or chain	A truck came to tow the broken car away.
translator	a person who converts text between languages	The translator worked closely with the author on the edits.
tuition	money paid for instruction, or teaching itself	College tuition has risen sharply over the past decade.
unavailable	not able to be obtained or reached	The doctor was unavailable for an appointment until Friday.
violation	an act of breaking a rule or law	Parking here is a violation of the city rules.
webpage	a single page on a website	The address of the webpage is at the bottom.
acceptance	act of agreeing to accept	His acceptance into the university made his parents proud.
allocate	to give out part of something for a purpose	The city will allocate more money to public parks.
ambitious	having a strong desire to succeed	She is an ambitious young lawyer with big career goals.
appendix	extra information added at the end of a book	The full data appears in the appendix of the report.
booth	a small enclosed stall or compartment	We booked a quiet booth at the back of the diner.
clarify	to make something clearer or easier to understand	Could you clarify what you meant by that comment?
classmate	a student in the same class as you	She studied for the test with a classmate.
compile	to gather information into one collection	The researcher compiled data from hundreds of surveys.
correction	change that fixes a mistake	The teacher made a small correction to his essay.
customize	to change something to suit a person's needs	You can customize the app screen with your own colors.
dedication	strong commitment to a task or purpose	Her dedication to the project impressed the entire team.
diagnose	to say what illness or fault something has	The doctor was able to diagnose the problem quickly.
discontinue	to stop making or doing something	The company will discontinue that model next year.
dishwasher	machine that washes plates and cutlery	Just put the plates straight into the dishwasher.
drought	a long period without rain	The drought damaged crops across the entire region.
economize	spend or use less, save resources	The family economized by cooking meals at home.
entrée	the main dish of a meal	The entrée came with rice and vegetables.
firework	device that explodes with light	We watched the firework display over the river.
freight	goods moved by ship, train or truck	The train carries freight across the country.
fry	a young, newly hatched fish	The fisherman released the tiny fry back into the lake.
gallon	unit of liquid measurement	The car uses about one gallon of fuel every hour.
gardener	person who takes care of a garden	The gardener trimmed the hedges every Saturday morning.
ideally	in a perfect situation, most preferably	Ideally, we should leave before the traffic gets bad.
inclusive	including everyone, excluding no group	The company wants a more inclusive hiring process.
insufficient	not enough for a particular purpose	There was insufficient evidence to convict the suspect.
introductory	coming at the start, made for beginners	The introductory chapter explains the basic ideas.
rumor	a story that may not be true	There is a rumor that the store is closing soon.
scarf	cloth worn around the neck	He wrapped a warm scarf around his neck.
seaside	the area near the sea	We spent our holiday at the seaside last summer.
shorten	to make something shorter	Can you shorten this report to two pages?
specially	for a particular purpose	This cake was specially made for her birthday party.
spill	to accidentally let liquid fall out	Be careful not to spill your coffee.
spouse	a husband or wife	You may bring your spouse to the dinner.
subtract	to take one number away from another	You need to subtract the discount from the total price.
tablet	small touchscreen computer, or a pill	She reads e-books on her tablet every night.
ton	a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms	The ship carried more than a ton of cargo.
vend	to sell something, especially in small amounts	The shop has a licence to vend food on the street.
yoga	exercises for body and mind wellbeing	She practices yoga every morning to stay calm and flexible.
accent	distinctive way of pronouncing words	She speaks English with a strong French accent.
advisory	giving advice or recommendations	The committee only has an advisory role in decisions.
asleep	sleeping, not awake	The baby finally fell asleep after crying.
authentic	real and not a copy	The shop sells authentic Italian cheese.
bakery	shop that sells bread and cakes	We bought fresh croissants from the bakery on the corner.
carton	cardboard box or container	She poured milk from a fresh carton into her cup.
compartment	separate section inside something	I keep my passport in a small compartment of my bag.
compatible	able to work or exist together	Make sure the new printer is compatible with your laptop.
consumption	act of using up resources	Water consumption rises sharply during the summer months.
conveniently	in a way that is easy or suitable	The hotel is conveniently located near the train station.
cosmetic	product used to improve a person's appearance	She keeps her cosmetics in a small bag.
courtesy	polite behavior showing respect for others	He held the door open as a simple courtesy.
creativity	the ability to create new ideas	The workshop encourages creativity among young students.
disagreement	difference of opinion between people	They had a disagreement about where to go on vacation.
disappointment	feeling of sadness from unmet expectations	Losing the final match was a huge disappointment.
dissatisfy	to fail to please someone	Long waiting times dissatisfy even loyal customers.
enjoyable	giving pleasure or enjoyment	We had a really enjoyable time at the beach.
faculty	mental ability, or university department	The medical faculty accepted only a small number of students.
favorable	showing approval, or advantageous	The reviews for the new restaurant were very favorable.
foreman	worker who supervises other workers	The foreman checked every worker's safety equipment each morning.
forum	a place or website for public discussion	She asked her question in an online forum.
founder	a person who starts a company or group	The founder of the company still works there.
fundraise	to collect money for a cause or group	The students will fundraise for a new library.
graphics	visual images on a screen or page	The new video game has stunning graphics and sound.
handy	useful or convenient	This little tool is very handy for small repairs.
hazardous	dangerous, risky to health or safety	Workers must wear masks when handling hazardous chemicals.
healthcare	the service of caring for people health	Good healthcare should be available to everyone.
humidity	the amount of water in the air	The humidity makes the summer feel hotter.
influential	having great power to affect people or events	She became one of the most influential leaders of her generation.
restroom	a room with a toilet in a public place	The restroom is at the end of the hallway.
silently	without making any sound	The cat moved silently across the wooden floor.
spa	a place offering health and beauty treatments	We spent the weekend relaxing at a luxury spa.
spreadsheet	a computer program for organizing tabular data	She entered all the sales figures into a spreadsheet.
stapler	a tool that joins papers with small metal pins	Can I borrow your stapler for these papers?
streamline	to make a process simpler and faster	The manager wants to streamline the hiring process.
substantially	to a large or significant extent	Sales have increased substantially since last quarter.
teller	bank employee who handles transactions	The bank teller helped her deposit the check.
tidy	neat and well organized	Please keep your bedroom tidy.
toll	a road fee, or a serious loss	The war's death toll continued to rise each week.
toner	the powder used to print in a laser printer	The printer stopped when the toner ran out.
urgently	in a way that requires immediate action	The hospital urgently needs more blood donors this week.
walkway	a path for people to walk on	A covered walkway joins the two buildings.
absorb	soak up, take in	The towel can absorb a lot of water quickly.
administer	to manage or be responsible for something	A local team administers the scholarship fund.
ample	more than enough, plentiful	There was ample time to finish the exam calmly.
antique	old valuable object	She collects antiques from the eighteenth century.
bean	a small seed used as food	She added beans to the soup.
browse	to look through something casually, or shop without buying	She likes to browse the bookstore on rainy afternoons.
bye	a short way to say goodbye	She waved and said bye at the door.
careless	not paying enough attention	A careless mistake cost him the entire chess match.
collector	a person who collects things as a hobby	He is a passionate collector of vintage postage stamps.
conform	behave according to expected standards	Students were expected to conform to the strict dress code.
congestion	state of being too full or blocked	Traffic congestion makes the drive slow.
contradiction	a statement that opposes another	There was a clear contradiction between his two stories.
contrary	opposite in nature or direction	Contrary to the forecast, the weather turned out sunny.
diploma	a certificate awarded for completing a course	She proudly hung her diploma on the office wall.
distributor	a company or person that supplies goods	The distributor delivers products to stores across the region.
dive	jump headfirst into water	He took a perfect dive off the high board.
energetic	full of energy and enthusiasm	The children were energetic and ran around all day.
environmentally	relating to the natural environment	The factory was redesigned to operate environmentally responsibly.
escalator	a moving staircase that carries people between floors	We took the escalator up to the second floor.
exotic	unusual and from a distant place	They tasted many exotic fruits during their trip abroad.
fabric	cloth made from woven material	She chose a soft cotton fabric for the new curtains.
generalization	broad statement based on limited facts	It's an unfair generalization to say all teenagers are lazy.
guidance	help or advice given	The students received guidance from their career counselor.
gum	chewing substance, or tissue around teeth	She chewed a piece of gum during the entire movie.
hesitant	not sure and slow to act	He was hesitant to answer the difficult question.
indicator	a sign that shows what something is like	Sales are a good indicator of customer interest.
individually	one at a time, separately	The teacher spoke to each child individually.
snowy	covered with snow	We enjoy walking on snowy mountain trails.
steak	a thick slice of meat	He ordered a steak for dinner.
sticker	small adhesive label or picture	The kids covered their notebooks with colorful stickers.
telecommunication	the sending of messages over long distances	He works in telecommunication and installs phone lines.
timely	happening at a suitable time	Her timely warning saved them from a serious mistake.
uncomfortable	not comfortable, causing discomfort	This chair is really uncomfortable to sit in.
amenity	useful or pleasant feature of a place	Free parking is a useful amenity for guests.
approximate	close to a value but not exact	Give me an approximate time when the package will arrive.
await	to wait for someone or something	Passengers await their flight in the crowded terminal.
barbecue	an outdoor meal cooked over fire	We had a family barbecue in the backyard.
beginner	a person who is new at something	This yoga class is designed for a beginner.
biology	the study of living organisms	We are learning about cells in biology class today.
blanket	a thick cloth used for warmth	She wrapped the baby in a warm blanket.
chairperson	person who leads a meeting or committee	The chairperson opened the meeting on time.
charitable	connected with helping people in need	The bakery gives bread to a charitable group.
checkup	medical examination to see if you are healthy	I go to the dentist for a checkup twice a year.
cooler	a container that keeps things cold	We packed drinks and ice in the cooler.
crane	tall machine for lifting heavy things	A tall crane lifted the steel beams.
dealership	business that sells cars for a company	He bought the truck from a local dealership.
dependable	reliable and trustworthy	He is a dependable friend who always keeps promises.
disconnect	to break a connection between things	Please disconnect the cable before moving the computer.
dispose	to get rid of something	Please dispose of the empty bottles properly.
disrupt	to interrupt or disturb the normal flow	The storm continued to disrupt flights across the country.
dynamic	energetic, constantly changing or active	She has a dynamic personality that energizes the whole team.
enthusiastically	with great excitement or eagerness	The fans enthusiastically cheered for their favorite team.
freelance	working for different clients, not one employer	She works as a freelance translator from home.
grill	frame used for cooking food over heat	We cooked burgers on the grill in the backyard.
habitual	done regularly as a habit	He is a habitual reader of the morning news.
internationally	involving many countries	The singer became famous internationally after that album.
invaluable	extremely useful or valuable	Her advice was invaluable during the move.
reproduce	produce offspring, or copy something exactly	Rabbits reproduce much faster than most other mammals.
spray	fine drops of liquid, or a spraying device	She used a spray of perfume before leaving the house.
staple	a basic, essential item or food	Rice is a dietary staple in many Asian countries.
strategic	carefully planned to achieve a goal	The company made a strategic decision to expand overseas.
stripe	long narrow band of color	The shirt had a bold red stripe down the side.
teen	person aged between thirteen and nineteen	Most teens spend a lot of time on their phones.
tempt	to attract someone to do something wrong	The smell of fresh cookies began to tempt him.
timer	a device that measures time	She set a timer for twenty minutes.
unload	to remove goods from a vehicle	The workers began to unload the truck at dawn.
unusually	in an unusual, notable way	It was unusually warm for a winter afternoon in the city.
vacate	to leave a place empty	Guests must vacate the room by eleven in the morning.
whale	a very large sea mammal	We were lucky enough to see a whale from the boat.
wisely	in a sensible and careful way	She spent her savings wisely.
amateur	someone doing something without professional training	The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
ambassador	an official who represents their country abroad	The ambassador met with local leaders yesterday.
anew	again, from the beginning	After the fire they started their business anew.
architectural	relating to the design of buildings	The old bridge has great architectural value.
attain	succeed in achieving something	It took years of practice to attain such skill.
balloon	a bag filled with air or gas	The children tied a red balloon to the chair.
blueprint	detailed plan or drawing of something	The builders studied the blueprint before starting.
bug	a small insect, or a program error	A tiny bug crawled across the kitchen table.
cautious	careful to avoid danger	Be cautious when walking on the icy sidewalk tonight.
circuit	a closed path for an electric current	The electrician tested the wiring for a broken circuit.
clap	to strike the hands together, applaud	The audience clapped loudly after the final song.
commerce	the buying and selling of goods	The river was once a major route for commerce.
convey	communicate or express an idea	Her letter conveyed deep gratitude for their kindness.
cord	thick string, or an electrical cable	The lamp cord is too short for this wall.
counselor	person trained to give advice and support	The school counselor listened to his problem.
debit	money taken from an account	The rent payment appeared as a debit on my statement.
delicate	easily broken or damaged	Be careful, this vase is very delicate.
dependence	state of needing something or someone	The country wants to reduce its dependence on oil.
distraction	something that draws attention away	Her phone is a constant distraction while studying.
downsize	to reduce a company's size or staff	The company had to downsize after losing its biggest client.
elephant	a very large animal with a long trunk	The elephant used its trunk to grab food.
enthusiasm	strong excitement or interest in something	She approached the new project with great enthusiasm.
enthusiast	person who is very interested in a particular activity	He is a keen music enthusiast who collects vinyl records.
evident	clearly seen or understood, obvious	It was evident from her smile that she was happy.
flexibility	ability to bend or adapt easily	Yoga can greatly improve your flexibility over time.
flextime	a system that lets workers choose their hours	The company offers flextime so parents can start later.
fortunately	luckily	Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the accident.
freighter	a ship or plane that carries goods	A large freighter left the port this morning.
generator	a machine that makes electricity	The hospital used a generator during the blackout.
hallway	a passage inside a building	Please wait in the hallway until your name is called.
hamburger	a sandwich with a meat patty	He ordered a hamburger for lunch.
hazard	danger or risk	Wet floors can be a serious hazard in the kitchen.
homeowner	a person who owns the house they live in	Every homeowner on the street pays for the repairs.
imperative	an urgent necessity, or the command form of a verb	Reducing costs became an imperative after the company's losses.
inflate	to fill with air, or to increase artificially	We need a pump to inflate the birthday balloons.
insert	to put something inside something else	Insert your card into the machine.
sewer	an underground pipe that carries waste water	Rainwater runs into the sewer under the street.
skate	footwear with wheels or a blade	He tightened the laces on his new skate.
skateboard	a board with wheels ridden while standing	He practiced tricks on his skateboard at the park.
sleepy	feeling tired, wanting to sleep	I feel very sleepy after lunch every day.
tailor	a person who makes or adjusts clothes	The tailor adjusted the suit to fit him perfectly.
termination	the act of ending something	The termination of the deal surprised everyone.
theft	the crime of stealing something	The store installed cameras to prevent theft.
thunderstorm	a storm with thunder and lightning	A sudden thunderstorm ruined our picnic plans.
transmission	the sending of a signal or message	The disease spreads through airborne transmission.
transmit	to send out a signal or message	The satellite can transmit data across the entire globe.
unused	not used	The unused tickets are still in the envelope.
waive	to choose not to demand something you have a right to	The bank agreed to waive the late fee.
yen	the money used in Japan	The ticket costs three thousand yen.
activate	to make something start working	You need a code to activate the new card.
additionally	used to add extra information	Additionally, the hotel offers free breakfast every morning.
affirmative	saying yes or showing agreement	She gave an affirmative answer to the offer.
baker	person who makes bread	The local baker sells fresh bread every morning.
brainstorm	a meeting to create many ideas fast	The team held a brainstorm to find new ideas.
cage	enclosed structure for animals	The bird flew around inside its small metal cage.
cinema	a place where you watch movies	We watched a new film at the cinema.
collaboration	the act of working together on something	The album was a collaboration between two famous singers.
condominium	apartment that belongs to its owner	They bought a condominium near the beach.
consecutive	following one after another without a break	It rained for five consecutive days.
cordless	working without an electric wire	He drilled the holes with a cordless drill.
deluxe	of very high quality and comfort	They stayed in a deluxe room with a sea view.
desirable	worth having, attractive	A quiet neighborhood is desirable for raising a family.
discrepancy	difference between things that should match	There was a discrepancy between the two reports.
dispatch	to send something or someone to a place	The office will dispatch your order today.
drawback	a disadvantage or negative aspect	The main drawback of the apartment is the noisy street.
dull	boring, or not bright or sharp	The movie was so dull that I fell asleep.
economically	in a way that relates to money, or without waste	The town grew economically after the port opened.
evenly	in equal amounts, or in a balanced way	Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza base.
excellence	quality of being outstanding or extremely good	The school is known for academic excellence.
exclusively	only, not shared with others	This offer is available exclusively to loyal members.
farewell	act of saying goodbye	They threw a farewell party for their retiring colleague.
fatigue	extreme physical or mental tiredness	After the double shift, deep fatigue set in immediately.
fiscal	relating to government revenue or taxes	The government announced new fiscal policies for next year.
fleet	group of ships or vehicles	The company owns a large fleet of delivery trucks.
flour	a powder made from grain, used for baking	She mixed flour, sugar, and eggs for the cake.
fog	a thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground	Thick fog covered the road this morning.
formally	in an official or proper way	The mayor formally opened the new library yesterday.
gram	a small unit of weight	The recipe calls for two hundred grams of flour.
handbook	a short book of rules or instructions	The employee handbook explains the dress code.
headphone	a device you wear to hear sound	He wore headphones while studying in the library.
heater	device that produces heat	Turn on the heater, it is freezing in this room.
helmet	protective covering for the head	Always wear a helmet when you ride your bike.
hiker	a person who walks long distances in nature	A tired hiker asked us for water.
homeless	having no home	The charity provides shelter for homeless people in winter.
resume	start again after a pause or interruption	The meeting will resume after a short coffee break.
reunion	a meeting of people after time apart	We are planning a family reunion this summer.
revolutionize	change something completely and dramatically	The internet has revolutionized the way people communicate today.
seafood	fish and shellfish eaten as food	We ordered fresh seafood at the restaurant by the harbor.
signify	indicate or represent a particular meaning	A red light usually signifies danger or a warning.
slot	narrow opening, scheduled time period	Please insert your card into the slot to pay.
steer	to control the direction of a vehicle	He steered the car carefully around the sharp bend.
sue	to take legal action against someone	She decided to sue the company for unfair dismissal.
superb	excellent, of very high quality	The chef prepared a superb three-course meal for us.
traditionally	according to custom or tradition	Traditionally, the family gathers for dinner every Sunday.
tremendous	very great in amount or degree	The charity raised a tremendous amount of money this year.
underway	having started and in progress	The repairs are already underway on the bridge.
unpleasant	not nice, disagreeable	There was an unpleasant smell in the kitchen.
violin	a small stringed musical instrument	She has played the violin since childhood.
ward	a hospital section, or a district	Her grandmother was moved to a private ward at the hospital.
worthwhile	deserving time, effort, or money	Learning a new language is always a worthwhile investment of time.
adapter	device that connects two different plugs or parts	I bought a travel adapter for my laptop charger.
advisable	sensible and worth doing	It is advisable to book your seat early.
archive	collection of old records kept for reference	The newspaper keeps every issue in its archive.
artistic	having natural skill in art	Her artistic talent was obvious from a very young age.
assurance	a confident promise or statement	The manager gave assurance that the delay would end soon.
athletic	physically strong and fit	He has an athletic build from years of training.
attire	clothes, especially for a special occasion	The invitation asked for formal attire.
auditor	person who officially examines financial records	An outside auditor checked the company accounts.
bankruptcy	the legal state of having no money to pay debts	The store closed after filing for bankruptcy last year.
bulk	the main part, or a large mass	The bulk of the work is already finished.
butter	a soft yellow fat made from milk	She spread butter on her toast.
centimeter	a small unit of length	The paper is thirty centimeters long.
circulate	move around continuously, or spread	Rumors began to circulate about the company's closure.
comb	a tool with teeth for tidying hair	He used a small comb to fix his hair.
comfortably	in a physically pleasant, easy way	The whole family fit comfortably into the new car.
compliance	the act of obeying rules or requirements	The factory was inspected for compliance with safety rules.
contraction	act of becoming smaller, or a shortened word form	Muscle contraction helps push blood around the body.
cookbook	book of instructions for cooking food	She found the recipe in an old cookbook.
cushion	soft padded pillow for sitting	She placed a soft cushion behind her back for support.
dose	a measured amount of medicine	The doctor prescribed a small dose of antibiotics.
drum	a musical instrument you hit	He plays the drum in a band.
embed	fix firmly into a surrounding mass	The reporter was embedded with troops during the war.
evacuate	to move people away from danger	Officials ordered residents to evacuate before the hurricane hit.
expedite	to make a process happen faster	The clerk agreed to expedite our visa application request.
extinguisher	container that sprays chemicals to stop a fire	There is a fire extinguisher next to the door.
familiarity	good knowledge of something	Her familiarity with the software made the job easy.
flaw	fault or imperfection in something	The critics found a serious flaw in his main argument.
fluctuate	rise and fall irregularly	Prices fluctuate depending on seasonal demand.
fluent	able to speak a language smoothly	After two years abroad, she became fluent in French.
honestly	in a truthful way	Honestly, I have no idea where the keys are.
housekeep	to manage the cleaning and running of a home	She learned to cook and housekeep on her own.
hurricane	a very strong tropical storm	The hurricane damaged hundreds of homes.
hygiene	practices that keep things clean and healthy	Good personal hygiene helps prevent the spread of illness.
integral	necessary to make something complete	Trust is integral to any successful long term relationship.
interactive	allowing two way communication or response	The museum added an interactive display for young children.
interfere	to get involved in something without invitation	Please do not interfere with the children's private argument.
residence	a house or place where someone lives	The president's official residence is guarded around the clock.
retrieve	get or bring back something from somewhere	The dog ran to retrieve the ball from the lake.
rider	a person who rides, or an added clause	The rider guided her horse gently over the fence.
rubber	a strong flexible material	The tires are made of thick, durable rubber.
rug	a piece of fabric used as floor covering	A colorful rug lay in the middle of the living room.
salespeople	people whose job is selling things	The salespeople greeted every customer at the door.
sharply	suddenly and to a great degree	Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement this morning.
similarity	a way in which things are alike	There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
someday	at some time in the future	I hope to visit Japan someday.
spectator	person who watches an event	Thousands of spectators cheered at the football match.
stereo	a machine that plays music through two speakers	He turned on the stereo and played an old record.
storeroom	a room used for keeping things	The extra chairs are kept in the storeroom.
subsidize	support financially, often with public funds	The government agreed to subsidize renewable energy projects.
suspicious	feeling or causing distrust	The security guard noticed a suspicious package near the entrance.
tasty	having a pleasant, strong flavor	The homemade bread was warm and tasty.
terrific	excellent or very good	We had a terrific time at the beach yesterday.
underground	located beneath the surface of the ground	They discovered an underground tunnel beneath the old house.
unpaid	not yet paid, or without payment	She still has two unpaid bills on her desk.
volleyball	a sport played by hitting a ball over a net	We play volleyball on the beach every summer.
wheelchair	a chair with wheels for disabled people	He moves around in a wheelchair.
whoever	any person, no matter who	Whoever finishes first will receive a small prize.
wool	soft hair from sheep used for cloth	This sweater is made of pure wool.
wrinkle	a small line or fold in skin or cloth	He ironed the shirt to remove every wrinkle.
accuracy	quality of being correct, precise	The report was praised for its accuracy and detail.
anyhow	in any case, regardless	It was raining, but we went to the park anyhow.
appetizer	small dish eaten before the main meal	We shared a small appetizer before dinner.
arc	curved line or path	The ball flew in a high arc over the fence.
audition	a short performance to test a performer's skill	She was nervous before her audition for the play.
backpack	bag carried on the back	She packed her backpack for the school camping trip.
ballroom	large room used for dances and formal events	The wedding took place in the hotel ballroom.
beneficial	producing good results, helpful	Regular exercise is beneficial for both mind and body.
biography	written account of someone's life	I just finished reading a biography of Abraham Lincoln.
bound	certain to happen, or heading toward	The delayed train is bound for the central station.
broom	brush with a long handle for sweeping	She swept the floor with an old broom.
cheeseburger	hamburger with cheese on it	He ordered a cheeseburger and a salad.
chilly	cold enough to be uncomfortable	It was a chilly morning, so she wore a coat.
circus	traveling show with performers, animals	Children laughed loudly at the clowns in the circus.
compliment	expression of praise	She blushed after receiving such a lovely compliment.
consignment	goods sent for sale or delivery	A fresh consignment of fruit arrived at the market.
continental	relating to a continent or to mainland Europe	The hotel serves a continental breakfast.
copyright	legal right to control creative work	The publisher holds the copyright to all these songs.
countryside	land outside towns and cities	We drove through the peaceful countryside on Sunday.
demolish	to completely destroy a building	Workers plan to demolish the old factory next week.
departmental	relating to one department of an organization	The departmental meeting starts at two.
desperate	feeling extreme need or hopelessness	The family was desperate for help after the fire.
devastate	destroy completely, or severely upset	The earthquake devastated the entire village overnight.
diagnostic	used to find the cause of a problem	The garage ran a diagnostic test on the engine.
diagram	drawing that explains how something works	The diagram shows how the engine parts fit together.
diamond	a hard, clear, valuable precious stone	She received a diamond ring for her birthday.
disable	switch off a function, or injure permanently	You can disable notifications in the settings menu.
disgust	strong feeling of dislike	She looked at the dirty kitchen with disgust.
donut	small sweet ring of fried dough	He ate a donut with his morning coffee.
doorman	man whose job is to stand at a building's door	The doorman opened the taxi door for us.
electronically	by electronic means	You can submit the form electronically instead of by mail.
elevate	to raise to a higher position	The surgeon told him to elevate his injured leg.
engagement	a promise to marry, or a commitment	They announced their engagement at the family dinner.
enrollment	act of joining a course or group officially	Enrollment in the evening class is still open.
euro	the currency used in most of the European Union	The ticket cost about fifteen euros.
forbid	to order someone not to do something	The rules forbid smoking inside the building.
fork	a tool with prongs used for eating	He picked up his fork and started eating.
foster	to help something grow or develop	Good teachers foster curiosity in their students.
getaway	escape, or short relaxing trip	They booked a weekend getaway to the mountains.
gossip	casual talk about other people	She never listens to gossip about her coworkers.
hacker	someone who enters computers without permission	A hacker broke into the company email system.
hardworking	putting a lot of effort into work	She is a hardworking student who never misses class.
impatient	not willing to wait calmly	He grew impatient waiting for the bus.
indirect	not going straight to the point	The flight took an indirect route because of the storm.
interpreter	a person who translates speech aloud	The interpreter translated the speech into three languages at once.
intersection	a place where two roads meet	Turn right at the next major intersection.
irrelevant	not connected with the subject	That detail is irrelevant to our decision.
overcrowd	to fill a place with too many people or things	Too many desks overcrowd the small office.
retreat	a withdrawal, or a peaceful, quiet place	The army was forced into a rapid retreat overnight.
salon	a shop offering hair or beauty treatments	She booked an appointment at the hair salon downtown.
satellite	an object that orbits a planet	The satellite sends weather pictures back to earth.
scenery	the natural view of a landscape	The mountain scenery was breathtaking during our hike.
serial	happening repeatedly, one after another	Police finally caught the serial burglar after months of searching.
sew	to join cloth with needle and thread	My grandmother taught me how to sew a button.
sketch	draw something roughly and quickly	The artist began to sketch the mountain view outdoors.
smartphone	a mobile phone that works like a small computer	She checks the weather on her smartphone every morning.
soar	fly high in the air, or rise rapidly	Eagles soar effortlessly above the mountain peaks.
stimulus	something that causes a reaction or growth	Light is a stimulus that makes the plant grow.
stockbroker	a person who buys and sells shares for others	Her stockbroker called about the falling prices.
tablecloth	a cloth used to cover a table	She spread a white tablecloth before setting the plates.
thirsty	needing something to drink	After the run, I felt very thirsty.
thrill	a sudden feeling of excitement	Skydiving gave her the biggest thrill of her life.
tile	flat piece used to cover floors or walls	They chose blue tile for the bathroom floor.
toiletry	an item used for washing or grooming	Each toiletry item must fit in the small bag.
trademark	a name or symbol legally owned by a company	The name and the logo are a registered trademark.
tropical	relating to the hot regions near the equator	They vacationed on a tropical island last winter.
tuna	a large edible sea fish	She made a sandwich with tuna and mayonnaise.
unemployed	without a paid job	Many workers became unemployed after the factory closed down.
validate	to check that something is correct or official	The officer will validate your ticket at the gate.
vanilla	a sweet flavour from a tropical plant	She added vanilla to the cake mixture.
willingness	readiness or eagerness to do something	He showed great willingness to help his new coworkers.
wristwatch	a watch worn on the wrist	He received a gold wristwatch as a graduation gift.
abide	to accept or obey a rule or decision	Every player must abide by the rules of the game.
actively	in an energetic or involved way	She is actively looking for a new job right now.
allergy	bad reaction of the body to certain things	He has an allergy to nuts and eggs.
apprehensive	anxious about something in the future	She felt apprehensive before her first job interview.
automotive	relating to cars and vehicles	She works in the automotive industry.
bacteria	very small living things that can cause disease	Hot water and soap kill most bacteria.
broaden	to make something wider or more general	Travel really helped broaden her view of the world.
bulb	a glass part that gives off light	The old light bulb in the hall burned out.
by-law	rule made by a local government or organization	A local by-law bans parking on this street.
cheer	to shout with joy or support	The fans began to cheer for their team.
complication	problem that makes a situation harder	A small complication delayed the flight.
considerate	thinking about other people's feelings	It was considerate of you to call first.
daytime	the hours of daylight	The store is only open during the daytime.
decoration	an ornament used to make something attractive	They hung colorful decorations around the entire hall.
discard	get rid of something no longer wanted	Please discard any food past its expiration date.
drastically	in a sudden and extreme way	Prices changed drastically after the new law.
erase	to remove writing or information completely	He tried to erase the pencil marks from the page.
explorer	person who travels to discover places	The explorer crossed the desert with only a small map.
factual	based on facts and true information	The report is factual and easy to check.
fixture	a permanently fitted item, or scheduled match	The old lamp had become a fixture of the room.
footwear	shoes, boots and other things worn on the feet	The store sells footwear for the whole family.
genre	category of art, music, or writing	Horror is her favorite genre of movie to watch.
gymnasium	a large room or building for sports	The school assembly was held in the gymnasium.
hereby	by means of this statement, in formal writing	I hereby declare the meeting open.
hesitation	pause caused by uncertainty	After a moment of hesitation, she finally signed the contract.
homemade	made at home, not bought in a shop	She brought homemade cookies to the office.
hospitality	friendly treatment of guests or strangers	We were touched by the warm hospitality of our hosts.
incoming	coming in or arriving	The manager answered every incoming call.
induction	a formal introduction into a role	New employees attend an induction on their first day.
inspiration	something that gives creative ideas	The mountains gave the painter great inspiration.
intently	with careful attention	He listened intently to the instructions.
nutrition	process of getting food for health	Good nutrition is important for children's development.
restatement	the act of saying something again in a different way	His speech was just a restatement of last year's plan.
sedan	a car with four doors and a separate boot	He drives a blue sedan to work every day.
sunscreen	a cream that protects skin from the sun	Put on sunscreen before you go to the beach.
wellness	the state of being healthy in body and mind	The company opened a wellness centre for its staff.
workbook	a book with exercises for students	The students wrote the answers in their workbook.
bookcase	a piece of furniture for holding books	He built a tall bookcase for his novels.
cleanliness	state of being clean	The restaurant is known for its cleanliness.
contestant	person who takes part in a competition	Each contestant answered ten questions.
ethics	rules about right and wrong behaviour	The class studies the ethics of medical research.
healthful	good for your health	The cafeteria serves healthful meals at low prices.
inefficient	wasting time, money or energy	The old machine is slow and inefficient.
liter	a unit for measuring liquid	Please buy a liter of milk from the shop.
recession	period of economic decline	Many small businesses closed during the recession.
timeline	a plan showing when things will happen	The team drew a timeline for the whole project.
unreliable	not able to be trusted or depended on	The old car proved unreliable during the long road trip.
acclaim	strong public praise	Her first novel won wide acclaim from critics.
chronic	lasting a long time and hard to cure	She takes medicine for a chronic illness.
deteriorate	to become worse	His health began to deteriorate last winter.
resemble	look or seem like something else	The twins resemble each other so closely people mix them up.
violate	to break a law, rule, or agreement	The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.
unplug	to disconnect a device from power	Remember to unplug the iron after ironing.
videoconference	a meeting held by video over the internet	The team held a videoconference with the Tokyo office.