competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
description /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
(noun) a piece of writing or speech that says what somebody/something is like; the act of writing or saying in words what somebody/something is like
Example: The description of the film did not match what we saw on screen
(noun) a piece of writing or speech that says what somebody/something is like; the act of writing or saying in words what somebody/something is like
Example: The description of the film did not match what we saw on screen
urge /ɜːrdʒ/
(verb) to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something
Example: His mother urged him to study the piano
(verb) to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something
Example: His mother urged him to study the piano
separate /ˈseprət/
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
decorate /ˈdekəreɪt/
(verb) to make something look more attractive by putting things on it
Example: You should clean and decorate your house for Tet.
(verb) to make something look more attractive by putting things on it
Example: You should clean and decorate your house for Tet.
fetch /fetʃ/
(verb) to go to where somebody/something is and bring them/it back
Example: Could you fetch my glasses from my room for me, please?
(verb) to go to where somebody/something is and bring them/it back
Example: Could you fetch my glasses from my room for me, please?
keen /kiːn/
(adjective) wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
Example: He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
(adjective) wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
Example: He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
century /ˈsentʃəri/
(noun) a period of 100 years
Example: The city centre has scarcely changed in over a century.
(noun) a period of 100 years
Example: The city centre has scarcely changed in over a century.
custom /ˈkʌstəm/
(noun) an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
Example: In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
(noun) an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
Example: In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
council /ˈkaʊnsl/
(noun) a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
Example: The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
(noun) a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
Example: The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/
(adjective) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
Example: A group of children will perform traditional dances.
(adjective) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
Example: A group of children will perform traditional dances.
harvest /ˈhɑːrvɪst/
(noun) the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops
Example: We had a good harvest this year.
(noun) the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops
Example: We had a good harvest this year.
spring roll /ˌsprɪŋ ˈrəʊl/
(noun) a type of Chinese food consisting of a tube of thin pastry , filled with vegetables and/or meat and fried until it is hard and dry
Example: Spring rolls are one of the traditional Vietnamese dishes for Tet.
(noun) a type of Chinese food consisting of a tube of thin pastry , filled with vegetables and/or meat and fried until it is hard and dry
Example: Spring rolls are one of the traditional Vietnamese dishes for Tet.
participate /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
(verb) to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example: She never participates in any of our discussions.
(verb) to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example: She never participates in any of our discussions.
festival /ˈfestɪvl/
(noun) a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
Example: He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
(noun) a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
Example: He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
award /əˈwɔːrd/
(noun) a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
Example: She was awarded a scholarship for her excellent study results.
(noun) a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
Example: She was awarded a scholarship for her excellent study results.
bamboo /ˌbæmˈbuː/
(noun) a tall plant that is a member of the grass family and has hard hollow stems that are used for making furniture, poles , etc.
Example: My grandfather likes sitting on the bamboo chair.
(noun) a tall plant that is a member of the grass family and has hard hollow stems that are used for making furniture, poles , etc.
Example: My grandfather likes sitting on the bamboo chair.
carol /ˈkærəl/
(noun) a Christian religious song sung at Christmas
Example: Silent Night is my favourite Christmas carol.
(noun) a Christian religious song sung at Christmas
Example: Silent Night is my favourite Christmas carol.
husk /hʌsk/
(noun) the dry outer layer that covers nuts, fruits and seeds, especially grain
Example: To obtain white rice you must first remove the husks from the rough rice.
(noun) the dry outer layer that covers nuts, fruits and seeds, especially grain
Example: To obtain white rice you must first remove the husks from the rough rice.
jolly /ˈdʒɑːli/
(adjective) happy and cheerful
Example: She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person.
(adjective) happy and cheerful
Example: She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person.
jumble /ˈdʒʌmbl/
(verb) to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example: Books, shoes and clothes were jumbled together on the floor.
(verb) to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example: Books, shoes and clothes were jumbled together on the floor.
pomegranate /ˈpɑːmɪɡrænɪt/
(noun) a round fruit with thick smooth skin, that is red inside and full of large seeds
Example: I like pomegranate juice mixed with many other kinds of juice.
(noun) a round fruit with thick smooth skin, that is red inside and full of large seeds
Example: I like pomegranate juice mixed with many other kinds of juice.
pottery /ˈpɑːtəri/
(noun) pots, dishes, etc. made with clay that are baked in an oven, especially when they are made by hand
Example: She bought some pottery bowls at the supermarket.
(noun) pots, dishes, etc. made with clay that are baked in an oven, especially when they are made by hand
Example: She bought some pottery bowls at the supermarket.
teammate /ˈtiːmmeɪt/
(noun) a member of the same team or group as yourself
Example: They dedicated their win to their teammates and friends.
(noun) a member of the same team or group as yourself
Example: They dedicated their win to their teammates and friends.
yell /jel/
(verb) to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain
Example: Suddenly there was a loud yell from the bathroom.
(verb) to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain
Example: Suddenly there was a loud yell from the bathroom.