compile /kəmˈpaɪl/
(verb) to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.
Example: The clerk is responsible for compiling the orders at the end of the day
(verb) to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.
Example: The clerk is responsible for compiling the orders at the end of the day
royal /ˈrɔɪəl/
(adjective) connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
Example: He is a member of the royal family.
(adjective) connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
Example: He is a member of the royal family.
wonder /ˈwʌndər/
(verb) to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc.
Example: I want to visit all the wondersof the world.
(verb) to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc.
Example: I want to visit all the wondersof the world.
edge /edʒ/
(noun) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
Example: He fell off the edge of the cliff.
(noun) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
Example: He fell off the edge of the cliff.
surround /səˈraʊnd/
(verb) to be all around something/somebody
Example: Our house is surrounded with a lot of trees and flowers.
(verb) to be all around something/somebody
Example: Our house is surrounded with a lot of trees and flowers.
religious /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
(adjective) connected with religion or with a particular religion
Example: He's deeply religious and goes to church twice a week.
(adjective) connected with religion or with a particular religion
Example: He's deeply religious and goes to church twice a week.
god /ɡɑːd/
(noun) the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Example: Oh my god, you lied to me.
(noun) the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Example: Oh my god, you lied to me.
coral /ˈkɔːrəl/
(noun) a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. Coral is often used in jewellery.
Example: Colorful coral and tropical fish combine to make for an interesting day at the beach.
(noun) a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. Coral is often used in jewellery.
Example: Colorful coral and tropical fish combine to make for an interesting day at the beach.
inhabitant /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
(noun) a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
Example: Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam with more than 6 million inhabitants.
(noun) a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
Example: Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam with more than 6 million inhabitants.
breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/
(adjective) very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way)
Example: a breathtaking view of the mountains
(adjective) very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way)
Example: a breathtaking view of the mountains
canyon /ˈkænjən/
(noun) a deep valley with steep sides of rock
Example: I had a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
(noun) a deep valley with steep sides of rock
Example: I had a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
cave /keɪv/
(noun) a large hole in the side of a hill or cliff or under the ground
Example: Ha Long Bay has many caves.
(noun) a large hole in the side of a hill or cliff or under the ground
Example: Ha Long Bay has many caves.
clue /kluː/
(noun) an object, a piece of evidence or some information that helps the police solve a crime
Example: He gave me some clues to answer his question.
(noun) an object, a piece of evidence or some information that helps the police solve a crime
Example: He gave me some clues to answer his question.
crystal /ˈkrɪstl/
(noun) a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid
Example: Those crystal cups are so fantastic.
(noun) a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid
Example: Those crystal cups are so fantastic.
expedition /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/
(noun) an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
Example: He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
(noun) an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
Example: He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
hike /haɪk/
(noun) a long walk in the country
Example: These strong boots are for hiking over rough countries.
(noun) a long walk in the country
Example: These strong boots are for hiking over rough countries.
jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡl/
(noun) an area of tropical forest where trees and plants grow very thickly
Example: The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.
(noun) an area of tropical forest where trees and plants grow very thickly
Example: The Yanomami people live in the South American jungle.
marine /məˈriːn/
(adjective) connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
Example: The oil seriously threatens marine life around the islands.
(adjective) connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
Example: The oil seriously threatens marine life around the islands.
memorial /məˈmɔːriəl/
(noun) a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died
Example: Do you have a memorial in your neighbourhood?
(noun) a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died
Example: Do you have a memorial in your neighbourhood?
pyramid /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
(noun) a large building with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top. The ancient Egyptians built stone pyramids as places to bury their kings and queens.
Example: There are more than 16 pyramids in Greece.
(noun) a large building with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top. The ancient Egyptians built stone pyramids as places to bury their kings and queens.
Example: There are more than 16 pyramids in Greece.
ranger /ˈreɪndʒər/
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of a park, a forest or an area of countryside
Example: Rangers are employed by the Government to protect the forests.
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of a park, a forest or an area of countryside
Example: Rangers are employed by the Government to protect the forests.
snorkel /ˈsnɔːrkl/
(noun) a tube that you can breathe air through when you are swimming under the surface of the water
Example: I want to snorkel in the blue waters and relax on the white sandy beaches.
(noun) a tube that you can breathe air through when you are swimming under the surface of the water
Example: I want to snorkel in the blue waters and relax on the white sandy beaches.
summit /ˈsʌmɪt/
(noun) the highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain
Example: We reached the summit at noon.
(noun) the highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain
Example: We reached the summit at noon.