comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/
(noun) the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
Example: I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
(noun) the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
Example: I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
discount /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
(noun) an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something
Example: We are offering a 10 percent discount to all new customers
(noun) an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something
Example: We are offering a 10 percent discount to all new customers
contact /ˈkɑːntækt/
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly
Example: Manuel contacted at least a dozen car rental agencies to get the best deal
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly
Example: Manuel contacted at least a dozen car rental agencies to get the best deal
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
mall /mɔːl/
(noun) a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it
Example: There is a plan to build a new mall in the middle of town.
(noun) a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it
Example: There is a plan to build a new mall in the middle of town.
roof /ruːf/
(noun) the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
Example: You could be fined if you don't remove the snow off the roof of your car before driving.
(noun) the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
Example: You could be fined if you don't remove the snow off the roof of your car before driving.
resident /ˈrezɪdənt/
(noun) a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
Example: The local residents are happy with the punctuality of the post office.
(noun) a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
Example: The local residents are happy with the punctuality of the post office.
product /ˈprɑːdʌkt/
(noun) a thing that is grown, produced or created, usually for sale
Example: The new product took more than three years to develop before being put on the market.
(noun) a thing that is grown, produced or created, usually for sale
Example: The new product took more than three years to develop before being put on the market.
notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/
(verb) to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something
Example: People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice.
(verb) to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something
Example: People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice.
facility /fəˈsɪləti/
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
selection /sɪˈlekʃn/
(noun) the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
Example: I hope that you will have a good selection for your future job.
(noun) the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
Example: I hope that you will have a good selection for your future job.
backpack /ˈbækpæk/
(noun) a bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking
Example: Get your backpack and let’s go!
(noun) a bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking
Example: Get your backpack and let’s go!
neighborhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/
(noun)
Example: There is a big yard in our neighborhood.
(noun)
Example: There is a big yard in our neighborhood.
humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/
(adjective) warm and slightly wet
Example: I hate humid weather.
(adjective) warm and slightly wet
Example: I hate humid weather.
delicious /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
(adjective) having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example: Thank you so much for the delicious plate of cookies.
(adjective) having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example: Thank you so much for the delicious plate of cookies.
air-conditioned /ˈer kəndɪʃnd/
(adjective) having a system that cools and dries the air inside it
Example: We like to eat in air-conditioned restaurants.
(adjective) having a system that cools and dries the air inside it
Example: We like to eat in air-conditioned restaurants.
airmail /ˈermeɪl/
(noun) the system of sending letters, etc. by air
Example: If you send it by airmail, it'll be very expensive.
(noun) the system of sending letters, etc. by air
Example: If you send it by airmail, it'll be very expensive.
pancake /ˈpænkeɪk/
(noun) a thin flat round cake made from a mixture of flour, eggs and milk that is fried on both sides, usually eaten hot for breakfast in the US, and in the UK either as a dessert with sugar, jam, etc. or as a main course with meat, cheese, etc.
Example: These banana pancakes are so delicious.
(noun) a thin flat round cake made from a mixture of flour, eggs and milk that is fried on both sides, usually eaten hot for breakfast in the US, and in the UK either as a dessert with sugar, jam, etc. or as a main course with meat, cheese, etc.
Example: These banana pancakes are so delicious.
parcel /ˈpɑːrsl/
(noun) something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present
Example: The parcel was wrapped in brown paper.
(noun) something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present
Example: The parcel was wrapped in brown paper.
pocket-watch /ˈpɑːkɪt-wɑːtʃ/
(noun)
Example: Pocket-watches were popular in the 16th century.
(noun)
Example: Pocket-watches were popular in the 16th century.
serve /sɜːrv/
(verb) to give somebody food or drink, for example at a restaurant or during a meal
Example: You can serve spring rolls with some vegetables.
(verb) to give somebody food or drink, for example at a restaurant or during a meal
Example: You can serve spring rolls with some vegetables.
surface mail /ˈsɜːrfɪs meɪl/
(noun) letters, etc. carried by road, railway or sea, not by air
Example: I sent the parcel by surface mail.
(noun) letters, etc. carried by road, railway or sea, not by air
Example: I sent the parcel by surface mail.
tasty /ˈteɪsti/
(adjective) having a strong and pleasant taste when it is eaten
Example: This soup is very tasty.
(adjective) having a strong and pleasant taste when it is eaten
Example: This soup is very tasty.
wet market /ˈwet mɑːrkɪt/
(noun) a market selling fresh meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
Example: Every weekend my mother goes to the wet market near our house to buy some sea animals.
(noun) a market selling fresh meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
Example: Every weekend my mother goes to the wet market near our house to buy some sea animals.
wristwatch /ˈrɪstwɑːtʃ/
(noun) a watch that you wear on your wrist
Example: He wears his favorite wristwatch all the time.
(noun) a watch that you wear on your wrist
Example: He wears his favorite wristwatch all the time.