preparation /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Example: Income tax preparation can take a long time
(noun) the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Example: Income tax preparation can take a long time
priority /praɪˈɔːrəti/
(noun) something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Example: Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
(noun) something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Example: Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
enhance /ɪnˈhæns/
(verb) to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Example: Every garment must be carefully inspected for defects before it is shipped
(verb) to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Example: Every garment must be carefully inspected for defects before it is shipped
predict /prɪˈdɪkt/
(verb) to say that something will happen in the future
Example: I predicted this restaurant would become popuplar and I was right
(verb) to say that something will happen in the future
Example: I predicted this restaurant would become popuplar and I was right
distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
(verb) to recognize the difference between two people or things
Example: Suki was able to distinguish between the different types of jets on the runway
(verb) to recognize the difference between two people or things
Example: Suki was able to distinguish between the different types of jets on the runway
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
occur /əˈkɜːr/
(verb) to happen
Example: The murder in the play occurs in the second act
(verb) to happen
Example: The murder in the play occurs in the second act
apart /əˈpɑːrt/
(adverb) separated by a distance, of space or time
Example: We are not divorced but we are living apart now.
(adverb) separated by a distance, of space or time
Example: We are not divorced but we are living apart now.
active /ˈæktɪv/
(adjective) always busy doing things, especially physical activities
Example: She is over 70 but she is very active.
(adjective) always busy doing things, especially physical activities
Example: She is over 70 but she is very active.
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/
(verb) to say what somebody/something is like
Example: Can you describe your house?
(verb) to say what somebody/something is like
Example: Can you describe your house?
miss /mɪs/
(verb) to be or arrive too late for something
Example: Good morning, Miss Sarah.
(verb) to be or arrive too late for something
Example: Good morning, Miss Sarah.
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.
last /læst/
(determiner) happening or coming after all other similar things or people
Example: A football match often lasts 90 minutes.
(determiner) happening or coming after all other similar things or people
Example: A football match often lasts 90 minutes.
humorous /ˈhjuːmərəs/
(adjective) funny; showing a sense of humour
Example: We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
(adjective) funny; showing a sense of humour
Example: We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
guest /ɡest/
(noun) a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for
Example: I have two guests coming to dinner tonight.
(noun) a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for
Example: I have two guests coming to dinner tonight.
prepare /prɪˈper/
(verb) to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something
Example: The children are preparing to leave for Halloween.
(verb) to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something
Example: The children are preparing to leave for Halloween.
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/
(adjective) giving or willing to give freely; given freely
Example: It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
(adjective) giving or willing to give freely; given freely
Example: It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
(adjective) pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
Example: He's now satisfied with his position.
(adjective) pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
Example: He's now satisfied with his position.
congratulate /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
(verb) to tell somebody that you are pleased about their success or achievements
Example: The operators are to be congratulated for the service that they provide.
(verb) to tell somebody that you are pleased about their success or achievements
Example: The operators are to be congratulated for the service that they provide.
decoration /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions
Example: We should buy some decorations for the house before Tet.
(noun) a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions
Example: We should buy some decorations for the house before Tet.
sticky /ˈstɪki/
(adjective) made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
Example: He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.
(adjective) made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
Example: He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.
charity /ˈtʃærəti/
(noun) an organization for helping people in need
Example: At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
(noun) an organization for helping people in need
Example: At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
congratulation /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃn/
(noun) a message congratulating somebody (= saying that you are happy about their good luck or success)
Example: Congratulations! I hear you won the match yesterday.
(noun) a message congratulating somebody (= saying that you are happy about their good luck or success)
Example: Congratulations! I hear you won the match yesterday.
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
compliment /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/
(noun) a comment that expresses praise or approval of somebody
Example: She often gets many compliments from guys.
(noun) a comment that expresses praise or approval of somebody
Example: She often gets many compliments from guys.
Easter /ˈiːstər/
(noun) (in the Christian religion) a Sunday in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life
Example: Easter is an important holiday in Western countries.
(noun) (in the Christian religion) a Sunday in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life
Example: Easter is an important holiday in Western countries.
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.
lunar /ˈluːnər/
(adjective) connected with the moon
Example: People are preparing for the Lunar New Year.
(adjective) connected with the moon
Example: People are preparing for the Lunar New Year.
acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/
(noun) a person that you know but who is not a close friend
Example: She's my old acquaintance.
(noun) a person that you know but who is not a close friend
Example: She's my old acquaintance.
activist /ˈæktɪvɪst/
(noun) a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims
Example: Mr. Anderson is considered the most effective activist in this area.
(noun) a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims
Example: Mr. Anderson is considered the most effective activist in this area.
compose /kəmˈpəʊz/
(verb) to write music
Example: James composed music for over 100 films.
(verb) to write music
Example: James composed music for over 100 films.
considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/
(adjective) always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others
Example: She is the most considerate woman I have ever known.
(adjective) always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others
Example: She is the most considerate woman I have ever known.
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/
(noun) the power or right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
Example: We do have some freedom of choice.
(noun) the power or right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
Example: We do have some freedom of choice.
groom /ɡruːm/
(verb) to clean or brush an animal
Example: The groom looked cheerful at the wedding.
(verb) to clean or brush an animal
Example: The groom looked cheerful at the wedding.
hug /hʌɡ/
(verb) to put your arms around somebody and hold them tightly, especially to show that you like or love them
Example: People kissed and hugged each other.
(verb) to put your arms around somebody and hold them tightly, especially to show that you like or love them
Example: People kissed and hugged each other.
humor /ˈhjuːmər/
(noun) the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
Example: He has a good sense of humor.
(noun) the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
Example: He has a good sense of humor.
Israel /ˈɪzreɪl/
(noun) a country in the Middle East
Example: He is living in Israel.
(noun) a country in the Middle East
Example: He is living in Israel.
Jewish /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
(adjective) connected with Jews or Judaism; believing in and practising Judaism
Example: There used to be prejudice against Jewish people.
(adjective) connected with Jews or Judaism; believing in and practising Judaism
Example: There used to be prejudice against Jewish people.
joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfl/
(adjective) very happy; causing people to be happy
Example: They are enjoying a joyful piece of music.
(adjective) very happy; causing people to be happy
Example: They are enjoying a joyful piece of music.
nationwide /ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/
(adjective, adverb) happening or existing in all parts of a particular country
Example: Police are looking for him nationwide.
(adjective, adverb) happening or existing in all parts of a particular country
Example: Police are looking for him nationwide.
nominate /ˈnɑːmɪneɪt/
(verb) to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc.
Example: Four young singers were nominated for that Grammy Award.
(verb) to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc.
Example: Four young singers were nominated for that Grammy Award.
parade /pəˈreɪd/
(noun) a public celebration of a special day or event, usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles
Example: The children were eager to see the military parade yesterday.
(noun) a public celebration of a special day or event, usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles
Example: The children were eager to see the military parade yesterday.
Passover /ˈpæsəʊvər/
(noun) the Jewish religious festival and holiday in memory of the escape of the Jews from Egypt
Example: I have never celebrated Passover.
(noun) the Jewish religious festival and holiday in memory of the escape of the Jews from Egypt
Example: I have never celebrated Passover.
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/
(noun) a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
Example: A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
(noun) a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
Example: A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
slave /sleɪv/
(noun) a person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them
Example: By the time I was ten, I had become her slave, doing all the housework.
(noun) a person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them
Example: By the time I was ten, I had become her slave, doing all the housework.
slavery /ˈsleɪvəri/
(noun) the state of being forced to work as a slave
Example: Slavery still exists in this country.
(noun) the state of being forced to work as a slave
Example: Slavery still exists in this country.
terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/
(adjective) excellent; wonderful
Example: I feel absolutely terrific today!
(adjective) excellent; wonderful
Example: I feel absolutely terrific today!
throughout /θruːˈaʊt/
(preposition, adverb) in or into every part of something
Example: The campaign has been spreading throughout the world.
(preposition, adverb) in or into every part of something
Example: The campaign has been spreading throughout the world.
trusty /ˈtrʌsti/
(adjective) that you have had a long time and have always been able to rely on
Example: She spent years touring Europe with her trusty old camera.
(adjective) that you have had a long time and have always been able to rely on
Example: She spent years touring Europe with her trusty old camera.