raise /reɪz/
(verb) to lift or move something to a higher level
Example: We need to raise the standard for timeliness
(verb) to lift or move something to a higher level
Example: We need to raise the standard for timeliness
crop /krɑːp/
(noun) a plant that is grown in large quantities, especially as food
Example: Sugar is an important crop on the island.
(noun) a plant that is grown in large quantities, especially as food
Example: Sugar is an important crop on the island.
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.
atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪr/
(noun) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Example: There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.
(noun) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Example: There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.
better /ˈbetər/
(adjective) of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
Example: The organization was established to better conditions for the disabled.
(adjective) of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
Example: The organization was established to better conditions for the disabled.
mud /mʌd/
(noun) wet earth that is soft and sticky
Example: The vehicles got bogged down in the heavy mud.
(noun) wet earth that is soft and sticky
Example: The vehicles got bogged down in the heavy mud.
brick /brɪk/
(noun) baked clay used for building walls, houses and other buildings; an individual block of this
Example: The chimney was made of bricks.
(noun) baked clay used for building walls, houses and other buildings; an individual block of this
Example: The chimney was made of bricks.
straw /strɔː/
(noun) stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. Straw is used for making mats , hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on.
Example:
(noun) stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. Straw is used for making mats , hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on.
Example:
shortage /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
(noun) a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
Example: There is a shortage of water in this area.
(noun) a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
Example: There is a shortage of water in this area.
bumper crop /ˈbʌmpər krɒp/
(noun)
Example: Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.
(noun)
Example: Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.
cash crop /ˈkæʃ krɑːp/
(noun) a crop grown for selling, rather than for use by the person who grows it
Example: The farmers in our village grow mainly cash crops.
(noun) a crop grown for selling, rather than for use by the person who grows it
Example: The farmers in our village grow mainly cash crops.
farming method /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ ˈmeθəd/
(noun)
Example: Farmers in our country are applying new farming methods.
(noun)
Example: Farmers in our country are applying new farming methods.
flooded /ˈflʌdɪd/
(adjective) covered by a large amount of water
Example: Most people living in flooded areas lost their home.
(adjective) covered by a large amount of water
Example: Most people living in flooded areas lost their home.
holiday resort /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ rɪˈzɔːt/
(noun)
Example: We arrived at the holiday resort at 2 p.m yesterday.
(noun)
Example: We arrived at the holiday resort at 2 p.m yesterday.
muddy /ˈmʌdi/
(adjective) full of or covered in mud
Example: Don't bring those muddy boots inside!
(adjective) full of or covered in mud
Example: Don't bring those muddy boots inside!
resurface /ˌriːˈsɜːrfɪs/
(verb) to come to the surface again after being underwater or under the ground
Example: Drivers will experience delays while stretches of the road are being resurfaced.
(verb) to come to the surface again after being underwater or under the ground
Example: Drivers will experience delays while stretches of the road are being resurfaced.
widen /ˈwaɪdn/
(verb) to become wider; to make something wider
Example: Reading books helps me to widen my knowledge.
(verb) to become wider; to make something wider
Example: Reading books helps me to widen my knowledge.