available /əˈveɪləbl/ (adj) that you can get, buy, or find Example: I checked the list of available compact discs before ordering
broaden /ˈbrɔːdn/ (v) Example: Dominique wants to broaden her knowledge of opera history
category /ˈkætəɡəri/ (n) group of people or things with particular features in common Example: Jazz is one of many categories of music
disparate /ˈdɪspərət/ made up of parts or people that are very different from each other Example: Religious song cut across disparate categories of music
divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ (v) to separate or make something separate into parts Example: The music class was evenly divided between those who liked country and western music and those who do not
favor /'feivə/ (v) to prefer one plan, way of doing something, ect to another Example: Sam enjoys the works of several composers but he tends to favor Mozart
instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ (n) a natural tendency for people and animals to behave in a particular way, using the knowledge and abilities that they were born Example: The student's ability to play the cello was so natural, it seemed an instinct
prefer /prɪˈfɜː(r)/ (v) to like one thing or person better than another Example: Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
reason /ˈriːzn/ (n) a cause or an explanation for something that has happened Example: There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
relaxation /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/ (n) ways of resting and enjoying yourself Example: He played the piano for relaxation and pleasure
taste /teɪst/ (n) a person's ability to choose things that people recognize as being of good quality or appropriate Example: He has very good taste in music.
urge /ɜːdʒ/ (v) to advise or try hard to persuade someone to do something Example: His mother urged him to study the piano