A-B

DEFINITION

access

the right to see or use something

accommodatio
n

a place to live in or stay at

adulthood

the period of time when you're an adult

advertising

the business of making companies and products wellknown

advice

suggestions about what someone should do

aggression

the urge to attack or to fight

aid

money or help given to those who need it

air

the mixture of gases surrounding the earth

alcohol

substance in drinks that makes people feel drunk

anger

a strong feeling we can get if we think we're being

treated badly

applause

the sound of clapping after a performance or a speech

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Only a few
people have
access to this
information.
Does the
company
provide
accommodatio
n for the
workers?
You'll have
more freedom
in adulthood,
but more
responsibilities
too.
A lot of
creative people
work in
advertising.
If you're not
sure what to
do, ask your
friends for
advice.
If he needs an
outlet for his
aggression, he
could try
boxing.
Should rich
countries give
more aid to
poor countries?
If there's not
enough air in
the room, open
a window.
Whiskey
contains much
more alcohol
than beer.
Why was
someone with
so much anger
allowed to own
a gun?
After the
concert, the

applause went
on for at least
five minutes.

arithmetic

simple mathematics like adding, multiplying, etc.

art

paintings, sculpture, drawings, etc.

assistance

help given to someone

athletics

track and field events, such as running and jumping

attention

focus of awareness on something or someone

bacon

smoked or salted meat from a pig

baggage

bags and suitcases used while travelling

ballet

a style of dancing that tells a story

beauty

the quality that makes people or things beautiful

beef

meat from a cow

I wanted to
work in a bank
because I was
always good at
arithmetic.
If you want to
learn about art,
visit the
national
gallery.
After calling
911 for
assistance, we
waited for an
ambulance.
Jenny's very
good at
athletics, and
she's even won
some medals.
The teacher
found it
difficult to get
her students'
attention.
Would you like
some bacon
with your
scrambled
eggs?
The customs
officer at the
airport checked
all my
baggage.
My dad loved
ballet, and he
even took us to
see Swan Lake.
Many poets
have been
inspired by the
beauty of
nature.
I don't eat beef
or pork, but I

beer

an alcoholic drink made with malt and hops

biology

the study of plants, animals and other living things

blood

the red liquid inside our bodies

botany

the study of plants

bread

a common food that's made from wheat or other grains

business

any money-making venture or activity

butter

a dairy food that's made from cream

C-D

DEFINITION

carbon

a chemical element that's in all living things (symbol

C)

cardboard

very thick paper that's used to make boxes

cash

money in the form of notes and coins

like fish and

seafood.
It was a good
party, but I
think we drank
too much beer.
If you study
biology, you'll
learn how
amazing life
really is.
Blood carries
oxygen from
the lungs to all
the body's
cells.
When I studied
botany, we
often collected
plants from
forests.
I sliced a loaf
of bread and
then made
some
sandwiches.
Before going
into business,
ask your father
for some
advice.
Would you like
some butter on
your toast?
EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Climate
change occurs
when there's
too much
carbon in the
air.
We could get
cardboard for
our signs by
cutting up old
boxes.
If you need
some cash, go
to an ATM

chalk

material that's used for writing on blackboards

chaos

a situation that's out of control

cheese

a solid dairy food

chess

a popular board game

childhood

the period of life when you're a child

clothing

things you wear, like shirts, socks, etc.

coal

black substance that's dug up and burned

coffee

a drink made with ground, roasted seeds

commerce

the buying and selling of goods and services

compassion

strong sympathy for others

comprehension

the ability to understand something

machine.
Don't forget to
take some
chalk to your
class.
There was
chaos after the
fire started,
with people
running in all
directions.
Do you want
some extra
cheese on your
pizza?
Do you feel
like having a
game of chess?
For most of my
childhood, our
family lived in
London.
We were poor,
but we always
had enough
food and
clothing.
My
grandmother
used to cook
on a stove that
burned coal.
How many
cups of coffee
do you drink
every day?
Some
historians say
commerce
began about
10,000 years
ago.
The Buddha
taught us to
feel
compassion for
all living
things.
Sayoko's
comprehension
of written

content

the material in a file or on a website

corruption

dishonest or illegal activity by public officials

cotton

a type of cloth made from plant fibres

courage

the ability to act despite danger or fear

currency

the type of money used in a country

damage

harm caused to something or someone

dancing

bodily movements made to music

danger

the possibility of something very bad happening

data

statistical or digital information

delight

great happiness or pleasure

English is
excellent.
This website's
content is
great, and so is
the design.
All this
corruption has
made many
politicians very
rich.
American
farmers used
African people
as slaves to
pick cotton.
The protesters
showed so
much courage,
knowing they
could be shot
at any moment.
How much
local currency
will I need to
get a taxi from
the airport?
We couldn't
believe how
much damage
the storm had
caused.
My legs are
sore after so
much dancing
in the club last
night.
Before the
hunter could
shoot, the deer
sensed the
danger and ran
off.
How much
data can your
computer's
hard drive
store?
We took great
delight in

dessert

sweet food eaten at the end of a meal

dignity

calm and mature self-respect

dirt

soil, or anything that makes something dirty

distribution

a system for getting things to those who want them

dust

tiny particles in the air or on surfaces

E-F

DEFINITION

economics

the study of the production and distribution of goods

and services

education

the systematic teaching of children or adults

electricity

the power that runs lights, computers, etc.

employment

work given to someone for money

watching our
kids act in the
play.
Would you like
some ice
cream for
dessert?
He accepted
his defeat with
dignity, and
waved to the
crowd.
My brother's
face was
covered in dirt
and his hair
was a mess.
Marketing
ebooks is
difficult, but
distribution is
easy.
All the
furniture in the
empty house
was covered in
dust.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
One of our
daughters
wants to study
economics at
university.
To get on in
this world, you
need a good
education.
Electricity is
dangerous, so
don't try to fix
the wires
yourself.
She graduated
from university
two years ago,
but she still
hasn't found

energy

the power to do things, or the power that makes things

work

engineering

the design and building of roads, machines, etc.

enjoyment

the pleasure you get from something

entertainment

films, TV shows, etc. that we watch for enjoyment

envy

the feeling of wanting what someone else has

equipment

all the things needed to do a job or activity

ethics

the study of the principles of right and wrong

evidence

information used to show that something is true

evolution

gradual change or development over time

full-time
employment.
Using clean
energy like
wind and solar
power is better
than burning
coal or oil.
If she likes
learning about
machines, she
should study
engineering.
I never thought
I'd get so much
enjoyment
from reading a
book.
Television is
one of the
cheapest forms
of
entertainment.
You should
have seen the
envy on
Harry's face
when he saw
his neighbour's
new car.
My gym costs
more than hers,
but it's got
much better
equipment.
If schools
taught ethics as
a core subject,
the world
would be a
much better
place.
There's a lot of
evidence
proving he was
there, like
fingerprints
and DNA.
Some people
still don't

failure

lack of success in doing something

faith

strong belief or trust

fame

being known about or recognized by many people

fiction

books that tell imagined stories

flour

powder from grinding grains such as wheat

flu

an illness that feels like a very bad cold

food

the things people or animals eat

freedom

the ability, or the right, to do what you choose to do

fruit

foods like apples, oranges, bananas, etc.

believe in
evolution from
natural
selection,
despite all the
scientific
evidence.
Sometimes we
learn more
from failure
than we do
from success.
I have faith in
Mark because
he always does
what he says
he'll do.
Lots of people
dream of fame
and fortune,
but very few
achieve it.
Alan's
favourite work
of fiction is
Lord of the
Rings.
If you're going
shopping,
could you get
some flour?
I've had the flu
all week, and I
can't stop
coughing and
sneezing.
If you want to
live a long and
healthy life, eat
good food.

If you still
don't have
freedom, you
should be
fighting for it!
Fruit is
delicious, and
it's also really

fuel

anything that can be burned for heat or energy

fun

enjoyment from playful activities

furniture

tables, chairs, beds, etc.

G-H

DEFINITION

garbage

things that you throw away

garlic

a vegetable similar to an onion

gas

a household fuel for heating and cooking

genetics

the study of genes and heredity

glass

the material windows and bottles are made of

gold

a precious metal (symbol Au)

golf

a game played with clubs and small white balls

gossip

the sharing of stories about other people's private lives

good for you.

The pump
stopped
working
because it'd
run out of fuel.
Our kids had
lots of fun at
the beach
today.
My wife
always wants
to buy more
furniture.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Did you
remember to
take out the
garbage?
People say
garlic makes
breath smell
bad, but I can't
smell it.
We didn't used
that much gas
last month, did
we?
People who
breed animals
usually know a
lot about
genetics.
Bottles made
of glass are
better for
recycling than
plastic ones.
European
invaders stole
a lot of gold
from South
America.
Why don't we
have a game of
golf on Sunday
afternoon?
I can't believe

grammar

the rules of a language

grass

a plant that's grown to cover ground in parks and

gardens

gratitude

the feeling of being thankful

grief

a feeling of great sadness

ground

the surface of the earth

guilt

a feeling of shame for doing something wrong

gymnastics

a sport involving physical exercises

hair

the thin strands that grow on your head

happiness

the feeling of being joyful or happy

hardware

the solid parts of a computer system

how much
gossip I heard
at Doreen's
dinner party.
We need
activities that
make learning
grammar more
interesting.
The grass in
the back yard's
getting too
long, so I'd
better cut it.
Ricardo
expressed his
gratitude to all
those who'd
helped him.
Maria was
overcome with
grief when her
sister died.
We lay with
our backs on
the ground and
looked at the
stars.
Do politicians
feel any guilt
when they start
a war to boost
their
popularity?
I really
enjoyed
watching the
gymnastics at
the Olympics.
Harry's hair
was long and
blond when he
was a teenager,
but now it's
short and gray.
They enjoyed
many years of
happiness
together.
Your hardware
is fine, but you

need to get
some new
software.

harm

damage or injury

hate

strong dislike of someone or something

hatred

strong dislike of someone or something

health

the state of your body and mind

heat

high temperature

height

how tall something or someone is

help

assistance given to someone in need

homework

schoolwork done at home

honesty

the quality of being honest, or of telling the truth

honey

a sweet food found in beehives

hospitality

welcoming behaviour towards visitors

housework

cleaning, washing and cooking done at home

Luckily the
storm didn't do
any harm to
our fruit tress.
Their eyes
were full of
hate as they
beat and
kicked their
victim.
Why do they
feel so much
hatred towards
gay people?
His health
improved a lot
after he started
exercising.
The heat from
the fire kept us
warm all night.
My brother
and I are
around the
same height.
How much
help did you
get with your
homework?
I did all my
homework
myself!
Are you
speaking with
complete
honesty about
this?
Would you like
some honey on
your toast?
We were
amazed by the
hospitality of
the people in
the village.
Does your

humour

the quality that makes something funny

hunger

the feeling you get when your body needs food

hydrogen

a gas that can't be seen or smelled (symbol H)

I-J

DEFINITION

ice

frozen water

ice cream

a frozen dessert food

importance

the degree to which something is important

inflation

rising prices

information

facts about something or someone

injustice

unfair treatment

husband do
much of the
housework?
Even though it
was a serious
movie, it had
moments of
humour.

By 2 o'clock in
the afternoon, I
was feeling
pangs of
hunger.
Hydrogen and
oxygen
combine to
form water.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Would you like
some ice in
your drink?
If I eat too
much ice
cream, I start
to put on
weight.
The research
shows the
importance of
regular
exercise.
Inflation has
made
everything
more
expensive than
before.
Do you think
the information
on this website
is accurate?
Nelson
Mandela spent

innocence

the fact of not being guilty of a crime

intelligence

the ability to think about complex ideas

iron

a strong metal (symbol Fe)

irony

humour in which someone says the opposite of what

they really mean

jam

sweet food made from fruit and spread on bread

jealousy

a bad feeling experienced if we think someone we love

wants someone else

jelly (British)

a dessert made with gelatine

jelly (USA)

sweet food made from fruit and spread on bread

joy

a feeling of great happiness

judo

a martial art that employs throws and holds

most of his life

fighting
injustice.
Despite their
innocence,
many good
people were
sent to jail.
Do you think
IQ tests really
measure
intelligence?
In ancient
Rome, knives
and spear tips
were made of
iron.

As we stood in
the rain, Julie
said, with
much irony,
"Lovely
weather, isn't
it?"
Can I have
some
strawberry jam
on my toast,
please?
If she even
looks at
another guy,
her boyfriend
goes crazy
with jealousy.
Mum made
some red jelly
for dessert.
Can I have one
of your peanut
butter and jelly
sandwiches?
When I held
our first baby,
tears of joy ran
down my
cheeks.
Did you know
that judo is an

juice

any liquid that's squeezed from fruit

justice

the fair treatment of people

K-L

DEFINITION

karate

a martial art that employs kicks and punches

kindness

the quality of being kind to other living things

knowledge

facts and information known by someone

labour

work, especially physical work

lack

a shortage of something

land

an area of ground

laughter

the act or the sound of laughing

lava

hot, molten rock

Olympic sport
now?
Every morning
I have a glass
of freshlysqueezed
orange juice.
Those boys
who were
jailed for a
crime they
didn't commit
are still
waiting for
justice.
EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
My brother has
a black belt in
karate, so don't
bully me!
If you speak
and act with
kindness,
everyone will
like you.
We all need the
knowledge and
skills that an
education
provides.
Does this price
include the
cost of labour?
The lack of
Englishspeaking
workers is a
problem.
How much of
this land can
be used for
farming?
There's always
a lot of
laughter in
Maria's
classes.
Look at all that
lava coming

leather

animal skin used for making clothes, bags, etc.

leisure

free time, or things you do in your free time

lightning

flashes of light in the sky during a storm

linguistics

the study of language

literature

novels, short stories, poetry, etc.

litter

rubbish dropped in public places

livestock

animals that are kept on a farm

logic

reasoned thought

loneliness

unhappiness caused by being alone

love

a very strong feeling of affection

down the side

of the volcano!
If you're going
to ride a
motorbike,
wear a leather
jacket.
Her favourite
leisure
activities are
reading and
playing tennis.
Did you see all
the lightning
during the
storm last
night?
If you study
linguistics,
you'll learn all
about language
and how it
works.
English
literature was
my favourite
subject at
school.
People who
leave their
litter behind
are lazy and
selfish.
Are you sure
the livestock
on this farm is
well-treated?
Can you
explain the
logic behind
your decision?
She lives by
herself, but she
doesn't suffer
from
loneliness.
How many
different kinds
of love can you
think of?

luck

good fortune

luggage

bags and suitcases used while travelling

M-N

DEFINITION

machinery

several machines, esp. large ones

magic

a mysterious power, or a magician's tricks

mail

letters and parcels sent by post

management

the job of running an organisation or business

mankind

all the people in the world

marble

a type of stone used for building

mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes

mayonnaise

a thick white sauce eaten with salads

measles

a type of disease

Kim never
seems to have
much luck
when she
gambles.
Can I leave my
luggage here
while I go to
the bathroom?

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
We'll have to
buy a lot of
new machinery
for the factory.
You don't
really believe
in the power of
magic, do you?
Who collects
your mail
while you're
away?
Without good
management, a
company won't
last long.
He says
mankind's
biggest
challenge is
global
warming.
Is this floor
really made of
Italian marble?
If you want to
be an engineer,
you'll have to
study
mathematics.
Do you want
some
mayonnaise on
your salad
sandwich?
His body was

meat

animal or bird flesh eaten as food

metal

a hard substance, like iron or gold

methane

a colourless gas that's used as a fuel

milk

the liquid that baby mammals get from their mothers

money

what you earn from work, and then spend or save

mud

soft, wet earth

music

organised sound made for enjoyment

nature

all living things and the habitats that sustain them

news

information about recent events

nitrogen

one of the gases in our atmosphere (symbol N)

nonsense

anything that isn't true or sensible

nurture

the care given to a growing person or animal

covered in red
spots, so we
thought he had
measles.
Did you buy
this meat from
our local
butcher?
Bicycle frames
are usually
made of lightweight metal.
Is it possible to
run a car on
methane?
How many
litres of milk
do you drink
every day?
I'm trying to
save enough
money to buy a
car.
I fell over and
got mud all
over my
clothes.
What sort of
music do you
like?
The beauty of
nature has
inspired many
artists and
poets.
My dad
watches the
news on TV
every night.
Did you know
that you can't
see or smell
nitrogen?

You don't
believe all that
nonsense about
ghosts, do
you?
Parents are

nutrition

food the body needs for health

O-P

DEFINITION

obedience

doing what someone tells you to do

obesity

the condition of being too fat

oil

a dark liquid from under the ground

oxygen

a chemical element in air and water (symbol O)

paper

material used for writing on or wrapping

passion

a very strong feeling

pasta

an Italian food made from flour and water

patience

the ability to wait without getting angry or upset

responsible for
the nurture of
their young.
If we eat for
nutrition
instead of
taste, we'll all
be healthier.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Military
commanders
expect
obedience
from their
troops.
Diseases
caused by
obesity kill
millions of
people every
year.
Saudi Arabia
makes a lot of
money from
selling oil.
When you
breathe in,
your body gets
oxygen from
the air.
How many
sheets of paper
do you need?
People on both
sides of the
debate spoke
with passion.
Spaghetti,
ravioli and
lasagna are
different types
of pasta.
After waiting
an hour to see
a doctor, I ran
out of patience
and left.

permission

the right to do something you can't normally do

physics

the scientific study of matter and energy

poetry

literature in the form of poems and verses

pollution

waste products that damage the environment

poverty

the state of being very poor

power

the ability to control people or things

pride

the feeling you have when you, or someone close to

you, does something special

production

the process of making or growing things

progress

improvement or development

pronunciation

the sounds made when speaking a language

psychology

the study of the mind

publicity

attention given to something in newspapers, TV, etc.

You'll need
permission
from the boss
if you want to
leave early.
These new
theories in
physics are
difficult to
understand.
Have you ever
read the poetry
of Walt
Whitman?
Most air
pollution
comes from
cars and
factories.
Millions of
people are still
living in
poverty.
The police
have the power
to arrest and
charge people.
We watched
with pride as
our son was
awarded his
medal.
Rice
production has
increased this
year.
I hope you're
making
progress in
your English.
Your
pronunciation
of English is
excellent.
My sister
wants to study
psychology.
The royal
wedding got a
lot of publicity

punctuation

small marks used when writing, like commas and

question marks

DEFINITION

quality

the standard of something, or how good it is

quantity

the amount of something, or the number of things

quartz

a very hard rock

racism

the belief that some races of people are better than

others

rain

water that falls from clouds in the sky

recreation

the things you do for fun or pleasure

relaxation

a state of rest or low stress

reliability

the quality of being unlikely to fail

research

work done to find or discover knowledge

in the media.
Good
punctuation
will make your
writing easier
to read.
EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Good quality
shoes last
longer than
shoes of poor
quality.
The police
found a large
quantity of
stolen goods in
the house.
Quartz is often
used in highquality
watches and
clocks.
Racism is still
a problem in
many parts of
the world.
All the farmers
in our village
are praying for
rain.
Our students
want less
homework and
more time for
recreation.
Meditation is
one of the best
techniques for
relaxation.
The main
selling points
for this car are
its safety and
reliability.
Before writing
his book, he
put a lot of
time into
research.

respect

admiration for someone

Children in
Asia have a lot
of respect for
their teachers.

revenge

acts done to punish someone who has hurt you

The kids got

together and
planned their
revenge on the
bully.

rice

a type of grain

room

the space needed for something

rubbish

things you don't need and throw away

rum

a type of alcoholic drink

How much rice

do you think
we need to
cook for the
stir-fry?
Do you think
there's enough
room for a
piano in here?
Put any
rubbish in that
bin over there.
Pirates like
Blackbeard
loved to drink
rum.

DEFINITION

safety

the lack of danger

salad

mix of raw vegetables like lettuce, tomato, etc.

salt

a white substance often added to food

sand

material found at beaches and in the desert

satire

humour used to criticize someone or something

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
My grandma
always worries
about safety in
airplanes.
Would you like
some salad
with your
meal?
Could you pass
the salt and
pepper, please?
We went to the
beach and built
a castle out of
sand.
A lot of
political
cartoonists use
satire in their
work.

scenery

views of mountains, lakes, valleys, etc.

seafood

food from the sea, like fish, crabs, etc.

seaside

an area near the sea

shame

the bad feeling you get after doing something wrong

shopping

the activity of going to shops and buying things

silence

complete quiet, with no sound at all

sleep

a natural state of unconsciousness and rest

smoke

clouds that rise from something that's burning

smoking

the act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.

snow

soft flakes that fall from the sky in cold weather

soap

a substance that makes cleaning easier

software

computer programs and operating systems

The scenery in
the mountains
was
magnificent.
My wife loves
seafood,
especially
lobster and
prawns.
Every year we
spend our
vacation at the
seaside.
I'll never forget
the shame I felt
when I was
caught
stealing.
Can't you think
of anything
better to do in
your free time
than shopping?
After a
moment of
silence, we
started talking
again.
All animals
need periods of
sleep, even fish
and frogs.
We could see
the smoke, so
we knew there
was a fire.
Some
politicians
want to ban
smoking in all
public places.
Does it ever
snow in Brazil,
or is it too hot?
There's a new
bar of soap in
the cupboard
in the
bathroom.
We used to buy
software on

soil

dirt or earth in which plants can grow

sorrow

a feeling of great sadness

soup

a liquid food usually served in a bowl

speed

how fast something moves

spelling

forming written words with letters

sport

competitive activities like football, golf, tennis, etc.

steam

hot gas that rises from boiling water

strength

physical power

stuff

undefined material or things

stupidity

lack of thought or intelligence

success

the achievement of a goal

discs, but now

we download
it.
The soil would
be healthier if
we added
manure and
compost to it.
Can you
imagine how
much sorrow
his mother
must have felt?
There's a tin of
tomato soup in
the cupboard if
you want it.
I wonder what
the new
Ferrari's top
speed is.
If you read
more books,
your spelling
will improve.
Do you think
Uncle Bill
watches too
much sport on
TV?
Trains and
ships used to
be powered by
steam.
Lifting that
heavy sofa
took all my
strength.
What's this
brown stuff on
the bottom of
my shoe?
We're all
capable of
stupidity from
time to time.
Success is
great, but you
can learn a lot
from failure
too.

sugar

sweet crystals put in tea and coffee

sunshine

light from the sun

symmetry

perfect balance in design or form

DEFINITION

tea

a drink made by adding boiling water to dried plant

parts

tennis

game played on a court with racquets and balls

thirst

the feeling you get when your body needs water

thunder

a loud sound heard during a storm

timber

wood for building and for making furniture

time

duration as measured by clocks

toast

slices of bread that have been cooked in a toaster

tolerance

the ability to accept beliefs and behaviour that differ

How many
teaspoons of
sugar would
you like in
your tea?
We need a few
minutes of
sunshine every
day to stay
healthy.
The more
symmetry
there is in a
face, the more
beautiful it is.
EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
Would you like
a cup of
peppermint
tea?
My grandma is
too old for
tennis, but she
still plays golf.
No matter how
bad your thirst
gets, don't
drink sea
water!
There was a
flash of
lightning, and
then a crack of
thunder.
The frame is
made of
timber, but the
walls are made
of brick.
How much
time do you
spend at your
computer
every day?
Would you
prefer jam or
honey on your
toast?
Parents and

from our own

trade

the buying and selling of goods and services

traffic

all the cars and other vehicles using a road

transportation

the moving of goods and people from place to place

travel

going to other places, esp. distant places

trust

the belief that someone is honest

DEFINITION

understanding

knowledge about something or someone

underwear

clothing worn under other clothes

unemployment

the lack of paid work

unity

the state of forming one unit

teachers should
encourage
tolerance
among
children.
How much is
our trade with
African
countries
worth?
The traffic on
Main Street is
always bad in
the morning.
Don't forget
the cost of
transportation
from the
airport.
How much
travel will the
job require?
A company
that betrays a
customer's
trust won't last
long.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
The classes
will improve
your
understanding
of grammar.
Don't forget to
take plenty of
underwear on
the trip.
Unemploymen
t is a serious
problem in
many
countries.
College
initiation
rituals are
meant to create

usage

how, or how much, something is used

DEFINITION

validity

the state of being acceptable, legally or logically

veal

meat from a calf

vegetation

plants and trees

vegetarianism

the practice of only eating plant-based foods

vengeance

the act of punishing somebody who has hurt you

violence

actions meant to hurt or kill

vision

the ability to see

vitality

energy and enthusiasm

unity in the
group.
Internet usage
in China has
increased a lot
this year.

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
The officials
checked the
validity of
everyone's
passport.
After petting a
young calf, my
son said he
wouldn't eat
veal any more.
Elephants can
eat many
different kinds
of vegetation.
My doctor
explained all
the health
benefits of
vegetarianism.
These two
families have
been carrying
out acts of
vengeance on
each other for
fifty years.
Both families
want to end the
violence, but
they don't
know how to.
The injury to
his eye limited
his vision.
In their
performance,
all the dancers
showed great
vitality.

DEFINITION

warmth

the state, or the feeling, of mild heat

water

a clear liquid that we have to drink

wealth

money and other valuable things

weather

local conditions, incl. temperature and rainfall

weight

how heavy a person or an object is

welfare

the health and well-being of people or animals

wheat

a grain that's used for making bread

whiskey

a strong alcoholic drink

width

the distance from one side to the other

wildlife

animals and other living things in their natural habitats

wine

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

EXAMPLE
SENTENCE
We lay on the
sand feeling
the warmth of
the sun on our
bodies.
Is the water
here safe to
drink?
His only goal
in life was to
accumulate
more and more
wealth.
The weather
here is always
beautiful in
spring.
If I eat too
much, I'll start
putting on
weight.
A
government's
main
responsibility
is the welfare
of its people.
Every year we
export millions
of tons of
wheat.
How many
glasses of
whiskey did
you drink?
The pool's
length is 100
metres, and the
width is 20
metres.
Do you think
shooting
wildlife should
be called a
sport?
Shall we have
a bottle of
wine with our

wisdom

knowledge of life that's gained from experience

wood

the hard material in trees

wool

thick hair that grows on sheep

work

a job done for money, or any productive activity

yeast

a fungus used to make bread, wine and beer

yoga

a system of techniques for body and mind control

youth

the time, or the state, of being young

zinc

a chemical element (symbol Zn)

zoology

the scientific study of animals

meal?
There was a lot
of wisdom in
what our
grandmother
said.
Is Jenny's new
dining table
made of wood?
How much
wool grows on
a sheep in one
year?
Try to find
work doing
something you
love doing.
If you don't
add yeast to
the dough, the
bread won't
rise.
Yoga has been
practised in
India for
thousands of
years.
Is it better to
spend one's
youth
travelling or
studying?
Zinc is an
important trace
element,
especially for
men.
Zoology is one
of the most
interesting
branches of
biology.