Spelling Bee Estatal, 2024

Word Definition Use in a sentence
n. a state or condition in which something expected,

absence wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist: He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.
a state or condition in which something is absent.
n. an unfortunate event resulting especially from

accident carelessness or ignorance.
I was involved in a traffic accident.
He denied the accusation that he had lied to the

accusation n. a charge of wrongdoing.
police.
accuse v. to charge with a fault or offense. It's not fair to accuse someone without any proof;
n. to succeed at reaching or accomplishing (a goal, They usually achieve high scores on their math
achieve result, etc.) especially through effort. tests.
She tried to explain her action during the school

action n. a thing done.
year.
My brother went to a drama school to become an

actor n. one who acts in a play, movie, television show, etc.
actor.
Moving to a new school requires adaptability to

adaptability n. capable of being or becoming adapted.
make new friends.
v. to feel respect and approval for (someone or

admire something).
I admire you.
n. an undertaking usually involving danger and I love a book that narrates the adventure of a group
adventure unknown risks. of explorers.
advertisement n. a public notice. The advertisement will appear in three magazines.
agenda n. a list or outline of things to be considered or done. What's the first item on the agenda?
n. a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings My uncle learned how to fly an airplane while serving
airplane from which it derives most of its lift. in the air force.
n. a place from which aircraft operate that usually has

The airport nearest us has plane service on only one
airport paved runways and maintenance facilities and often
major airline
serves as a terminal.
alert n. an alarm or other signal of danger. They sounded the alert during the earthquake.
n. the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable The exhibit will close on the 100th anniversary of the
anniversary event. artist's death.
n. a usually metallic device (such as a rod or wire) for Our TV receives well since we had a new antenna
antenna radiating or receiving radio waves. put on.
n. any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up

appetite organic life
After playing soccer, I always have a big appetite.
We interviewed just one qualified applicant for the

applicant n. one who applies.
job.
For them, as for almost all the children of

assimilation n. an act, process, or instance of assimilating
immigrants, assimilation was good.
n. the act of helping or assisting someone or the help Any assistance you can give me would be
assistance supplied. appreciated.
attend v. to be present at, to go to. My husband and I will both attend the banquet.
n. the persons or number of persons attending

attendance something.
Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?
audience n. a group of listeners or spectators. The concert attracted a large audience.

n. a pack that usually has two shoulder straps and is He lay back on the grass using his backpack as a
backpack carried on the back. pillow.
ball n. a large formal gathering for social dancing We go to a New Year's ball every year.
n. a nonporous bag of light material that can be

balloon inflated especially with air or gas.
I blew up a balloon but then it burst.
n. an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for

banquet numerous people often in honor of a person.
They prepared a banquet in his honor.
n. a flat surface (as of a panel, wall, or fence) on which One of those images landed on a giant billboard in
billboard bills are posted. Times Square.
n. the main part of a plant or animal body especially as

body distinguished from limbs and head.
That sport guy has a muscular body.
bone n. one of the hard parts of the skeleton of a vertebrate. He fell and broke a bone in his left arm.
bonfire n. a large fire built in the open air. We built a bonfire on the beach.
break n. a respite from work, school, or duty. Children usually have a break at school.
v. to send out or transmit (something, such as a

Those stations broadcast the symphony live every
broadcast program) by means of radio or television or by
Friday night.
streaming over the Internet.
brochure n. pamphlet, booklet Publicists created the brochure for the campaign.
n. any of numerous slender-bodied diurnal

lepidopteran insects including one superfamily
butterfly (Papilionoidea) with broad often brightly colored wings His likes collecting butterfly specimens.
and usually another superfamily comprising the
skippers.
n. a leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea capitata)

Cook and stir cabbage 4 to 6 minutes, or until
cabbage with a short stem and a dense globular head of usually
cabbage is crisp-tender
green leaves that is used as a vegetable.
n. a sweet baked food made from a dough or thick

cake batter usually containing flour and sugar and often I made a cake for the party.
shortening, eggs.
n. a system for fixing the beginning, length, and

divisions of the civil year and arranging days and The university's academic calendar runs from
calendar longer divisions of time (such as weeks and months) in September to May.
a definite order.
campfire n. a fire built outdoors (as at a camp or a picnic). We gathered around a campfire and shared stories.
n. crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar

candy syrup.
Too much candy is bad for your teeth.
car n. a vehicle moving on wheels. He got into the car and drove away.
n. an animal (such as a dog, fox, crocodile, or shark)

carnivore that feeds primarily or exclusively on animal matter.
Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore.
We sang our favorite carol while we decorated the

carol n. a popular song or ballad of religious joy.
tree.
cartoon n. a drawing intended as satire, caricature, or humor. The kids are watching a cartoon.
You should use caution when operating the electric

caution n. precaution.
saw.
celebration n. to observe a notable occasion with festivities. There was a celebration in our house that night.
celebrity n. a famous or celebrated person. There was a trendy celebrity at the party.
It took more than a century to complete the

century n. a period of 100 years.
cathedral.
n. a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, There will be a ceremony honoring the town's
ceremony protocol, or convention. veterans next week.
n. the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, A new chairperson for the committee has not yet
chairperson committee, or event. been appointed.
n. generosity and helpfulness especially toward the

charity needy or suffering.
All the money will go to charity.
cheers int. used as a toast. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause.
children n. young pe especially between infancy and puberty. All their children are grown now.
n. a Christian feast on December 25 that

Christmas commemorates the birth of Christ.
I wish you all a merry Christmas.
classroom n. a place where classes meet. We have classes in the yellow classroom.
n. a device other than a watch for indicating or

clock measuring time commonly by means of hands moving Did the alarm clock buzz?
on a dial.
n. the act of working jointly with others or together Rock musicians are working in collaboration with an
collaboration especially in an intellectual endeavor. orchestra to create a new opera.
combination n. a result or product of combining. Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen.
adj. occupied with or engaged in commerce or work The average American sees and hears thousands of
commercial intended for commerce. commercial messages each day.
n. a process by which information is exchanged

Good communication is important to have good
communication between individuals through a common system of
relations.
symbols, signs, or behavior.
n. a group of people with a common characteristic or People in the community wanted better police
community interest living together within a larger society. protection.
n. work that is done without pay to help people in a She was sentenced to 100 hours of community
community service community. service for her crime.
He always carries a compass when he walks in the

compass n. to devise or contrive often with craft or skill.
woods.
n. sympathetic consciousness of others' distresses I survived. Someone or something had had

compassion together with a desire to alleviate it. compassion on me.
conclusion n. a reasoned judgment. The obvious conclusion is that she was negligent.
n. small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper The entire gift is sprinkled with sparkling metallic
confetti made for throwing. wedding confetti.
n. a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of

confidence reliance on one's circumstances.
The class gave me more confidence.
n. a schematic arrangement of the inflectional forms of French and Spanish conjugation are really
conjugation a verb. confusing.
At the coronation, the archbishop put a crown on the

coronation n. the act or occasion of crowning.
Queen's head.
n. one who contributes news or commentary to a

correspondent publication (such as a newspaper) or a radio or Our correspondent in South Africa sent this report.
television network often from a distant place.
n. an outfit worn to create the appearance

costume characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or The girl is walking in their Halloween costume.
thing.
I had a sudden craving for French fries, so I pulled

craving n. an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing.
into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
criticism n. the act of criticizing usually unfavorably. In this job you need to be able to take criticism.
cuisine n. manner of preparing food. This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine.
n. the customary beliefs, social forms, and material Learning about a different culture helps us
culture traits of a racial, religious, or social group. understand the world better.
Asking questions and exploring new ideas are signs

curiosity n. desire to know.
of curiosity.
dance v. to move one's body rhythmically usually to music. She has always loved to dance.
The candidates participated in a debate before the

debate n. a contention by words or arguments.
election was held.
decorate v. to furnish with something ornamental. We always decorate our room with artwork
decoration n. something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies. The vase has a fancy decoration on one side.
This process has included verbal denigration as well

n. the action of unfairly criticizing someone or
denigration something.
as cruel and unusual treatment of those who are
traditionally perceived as outsiders.
n. one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the

prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases,
dentist injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and
I saw her at the dentist last week.
mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth.
direction n. guidance or supervision of action or conduct. In which direction are you going, north or south?
Mom will disapprove if you don't finish your

disapprove v. to pass unfavorable judgment on.
homework before playing video games
n. consideration of a question in open and usually The class was involved in a heated discussion about
discussion informal debate. politics.
Please distribute the examination papers round the

distribute v. to divide among several or many.
class.
n. the condition of having or being composed of Our school celebrates diversity by learning about
diversity differing elements. different cultures.
n. a presentation (such as a film or novel) expressing We watched a documentary on the early history of
documentary or dealing with factual events. jazz.
n. the making of a gift especially to a charity or public

donation institution.
The organization was funded by a private donation.
n. a movie or television production with characteristics

drama (such as conflict) of a serious play.
I prefer drama to comedy.
The school imposed a new dress code that forbids

dress code n. formally or socially imposed standards of dress.
students from wearing jeans.
drumroll n. a roll on a drum or its sound Now…drumroll please…there is a new student!
v. to develop mentally, morally, or aesthetically

educate especially by instruction.
Parents trust schools to educate their children.
elaborate v. to work out in detail. Scientists elaborate theories.
The program is intended to provide medical care for

elderly adj. rather old.
elderly people.
n. departure from a place of abode, natural home, or The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for the
emigration country for life or residence elsewhere. country.
n. the action of understanding, being aware of, being

empathy sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, She had great empathy with people.
thoughts, and experience of another.
We're pleased that the project has received your

endorsement n. the act or process of endorsing.
endorsement.
enthusiasm n. strong excitement of feeling. The speech aroused the enthusiasm of the students.
n. the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which Let's learn about environmental superheroes who
environmental one is surrounded. protect nature
Ethnicity has a strong influence on community status

ethnicity n. a particular ethnic affiliation or group.
relations.
n. the conduct or procedure required by good breeding

Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious
etiquette or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or
breach of etiquette.
official life.
n. determination of the value, nature, character, or A final evaluation based on the objectives follows at
evaluation quality of something or someone. the completion of each module.
examination n. the act or process of examining. I must study for the history examination.
excitement n. the action of exciting: the state of being excited. The child cried out in excitement.
We go for a bike ride every weekend as a family

exercise n. the act of bringing into play or realizing in action.
exercise.
There were several famous paintings at the

exhibition n. an act or instance of exhibiting.
exhibition.
n. practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from

experience direct observation of or participation in events or in a Knowledge comes from experience alone.
particular activity.
Students will carry out a simple laboratory

experiment n. test, trial.
experiment.
explain v. to make plain or understandable. The teacher will explain the rules.
He became discouraged by his repeated failure at

failure n. a state of inability to perform a normal function.
school.
n. a happy or satisfactory resolution to a story or The fairytale ending saw the prince and princess
fairly ending situation. living happily ever after.
fascination n. the quality or power of fascinating I have a fascination with dinosaurs.

n. the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular

fashion time.
The spring fashion is now on display.
n. the transmission of evaluative or corrective

The company uses customer feedback to improve
feedback information about an action, event, or process to the
its products.
original or controlling source.
festive adj. of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival. She was in a festive mood.
n. a device for producing a striking display by the

firework combustion of explosive or flammable compositions.
We expect a big firework during the parade.
n. one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for

fisherman pleasure.
The fisherman plopped the bait into the river.
n. capability to adapt to new, different, or changing You have considerable flexibility at school and can
flexibility requirements. choose how to do things.
n. a rising and overflowing of a body of water

flood especially onto normally dry land
The flood inundated the whole area.
fluffy adj. being light and soft or airy. Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.
focus n. a center of activity, attraction, or attention. The focus is on helping Mexican children.
n. vapor condensed to fine particles of water

fog suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs from Heavy fog made it difficult to see the road.
cloud only in being near the ground.
n. traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art We learned about Native American folklore in social
folklore forms preserved among a people. studies class.
n. a prophecy, estimate, or prediction of a future I want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what
forecast happening or condition. kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
n. a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a

forest large tract.
A fire destroyed acres of forest.
friendship n. the state of being friends. They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
Collecting donations for a charity in the street is a

fundraising n. the organized activity of raising funds.
very familiar form of charity fundraising.
n. a physical or mental competition conducted

game according to rules with the participants in direct She scored a goal to tie the game.
opposition to each other.
n. one employed to care for the gardens or grounds of

gardener a home, business concern, or other property.
The gardener mows the grass regularly.
generosity n. the quality or fact of being generous. Her generosity toward the poor was admirable.
n. something voluntarily transferred by one person to

gift another without compensation.
The money was a gift, not a loan.
Globalization has led to the spread of ideas,

globalization n. the act or process of globalizing.
cultures, and products around the world.
goal n. the end toward which effort is directed. Her primary goal is to get a college degree.
n. the body of persons that constitutes the governing

government authority of a political unit or organization.
Some teachers work for the federal government.
n. the study of the classes of words, their inflections

grammar and their functions and relations in the sentence.
English grammar can be hard to master.
grandmother n. the mother of one's father or mother. My grandmother taught me to sew.

gratitude n. the state of being grateful. He expressed gratitude for their support.
guest n. a person entertained in one's house. Our guest should be arriving soon.
n. a book that gives useful information about a

guidebook particular subject.
The guidebook warns against walking alone at night.
n. a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long-fretted

The guitar is like a magic wand that turns feelings
guitar neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with
into melodies.
the fingers.
n. October 31 observed especially with dressing up in

Halloween disguise, trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'- Tom is wearing a Halloween mask.
lanterns during the evening.
n. the combination of simultaneous musical notes in a

harmony chord.
My family lives in perfect harmony.
harvest n. the season for gathering in agricultural crops. This is the beginning of the harvest.
n. words set at the head of a passage or page to The story of his arrest appeared beneath the
headline introduce or categorize. headline “Caught!”.
health n. the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit. He's in good health these days.
healthy adj. enjoying good health. Grandma has remained healthy into her 80s
n. a mythological or legendary figure often of divine

hero descent endowed with great strength or ability.
Children usually see their father as a hero.
n. to travel by securing free rides from passing Her car broke down, so she had to hitchhike back
hitchhike vehicles. home.
We were located downtown next to a homeless

homeless adj. having no home or permanent place of residence.
shelter.
honesty n. adherence to the facts. She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
hope v. to cherish a desire with anticipation. We hope to become the winners.
The main orchestral brass instruments are the horn,

horn n. a wind instrument used in a jazz band.
trumpet, trombone and tuba.
an inexpensive lodging facility for usually young

travelers that typically has dormitory- style sleeping But this time, there’s no camping on the beach or
hostel arrangements and sometimes offers meals and crashing in that hostel.
planned activities.
n. the distinguishing character or personality of an

identity individual.
As a child grows, he establishes his own identity.
n. the act or power of forming a mental image of

imagination something does not present to the senses or never The story shows plenty of imagination.
wholly perceived in reality.
n. a person who comes to a country to take up An immigrant is someone who moves to a new
immigrant permanent residence. country to live.
The teacher lectured the students on the importance

importance n. the quality or state of being important.
of mutual respect.
adj. produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or The indigenous people of Australia are known as
indigenous naturally in a particular region or environment. Aboriginal Australians.
n. knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or They're working to collect information about the early
information instruction. settlers in the region.
n. something that enters a compound or is a

ingredient component part of any combination or mixture.
He used the finest ingredient in his dish.
initiative n. an introductory step. I took the initiative in blood donation.
adj. occurring between or involving two or more The importance of non-verbal behavior in the
intercultural cultures. intercultural communication is non displaceable.
n. a formal consultation usually to evaluate

Journalist conducted an interview with political
interview qualifications (as of a prospective student or
leaders.
employee).
v. to observe or study by close examination and

investigate systematic inquiry.
Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese.
invitation n. an often-formal request to be present or participate. We sent out your invitation for the party.
n. a tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than The island of Hawaii is the largest in the Hawaiian
island a continent. archipelago
n. the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline

itinerary of one.
We planned a detailed itinerary for our next holidays.
n. the collection and editing of news for presentation

journalism through the media.
I'd like a career in journalism.
n. an act or instance of traveling from one place to

journey another.
We wished her a safe and pleasant journey.
We must make a judgment about the value of their

judgement n. an opinion or estimate so formed.
services.
n. any of various herbivorous leaping marsupial

mammals (family Macropodidae) of Australia, New
kangaroo Guinea, and adjacent islands with a small head, large The kangaroo is a native of Australia.
ears, long powerful hind legs, a long thick tail used as
a support and in balancing, and rather small forelegs
It is important to treat people with kindness and

kindness n. the quality or state of being kind.
respect.
n. a place equipped for experimental study in a

laboratory science or for testing and analysis
Experiments conducted in a modern laboratory.
n. the words, their pronunciation, and the methods of Learning a new language can help you connect with
language combining them used and understood by a community. people from different cultures.
n. a usually portable protective case for a light with My mother lights a lantern to symbolize driving out
lantern transparent openings. darkness.
He did research on group dynamics and leadership

leadership n. capacity to lead.
styles.
light n. something that makes vision possible. The light of the moon is amazing.
the flashing of light produced by a discharge of

lightning atmospheric electricity.
The big tree was struck by lightning.
The company's logo is instantly recognizable all over

logo n. an identifying symbol.
the world
lucky adj. having good luck. I count myself lucky to know you.
n. something that is lugged especially: suitcases for a

luggage traveler's belongings.
Leave your luggage in the hotel.
luscious adj. having a delicious taste or smell. I like the luscious taste of ripe peaches.
adj. having or showing a desire to cause harm to Someone has been spreading malicious gossip
malicious someone. about me.
n. a representation usually on a flat surface of the

map whole or a part of an area.
Can you find where we are on the map?
n. a footrace run on an open course usually of 26

marathon miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers).
He ran the marathon in 2 hrs 48 mins.
n. a social gathering of persons wearing masks and

masquerade often fantastic costumes.
They all wore masks for the masquerade party.
The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to

mechanic n. one who repairs machines.
the engine
meeting n. an act or process of coming together. She was too busy to attend the meeting.
n. the influence, guidance, or direction given by a The Anthropology Department has established a
mentorship mentor. Mentorship Program
minute n. the 60th part of an hour of time: 60 seconds. Bake the cake for one minute more.
adj. of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse

multicultural cultures.
We live in a multicultural society.
n. vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having

music rhythm, melody, or harmony.
This is one of my favorite pieces of music.
adj. having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither

mystical apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence.
She says that the symbol has mystical powers.
adj. based on or described in a myth especially as Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and
mythical contrasted with history. half god.
Suddenly, the narrator speaks in his most

narrator n. a person who tells a story in detail.
rhetorically elevated mode.
neighbor n. one living or located near another. Canada is a neighbor of the U.S.
nervous adj. timid, apprehensive. She is nervous about her job interview.
n. a group of radio or television stations linked by wire

network or radio relay.
The managers sold the show to a big network.
n. a paper that is printed and distributed usually daily

newspaper or weekly and that contains news, articles of opinion, An article in the newspaper caught my attention.
features, and advertising.
nurse n. a person who cares for the sick. A nurse works at hospitals to help sick people.
obey v. to follow the commands or guidance of. Children need to obey their parents.
n. something toward which effort is directed: an aim,

objective goal, or end of action.
His objective in life is to become successful.
n. any of a genus (Octopus) of cephalopod mollusks

The octopus has eight long arms to give hugs to its
octopus that have eight muscular arms equipped with two rows
underwater friends
of suckers.
n. an inclination to put the most favorable construction

Both expressed optimism about the future of the
optimism upon actions and events or to anticipate the best
town.
possible outcome.
n. the act or process of organizing or of being The new president plans to make changes to the
organization organized. company's organization.
I like to organize my school supplies neatly in my

organize v. to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole.
backpack before going to bed.
n. a flat cake made of thin batter and cooked (as on a We had a blueberry pancake and sausage for
pancake griddle) on both sides breakfast.
n. a public procession usually to mark a holiday or

parade event.
The town will put on a parade.
party n. a social gathering. We are having a party.
The little red car zoomed around with a happy

passenger n. a traveler in a public or private conveyance.
passenger waving from the back seat.
patience n. the capacity, habit, or fact of being patient. Patience is the best remedy.
n. the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a The period between Christmas and New Year's Eve
period single action. is a very busy one for everyone.
persistence n. the action or fact of persisting. She has shown a lot of persistence.
n. a person who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or The airline is seeking for an experienced pilot to fly
pilot spacecraft. the new airplane.
n. any of the large bodies that revolve around the sun

planet in the solar system.
Venus is a very beautiful planet in the Solar System.
n. a piece of land used for and usually equipped with

playground facilities for recreation especially by children.
All the schoolchildren ran about on the playground.
His grandparents took great pleasure in seeing him

pleasure n. a state of gratification.
graduate from college.
n. one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping,

The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new
plumber fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use
washing machine.
of water in a building.
If you have something to say and you think others

n. a program (as of music or talk) made available in
podcast digital format for automatic download over the Internet.
will be interested, then consider making a podcast or
videocast.
n. the whole number of people or inhabitants in a

population country or region.
The world's population has increased greatly.
n. an online advertisement that appears in a new I closed the pop-up ad that appeared while I was
pop-up ad browser window. browsing the internet.
praise v. to express a favorable judgment of. Good teachers praise students when they do well.
prefer v. to promote or advance to a rank or position I prefer tea over coffee in the mornings.
n. the action or process of making something ready for

preparation use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, The festival involves a lot of preparation.
test, or duty.
v. to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of

prioritize priority.
I prioritize studying for my exams over watching TV.
Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't

problem-solving n. the process or act of finding a solution to a problem.
figure out what to do.
product n. something produced. The company's newest product is selling well.
n. a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to

property an individual or thing.
This house is my only property.
n. an act of putting forward or stating something for The conference approved a proposal for a
proposal consideration. referendum.
The student shows his qualification in national

qualification n. a quality or skill that fits a person.
contests.
qualification n. a quality or skill that fits a person. He is studying for his teaching qualification.
quality n. degree of excellence. Quality matters more than quantity.

n. the minimum number of officers or members of a

quorum body that is required to be present at a given meeting We need five people to make a quorum.
(as to transact business).
v. to receive or take in the sense of (letters, symbols,

read etc.) especially by sight or touch.
She learned to read at a very early age.
The father was forced to rebuke his son for the

rebuke v. to criticize sharply. spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at
college.
n. a writing acknowledging the receiving of goods or Keep your receipt in case you need to return
receipt money. anything.
v. to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or

recommend trial
I recommend the book to all my students.
reference n. the act of referring or consulting. Keep this dictionary for reference.
adj. agreeably stimulating because of freshness or

refreshing newness.
The water was cold and wonderfully refreshing.
refreshment n. the act of refreshing. We went camping for relaxation and refreshment.
n. control (as by radio signal) of operation from a point

remote control at some distance removed.
Where did you put the remote control?
n. the collecting of information about a particular Recent research shows that the disease is caused in
research subject. part by bad nutrition.
A majority vote enabled the passage of the

resolution n. the act or process of resolving.
resolution.
n. a relation or reference to a particular thing or It's important to treat others with respect, regardless
respect situation. of our differences.
Protecting the environment is everybody’s

responsibility n. the quality or state of being responsible.
responsibility.
She is a very responsible student. He usually does

responsible n. able to answer for one's conduct and obligations.
every task she is asked.
reunion n. an act of reuniting. He dreamed of a reunion with his son.
Sarah's after-school routine includes doing her

routine n. a regular course of procedure. homework, practicing piano, and then playing with
her dog.
adj. producing pleasure or contentment by providing

satisfying what is needed or wanted.
It's satisfying to play a game well.
n. a procedural plan that indicates the time and Students are planning their class schedule for next
schedule sequence of each operation year.
n. knowledge or a system of knowledge covering
general truths, or the operation of general laws
science especially as obtained and tested through scientific
Some people think that chess is a science.
method.
September n. the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar. Mexican Independence is in September.
service n. the occupation or function of serving. The company was unable to service the loan.
v. to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with

share others.
The children need to learn to share their toys.
n. the laterally projecting part of the human body

shoulder formed of the bones and joints with their covering She carried a backpack on one shoulder.
tissue by which the arm relates to the trunk.
n. a serial drama performed originally on a daytime

radio or television program and chiefly characterized
soap opera by tangled interpersonal situations and melodramatic
She loves to watch that soap opera.
or sentimental treatment.
pron. one or some person of unspecified or indefinite

somebody identity.
Somebody left you a message.
n. the teacher lectured the students on the importance He was a sorcerer who used his power for evil
sorcerer of mutual respect. ends.
n. something kept as a reminder (as of a place one When I went to the Super Bowl, I kept my ticket
souvenir has visited). stub as a souvenir.
And from this fireball, multi - colored sparkles

sparkles n. a little spark.
flashed everywhere.
n. the communication or expression of thoughts in

speech spoken words.
She must make a speech at the convention.
n. information about the plot of a motion picture or TV

The review contains a spoiler, so don't read it if you
spoiler program that can spoil a viewer's sense of surprise or
haven't seen the movie.
suspense.
He perfectly fitted the stereotype of the absent-

stereotype n. something conforming to a fixed or general pattern.
minded professor.
n. the juicy edible usually red fruit of any of several low-

growing temperate herbs (genus Fragaria) of the rose
strawberry family that is technically an enlarged pulpy receptacle
Have you ever tried strawberry ice cream?
bearing numerous achenes on its surface.
n. any long narrow wavy strip resembling or A streamer in the team's colors hung from the top of
streamer suggesting a banner floating in the wind. the stadium.
Success grows out of struggles to overcome

success n. degree or measure of succeeding.
difficulties.
teacher n. one that teaches. My teacher is Mexican.
n. a usually tubular optical instrument for viewing

distant objects by means of the refraction of light rays The rings of Saturn can be seen through a
telescope through a lens or the reflection of light rays by a telescope.
concave mirror.
n. an electronic system of transmitting transient images of
fixed or moving objects together with sound over a wire or
television through space by apparatus that converts light and sound I saw the Olympic Games on television.
into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light
rays and audible sound.
n. degree of hotness or coldness measured on a The temperature outside tells us if we need jackets
temperature definite scale. or not!
n. the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is

thunder caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of Her dog is afraid of thunder.
the electrical discharge.
n. the ability to use one's time effectively or Creating a schedule helps me with time
time management productively. management.
n. an act of proposing a drink in honor of or of drinking

toast in honor of someone or something.
He made a toast to the bride and groom.
tolerance n. capacity to endure pain or hardship. She had no tolerance for jokes of any kind.
n. a fleshy movable muscular process of the floor of
the mouths of most vertebrates that bears sensory end
tongue organs and small glands and functions especially in The taste of the spice was still on her tongue.
taking and swallowing food and in humans as a
speech organ.
Use a toothbrush on your tongue as well and rinse

toothbrush n. a brush for cleaning the teeth
your mouth frequently.
n. a device (such as a word) pointing distinctly to the

origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is
trademark applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the
“Kleenex” is a registered trademark.
owner as maker or seller.
n. an inherited, established, or customary pattern of There's a school tradition of wearing casual clothes
tradition thought, action, or behavior. on Fridays.
My favorite artist speaks only English. Will you

translate v. to turn into one's own or another language.
translate for me?
travel v. to go on or as if on a trip or tour. His job requires him to travel frequently.

n. a talk or lecture on travel usually accompanied by a Peter Jackson's latest book 'Africa' is part
travelogue film or slides. travelogue, part memoir.
n. wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) When I was a child, I read a legend about the
treasure stored up or hoarded. pirates' buried treasure.
n. a large brass musical instrument that you blow into,

trombone with a sliding tube used to change the note
He plays the trombone at an orchestra.
n. a set of regularly presented television programs Have you been following that crime TV series on
TV series each of which is complete. TV?
understand v. to grasp the meaning of. I can't understand a word you're saying.
unity n. the quality or state of not being multiple. It is important to have a sense of national unity.
n. a person who does not eat meat: someone whose

vegetarian diet consists wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, Our youngest daughter is a vegetarian.
and sometimes eggs or dairy products.
n. a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a

volunteer willingness to undertake a service.
The school was built by a volunteer.
vote v. to cast or conduct a vote. During recess, let's vote on what game to play next!
n. the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain,

It's important to drink plenty of water throughout the
water forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major
day to stay hydrated.
constituent of all living matter.
weakness n. the quality or state of being weak. His main weakness is his voice.
n. the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or

weather cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or The weather in Mexico is always changing.
cloudiness.
n. living things and especially mammals, birds, and

wildlife fishes that are neither human nor domesticated.
Australians are justly proud of their native wildlife.
n. a written or printed character or combination of

word characters representing a spoken word.
How do you spell that word?
worldwide adj. extended throughout or involving the entire world. News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.
yearn v. to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly. I yearn for the love and affection I once had.
n. a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid

food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt that´s been
yogurt two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus ans strained to remove the why or liquid
Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added.
This zesty, soy-based vegetarian alternative to the

adj. having or characterized by zest, appealingly high-saturated-fat American BBQ staple contains
zesty piquant or lively. hints of zucchini, red-bell pepper, garlic, onion, and
even a couple of cheeses.

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n. a state or condition in which something expected,

n. an unfortunate event resulting especially from

He denied the accusation that he had lied to the

She tried to explain her action during the school

My brother went to a drama school to become an

Moving to a new school requires adaptability to

v. to feel respect and approval for (someone or

advertisement n. a public notice. The advertisement will appear in three magazines.

n. a place from which aircraft operate that usually has

n. any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up

We interviewed just one qualified applicant for the

For them, as for almost all the children of

n. the persons or number of persons attending

audience n. a group of listeners or spectators. The concert attracted a large audience.

n. a nonporous bag of light material that can be

n. an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for

n. the main part of a plant or animal body especially as

v. to send out or transmit (something, such as a

n. any of numerous slender-bodied diurnal

n. a leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea capitata)

n. a sweet baked food made from a dough or thick

n. a system for fixing the beginning, length, and

n. crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar

n. an animal (such as a dog, fox, crocodile, or shark)

We sang our favorite carol while we decorated the

You should use caution when operating the electric

It took more than a century to complete the

n. generosity and helpfulness especially toward the

n. a Christian feast on December 25 that

n. a device other than a watch for indicating or

combination n. a result or product of combining. Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen.

n. a process by which information is exchanged

He always carries a compass when he walks in the

n. sympathetic consciousness of others' distresses I survived. Someone or something had had

n. a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of

At the coronation, the archbishop put a crown on the

n. one who contributes news or commentary to a

n. an outfit worn to create the appearance

I had a sudden craving for French fries, so I pulled

Asking questions and exploring new ideas are signs

The candidates participated in a debate before the

This process has included verbal denigration as well

n. one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the

Mom will disapprove if you don't finish your

Please distribute the examination papers round the

n. the making of a gift especially to a charity or public

n. a movie or television production with characteristics

The school imposed a new dress code that forbids

drumroll n. a roll on a drum or its sound Now…drumroll please…there is a new student!

v. to develop mentally, morally, or aesthetically

elaborate v. to work out in detail. Scientists elaborate theories.

The program is intended to provide medical care for

n. the action of understanding, being aware of, being

We're pleased that the project has received your

Ethnicity has a strong influence on community status

n. the conduct or procedure required by good breeding

We go for a bike ride every weekend as a family

There were several famous paintings at the

n. practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from