Revision example

bal

exactly

precisely, with no difference

I arrived at exactly 8 o’clock

exist

to be real or to be alive

Do you believe ghosts exist?

individual

a single person or thing

Each individual must sign the form

character

the qualities of a person

She has a kind character

instead

in place of something else

Let’s walk instead of taking a taxi

object

a thing you can see or touch

The object on the table is a gift

wave

to move your hand to say hello or goodbye

She waved at her friend

according

as stated by someone or something

According to the news, it will rain

opposite

completely different or facing something

The bank is opposite the school

previously

before now

I had previously visited Japan

behave

to act in a particular way

Please behave in class

warn

to tell someone about possible danger

The sign warns drivers to slow down

decorate

to make something look better

We decorated the room for the party

condition

the state something is in

The car is in good condition

background

the details of someone’s life or history

She has a science background

team

a group of people working together

Our team won the match

professional

relating to a job or skilled work

He gave a very professional presentation

mind

your thoughts or ability to think

I can’t get the song out of my mind

brief

short in time or length

He gave a brief explanation

series

a number of things that happen one after another

I watched a series of documentaries

section

a part of something

Please read the next section

scene

a place where something happens or part of a movie

The final scene was exciting

meanwhile

at the same time

I cooked dinner

meanwhile, he set the table

first

before anything else

First, wash your hands

in the end

finally, after everything

In the end, we chose the blue one

next

immediately after

Next, mix the ingredients

lastly

finally, the last point

Lastly, check your answers

once

one time or when something happens

Once you finish, call me

soon

in a short time

I will see you soon

to conclude

to finish or summarise

To conclude, we must work together

afterward

later, after something else

We went to a café afterward

before that

earlier than that time

I lived in Hanoi before that

ask

to request information

I asked her a question

earn

to receive money for work

He earns good money

schedule

a plan of times and events

My schedule is full today

wear

to have clothes on

She wears a uniform at work

work

to do a job

He works at a bank

meeting

a planned discussion

We have a meeting at 3 pm

money

coins or notes used to buy things

I need money to pay the bill

overtime

extra hours of work

She worked overtime yesterday

time

the period when something happens

What time is it?

uniform

special clothing for work or school

Students wear a uniform here