Essential English Words Book 1

Typical (adj)

If something is typical, it is normal or something that usually happens.

eg. My typical breakfast is toast and eggs.

Experiment (n)

An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen.

eg. The student did an experiment in science class.

Behave (v)

To behave is to act in a particular way especially to be good.

eg. She always behave well when her father is around.

Punish (v)

To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules and laws.

eg. To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.

Suppose (v)

To suppose is to guess

eg. I suppose I should go home now.

Appropriate (adj)

When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.

eg. It’s appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.

Content (adj)

To be content is to be happy and not want more.

eg. The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.

Instruct (v)

To instruct is to teach

eg. My teacher instructs us in several subjects.

Stroll (v)

To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.

eg. My dog and I strolled through the park today.

Whether

(used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not:

eg. I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef.

Enhances (v)

to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something:

eg. It's things like this that enhance the quality of life.

Comprehension (n)

the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc.:

eg. He has no comprehension of the size of the problem