Reading and Grammar Vocabulary List

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering human behavior, moral actions, traits, and safety/security terms from reading and grammar modules.

anonymous

/ə'nɒnɪməs/ - Made or done by someone whose name is not known or given.

appreciated

/ə'priːʃieɪtɪd/ - Recognized with gratitude, valued, or respected.

ask for nothing in return

/ˌɑːsk fə ˈnʌθɪŋ ɪn rɪˈtɜːn/ - To request or expect no reward, payment, or favor back.

be met with suspicion

/ˌbi ˌmet wɪð səˈspɪʃən/ - To be received or regarded with doubt and distrust.

benefit

/ˈbenəfɪt/ - An advantage, profit, or gain.

cheesy

/ˈtʃiːzi/ - Tacky, unpleasant, or lacking good taste.

cynical

/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ - Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

distrustful

/dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/ - Feeling or showing a lack of trust; suspicious.

do a good deed

/ˌduː ə ˌɡʊd ˈdiːd/ - To perform a helpful or kind action for someone.

donation

/dəʊˈneɪʃən/ - Something given to a charity, cause, or organization.

dustbin

/ˈdʌstbɪn/ - A container for household trash or waste.

fulfilled

/fʊlˈfɪld/ - Feeling satisfied and happy because of achieving goals or personal development.

generosity

/ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ - The quality of being kind and unselfish in giving to others.

give a sense of purpose

/ˌɡɪv ə ˌsens əv ˈpɜːpəs/ - To provide meaning and direction in life.

homeless

/ˈhəʊmləs/ - Having no permanent place to live.

honesty

/ˈɒnəsti/ - The quality of being truthful, sincere, and fair.

human trait

/ˌhjuːmən ˈtreɪt/ - A distinguishing quality or characteristic belonging to people.

impressed by

/ɪmˈprest baɪ/ - Feeling admiration and respect for someone or something.

kindness

/ˈkaɪndnəs/ - The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

knock over

/ˌnɒk ˈəʊvə/ - To strike or collide with something so that it falls down.

major

/ˈmeɪdʒə/ - Main, primary, or important.

make a difference

/ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns/ - To have a significant positive effect or impact.

make sb's day

/ˌmeɪk ˌsʌmbədiz ˈdeɪ/ - To make someone feel very happy on a particular day.

offer a helping hand

/ˈɒfər ə ˈhelpɪŋ hænd/ - To provide assistance or aid to someone in need.

offer a reward/job

/ˈɒfər ə rɪˈwɔːd/ˈdʒɒb/ - To present payment or employment in return for a service or task.

peanut butter

/ˈpiːnʌt ˌbʌtə/ - A food spread made from ground roasted peanuts.

pin

/pɪn/ - A small thin piece of metal or decorative brooch used for fastening or ornament.

put off

/ˌpʊt ˈɒf/ - To postpone, delay, or cause someone to lose interest.

random

/ˈrændəm/ - Made, done, or happening without a specific plan or method.

sceptical

/ˈskeptɪkəl/ - Having doubts or reservations; not easily convinced.

small gestures

/ˌsmɔːl ˈdʒestʃəz/ - Minor actions or tokens expressing feelings or intentions.

stare

/steə/ - To look fixedly at someone or something with wide open eyes.

suspicious

/səˈspɪʃəs/ - Feeling or showing cautious distrust of someone or something.

take advantage of

/ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/ - To make beneficial use of an opportunity, or to exploit a situation or person.

take time to

/ˌteɪk ˈtaɪm tə/ - To devote time to accomplish a specific action.

trick

/trɪk/ - An action intended to deceive, entertain, or outwit someone.

trivial

/ˈtrɪvɪəl/ - Of little value or importance; banal.

type a note

/ˌtaɪp ə ˈnəʊt/ - To write or enter a short text message using a keyboard.

want something in return

/ˌwɒnt ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɪn rɪˈtɜːn/ - To desire a reward or repayment back for a favor or deed.

welcome

/ˈwelkəm/ - Received with gladness or pleasure; agreeable.

burglar alarm

/ˈbɜːɡlər əˌlɑːm/ - An electronic system designed to warn of unauthorized entry into a building.

carpenter

/ˈkɑːpɪntə/ - A skilled worker who makes and repairs wooden structures and objects.

lock

/lɒk/ - A mechanism for securing a door, container, or space, or the action of securing it.

security firm

/sɪˈkjʊərəti fɜːm/ - A company that provides safety and protection services.

security lights

/sɪˈkjʊərəti laɪts/ - Outdoor lighting installed to deter intruders and enhance visibility.

statistics

/stəˈtɪstɪks/ - The science and practice of collecting, analyzing, and presenting numerical data.