5th Preparatory Activity Book Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions extracted directly from the 5th Preparatory Activity Book material.

Recycle

To reuse or use again, often in a factory.

Triumph

A great success or a wonderful result achieved after facing difficulties.

Tragedy

A story, play, or film with a very sad ending, or a terrible failure and bad result.

Caption

Words that accompany and describe or explain a picture.

Kilt

A traditional Scottish skirt worn by men for parties and special events.

Bagpipes

A traditional Scottish musical instrument that produces a distinctive sound.

Auld Lang Syne

A famous traditional Scottish song whose title translates to 'Old Times Long Ago'.

Endorphins

Special chemicals released by the brain during exercise that enhance mood and convey a sense of well-being.

Generous

Describing someone who freely gives expensive gifts, money, or help to others.

Sociable

Describing a person who enjoys interacting with others and meeting new people.

Easy-going

Describing a person who is relaxed, calm, and rarely becomes angry.

Patient

Describing someone who is willing to wait calmly without getting annoyed or angry.

Bad-tempered

Describing someone who easily or frequently gets angry or annoyed.

Bossy

Describing a person who constantly orders others around and tells them what to do.

Hybrid car

A vehicle powered by both an electric battery motor and a petrol engine.

Fast food

Food served quickly and at low cost from specialized shops or stalls.

Suffix -less

A word suffix that typically carries the meaning of 'without'.

Editor

The manager of a publication who oversees article selection and manages content decisions.

Sub-editor

A publishing team member who reviews text for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and clarity.

Designer

A publishing team member who arranges text layout, fonts, and images on the page.