English Vocabulary - 89 Words

Practice flashcards covering the 89 English vocabulary terms from the lecture notes.

pastries

Baked goods made of dough, such as pies, tarts, and cakes.

coast

The land next to or close to the sea or ocean.

passage

A narrow path, channel, or route through which people or things can pass.

approach

To come near or nearer to something or someone in space or time.

shout

To speak or cry out in a loud, sharp voice.

worse

Of poorer quality, lower standard, or more severe than something else.

jar

A cylindrical glass or earthenware container with a wide mouth.

woods

An area of land covered with growing trees, smaller than a forest.

alien

Unfamiliar, strange, or originating from another place or country.

chart

A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.

grade

A level of study, rank, or mark indicating quality or achievement.

instead of

As a substitute for or in place of someone or something.

report

An account or spoken statement describing a situation or event in detail.

several

More than two but not many; a small number of items or people.

suddenly

Happening quickly, unexpectedly, or without warning.

suppose

To assume something to be true for the sake of argument, or to think probable.

appropriate

Suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular person, condition, or occasion.

avoid

To stay away from or prevent something undesirable from happening.

behave

To act or conduct oneself in a specified way.

calm

Peaceful, quiet, and free from agitation, disturbance, or excitement.

concern

A feeling of worry, anxiety, or interest about something important.

expect

To anticipate, regard as likely to happen, or look forward to.

frequently

Regularly, commonly, or occurring at short intervals.

habit

A settled, regular practice or tendency that is hard to give up.

instruct

To teach, direct, or give formal orders or instructions to someone.

issue

An important topic, problem, or subject open to discussion or debate.

none

Not any; not a single one or person.

punish

To inflict a penalty or sanction on someone for an offense or wrongdoing.

represent

To stand for, act as a symbol of, or speak on behalf of someone or something.

shake

To move or vibrate rapidly back and forth or up and down.

spread

To open out, extend, or distribute over a larger area.

stroll

A leisurely, relaxed walk, or to walk in an unhurried manner.

village

A small community or group of houses in a rural area, smaller than a town.

during

Throughout the entire course, duration, or period of an event or time.

increase

To become greater in size, amount, degree, or number.

often

Many times, repeatedly, or at frequent intervals.

plenty

A large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.

injure

To cause physical harm, damage, or pain to a person or living thing.

apart

Separated by distance or time; away from each other.

attribute

A quality, character, or characteristic belonging to someone or something.

completely

Totally, entirely, and with nothing missing or omitted.

dash

To run, move, or travel somewhere with sudden speed and urgency.

disgust

A strong feeling of revulsion, distaste, or profound dislike.

fashionable

Representing or conforming to a current popular style or trend.

foreign

Belonging or connected to a country other than one's own.

gulf

A deep ravine, chasm, or wide separation between two things or groups.

nowadays

At the present time, in contrast with the past.

spoken

Expressed or conveyed through oral speech rather than writing.

tense

Anxious, nervous, or unable to relax; stretched tight.

totally

Completely, entirely, or in every way.

vague

Not clearly stated, defined, or explained; indistinct.

allow

To give permission for someone to do something or let something happen.

announce

To make a formal or public statement about a fact, event, or intention.

beside

At the side of, next to, or close by.

challenge

A demanding task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

claim

To assert, maintain, or state that something is true, often without proof.

condition

The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.

contribute

To give, donate, or provide something in common with others.

difference

A point or way in which people or things are not the same.

divide

To separate into parts, portions, or distinct groups.

expert

A person who has comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.

famous

Widely known, recognized, or honored by many people.

force

Physical strength, power, or energy exerted against an object.

harm

Physical injury or damage inflicted upon someone or something.

lay

To put or set something down gently or carefully in a flat position.

protect

To keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, or loss.

sense

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; an awareness or understanding.

sudden

Happening, coming, or done quickly and without warning.

therefore

For that reason, consequently, or as a result of that.

accept

To consent to receive, undertake, or agree to something offered.

arrange

To put things in a neat, attractive, or required order.

attend

To be present at an event, meeting, or institution.

chase

To pursue in order to catch, overtake, or capture.

contrast

The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition.

encourage

To give support, confidence, hope, or courage to someone.

familiar

Well known from long or close association; easily recognized.

grab

To grasp or seize suddenly, roughly, or eagerly.

hang

To suspend or attach something from above with no support from below.

huge

Extremely large in size, degree, capacity, or quantity.

necessary

Essential, needed, or required to achieve a certain result.

pattern

A repeated decorative design, model, or predictable sequence of events.

propose

To put forward a plan, idea, or suggestion for consideration.

purpose

The reason for which something is done, created, or exists.

release

To set free from confinement, restraint, or bondage.

require

To need something for a particular purpose; to demand by law or rule.

satisfied

Contented, pleased, or happy because one's needs or desires are met.

single

Only one, distinct from others; not accompanied by anything else.

tear

To pull or rip something apart or into pieces with force.

theory

A supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something.