English Vocabulary Review: Units 37-39

A collection of vocabulary terms and definitions covering frequent verbs, nouns, adverbs, and idiomatic phrases from Units 37, 38, and 39.

horror movie

A film genre intended to scare, shock, or disgust the audience.

market research

The action or activity of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferences.

questionnaire

A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study.

spare time

Time when one is not working; also referred to as leisure time.

vacuum

To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

airline

An organization providing a regular public service of air transport on one or more routes.

at the moment

Happening or existing now; in the present time.

factory worker

A person who is employed in a building where goods are manufactured or assembled.

language school

An institution where one studies a foreign language.

symphony orchestra

A large classical ensemble containing string, brass, woodwind, and percussion sections.

the White House

The official residence and workplace of the president of the United States.

violinist

A person who plays the violin.

accident

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

adverb

A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, degree, etc.

carefully

In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; with close attention.

carelessly

In a way that does not give sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

employee

A person employed for wages or salary, especially at a non-executive level.

employer

A person or organization that employs people.

intelligent

Having or showing high level of mental capacity or reasoning; clever.

typist

A person who operates a typewriter or computer keyboard as a job.

anyway

Used to confirm or support a prior point, or to change the subject; in any case.

barbecue

A meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire.

leisure time

Time when one is free from work or other duties.

Maybe some other time.

A polite way to decline an invitation for the present while leaving the possibility open for the future.