Essential Vocab P2 Flashcards
Proceed-V
To continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done.
Ex.
We’re not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
Relative-N
A relative is a family member.
Ex.
My relatives came by to see the new baby.
Superior-Adj
If someone or something is superior, they are better than another.
Ex.
I think cooking outdoors is superior to cooking indoors.
Surround-V
To surround something is to close in on it from all sides.
Ex.
We surrounded the suspect on all four sides.
Wrap-V
To wrap is to cover something on all sides.
Ex.
I wrapped his gift and put a bow on it.
Abroad-Adv
If someone goes or travels abroad, they go to another country.
Ex.
My brother wants to go abroad next year
Brief-Adj
If something is brief, it only lasts for a short time.
Ex.
The meeting this afternoon was very brief.
Favor- N
A favor is something you do for someone to help them.
Ex.
Can you do me a favor and turn off the lights?
Fee- N
An amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services.
Ex.
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account?
Lovely-Adj
If people or things are lovely, they are good-looking or beautiful.
Ex.
The trees look lovely in the fall.
Palace-N
Any large impressive house.
Ex.
The Old Town has a whole collection of churches, palaces, and mosques.
Permit-V
To allow someone to do something or to allow something to happen.
Ex.
Cell phones are not permitted in the library.
Protest-V
To say or do something to show that you disagree with or disapprove of something, especially publicly.
Ex.
Students walked in the streets to protest against the decision.
Sculpture-N
A work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc.
Ex.
We saw a sculpture of Mo Salah at London museum.
Tribe-N
A tribe is a group of people who live in the same culture.
Ex.
There’s a small tribe of people who live in the mountains of Spain.
Basis-N
To do something on time’s basis is how often you do it.
Ex.
My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis.
Biology- N
Biology is the study of living things.
Ex.
1- We left the biology lecture early today.
2- We learned about the human heart in biology class.
Colleague-N
A colleague is somebody you work with.
Ex.
My colleague helped me finish the job.
Colony-N
A colony is a country controlled by another country.
Ex.
The USA was at one time a colony of Great Britain.
Debate-V
To debate is to seriously discuss something with someone.
Ex.
The husband and wife debated over which TV to buy.
Depart-V
To depart is to leave some place so you can go to another place.
Ex.
The plane departed for Italy at 3:00 this afternoon
Depress-V
To depress someone is to make them sad.
Ex.
The bad news from work depressed the man.
Factual-Adj
When something is factual, it is true.
Ex.
John learns about history from factual books.
Fascinate-V
To fascinate someone is to make them really like something.
Ex.
The kitten was fascinated by the ball of yarn.
Nevertheless-Adv
You use nevertheless to show that something goes against a fact.
Ex.
He is usually friendly. Nevertheless, he wasn’t this afternoon.
Persuade-V
To persuade someone is to make them agree to do something.
Ex.
The children persuaded their parents to buy them gifts.
Route-N
A route is the way you go from one place to another.
Ex.
I saw many new houses along the route to the city.
Ruins-N
Ruins are old buildings that are not used anymore.
Ex.
I visited some interesting ruins in Greece.
Significant-Adj
When someone or something is significant, they are important.
Ex.
-I read many significant novels as a literature major in university.
-He played in a significant position for years.
Broad-Adj
If something is broad, it is wide.
Ex.
The river is very long and broad.
Bush-N
A bush is a plant with many thin branches. It is smaller than a tree.
Ex.
My dad and I planted some small bushes around the house.
Capable-Adj
If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it.
Ex.
-The Olympic athlete is capable of lifting a lot of weight.
-Parents are capable of raising a good child.
Cheat-V
To cheat is to be dishonest so that you can win or do well.
Ex.
They cheated on the test by sharing answers.
Concentrate-V
To concentrate on someone or something is to give your full attention.
Ex.
-I usually feel unable to concentrate because of the noise outside.
-I could not concentrate on my homework because the room was so loud.
Conclude-V
To conclude is to arrive at a logical end by looking at evidence.
Ex.
I saw crumbs on my dog’s face, so I concluded that he ate my cookie.
Crumb-V
a very small piece of food, especially of bread or cake, that has fallen off a larger piece.
Ex.
-She stood up and brushed the crumbs from her sweater.
-We found crumbs on the table which means that someone ate here before I came.
Confident-Adj
Confident means that one believes they can do something without failing.
Ex.
Confident people usually occupy top management positions.
Convey-V
To communicate or express something with or without using words.
Ex.
All these information can be conveyed in a simple digram.
Definite-Adj
If something is definite, it is certain or sure to be true.
Ex.
She has the definite picture of the criminal himself.
Delight-N
Delight is a feeling of being very happy with something.
Ex.
He felt such delight after getting a promotion at work.
Path-N
A path is a way from one place to another that people can walk along.
Ex.
We followed a path through the woods.
Resort-V
To resort to something is to depend on it in order to solve a problem.
Ex.
I hope they don’t resort to violence to end the argument.
Valley-N
A valley is a low area of land between two mountains or hills.
Ex.
We looked at the valley below from the top of the mountain
Aid-V
To aid someone is to help them when they need something.
Ex.
The doctor aided the boy after his accident.
Attempt-V
To attempt something is to try to do that thing.
Ex.
-I am attempting to learn English.
-She attempted to apologize.
Authority-N
Authority is the power that someone has because of their position.
Ex.
-The policeman has authority on the streets.
-Sarah used her authority to hide drugs inside the hotel.
Capital-N
A capital is an important city where a country’s leaders live and work.
Ex.
-We will visit the capital to learn about our government.
-We traveled to the capital city to attend a seminar.
Cooperate-V
To cooperate is to work together to do something.
Ex.
-The students cooperated to clean up the classroom.
-I cooperated with my colleague to launch the advertising campaigns early.
Defend-V
To defend someone or something is to protect them from attack.
Ex.
-The soldiers defended the town from the invaders.
-We defended the countryside during the continues attach of the enemies.
Destruction-N
Destruction is damage to something so bad that it can’t be fixed.
Ex.
-After the big fire, there was much destruction in the city.
- The old man Sweared to compensate the store’s owner after the destruction.
Disorder-N
Disorder is a lack of order, or a complete mess.
Ex.
The teacher’s desk had many papers in disorder.
Declare-V
To declare is to say something officially.
Ex.
I declared my love for him.
Enormous-Adj
When people or things are enormous, they are very large.
Ex.
1- My dog looks enormous next to yours.
2- We found an enormous bear in the cave.
Extraordinary-Adj
When someone or something are extraordinary, they are amazing.
Ex.
1- The new version of apple iphone has an extraordinary performance.
2- The fireman who rescued the girl was extraordinary.
Fog-N
Fog is a thick cloud that is near the ground or water.
Ex.
1- It’s really hard to drive through fog.
2- I didn’t want to drive in the thick fog.
Funeral-N
A funeral is a ceremony that takes place after a person dies.
Ex.
1- Did you attend bussy’s funeral? No I was busy solving problems with my ex-husband.
2- They had a funeral for the soldier who died during the war.
Impression-N
An impression is the way of thinking about someone or something.
Ex.
1- Most people’s first impression of Dr.Ahmed is that he is mean.
2- You can’t see values from the first impression.
3- Impression can be easily Manipulated.
Mad-Adj
When someone is mad, they are angry.
Ex.
1- I didn’t ask for the change because waiters was mad.
2- Mother got mad when I didn’t listen to her.
Resist-V
To resist something is to fight against it.
Ex.
The driver resisted to compensate the injured man without resorting to the police station.
Reveal-V
To reveal is to show something.
Ex.
1- I will reveal where I hid the candy bar.
2- The management revealed new vacancies available.
Rid-V
To rid is to make a place free from something or someone.
Ex.
1- We rid our home of mice by using traps.
2- The police officers rid the bank from thieves.
Tale-N
Tale is a story.
Ex.
Is there more details about the black panther tale.
Trap-V
To trap people or animals is to capture them so they cannot get away.
Ex.
1- We had so much fun by trapping insects inside the jar.
2- We trapped butterflies in a net.
Trial-N
A trial is the way a court discovers if a person is guilty or innocent.
Ex.
1- We were inside a very long trial, we could leave until hearing the judge revealing his decision.
2- He went on trial for rubbing the bank.
Violent-Adj
When people are violent, they want to hurt someone.
Ex.
1- They kept him inside the prison because he was violent and Threatening to innocentpeople.
2- They created the ID’s to stop violent fans from attending feature games.
Admission-N
Admission is the act of allowing to enter a place.
Ex.
1- The admission ticket to the movie was $5.
2- We’ve got the admission of joining Harvard school.
Astronomy-N
Astronomy is the study of the stars and planets.
Ex.
Harold loved watching the stars, so he decided to study astronomy.
Chemistry-N
Reaction to substances.
Ex.
In chemistry class, the professor taught us about chemical reactions.
Despite-V
If something happens despite what you do, it happens anyway.
Ex.
They continued the game despite the rainy weather.
Exhibit-N
An exhibit is a display of interesting things.
Ex.
1- We went to the furniture exhibition to search for small cabin.
2- The exhibit was dirty and mess.
Fame-N
A reputation that someone has gained among the public.
Ex.
1- He had fame and fortune, but he was not happy.
2- Fame doesn’t mean love.
Forecast-N
An idea about what the weather will be like in the future.
Ex.
The forecast says that it will rain all week.
Genius-N
A very smart person.
Ex.
Since she was a genius, she easily passed all ofher school exams.
Gentle-Adj
Someone who is kind and calm.
Ex.
He is very gentle with the baby.
Geography-N
Geography is the study of where things are.
Ex.
I had to draw a map for geography class
Interfere-V
To interfere is to cause problems and keep something from happening.
Ex.
My little sister always interferes when I’m trying to study.
Lightly-adv
To do something lightly is to not push very hard.
Ex.
Draw lightly so you do not tear your paper.
Principal-N
A principal is a person in charge of a school.
Ex.
My school’s principal can be very strict with the rules.
Row-N
A row is a line of things.
Ex.
1- James put all of his toy soldiers into neat rows.
2- What might happen if I take one battle out of the row.
Spite-n
If you do something out of spite, you want to be mean.
Ex.
He snuck into his sister’s room and stole her bag out of spite.
Super-Adj
Super means really good.
Ex.
My dad said I did a superJob cleaning the house.
Wet-Adj
If something is wet, it has water on it.
Ex.
You can’t come with us to the store with this wet clothes, go change and follow us.
Abuse-V
To abuse someone or something means to hurt them on purpose.
Ex.
1- The mean man abused his dog when it barked too loudly.
2- She abused her beauty and worked in a night clup.
Friction-N
the natural force that prevents one surface from sliding easily over another surface:
Ex.
Putting oil on both surfaces reduces friction.
Afford-V
To afford something means you have enough money to pay for it.
Ex.
I ’ve been saving my money, so I can afford to buy a new bike.
Bean-N
A bean is a plant seed that is good to eat.
Ex.
There are many different kinds of beans to eat.
Convert-V
To convert something means to change it into something else.
Ex.
1- Hana converted the video into an MP3 file.
2- The man converted his messy field into a garden offlowers.
Debt-N
A debt is an amount of money that a person owes.
Ex.
1- I have not paid my gas bill. I owe a debt to the gas company.
2- Eslam has many debts to pay before the end of the month.
Decrease-V
To decrease something is to make it less than it was before.
Ex.
1- Hiring more police officers has decreased crime in the city.
2- Eat much fibers it decreases the chance of getting hemorrhoids.
Fund-N
A fund is an amount of money that people have.
Ex.
1- Do you think we’ve enough fund to start the business.
2- We all put money into our club’s fund.
Ingredient-N
An ingredient is something that is part of a food dish.
Ex.
1- What ingredients do you use to cook this delicious White sauce pasta.
2- The main ingredients in cake are eggs, sugar and flour.
Insist-V
To insist means to be firm in telling people what to do.
Ex.
1- She insisted on us to enter her house.
2- I insist that you try some of these cookies.
Mess-N
A mess is a condition that is not clean or neat.
Ex.
1- Heather’s room was a complete mess.
2- I hate living in mess.
Monitor-V
To monitor people or things is to watch them closely.
Ex.
The teacher monitors the students when they take tests.
Oppose-V
To oppose something means to dislike it or act against it.
Ex.
I want to be a police officer because I oppose crime.
Passive-adj
If a person is passive, they do not take action to solve problems.
Ex.
Marcie is so passive thatshe neversolves her own problems.
Quantity-N
A quantity is a certain amount of something.
Ex.
I have a small quantity of milk in my glass.
Sue-V
To sue someone is to take them to court for something wrong they did.
Ex.
I sued the company after I slipped on a banana peel in their hallway.
Carve-V
To carve means to cut into something.
Ex.
1- She loves watching bride and groom while carving the cake.
2- My father usually carves the turkey for Thanksgiving.
Consult-V
To consult someone means to ask them for help.
Ex.
I will consult my accountant to find a way to pay for my bills.
Emergency-N
An emergency is a time when someone needs help right away
Ex.
1- There is a huge fire in my house! This is an emergency!
2- I was unable to reach you because you were turning on the emergency mood.
Fortune-N
When someone has good fortune, it means they have luck.
Ex.
1- I have good fortune when I play cards.
2- You were in fortune yesterday but it’s gonna be mine today.
Guarantee-V
To guarantee means to know something will happen.
Ex.
1- Will you guarantee the accommodation for both of us.
2- I guarantee that the sun will come up in the morning.
Initial-Adj
When something is initial, it is the first thing.
Ex.
1- The initial step when writing a paper is to find a good topic.
2- We still in the initial phase of building the tower and we need more time.
Intense-Adj
If something is intense, it is very strong.
Ex.
1- The skunk made an intense odor that filled the air.
2- An intense growth of hair filled his head.
Lend-V
To lend something is to give it to someone for a short time.
Ex.
1- My sister lost her pen, so I will lend her mine.
2- Osama, can you lend me your bicycle for a quick ride.
Peak-N
The peak is the very top of a mountain.
Ex.
1- There is snow on the peaks ofthose mountains.
2-Our sales numbers will reach its peak.
Potential-adj
Potential means capable of being but not yet in existence.
Ex.
1- I’ve thought of some potential problems with your idea.
2- There is a potential high revenue if we invest in this player.
Pride-N
When you have pride, you are happy with yourself.
Ex.
1- I take pride in getting good grades.
2- They feel pride each time they knock someone down and take steps forward.
Quit-V
To quit something means to stop doing it.
Ex.
I quit running because I got tired.
Spin-V
To spin is to turn around in circles.
Ex.
The boy kept spinning until he fell down.
Tiny-Adj
When people or things are tiny, they are very small.
Ex.
1- A baby’s hand is tiny.
Tutor-N
A tutor is someone who gives lessons in a certain subject.
Ex.
My sister is bad at math. So my mother hired a tutor to help her.
Apparent-Adj
If something is apparent, it is easy to see.
Ex.
1- Her happiness was apparent from the smile on her face.
2- His intention was apparent from his initial actions.
