Essential Words 2

Study these words carefully and do the following exercises to remember them. Try to use them in different situations in your daily life.

1. adventure (noun) /ədˈventʃə/ – an unusual, exciting, or dangerous experience, journey, or series of events

• I’m planning to go on an adventure to the Amazon rainforest next year.
• The children’s book is about the adventures of a young girl and her dog.

2. approach (verb) /əˈprəʊtʃ/ – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount

• The deadline for the project is approaching, so we need to work faster.
• The cat approached the mouse slowly and quietly.

3. carefully (adverb) /ˈkeəfəli/ – in a way that avoids harm or mistakes

• You need to handle the glassware carefully to avoid breaking it.
• The surgeon worked carefully to ensure the patient’s safety.

4. chemical (noun) /ˈkemɪk(ə)l/ – a substance with a particular molecular structure that is used in chemistry or produced by a chemical process

• The laboratory is equipped with various chemicals for conducting experiments.
• The chemical composition of the soil affects the growth of plants.

5. create (verb) /kriːˈeɪt/ – to make something new or bring something into existence

• The artist used different colours to create a beautiful painting.
• The company aims to create more job opportunities for young people.

6. evil (adjective) /ˈiːvl/ – morally bad or wrong; causing harm or injury to someone

• The evil witch cast a spell on the prince and turned him into a frog.
• The evil dictator was responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people.

7. experiment (noun) /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ – a scientific test or procedure that is carried out in order to discover or prove something

• The experiment showed that plants grow faster under certain conditions.
• The scientist conducted a series of experiments to test his hypothesis.

8. kill (verb) /kɪl/ – to cause the death of a person, animal, or other living thing

• The hunter killed a deer in the forest.
• The virus can kill people who have weak immune systems.

9. laboratory (noun) /ləˈbɒrətri/ – a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

• The laboratory is where the scientists conduct their experiments.
• The students were asked to wear lab coats and goggles in the laboratory.

10. laugh (verb) /lɑːf/ – to make the sounds and movements of your face that show you are happy or think something is funny

• The comedian’s jokes made the audience laugh out loud.
• The children laughed and played together in the park.

11. loud (adjective) /laʊd/ – producing or capable of producing much noise; easily heard

• The loud music from the party next door kept me awake all night.
• The teacher asked the students to speak louder so that everyone could hear them.

12. nervous (adjective) /ˈnɜːvəs/ – worried and anxious; easily agitated or alarmed

• The nervous bride walked down the aisle with her father.
• The student was nervous before the exam and couldn’t concentrate.

13. noise (noun) /nɔɪz/ – a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance

• The noise from the construction site was unbearable.
• The baby’s crying created a lot of noise in the room.

14. project (noun) /ˈprɒdʒekt/ – a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose or goal, usually involving several people or departments

• The construction project will take two years to complete.
• The students were asked to work on a group project for their final assignment.

15. scare (verb) /skeə/ – make someone feel frightened or alarmed

• The horror movie scared me so much that I couldn’t sleep.
• The sudden noise scared the cat and it ran away.

16. secret (noun) /ˈsiːkrət/ – something that is kept hidden or concealed from others

• The spy revealed a secret about the enemy’s plans.
• The company has a secret recipe for its famous sauce.

17. shout (verb) /ʃaʊt/ – to say something very loudly, usually because you want people to hear you or because you are angry

• The coach shouted instructions to the players from the sidelines.
• The angry customer shouted at the manager for poor service.

18. smell (verb) /smel/ – to perceive the odour or scent of something through the nose

• The flowers in the garden smell lovely.
• The food smells delicious.

19. terrible (adjective) /ˈterəbl/ – extremely bad or unpleasant; causing great fear or dread

• The weather was terrible, with heavy rain and strong winds.
• The accident was terrible and caused many injuries.

20. worse (adjective) /wɜːs/ – comparative of bad; more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else

• The traffic is worse today than it was yesterday.
• The situation is getting worse and we need to take actions.