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Essential Words 3
Study these words carefully and do the following exercises to remember them. Try to use them in different situations in your daily life.
- Alien (noun) /ˈeɪliən/ – A creature from a planet other than Earth.
- The movie is about a group of aliens who come to Earth to save their planet.
- The book describes the aliens as having green skin and large eyes.
- Among (preposition) /əˈmʌŋ/ – Surrounded by or in the company of.
- The teacher walked among the students to check their work.
- The cat was hiding among the bushes in the garden.
- Chart (noun) /tʃɑːt/- A visual representation of data.
- The chart shows the number of students who passed the exam.
- The doctor used a chart to explain the patient’s medical condition.
- Cloud (noun) /klaʊd/ – A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
- The sky was filled with dark clouds before the storm.
- The airplane flew through the clouds on its way to the destination.
- Comprehend (verb) /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/ – To understand something completely.
- It is difficult to comprehend the complexity of the problem.
- The teacher asked the students if they comprehended the lesson.
- Describe (verb) /dɪˈskraɪb/ – To give an account of something in words. Example sentences:
- The witness described the suspect as a tall man with a beard.
- The author describes the setting of the story in great detail.
- Ever (adverb) /ˈevə/ - At any time.
- Have you ever been to Paris?
- This is the best cake I have ever tasted.
- Fail (verb) /feɪl/ – To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal.
- I failed the driving test because I made too many mistakes.
- The company failed to meet its sales target this year.
- Friendly (adjective) /ˈfrendli/ – Kind and pleasant.
- The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful.
- The dog was friendly and wagged its tail when it saw us.
- Grade (noun) /ɡreɪd/ – A level of quality or rank.
- The teacher gave me a good grade for my essay.
- The beef is of the highest grade and quality.
- Instead (adverb) /ɪnˈsted/ – In place of something else.
- I decided to stay home instead of going to the party.
- We had pizza instead of pasta for dinner.
- Library (noun) /ˈlaɪbrəri/ – A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.
- The library has a large collection of books on history and politics.
- The student went to the library to study for the exam.
- Planet (noun) /ˈplænɪt/ – A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- The scientist discovered a new planet orbiting a distant star.
- Report (noun) /rɪˈpɔːt/ – A spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated. Example sentences:
- The journalist wrote a report on the political situation in the country.
- The teacher asked the students to write a report on their summer vacation.
- Several (determiner) /ˈsevrəl/ – More than two but not many.
- The store sells several types of bread, including whole wheat and sourdough.
- The company has several offices around the world.
- Solve (verb) /sɒlv/ – To find an answer to a problem.
- The detective solved the mystery by following the clues.
- The student solved the math problem using a calculator.
- Suddenly (adverb) /ˈsʌdnli/ – Happening or done quickly and unexpectedly.
- Suddenly, the lights went out and the room was dark.
- The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
- Suppose (verb) /səˈpəʊz/ – To think that something is likely to be true.
- I suppose you’re right about the traffic being bad at this time.
- She supposed that he would be angry when he found out.
- Universe (noun) /ˈjuːnɪvərs/ – All existing matter and space considered as a whole.
- The universe is believed to have originated from a single point in space.
- The scientist studied the universe to understand its origins.
- View (noun) /vjuː/ – A sight or prospect, typically of attractive natural scenery.
- The hotel room had a beautiful view of the ocean.
- The park offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
