504 absolutely essential words
Chapter 11
Examples
- The evidence proves that she was guilty.
- I enjoyed meditating beside a solitary tree in the middle of the park.
- His vision is getting weaker as he gets older.
Evidence: something that makes the truth clear or makes the falsehood of something obvious
Solitary: alone, single, only
Vision: power of seeing, sense of sight
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- My headaches are becoming more frequent.
- He got a glimpse of her in that beautiful red dress.
- The information is recent, so we can rely on it.
Frequent: happening often, occurring repeatedly
Glimpse: a short and quick view
Recent: done, made, or occurred not long ago
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- One decade ago, people couldn’t believe that they can make money by making others laugh.
- Don’t hesitate! grab it! it is a great opportunity.
- She had an absurd ritual, and she kept insisting on it.
Decade: ten years
Hesitate: fail to act quickly
Absurd: foolish
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- The conflict between family members was increasing, and she didn’t know what to do about it.
- Only a minority of people can think and act differently.
- That story can’t be real! It must be a fiction.
Conflict: disagreement, direct opposition
Minority: smaller part or number, less than half
Fiction: something that is imagined or made up
Chapter 12
Examples
- The engine on the left ignites first.
- People can’t abolish anything by paying more attention to it or focusing on it; they should just let go.
- Urban areas are always more polluted.
Ignite: set on fire, to start burning
Abolish: do away with completely, put an end to
Urban: of or having to do with city or towns
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- The population of my city is increasing year by year.
- I was too frank, and I think I hurt her feelings.
- Lots of people pollute the natural places when they go camping.
Population: people of a city or country
Frank: honest, free in expressing one's real thoughts and feelings
Pollute: make dirty
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- He opened the box to reveal its content.
- Government must prohibit the sale of cigarettes.
- It was an urgent matter! so, he had to leave early.
Reveal: make known
Prohibit: forbidden by law or authorities
Urgent: important
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- The food was more than adequate, but we were still worried.
- The decrease in the number of poor people can be a great news.
- He spoke in an audible whisper, so we were all able to hear him.
Reveal: make known
Adequate: as much as needed, fully sufficient
Audible: able to be heard
Chapter 13
Examples
- She dreamed of being a journalist.
- The famine killed lots of kids in that area.
- They tried to revive her, but it didn’t work.
Journalist: one who writes for a newspaper
Famine: starvation, great shortage
Revive: bring back to life or consciousness
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- It is best to commence in July.
- Her observant eyes noticed the criminal.
- We should identify our needs first.
Commence: begin, start
Observant: quick to notice, watchful
Identify: recognize, indicate who or what (someone or something)is
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- Hundreds of people migrate to other countries each year.
- No vessel will ride in shallow water.
- If she persist, she will annoy them.
Migrate: move from one place to another
Vessel: a ship, a tube containing body fluids
Persist: continue firmly, refuse to stop or to be changed
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- It is hazy and cool.
- His gleaming eyes were fixed on one spot.
- The editor didn’t have time to correct the article last weekend.
Hazy: misty, smoky, unclear
Gleam: a flash or beam of light
Editor: one who corrects a manuscript and helps to improve it
Chapter 14
Examples
- A number of unruly youth scared her to death.
- Having a rival can help you to step up your game.
- She acts in a violent way.
Unruly: lawless, hard to rule or control
Rival: onw who tries to do better than someone else
Violent: acting with strong and rough force
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- It was a brutal fight, both of them were hurt badly.
- Her opponent tried to cheat.
- He had been in a street brawl.
Brutal: savage, cruel
Opponent: a person acting, struggling, or speaking against someone else
Brawl: noisy quarrel or fight
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- We should make a duplicate of the front door key.
- The animal seemed vicious, so we ran for our life.
- We watched the birds whirling and singing.
Duplicate: an exact copy, repeat exactly
Vicious: wicked, evil, savage
Whirling: turning or swinging round and round
Examples
- People always feel bad for the underdog.
- She thrust a piece of paper into my hand.
- She gave us a bewildered look and disappeared.
Underdog: a person having the worst of any struggle
Thrust: push with force
Bewildered: confused completely, puzzled
Chapter 15
Examples
- He decided to expand his business in the new town.
- An old dog can not alter its way of barking.
- He is a mature female, so she will understand your choice.
Expand: increase in size, enlarge, swell
Alter: make different, change
Mature: ripe, fully grown or developed
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- They believed it was the sacred stone that cured the old man.
- Before handing in your project, you should revise it.
- He pledged his support, but he broke his promise.
Sacred: worthy of respect, holy
Revise: change, bring up to date
Pledge: promise
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- She always wears casual clothes.
- You must pursue your dreams.
- They were not unanimous, so we couldn’t count on them.
Casual: happening by chance, not planned or expected
Pursue: follow, proceed along
Unanimous: in complete agreement
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- She is so fortunate to be born in such a noble family.
- He was a pioneer in medical technology.
- Being innovative is not enough; you should be patient, too.
Fortunate: having a good luck, lucky
Pioneer: one who does something first
Innovative: fresh, clever, having new ideas