Monday October 26, 2009
aid - verb / noun
Definition
to help; to support; n. help, assistance
Example Sentences
The government aided the victims of the tragedy.
We expect to receive over $100,000 in aid next month.
Tuesday October 27, 2009
broadcast - verb / noun
Definition
to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a radio or television program
Example Sentences
The company broadcast their commericals in this area.
We try to broadcast at least 10 hours of jazz each week.
Wednesday October 28, 2009
bottom - adjective
Definition
the lowest part of something
Example Sentences
He's hit the bottom of the crisis. I think things will get better soon.
The bottom of the lake is more than 100 meters.
Thursday October 29, 2009
advise - verb
Definition
to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision
Example Sentences
We advise caution during this economic crisis.
The teacher advised the students to stop using the internet for research on that paticular project.
Friday October 30, 2009
bone - noun
Definition
the hard material in the body
Example Sentences
He broke a bone playing basketball.
The indigenous people used bone to make knives and other weapons.
Saturday October 31, 2009
ally - noun
Definition
a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose
Example Sentences
We've treated our allies extremely poorly over the past eight years.
Thompson and son is our ally in this very competitive market.
October 18th to 24th
Sunday October 18, 2009
between - adjective
Definition
in the space or time that separates; from one to the other
Example Sentences
My house is between the brown and the yellow house.
I have to choose between two wonderful job offers.
Monday October 19, 2009
bell - noun
Definition
an instrument that makes a musical sound
Example Sentences
She rings a bell to signal she needs help.
I love the sound of church bells ringing.
Tuesday October 20, 2009
attach - verb
Definition
to tie together; to connect
Example Sentences
Please attach a copy of your passport to the application.
She attached the contract to the letter and sent it to Mr. Brown.
Wednesday October 21, 2009
blanket - noun
Definition
a cloth cover used to keep warm
Example Sentences
It's cold. Get a another blanket to put on the bed.
She's got four blankets on that bed and she's still cold!
Thursday October 22, 2009
cloud - noun
Definition
a mass of fog high in the sky
Example Sentences
Look at those clouds. It's going to rain soon.
There isn't a cloud in the sky today.
Friday October 23, 2009
citizen - noun
Definition
a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law
Example Sentences
He is a citizen of Portugal, but lives in France.
We have a number of citizens who refuse to accept the current government and want new elections held.
Saturday October 24, 2009
ballot - noun
Definition
a piece of paper used for voting
Example Sentences
Use the ballot in the voting booth to make your choices.
I receive my ballots in the mail and vote by mail.
October 11th to 17th
Sunday October 11, 2009
behind - adverb
Definition
at the back of; in back of
Example Sentences
You can find the books behind that shelf.
He's behind Tom in that line over there.
Monday October 12, 2009
average - noun / adjective
Definition
something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal
Example Sentences
He's an average guy with a normal job.
The average of 24 and 12 is 18.
Tuesday October 13, 2009
avoid - verb
Definition
to stay away from
Example Sentences
I try to avoid people with whom I have had troubles.
Avoid any strangers on your way to school.
Wednesday October 14, 2009
amount - noun
Definition
the number, size or weight of anything
Example Sentences
The total amount is $45.89.
My last month bill amount was $455.
Thursday October 15, 2009
define - verb
Definition
to give the meaning of; to explain
Example Sentences
Please define these three words.
She defined the situation to the children.
Friday October 16, 2009
among - adjective
Definition
in or part of (a group)
Example Sentences
The letter is among the papers on the desk.
Which among that group would you like?
Saturday October 17, 2009
administration - noun
Definition
the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime ministe
Example Sentences
The current administration is working hard on solutions.
Let's hope the next administration is capable of dealing with the problems.
October 4th to 10th
Sunday October 4, 2009
autumn - noun
Definition the time of the year between summer and winter
Example Sentences I love autumn because of all the colors on the trees.
Autumn in New York is marvelous. It's also the name of a movie. Monday October 5, 2009
balance - verb
Definition to make two sides or forces equal
Example Sentences You need to balance work with play or you will get too tired.
She's balancing those books on her head. Tuesday October 6, 2009
celebrate - verb
Definition to honor a person or event with special activities
Example Sentences Let's celebrate our success with some champagne.
I'd like to celebrate this evening. Let's go out to dinner. Wednesday October 7, 2009
atmosphere - noun
Definition
the gases surrounding any star or planet
Example Sentences The atmosphere is fragile and subject to changes if we don't imrprove our behavior.
The moon's atmosphere is very thin. Thursday October 8, 2009
alone - adjective
Definition separated from others
Example Sentences Jennifer prefers to spend most of her time alone.
Don't stand alone, join us! Friday October 9, 2009
against - adjective
Definition opposed to; not agreeing with something
Example Sentences Frank was against anything I tried to do. It was an impossible situation.
Are you for or against the proposal? Saturday October 10, 2009
agree - verb
Definition to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something
Example Sentences Do you agree to all the terms of the contract?
Tim agreed to help out for the weekend.
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September 27th to October 3rd
Sunday September 27, 2009
pressure - noun
Definition
the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
Example Sentences
I'm under a lot of pressure to get the report done by this afternoon.
The coach put pressure on the players to score more points.
Monday September 28, 2009
former - adjective
Definition
earlier in time; not now
Example Sentences
The former president is now traveling the world trying to help during difficult times.
Our former boss quit and took the best employees with him.
Tuesday September 29, 2009
rise - verb
Definition
to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
Example Sentences
The man rose from the table and left the store.
She rises early every morning to begin work at six o'clock.
Wednesday September 30, 2009
recent - adjective
Definition
a short time ago
Example Sentences
The recent crisis has shaken everyone's confidence in the system.
Her recent trip to Russia was spent discovering small towns.
Thursday October 1, 2009
trick - verb
Definition
to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
Example Sentences
Don't let Henry trick you. Be careful!
She tricked him into saying yes even though he didn't wan to go.
Friday October 2, 2009
through - preposition
Definition
prep. in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
Example Sentences
He's been helped through his efforts to make connections with many companies.
Sarah is through that door in the other room.
Saturday October 3, 2009
guard - verb / noun
Definition
to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a prison guard.")
Example Sentences
I'm guarding this sandwich. Don't touch it!
The guard changed at noon.
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July 5th to July 11th
July 11, 2009
blow - verb
Definition
to move with force, as in air
Example Sentences
Can you blow up a balloon with one large breath?
The wind is blowing very strongly this evening.
July 10, 2009
engineer - noun
Definition
a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads
Example Sentences
The engineers are working on a new design for the bridge.
We'll need to hire an engineer to help us with the construction.
July 9, 2009
permit - verb
Definition
to let; to make possible
Example Sentences
She permitted the students to go out and play in the snow.
Will your Mom permit you to come on the field trip?
July 8, 2009
judge - verb / noun
Definition
to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court
Example Sentences
Don't judge me before you look at your own actions!
The judge gave the man a two month sentence.
July 7, 2009
judge - verb / noun
Definition
to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court
Example Sentences
Don't judge me before you look at your own actions!
The judge gave the man a two month sentence.
July 6, 2009
danger - noun
Definition
a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss
Example Sentences
Be extra careful when danger seems to be present.
There is some danger of accident on this highway.
July 5, 2009
during - adverb
Definition
through the whole time; while (something is happening)
Example Sentences
They went shopping during the rainstorm.
What will you do during your stay in Venice?
June 28th to July 4th
July 4, 2009
succeed - verb
Definition: to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result
Example Sentences
I hope you succeed in your new job.
Do you know if that venture succeeded?
July 3, 2009
evaporate - verb
Definition: to change from a liquid into a gas
Example Sentences
The water evaporated in the hot summer sun.
How quickly does salt water evaporate?
July 2, 2009
fair - adjective
Definition: just; honest; what is right
Example Sentences
Remember be fair. It's not about winning.
The judge was extremely fair in his sentence.
July 1, 2009
seize - verb
Definition: to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
Example Sentences
The police seized the contraband at the border.
He seized the computer controls and took command of the situation.
June 30, 2009
collect - verb
Definition: to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive
Example Sentences
They collected five dollars at the door to cover expensive.
She collected more than four hundred dolls last year.
June 29, 2009
especially - adjective
Definition: more than others
Example Sentences
He especially likes wine from Tuscany.
I think she especially represents that kind of person.
June 28, 2009
patient - noun
Definition: a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
Example Sentences
The patient requires some extra care this week.
The doctor visited ten patients this morning.
June 21th to June 27th
June 27, 2009
goal - noun
Definition
that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at; the end of a trip or race
Example Sentences
The goal of this strategy is to increase your daily vocabulary through frequent review.
We scored four goals during the match.
June 26, 2009
rest - verb / noun
Definition
to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others
Example Sentences
I need to take a rest before I finish thw yard work.
Can we rest for a few minutes?
June 25, 2009
device - noun
Definition
a piece of equipment made for a special purpose
Example Sentences
She purchased an audio device to record the conversations.
This device will allow you to take out corks. What is it?
June 24, 2009
climate - noun
Definition
the normal weather conditions of a place
Example Sentences
The climate in Oregon is extremely variable.
The British love to small talk about their climate.
June 23, 2009
dirt - noun
Definition
earth or soil
Example Sentences
Let's get some dirt to fill in that hole in the garden.
You've got dirt on your hands. Wash up!
June 22, 2009
melt - verb
Definition
to make a solid into a liquid by heating it
Example Sentences
Don't take that snow ball into the kitchen because it will melt.
The sun melt the ice on the pond.
June 21, 2009
reasonable - adjective
Definition
ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
Example Sentences
I think that's a reasonable price for what you get.
Please try to be more reasonable!
June 14th to June 20th
June 20, 2009
recover - verb
Definition
to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away
Example Sentences
The woman recovered her handbag which had been stolen.
Have you recovered your investment yet?
June 19, 2009
investigate - verb
Definition
to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth
Example Sentences
The police are investigating the crime.
Would you like to investigate the possibilities?
June 18, 2009
lend - verb
Definition
to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of money
Example Sentences
Could you lend me $50 until next week?
She lent Jane $400 for a month.
June 17, 2009
hunt - verb
Definition
to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to find
Example Sentences
The men hunted deer in October.
Many countries don't allow citizens to hunt most animals.
June 16, 2009
compromise - noun
Definition
the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded
Example Sentences
Her parents made a compromise with her to make sure she got her homework done.
Can you suggest a compromise on this deal?
June 15, 2009
lead - verb
Definition
to show the way; to command; to control; to go first
Example Sentences
Could you lead us on the hike up the mountain?
The president is supposed to lead the country well.
June 14, 2009
fog - noun
Definition
a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close to the ground
Example Sentences
The fog is very thick on the road. Be careful.
We have a lot of fog in the fall.
June 7th to June 13th
June 13, 2009
feed - verb
Definition
to give food to (often animals or children)
Example Sentences
Have you fed the dog yet?
Don't worry, I'll feed the kids before we leave.
June 12, 2009
earn - verb
Definition
to be paid in return for work done
Example Sentences
How much does Bob earn each month?
Susan's going to earn much more in her new job.
June 11, 2009
require - verb
Definition
to need or demand as necessary
Example Sentences
This job requires attention to detail.
Her boss required her to work overtime three times a week.
June 10, 2009
luck - noun
Definition
something that happens by chance
Example Sentences
Luck is just as important as skill in life.
I'm afraid he won because of dumb luck.
June 9, 2009
import - verb / noun
Definition
to bring from another country; n. something brought from another country, usually for sale
Example Sentences
We imported the books from England.
This import was manufactured in Vietnam.
June 8, 2009
fool - verb / noun
Definition
to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a person who is tricked easily
Example Sentences
They consider Jack to be a fool because of his poor business decisions.
Don't try to fool me! I know you didn't do your homework.
June 7, 2009
request verb / noun
Definition
to ask for; n. the act of asking for
Example Sentences
I've sent in a request for more books to the head office.
He requested her presence at the meeting.
May 31st to June 6th
June 6, 2009
own - verb
Definition
to have or possess for oneself
Example Sentences
She owns three homes in Texas!
Do you own a bicycle?
June 5, 2009
hostile - adjective
Definition
ready to fight; ready for war
Example Sentences
The man was hostile towards his competitors.
I'm afraid the government is much too hostile these days.
June 4, 2009
firm - adjective
Definition
not easily moved or changed
Example Sentences
I'm going to remain firm on my demands for the contract.
His mother was firm that he had to first do his homework.
June 3, 2009
hunger - noun
Definition
the need for food
Example Sentences
Despite the success of the program, there are still some people who experience hunger at least once a week.
There is no excuse for not solving hunger.
June 2, 2009
express - verb
Definition
to say clearly
Example Sentences
She expresses herself extremely well.
Her brother expressed his desire to spend more time with their parents.
June 1, 2009
guide - verb / noun
Definition
to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way
Example Sentences
The guide led us up the moutain to the peak.
Let him guide you during the application process.
May 31, 2009
calm - adjective
Definition
quiet; peaceful; opposite of tense
Example Sentences
The sea was calm and it was a beautiful day for a swim.
You'll like Anne. She's very calm and knowledgeable.
May 24th to May 30th
May 30, 2009
equipment - noun
Definition
things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity
Example Sentences
He bought some new computer equipment for his office.
What type of equipment do you need to play golf?
May 29, 2009
deny - verb
Definition
to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request
Example Sentences
He denies any knowledge of the crime.
Tom denied Peter's request to join the club.
May 28 2009
damage - verb / noun
Definition
to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to things
Example Sentences
Luckily, there was no damage to the car in the accident.
Have you ever damaged a friend's toy?
May 27, 2009
apologize - verb
Definition
to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility
Example Sentences
I apologize for the poor quality of the copies. The copier needs to be repaired.
Anne apologized for her mistakes and promised not to make them again.
May 26, 2009
condemn - verb
Definition
to say a person or action is wrong or bad
Example Sentences
The judge condemned the criminal to life in jail.
Many people condemn the use of a wide variety of natural substances.
May 25, 2009
borrow - verb
Definition
to take as a loan
Example Sentences
Could I borrow $20 until Friday?
She borrowed $20,000 from the bank to purchase the car.
May 24, 2009
container - noun
Definition
a box, bottle or can used to hold something
Example Sentences
Set that container on the table and come in to have a cup of coffee.
The container arrived the day before yesterday, so we are going to move in this afternoon.
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May 17th to May 23rd
May 23, 2009
burst - verb
Definition
to break open suddenly
Example Sentences
The bag burst open and all of the groceries fell out onto the ground.
Don't put too much air into the tire, as it might burst.
May 22, 2009
breathe - verb
Definition
to take air into the body and let it out again
Example Sentences
Breathe in slowly and deeply to relax.
The doctor asked her to breathe in and hold the breath for 30 seconds.
May 21, 2009
cancel - verb
Definition
to end; to stop
Example Sentences
I'd like to cancel my magazine subscriptions for next year.
The university canceled the class because not enough students registered to attend.
May 20, 2009
blame - verb
Definition
to accuse; to hold responsible
Example Sentences
I blame Susan for the awful results of last week.
Have you every been blamed for something you didn't do?
May 19, 2009
develop - verb
Definition
to grow; to create; to experience progress
Example Sentences
My company is developing a new gadget.
We'd like to develop a new degree program at the university.
May 18, 2009
budget - noun
Definition
a spending plan
Example Sentences
My wife and I have made up a budget for the coming year.
The company's budget for next year includes a number of increases in research and development.
May 17, 2009
ceremony - noun
Definition
an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition
Example Sentences
The ceremony was beautiful and inspired.
Our wedding ceremony will be held in our local church.
May 10th to May 16th
May 16, 2009
lonely - adjective
Definition
feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people
Example Sentences
Living in the woods can lead to feeling lonely.
I hope you aren't lonely in your new location.
May 15, 2009
mercy - noun
Definition
kindness toward those who should be punished; the power to be kind or to pardon
Example Sentences
Please show mrecy on your prisoners.
The warrior promised no mercy.
May 14, 2009
demonstrate - verb
Definition
to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.")
Example Sentences
She demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Can you demonstrate your techniques?
May 13, 2009
develop - verb
Definition
to grow; to create; to experience progress
Example Sentences
We are developing a new product for next quarter.
Did the teacher develop a new process?
May 12, 2009
load - verb / noun
Definition
to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is carried
Example Sentences
He loaded the trunk and the left on vacation.
Could you put that load of laundry in the washing machine?
May 11, 2009
harm - verb / noun
Definition
to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt
Example Sentences
Be careful playing baseball! You might harm yourself.
His position brought harm to his party.
May 10, 2009
regret - noun
Definition
a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
Example Sentences
I felt quite a bit of regret at his resignation.
Do you feel any regrets about leaving London?
May 3rd to May 9th
May 9 2009
truggle - verb
Definition
to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight
Example Sentences
He struggled to understand the explanation.
The children struggle with difficult concepts every day.
May 8, 2009
lack - verb
Definition
to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having
Example Sentences
He lacks any imagination!
Our department lacks a number of computers.
May 7, 2009
immediate - adjective
Definition
without delay; very near in time or place
Example Sentences
He demanded immediate help from the assistant.
Our customer help department provides immediate responses.
May 6, 2009
engineer - noun
Definition
a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads
Example Sentences
She went to university to become an engineer.
We hired a new engineer to help us with the project.
May 5, 2009
flee - verb
Definition
to run away from
Example Sentences
He fled the police from the scene of the crime.
Never flee the scene of an accident.
May 4, 2009
tense - adjective
Definition
having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
Example Sentences
Why are you so tense today?
She told her brother that he was too tense and that he needed to calm down.
May 3, 2009
grain - noun
Definition
the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and corn; those plants that produce the seeds
Example Sentences
This season's grain was high quality.
We only use high quality grain in our breads.
April 26th to May 2nd
May 2, 2009
incident - noun
Definition: an event or something that happens
Example Sentences
The incident was not mentioned in the newspaper.
There was an unfortunate incident at the shopping mall.
May 1, 2009
temporary - adjective
Definition: lasting only a short period of time
Example Sentences
It's a temporary postion, but it's a start!
The item is on temporary sale.
April 30, 2009
similar - adjective / adverb
Definition: like something else but not exactly the same
Example Sentences
His friends are quite similar to mine.
She said her car was similar to Janet's.
April 29, 2009
launch - verb
Definition
to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space
Example Sentences
We launched the new business at the Web 2.0 conference.
NASA is going to launch a new rocket next week.
April 28, 2009
plenty - noun
Definition: all that is needed; a large enough amount
Example Sentences
There is plenty for everyone.
His life provided him with plenty.
April 27, 2009
stretch - verb
Definition: to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider
Example Sentences
Stretch for five minutes before you exercise.
He stretched his legs before he began the race.
April 26, 2009
raise - verb
Definition: to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
Example Sentences
He raised the glass in a toast to his best friend.
We'll raise profits with this new product.
April 19th to April 25th
April 25, 2009
valley - noun
Definition: a long area of land between higher areas of land
Example Sentences
The valley was green and lovely.
The glacier entered the valley more than 50,000 years ago.
April 24, 2009
ground - noun
Definition: Adverb Usage Quiz
Example Sentences
We prepared the ground to plant our garden.
The ground is very wet over there.
April 23, 2009
pure - adjective
Definition: free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
Example Sentences
You can drink from that bottle. The water is pure.
This gold is almost 99% pure.
April 22, 2009
skill - noun
Definition: the ability gained from training or experience
Example Sentences
HIs considerable skills helped him find a new job.
Do you have any gardening skills?
April 21, 2009
negotiate - verb
Definition: to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution
Example Sentences
I need to negotiate a raise.
If we negotiate a fair deal, we'll have a great year.
April 20, 2009
loan - noun
Definition: money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest payments; something borrowed
Example Sentences
I will repay my loan at the end of the month.
John finished paying off his loan last week.
April 19, 2009
propose - verb
Definition: to present or offer for consideration
Example Sentences
I'd like to propose a toast to John and his new bride Jane!
Jennifer proposed a new addition to the staff.
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April 12th to 18th
April 18, 2009 manufacture - verb
Definition
to make goods in large amounts
Example Sentences
That factory manufactures basketballs.
Our plants in Georgia manufacture t-shirts.
April 17, 2009 shelter - verb / noun
Definition: to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety
Example Sentences
He gave shelter to lost animals.
This building will shelter us from the rain.
April 16, 2009 urge - verb
Definition: to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something
Example Sentences
I urge you to get plenty of sleep before the tournament.
His teacher urged him to study hard for the test.
April 15, 2009 loyal - adjective
Definition: showing strong friendship and support for someone or something
Example Sentences
He remained loyal to his boss until the very end.
You can trust me. I'm a very loyal person.
April 14, 2009 soil - noun
Definition: earth in which plants grow
Example Sentences
The soil isn't very rich in our backyard.
I bought some soil to put into the garden.
April 13, 2009 willing - adjective
Definition: being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about the problem.")
Example Sentences
Are you willing to join me tomorrow?
I think he is willing to do the job.
April 12, 2009 frighten - verb
Definition: to cause great fear
Example Sentences
The clown frightened the young children.
Let's go to the haunted house. I'll bet that will frighten you!
April 5th to April 11
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April11, 2009 below - adjective
Definition
lower than
Example Sentences
You'll find the dishwashing powder below the sink.
Should I hang this picture above or below the calendar?
April 10, 2009 headquarters - noun
Definition
the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization
Example Sentences
Our headquarters are located in London.
My boss flew back to headquarters for the quarterly meeting.
April 9, 2009 swallow - verb
Definition
to take into the stomach through the mouth
Example Sentences
He swallowed the rest of his sandwich and got in the taxi.
That bite is too big to swallow!
April 8, 2009 interfere - verb
Definition
to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so
Example Sentences
Her mother constantly interfered with her work.
I don't mean to interfere, but don't you think that's too expensive.
April 7, 2009 distance - noun
Definition
the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.")
Example Sentences
It's quite a distance to the next town.
What's the distance between your house and your neighbor?
April 6, 2009 sympathy - noun
Definition
a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
Example Sentences
I felt a great deal of sympathy for his difficult position.
She expressed her sympathy at our loss.
April 5, 2009 cooperate - verb -
Definition
to act or work together
Example Sentences
Let's cooperate and get this work done quickly.
She agreed to cooperate with the police to help catch the criminal.
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March 29th to April 4th
April 4, 2009 bright - adjective -
Definition: giving much light; strong and clear in color
Example Sentences
Could you turn that light in the other direction? It's much too bright.
The sun is very bright today.
April 3, 2009 smash - verb -
Definition: to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with force
Example Sentences
The young boy smashed his mother's favorite vase.
Be careful or you'll smash into a tree!
April 2, 2009 harvest - verb -
Definition: to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered
Example Sentences
This year's harvest was very good. There were lots of tasty vegetables!
I'm going to help my father harvest the fruit in our garden.
April 1, 2009 evidence - noun -
Definition: material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing
Example Sentences
There was no evidence of any crime.
The detective searched the scene for evidence.
March 31, 2009 attempt - verb -
Definition: to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
Example Sentences
I'd like to make an attempt to get your homework in on time.
Fred attempted to get a new job, but had difficulties.
March 30, 2009 solid - adjective -
Definition: having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
Example Sentences
The sculpture is made of solid marble.
He has a solid knowledge of mathematics.
March 29, 2009 trap - verb -
Definition: to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; n. a device used to catch animals
Example Sentences
He set a trap to catch the mice.
I've been trapped by an awful man!
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March 22nd to 28th
March 27, 2009
urgent - adjective -
Definition: needing an immediate decision or action
Example Sentences
Please tell Mr. Simmons that it's urgent.
He felt an urgent need to visit his best friend.
March 26, 2009
motion - noun -
Definition: a movement; a continuing change of position or place
Example Sentences
He saw a motion in the corner of the room.
The cat's motion is fascinating.
March 25, 2009
deep - adjective -
Definition: going far down; a long way from top to bottom
Example Sentences
The water is very deep at that end of the lake.
His understanding of the subject is very deep.
March 24, 2009
surface - noun -
Definition: the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.")
Example Sentences
He worked for hours getting the surface smooth.
The surface of the moon is full of craters.
March 23, 2009
decrease - verb -
Definition: to make less in size or amount
Example Sentences
I'm going to decrease my spending on restaurants.
The budget decreases research and development spending.
March 22, 2009
custom - noun -
Definition: a long-established belief or activity of a people
Example Sentences
It's our custom to set out a glass of wine on the anniversary of our father's death.
She's just following a local custom.
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March 15th to 21st
March 21, 2009 postpone - verb
Definition to delay action until a later time
Example Sentences I postponed the meeting until next Friday.
I'm going to postpone my trip to New York until next month.
March 20, 2009 invent - verb
Definition to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something
Example Sentences He invented a new way to process food waste.
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
March 19, 2009 empty - adjective / verb
Definition having nothing inside; v. to remove everything
Example Sentences The jar was empty and I had to get some more.
He emptied the garbage yesterday.
March 18, 2009 produce - verb
Definition to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
Example Sentences We produce high quality laser optics parts.
Our farm produces more than 20 tons of corn each year.
March 17 2009 credit - noun
Definition an agreement that payments will be made at a later time
Example Sentences The bank agreed to extend him credit for two months.
It's very hard to get credit these days.
March 16, 2009 economy - noun
Definition the system by which money, industry and trade are organized
Example Sentences The economy is having difficulties at the moment.
I hope this economy continues to grow, otherwise we're in trouble!
March 15, 2009 spread - verb
Definition to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
Example Sentences
His reputation has spread around the country quickly.
I spread the peanut butter on the sandwich.
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March 8th to 14th
March 14, 2009 environment - noun -
Definition: all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life; the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals
Example Sentences
IF we don't take care of the environment things will begin to quickly get worse.
He grew up in a loving and caring environment.
March 13, 2009 neither - adjective
Definition: not one or the other of two
Example Sentences
Neither Tom nor his friend came to the party. I'm afraid I know neither Peter nor Shane.
March 12, 2009 flat - adjective
Definition: smooth; having no high places
Example Sentences
The countryside was flat for miles and miles.
This table is perfectly flat.
March 11, 2009 retire - verb
Definition: to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
Example Sentences
The president of the company retired last week.
I'm going to retire when I'm seventy-five!
March 10 2009 fence - noun
Definition: something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or out
Example Sentences
The fence covered four square miles of property.
We have a white fence in the backyard.
March 9 2009 either - adjective
Definition: one of two, but not the other
Example Sentences
I'd like to buy either one or the other.
Do you think he would like either one?
March 8, 2009 suggest - verb
Definition: to offer or propose something to think about or consider
Example Sentences
I suggest you get some sleep before you continue working.
She suggested he take the day off from work.
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March 1st to 7th
March 7, 2009 victim - noun
Definition: someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; someone who is tricked
Example Sentences: She felt he was a victim of his poor upbringing.
The victim of the crime died after two days in the hospital.
March 6, 2009 suspect verb / noun
Definition: to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty
Example Sentences: She is a suspect in the crime.
Frank suspects there are more details to discover.
March 5, 2009 join - verb
Definition: to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of
Example Sentences: They joined the two pieces and welded them together.
She joined her local soccer team.
March 4, 2009 issue - noun
Definition: an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about
Example Sentences: There are many issues we need to consider before making our decision.
Jane had an issue with his lack of ambition.
March 3, 2009 purpose - noun
Definition: the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
Example Sentences: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss our future investments.
He had many purposes in mind when he started the project.
March 2, 2009 follow - verb
Definition: to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey
Example Sentences: Follow me and we'll go into the museum.
The people followed his guidance with respect.
March 1, 2009 crime - noun
Definition: an act that violates a law
Example Sentences: He was convicted of the crime and put in jail.
Have you ever committed a crime?
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February 22nd to 28th
Saturday February 28th: enigmatic (adj.) 高深莫测的
Definition: mystifying, cryptic
Sample Sentence: That man wearing the dark suit and dark glasses is so enigmatic that no one even knows his name.
Friday February 27th: enmity (n.) 敌意
Definition: ill will hostility
Sample Sentence: Mark and Andy have clearly not forgiven each other, because the enmity between them is obvious to anyone in their presence.
Thursday February 26th: ennui (n.) 倦怠
Definition: boredom, weariness
Sample Sentence: I feel such ennui that I don’t look forward to anything, not even my birthday party.
Wednesday February 25th: entail (v.) 使必需
Definition: to include as a necessary step
Sample Sentence: Building a new fence entails tearing down the old one.
Tuesday February 24th: enthrall (v.) 迷惑
Definition: to charm hold spellbound
Sample Sentence: The sailor’s stories fighting off the sharks and finding ancient treasures enthralled his young son.
Monday February 23rd: exacerbate (v.) 加剧
Definition: to make more violent, intense.
Sample Sentence: The gruesome and scary movie I saw last night exacerbated my fears of the dark.
Sunday February 22nd: exalt (v.) 赞美
Definition: to glorify, praise
Sample Sentence: Michael Jordan is the basketball figure we exalt the most.
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February 15th to 21st
Saturday February 21st: exasperate (v.) 激怒
Definition: to irritate, irk
Sample Sentence: George’s endless complaints exasperated his roommate.
Friday February 20th: excavate (v.) 挖掘
Definition: to dig out of the ground and remove
Sample Sentence: The pharaoh’s treasures were excavated by archeologists in Egypt.
Thursday February 19th: exculpate (v.) 开脱
Definition: to free from guilt or blame, exonerate, vindicate
Sample Sentence: My discovery of the ring behind the dresser exculpated me from the charge of having stolen it.
Wednesday February 18th: excursion (n.) 远足
Definition: a trip or outing, usually for fun
Sample Sentence: After taking an excursion to the Bronx Zoo, I dreamed about pandas and monkeys.
Tuesday February 17th: execrable (adj.) 讨厌的
Definition: loathsome, detestable
Sample Sentence: Her pudding is so execrable that it makes me sick.
Monday February 16th: exhort (v.) 鼓动
Definition: to urge, prod spur
Sample Sentence: Henry exhorted his colleagues to join him in protesting against the university’s hiring policies.
Sunday February 15th: exigent (adj.) 迫切的
Definition: urgent, critical
Sample Sentence: The patient has an exigent need for medication, or else he will lose his sight.
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February 8th to February 14th
Saturday February 14th: exonerate (v.) 证明无罪
Definition: to free from guilt or blame, exculpate, vindicate.
Sample Sentence: The true thief’s confession exonerated the man who had been held in custody for the crime.
Friday February 13th: expiate (v.) 补偿
Definition: to make amends for, atone.
Sample Sentence: To expiate my selfishness, I gave all my profits to charity.
Thursday February 12th: expedient (adj.) 有利的
Definition: advisable, advantageous, serving one’s self-interest.
Sample Sentence: In his bid for reelection, the governor made an expedient move by tabling all the controversial legislation.
Wednesday February 11th: exorbitant (adj.) 过高的
Definition: excessive
Sample Sentence: Her exorbitant praise made me blush and squirm in my seat.
Tuesday February 10th: evanescent (adj.) 渐消失的
Definition: fleeting, momentary
Sample Sentence: My joy at getting promoted was evanescent because I discovered that I would have to work much longer hours in a less friendly office.
Monday February 9th:
extraneous (adj.) 分格开来的
Definition: irrelevant, extra, not necessary
Sample Sentence: Personal political ambitions should always remain extraneous to legislative policy, but, unfortunately, they rarely are.
Sunday February 8th: extricate (v.) 使解脱
Definition: to disentangle, free from difficulty.
Sample Sentence: Instead of trying to mediate between my brother and sister, I extricated myself from the family tension entirely and left the house for the day.
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February 1st to February 7th
Sunday February 1st: fastidious (adj.) 挑剔的
Definition: meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards
Example Sentences：Mark is so fastidious that he is never able to finish a project because it always seems imperfect to him.
Monday February 2nd: fallacious (adj.) 谬误的
Definition: incorrect, misleading
Example Sentences：Emily offered me cigarettes on the fallacious assumption that I smoked.
Tuesday February 3rd: facile (adj.) 易做到的；易得到的
Definition1: easy, requiring little effort
Example Sentences：This game is no facile that even a four-year old can master it.
Definition2: superficial, achieved with minimal thought or care, insincere
Example Sentences：The business was in such shamble that any solution seemed facile at best; nothing could really help it in the long run.
Wednesday February 4th: façade (n.)外墙；外表
Definition1: the wall of a building
Example Sentences：Meet me in front of the museums main façade.
Definition2: a deceptive appearance or attitude.
Example Sentences：Despite my smiling façade, I am feeling melancholy.
Thursday February 5th: fabricate (v.) 捏造
Definition: to make up invent
Example Sentences：When I arrived an hour late to class, I fabricated an excuse about my car breaking down on the way to school.
Friday February 6th: evince (v.) 表明
Definition: to show, reveal
Example Sentences：Christopher’s hand -wringing and nail-biting evince how nervous he is about the upcoming English test.
Saturday February 7th: exult (v.) 欢跃
Definition: to rejoice.
Example Sentences：When she found out that she won the literature prize, Mary exulted, dancing and singing through the school’s halls.
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January 25th to January 31st
Saturday January 31st: fatuous (adj.) 愚笨的
Definition: silly, foolish
Example Sentences ：He considers himself a serious poet, but in truth, he only writes fatuous limericks.
Friday January 30th: smooth （adj.）平滑的,圓滑的
Definition: having a level surface; opposite rough
Example Sentences: The table has a smooth finish.
Her skin is as smooth as a baby's.
Thursday January 29th : fathom (v.) 看透
Definition: to understand, comprehend
Example Sentences: I cannot fathom why you like that crabby and mean-spirited neighbor of ours.
Wednesday January 28th :wreck（v.）破壞; (n.)失事船(或飛機),殘骸
Definition: to damage greatly; to destroy; n. anything that has been badly damaged or broken
Example Sentences: The wreck was visible from the side of the road.
If you aren't careful, you'll wreck your bicycle.
Tuesday January 27th :spill （v.）溢出
Definition: to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
Example Sentences: Don't cry over spilt milk!
He often spills coffee on his desk.
Monday January 26th :unless （conj.）如果不,除非
Definition: except if it happens; on condition that
Example Sentences: Unless he understands the problem, we won't be able to resolve the issue.
I'll stay here unless you prefer me to go.
Sunday January 25th : policy （n.）政策,方針
Definition: an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
Example Sentences: The government decided on a new policy to combat the problems.
The school's policy is to ask for written permission from your parents.
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January 18th to January 24th
Saturday January 24th : shake （v.）搖動；顫抖
Definition: to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
Example Sentences: He shook the jar to find the penny.
Let's shake hands and be friends.
Friday January 23rd :tense （adj.）緊張的，拉緊的
Definition: having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
Example Sentences: He's very tense before he takes a test.
You look tense. Has anything happened?
Thursday January 22nd :praise （v.）贊揚，歌頌
Definition: to say good things about; to approve
Example Sentences: The mother praised her child for her efforts.
Be careful not to praise him too much. He might get overconfident.
Wednesday January 21st : gather (v.) 集合，聚集
Definition: to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect
Example Sentences: Let's gather at nine o'clock to discuss the matter.
The crowd gathered around the leader and listened to her plans.
Tuesday January 20th: influence (v.) 影響，改變
Definition: to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change
Example Sentences: The voting machines may have falsely influenced the outcome of the election.
His opinion influences her actions.
Monday January 19th: possess (v.) 占有，擁有
Definition: to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
Example Sentences: The monk possesses no clothes, just his habit.
If you possessed less, you would have fewer worries.
Sunday January 18th: severe (adj.) 嚴厲的，嚴格的
Definition: not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
Example Sentences: His treatment of his children was too severe.
The teacher was accused of being overly severe with the pupils.
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January 11th to January 17th
Saturday January 17th: identify (v.)认出,识别
Definition: to recognize someone or something and to say who are what they are
Example Sentences: The witness identified the thief.
Can you identify the picture you saw in the museum?
Friday January 16th : except (prep.)除…之外
Definition: but for
Example Sentences: All except Tony came to the party.
I'll do everything except scrub the toilet!
Thursday January 15th : unite (v.)结(接)合,联合
Definition: to join together
Example Sentences: Their concerns united them in the fight agains the local gangs.
Should we unite with our competitors for this contract?
Wednesday January 14th : legislature (n.) 立法机关,立法部
Definition: a government lawmaking group
Example Sentences: The legislature passed two bills before the session ended.
Our legislature is having a difficult time following the will of the people.
Tuesday January 13th : honor(v.) 尊敬, (n.）敬重
Definition: v. to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He received many honors for his efforts to help others.")
Example Sentences: Honor your mother and father and you will get into less trouble.
He honored his promise to deliver the merchandise at a deep discount.
Monday January 12th : barrier (n.) 栅栏,障碍
Definition: anything that blocks or makes an action difficult
Example Sentences: The high cost of the college acted as a barrier to many aspiring students.
No barrier is too high to be broken.
Sunday January 11th : recognize (v.) 认出,认识到
Definition: to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
Example Sentences: He recognized his friend walking towards him in the distance.
Do you recognize anyone in these photos?
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January 4th to January 10th
Saturay January 10th : effect (n.) 结果 ; 影响
Definition: the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious effect on the economy.")
Example Sentences: His decision to attend college abroad had a sobering effect on his parents.
The effect I'm looking for is very different!
Friday January 9th : matter (n.) 事件 ; 物质
Definition: anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
Example Sentences: Everything is made of some sort of matter.
There is very little matter in interstellar space.
Thursday January 8th : fierce (adj.) 凶猛 的 ; 强烈 的
Definition: extremely strong; violent; angry
Example Sentences: His fierce look scared the other boys away.
That is a truly fierce dog!
Wednesday January 7th : orbit (v.)绕…轨道而行, (n.）轨道
Definition: v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
Example Sentences: The Moon orbits the Earth.
The orbit of Saturn is irregular.
Tuesday January 6th : edge (n.) 边缘,端
Definition: the line where something ends or begins
Example Sentences: The edge of the table makes a good tool for cutting paper.
The edge of that cliff is near. Be careful!
Monday January 5th : duty (n.) 责任,义务
Definition: one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just
Example Sentences: He felt it was his duty to enlist in the army.
Parents have many more duties than teenagers.
Sunday January 4th : wages (n.) 工资
Definition: money received for work done
Example Sentences: John received a day's wages for only 4 hours work.
Our wages are competitive with other companies in the area.
