Word List

Vocabulary

Admit Verb They didn't want to admit that they broke the glass
confess to be true or to be the case
Aid Noun He needed aid to complete the task
a source of help or assistance
Aspect Noun His favourite aspect was the detail
a particular part or feature of something
Bake Verb They had to bake a cake for their parents
cook (food) by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven
Chat Verb I will chat with Jane about it
talk in a friendly and informal way
Commitment Noun He had a commitment to the weekly meetings
the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Communicate Verb You have to communicate your ideas clearly
share or exchange information, news, or ideas
Dementia Noun A high number of old people have dementia
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
Dental Adjective Dental hygiene was generally very good in the area
relating to the teeth
Develop Verb The bones would develop over the next few years
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate
Embarrassed Adjective He was embarrassed about the song
feeling or showing embarrassment
Equip Verb Mark had to equip the new students
prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task
Flatter Verb You flatter the boss
lavish praise and compliments on (someone)
Forget Verb I froget where to put my keys
fail to remember
Hygiene Noun The level of hygiene was very good
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness
Impatient Adjective He was impatient while waiting for the appointment
having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked
Interact Verb They had to interact with the other team
communicate or be involved directly
Navy Noun Mark used to be in the Navy
(often the navy) the branch of the armed services of a state which conducts military operations at sea
Pass away Euphemism He'll pass away soon
die
Progress Verb tehy had yet to progress
move forward or onward in space or time
Routine Noun They followed a strict routine
a sequence of actions regularly followed
Silly Adjective It was a silly idea
ridiculously trivial or frivolous
Spit Verb He had to spit out his drink
forcibly eject (food or liquid) from one's mouth
Stage Noun They got through the first stage quickly
a point, period, or step in a process or development
Trivial Adjective It was a trivial point to make
of little value or importance
Upgrade Verb Jane was about to upgrade Peter to supervisor
raise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank
Witty Adjective He had a witty sense of humour
showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour
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