1.abdomen (n.)[ 'æbdəmən ]
The part of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis and encloses the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas. Also called belly.
Ex:He felt a lot of pain in his abdomen after he ate the stale cake.
2.abstract (adj.) [ˈæbstrækt]
Not applied or practical; theoretical.
Difficult to understand.
Ex:Abstract ideas will be better understood if explained with concrete examples.
3.accountant (n.) [ ə'kauntənt ]
One that keeps, audits, and inspects the financial records of individuals or business concerns and prepares financial and tax reports.
Ex:The accountant is responsible for recording the firm's financial statement.
4.acid (adj.) [ 'æsid ]
A substance having a sour taste.
Ex:Acid rain causes damage to buildings because it contains harmful chemicals.
5.acquaint(v.) [ ə'kweint ]
To cause to come to know personally
Ex:We're acquainted because we were high school classmates.
6.deft (adj.) [ deft ]
characterized by facility and skill
Ex:The photographer is known for her deft use of lighting.
7.adequate (adj.)[ˋædəkwɪt]
Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need.
Ex:The number of chairs is not adequate for all the classmates, so some of them have to stand.
8.admirable(agj.) [ˋædmərəb!]
deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
Ex:Although he failed in the end, the efforts that he made to achieve the goal were admirable.
9.progeny (n.) [ 'prɒdʒəni ]
descendants, children ; offspring of animals or plants
Ex:Many Americans are the progeny of immigrants. ; The small plants are the progeny of an oak tree.
10.hapless (adj.) [ 'hæpləs ]
having no luck
Ex:She plays the hapless heroine who is unlucky in love. ;
11.ancestor (n.) [ 'ænˌsestə, 'ænsəstə ]
A person from whom one is descended.
Ex:Lions and house cats evolved from a common ancestor, and that's why thay have many similar characteristics.
12.excel (v.) [ ik'sel ]
to be superior to : surpass in accomplishment or achievement
Ex:She excels everyone else in sports.
13.artistic (adj) [ɑːˈtɪstɪk]
Sensitive to or appreciative of art or beauty.
Ex:You do have talent for floriculture. Your flower arrangement looks very artistic.
14.aspirin (n.) [ 'æspirin, 'æsprin ]
A tablet of aspirin.
Ex:Don't take aspirin if you have a headache. It is very bad for your liver.
15.assemble (v.) [ ə'sembl ]
To bring or call together into a group or whole.
Ex:All of the rebels assembled in the headquarters to discuss the plan to bring down the government.
16.deceit (n.) [dɪˈsiːt]
the act or practice of deceiving ; an attempt or device to deceive ; the quality of being deceitful
Ex:She is incapable of deceit.
17.assume (v.) [əˈsjuːm]
To take upon oneself.
Ex:I assumed that he was in the hospital because he had a car accident last week.
18.recruit (v.) [rɪˈkruːt]
to find new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc. ; to persuade somebody to do something, especially to help you ; to form a new army, team, etc. by persuading new people to join it
Ex:We are aggresively recruiting international students.
19.barrier (n.) [ˈbærɪə]
Something immaterial that obstructs or impedes.
Ex:It's hard to break down the language barrier between my American boss and me.
20.bracelet (n.) [ˋbreslɪt]
An ornamental band or chain encircling the wrist or arm.
Ex:The diamond bracelet that the superstar wears around her wrist is worth over one million dollars.
21.broil (n.) [ brɔil ]
A rowdy argument; a brawl.
To cook by direct radiant heat, as over a grill or under an electric element.
Ex:They use the oven to broil the turkey on Thanksgiving.
22.cape (n.) [ keip ]
A sleeveless outer garment fastened at the throat and worn hanging over the shoulders.
A point or head of land projecting into a body of water.
Ex:The sailor said the ship has reached the Cape of Good Hope.
23.capitalism (n.) [ 'kæpitlˌizəm]
An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately.
Ex:Capitalism is based on private ownership.
24.cargo (n.) [ˈkɑːgəʊ]
The freight carried by a ship, an aircraft, or another vehicle.
Ex:The truck can carry a cargo of 5 tons.
25.carrier (n.) [ˈkærɪə]
One that transports or conveys.
A mechanism or device by which something is conveyed or conducted.
Ex:A mail carrier's job is to deliver m
