1.boycott  /ˈbɔɪ.kat/ (v.)

   Definition:to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval

   Ex.We are asking people to boycott goods from companies that use child labor.

 

2.butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ɚr/ (n.)

   Definition:a person who sells meat in a shop

   Ex.The butcher weighed the meat on the scales.

 

3.crane/kreɪn/ (n.)

   Definition:a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part, used for lifting and moving heavy objects

   Ex.They built a crane capable of lifting 150 tons.

 

4.freckle /frek.l/ (n.)

   Definition:a small, pale brown spot on the skin, usually on the face, especially of a person with pale skin

   Ex.There is a big black freckle on Jack's face.

 

5.futile/ˈfju.taɪl/ (a.)

   Definition: (of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing

   Ex.Their efforts to revive David were futile.

 

6.orchard /ˈɔr.tʃɚd/ (n.)

   Definition:an area of land where fruit trees are grown

   Ex.Each bamboo house was surrounded by a thriving orchard.

 

7.acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ (v.)

   Definition:to make someone or yourself familiar with something

   Ex.I want to acquaint myself with your strengths and weaknesses.

 

8.columnist/ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ (n.)

   Definition:someone who writes a regular article for a newspaper or magazine

   Ex.That newspaper columnist derides the mayor whenever he can.

 

9.breed /brid/ (v.)

   Definition:(1.)to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way (2.)(of animals) to have sex and produce young animals

   Ex.Many animals breed only at certain times of the year.

 

10.litter/ˈlɪt.ər/ (n.)

     Definition:small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places

     Ex.There will be fines for people who drop litter.

 

11.unanimous/juˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ (a.)

     Definition:If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group

     Ex.The country is unanimous in its support of the government's policy.

 

12.accord /əˈkɔrd/ (n.)

     Definition:a formal agreement

     Ex.They came to an accord that profits should be shared equally.

 

13.vomit /ˈvɑ.mɪt/ (v.)

     Definition:to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth

     Ex.The smell made Amanda want to vomit.

 

14.warranty/wɔr.ən.ti/ (n.)

     Definition:a written promise from a company to repair or replace a product that develops a fault within a fixed period of time, or to do a piece of work again if it is not satisfactory

     Ex.The television comes with a full two-year warranty.

 

15.windshield/ˈwɪndˌʃild/ (n.)

     Definition:the window at the front of a car, truck, etc.

     Ex.It is dangerous to drive with a dirty windshield.

 

16.uranium/jʊˈreɪ.ni.əm/ (n.)

     Definition:a chemical element that is a heavy, radioactive metal, used in the production of nuclear power and in some types of nuclear weapon

     Ex.Uranium is available in considerable quantity from various areas of the world.

 

17.turmoil/ˈtɝ.mɔɪl/ (n.)

     Definition:a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder

     Ex.The robbery put the village in a turmoil.

 

18.spike/spaɪk/ (n.)

     Definition:a narrow, thin shape with a sharp point at one end, or something, especially a piece of metal, with this shape

     Ex.Yellowing receipts had been impaled on a metal spike.

 

19.render/ˈren.dɚ/ (v.)

     Definition:(1.)to cause someone or something to be in a particular state(2.)to change words into a different language or form

     Ex.You can render the chicken down to make stock for soup.

 

20.quench /kwentʃ/ (v.)

     Definition:(1.) to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty (2.)to satisfy a need or wish

     Ex.Having a bottle of soft drink is not enough to quench my thirst.

 

21.outright/ˌaʊtˈraɪt/ (adv.)

     Definition:completely or immediately

     Ex.If you have a complaint, you should tell me outright.

 

22.petroleum/pəˈtroʊ.li.əm/ (n.)

     Definition:a dark, thick oil obtained from under the ground, from which various substances including petrol, paraffin, and diesel oil are produced

     Ex.The purpose of oil refinery is to refine crude petroleum.

 

23.propaganda/ˌprap.əˈɡæn.də/ (n.)

     Definition: information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions

     Ex.Art may be used as a vehicle for propaganda.

 

24.interval/ˈɪn.tɚ.vəl/ (n.)

     Definition:a period between two events or times, or the space between two points

     Ex.The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years.

 

25.lunatic/ˈlu.nə.tɪk/ (n.)

     Definition:someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way

     Ex.The man is a raving lunatic.