A general idea or thought about something.
concept
Not known or recognized by you.
unfamiliar
The special way people from a particular area pronounce words.
accent
A broken pencil is a ______ problem, but failing an important exam is a major problem.
minor
The customs of each country ______ greatly.
vary
Known to you because you have seen or experienced it before
familiar
Better or more unusual than normal.
exceptional
To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.
criticize
Pollution is a ______ problem in many large cities.
major
His English sounds natural because he is a ______ speaker.
native
Rules about polite behavior.
manners
A teacher who has many rules and expects students to follow them is ______.
strict
Something difficult and annoying can be ______.
frustrating
A person born in a particular country is a ______ of that country.
native
The instructions were simple and ______, so everyone understood them.
straightforward
To do what a rule or person tells you to do.
obey
“Students must ______ the school rules.”
obey
Very severe, cruel, or unpleasant.
harsh
Easy to understand; clear and direct.
straightforward
Her ______ comments made the student feel upset.
harsh
Very unusual or strange.
peculiar
To change or be different depending on the situation.
vary
To say something rude or offensive to someone.
insult
To refuse to follow a rule or order.
disobey
Pointing at people may be considered bad ______ in some cultures.
manners