Category 1
The mean old king was so cruel that he laughed as he watched his people starve, never offering them any food or help.
ADJECTIVE - uncaring; mean
Before building the new park, city officials surveyed the land, carefully measuring and mapping out every corner of the property.
to look at or examine. VERB
We watched the eagle descend from the sky, swooping down from a high altitude to land gently on its nest.
To move down from a higher place. (VERB)
The firefighter received an urgent call about a burning building and rushed to the scene because every second counted.
needing to be done immediately or ASAP.(ADJECTIVE)
The students debated whether or not schools should have a longer summer vacation, with each side presenting their arguments.
To discuss and argue about a specific topic (VERB)
The tourist was shocked by the exorbitant price of the small bottle of water, which cost ten dollars at the airport.
Extremely high; unreasonably high. (ADJECTIVE)
In our modern society, most people use cell phones and the internet to communicate with each other.
A group of people living together in an organized community. (NOUN)
Studying hard for the test will benefit you in the long run.
To be of advantage; to help to someone. (VERB)
The game was scheduled to commence at 7:00 p.m., so the players began to warm up early.
to begin or start (VERB)
The invention of the light bulb was a significant event because it changed how people lived and worked all over the world.
Very important or meaningful (ADJECTIVE)
Famous athletes often make millions of dollars from endorsements, appearing in commercials to advertise products like shoes and drinks.
Public declarations of support for a product or person. (NOUN)
The teacher's instructions were so ambiguous that no one was sure what to do; they could be interpreted in several different ways.
confusing or having more than one possible meaning (ADJECTIVE)
The unequal distribution of food was inequitable; some families received large portions while others received almost nothing.
unfair or unjust (ADJECTIVE)
After studying Spanish for ten years, she became fluent and could speak without hesitation or difficulty.
To speak a language with ease and accuracy (ADJECTIVE)
The eccentric old man wore a different-colored sock on each foot and told stories that no one quite believed.
slightly strange or unusual (ADJECTIVE)
The country's economy was improving, with more jobs available and prices for goods becoming more stable.
The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and service. (NOUN)
Smoking has a deleterious effect on your lungs, causing harm and making it hard to breathe.
harmful and damaging (ADJECTIVE)
The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous, and we knew they were a sign that a powerful storm was coming.
Threatening or suggesting something bad is about to happen. (ADJECTIVE)
The small puppy began to cower in the corner, whimpering in fear as the loud thunder crashed outside.
to run and hide in fear (VERB)
The mask was so grotesque that its twisted, ugly features frightened all the children at the party.
odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; ugly or absurd; bizarre (ADJECTIVE)
The artist’s home was a true refuge, a serene sanctuary where she could escape the city’s chaotic energy and find the inner peace needed to create her masterpieces.
calm, peaceful, and untroubled (ADJECTIVE)
The new business proved to be very lucrative, earning a huge profit in its first year.
very profitable; earning a lot of money (ADJECTIVE)
He worked hard at his job because he had a great desire to aspire to a manager's position one day.
to have a strong desire to achieve something; to be or ambitious (VERB)
We spent the afternoon on a tranquil lake, where the silence was only broken by the occasional bird song.
peaceful and calm (ADJECTIVE)
It took the new student a few weeks to acclimate to the new school and get used to the different schedule and classrooms.
To become accustomed to a new situation; to adapt into a new area/routine (VERB)