The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- booking
- an arrangement to travel by train, use a hotel room etc at a particular time in the future
- “The speaker used the word “booking” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- expedition
- a long and carefully organized journey, especially to a dangerous or unfamiliar place, or the people that make this journey
- “The speaker used the word “expedition” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- shuttle
- to travel frequently between two places
- “The speaker explains how “shuttle” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- navigable
- a river, lake etc that is navigable is deep and wide enough for ships to travel on
- “The speaker uses “navigable” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- commuter
- someone who travels a long distance to work every day
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “commuter.””
- customize
- to change something to make it more suitable for you, or to make it look special or different from things of a similar type
- “A clear example helps learners use “customize” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- salt
- a natural white mineral that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “salt.””
- irreverent
- someone who is irreverent does not show respect for organizations, customs, beliefs etc that most other people respect – often used to show approval
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as irreverent.”
- preservation
- when something is kept in its original state or in good condition
- “Learners saw the word “preservation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- riverboat
- A riverboat is a large boat that carries passengers along a river
- “Learners saw the word “riverboat” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- odyssey
- a long journey with a lot of adventures or difficulties
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “odyssey.””
- conformity
- in a way that obeys rules, customs etc
- “Learners saw the word “conformity” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- circus
- a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
- “The speaker used the word “circus” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- exploration
- the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or find something such as oil or gold in it
- “The speaker used the word “exploration” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- observance
- when someone obeys a law or does something because it is part of a religion, custom, or ceremony
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “observance.””
- meteor
- a piece of rock or metal that travels through space, and makes a bright line in the night sky when it falls down towards the Earth
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “meteor.””
- steward
- a man whose job is to serve food and drinks to passengers on a plane or ship
- “Learners saw the word “steward” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- trip
- a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose
- “A clear definition of the word “trip” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- brine
- water that contains a lot of salt and is used for preserving food
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “brine.””
- explorer
- someone who travels through an unknown area to find out about it
- “The speaker used the word “explorer” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- folklore
- the traditional stories, customs etc of a particular area or country
- “Learners saw the word “folklore” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- ski
- to move on skis for sport or in order to travel on snow or water
- “A clear example helps learners use “ski” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- trek
- a long and difficult journey, made especially on foot as an adventure
- “Learners saw the word “trek” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- welcome
- the way in which you greet someone when they arrive at a place
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “welcome.””
- gypsy
- A gypsy is a member of a race of people who travel from place to place, usually in caravans, rather than living in one place. Some people find this word offensive.
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “gypsy.””
- pavement
- a hard level surface or path at the side of a road for people to walk on
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “pavement.””
- presentation
- the way in which something is said, offered, shown, or explained to others
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “presentation.””
- prospective
- someone who is likely to do a particular thing or achieve a particular position
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as prospective.”
- spacious
- a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in
- “During the travel plan discussion, “spacious” signals a particular quality.”
- target
- something that you are trying to achieve, such as a total, an amount, or a time
- “A clear definition of the word “target” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- waterway
- a river or canal that boats travel on
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “waterway.””
- dedicate
- to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing
- “A clear example helps learners use “dedicate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- empirical
- based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as empirical.”
- handbook
- a short book that gives information or instructions about something
- “Learners saw the word “handbook” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- mechanism
- a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem
- “The speaker used the word “mechanism” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- oval
- a shape like a circle, but wider in one direction than the other
- “Learners saw the word “oval” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- rally
- to become stronger again after a period of weakness or defeat
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “rally” describes an action or change.”
- scrap
- to decide not to use a plan or system because it is not practical
- “The speaker explains how “scrap” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- smuggle
- to take something or someone illegally from one country to another
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “smuggle” describes an action or change.”
- style
- a particular way of doing, designing, or producing something, especially one that is typical of a particular place, period of time, or group of people
- “The speaker used the word “style” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- surplus
- an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used
- “Learners saw the word “surplus” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- transit
- the process of moving goods or people from one place to another
- “The speaker used the word “transit” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- wage
- to be involved in a war against someone, or a fight against something
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “wage” describes an action or change.”
- conceive
- to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “conceive” describes an action or change.”
- configuration
- the combination of equipment needed to run a computer system
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “configuration.””
- dispatch
- the act of sending people or things to a particular place
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “dispatch.””
- loom
- a frame or machine on which thread is woven into cloth
- “A clear definition of the word “loom” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- merge
- to combine, or to join things together to form one thing
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “merge” describes an action or change.”
- offspring
- someone’s child or children – often used humorously
- “Learners saw the word “offspring” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- plunge
- to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwards
- “A clear example helps learners use “plunge” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- recipe
- a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “recipe.””
- shed
- to get rid of something that you no longer need or want
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “shed” describes an action or change.”
- warehouse
- a large building for storing large quantities of goods
- “A clear definition of the word “warehouse” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- articulate
- to express your ideas or feelings in words
- “Learners hear “articulate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- composite
- something made up of different parts or materials
- “A clear definition of the word “composite” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- correspondence
- the process of sending and receiving letters
- “Learners saw the word “correspondence” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- diminish
- to become or make something become smaller or less
- “The speaker explains how “diminish” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- explicit
- expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as explicit.”
- identity
- someone’s identity is their name or who they are
- “Learners saw the word “identity” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- legislation
- the act or process of making a law or laws
- “A clear definition of the word “legislation” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- sink
- to go down below the surface of water, mud etc
- “The speaker explains how “sink” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- strive
- to make a great effort to achieve something
- “The speaker explains how “strive” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- affirm
- to state publicly that something is true
- “The speaker explains how “affirm” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- cosmic
- relating to space or the universe
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as cosmic.”
- decline
- to decrease in quantity or importance
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “decline” describes an action or change.”
- elegant
- beautiful, attractive, or graceful
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as elegant.”
- innovation
- the introduction of new ideas or methods
- “The speaker used the word “innovation” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- inventory
- a list of all the things in a place
- “Learners saw the word “inventory” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- massive
- very large in size, quantity, or extent
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as massive.”
- obligation
- a moral or legal duty to do something
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “obligation.””
- vacation
- a holiday, or time spent not working
- “The speaker used the word “vacation” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- housewares
- small things used in the home, for example plates, lamps etc, or the department of a large shop that sells these things
- “Learners saw the word “housewares” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- recipient
- someone who receives something
- “A clear definition of the word “recipient” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- sacred
- relating to a god or religion
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as sacred.”
- saturate
- to make something very wet
- “The speaker explains how “saturate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- fanatical
- If you describe someone as fanatical, you disapprove of them because you consider their behaviour or opinions to be very extreme
- “During the travel plan discussion, “fanatical” signals a particular quality.”
- influx
- the arrival of large numbers of people or large amounts of money, goods etc, especially suddenly
- “Learners saw the word “influx” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- newcomer
- someone who has only recently arrived somewhere or only recently started a particular activity
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “newcomer.””
- prearrange
- If you prearrange something, you plan or arrange it before the time when it actually happens
- “A clear example helps learners use “prearrange” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- preservative
- a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “preservative.””
- baedeker
- any of a series of travel guidebooks issued by the German publisher Karl Baedeker (1801
- “A clear definition of the word “baedeker” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- hitchhike
- If you hitchhike, you travel by getting rides from passing vehicles without paying
- “The speaker explains how “hitchhike” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- importation
- the act of bringing something new or different to a place where it did not previously exist, or something that arrives in this way
- “Learners saw the word “importation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- predetermined
- decided or arranged before something happens, so that it does not happen by chance
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as predetermined.”
- refrigerate
- to make something such as food or liquid cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “refrigerate” describes an action or change.”
- stagecoach
- a vehicle pulled by horses that was used in past times for carrying passengers and letters
- “Learners saw the word “stagecoach” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- culturally
- in a way that is related to the ideas, beliefs, or customs of a society
- “The report explains why the travel plan pattern developed culturally.”
- flatboat
- any boat with a flat bottom, usually for transporting goods on a canal or river
- “The speaker used the word “flatboat” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- interstate
- a wide road that goes between states, on which cars can travel very fast
- “A clear definition of the word “interstate” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- overland
- An overland journey is made across land rather than by ship or aeroplane
- “During the travel plan discussion, “overland” signals a particular quality.”
- unprocessed
- (of food, oil, etc) not having undergone a process to preserve or purify
- “During the travel plan discussion, “unprocessed” signals a particular quality.”
- voyager
- someone who makes long and often dangerous journeys, especially on the sea
- “The speaker used the word “voyager” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- abundant
- something that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough
- “The speaker uses “abundant” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- assort
- to arrange or distribute into groups of the same type; classify
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “assort” describes an action or change.”
- bushman
- a person who lives or travels in the bush, esp one versed in bush lore
- “Learners saw the word “bushman” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- campaign
- to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or political result
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “campaign” describes an action or change.”
- disadvantage
- something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective
- “A clear definition of the word “disadvantage” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- division
- the act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared
- “The speaker used the word “division” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- interrupt
- to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise etc
- “The speaker explains how “interrupt” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- journeyman
- an experienced worker whose work is acceptable but not excellent
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “journeyman.””
- preference
- if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can
- “A clear definition of the word “preference” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- publicity
- Publicity is information or actions that are intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something
- “The speaker used the word “publicity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- vague
- unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as vague.”
- exposure
- when someone is in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant
- “A clear definition of the word “exposure” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- field
- a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “field.””
- gap
- a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “gap.””
- gasoline
- a liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly for producing power in the engines of cars, trucks etc
- “Learners saw the word “gasoline” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- measure
- to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inch es ,metres etc
- “Learners hear “measure” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- network
- a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other
- “Learners saw the word “network” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- plastic
- a light strong material that is produced by a chemical process, and which can be made into different shapes when it is soft
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “plastic.””
- travel
- to be passed quickly from one person or place to another
- “Learners hear “travel” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- absence
- when you are not in the place where people expect you to be, or the time that you are away
- “The speaker used the word “absence” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- circular
- a printed advertisement, notice etc that is sent to lots of people at the same time
- “The speaker used the word “circular” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- codify
- to arrange laws, principles, facts etc in a system
- “Learners hear “codify” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- experiment
- to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are
- “The speaker explains how “experiment” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- matter
- to be important, especially to be important to you, or to have an effect on what happens
- “The speaker explains how “matter” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- multiply
- to do a calculation in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “multiply” describes an action or change.”
- peak
- the time when something or someone is best, greatest, highest, most successful etc
- “The speaker used the word “peak” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- pollute
- to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use
- “The speaker explains how “pollute” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- quotation
- a sentence or phrase from a book, speech etc which you repeat in a speech or piece of writing because it is interesting or amusing
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “quotation.””
- reorganize
- to arrange or organize something in a new way
- “Learners hear “reorganize” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- seafarer
- a sailor or someone who travels regularly by ship
- “The speaker used the word “seafarer” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- shrink
- to become smaller, or to make something smaller, through the effects of heat or water
- “A clear example helps learners use “shrink” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- specification
- a detailed instruction about how a car, building, piece of equipment etc should be made
- “The speaker used the word “specification” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- symptom
- something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness
- “The speaker used the word “symptom” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- total
- the final number or amount of things, people etc when everything has been counted
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “total.””
- ambulance
- a special vehicle that is used to take people who are ill or injured to hospital
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “ambulance.””
- balance
- a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall
- “Learners saw the word “balance” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- depth
- the part that is furthest away from people, and most difficult to reach
- “The speaker used the word “depth” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- equation
- a statement in mathematics that shows that two amounts or totals are equal
- “Learners saw the word “equation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- equipment
- the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “equipment.””
- input
- the act of putting information into a computer; the information that you put in
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “input.””
- law
- the whole system of rules that people in a particular country or area must obey
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “law.””
- observation
- the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “observation.””
- pile
- a group of several things of the same type that are put on top of each other
- “Learners saw the word “pile” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- sum
- the total produced when you add two or more numbers or amounts together
- “The speaker used the word “sum” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- accomplish
- to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard
- “A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- branch
- to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts
- “Learners hear “branch” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- brief
- a short spoken or written statement giving facts about a law case
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “brief.””
- concentration
- the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time
- “A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- exact
- to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force etc
- “The speaker explains how “exact” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- joint
- a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “joint.””
- landlord
- a man who rents a room, building, or piece of land to someone
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “landlord.””
- length
- the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other
- “Learners saw the word “length” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- line
- a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “line.””
- liquid
- a substance that is not a solid or a gas, for example water or milk
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “liquid.””
- microscope
- a scientific instrument that makes extremely small things look larger
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “microscope.””
- mirror
- a piece of special glass that you can look at and see yourself in
- “A clear definition of the word “mirror” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- probability
- how likely something is, sometimes calculated in a mathematical way
- “The speaker used the word “probability” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- reveal
- to make known something that was previously secret or unknown
- “A clear example helps learners use “reveal” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- seagoing
- built to travel on the sea
- “The speaker uses “seagoing” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- separate
- to divide or split into different parts, or to make something do this
- “The speaker explains how “separate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- solid
- a firm object or substance that has a fixed shape, not a gas or liquid
- “A clear definition of the word “solid” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- switch
- to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
- “Learners hear “switch” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- transaction
- a business deal or action, such as buying or selling something
- “Learners saw the word “transaction” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- valid
- a reason, argument etc that is based on what is reasonable or sensible
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as valid.”
- vocational
- teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as vocational.”
- evolve
- to develop and change gradually over a long period of time
- “The speaker explains how “evolve” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- guideline
- rules or instructions about the best way to do something
- “Learners saw the word “guideline” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- metal
- a hard, usually shiny substance such as iron, gold, or steel
- “A clear definition of the word “metal” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- misunderstand
- to fail to understand someone or something correctly
- “The speaker explains how “misunderstand” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- perform
- to do something, especially something difficult or useful
- “A clear example helps learners use “perform” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- quantity
- an amount of something that can be counted or measured
- “A clear definition of the word “quantity” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- sound
- to publicly give a warning or tell people to be careful
- “The speaker explains how “sound” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- ultimately
- finally, after everything else has been done or considered
- “The team responded ultimately when the travel plan plan changed.”
- unit
- an amount of something used as a standard of measurement
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “unit.””
- urgent
- very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
- “The speaker uses “urgent” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- acquaintance
- someone you know, but who is not a close friend
- “The speaker used the word “acquaintance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- advantage
- a good or useful feature that something has
- “A clear definition of the word “advantage” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- authorize
- to give official permission for something
- “A clear example helps learners use “authorize” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- bounce
- the action of moving up and down on a surface
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “bounce.””
- divide
- a line of high ground between two river systems
- “The speaker used the word “divide” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- duration
- the length of time that something continues
- “Learners saw the word “duration” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- glorious
- having or deserving great fame, praise, and honour
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as glorious.”
- immediate
- happening or done at once and without delay
- “During the travel plan discussion, “immediate” signals a particular quality.”
- motor
- relating to cars or other vehicles with engines
- “The speaker uses “motor” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- stability
- the condition of being steady and not changing
- “The speaker used the word “stability” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- verify
- to discover whether something is correct or true
- “The speaker explains how “verify” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- decent
- of a good enough standard or quality
- “During the travel plan discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
- emphasis
- special attention or importance
- “Learners saw the word “emphasis” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- factor
- to divide a number into factors
- “A clear example helps learners use “factor” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- glance
- to quickly look at someone or something
- “Learners hear “glance” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- height
- how tall someone or something is
- “The speaker used the word “height” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- measurement
- the length, height etc of something
- “Learners saw the word “measurement” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- possess
- to have a particular quality or ability
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “possess” describes an action or change.”
- resistance
- a refusal to accept new ideas or changes
- “The speaker used the word “resistance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- heterodox
- heterodox beliefs, practices etc are not approved of by a particular group, especially a religious one
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as heterodox.”
- moment
- a particular point in time
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “moment.””
- substantial
- large in amount or number
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as substantial.”
- answer
- to say something to someone as a reply when they have asked you a question, made a suggestion etc
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “answer” describes an action or change.”
- similar
- almost the same
- “The speaker uses “similar” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- deplore
- to disapprove of something very strongly and criticize it severely, especially publicly
- “A clear example helps learners use “deplore” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- peddle
- to sell goods to people, especially goods that people disapprove of because they are illegal, harmful, or of not very high quality
- “Learners hear “peddle” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- advise
- to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “advise” describes an action or change.”
- aim
- to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them
- “A clear example helps learners use “aim” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- aside
- words spoken by an actor to the people watching a play, that the other characters in the play do not hear
- “Learners saw the word “aside” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- assurance
- a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried
- “The speaker used the word “assurance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- attractive
- someone who is attractive is good looking, especially in a way that makes you sexually interested in them
- “During the travel plan discussion, “attractive” signals a particular quality.”
- belt
- a band of leather, cloth etc that you wear around your waist to hold up your clothes or for decoration
- “A clear definition of the word “belt” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- cable
- a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc
- “A clear definition of the word “cable” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- calendar
- a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall
- “Learners saw the word “calendar” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- carrier
- someone who passes a disease or gene to other people, especially without being affected by it themselves
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “carrier.””
- class
- a group of people, animals, or things that are considered together because they are similar in some way
- “Learners saw the word “class” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- connection
- the way in which two facts, ideas, events etc are related to each other, and one is affected or caused by the other
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “connection.””
- contradictory
- two statements, beliefs etc that are contradictory are different and therefore cannot both be true or correct
- “The speaker uses “contradictory” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- courage
- the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation or when you are very ill
- “Learners saw the word “courage” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- decide
- to make a choice or judgment about something, especially after considering all the possibilities or arguments
- “Learners hear “decide” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- degree
- a unit for measuring temperature. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 70° means 70 degrees.
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “degree.””
- electricity
- the power that is carried by wires, cables etc, and is used to provide light or heat, to make machines work etc
- “The speaker used the word “electricity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- exception
- something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern
- “A clear definition of the word “exception” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- fill
- to perform a particular job, activity, or purpose in an organization, or to find someone or something to do this
- “A clear example helps learners use “fill” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- forward
- to successfully complete one stage of a competition so that you are able to compete in the next stage
- “The speaker explains how “forward” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- grateful
- feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as grateful.”
- hand
- the part of your body at the end of your arm, including your fingers and thumb, that you use to hold things
- “A clear definition of the word “hand” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- harbour
- an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it
- “A clear definition of the word “harbour” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- hide
- to deliberately put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found
- “Learners hear “hide” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- hurt
- a feeling of great unhappiness because someone, especially someone you trust, has treated you badly or unfairly
- “A clear definition of the word “hurt” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- interim
- intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as interim.”
- landmark
- something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are
- “Learners saw the word “landmark” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- lawyer
- someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal agreements, or represent people in court
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “lawyer.””
- lecture
- a long talk on a particular subject that someone gives to a group of people, especially to students in a university
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “lecture.””
- list
- a set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or check them
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “list.””
- middle
- the part that is nearest the centre of something, and furthest from the sides, edges, top, bottom etc
- “A clear definition of the word “middle” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- model
- a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts
- “The speaker used the word “model” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- parcel
- an object that has been wrapped in paper or put in a special envelope, especially so that it can be sent by post
- “A clear definition of the word “parcel” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- progress
- the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something
- “The speaker used the word “progress” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- radio
- a piece of electronic equipment which you use to listen to programmes that are broadcast, such as music and news
- “A clear definition of the word “radio” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- rank
- the position or level that someone holds in an organization, especially in the police or the army, navy etc
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “rank.””
- react
- to behave in a particular way or show a particular emotion because of something that has happened or been said
- “A clear example helps learners use “react” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- recommend
- to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject
- “Learners hear “recommend” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- redeem
- to do something that will improve what other people think of you, after you have behaved badly or failed
- “Learners hear “redeem” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- refurbish
- To refurbish a building or room means to clean it and decorate it and make it more attractive or better equipped
- “Learners hear “refurbish” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- salvage
- to save something from an accident or bad situation in which other things have already been damaged, destroyed, or lost
- “A clear example helps learners use “salvage” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- seminar
- a class at a university or college for a small group of students and a teacher to study or discuss a particular subject
- “A clear definition of the word “seminar” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- settlement
- an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, a court case, or a fight, or the action of making an agreement
- “The speaker used the word “settlement” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- slogan
- a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “slogan.””
- transcribe
- to arrange a piece of music for a different instrument or voice
- “The speaker explains how “transcribe” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- validate
- to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable
- “Learners hear “validate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- visual
- something such as a picture or the part of a film, video etc that you can see, as opposed to the parts that you hear
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “visual.””
- accident
- a situation in which someone is injured or something is damaged without anyone intending them to be
- “A clear definition of the word “accident” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- alike
- used to emphasize that you mean both the people, groups, or things that you have just mentioned
- “The team responded alike when the travel plan plan changed.”
- antique
- a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable
- “A clear definition of the word “antique” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- autumn
- the season between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes cooler
- “Learners saw the word “autumn” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- bear
- to have or show a sign, mark, or particular appearance, especially when this shows that something has happened or is true
- “Learners hear “bear” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- button
- a small round flat object on your shirt, coat etc that you pass through a hole to fasten it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “button.””
- calm
- to become quiet and relaxed after you have been angry, excited, nervous, or upset, or to make someone become quiet and relaxed
- “The speaker explains how “calm” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- caption
- A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about
- “Learners saw the word “caption” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- careless
- not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes, damage things etc
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as careless.”
- command
- to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc
- “A clear example helps learners use “command” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- crowd
- a large group of people who have gathered together to do something, for example to watch something or protest about something
- “A clear definition of the word “crowd” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”