Vocabulary in context

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1. Which word means "the clear liquid that people drink"?

   water
   water: the clear liquid that people drink. Source example: Could I have a glass of water?

2. Which word means "the place where you live"?

   home
   home: the place where you live. Source example: Our home is near the station.

3. Which word means "a written work with pages or a digital edition"?

   book
   book: a written work with pages or a digital edition. Source example: I borrowed the book from the library.

4. Which word means "a device used to call, message and go online"?

   phone
   phone: a device used to call, message and go online. Source example: My phone needs to be charged.

5. Which word means "a seat for one person"?

   chair
   chair: a seat for one person. Source example: Please take a chair near the window.

6. Which word means "a piece of furniture with a flat top"?

   table
   table: a piece of furniture with a flat top. Source example: Your order is ready at the table.

7. Which word means "what people or animals eat"?

   food
   food: what people or animals eat. Source example: There is food in the kitchen.

8. Which word means "a dark drink made from roasted beans"?

   coffee
   coffee: a dark drink made from roasted beans. Source example: She ordered coffee without sugar.

9. Which word means "a large road vehicle for many passengers"?

   bus
   bus: a large road vehicle for many passengers. Source example: The last bus leaves at eleven.

10. Which word means "a place that rents rooms to travellers"?

    hotel
    hotel: a place that rents rooms to travellers. Source example: The hotel is beside the station.

11. Which word means "paid work that a person does"?

    job
    job: paid work that a person does. Source example: He starts his new job on Monday.

12. Which word means "a large town where many people live and work"?

    city
    city: a large town where many people live and work. Source example: The city centre is busy at lunchtime.

13. Which word means "a person trained to treat illness"?

    doctor
    doctor: a person trained to treat illness. Source example: The doctor explained the test result.

14. Which word means "a person whose work is helping others learn"?

    teacher
    teacher: a person whose work is helping others learn. Source example: Ask the teacher after class.

15. Which word means "the temperature, wind and rain outside"?

    weather
    weather: the temperature, wind and rain outside. Source example: The weather changed during our trip.

16. Which word means "to reach a place"?

    arrive
    arrive: to reach a place. Source example: Please arrive ten minutes before the appointment.

17. Which word means "to choose after thinking"?

    decide
    decide: to choose after thinking. Source example: We need to decide which train to take.

18. Which word means "to take pleasure in something"?

    enjoy
    enjoy: to take pleasure in something. Source example: I enjoy walking to work in good weather.

19. Which word means "to make something clear by giving details"?

    explain
    explain: to make something clear by giving details. Source example: Could you explain this charge on the bill?

20. Which word means "to ask someone to come or take part"?

    invite
    invite: to ask someone to come or take part. Source example: They invited us to dinner on Friday.

21. Which word means "to make something ready"?

    prepare
    prepare: to make something ready. Source example: I prepare lunch before I leave home.

22. Which word means "very pleasing to see or hear"?

    beautiful
    beautiful: very pleasing to see or hear. Source example: The old bridge is beautiful at night.

23. Which word means "pleasant to use, wear or be in"?

    comfortable
    comfortable: pleasant to use, wear or be in. Source example: These shoes are comfortable enough for travel.

24. Which word means "likely to cause harm"?

    dangerous
    dangerous: likely to cause harm. Source example: It is dangerous to drive when you are very tired.

25. Which word means "needing a lot of effort or skill"?

    difficult
    difficult: needing a lot of effort or skill. Source example: The form was difficult to understand.

26. Which word means "costing a lot of money"?

    expensive
    expensive: costing a lot of money. Source example: A taxi is faster but more expensive.

27. Which word means "having great value or effect"?

    important
    important: having great value or effect. Source example: It is important to keep a copy of the receipt.

28. Which word means "a person who buys goods or services"?

    customer
    customer: a person who buys goods or services. Source example: The customer asked for a refund.

29. Which word means "a business organization"?

    company
    company: a business organization. Source example: The company opened a new office.

30. Which word means "a substance used to treat or prevent illness"?

    medicine
    medicine: a substance used to treat or prevent illness. Source example: Take the medicine with food.

31. Which word means "a situation that needs a solution"?

    problem
    problem: a situation that needs a solution. Source example: Please call if there is a problem with the booking.

32. Which word means "the way that someone or something moves or faces"?

    direction
    direction: the way that someone or something moves or faces. Source example: The sign points in the right direction.

33. Which word means "the set of conditions at a particular time"?

    situation
    situation: the set of conditions at a particular time. Source example: The manager handled the situation calmly.

34. Which word means "to share information or ideas"?

    communicate
    communicate: to share information or ideas. Source example: Good teams communicate clearly and early.

35. Which word means "to talk about something in order to understand or decide it"?

    discuss
    discuss: to talk about something in order to understand or decide it. Source example: We will discuss the proposal tomorrow.

36. Which word means "to say that something is a good choice"?

    recommend
    recommend: to say that something is a good choice. Source example: Can you recommend a reliable repair service?

37. Which word means "to know the meaning or reason for something"?

    understand
    understand: to know the meaning or reason for something. Source example: I understand the instructions now.

38. Which word means "to present a person or idea for the first time"?

    introduce
    introduce: to present a person or idea for the first time. Source example: Let me introduce the next speaker.

39. Which word means "to keep or bring something back to mind"?

    remember
    remember: to keep or bring something back to mind. Source example: Remember to attach the document.

40. Which word means "connected with trade, industry and money"?

    economic
    economic: connected with trade, industry and money. Source example: The report describes the region's economic growth.

41. Which word means "involving more than one country"?

    international
    international: involving more than one country. Source example: She works with an international team.

42. Which word means "needed for a purpose"?

    necessary
    necessary: needed for a purpose. Source example: No special equipment is necessary.

43. Which word means "specific rather than general"?

    particular
    particular: specific rather than general. Source example: Is there a particular date that suits you?

44. Which word means "connected with government or public affairs"?

    political
    political: connected with government or public affairs. Source example: The article gives historical and political context.

45. Which word means "connected with new tools, machines or methods"?

    technological
    technological: connected with new tools, machines or methods. Source example: Technological change has altered many jobs.

46. Which word means "knowledge or skill gained by doing something"?

    experience
    experience: knowledge or skill gained by doing something. Source example: She has five years of customer service experience.

47. Which word means "a useful chance to do something"?

    opportunity
    opportunity: a useful chance to do something. Source example: The course is an opportunity to practise presentations.

48. Which word means "the natural world or the conditions around a person"?

    environment
    environment: the natural world or the conditions around a person. Source example: A quiet environment makes it easier to concentrate.

49. Which word means "the process of teaching and learning"?

    education
    education: the process of teaching and learning. Source example: Adult education classes begin in September.

50. Which word means "facts or details about a subject"?

    information
    information: facts or details about a subject. Source example: The website provides information about local services.

51. Which word means "a duty that you are expected to handle"?

    responsibility
    responsibility: a duty that you are expected to handle. Source example: Safety is everyone's responsibility.

52. Which word means "a group with a shared purpose or a planned arrangement"?

    organization
    organization: a group with a shared purpose or a planned arrangement. Source example: The organization offers free legal advice.

53. Which word means "the process of growing, changing or becoming more advanced"?

    development
    development: the process of growing, changing or becoming more advanced. Source example: Professional development is part of the job.

54. Which word means "protection from danger, loss or unauthorized access"?

    security
    security: protection from danger, loss or unauthorized access. Source example: Use a different password for better security.

55. Which word means "an institution for advanced study and research"?

    university
    university: an institution for advanced study and research. Source example: The university library is open to the public.