Week 2 Sep 24 English Words
| Word | Meanings or Definitions | |
|---|---|---|
| job (n) | 1. A paid position of employment. 2. A specific task or piece of work. 3. A responsibility or duty (e.g., “It’s my job to clean the house”). | |
| artist (n) | 1. A person who creates art (paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc.). 2. Someone who performs in a creative field (e.g., musician, actor). | |
| doctor (n) | 1. A medical professional who treats illness and injuries. 2. A person with a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in a particular field. 3. A verb meaning to alter or tamper with (e.g., “to doctor a document”). | |
| engineer (n) | 1. A professional who designs and builds machines, structures, or systems. 2. A person who operates engines or machinery (e.g., train engineer). | |
| scientist (n) | 1. A person engaged in scientific study or research. 2. Someone who systematically studies the structure and behavior of the natural world. | |
| teacher (n) | 1. A person who educates students, typically in a school. 2. A person or thing that teaches something (e.g., “Experience is the best teacher”). | |
| writer (n) | 1. A person who writes books, articles, or other texts. 2. Someone skilled at expressing ideas in written form. 3. A person engaged in a profession of writing (e.g., screenwriter, journalist). | |
| American (adj) | 1. Relating to the United States or its citizens. 2. Broadly used to refer to North or South America. | |
| British (adj) | 1. Relating to the United Kingdom or its citizens. 2. Referring to the broader British Isles, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. | |
| Chinese (adj) | 1. Relating to China, its people, or its language. 2. Pertaining to Chinese culture or history. | |
| Indian (adj) | 1. Relating to India or its citizens. 2. Referring to the indigenous peoples of the Americas (historical usage, now considered outdated). | |
| Spanish (adj) | 1. Relating to Spain, its people, or its language. 2. Pertaining to Spanish-speaking cultures worldwide. | |
| goodbye (n) | 1. A farewell expression used when parting. 2. An emotional or formal end to something (e.g., “a final goodbye”). | |
| goodnight (n) | 1. A phrase said when parting in the evening or before sleep. 2. A warm or polite way of ending the day’s conversation. | |
| meet (v) | 1. To come into the presence or company of someone. 2. To encounter or experience something (e.g., “meet the deadline”). 3. To join or connect at a point (e.g., “where the road meets the river”). | |
| sign (v) | 1. To write one’s name on a document. 2. To indicate or agree to something formally (e.g., “sign a contract”). 3. To communicate with gestures or symbols (e.g., “sign language”). | |
| animal (n) | 1. A living organism that feeds on organic matter. 2. A term for wild or domestic creatures (e.g., dog, lion). 3. Informally, a person with brutish or violent tendencies (e.g., “He behaved like an animal”). | |
| beautiful (adj) | 1. Pleasing to the senses or mind, typically in appearance. 2. Excellent or delightful (e.g., “a beautiful idea”). | |
| favourite (adj) | 1. Preferred above others. 2. A person or thing regarded with special favor or affection (e.g., “She’s my favorite”). | |
| happy (adj) | 1. Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. 2. Fortunate or lucky (e.g., “a happy coincidence”). 3. Willing or eager to do something (e.g., “I’d be happy to help”). | |
| lion (n) | 1. A large wild cat with a mane, native to Africa and parts of Asia. 2. A symbol of strength or bravery (e.g., “lion-hearted”). | |
| place (n) | 1. A particular position, point, or location. 2. A role or position in a social context (e.g., “a place in society”). 3. A space or environment where something occurs (e.g., “a quiet place”). | |
| river (n) | 1. A large natural stream of water flowing towards the sea, a lake, or another river. 2. A large or copious flow of something (e.g., “a river of tears”). | |
| whale (n) | 1. A large marine mammal. 2. Informally, a person or thing that is enormous in size or impact. 3. In gambling, a high-stakes gambler. | |
| beach (n) | 1. A sandy or pebbly shore beside a body of water. 2. A place of relaxation or vacation. | |
| island (n) | 1. A piece of land surrounded by water. 2. A metaphor for something isolated or detached (e.g., “No man is an island”). | |
| city (n) | 1. A large human settlement, typically urban. 2. An administrative or municipal division. | |
| ocean (n) | 1. A vast body of saltwater covering most of the Earth’s surface. 2. A large quantity or expanse of something (e.g., “an ocean of possibilities”). | |
| fantastic (adj) | 1. Wonderful or excellent. 2. Imaginative or unrealistic (e.g., “a fantastic story”). | |
| explorer (n) | 1. A person who investigates unknown regions. 2. Someone who seeks out new experiences or ideas. |
| Word | Meanings or Definitions |
| job (n) | 1. A paid position of employment. 2. A specific task or piece of work. 3. A responsibility or duty (e.g., “It’s my job to clean the house”). |
| artist (n) | 1. A person who creates art (paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc.). 2. Someone who performs in a creative field (e.g., musician, actor). |
| doctor (n) | 1. A medical professional who treats illness and injuries. 2. A person with a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in a particular field. 3. A verb meaning to alter or tamper with (e.g., “to doctor a document”). |
| engineer (n) | 1. A professional who designs and builds machines, structures, or systems. 2. A person who operates engines or machinery (e.g., train engineer). |
| scientist (n) | 1. A person engaged in scientific study or research. 2. Someone who systematically studies the structure and behavior of the natural world. |
| teacher (n) | 1. A person who educates students, typically in a school. 2. A person or thing that teaches something (e.g., “Experience is the best teacher”). |
| writer (n) | 1. A person who writes books, articles, or other texts. 2. Someone skilled at expressing ideas in written form. 3. A person engaged in a profession of writing (e.g., screenwriter, journalist). |
| American (adj) | 1. Relating to the United States or its citizens. 2. Broadly used to refer to North or South America. |
| British (adj) | 1. Relating to the United Kingdom or its citizens. 2. Referring to the broader British Isles, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. |
| Chinese (adj) | 1. Relating to China, its people, or its language. 2. Pertaining to Chinese culture or history. |
| Indian (adj) | 1. Relating to India or its citizens. 2. Referring to the indigenous peoples of the Americas (historical usage, now considered outdated). |
| Spanish (adj) | 1. Relating to Spain, its people, or its language. 2. Pertaining to Spanish-speaking cultures worldwide. |
| goodbye (n) | 1. A farewell expression used when parting. 2. An emotional or formal end to something (e.g., “a final goodbye”). |
| goodnight (n) | 1. A phrase said when parting in the evening or before sleep. 2. A warm or polite way of ending the day’s conversation. |
| meet (v) | 1. To come into the presence or company of someone. 2. To encounter or experience something (e.g., “meet the deadline”). 3. To join or connect at a point (e.g., “where the road meets the river”). |
| sign (v) | 1. To write one’s name on a document. 2. To indicate or agree to something formally (e.g., “sign a contract”). 3. To communicate with gestures or symbols (e.g., “sign language”). |
| animal (n) | 1. A living organism that feeds on organic matter. 2. A term for wild or domestic creatures (e.g., dog, lion). 3. Informally, a person with brutish or violent tendencies (e.g., “He behaved like an animal”). |
| beautiful (adj) | 1. Pleasing to the senses or mind, typically in appearance. 2. Excellent or delightful (e.g., “a beautiful idea”). |
| favourite (adj) | 1. Preferred above others. 2. A person or thing regarded with special favor or affection (e.g., “She’s my favorite”). |
| happy (adj) | 1. Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. 2. Fortunate or lucky (e.g., “a happy coincidence”). 3. Willing or eager to do something (e.g., “I’d be happy to help”). |
| lion (n) | 1. A large wild cat with a mane, native to Africa and parts of Asia. 2. A symbol of strength or bravery (e.g., “lion-hearted”). |
| place (n) | 1. A particular position, point, or location. 2. A role or position in a social context (e.g., “a place in society”). 3. A space or environment where something occurs (e.g., “a quiet place”). |
| river (n) | 1. A large natural stream of water flowing towards the sea, a lake, or another river. 2. A large or copious flow of something (e.g., “a river of tears”). |
| whale (n) | 1. A large marine mammal. 2. Informally, a person or thing that is enormous in size or impact. 3. In gambling, a high-stakes gambler. |
| beach (n) | 1. A sandy or pebbly shore beside a body of water. 2. A place of relaxation or vacation. |
| island (n) | 1. A piece of land surrounded by water. 2. A metaphor for something isolated or detached (e.g., “No man is an island”). |
| city (n) | 1. A large human settlement, typically urban. 2. An administrative or municipal division. |
| ocean (n) | 1. A vast body of saltwater covering most of the Earth’s surface. 2. A large quantity or expanse of something (e.g., “an ocean of possibilities”). |
| fantastic (adj) | 1. Wonderful or excellent. 2. Imaginative or unrealistic (e.g., “a fantastic story”). |
| explorer (n) | 1. A person who investigates unknown regions. 2. Someone who seeks out new experiences or ideas. |
