WORD LIST: a
amen
a word used especially at the end of a prayer to show agreement with the prayer. It means let it be so.
ammunition
the bullets or shells fired from guns
among
in or part of (a group)
amount
the number, size or weight of anything
ancestor
a family member from the past
ancient
very old; long ago
and
also; in addition to; with
angel
a spirit who is sent by God, usually as a messenger
anger
a strong emotion against someone or something
animal
a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat
anniversary
a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past
announce
to make known publicly; to declare officially
another
one more; a different one
answer
a statement that deals with a question
answer
to make a statement that deals with a question
any
one or more of no special kind
apologize
to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility
appeal
to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help
appear
to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem
appoint
to name; to choose (“appoint a judge”)
approve
to agree with; to agree to support
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archeology
the scientific study of past human life and activities
area
any place or part of it
argue
to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree
arm
part of the body, see diagram
army
military ground forces
around
on every side (of)
arrest
to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner
arrive
to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip
arrow
a thin sharp weapon used with a bow
art
expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues
as
equally (“as fast as”); when; while
ash
the part left after something burns
ask
to question; to say something is wanted (“We ask the teacher questions every day.”)
assist
to help
at
in or near (“at the edge”); where (“look at”); when (“at noon”)
atmosphere
the gases surrounding any star or planet
atom
a very small part of all things; the smallest part of an element that can join with parts of other elements
attach
to tie together; to connect
attack
a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill
attack
to start a fight
attempt
to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
attend
to be present at
attitude
the opinions and feelings that a person has about something, often affecting his/her behavior
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authority
the power and right to give orders; a government department or similar organization, (so “the authorities” means “the government”)
autumn
the time of the year between summer and winter
average
something (a number) representing the middle
average
common; normal
