attribute [aetribjuit] n.
An attribute is a characteristic of a person or thing.
-* He isn’t very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes.
bilingual [bailfngwal] adj.
If someone is bilingual, then they can speak two languages.
—►Since you already know English, after learning French you’ll be bilingual.Clo ne [kloun] n.
A clone is an identical copy of a living creature.
—► Scientists recently made a clone of a sheep.colloquial [kaloukwial] adj.
Colloquial describes informal words that are more suitable for speech than writing.
—► I find it difficult to understand people if they use colloquial language.COSmetiCS [kazmetiks] n.
Cosmetics are substances that make the face and skin more beautiful.
—► Girls often look nicer when they don’t use so many cosmetics.dash [daej] v.
To dash means to run or move quickly.
—► Helen dashed up the stairs, so she wouldn’t be late for her appointment.disgust [disgAst] n.
Disgust is a feeling of distaste and anger caused by something rude or unpleasant.
-*■ He felt disgust toward his date because she had such terrible eating habits.fluorescent [fluaresnt] adj.
If something is fluorescent, it is such a bright color that it seems to give off light.
-+ She highlighted the key words in the document with a fluorescent yellow pen.furious [fjusrias] adj.
If you are furious, you are extremely angry.
—* My father was furious when he read my bad school report.astounded [astaundid] adj.
If you are astounded, you are very surprised.
—► I was astounded that Monica won the art competition.