English For Music Students

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Handy /"handi/ (adj)
convenient to use; useful; helpful



  • He's handy around the house.


Identical /VI"dEntIk(@)l/ (adj)
the same; equal; exactly alike



  • The boxes were identical in shape.


Knowledge /"nQlIdZ/ (n)
information; awareness; understanding



  • He has devoted himself to the pursuit of knowledge.


Offer /"Qf@/ (v)
present; give; provide; propose



  • Living in a large city offers a number of advantages.

  • I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down.


Particular /p@"tIkjUl@/ (adj)
special; specific



  • Pay particular attention to the poet's choice of words.


Perceive /p@"si:v/ (v)
recognise; become aware of; understand; regard
as



  • I perceived that it was going to be a nice day.


Powerful /"paU@fUl/ (adj)
having great power; having strong effect;
influential



  • She has a powerful voice.


Primary /"prVIm(@)ri/ (adj)
main; chief; most important



  • The family is the primary social unit of human life.

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