4000 Essential English Words

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generate [d 3 enareit] v.


To generate something means to cause it to develop or begin.
—* The mayor promised to generate new jobs and programs to help the poor.


glacial [gleijal] adj.


When something is glacial, it relates to large masses of ice that move slowly.
—* Penguins thrive in the glacial regions o f Antarctica.

interchange [intartjeind 3 ] n.
An interchange of ideas between people is a discussion of each person’s idea.
—*■ There was an interchange o f ideas between the groups.

locker [Idker] n.
A locker is a small cabinet with a lock where people store their possessions.
—* I keep my school books in my locker.

multicultural [rriAltikAltjaral] adj.
When something is multicultural, it relates to many different cultures.
—♦ Everyone was welcomed to attend the m ulticultural celebration.

omission [oumijen] n.
An omission is something that has been left out or not done.
—► Mike was upset because o f the omission o f his name during the ceremony.

O v e r s e e [ouvarsi:] v.
To oversee something means to make sure that it is being done properly.
—» His job was to oversee the progress o f the construction project.

pierce [pi 0 rs] v.
To pierce something means to make a hole in it using a sharp object.
—> The arrow pierced the target in the very center.

replicate [replakeit] V.
To replicate something is to do it in the exact same way as someone before.
—► I would love to replicate my father’s achievements in school.

wavy [weivi] adj.
When something is wavy, it is not straight but has a series of curves.
—► The child drew wavy lines all over the piece o f paper.
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