词汇表

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

a thick, strong rope made of metal wires or fibers; a system of wires used for transmitting signals or electricity

to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics

the process of using numbers to find an amount or result

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

a planned series of activities to achieve a specific goal, especially in politics, marketing, or war

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something

the maximum amount that something can contain or produce; ability to do something

a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth in the form of money or assets

to take control of something or someone by force

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a person or animal for carrying goods

a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

To throw something forcefully; the actors in a play or movie.

Relaxed and informal in style, manner, or appearance.

a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

a large natural underground space in a hill or cliff

the upper interior surface of a room

a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

A means of communication, or a passage for water or information.

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.