Vocabulary Practice: English Words and Phrases

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Balanced describes something that is evenly weighted or proportional.
A creator is a person who invents or makes something.
Preference refers to a personal liking or inclination.
Risky means involving a possibility of danger or loss.
A risk is a situation that may cause harm or loss.
Frequent means happening often or at regular intervals.
Frequency refers to the rate at which something occurs or is repeated.
A savior is a person who saves or rescues someone or something.
To shorten something means to make it shorter or less in amount.
A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived or started something.
Contain means to hold or include something within something else.
Simplify means to make something easier to understand or do.
Catch up on means to learn about or get up to date with something.
Cross one's mind means to think of something suddenly.
Tell apart means to distinguish or recognize something as different.
A term is a word or phrase used in a particular context.
Believe in means to have confidence in or trust something.
Without a doubt means with complete certainty or confidence.
Rely on means to depend on or trust someone or something.
An overview is a general summary or outline of something.
An amount is a quantity or measure of something.
Various means different or diverse in nature.
A film is a motion picture or movie.
Variety means a range of different things or types.
A doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation.
A plot is the storyline or sequence of events in a story.
Complicated means consisting of many intricate parts or details.
Complicate means to make something more complex or difficult.
A policy is a set of rules or principles guiding decisions.
A misunderstanding is a mistaken or incorrect interpretation.
Digest means to understand or absorb something.
Keep in mind means to remember or be aware of something.
Understanding refers to the ability to comprehend or empathize with something.

Marine Biology

Marine biology involves the study of marine life, including whales, seals, penguins, crabs, sea cucumbers, and starfish.
Aquariums provide a behind-the-scenes look at marine life.

Unique Experiences

Some experiences, like interacting with marine animals, can be unforgettable and unique.
Special events, like behind-the-scenes tours, may require a fee.

Daily Life

People may hurry to meet schedules and deadlines.
It's common for people to fall asleep, especially after a long day.
Some people may choose to retire and pursue new activities after working at a university or other institutions.

Human Interactions

Staff and retirees may interact with each other in various settings.
People often watch over and care for each other, especially in unique or fragile situations.

Memories and Mementos

People often purchase souvenirs to remember special experiences or events.
Lasting memories can be made through interactions with others or unique experiences.