- 1. Average (adjective)
*the average amount is the amount you get when you add together several quantities and divide this by the total number of quantities*
The age of the candidates ranged from 29 to 49 with an average age of 37.
- 2. Problematic (adjective)
*involving problems and difficult to deal with*
The reforms could turn out be highly problematic.
- 3. Arithmetic (noun)
*the science of numbers involving adding, multiplying*
On the blackboard these words were written: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.
- 4. Fiddle (verb)
*to keep moving and touching something, especially because you are bored or nervous*
I sat and fiddled at the computer for a while.
- 5. Tempting (adjective)
*something that is tempting seems very good and you would like to have it or do it*
When the business started to have problems, it was very tempting to walk away.
- 6. Embarrass (verb)
*to make someone feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people*
He didn’t want to embarrass her by asking questions.
- 7. Disconnect (verb)
*to remove the supply of power, gas, water from a machine or piece of equipment*
Always disconnect the machine from the mains first.
- 8. Interaction (noun)
*a process by which two or more things affect each other*
Price is determined through the interaction of demand and supply.
- 9. Imply (verb)
*to suggest that something is true, without saying this directly*
Her expression implied agreement that she had agreed with me.
- 10. Reduce (verb)
*to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or price*
The governor announced a new plan to reduce crime.
- 11. Creature (noun)
*anything that is living, such as an animal, fish, or insect, but not a plant*
The crocodile is a strange-looking creature.
- 12. Exceptional (adjective)
*unusually good*
My friend, David is an exceptional student.
- 13. Amenity (noun)
*something that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in*
The hotel is in the city center, close to shops and local amenities.
- 14. Novice (noun)
*someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity*
My little sister is a novice at swimming.
- 15. Yarn (noun)
*thick thread made of cotton or wool, which is used to knit things*
The ball of yarn just won’t come untangled.
- 16. Patron (noun)
*someone who supports the activities of an organization, for example by giving money*
He rates me among his patrons.
- 17. Reward (noun)
*something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard*
This school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behavior.
- 18. Espresso (noun)
*strong black Italian coffee, or a cup of this coffee*
I heard that they are going to give us an espresso machine for the office.
- 19. Blend (verb)
*to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way*
Leave the sauce to allow the flavors to blend with each other.
- 20. Desperate (adjective)
*willing to do anything to change a very bad situation, and not caring about danger*
I had no money left and was desperate.
- 21. Phenomenon (noun)
*something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it’s difficult to understand*
Environmental destruction is not a recent phenomenon.
- 22. Prompt (verb)
*to make people say or do something as a reaction*
The decision prompted an outcry among prominent US campaigners.
- 23. Cozy (adjective)
*a place that is cozy is small, comfortable, and warm*
The living room was warm and cozy.
- 24. Aromatic (adjective)
*having a strong pleasant smell*
The basil is fast growing and wonderfully aromatic.
- 25. Stifle (verb)
*to stop something from happening or developing*
The student shook her head and stifled a yawn.
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