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Trang 1Unit 1 조조조 Auxiliary Verbs
eyesight > He wears glasses because he has poor eyesight.
telescope > You can see the stars through a telescope.
appointment > My dental appointment is at two o’clock.
recommend > My friend recommended this hotel.
bandage > Here’s a bandage for your cut.
on vacation > He’s on vacation this week.
check up > I’m overdue for my yearly check up.
organ > The liver is an important organ.
bump into > I bumped into my friend last week at the library.
twist > When I jumped down, I twisted my ankle.
immediately > It’s important that you see him immediately.
swollen > After I hit my thumb, it became swollen.
pain-relieving tablet > Take a pain-relieving tablet for that headache.
look forward to > I’m looking forward to meeting them.
treatment > I recommend acupuncture as a treatment for your pain.
operation > The operation on her spine was successful.
reject > He rejected me because I smoke.
retire > My father hopes to retire next year.
application > Please send in your application form.
fill out > Fill out this form and return it to me.
accept > I’m happy to accept your offer.
expect > When do you expect to be back at work?
examination > The doctor called with the results of my examination.
a physical > Every year, my father has a physical.
celebrate > What did you do to celebrate your birthday?
advantage > Let’s take advantage of this opportunity.
blood pressure > I’m on a strict diet to reduce my blood pressure.
cholesterol > My father has high cholesterol.
blood sugar > Diabetics need to monitor their blood sugar level.
offer > May I offer you a drink?
available > We only have two available.
convenience > We’ll go over this at your convenience.
sincerely > I sincerely hope that you’ll accept my apology.
fitness > I just joined a fitness club.
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bother > Don’t bother to take off your shoes.
workout > I workout in the gym twice a week.
benefit > One benefit of jogging is better stamina.
avoid > Don’t avoid the situation.
cramp > You need to stretch to avoid cramps.
flexibility > Stretching before and after exercise increases flexibility.
wind down > Usually, I wind down by reading a good book.
strenuous > That hike was really strenuous.
routine > Walking to work is part of my daily routine.
donor > The organ donor wishes to remain anonymous.
contribution > Thank you for your generous contribution.
pint > I heard he lost a pint of blood in the accident.
drive > Can you drive me to the store?
held > I’m late because I was held up at work.
drop by > I’ll drop by on my way home.
registration > Did you complete your registration?
encourage > I will encourage him to eat better.
(the) flu > I was up all night with the flu.
employee > I’d like you to meet our new employee.
aware > Are you aware of the situation?
germ > Wash your hands often to prevent the spread of germs.
pass on > Please pass on my condolences.
hygiene > Washing your hands often is part of good hygiene.
cleanliness > Cleanliness prevents the spread of disease.
priority > Keeping healthy is my first priority.
strictly > She watches her diet very strictly.
enforce > The rules are strictly enforced.
be pleased to > I’d be pleased to show you around.
unfortunately > Unfortunately, I can’t go out tonight.
medication > I need to take this medication after meals.
insurance > After my injury, my insurance rates went up.
department > The children’s department is on the fifth floor.
serve > The waiter served them their meals.
according to > According to the forecast, it will rain later tonight.
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portion > To lose weight, you should eat smaller portions.
nutritional > Candy has no nutritional benefits.
annual > My favorite store is having its annual sale.
conference > You can see the new products at the conference.
resurfacing > They attacked the submarine when it was
resurfacing.
contractor > The contractor can finish the job.
punish > He will punish them for bad behavior.
offender > She is a first time offender.
prevent > They have extra security to prevent theft.
breakage > The breakage of stock was high this month.
equipment > We need to get new equipment for the gym.
committee > The committee meets once a month.
chairperson > The meeting was adjourned by the chairperson.
agenda > What’s on the agenda for today?
suffer > Since changing management, their sales have suffered.
appreciate > I really appreciate your advice on this.
refer > Could you refer me to another doctor?
discount > What kind of discount can I get for that?
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besides > Besides teaching, he also tutors onweekends
enroll > He will enroll in the math class today
chemistry > Next semester, I will take a chemistryclass
logical > It seems logical to assume that
complex > The formula is more complex than Ithought
lab > She is working in the lab now
experiment > How did the experiment turn out?
creative > Be creative with your ideas
be good at > He is good at working with children
semester > I am taking extra courses this semester.computerize > The archives system has beencomputerized
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journey > It was a long journey
politician > He would make a good politician
dent > My father was angry when I put a dent in hiscar
discover > I have discovered a love of literature
prepare for > I’m reading my notes to prepare for thetest
revise > Please revise this paper before submission.assignment > That was a difficult assignment
handout > Could I get another handout?
previous > We discussed that during the previousclass
highlight > Always highlight the important sentences
in the reading
summary > I explained it all in the summary
scholarship > Why don’t you apply for a scholarship?policy > It is school policy
in order to > In order to process this, we need yoursignature
regard > I regard him highly
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exceed > The show exceeded our expectations
guarantee > I can’t guarantee a place for you
consecutive > He was absent for three consecutiveclasses
coincidentally > Coincidentally, they both received thesame grade
accidentally > When I leaned over, we accidentallybumped heads
decision > The jury has reached its decision
consider > Please consider my request
facility > The campus has great computer facilities.lecturer > Our guest lecturer will be a bit late
current > The current average for this course is 75.presently > He is presently teaching a seminar
knowledgeable > She is quite knowledgeable on thatsubject
compare > Feel free to compare our tuition with otheruniversities
transferability > Check the transferability of that class
to other schools
financial aid > You can apply for financial aid
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situation > This is a win-win situation
cheat > They were caught cheating on the exam
text message > If he doesn’t answer his phone, sendhim a text message
tolerate > The professor won’t tolerate lateness
automatically > Theft of school property automaticallyresults in expulsion
suspension > The students are under suspension forpoor conduct
assistance > If you have any trouble, just ask forassistance
principal > She has been the principal for almost tenyears
apply for > His daughter is applying for admissionnext year
admit > They only admit 50 students to that programeach year
improve > I’ll try to improve my grades
deadline > You must submit your assignments by thedeadline
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participation > Thank you for your participation in oursurvey
employment > I’ll be looking for employment after Igraduate
aspect > What aspect of engineering are youinterested in?
organization > I do some work at a non-profitorganization
submit > The teacher wants all projects to besubmitted on time
gymnasium > They’re in the gymnasium for basketballpractice
ceremony > I couldn’t make it to my graduationceremony
attendance > I had perfect attendance in every classlast semester
cafeteria > Shall we meet in the cafeteria for lunch?reverse > The author’s photograph is on the reverse
of the book
dismiss > Class will be dismissed at 3 o’clock
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potential > He has the potential to achieve top marks.income > I need a bigger income to afford a biggerhouse
career > He is considering a career in computerscience
counseling > We offer free counseling on campus
enclose > Don’t forget to enclose your transcripts withyour application
association > Please join our parent-teacherassociation
display > Samples of his work are on display
ongoing > We will conduct random testing on anongoing basis
release > We cannot release your grades without aletter of permission
definitely > I will definitely be taking a refreshercourse next fall
diploma > I’m working towards a diploma in businessmanagement
earn > I need another job to earn some extra money
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advertise > The school will advertise in the localpaper
statistic > According to the statistics, this is a difficultcourse to pass
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Unit 3 조조조조 조조조 Infinitives and Gerunds
refrigerator > I put the leftovers in the refrigerator.furniture > We just bought new living room furniture.take a bath > I was taking a bath when the phonerang
mow > I will mow the lawn this weekend
laundry > Tonight, I have so much laundry to do!
creature > Snakes are frightening creatures
ripe > Check to see if the tomatoes are ripe
look forward to > I’m looking forward to meeting you.mix up > I’m afraid that there has been a mix up
personality > She has such a sweet personality
purchase > What kind of car did you purchase?
upstairs > My bedroom is upstairs
plenty > There is plenty of food left for everyone
responsible for > My mother is responsible for payingthe bills
force > I had to force the door open
inform > They informed us about the meeting
regret > I really regret what happened
secretary > I left a message with his secretary
Trang 12delay > My train was delayed for more than 3 hours.exhibition > He will demonstrate the product at theexhibition.
give up > I had to give up my apartment downtown.object > She was holding an object in her hand
protest > The workers protested the drop in wages.complain > Her neighbors complained about thenoise
spare > Do you have a spare wheel for the car?
tidy up > I need to tidy up before my friends comeover
be aware of > Is something going on that I should beaware of?
valuable > That necklace is quite valuable
scheme > I hope that you weren’t part of thatscheme
insurance > His insurance rates are really high
vital > This presentation is vital to my success
particularly > He’s not particularly hard-working
insure > You should insure your valuable items
property > This land is private property
fluorescent > The fluorescent lights hurt my eyes
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recover > I can help you recover the lost data
zip code > What is your zip code?
quality > The material is of the highest quality
merchandise > Would you like to take a look at themerchandise?
offer > They are offering the service for a lower price.incredible > The price I paid for it was incredible!
coordination > The color coordination was quiteimpressive
reduce > We reduced the costs for a limited time
approximately > The location is approximately a milefrom the bus stop
square feet > Their house is more than two thousandsquare feet
marble > The bathtub is made of marble
fireplace > It’s so relaxing to sit in front of thefireplace
garage > I parked my car in the garage
regarding > I would like to speak to you regarding theprice
vacuum cleaner > Use the vacuum cleaner to clean
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indeed > That is a good deal indeed!
efficient > The new office manager is very efficient.cordless > I’m talking on my new cordless phone
limitation > Your plan has some serious limitations.insulate > The walls are well-insulated
recommend > I highly recommend this product
appliance > We should buy some new appliances forthe kitchen
moisture > There is a lot of moisture in the air today.atmosphere > You can see the smog in theatmosphere
replace > It’s time to replace the filter with a new one.hesitate > Don’t hesitate to ask for help
exposure > Exposure to extreme cold can result infrostbite
insulation > The ski suit has a thick layer of insulation.share > Would you like to share some dessert?
senior > When they turned 65, they became seniors.citizen > I am a citizen of this country
comfortable > Please make yourself comfortable
fingertip > Make sure that you have a spare at your
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surface > The soap floated on the surface
essential > Food and water are essential for survival.remove > Please remove your shoes before you comein
protect > Wearing a helmet can protect your head.improvement > I can really see an improvement in hisperformance
perform > Usually, my mother performs all of thehousehold repairs
install > Ask the technician to install the cable
inquiry > Call the service center if you have anyinquiries
electricity > Leaving all of the lights on raises theelectricity bill
economical > Using cold water instead of hot is moreeconomical
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multiply > Multiply the numbers to get the total
calculate > I will calculate your share of the bill
household > There is only one television in thathousehold
utility > The utility bill last month was enormous
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Unit 4 조조조 조조조조 Participles and Participle Clauses
theater > Which theater is the play showing at?
audience > The audience loved the performance
credit card > You can use your credit card to pay forthat
neighbor > I met my new neighbor yesterday
take a look > Take a look at that car!
upset > Don’t get so upset about it
mysterious > She acts so mysterious
accident-prone > He has always been accident-prone.suitable > That dress isn’t suitable for a wedding
neither A nor B > Actually, the answer is neither A norB
comfortable > These shoes are so comfortable
neighborhood > My parents live in a niceneighborhood
co-worker > I went out with my co-workers last night.French > Do you speak French?
Spanish > The part is played by a Spanish actor
scary > I don’t like scary movies
format > This machine uses a different format than
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bored > If you get bored, try doing something else.determine > I am determined to catch that mouse.determination > He has such determination toovercome his disability
movement > I saw some movement in the bushes.annoy > That dripping faucet is really annoying me.please > May I have another one, please?
pleasure > It’s my pleasure to show you around
arrest > Two teenagers were arrested for the crime.excited > She’s so excited about her birthday party.exhausted > I was so exhausted that I went straight tobed
confuse > I didn’t mean to confuse you
pollute > Those factories have really polluted the air.notice > Did you notice that shirt he was wearing?
attend > Please attend to their needs immediately.customer > They are our best customers
return > May I return these pants if they don’t fit?
policy > It’s the store policy not to accept returns
approach > The summer season is fast approaching.increase > We are trying to increase our sales this
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thirsty > All of that hard work has made me thirsty
in turn > Spending time in the sun will, in turn, bringwrinkles
terrible > Something terrible has happened!
management > Please bring any complaints to themanagement
retirement > My parents are enjoying their retirement.well-known > She is a well-known author
multi-million > It’s a multi-million dollar project for thecompany
exciting > What an exciting opportunity!
interesting > I found him very interesting to talk to.script > We decided to rewrite the script
pattern > Did you notice a pattern in the design?
nudity > There is some nudity in that movie
save > That nurse saved her life
Trang 20describe > Can you describe what she was wearing?nomination > He received a best actor nomination.bravery > The soldiers were awarded medals for theirbravery in battle.
nationwide > That movie is showing in theatresnationwide
documentary > I saw an interesting documentary lastnight
romance > I really don’t care for romance novels
historical > I’m watching a historical documentary
release > When will it be released on DVD?
research > He conducted his research carefully
babysitter > Let’s hire a babysitter to watch thechildren
turn off > Don’t forget to turn off the stove before youleave
establish > Their parents have established some firmrules
educational > The film was quite educational
meaningless > What a meaningless program that was!distraction > Having the television on is too much of adistraction
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horror > Do you like to watch horror movies?
thriller > It was a psychological thriller
Science Fiction > My brother is really into sciencefiction
congratulate > I’d like to congratulate you on youraward
handicapped > He spent his life helping handicappedchildren
award > Please accept this award
outer > We’ll be sitting on the outer edge
spend > How much money did you spend on that?
confirm > I’m calling to confirm my reservation fortonight
performance > The actors gave an amazingperformance
enclose > The tickets were enclosed with theinvitation
publishing > I work as an editor at a publishingcompany
lifelong > She finally fulfilled her lifelong dream
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feline > A housecat is a domesticated feline
musical > I really enjoyed the musical performance.treasure > Have you ever searched for buriedtreasure?
unforgettable > The ending of the film wasunforgettable
sold-out > The show was sold out for several weeks.attendee > They were attendees at the ceremony
request > May I request an autograph?
furry > My pet cat is quite furry
reservation > I asked her to make a reservation forseven o’clock
pet shop > I bought my dog at a pet shop
Trang 23Unit 5 조조조 조조조조 Negation and Parallel Structure
backpack > When I go hiking, I always bring mybackpack
suitcase > The man packed his suitcase
briefcase > The papers are in my briefcase
presentation > I’ll be giving a presentation tomorrow.stadium > There were thousands of fans in thestadium
exercise > You should drink plenty of water when youexercise
firefighter > The firefighter received a medal for hisbravery
corner > They live just around the corner from me.hire > My boss wants to hire a new assistant
grocery > Don’t forget to buy milk at the grocerystore
vegetable > Broccoli is his favorite vegetable
university > They are students at the university
change > Recently, I changed jobs
average > An average working day is eight hours
different > My mother works different hours than myfather
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graveyard > She’s sleeping now because she workedthe graveyard shift
strange > My brother works some strange hours at hisjob
necessary > It’s necessary for me to work close tohome
convenient > What time is convenient for you to stopby?
regular > Her new job lets her work regular hours
exhausted > He’s exhausted from working too manydays in a row
benefit > What are the benefits of taking vitamins?medical > He needs urgent medical assistance
dental > Go to the dental clinic for your toothache.insurance > The receptionist will want to see yourinsurance card
gasoline > Please fill up the car with gasoline
gym > Do you have a sauna at your gym?
raise > Are you going to ask your boss for a raise?
nearby > I think that there is a coffee shop nearby.flexi-time > With flexi-time, I can choose my own
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co-continue > Let’s co-continue this meeting later
repair > My watch needs repairing
succeed > It doesn’t matter if you succeed
pass > My sister passed her driving test yesterday.graduate > When did you graduate from high school?prison > He went to prison for his crimes
planet > Which planet is closest to the Earth?
flight > Hurry up, or we’ll miss our flight
turn up > Don’t worry, I’m sure that your glasses willturn up
statement > There is a mistake on my bankstatement
automatically > My bills are automatically paid from
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response > I was pleased with his quick response to
impress > Her qualifications impressed me
experience > Do you have much experience in thatarea?
regret > I regret to inform you that we already filledthe position
personnel > Let’s call a meeting for all salespersonnel
first aid > Does anyone here know first aid?
complete > Have you completed your training yet?inform > The receptionist informed me that you werewaiting
overtime > Will I have to work any overtime at thisjob?
commence > Your training will commence tomorrow
Trang 27monitor > We use video cameras to monitor ouremployees.
atmosphere > The atmosphere in the office was quitepleasant
discriminate > We don’t discriminate based on age orgender
supervisor > My brother just got promoted tosupervisor
Trang 28punctuality > The boss expects punctuality from heremployees.
appointment > What time is your appointment?
procedure > We are trying out a new procedure
update > To find a new job, he should update hisrésumé
involve > The duties involved in the new job aren’tdifficult
stick one’s nose > Don’t stick your nose into otherpeople’s business
belong > Who does this watch belong to?
punctuation > Good punctuation in writing isimportant
failure > Failure to show up on time will result insuspension
gossip > I prefer not to gossip about my co-workers.survey > Do you have time to fill out this shortsurvey?
stealing > You will be fired from your job for stealing.supplies > We need to order some more officesupplies
perk (perquisite) > Paid coffee breaks are a perk of
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ashtray > Please use the ashtray
accessory > I bought some new car accessories
depend > The promotion will depend on yourperformance
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Unit 6 조조 조조 Comparisons
get on > It’s time to get on the bus
get off > You can get off at the next stop
balcony > There is a nice view of the city from thebalcony
luggage > I need to pick up my luggage right away.terrible > The long ride home was terrible
seaside > This year, my parents will enjoy a seasidevacation
prefer > I prefer driving to flying
museum > There is a special exhibit at the museumnext month
awful > The meal that they served was awful
surf > Be careful of rip tides while you’re surfing
board > He had some trouble staying on his surfboard
coast > Let’s take a drive along the coast!
segment > The next segment of our program willdiscuss mortgages
episode > Stay tuned for scenes from the nextepisode
Trang 31adventurous > Skydiving is an adventurous activity.fabulous > That dessert tasted absolutely fabulous!sunburn > He got sunburned when he fell asleep atthe beach.
painful > That burn you got looks quite painful
sunscreen > Don’t forget to apply sunscreen often inthe summer
frequently > He frequently forgets to put on a hat
protection > Wear a hat for added protection againstthe sun
factor > A number of factors contributed to theaccident
vacation > Where will you go for your next vacation?extra > Be extra careful in the sun today
relax > I will relax by the pool today
cruise > Her parents went on a cruise for theiranniversary
advice > I wanted to ask you for advice
tropical > Have you ever been to a tropical island?
available > Are there any rooms available in thishotel?
district > This district has the best restaurants
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series > The series lasted for seven games
perfect > The weather yesterday was so perfect!
insight > He can help you gain some insight into theproblem
runner > She wants to become a marathon runner.difficulty > Did you have any difficulty finding thelocation?
figure out > I’m still trying to figure out this problem.novice > He’s a bit nervous because he’s still anovice
boxier > Her shape is boxier than I thought
square > The furniture was arranged in a square
unattended > Don’t leave candles burningunattended
theft > Theft has been a big problem lately
recommend > I would recommend that you lock upyour belongings
advisable > It’s advisable to keep your things withyou
assist > May I assist you with anything?
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airfare > How much is airfare to our destination?
sandy > I can’t wait to lie on that sandy beach!
unlimited > We offer unlimited refills of yourbeverage
mileage > What is the mileage on your car?
distance > He will be traveling a long distance today.leisure > What do you do in your leisure time?
representative > I spoke to my representative thismorning
one-of-a-kind > It sounds like a one-of-a-kindopportunity
motorcycle > Motorcycles can be a dangerous way totravel
smoggy > They couldn’t see much because it wassmoggy
airy > Your living room is so large and airy!
international > Have you every done any internationaltraveling?
obituary > I saw his brother’s name in the obituaries.beloved > She lost her beloved husband last week.sadness > I was filled with sadness when I heard the
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exhibit > She has exhibited her work several times.sculptor > That piece was made by his neighbor’s dog.injure > I injured myself at work
attack > He was attacked by his neighbor’s dog
fought > The boxers fought for first place
luxury > We stayed in luxury accommodation
family-run > It’s a family-run business
comfort > I prefer the comfort of my own bed
escape > Two prisoners escaped from the local prison.rate > The hotel was offering great rates on its rooms.aromatherapy > I’ve heard that aromatherapy is quiterelaxing
sculpture > There was a giant ice sculpture at thewinter festival
equipped > The kitchen is equipped with manymodern appliances
sleigh > Our sleigh ride was so romantic
advertisement > Check out our advertisement intoday’s newspaper
sneeze > Did you just sneeze?
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allergic > I’m allergic to peanuts
reaction > I had a bad reaction to the shellfish
backyard > They are out shopping for new backyardfurniture
weed > There are too many weeds in the garden
contact > An old friend has been trying to contactyou
seafood > I love to eat fresh seafood
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Unit 7 조조 Agreement
plant > My family planted a tree last Arbor Day
instrument > Do you play any musical instruments?circus > The clowns are my favorite part of the circus.fantastic > Did you see that fantastic exhibit at themuseum?
Egyptian > The Egyptian tombs were excavated
mummy > Several mummies were on display
competition > My cousin entered an art competition.decorate > Let’s decorate the Christmas tree!
landscape > I have a landscape painting hanging in
my living room
sketchbook > His hobby is drawing in his sketchbook.impersonal > Living in a big city can feel impersonal.similar > Their paintings styles are quite similar
exhibition > She’s having her first exhibition at thegallery
portrait > Would you like to pose for a portrait?
abstract > Abstract art is sometimes difficult tounderstand
passport > You need a passport to visit other
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sharpen > Those knives need to be sharpened
investor > He’s one of the investors in the business.uniform > Some jobs require you to wear a uniform.opposite > We turned around and went the oppositeway
opposition > There was strong opposition to theproposal
owe > Here is the ten dollars I owe you
mysterious > Those old caves are mysterious
giant > I saw a giant fish in the aquarium
outward > I placed the sign facing outward
toward > We walked toward the beach
discover > There is so much to discover at a museum.pacific > Many different species can be found alongthe pacific coastline
volcanic > There is a lot of volcanic activity in thisarea
populate > Many immigrants populate the region
carve > A sculptor carves images out of stone
ancestor > Here is a photograph of some of my