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A Small Act Of Kindness (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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shopping

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(n) /ˈʃɑː.pɪŋ/ the activity of buying things, usually at a store Example: I like shopping on the weekends.

shoulder

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(n) /ˈʃoʊldər/ the part of the body where the arm joins the body Example: She hurt her shoulder while playing.

slightly

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(adv) /ˈslaɪtli/ a little bit Example: She is slightly tired today.

software

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(n) /ˈsɔːf(t)wɛr/ the programs and other operating information used by a computer Example: I installed new software on my computer.

solution

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(n) /səˈluːʃən/ an answer to a problem or a way to fix something Example: The teacher gave us a solution to the math problem.

somebody

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(n) /ˈsʌmˌbɔdi/ a person; someone Example: Somebody is at the door.

somewhat

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(adv) /ˈsʌmˌwɑt/ to a certain degree but not completely Example: The weather is somewhat nice today.

southern

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(adj) /ˈsʌðərn/ related to the direction or area that is toward the south Example: They live in a southern state.

specific

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(adj) /spəˈsɪfɪk/ relating to one particular thing and not others Example: She has a specific question about the homework.

spending

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(n) /ˈspɛndɪŋ/ the act of using money to buy something Example: Her spending on clothes is too high.

standard

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(n) /ˈstændərd/ a level of quality or how things are usually done Example: This is the standard for good work.

standing

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(v) /ˈstændɪŋ/ to be in an upright position with the weight on the feet Example: She is standing next to the door.

straight

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(adj) /streɪt/ not bent or curved; in a position that is straight up and down or from side to side Example: Please keep your back straight.

stranger

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(n) /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/ a person whom you do not know Example: The stranger smiled at me.

strategy

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(n) /ˈstræt̬.ə.dʒi/ a plan or method to achieve a goal Example: They need a good strategy to win the game.

strength

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(n) /strɛŋkθ/ the quality or state of being strong; physical power or energy Example: She has great strength in her arms.

strongly

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(adv) /ˈstrɔːŋli/ in a strong manner; with great strength or intensity Example: She strongly believes in helping others.

struggle

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(v) /ˈstrʌɡəl/ to try very hard to do something difficult Example: I struggle to lift heavy boxes.

suddenly

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(adv) /ˈsʌdənli/ happening quickly and unexpectedly Example: It started to rain suddenly.

supposed

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(adj) /səˈpoʊzd/ expected or required to do something Example: You are supposed to finish your homework.

surprise

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(v) /sərˈpraɪz/ to feel shock or wonder because something unexpected has happened Example: I surprise my friend with a gift.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

shopping
shoulder
slightly
software
solution
somebody
somewhat
southern
specific
spending
standard
standing
straight
stranger
strategy
strength
strongly
struggle
suddenly
supposed
surprise

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