Designs of the Heart (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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experiment

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(v) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmɛnt/ to try out new ideas or methods to see what happens Example: We will experiment with new recipes this weekend.

expression

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(n) /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ a way of showing feelings or thoughts, often through facial movements or words Example: Her smile is an expression of happiness.

foundation

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(n) /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ the basis or support for something Example: The foundation of the house is very strong.

frequently

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(adv) /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/ happening often or many times Example: I go to the park frequently.

friendship

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(n) /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ a close and supportive relationship between two people Example: Their friendship is very strong.

generation

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(n) /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ a group of people born and living at the same time Example: My parents are from a different generation.

girlfriend

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(n) /ˈɡɜːrlˌfrɛnd/ a female friend with whom someone has a romantic relationship Example: She is my girlfriend.

government

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(n) /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/ the group of people who control and make decisions for a country or organization Example: The government makes the laws.

helicopter

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(n) /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/ a type of aircraft that can fly up and down and move in any direction, using rotating blades Example: The helicopter flies over the city.

historical

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(adj) /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/ related to events in the past Example: We study historical events in school.

hypothesis

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(n) /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ an idea or explanation that can be tested to see if it is true Example: The scientist made a hypothesis about the experiment.

illustrate

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(v) /ˈɪləstreɪt/ to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures Example: She will illustrate the story with pictures.

importance

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(n) /ɪmˈpɔrtəns/ the state or quality of being important; significance Example: The importance of studying is clear.

impossible

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(adj) /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/ not able to happen or be done Example: It is impossible to fly without wings.

impression

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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/ a powerful effect or influence that something or someone has on a person or thing Example: Her smile made a strong impression.

impressive

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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/ something that is remarkable or causes admiration Example: The show was very impressive.

increasing

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(adj) /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/ becoming greater in size, amount, or degree Example: The number of students is increasing every year.

incredible

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(adj) /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/ very surprising or difficult to believe Example: The magician's trick was incredible.

indication

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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ a sign or piece of information that shows something Example: The sign is an indication of the way to go.

individual

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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ a single person, especially when considered separately from a group Example: Each individual has their own ideas.

industrial

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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ relating to industry, which is the production of goods or services Example: The industrial factory produces many cars.

ingredient

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(n) /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ a substance used in cooking or making something Example: Sugar is an important ingredient in the cake.

initiative

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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ the ability to take action and make decisions on your own Example: She showed great initiative by starting the project.

instructor

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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌktər/ a person who teaches or gives instruction Example: The instructor teaches math in the classroom.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

experiment
expression
foundation
frequently
friendship
generation
girlfriend
government
helicopter
historical
hypothesis
illustrate
importance
impossible
impression
impressive
increasing
incredible
indication
individual
industrial
ingredient
initiative
instructor

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