Gallery Disaster (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

18 terms

Flip Type

obvious

(adj) /ˈɑbvɪəs/
easy to see or understand; clear

Example: It is obvious that he is happy.

offense

(n) /əˈfɛns/
something that is wrong or not acceptable

Example: He took offense at the rude comment.

officer

(n) /ˈɔfɪsər/
a person who holds a position of authority in an organization or in a community

Example: The officer helps the community.

ongoing

(adj) /ˈɒnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
continuing or still happening

Example: The project is ongoing and needs more time.

opening

(n) /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
the beginning of an event or activity, like an exhibition or show

Example: The opening of the show was very exciting.

operate

(v) /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
to control or manage a machine, system, or event

Example: I can operate the computer.

opinion

(n) /əˈpɪn.jən/
a belief or judgment about something that someone thinks is true

Example: My opinion is that chocolate is the best flavor.

organic

(adj) /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
related to or derived from living matter; natural

Example: She prefers to eat organic food.

outcome

(n) /ˈaʊtkʌm/
the result or final situation of something

Example: The outcome of the game was exciting.

outside

(adv) /ˈaʊtsaɪd/
in the open air or outdoors

Example: We like to play outside.

overall

(adj) /ˌoʊvərˈɔl/
taking everything into account; general or all-encompassing

Example: The overall score is very good.

package

(v) /ˈpækɪdʒ/
to put something into a container for protection or travel

Example: I will package the gift carefully.

painful

(adj) /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing or having a lot of physical or emotional suffering

Example: The cut on my arm is very painful.

painter

(n) /ˈpeɪn.tər/
a person who paints pictures as a job or hobby

Example: The painter is making a beautiful picture.

parking

(n) /ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
a place where vehicles are stopped and left

Example: I found a good parking near the store.

partner

(n) /ˈpɑːrt ən ər/
a person who works with someone else, especially in a business or project

Example: She is my partner in the project.

passage

(n) /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
a part of something, like a time or event, that involves a change or transition

Example: The book has a passage about winter.

passion

(n) /ˈpæʃ.ən/
a strong feeling of liking or wanting something very much

Example: She has a passion for painting.

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