Neglected Bonds (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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overlook

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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/ to fail to notice something important Example: I often overlook small details in my work.

painting

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(n) /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ a picture made with paint Example: She loves to look at the painting on the wall.

perceive

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(v) /pərˈsiːv/ to become aware of something through your senses, especially sight or feeling Example: I can perceive the colors in the painting.

personal

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(adj) /ˈpɜr.sən.əl/ related to a person's individual needs, feelings, or life Example: This is my personal notebook.

persuade

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(v) /pərˈsweɪd/ to try to convince someone to do or believe something Example: I want to persuade her to come to the party.

physical

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(adj) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ related to the body or something that can be touched Example: He has a physical job that makes him strong.

planning

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(n) /ˈplænɪŋ/ the process of thinking about and organizing what you need to do Example: The planning for the party is exciting.

platform

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(n) /ˈplæt.fɔrm/ a set of ideas or goals that a person or group supports in politics Example: The party has a new platform for the election.

pleasure

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(n) /ˈplɛʒər/ a feeling of happiness or enjoyment Example: She felt pleasure in eating ice cream.

politics

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(n) /ˈpɑːlɪtɪks/ the activities or actions related to running a government or obtaining power Example: Many people are interested in politics.

portrait

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(n) /ˈpɔːrtrɪt/ a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one that shows their face Example: I have a portrait of my grandmother.

position

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(n) /pəˈzɪʃən/ the place or condition of something; the way in which something is arranged or located Example: The box is in a good position on the shelf.

positive

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(adj) /ˈpɑːzɪtɪv/ good or favorable Example: She has a positive attitude.

possible

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(adj) /ˈpɑːsəbl/ able to happen or be done Example: It is possible to finish the homework.

possibly

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(adv) /ˈpɑːsəbli/ perhaps; it may be true or possible Example: It will possibly rain tomorrow.

powerful

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(adj) /ˈpaʊərfəl/ having a lot of strength or influence Example: The powerful engine makes the car go fast.

practice

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(v) /ˈpræktɪs/ to do something repeatedly to get better at it Example: I practice playing the piano every day.

pregnant

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(adj) /ˈprɛɡ.nənt/ having a baby developing inside Example: She is pregnant with her first child.

presence

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(n) /ˈprɛzəns/ the state of being in a place or situation Example: Her presence made everyone happy.

preserve

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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/ to keep something in its original state or to protect it from harm Example: We need to preserve the old building.

pressure

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(n) /ˈprɛʃər/ force or stress that is applied to something Example: The pressure on the balloon makes it pop.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

overlook
painting
perceive
personal
persuade
physical
planning
platform
pleasure
politics
portrait
position
positive
possible
possibly
powerful
practice
pregnant
presence
preserve
pressure

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