Shelter for Soldiers (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

18 terms

Flip Type

segment

(n) /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/
a part or section of something larger

Example: I read a segment of the book.

senator

(n) /ˈsɛnətər/
a member of a legislative body who makes laws for a state or country

Example: The senator gave a speech at the rally.

serious

(adj) /ˈsɪr.i.əs/
having a serious nature or importance; not lighthearted

Example: The teacher gave a serious message to the class.

service

(n) /ˈsɜːrvɪs/
the activity of helping or providing for others

Example: The restaurant offers great service.

session

(n) /ˈsɛʃən/
a meeting or period of time set aside for a particular purpose

Example: We have a session in the morning.

setting

(n) /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
the place and time where something happens

Example: The setting of the story is a small town.

several

(adj) /ˈsɛvərəl/
more than two but not many

Example: I have several books on my shelf.

shelter

(n) /ˈʃɛltər/
a place that gives protection or safety from danger

Example: The dog found shelter under the tree.

shortly

(adv) /ˈʃɔrtli/
in a short time; soon

Example: I will call you shortly.

silence

(n) /ˈsaɪləns/
the state of not making any sound or noise

Example: There was silence in the room.

similar

(adj) /ˈsɪmɪlər/
having a likeness or being alike in some way

Example: These two shirts are similar in color.

society

(n) /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
a group of people living together in a community and sharing the same culture or organization

Example: We live in a busy society.

soldier

(n) /ˈsoʊldʒər/
a person who serves in the military

Example: The soldier marches in the parade.

somehow

(adv) /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some way or by some means, usually not clearly defined

Example: I will find a way to help you somehow.

someone

(n) /ˈsʌmˌwoʊn/
a person; an individual

Example: Someone is at the door.

speaker

(n) /ˈspiːkər/
a person who talks to an audience

Example: The speaker gave a great talk.

special

(adj) /ˈspɛʃəl/
different from what is usual or normal; unique

Example: This is a special gift for you.

species

(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are similar and can have babies together

Example: Many species live in the ocean.

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