The Calling (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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ancient

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(adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/ very old or belonging to a long time ago Example: The ancient castle is very big.

another

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(adj) /əˈnʌðər/ one more, or a different one Example: Can I have another cookie?

anxiety

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(n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something that might happen Example: She felt anxiety before the test.

anybody

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(prn) /ˈɛniˌbɔɪdi/ any person or someone, no matter who Example: Anybody can join the game.

anymore

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(adv) /ˌɛniˈmɔr/ no longer; used to say that something is not true or not happening after this time Example: I don't go to the park anymore.

appoint

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(v) /əˈpɔɪnt/ to choose someone for a specific job or position Example: They appoint a new teacher for the school.

approve

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(v) /əˈpruv/ to agree that something is good or acceptable Example: I approve of your idea.

arrange

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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/ to organize things or people in a specific order or plan Example: Please arrange the books on the shelf.

arrival

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(n) /əˈraɪvəl/ the act of coming to a place, especially after traveling Example: The arrival of the train was on time.

article

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(n) /ˈɑrtɪkl/ a written piece, usually in a newspaper or magazine, that gives information about a specific topic Example: I read an article about animals.

assault

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(v) /əˈsɔlt/ to attack someone or something violently Example: They will assault the enemy in the battle.

athlete

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(n) /ˈæθ.liːt/ a person who is trained to compete in sports or physical exercises Example: The athlete runs fast.

attempt

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(v) /əˈtɛmpt/ to try to do something Example: I will attempt to finish my homework.

attract

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(v) /əˈtrækt/ to draw someone or something towards yourself or to make someone interested in you Example: The colorful flower can attract bees.

average

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(adj) /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/ typical or normal; not special or unusual Example: The average temperature today is warm.

balance

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(n) /ˈbæl.əns/ a state where different things are equal or in the correct proportions Example: It is important to have a balance between work and play.

barrier

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(n) /ˈbæriər/ a physical or mental obstacle that prevents progress or makes something difficult Example: The wall is a barrier to the garden.

battery

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(n) /ˈbætəri/ a device that stores energy to provide power to something, like a flashlight Example: I need to change the battery in my remote.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

ancient
another
anxiety
anybody
anymore
appoint
approve
arrange
arrival
article
assault
athlete
attempt
attract
average
balance
barrier
battery

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