Word
Advocate
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleAre you an advocate of the new plan?
Cast
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleWhen she broke her arm, she had to wear a cast for three months.
Catastrophe
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleNatural disasters can often lead to catastrophes for the people that experience them.
Contribute
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleInstead of sitting there, perhaps you could contribute to the discussion?
Council
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleThe council decided not to go ahead with the plan.
Delay
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleI think we should delay doing that until next week.
Diaper
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleMy daughter stopped wearing diapers when she was three years old.
Diligent
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleTeachers love diligent students.
Dominate
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleThe young soccer team was dominated by the older one.
Dust
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleI am allergic to dust.
Elder / Eldest
Part Of SpeechNoun / Adjective
ExampleIt is a responsibility in society for young people to take care of their elders.
Establish
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleThe company established a new plan for the future.
Evolution
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleIt is amazing to see the evolution of personal computers over the last ten years.
Extended Family
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleMost of my extended family lives in Europe.
Extremely
Part Of SpeechAdverb
ExampleThe situation was extremely difficult to understand.
Favour (US - Favor)
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleThe teacher really favours the hard-working students in the class.
Get-together / Get together
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleI love getting together for family dinners.
Head
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleLet’s head east and see what we find.
Household
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleYou can make many cool things from simple household objects.
Housekeeper
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleIt would be amazing to have a housekeeper clean my apartment.
Immediate Family
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleMy immediate family consists of myself, my parents, and my brother.
In-law
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleMy in-laws are coming to visit this weekend.
Income
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleAlthough her salary from that job is not very high, her yearly income is actually quite high.
Indicate
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleThe label on the package indicates that this food contains nuts.
Individual
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleI have never seen a store that sells individual socks or shoes.  You always have to buy them in pairs.
Mature
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleThe mature student has had a lot of life experience.
Optimistic
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleI am very optimistic about our chances to have success.
Outlook
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleShe has a very negative outlook on life.
Pessimistic
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleWhy are you always so pessimistic?  I think the plan will work!
Pirate
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleHave you ever seen “Pirates of the Caribbean?”
Polish
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleYour shoes need to be polished!
Pursue
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleI need money to pursue my dreams.
Rebel
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleEvery classroom has a rebel.
Reflection
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleI can see my reflection in the window.
Reject
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleThe man rejected the idea that he was not good enough for the job.
Related
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleAlthough we have the same family name, we are not related.
Rely
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleWhile traveling, I rely on my cell phone to keep me connected to what is happening back home.
Resource
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleThere are not enough resources to finish the job.
Role
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleMy role at the company always changes.  
Rough
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleGrowing up without seeing your parents very often must have been rough.
Rug
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleI am not sure I like the colour of that rug.  To me, it seems like it would get dirty quite easily.
Ruin
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleDinner was ruined because I burned the chicken.
Sedan
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleA sedan is a simple, four-door car.
Sibling
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleHe has two siblings: a brother and a sister.
Sigh
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleShe breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the news.
Significant
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleThe decision was significant because it affected a lot of people.
Sin
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleIt would be a sin for you to miss the party!
Spoiled
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleSpoiled children always get what they want.
Sponsor
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleThe company sponsors the local sports team.
Stable
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleA stable lifestyle is needed in order to be healthy.
Stain
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleCoffee leaves a stain on your teeth.
Stuffed
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleShe was stuffed after eating so much during the meal.
Sweep
Part Of SpeechVerb
ExampleI always have to sweep my kitchen floors after I cook a meal.
Tie The Knot
Part Of SpeechPhrase
ExampleThey tied the knot last summer.  
To Bear Fruit
Part Of SpeechPhrase
ExampleThe decision was not a success at all.  It did not bear any fruit.
Tough
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleI do not like this kind of meat.  It is too tough to eat.
Trend
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleStaying in touch with friends using Facebook is a trend that has not yet disappeared.
Tumour (US - Tumor)
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleDoctors were able to remove the tumor before it caused any damage.
Vacuum
Part Of SpeechNoun, Verb
ExampleIf you do not vacuum the carpet regularly, the apartment will get quite dusty.
Vase
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleCould you put these flowers in a vase for me?
Wealthy
Part Of SpeechAdjective
ExampleI do not need to be rich, but I would like to be wealthy.
Wedlock
Part Of SpeechNoun
ExampleEntering wedlock is not a decision you should take lightly.
Word Part Of Speech Example
Advocate Noun, Verb Are you an advocate of the new plan?
Cast Noun When she broke her arm, she had to wear a cast for three months.
Catastrophe Noun Natural disasters can often lead to catastrophes for the people that experience them.
Contribute Verb Instead of sitting there, perhaps you could contribute to the discussion?
Council Noun The council decided not to go ahead with the plan.
Delay Noun, Verb I think we should delay doing that until next week.
Diaper Noun My daughter stopped wearing diapers when she was three years old.
Diligent Adjective Teachers love diligent students.
Dominate Verb The young soccer team was dominated by the older one.
Dust Noun, Verb I am allergic to dust.
Elder / Eldest Noun / Adjective It is a responsibility in society for young people to take care of their elders.
Establish Verb The company established a new plan for the future.
Evolution Noun It is amazing to see the evolution of personal computers over the last ten years.
Extended Family Noun Most of my extended family lives in Europe.
Extremely Adverb The situation was extremely difficult to understand.
Favour (US - Favor) Verb The teacher really favours the hard-working students in the class.
Get-together / Get together Noun, Verb I love getting together for family dinners.
Head Verb Let’s head east and see what we find.
Household Noun You can make many cool things from simple household objects.
Housekeeper Noun It would be amazing to have a housekeeper clean my apartment.
Immediate Family Noun My immediate family consists of myself, my parents, and my brother.
In-law Noun My in-laws are coming to visit this weekend.
Income Noun Although her salary from that job is not very high, her yearly income is actually quite high.
Indicate Verb The label on the package indicates that this food contains nuts.
Individual Adjective I have never seen a store that sells individual socks or shoes.  You always have to buy them in pairs.
Mature Adjective The mature student has had a lot of life experience.
Optimistic Adjective I am very optimistic about our chances to have success.
Outlook Noun She has a very negative outlook on life.
Pessimistic Adjective Why are you always so pessimistic?  I think the plan will work!
Pirate Noun, Verb Have you ever seen “Pirates of the Caribbean?”
Polish Verb Your shoes need to be polished!
Pursue Verb I need money to pursue my dreams.
Rebel Noun, Verb Every classroom has a rebel.
Reflection Noun I can see my reflection in the window.
Reject Verb The man rejected the idea that he was not good enough for the job.
Related Adjective Although we have the same family name, we are not related.
Rely Verb While traveling, I rely on my cell phone to keep me connected to what is happening back home.
Resource Noun There are not enough resources to finish the job.
Role Noun My role at the company always changes.  
Rough Adjective Growing up without seeing your parents very often must have been rough.
Rug Noun I am not sure I like the colour of that rug.  To me, it seems like it would get dirty quite easily.
Ruin Verb Dinner was ruined because I burned the chicken.
Sedan Noun A sedan is a simple, four-door car.
Sibling Noun He has two siblings: a brother and a sister.
Sigh Noun, Verb She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the news.
Significant Adjective The decision was significant because it affected a lot of people.
Sin Noun, Verb It would be a sin for you to miss the party!
Spoiled Adjective Spoiled children always get what they want.
Sponsor Noun, Verb The company sponsors the local sports team.
Stable Adjective A stable lifestyle is needed in order to be healthy.
Stain Noun, Verb Coffee leaves a stain on your teeth.
Stuffed Adjective She was stuffed after eating so much during the meal.
Sweep Verb I always have to sweep my kitchen floors after I cook a meal.
Tie The Knot Phrase They tied the knot last summer.  
To Bear Fruit Phrase The decision was not a success at all.  It did not bear any fruit.
Tough Adjective I do not like this kind of meat.  It is too tough to eat.
Trend Noun Staying in touch with friends using Facebook is a trend that has not yet disappeared.
Tumour (US - Tumor) Noun Doctors were able to remove the tumor before it caused any damage.
Vacuum Noun, Verb If you do not vacuum the carpet regularly, the apartment will get quite dusty.
Vase Noun Could you put these flowers in a vase for me?
Wealthy Adjective I do not need to be rich, but I would like to be wealthy.
Wedlock Noun Entering wedlock is not a decision you should take lightly.

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