Vocabulary
absent
adjective ˈæbsənt

not present at work or school

He was absent from school because of a family emergency.

access
noun ˈækses

the ability or permission to enter or use something

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access in all rooms.

accessible
adjective əkˈsɛsəbl

easy to reach, use, or understand

The museum is very accessible by public transport.

adapt
verb əˈdæpt

to change your behavior or plans to deal with a new situation

She struggled at first, but soon adapted to life abroad.

adjust
verb əˈdʒʌst

to change something slightly so that it works better or fits a new situation

He adjusted his schedule to make time for the meeting.

admire
verb ədˈmaɪr

to like or respect someone because you think they are good, talented, or interesting

She admires her younger sister for learning how to code at such a young age.

admire
verb ədˈmaɪə

to respect or like something because you think it is good or impressive

I've always admired her for being so dedicated to her work.

affordable
adjective əˈfɔːrdəbl

not too expensive; reasonably priced

We chose this hotel because it was affordable and close enough to the airport.

ambiguous
adjective æmˈbɪɡjuəs

having more than one possible meaning; unclear

The manager’s ambiguous instructions left the team unsure of what to do next.

anxiety
noun æŋˈzaɪəti

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something uncertain

Financial worries are a common source of anxiety for many people.

appetite
noun ˈæpɪtaɪt

the desire to eat food

I usually lose my appetite when I’m stressed or busy at work.

arrange
verb əˈreɪndʒ

to plan or organize something

The hotel arranged airport pickup for us.

atmosphere
noun ˈætməˌsfɪr

the general feeling or mood of a place

The café has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax or read.

auction
noun ˈɔːkʃən

a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers to pay the most

The extremely rare vase was sold for over $1.2 million at a recent Sotheby's auction.

awkward
adjective ˈɔːkwəd

uncomfortable or difficult, often because of social tension

It was very awkward running into my ex at my cousin’s wedding.

backup
noun ˈbækʌp

a person or thing that can be used if necessary

We need a backup plan in case something goes wrong.

benefit
noun ˈbenɪfɪt

a positive effect or advantage that improves a situation

One major benefit of working remotely is not having to commute every day.

bias
noun ˈbaɪəs

an unfair preference for or against a person, group, or idea that affects how someone thinks or acts

The politician accused the TV channel of having a right-wing bias.

bond
noun bɑnd

a close connection or relationship between people or things

Going through a difficult time together strengthened their bond.

boo
noun buː

a sound that people make to show their dislike for a speaker, performer, etc.

The politician tried to talk over the boos from the crowd.