absent
adjectiveˈæbsəntnot present at work or school
He was absent from school because of a family emergency.
access
nounˈæksesthe ability or permission to enter or use something
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access in all rooms.
accessible
adjectiveəkˈsɛsəbleasy to reach, use, or understand
The museum is very accessible by public transport.
adapt
verbəˈdæptto change your behavior or plans to deal with a new situation
She struggled at first, but soon adapted to life abroad.
adjust
verbəˈdʒʌstto change something slightly so that it works better or fits a new situation
He adjusted his schedule to make time for the meeting.
admire
verbədˈmaɪrto 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
verbədˈmaɪəto 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
adjectiveəˈfɔːrdəblnot too expensive; reasonably priced
We chose this hotel because it was affordable and close enough to the airport.
ambiguous
adjectiveæmˈbɪɡjuəshaving more than one possible meaning; unclear
The manager’s ambiguous instructions left the team unsure of what to do next.
anxiety
nounæŋˈzaɪətia feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something uncertain
Financial worries are a common source of anxiety for many people.
appetite
nounˈæpɪtaɪtthe desire to eat food
I usually lose my appetite when I’m stressed or busy at work.
arrange
verbəˈreɪndʒto plan or organize something
The hotel arranged airport pickup for us.
atmosphere
nounˈætməˌsfɪrthe general feeling or mood of a place
The café has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax or read.
auction
nounˈɔːkʃəna 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
adjectiveˈɔːkwəduncomfortable or difficult, often because of social tension
It was very awkward running into my ex at my cousin’s wedding.
backup
nounˈbækʌpa person or thing that can be used if necessary
We need a backup plan in case something goes wrong.
benefit
nounˈbenɪfɪta positive effect or advantage that improves a situation
One major benefit of working remotely is not having to commute every day.
bias
nounˈbaɪəsan 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
nounbɑnda close connection or relationship between people or things
Going through a difficult time together strengthened their bond.
boo
nounbuːa sound that people make to show their dislike for a speaker, performer, etc.
The politician tried to talk over the boos from the crowd.