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Abrupt:
(adjective) sudden; out of the blue
The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss’s family emergency.
(adjective) appearing unkind or rude because you are in a hurry Sorry I rushed our conversation; I wasn’t trying to be abrupt.
Extraordinary:
(adjective) not typical; special
The view from up here is extraordinary.
(adjective) surprising; not expected
That project took an extraordinary amount of work.
Utter:
(adjective) emphasis on something that is particularly bad This calculus problem has leK me in a state of utter confusion.
(verb) to use your voice
She was so shocked that she couldn’t even utter a single word.
Absurd:
(adjective) especially ridiculous Her idea was simply absurd.
Partial:
(adjective) incomplete; not whole
She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.
Robust:
(adjective) extremely strong and sturdy The bridge’s structure is very robust.
Superb:
(adjective) above average; very good That vacation was superb.
Vicious:
(adjective) purposely harmful or violent The wild dog was very vicious.
Supreme:
(adjective) the best or greatest
In my mind, chocolate ice cream reigns supreme.
Verbal:
(adjective) using words as opposed to writing
She gave her verbal agreement to seeing a movie tonight.
Authentic:
(adjective) the original or equally as genuine as it
He won an award for creating the most authentic representation of the artist’s work.
Eligible:
(adjective) able or permitted to do something
They will be eligible for parole aKer serving 10 years in prison.
Superficial:
(adjective) surface level; shallow
Chloe’s actions revealed her superficial attitude and values.
Vague:
(adjective) unclear; little to no details
The assignment’s instructions were vague.
Amateur:
(noun) beginner; not a professional
Tony signed up for his college’s amateur tennis team.
Delicate:
(adjective) easily breakable
Grandma’s pottery is very delicate, so we aren’t allowed to touch them.
Rash:
(adjective) quick, unwise decision-making
Her decision to drop out of college seemed rash.
SwiK:
(adjective) completed quickly
The board was erased in one swiK movement.
Vocal:
(adjective) verbally expressive
Amanda is very vocal about community issues.
(noun) music that involves the voice
Mrs. Plum teaches vocal music at Parker Elementary School.
Brisk:
(adjective) quickly with energy
It started raining while Isaac was taking a brisk walk.
Deliberate:
(adjective) purposeful; a planned action Her punishment was deliberate.
(verb) to plan or discuss
They used the meeting to deliberate whether or not to fire Pam.
Efficient:
(adjective) the quickest and best possible way
She was in search of the most efficient way to organize her files.
Tremendous:
(adjective) extremely or very good
That required a tremendous amount of work.
Vital:
(adjective) essential; crucial
It is of vital importance that we complete our homework on time.
(noun) having to do with the body’s internal organs The nurse checked his vitals.
Artificial:
(adjective) unnatural; made to look like something else There are way too many artificial sweeteners in this drink.
Legitimate:
(adjective) legally accepted That is a legitimate source.
(verb) to make legal
This document has yet to be legitimized.
Rigorous:
(adjective) complex; detailed; severe Calculus 4 is a rigorous course.
Scarce: a. (adjective) difficult to acquire During a drought, water is very scarce.
b. (adverb) barely
I could scarce take the intense criticism.
Vivid:
(adjective) detailed; brightly colored The painting was very vivid.
Vulnerable:
(adjective) easily harmed or in danger
We must protect the minds of the vulnerable youth.
Vast:
(adjective) especially large
A vast majority of people prefer mountains over the beach.
Magnificent:
(adjective) awe inspiring; admirable The sunset is magnificent.
Apparent:
(adjective) obvious; easily seen
Her feelings were very apparent on her face.
Antique:
(noun) an item from an earlier period of time My great grandma’s dresser is an antique.
(adjective) made in a different time period Jordan has a large amount of antique jewelry.
Compact:
(adjective) fashioned in a tidy way with little space The apartment’s layout is very compact.
(noun) a small, flat makeup case Check that purse for her compact.
Substantial:
(adjective) significant in size or importance
There is substantial evidence that points to him being the killer.
Toxic:
(adjective) harmful
Mr. Holland warned us that the chemicals were toxic.
Unanimous:
(adjective) all individuals agree about a certain issue
The vote to remove her from the committee was unanimous.
Ample:
(adjective) sufficient; plenty
You must provide ample evidence of the occurrence.
Bizarre:
(adjective) strange; odd; unusual Her outfit is so bizarre.
Moderate:
(adjective) medium in size
The company is experiencing moderate growth.
(noun) a person with neutral opinions
People of any political affiliation can appreciate a moderate.
(verb) to keep a specific standard Susan is expected to moderate the exam.
Particular:
(adjective) a certain one
My mom asked me to get a particular kind of milk, but I can’t remember which one it was.
Prompt:
(verb) to cause something
What prompted you to get a puppy?
(adjective) completed in a timely manner I expect a prompt reply.
(noun) a sign to act upon
The actor’s prompt reminded him of his lines.
(adverb) a time constraint
The meeting ended promptly at 4 o’clock.
Rapid:
(adjective) acting quickly or swiKly Get this done rapidly.
(noun) a fast stream of water within a river
The fish were swimming by and jumping out of the rapids.
Subtle:
(adjective) blending in but still holding a certain importance There was a subtle difference between the two draKs.
Applaud:
(verb) to clap; hitting your palms together
I have to applaud you on all of your hard work.
Rehearse
(verb): to practice before a performance or speech
The band chose to rehearse one last time before the concert.
Guilt:
(noun) feeling responsible for an unfortunate event
AKer sneaking out of the house, Nicole felt extreme guilt.
Verdict:
(noun) an official result or outcome What’s the final verdict?
Condemn:
(verb) disapprove; to be strongly against
There are many laws that condemn that sort of behavior.
Smuggle:
(verb) to secretly obtain something
We smuggled snacks into the movie theater.
Cautious:
(adjective) avoiding risks and potential harm My sister is a cautious driver.
Envy:
(verb) to want something someone else has I envy her ability to sing.
Fond:
(adjective) showing a liking to She is very fond of this game.
Coward:
(noun) a person who lacks bravery or courage
Kaleb wouldn’t eat a ghost pepper, he’s too much of a coward.
Dread:
(verb) to not look forward to doing something I always dread going to the dentist.
Generous:
(adjective) happy and willing to give back time and resources The Humane Society relies on generous donors to stay open.
Boast:
(verb) to brag; to talk proudly about yourself
I don’t mean to boast, I’m just proud of how far I’ve come.
Sophisticated:
(adjective) having a lot of experience and knowledge; advanced The Queen of England has a very sophisticated way of life.
Stubborn:
(adjective) not easily persuaded; stuck in a specific mindset What made you so stubborn?
Admire:
(verb) to respect someone because of the things they’ve done or the way they act I admire you for your patience.
Cruel:
(adjective) being unkind on purpose Don’t be cruel.
Detest:
(verb) to largely dislike
AKer their fight, Romeo detests Juliet.
Elegant:
(adjective) simply beautiful; timeless
The wedding turned out very elegant and amazing.
Modest:
(adjective) moderate; not drawing attention
Her style tends to be very modest.
Relief:
(noun) a feeling of easement; an alleviation
Mallory uttered a sigh of relief once her exam was over.
Bitter:
(adjective) generally unhappy or unpleasant
Ronald is the bitter old man that lives across the street.
Bland:
(adjective) lacking taste or anything special The sandwich was a little bland.
Fatigue:
(noun) immense tired feeling
AKer working a 12-hour shiK, the nurse was filled with fatigue.
Immune:
(adjective) unaffected by a problem, illness, or occurrence
Luna hopes to be immune to the disease aKer enduring it once.
Paralyze:
(verb) to cause a person or object to be immoveable The haunted house paralyzed her with fear.
Appetite:
(noun) the amount of desire for a specific food or activity He has an appetite for waffles every morning.
Conscious:
(adjective) able to understand what is going on around you; mentally aware Be conscious of how your words might affect her.
Diagnose:
(verb) to determine the cause or reason something happened; examine to find the cause of an illness
It took a very long time to diagnose the issue.
Fatal:
(adjective) detrimental to someone’s health and wellbeing Polly called to tell us she survived the fatal car crash.
Sanitary:
(adjective) clean; no threat to anyone’s health The cabins were kept in sanitary condition.
Dose:
(noun) an amount of something to be administered or required The doctor made sure to administer the correct dose of morphine.
Slender:
(adjective) thin and long
The model has a slender figure.
Suffer:
(verb) to be in pain mentally or physically
Following her passing, we were comforted in that she would no longer suffer.
Trauma:
(noun) a scarring experience that can have a long-term effect on your mental state, physical injury
Head traumas are very serious and require immediate medical attention.
Executive:
(noun) a person of importance within an organization; the one in charge The chief executive of Wonder Inc. contacted us last week.
(adjective) dealing with the management of an organization The meeting will be held in our executive conference room.
Import:
a.(noun) a product sent from one country into another to be sold Ships were arriving with a large supply of imports.
b. (verb) to bring something into a place it hasn’t been brought before They imported goods from Europe.
Affiliate:
(verb) having and maintaining a connection May no longer affiliates herself with that church.
(noun) an entity that is connected with or run by another
AKer the deal was signed, affiliates of the restaurant were expected to aid in the growth process.
Ambition:
(noun) an intense desire to get something done Her young heart was full of ambition.
Manufacture:
(verb) to mass produce materials or finished goods
Nelli Industries plans to manufacture a large amount of dog toys this year.
(noun) the making of goods using a machine
Stacey focused on the advantages of better food manufacture.
Prosper:
(verb) to grow or experience great success The began to prosper under new leadership.
Surplus:
(noun) an amount of something that is more than what is needed
The company experienced a surplus of goods aKer sales declined unexpectedly.
(adjective) more than necessary Countries in need do not have surplus food.
Venture:
(noun) a new activity having to do with business risks Tanner Co. is planning a new business venture.
(verb) to stray from the normal way
It is a bad idea to venture off the hiking path.
Exchange:
(noun) the giK of goods or words between people Our Christmas party always involves a giK exchange.
(verb) to give something to someone and receive something back We exchanged a few choice words.
Valuable:
(adjective) important; worth a lot
Don’t lose track of those valuable jewels.
Afford:
(verb) to have enough money; to allow or supply Laura couldn’t afford a new car.
Commute:
(verb) to travel
I am looking forward to the commute to the beach.
(noun) a specific route or distance
It is a long commute to work every morning.
Deduct:
(verb) to subtract; to remove a part of something That penalty deducted two points from their score.
Negotiate:
(verb) to talk to someone in attempt to persuade or come to an agreement Negotiate a new deal for us please.
Shortage:
(noun) when there is not enough of something
The United States is currently experiencing a refrigerator shortage.
Enterprise:
(noun) a large company or activity
Stark Enterprise is rising in the marketing industry.
Inherit:
(verb) to get something from someone
Ella inherited her father’s old truck aKer he passed.
Transaction:
(noun) a business procedure in which items or money are exchanged He prepared a statement for their transaction.
Appoint:
(verb) to choose or arrange for something to happen We appointed her as leader of the group.
Fare:
(noun) something offered or paid
The taxi fare was much cheaper than I expected.
Possess:
(verb) to have or to own
Allison possesses the skills to create a beautiful work of art.
Supervise:
(verb) to be the head of something; in charge of overseeing activities Mom told me we need a babysitter to supervise us for the night.
Abundant:
(adjective) a large amount of something New students are in abundant supply.
Erupt:
(verb) to suddenly explode or break out The crowd erupted into laughter.
Instinct:
(noun) a natural likelihood to behave a certain way Luckily, she has good instincts.
Shallow:
(adjective) occurring a small distance from the top Don’t worry the water is shallow here.
Fluid:
(noun) a liquid substance My car is leaking fluid.
(adjective) flexible; easily changed These plans are very fluid.
Marine:
(adjective) having to do with the ocean or water
I used to have dreams of becoming a marine biologist.
(noun) a soldier who sails boats
He served as in the US Marine Corps for several years.
Universe:
(noun) our world; an area of space
These are the best cookies in the universe.
Coast:
(noun) the place that the ocean meets the land Let’s visit the Pacific coast.
(verb) to move without effort
This class isn’t one you can just coast through.
Catastrophe:
(noun) a disaster; an unfortunate event That party was a disaster.
Decay:
(verb) to be destroyed over time, naturally or on purpose AKer death, the body begins to decay.
(noun) an item in a state of destruction The dentist pointed out his tooth decay.
Extinct:
(adjective) something that no longer exists
If we aren’t careful, many endangered animals will become extinct.
Harbour:
(noun) a place where the water is calm enough for ships to be stored There are at least twenty ships parked at the harbour.
(verb) to hold onto negativity for a long period of time
Try not to harbour any hate for your cousin, he was just doing his best.
Batch:
(noun) a group or set of specific items I just made a fresh batch of cookies!
Privilege:
(noun) an advantage you are lucky to have That phone is a privilege, not a right.
(verb) giving someone or something better treatment
His mom continues to privilege him by doing all of his laundry.
Sensation:
(noun) the feeling something or someone provides
Grace began to feel a tingling sensation in her legs aKer sitting for too long.
Situation:
(noun) a group of specific conditions that occur at once This is a sticky situation.
Tactic:
(noun) a specific way of achieving something What’s the best note-taking tactic.
Texture:
(noun) the way something feels This brownie has a funny texture.
AKermath:
(noun) period aKer an event occurs
The aKermath of the hurricane is devastating.
Quality:
(noun) the standard of how good or bad something is Please use high quality materials on this project.
(adjective) especially good
Quality burgers are being sold downtown.
Reputation:
(noun) a person’s appearance from others’ point of view based on actions She has a reputation for being easily convincible.
Stake:
(noun) a wooden rod or post
The tent had so many stakes holding it in the ground, but it still blew away.
(verb) to place value in or on something as a risk I would stake my reputation on it.
Collision:
(noun) an accident involving a crash of two items She survived a head-on collision.
Basis:
(noun) facts that something is backed up with or built upon We are on a first-name basis.
Fixture:
(noun) a permanent piece of equipment or furniture
The bench dedicated to John Doe aKer his passing is a fixture of the area.
Hazard:
(noun) something deemed to be unsafe or harmful Gasoline next to an open flame is a fire hazard.
(verb) to give something a go
If I had to venture a guess, I would say you’ve never been to this club before.
Summit:
(noun) peak; an important meeting
The European summit is set to occur in May this year.
Temper:
(noun) easily angered individual Polly is very hot tempered.
(verb) to lessen the severity
The hot peppers were tempered by ranch.
Access:
(noun) the permission to do a specific action The top-secret lab has limited access.
(verb) to find or acquire
A password is needed to access those files.
Outline:
(noun) a plan with the main points, excluding many details
The professor required us to write an outline of the paper before we began.
(verb) to sketch around an edge; to generally describe without details I outlined the story instead of giving all of the tiny details.
Paste:
(verb) to place something on with glue
I pasted the magazine cutouts onto my art project.
(noun) a mixture that can be spread and used to attach something Elmer’s makes a famous paste.
Slump:
(verb) to fall or lean due to a lack of strength He slumped against the wall aKer she rejected her.
(noun) a sudden decrease
Tammy’s soKball team has been in a slump for months now.
Discipline:
(noun) a way to correct behaviors and train new ones
My mom had to buy a book about discipline for kids who are strong-willed.
(verb) to punish bad behaviors
I was leK to discipline Henry aKer he threw food at the television.
Scrap:
(noun) a small piece of something
Can I have a scrap of paper to write down your email?
(verb) to get rid of
Let’s scrap that idea.
Stroll:
(verb) to walk slowly
Grandma and I strolled in the park this evening.
(noun) a slow walk
Beth took a morning stroll to start her day.
Appeal:
(noun) an urgent attempt to acquire something May I make an appeal to the court?
(verb) to make a formal statement as a request I appealed to his kindness when asking for a raise.
Concern:
(noun) a worried feeling
Rene felt her brother’s odd behavior was cause for concern.
Groan:
(verb) to make a sound signaling distress, disgust, discomfort, or another negative feeling
She groaned with disgust.
(noun) a sound made when someone is upset or unsatisfied Todd let out a groan as his team kept losing the game.
Mention:
(verb) to bring up or write something without details I forgot to mention my fear of spiders.
(noun) a direct reference
Haley earned an honorable mention for her academic performance.
Scrape:
(verb) to get rid of using a sharp edge
Scrape your plate off before you put it in the dishwasher.
(noun) a small wound caused by something sharp or rough
How did you get that scrape on your knee?
Delight:
(noun) a general feeling of pleasure or enjoyment What a delight she is!
(verb) to create a feeling of satisfaction I would be delighted to meet your parents.
Gaze:
(verb) to look at something from afar for a long period of time, stare Sara gazed across the room.
(noun) a long, unchanging look
We stared off into the distance for a while until he met my gaze.
Pressure:
(noun) an attempt to influence someone else using persuasion or threats The athletes felt an immense amount of pressure from their fans.
(verb) to try and convince someone to do something because they should Don’t feel pressured to try this cake, it’s a new recipe.
Rival:
(noun) an opposing person or group in competition
Our hometown has a game against their rivals this weekend.
(verb) to level up to; become as good as No movie could rival the new IT.
Surface:
(noun) the top level only; not deep
Their relationship is nothing but surface level.
(verb) to bring about; make easier to notice
New information about the famous cold case has recently surfaced.
Escort:
(verb) to accompany someone to a specific place, guide Let me escort you to the door.
Growl:
(verb) a long deep snarl sound
Zeus growled at me when I tried to pet him.
Launch:
(verb) to cause the start of something large or important The rocket launched at noon.
(noun) the release of a new product or event
Her book launch was very successful, she sold over 200 copies.
Position:
(noun) how someone is placed either physically or figuratively This decision has put her in a difficult position.
(verb) to place in a specific fashion
Braden positioned the gun in the best way to shoot the target.
Review:
(noun) when a situation or idea is closely examined Professor Dunn gave us a super long math review.
(verb) to reexamine; look at again for clarity or improvement Please review these documents before we send them to our client.
Support:
(verb) to provide evidence or assistance; to agree That beam supports the structure of the house.
(noun) assistance or encouragement I will offer my support.
Wreck:
(verb) to ruin something Why did you wreck my office?
(noun) an event in which something sustains a large amount of damage This day is a complete wreck.
Delay:
(noun) something that causes someone to wait; the time required to wait The Chiefs game is experiencing a rain delay.
(verb) to cause something to take longer Please don’t delay the meeting.
Filter:
(noun) something used to only allow certain materials through You need a coffee filter, so the grounds don’t get into the mug.
(verb) to remove unwanted materials Please filter these pictures from old to new.
Limp:
(adjective) flimsy or weak
Starting a job interview with a limp handshake is not a good idea.
(verb) to walk unsteadily due to an injury
The dog was limping aKer it was attacked by a coyote.
(noun) a difficulty walking
AKer the accident, Jonah now walks with a limp.
Plague:
(noun) an incurable, easily spreadable disease The Bubonic Plague was a terrible tragedy in Europe.
(verb) to inflict pain or trouble
Destiny was plagued with hearing problems her entire life.
Yield:
(verb) to produce
This recipe yields 4 servings.
(noun) the amount produced This year’s yield doubled.
Burden:
(noun) something especially hard Don’t ever feel like a burden.
(verb) to be given something difficult I would hate to burden you with this task.
Switch:
(verb) to change from one thing to another She switched places with Nicole at the last second.
(noun) a change
Let’s go ahead and make the switch from the old system.
Bundle:
(noun) a group of items that are connected or belong together What a pretty bundle of flowers.
(verb) to push together quickly
She bundled up the papers and threw them in the trash.
Fragment:
(noun) a piece of something
Honey, that fragment of a blanket needs to be thrown away.
(verb) to break into smaller parts
That mess needs to be fragmented into groups before we can work on it.
Permit:
(verb) to let happen; allow
You are no longer permitted on this property
(noun) a statement granting access or giving the right to do something Do you have a permit to drive?
Sacrifice:
(noun) a decision to give up something to gain something else Mom made the tough sacrifice of missing her favorite show to be here.
(verb) to give up something of importance for something even more significant The soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom.
Shock
(noun) a state of being surprised or stunned
It was a huge shock to everyone that she chose to attend Missouri State.
(verb) to be surprised or shocked by something
I was absolutely shocked to hear of his sudden passing.
Smash:
(verb) to violently break or hit something
Please don’t smash this vase it was my grandmother’s.
(noun) the sound made when something breaks
Jacob heard the smash of glass blocks away from the car accident.
Decrease
(verb) to become less
Let’s decrease our carbon footprint by at least 3% this year.
(noun) the amount by which something reduces
Pemberton Industries has experienced a significant decrease in sales recently.
Influence:
(noun) the power to cause change to someone or something else Darcy isn’t the bet influence on you, she smokes cigarettes.
(verb) to indirectly affect how someone or something acts Don’t let per pressure influence you into making a bad decision.
Humour:
(noun) something funny; a quality that makes people laugh That movie wasn’t really my kind of humour.
(verb) to pretend to like doing something to please someone else
My grandma always tells us to humour her and try new things even when we aren’t sure we’ll like them.
Preview:
(noun) a viewing of something before it is public The exclusive movie preview was successful.
(verb) to see before anyone else
Shawn will preview his latest album in August.
Service:
(noun) the help or assistance offered The bottle service was excellent.
(verb) to provide assistance or help Your vehicle needs serviced.
Struggle:
(verb) to experience difficulty doing something
Miles and his family are struggling to find a good daycare.
(noun) an experience in which you face difficulty Being here is such a struggle.
Treasure:
(noun) a collection of valuable items
The pirates of Neverland finally located the buried treasure.
(verb) to hold something in high regard I treasure our time together.
Torch
(noun) a flashlight or small light source
He held out a torch in the cave so that they could see.
(verb) to purposely set on fire
Rioters torched innocent small businesses.
Blaze
(noun) a large fire
The blaze in the field was out of control.
(verb) to burn intensely
Fireplaces emit a beautiful, warm blaze in the winter.
Brew:
(verb) to make a drink
Can you brew a fresh pot of coffee?
(noun) a drink made by brewing There’s nothing like freshly brewed tea.
Command
(noun) an order to be followed He is second in command.
(verb) to gain control of something I command you to be silent.
Glance
(verb) to look over quickly I took a glance at the menu.
(noun) a quick look over
They shared a quick glance in the airport.
Relay:
(verb) to pass along a message He relayed the news to me.
Request:
(noun) a formal demand
I will put in a request for your transfer.
(verb) to ask formally Can I make a pizza request?
Salute:
(verb) to give respect to someone I saluted the Colonel.
(noun) an act of respect Please give him a salute.
Span:
(noun) a length of time in between
Over the span of many years, Logan’s Spanish has improved.
(verb) to spread out across a period of time Her project time span across several years.
Tangle:
(verb) to get twisted together Her hair was tangled from the wind.
(noun) a twisted mess
I have a tangle of cords on my desk.
Voyage:
(noun) a journey taken by ship or spacecraK Long ago, the Mayflower took its maiden voyage.
(verb) to take a journey
Paul voyaged through the desert.
Glare:
(verb) to look at someone angrily I don’t know why she’s glaring at me.
(noun) an angry look or bright light What a menacing glare.
Increase:
(verb) to raise up
Gas prices have continued to increase this year.
(noun) a rise in something
There is a clear increase in people working from home aKer the Pandemic.
Remark:
(noun) an opinion or statement
What a rude remark!
(verb) to give an opinion or statement
Stephanie remarked at the surprising difference aKer the renovation.
Thrill:
(noun) a sudden feeling of happiness That rollercoaster was such a thrill!
(verb) to make someone feel happy She was thrilled to make an appearance.
Balance:
(noun) a state in which your weight is equal on all sides Ballerinas must have good balance.
(verb) to distribute your weight evenly
I am able to balance on one leg for quite a while.
Beam:
(noun) a bright light line; a long piece of wood The flashlight emits a long beam of light.
(verb) to light up with happiness He was beaming from ear to ear.
Figure:
(noun) a number dealing with a specific amount The figures this month are looking pretty good.
(verb) to form an opinion
Did you ever figure out that math problem?
Wonder:
(verb) to think over in order to make a guess I wonder what she’s going to do this evening.
(noun) a feeling of awe
Christmas time always fills me with wonder.
(adjective) extremely effective
We owe her recovery to this wonder drug.
Duplicate:
(verb) to make an exact copy
It’s hard to duplicate the feeling you get on Christmas morning.
(noun) an exact copy; replica
I have a duplicate of my grandma’s recipe in her handwriting.
(adjective) made to be an exact copy I need the original, not a duplicate copy.
Forecast:
(noun) a prediction of the future Check the weather forecast before you go.
(verb) to predict future events
Two inches of snow was forecast for this evening.
Glimpse:
(noun) a quick look not allowing you to see a clear picture I only caught a glimpse of the robber before he escaped.
(verb) to see someone or something for a brief moment I glimpsed a raccoon in the garage last night.
Recruit:
(verb) to get new people involved
We need to recruit some more volunteers.
(noun) a person that has joined Welcome our new recruits.
Update:
(verb) to provide the most recent information
Jamie will be updating us on the road conditions this morning.
(noun) the most recent piece of information I’m waiting to hear an update.
Experience:
(noun) obtained knowledge gained from practice What an odd experience.
(verb) to go through something
I’ve never experienced a winter day in New York City.
Catalogue:
(noun) a list composed of similar items Please find me a good furniture catalogue.
(verb) to make a list of a specific group of items Catalogue these foods according to their color.