Vocabulary 6

  1. Action (noun) /ˈækʃən/: A single thing someone does, like opening a door or clicking a button.
    • Example: Quick action saved the child from falling into the water.
  1. Desire (noun/verb) /dɪˈzaɪər/: A strong feeling of wanting something, or to want something strongly.
    • Example: She has a strong desire to travel the world.
    • Example: He desires a new bicycle for his birthday.
  1. Exist (verb) /ɪɡˈzɪst/: To be real or present in the world.
    • Example: Many people believe aliens exist somewhere in the universe.
  1. Indicate (verb) /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/: To show, point out, or suggest something.
    • Example: The sign indicates that the exit is to the left.
  1. Necessary (adjective) /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/: something is essential or unavoidable, like water being necessary for life.
    • Example: Sleep is necessary for good health.
  1. Possess (verb) /pəˈzɛs/: To own or have something.
    • Example: He possesses great skill in playing the piano.
  1. Perform (verb) /pərˈfɔrm/: Means to do something, usually with care or skill.
    • Example: The students will perform a play at the school festival.
  1. Require (verb) /rɪˈkwaɪər/: something is needed because of a rule, condition, or outside demand—like a job requiring experience. Comes from an external expectation.
    • Example: This recipe requires three eggs and one cup of sugar.
  1. Task (noun) /tæsk/: A piece of work that needs to be done.
    • Example: Her task was to clean the kitchen before dinner.
  1. Vacation (noun) /veɪˈkeɪʃən/: A period of time when someone does not go to work or school and relaxes or travels.
    • Example: We went on a two-week vacation to the beach last summer.