Unit 7 - Vocabulary

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

She’s a real bookworm who finishes a novel every week.

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Her personal library was filled with an extensive collection of world literature, from ancient epics to contemporary short stories.

a slight indication or sign that something is the case

I had no clue what he was talking about.

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

She developed a keen interest in biology and decided to pursue a career in medicine.

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

After years of studying this topic, I know it inside out.

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

In the end, it simply depends on each one giving a hand at the right moment.

in a distinctive and very successful way

She passed her driving test with flying colors.

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

For her, solving complex math problems is a piece of cake.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

The chef is brushing up on culinary techniques to stay updated.

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

Instead of studying, he chose to mess around on social media for hours.

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

She needed to get down to studying for her final exams.

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job.

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Can you explain this math concept to me?