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LGS Teenlife
LGS Vocabulary 2019 2020
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| absurd (adj) | unreasonable, nonsense, ridiculous Exp: The speech was quite absurd for me. I don’t think it is reasonable. |
| (to) affect (v) | to cause to something to have an influence on somebody or something Exp: Earthquakes have a lot of effects on people. They affect us so severely. |
| after-school activities (n) | the activities taking place after normal school hours Exp: There are lots of after-school activities such as piano, rugby or swimming. |
| among (prep) | in or through the middle of a group of people or things Exp: What’s the most important type of goals among the teenagers? |
| application (n) | a program or piece of software designed to fulfil a particular purpose Exp: I like using photo and video sharing applications such as Instagram. |
| archery (n) | shooting with a bow and arrows especially at a target as a sport Exp: Mete Gazoz is a 19 year-old national sportsman. His branch is archery. |
| (to) argue with someone (v) | to Express opposite view; to speak often angrily to someone telling that you disagree with them Exp: We don’t argue with our friends in the classroom. It is very rude. |
| (to) attend (v) | to go to an event, place, etc. Exp: I’m sorry, but I can’t attend the event. |
| backpack (n) | a piece of equipment carried on person’s back Exp: We need a backpack to put our equipment for trekking. |
| beatbox (n) | the music which people imitate the sounds of a drum machine with the voice Exp: I love beatbox especially listening to techno music. |
| (to) behave / treat (v) | to act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others Exp: We should behave fairly; we shouldn’t be selfish. |
| (to) bloom (v) | to produce flowers; be in flower Exp: I see the daisies bloom for me and you. |
| board game (n) | a game that involves the movement of counters or other objects round a board Exp: We like reading and playing boardgames such as chess and checkers in the afternoons. |
| (to) brainstorm (v) | to hold a group discussion to produce idea Exp: We need some creative ideas for this project. Let’s meet up and brainstorm. |
| branch (n) | a conceptual subdivision of a family, subject or group Exp:A: What is your branch?B: Volleyball. |
| bright blessed (day) (adj) | made holy, consecrated Exp: We are looking forward to seeing the bright blessed days. |
| (to) burn (v) | to produce flame or heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood Exp: Ayça burns a campfire with matches. |
| calligraphy (n) | decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering Exp: I am interested in calligraphy classes. I want to learn different writing styles. |
| campfire (n) | an open-air fire in a camp, used for cooking, etc. Exp: We love being in nature. First of all, we go trekking and take photos. Then we make a campfire and enjoy the nature. |
| can’t stand / can’t bear (v) | to hate somebody or something Exp: Selena hates rock. She can’t stand listening to rock music. |
| casual (adj) | without formality of style or manner, in particular of clothing suitable for everyday Exp: I don’t like wearing formal clothes. I prefer casual ones. |
| compass (n) | an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it Exp: We need a compass and a map to find our way for trekking. |
| (to) contact (v) | to communicate with (someone), typically in order to give or receive information by speaking or writing Exp: How do you contact with your relatives? |
| difference (n) | a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar Exp: What are the similarities and differences when you compare yourself to your sister? |
| (do) crunch (n) | a physical exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles Exp: Yasemin is a healthy woman. She always does crunches 10 times every day.I |
| duty (n)s | a moral or legal obligation, responsibility Exp: I am on holiday so I release from my duties. |
| enough (adj) | as much or as many as required Exp: I think there won’t be enough food or water for billions of people in the future. |
| equipment (n) | the necessary items for a particular purpose Exp: What kind of equipment do you need for climbing? |
| exciting (adj) | causing great enthusiasm and eagerness Exp: I think snowboarding is exciting, but it is also Expensive. |
| (to) expand (v) | to become or make larger or more extensive Exp: I can keep Expanding my visual dictionary by including new vocabulary items. |
| fairly (adv) | with justice Exp: Behaving fairly is necessary for peace. |
| fascinating (adj) | extremely interesting Exp: I love the adrenalin. When I move on the rope, I feel like I walk in the space. That’s a fascinating feeling. |
| fashionable (adj) | dressing or behaving according to the current style, stylish, trendy Exp: My sister always looks attractive because she likes wearing fashionable clothes. |
| (to) feed (v) | to give food to a person, group or animal Exp: When I arrive home, first, I feed the chickens, my dog and my kangaroo. |
| fizzy drink (n) | containing bubbles of gas Exp: Joe never prefers fast food or fizzy drinks during the day. |
| fresh-squeezed juice (n) | firmly pressed fresh juice Exp: I usually read a book, drink fresh-squeezed fruit juice and chat with my family. |
| folk music (n) | the traditional music form of a particular region or group of people Exp: A: Do you like listening to folk music? B: Yes. I prefer listening to traditional and local songs. |
| (to) gain (v) | to obtain, or to get Exp: He gained rich Experience from different countries. |
| (to) get dressed (v) | to wear clothes Exp: I brush my teeth, take a bath and get dressed for school in the mornings. |
| (to) get high grades | to be near the upper or most favourable extreme of a specified range Exp: My sister always studies and gets high grades. |
| (to) go bowling (v) | to play a game in which balls are rolled on a green or down an alley at an object or group of objects Exp: Sam often goes bowling with his friends. |
| (to) greet (v) | to welcome someone with particular words or actions Exp: When I get to school, I greet my friends and we have a chat. |
| (to) grow (v) | to spring up and develop to maturity Exp: How long can bamboo grow up within a day? |
| harmonic (adj) | relating to or characterized by harmony Exp: Our songs are harmonic and energetic. |
| heavy metal (n) | energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat Exp: Peter thinks heavy metal is unbearable. |
| healthy (adj) | showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being Exp: Riding a bike is so healthy for me. |
| heritage (n) | something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor Exp: We should protect our cultural heritage for the next generations. |
| highly (adv) | at or to a high degree or level Exp: I highly recommend you read this amazing detective book. |
| huge (adj) | very large Exp: I take my huge bag and run for my school bus. |
| impressive (adj) | evoking admiration through size, quality or skill, grand or awesome Exp: I admire this house. It is very impressive for me. |
| (to) insult (v) | to speak to or treat with disrespect Exp: I dislike insulting others. I'm not a snob. |
| (to be) interested in (adj) | to have the attention engaged Exp: I am interested in history and culture |
| interview (n) | a meeting of people face to face Exp: I am going to have a job interview this Friday. |
| jazz (n) | American music developed especially from ragtime and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms Exp: I prefer pop to jazz because it is boring for me. |
| (to) keep up with the latest fashion (v) | to continue to know the newest information about fashion Exp: The girls don’t care about fashion so they don’t keep up with the latest fashion all the time. |
| language (n) | a systematic means of communicating ideas or feelings by the use of conventionalized signs, sounds, gestures, or marks having understood meanings Exp: I went to London for a language school last summer. |
| laughable (adj) | to give something to someone for a short period of time, Expecting it to be given back. |
| (to) lend (v) | to give something to someone for a short period of time, Expecting it to be given back. Exp: If you want to read my book, I’ll lend you. |
| (to) look fit (v) | to be well physically Exp: You always do exercises so you look fit. |
| match (n) | a short thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire Exp: Ayça burns a campfire with matches. |
| mind map (n) | a diagram in which information is represented visually, usually with a central idea placed in the middle Exp: If you want to show your ideas about this topic, you can draw a mind map. |
| moreover (adv) | in addition, furthermore Exp: Mete Gazoz gained many rewards and medals. Moreover, he attended the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. |
| movie theater (n) | a place where people pay to watch films/movies Exp: My mother goes to the movie theater three times a month and watches the latest movies. |
| on weekdays | on any day of the week except Sunday and Saturday Exp: I never go out on weekdays because I am too tired. |
| on weekends / on the weekend (phrase) | the end of the week; the period between the close of one work or school week and the start of the next Exp: There is a rock festival on the weekend. |
| once (adv) | one time and no more Exp: We go shopping with my parents once a week. |
| opera (n) | a drama set to music and made up of vocal pieces with orchestral accompaniment and orchestral overtures Exp: “Phantom of the Opera” is a famous opera all around the world. |
| (to) pay attention (v) | to show the act or state of applying the mind to something Exp: 83.5% of the teenagers pay attention to the news. |
| (to) pitch the tent (v) | to set up the tent and make it ready to use Exp: It is getting dark. Could you please pitch the tent for us? |
| pocketknife (n) | a knife that has one or more blades that fold into the handle and that can be carried in the pocket Exp: We take our basic equipment such as rope, pocketknife, torch and sleeping bags. |
| pool (n) | a small and rather deep body of usually fresh water Exp: Underwater hockey takes about 20 minutes and you play under the pool. |
| (to) prefer (v) | to give priority; to like or to choose one thing rather than another Exp: Which activity do you prefer – skating or diving? |
| (to) prepare (v) | to make something ready for use Exp: I prepare breakfast on Sundays. This is my responsibility. |
| (do) push up (n) | a common calisthenics exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body using the arms Exp: I always do push-up 10 times every day. This makes me feel energetic. |
| prestigious (adj) | very much respected and admired Exp: It’s a very prestigious school and I really love it. |
| rainbow (n) | an arch of colours visible in the sky Exp: When do the best views of a double rainbow occur? |
| realistic (adj) | accurately representing what is natural or real; accepting things as they are in fact Exp: You should be more realistic or your heart could be broken. |
| (to) recommend (v) | to advise or suggest Exp: I highly recommend you watch this movie. I am sure you’ll love it. |
| regular (adj) | arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern Exp: A double rainbow is a natural wonder, and it means pretty much the same thing as a regular rainbow. |
| relationship (n) | the way in which two or more people or things are connected Exp: Having a good relationship with their friends is necessary for youth. |
| relative (n) | a person connected with another by blood; a member of your family Exp: All of our uncles, aunts and other relatives are going to come for dinner tonight. |
| research (n) | the systematic investigation into and study of materials Exp: Ecem often does research on her tablet computer. |
| respect (n) | a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievement Exp: We must respect the elder people. |
| respectful (adj) | showing admiration for someone or something Exp: We should also be respectful of our friends. |
| (to) reward (v) | to give a thing in recognition of service, effort or achievement Exp: I think you should first teach your daughters the importance of helping and reward them when they do some chores. |
| rhythm (n) | a strong pattern of sounds, words or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing Exp: I love his voice and the rhythm in his songs. |
| (to) roast (v) | to cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged Exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire Exp: We like roasting our marshmallows for dessert on the fire. |
| rope (n) | a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of nylon or similar material Exp: How does Mr. Clinton feel when he moves on the rope? |
| ridiculous (adj) | extremely silly or unreasonable; absurd; nonsense Exp: Rose thinks biographical books are ridiculous. |
| rule (n) | An accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done Exp: Obey the Internet safety rules. |
| sacred (night) (adj) | connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose Exp: Muslims have got a few sacred nights every year. They pray God and make their wishes on those days. |
| school subjects (n) | school lessons Exp: My favourite school subjects are English and Literature. What about yours? |
| self disciplined (adj) | having the ability of controlling one’s feelings and overcoming one’s weakness Exp: My son owns his success to his self disciplined life style. |
| sensitive (adj) | *easily hurt, damaged, or upset by the things people say or do*delicately aware of the attitudes and feelings of others Exp: People should be more sensitive about the environment. |
| (to) set goals (v) | to fulfil the aims Exp: 75.4% of the teenagers set goals for themselves. |
| (to) shake hands (v) | to greet Exp: I saw my friends shaking their hands. |
| similarity (n) | the fact that people or things look or are the same Exp: What are the similarities and differences when you compare yourself with your best friend? |
| (to) skate (v) | to move or make a particular movement on a surface using skates Exp: I skate five times a week. What about you? |
| skydiving (n) | the sport of jumping from an airplane and typically executing a prolonged free fall before deploying a parachute Exp: Would you rather go hang-gliding over the sea or go skydiving? |
| sleeping bag (n) | a warm lined padded bag to sleep in, especially when camping Exp: You should take your sleeping bags with you because we are going to stay outside. |
| snob (n) | a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seek to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior Exp: I dislike insulting others. I'm not a snob. |
| (do) squat (n) | compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks Exp: I always do squat 20 times every day. |
| store (n) | a business establishment where usually diversified goods are kept for retail sale Exp: The teenagers prefer shopping in stores than online. |
| (to) surf the Internet (v) | to search something on the Internet Exp: She doesn’t watch TV a lot, but she surfs the Internet. |
| surprisingly (adv) | in a way that cause surprise, un Expectedly Exp: Surprisingly, I got the highest grade in the exam. |
| (to) take a bath (v) | to have a shower Exp: I brush my teeth, take a bath and get dressed for school in the mornings. |
| techno music (n) | the music with a style of fast, heavy electronic dance music, typically with few or no vocals. Exp: I love listening to techno music. I often go to my favourite band’s concert. |
| teen life (n) | life of a person aged between 13 and 19 years Exp: Families have difficulty in understanding teen life. The generation gap makes it more challenging. |
| teenager (n) | a person aged between 13 and 19 years Exp: 37% of the teenagers go shopping more than twice a month. |
| terrific (adj) | extremely good, excellent Exp: I prefer hip-hop concerts, I think they’re terrific. |
| to be honest (phrase) | used when telling what you really think Exp: And to be honest, I never listen to pop music. I can’t stand it. I think it’s unbearable. |
| torch (n) | a flashlight; a portable battery-powered electric lamp Exp: The electricity was gone. Have you got a torch? |
| (to) train (v) | to teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through sustained practice and instruction Exp: I am training her to take over my job when I retire. |
| training (n) | the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behaviour Exp: With the right training, I’m sure everybody can do it. |
| trekking (n) | a long journey, typically on foot Exp: First of all, we go trekking and take photos. Then we make a campfire and enjoy the nature. |
| twice (adv) | two times Exp: I visit my parents twice a month. |
| types /kinds of music (n) | a category of people or things having common characteristics Exp: A: What types / kinds of music do you like?B: Pop music is my favourite. |
| typical / ordinary / usual (adj) | with no special or distinctive features; normal Exp: A typical / usual / An ordinary day in my life starts at about 7:00. |
| unbearable (adj) | not able to be endured or tolerated Exp: Peter thinks heavy metal is unbearable so he hates it. |
| (to) write a comment (v) | to write a verbal or written remark Expressing an opinion or reaction Exp: Please, write a comment about our product on our Facebook page and share your ideas about it. |
| wonderful (adj) | inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous Exp: The river has also a wonderful scenery. I love it. |
| youth (n) | the period between childhood and adult age Exp: In youth we learn, in age we understand. |
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