VOCABULARY INDEX

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BOOK 1
LESSON 1

term Class Definition/Explanation

0-20 Nbr Numere numbers
alphabet N Alfabet letters aA to zZ
be v a fi to exist (is/are)
book n Carte collection of papers fastened together to be read or written on
chair n Scaun piece of furniture used for sitting
circle v Cerc to draw a circle around something
classroom n Clasă a room where classes meet
clock n Ceas an instrument for showing/measuring time
close v a închide to shut
door n Uşă a flat, movable surface which opens and closes entrances
example n Exemplu something to be copied
Fine, thanks. e bine, mulţumesc a polite response to a question of health, comfort
go (to) v a merge (înspre) to proceed/move in the direction of
Good
e bună ziua, bună dimineaţa an expression of greeting
morning/afternoon.
Hello e Salut informal greeting
How are you? e ce mai faci? greeting used when meeting again
is/was v este/a fost to be/exist (used with he, she, it)
it r Acesta that thing, group, idea, etc. already mentioned
it's t acesta este it + is
lab n Laborator room for listening to/ speaking language
letter n Literă symbol of the alphabet
listen (to) v a asculta to give attention in hearing
look (at) v a privi (spre) to observe; direct eyes to
my j al meu possessive form of I
My name is… e numele meu este self-introduction
name n Nume word by which a person, thing, or class is known
notebook n Caiet book of papers for notes
number n Număr symbol/word which shows how many
Okay. Good-bye. e bine. la revedere All right. Farewell.
one j Unu being a single thing
open v a deschide to cause/become open
page n Pagină one side of a piece of book paper
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term Class Definition/Explanation
pen n toc, stilou device for writing with ink
pencil n Creion device for writing/drawing with graphite
picture n Desen a painted/drawn image of scene/person
please i te rog polite request
repeat v a repeta to say again
See you later. e ne vedem mai tîrziu Goodbye, for now.
sir n Domn respectful form of address to men
small letter n literă mică lower case letters
table n Masă furniture having flat top set on legs
that p Acela any object farther away
that's t acela este that + is
the j articol definit definite article
this R Acesta demonstrative pronoun
to p Spre movement toward/in the direction of
what r Ce which thing or event
what's t cum este what + is
What's your name? e cum te cheamă request for your name object
window n Fereastră a glass opening in a door/building which lets in light and air
word n Cuvînt a written/spoken sound for communication
write/wrote v A scri/ a scris to form words/letters on a surface
your j al tău possessive singular of your
zero j Zero the symbol 0
zero — twenty n zero – douăzeci numbers

BOOK 1
LESSON 2

21-100 nbr 1 2 numbers

am/was v 1 2 be/exist (used with I)
and c 1 2 plus/in addition/also
are/were v 1 2 be/exist (used with you/they)
barber/barbers n 1 2 a person who cuts men/boys hair
cook/cooks n 1 2 person(s) who prepares food
doctor/doctors n 1 2 a person who takes care of sick people
don't m 1 2 negative command
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her j 1 2 possessive form of she
Her name is (Mary). e 1 2 identifying a female and her name
his j 1 2 possessive form of he
His name is (Bob). e 1 2 identifying a man and his name
H-P; h-p 1 2 letters of the alphabet
I r 1 2 pronoun for person writing, speaking, etc.; me
I'm t 1 2 I + am
mechanic(s) n 1 2 person who repairs cars
pilot(s) n 1 2 a person who flies a plane
radio(s) n 1 2 device for receiving/listening to radio signals
recorder(s) n 1 2 device for copying sounds for future use
student(s) n 1 2 one who studies/is enrolled in a class
tape(s) n 1 2 recorded material on thin magnetized ribbon
teacher(s) n 1 2 instructor/professor
television(s) n 1 2 device receives transmitted sounds/images
these r 1 2 demonstrative pronoun (plural)
those r 1 2 demonstrative pronoun (plural)
TV ab 1 2 television
What's her name? e 1 2 request for woman's name
What's his name? e 1 2 request for man's name
you r 1 2 singular/plural; the one being addressed
you're t 1 2 you + are

BOOK 1
LESSON 3

Aa-Zz 1 3 letters of the alphabet

aren't t 1 3 are + not
cent n 1 3 a penny
dime n 1 3 coin equal to ten cents
dollar n 1 3 a unit of money in the U.S. equal to 100 cents
half dollar n 1 3 coin equal to 50 cents
he r 1 3 man, boy, male
he's t 1 3 he + is
isn't t 1 3 is + not
money n 1 3 coins/paper notes
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nickel n 1 3 five cents
no a 1 3 nay; not so
not a 1 3 in no manner (expresses negative statements)
penny n 1 3 one cent; coin
quarter n 1 3 coin equal to 25 cents
she r 1 3 subject form used for a female
she's r 1 3 she + is
spell v 1 3 to name the order of letters in a word
student control number n 1 3 identification number for students
they r 1 3 persons previously mentioned
they're t 1 3 they + are
we r 1 3 everyone, including you
we're t 1 3 we + are
yes a 1 3 expressing agreement, consent

BOOK 1
LESSON 4

at p 1 4 on/near time of
blackboard n 1 4 smooth black surface for writing with chalk; chalkboard
box n 1 4 a stiff container for holding solids, usually with a lid
calendar n 1 4 chart showing days and months of the year
chalkboard n 1 4 smooth green/black surface for writing
day n 1 4 a period of 24 hours
desk n 1 4 table for reading, writing, or doing business
dialog n 1 4 a conversation between two or more people
Friday n 1 4 6th day of the week
in p 1 4 location
It's (10:30). e 1 4 used when telling time(used with hour and minutes)
map n 1 4 a drawing representing countries, town, rivers, etc.
Monday n 1 4 2nd day of the week
o'clock a 1 4 according to/of the clock
on p 1 4 in contact with; supported by
put/put/put v 1 4 to set/place
Saturday n 1 4 seventh/last day of the week
sit/sat (down) v 1 4 to take a seat/occupy a chair
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sound n 1 4 what can be heard; a sensation in the ear
stand/stood (up) v 1 4 to rise to upright position on your feet
Sunday n 1 4 1st day of the week
Thursday n 1 4 5th day of the week
time n 1 4 precise instant in hours/minutes
today n 1 4 the present day
tomorrow n 1 4 the day following today
Tuesday n 1 4 3rd day of the week
under p 1 4 below; beneath surface of
wall n 1 4 upright structure used to support/divide (rooms)
Wednesday n 1 4 4th day of the week
week n 1 4 7 days/Sunday through Saturday

BOOK 2
LESSON 1

alphabet n 2 letters aA to zZ
and c 2 plus/in addition/also
angry j 2 filled with anger (a strong feeling of displeasure)
boy n 2 a young male child
brother n 2 a male having the same parents as another person
bye i 2 good bye
child/children n 2 young human being(s); sons and daughters
cold j 2 not warm; having a lower than usual temperature
consonant n 2 a letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel
dad n 2 informal word for father
family n 2 a group of people related by blood or marriage especially parent
and child
father n 2 a male parent
friend n 2 a person one knows well and is fond of
girl n 2 a young female child
Glad to meet you. e 2 a polite reply used with introductions
happy j 2 feeling pleasure and contentment
Hi i 2 informal greeting
hot j 2 having a relatively high temperature
let's t 2 let + us, suggestion
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man/men n 2 fully grown human male(s)
Miss n 2 unmarried woman
mother n 2 female parent
Mr. ab 2 Mister/title of married/unmarried man
Mrs. ab 2 title of married woman
Ms. ab 2 title of woman whose marital status is not known
Nice to meet you. e 2 rejoinder
now a 2 at the present
old j 2 having lived a long time; not young
or c 2 an alternative/different choice
sad j 2 not happy; sorrowful
sick j 2 ill; infected with disease
sister n 2 female related to one by having same parents
tired j 2 without strength or energy
too a 2 also
very a 2 extremely
vowel n 2 letter representing speech sound (a, e, i, o, u)
well j 2 not sick
What time is it? e 2 request for hour and minute of the day
woman/women n 2 fully grown human female(s)
young j 2 not old

BOOK 2 LESSON 2
Air Force n 2 a branch of the military
an j 2 indefinite article before a vowel
answer n 2 a reply to a question, letter, etc.
ask v 2 to request information, favors, answers
at p 2 place
barracks n 2 building(s) for lodging personnel
base n 2 military installation
bed n 2 a piece of furniture made to be slept on/in
belong(s) to v 2 to be the property of
big j 2 large in size
building n 2 a usually permanent structure with walls and a roof
bulletin board n 2 a board on the wall where special notices are placed
bus n 2 a large passenger vehicle
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bus stop n 2 a place where buses stop for passengers
BX n 2 Base Exchange; a military store
commissary n 2 a food store for military personnel
dining hall n 2 mess hall; a place where meals are served
dispensary n 2 a place where medical care and medication is given out
Excuse me, please. e 2 Pardon me, (a polite expression)
hospital n 2 medical treatment facility
inside a 2 indoors; in a building
It belongs to (....) e 2 It's the property of....
library n 2 building where books are kept for public use
locator n 2 place on military base which locates personnel on base
mess hall n 2 eating area for military
office n 2 place where business affairs take place
our j 2 belonging to us; possessive plural
outside a 2 outdoors; not inside
question n 2 an inquiry
room n 2 living/working quarters
schedule n 2 a list of times when things are usually done
Sgt ab 2 sergeant: Army, AF, MC NCO(E-4 AF,E-5 Army, MC)
small j 2 little/tiny in size
snack bar n 2 place where snacks are served at a counter
Thank you. e 2 interjection; expression of gratitude
their j 2 belonging to them; possessive plural
thousand j 2 1,000
where a 2 in/at what place
whose r 2 possessive form of who
your j 2 possessive plural of you

BOOK 2 LESSON 3
an j 2 indefinite article before a vowel
apple n 2 a type of fruit
banana n 2 a usually sweet, yellow fruit
beef n 2 meat from cow or steer
bored j 2 not interested in what is being said/done, etc.
bread n 2 a common food made of baked flour
breakfast n 2 the first meal of the day
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buy v 2 to purchase; to get something by using money
cherry n 2 a small, soft, usually red fruit
chicken n 2 a common farm bird and its meat
coffee n 2 a type of hot drink
come v 2 to arrive
come on v 2 to hurry
dinner n 2 the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
drink v 2 to swallow a liquid
drinks n 2 liquids or refreshment
eat v 2 to put food in the mouth and swallow
egg(s) n 2 food from chickens often eaten for breakfast
fish n 2 flesh of water creatures
food n 2 nourishment for bodily growth; meat, fruit, vegetables, etc.
fruit n 2 the edible part of a tree/bush which contains seeds
here a 2 at/in or to this place
hungry j 2 needing nourishment
juice n 2 liquid drink
just a 2 only
lamb n 2 meat from sheep
lunch n 2 a meal in the middle of the day
meal n 2 a time to eat; breakfast, lunch, supper
meat n 2 animal flesh used for food
milk n 2 white liquid secreted by mammals used as food
movie(s) n 2 a showing of a motion picture
nothing r 2 not anything
nothing much e 2 not much; very little
now a 2 at the present time
orange n 2 reddish-yellow citrus fruit
pear n 2 greenish-yellow fruit
pork n 2 meat of pig used as food
to comprehend meaning of words/symbols; speak aloud the
read v 2
written words of something
rice n 2 grain sized food
salad n 2 a dish, usually cold, of vegetables, fruits, meats, etc.
study v 2 to engage in study; learn; consider attentively
talk v 2 to deliver or express in speech; speak
tea n 2 drink/refreshment
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to p 2 movement toward/in the direction of
watch v 2 to look at someone/something
water n 2 a clear liquid which falls to the earth as rain
What are (you) doing? e 2 request for information about activity

BOOK 2
LESSON 4

answer n 2 4 a reply to a question, letter, etc.

answer v 2 4 to reply to a question, letter, etc.
ask v 2 4 to request information, favors, answers
check v 2 4 to examine to see if something is correct
correct j 2 4 right, without mistakes
daughter n 2 4 someone's female child
different j 2 4 not the same/alike
do v 2 4 to perform an action
homework n 2 4 work to be done at home
husband n 2 4 the man to whom a woman is married
Me, too. e 2 4 So am I; I am, also
money n 2 4 money in amounts over $1.00
right j 2 4 correct
same j 2 4 not different; alike in every way
son n 2 4 a person's male child
time n 2 4 precise instant in hours/minutes
who r 2 4 which/what person(s)?
wife/wives n 2 4 the woman a man is married to
wrong j 2 4 incorrect; mistaken; not right
You're welcome. e 2 4 a polite expression used when you are thanked for something

BOOK 3
LESSON 1

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a.m. ab 3 1 before noon (ante meridian)
after p 3 1 at a later time
afternoon n 3 1 the period between midday and sunset
at p 3 1 during
before p 3 1 earlier than
group of students being taught together; period of time students
class n 3 1
are taught
do v 3 1 auxiliary
does v 3 1 do (3rd person singular)
doesn't t 3 1 does + not
don't t 3 1 do + not
early a 3 1 before the usual/expected time
early j 3 1 happening before the usual time
evening n 3 1 the end of the day and early part of the night
every j 3 1 each of all of two or more
get dressed e 3 1 put clothes on
get/got up v 3 1 to rise from bed; to leave your bed
hungry j 3 1 have a desire for food
in p 3 1 during a time period
late a 3 1 toward the end of a period
late j 3 1 coming after the usual/ expected time
lesson n 3 1 exercise for a student to learn
midnight n 3 1 2400 hours
morning n 3 1 first part of a day up to noon
night n 3 1 period of darkness from sunset to sunrise
noon n 3 1 1200 hours
shave v 3 1 to cut off hair from the body with a razor
shower n 3 1 a bath given by spraying water over the body
sleep/slept v 3 1 to rest in sleep
snack n 3 1 small amount of food eaten between regular meals
swim/swam v 3 1 to move through water by arm/leg movements
take a shower e 3 1 to bathe/wash in a shower
thirsty j 3 1 needing water/fluid to drink

BOOK 3
LESSON 2
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airplane n 3 2 a type of aircraft
always a 3 2 at all times; forever
car n 3 2 automobile
French fries n 3 2 fried thin potato slices
hamburger n 3 2 a cooked beef sandwich
has v 3 2 3rd person singular, present tense to have
have v 3 2 to hold/own/possess
have (food) for (meal) e 3 2 to eat/drink something
hear v 3 2 to receive and understand sounds by using the ears
how often a 3 2 frequency/number of times
I don't know. e 3 2 the answer is unknown
know v 3 2 to recognize/distinguish
language n 3 2 human speech
learn v 3 2 to get knowledge by studying
leave v 3 2 to depart
never a 3 2 not ever; at no time
on p 3 2 at the time of
plane n 3 2 airplane
say v 3 2 to speak; express in words
see/saw/seen v 3 2 to perceive with the eyes
sometimes a 3 2 occasionally
Spanish n 3 2 language spoken in Spain and Latin America
speak/spoke v 3 2 to talk; communicate by talking
take (a bus) e 3 2 to travel by bus
taxi n 3 2 auto in which passengers are carried for a fare
train n 3 2 connected railroad cars pulled by locomotive
truck n 3 2 vehicle usually used for hauling loads
want v 3 2 to wish for; desire
What language(s) do
e 3 2 request for linguistic background information
you speak?
when a 3 2 at what time

BOOK 3
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LESSON 3

ago a 3 3 in the past

answer sheet n 3 3 paper onto which answers are to be put
choose v 3 3 to select; to select something from a group
country n 3 3 a nation, including its land and people
dictionary n 3 3 an alphabetically arranged book of words and their meanings
hour n 3 3 60 minutes; one of 24 parts of a day
how many a 3 3 amount; quantity
in p 3 3 within a time limit
last j 3 3 most recent
look up v 3 3 to find in a book
many (How many...?) e 3 3 quantity/amount
mark v 3 3 to put a mark/line/dot on something
memorize v 3 3 to commit to memory by studying
minute n 3 3 60 seconds
month n 3 3 approximately 30 days; 1/12th of a year
next j 3 3 immediately following
quiz n 3 3 test; exam
review v 3 3 to look at again; restudy; reexamine
second n 3 3 1/60 of a minute
select v 3 3 to choose; pick out
Spain n 3 3 country in southwestern Europe
test n 3 3 exam
test booklet n 3 3 book with test questions inside
Venezuela n 3 3 a country in northern South America
was v 3 3 past tense of be (singular)
were v 3 3 past tense of be (plural)
What country (are you)
e 3 3 request for information about your citizenship
from?
Where (is she) from? e 3 3 What is her origin?
year n 3 3 365 days; 12 months
yesterday a 3 3 on the day before today; recently
Zaire n 3 3 central African country

BOOK 3
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LESSON 4

airman/airmen n 3 4 enlisted man/woman in AF (E-2)

all right a 3 4 satisfactory; unhurt; correct
Army n 3 4 a branch of the military
bad j 3 4 not good
captain n 3 4 Air Force officer (O-3)
civilian n 3 4 a person who is not in the military
drive v 3 4 to operate a vehicle
driver n 3 4 one who drives a vehicle
enlisted j 3 4 military person below the officer ranks
fly/flew v 3 4 to pilot an aircraft; travel by aircraft
good j 3 4 having a favorable character; opposite of bad
here a 3 4 at/in this place
Here (they) are. e 3 4 expression to point to something/someone
Here it is. e 3 4 at this place; over here
London n 3 4 capital city of England
military n 3 4 armed forces
Navy n 3 4 branch of military
new j 3 4 having been made a short time ago
officer n 3 4 military position of authority
right now a 3 4 immediately
sailor n 3 4 enlisted Navy man
short j 3 4 opposite tall; little in height
soldier n 3 4 enlisted man; army member
tall j 3 4 higher in stature than average
there a 3 4 at/in that place
There it is. e 3 4 at that place; over there
walk v 3 4 to go on foot at a moderate pace
want (to) v 3 4 to desire (to)
work n 3 4 occupation
work v 3 4 to labor

BOOK 4
LESSON 1
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again a 4 1 another time; once more
all j 4 1 the whole amount/quantity of
ball n 4 1 a round object used in games
baseball n 4 1 a game played with a bat and ball
basketball n 4 1 a game played with a ball and a basket
Chicago n 4 1 a city in the midwestern U.S.
city n 4 1 a large town with many people and businesses
clean/cleaned (up) v 4 1 to free from dirt
cook/cooked v 4 1 to prepare food for eating using heat
Dallas n 4 1 city in north central Texas
did v 4 1 past tense of do
didn't t 4 1 did + not
downtown a 4 1 the business center of a city/town
end/ended v 4 1 to finish; to stop
football n 4 1 game played with a ball and goal posts
game n 4 1 a form of sport or play
Houston n 4 1 U.S. city in southeast Texas
like (to) v 4 1 to enjoy
live/lived v 4 1 to have your home in a particular place
long a 4 1 covering a certain time
New York n 4 1 city in northeast U.S.
play/played/played v 4 1 to take part in a game or sport
restaurant n 4 1 place where meals are bought and eaten
show n 4 1 program for entertainment
soccer n 4 1 a game of football played by kicking a ball
sport n 4 1 a game/activity done for fun or exercise
start (to) v 4 1 to begin; commence
tennis n 4 1 a game played with rackets, a ball, and a net
town n 4 1 where people live/work; a small city
visit n 4 1 time spent in a place or with a person
visit/visited v 4 1 to go and spend time in a place or with a person

BOOK 3
LESSON 1
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begin/began v 4 2 to start
break n 4 2 a period of rest
bring/brought v 4 2 to take with oneself to a place; to carry
butt can n 4 2 can (usually red) where used cigarettes are put
cap n 4 2 a flat, close fitting head-covering
cigarette n 4 2 rolled tobacco used by smokers
false j 4 2 not true
gold j 4 2 a color
I.D. card n 4 2 identification card
identification n 4 2 something that proves who you are
It's 2210 hours. e 4 2 It's ten after ten p.m. It's 10:10 p.m.
major n 4 2 rank 0-4 Army, AF, USMC
name tag n 4 2 label bearing a name
naval j 4 2 pertaining to the navy
on time e 4 2 at the right time
pack n 4 2 a box (of cigarettes)
post n 4 2 an Army installation
rank n 4 2 official military rank
razor n 4 2 a device used to remove hair from the body
report v 4 2 to tell a supervisor you are present and ready for work
salute v 4 2 to greet an officer by raising the right hand to the forehead
second lieutenant n 4 2 low ranking Army, AF, USMC officer (0-1)
sergeant n 4 2 NCO rank (E-4 to E-9) Army, AF, USMC
Sgt ab 4 2 sergeant Army, AF, MC NCO
silver j 4 2 a color
smoke v 4 2 to put a lit cigar/cigarette/pipe in mouth
stripe n 4 2 bands of color
take a break e 4 2 to stop working, to rest/relax for a short time
true j 4 2 yes; according to fact
uniform n 4 2 distinctive clothing worn by military personnel
with p 4 2 by means of

BOOK 4
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LESSON 3

apostrophe n 4 3 punctuation mark (')

asleep j 4 3 sleeping
awake j 4 3 not sleeping
belt n 4 3 a band worn around waist
blouse n 4 3 shirt worn by women
boots n 4 3 a kind of shoe which covers the ankle
can/can't m 4 3 permission/ability
cannot m 4 3 inability
clothes n 4 3 pants, shirts, dresses, etc.
coat n 4 3 a type of clothing usually worn to keep warm; jacket
contraction n 4 3 shortened word with an apostrophe
dress n 4 3 woman's clothing that covers from shoulders to knees or below
fall asleep e 4 3 to go into a state of sleep
gloves n 4 3 garment used to cover the hand and fingers
hat n 4 3 cap with complete brim
indent v 4 3 to put a space at the beginning of a paragraph
jacket n 4 3 short coat
may m 4 3 permission
must m 4 3 obligation/necessity
necktie n 4 3 tied band worn around neck, under collar
pants/trousers/slacks n 4 3 two-legged outer garment extending from waist to ankles
paragraph n 4 3 distinct written section usually indented
period n 4 3 punctuation mark (.)
punctuation n 4 3 marks used to divide sentences (. , etc.)
put/put on v 4 3 to cover the body with clothes; apply
question mark n 4 3 punctuation mark (?)
scarf n 4 3 a piece of cloth worn around head or neck for decoration/warmth
sentence n 4 3 grammatically selfcontained speech unit
shirt n 4 3 man's garment worn above the waist
shoes n 4 3 outer covering for the feet, usually of leather
skirt n 4 3 women's garment that hangs from the waist
slacks n 4 3 pants/trousers
socks n 4 3 a soft covering for the foot and lower leg
statement n 4 3 sentence
stockings n 4 3 close fitting foot and leg covering for women
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suit n 4 3 a set of clothes with a jacket and pants or skirt made of the same
material
sweater n 4 3 a knitted garment used to keep warm
take/took off v 4 3 to remove
tie n 4 3 necktie
trousers n 4 3 pants; slacks
T-shirt n 4 3 usually collarless shirt or undershirt
wake up/woke up v 4 3 to stop sleeping
wear/wore v 4 3 to have on clothing
well a 4 3 in a good way

BOOK 4
LESSON 4

autumn n 4 4 fall; cool season between summer and winter

black j 4 4 the darkest color, like night
blue j 4 4 the color of the sky on a clear day
brown j 4 4 the color of the earth
clerk n 4 4 a person who works in a store
color n 4 4 various portions of the light spectrum, i.e., red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, indigo, violet
cool j 4 4 not warm; pleasantly cold
cost/cost v 4 4 to have (an amount of money) as a price
dance n 4 4 a party with music and dancing
dance v 4 4 to move to music
fall n 4 4 the cool season between summer and winter; autumn
green j 4 4 color of leaves and grass
headphone n 4 4 used to listen to tapes privately
headset n 4 4 same as headphone
help v 4 4 to do something for someone; to aid
Here (you) are. e 4 4 here's what you want
How much...? e 4 4 What is the price?
music n 4 4 combination of tones to form expressive compositions
orange j 4 4 a color, reddish yellow
over here e 4 4 near, on this side
over there e 4 4 in the distance, on that side
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pink j 4 4 light, red color

purple j 4 4 bluish-red color

rainbow n 4 4 multicolored arc caused by sunlight refraction in rain or mist
record v 4 4 to copy music/voices for future use
red j 4 4 the color of blood
season n 4 4 a period of time marked by changes in weather
sell/sold v 4 4 to give goods in exchange for money
spring n 4 4 the warm season between winter and summer
store n 4 4 a shop; a place which sells goods
summer n 4 4 the hot season between spring and fall
take/took v 4 4 to carry from one place to another; to buy
that j 4 4 demonstrative adjective; farther away
the day after tomorrow e 4 4 two days into the future
the day before yesterday e 4 4 two days ago
these j 4 4 demonstrative adjective (plural)
this j 4 4 demonstrative adjective
those j 4 4 demonstrative adjective (plural)
warm j 4 4 moderately hot; not too hot and not too cold
white j 4 4 the color of milk and snow
winter n 4 4 the cold season between autumn (fall) and spring
yellow j 4 4 a color like ripe lemons or butter

BOOK 5
LESSON 1
about p relating to; on the subject of
ankle n the joint between the foot and the leg
arm n the part of the body between the shoulder and wrist
body n the head, arms, legs, and trunk of a person/animal
bone n the hard parts of the body which make up the skeleton
date n the number of the day, month, year
ear n the organ on the sides of the head for hearing
eighth j 8th
elbow n the joint where the arm bends
eleventh j 11th

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eye n the sense organ for sight

eyebrow n hair that grows on the bony arch over the eyes
eyelash n hair that grows on the edge of the eyelid
eyelid n the skin that covers the eye and opens and closes
fifth j 5th
finger n one of the movable parts of the hand which has joints
fingernail n the flat hard piece that covers the fronts of the fingers
first — twelfth j lst — 12th
foot/feet n a movable part of the body below the ankle
fourth j 4th
hand n the movable part at the end of the arm, including the fingers
head n part of body which contains the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, the brain, etc.
heel n the back part of the foot
hurt/hurt v to feel pain
knee n the middle joint of the leg
large j big
last j final
last a at the end; conclusively
left j on or belonging to the left side of body
leg n limb above the foot used for walking and supporting the body
limb n an arm or leg
lip n part of the mouth
long j measuring a large amount in length
medicine n a substance used for treating disease/controlling pain; medication
mouth n opening through which food passes into the body
move v to change position
muscle n body tissue
nail n finger/toe; flat, hard covering on end/top of toes/fingers
neck n the part of the body which joins the head and shoulders
next a the one after this one
ninth j 9th
nose n the facial organ for smelling and breathing
of p during
one r any person or thing
order n the special way in which things are arranged
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ordinal j showing position/order: 1st, 2nd, etc.

part n any of the pieces into which something is divided

point to v to use a finger to indicate direction/ position
right j on or belonging to the left side of the body
second j 2nd
seventh j 7th
short j opposite long; little in length
shoulder n the joint connecting the arm with the body
sixth j 6th
skin n the tissue covering the body from which hair may grow
sore j painful or aching (due to illness or overuse)
take medicine e to use medicine
take/took v to consume; to use
tenth j 10th
then a next
third j 3rd
throat n a passage from the back of the mouth down inside the neck
thumb n short, thick finger set apart from the other four
toe n one of the five parts on the end of each foot
toenail n the nail on the toe
tongue n movable, muscular mouth structure
touch v to feel or press with a part of the body, usually the hands or fingers
trunk n the human body not including the head and limbs
twelfth j 12th
What's the matter? e what's wrong
What's wrong? e what's the problem
which j used in questions when a choice is to be made
wrist n joint between hand and the lower part of the arm

BOOK 5
LESSON 2

a few j not many; some (used with count nouns)

a little j a small amount/quantity (used with noncount nouns)
a lot of j a large amount/quantity (used with count, noncount nouns)
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any j some; even the smallest amount/number

barbershop n a business where men and boys get their hair cut
bathroom n a room with a toilet and/or tub/shower
birthday n the day/anniversary of someone's birth
brush n an instrument for grooming hair or brushing teeth
brush v to clean/smooth with a brush
butter n a thick, yellowish product made from milk or cream
can m possibility
cannot m impossibility
can't t for cannot
chalk n a soft type of rock used for writing on chalkboard
change v to replace or make different
clean j not dirty
comb n usually a piece of plastic used to arrange hair
comb v to use a comb to arrange the hair
dirty j not clean
drugstore n pharmacy; store where medicine is sold
dry v to remove the water/ moisture from something
face n front of the head from chin to hair
get/got v to obtain, acquire
grocery store n a store that sells food and household goods
hair n threadlike growth on the head, body
haircut n having your hair cut/styled
lots of j many, much
mirror n reflecting surface
need (to) v to have a need for (to)
only a just
pepper n hot, ground seasoning
pocket n bag/pouch sewn into clothing
rinse v to wash in clean water to remove soap, dirt, etc.
salt n white crystalline seasoning added for flavor
shampoo n liquid soap used for washing hair
sink n basin, as in kitchen, for washing/drainage
soap n a product used with water for washing
some j a certain amount; a little
soup n a kind of liquid food with small pieces of meat/ fish/ vegetables
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subject n field of knowledge; something being considered

sugar n a usually white substance used to make food/drinks sweet

there + be e used to show that someone or something exists/ happens
(nonreferential)
thing n an object
toilet n seat-like bowl in bathroom used for eliminating body waste
toilet paper n soft paper for cleaning after toilet use
tooth/teeth n hard bony object(s) in mouth used for biting/chewing/etc.
toothbrush n a small brush used for cleaning teeth
toothpaste n a substance used for cleaning teeth
topic n subject
towel n a piece of cloth used for drying things
wash v to clean with water or other liquid
washcloth n small cloth for washing the face and body
thirteenth j 13th
fourteenth j 14th
fifteenth j 15th
sixteenth j 16th
seventeenth j 17th
eighteenth j 18th
nineteenth j 19th
twentieth j 20th
twenty-first j 21st
twenty-second j 22nd
twenty-third j 23rd
twenty-fourth j 24th
twenty-fifth j 25th
twenty-ninth j 29th
twenty-sixth j 26th
twenty-eighth j 28th
twenty-seventh j 27th
thirtieth j 30th

BOOK 5
LESSON 3
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airline n a company which provides air travel services
airport n place where aircraft land and take off
arrival n the act of arriving
arrive v to reach a place
button n a small round/flat object used to fasten clothes
button v to close or fasten with buttons
call v to talk by telephone
come/came back v to return
cuff n the end of a sleeve
customer n person who buys things from a store
depart v to leave; to go away
departure n the act of leaving
doorknob n a handle used for opening/closing a door
first a before all others
flight n a trip by plane
from p starting at
gate n an entrance
go/went back v to return
graduate v to complete school or a course
graduation n a ceremony where you receive a diploma
handle n part of an object especially made for holding/opening it
in p use after (no more than)
instructions n directions which tell how to do something
key n a device used for locking/unlocking doors, engines, etc.
knob n control button on a radio, TV, etc.
lock n an apparatus used to close and fasten something with a key
lock v to use a key to close and fasten a door
make a reservation e to reserve a seat on a plane, train, etc.
meet/met v to come together by chance or plan
next to p close beside
off a not lit or operating
on a lit; in operation
one-way (ticket/fare) j going in only one direction
pack v to arrange clothes in a suitcase
phone n telephone
pick up v to go and get
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pull v to move something towards yourself

push v to move something away from yourself, sometimes with force

push-button j able to be put in operation by a button that starts/stops a machine
reservation n accommodations secured in advance
return (to) v to go back to
round-trip j a trip to a place and back again
school n a place of education for children/adults
shampoo v to wash the hair with shampoo
sharpen v to make sharp
sharpener n a device used to sharpen things
sleeve n a part of a garment which covers the arms
stop v to cease/cause to cease the moving or continuing of an activity
suitcase n a container for carrying clothes, etc., when traveling
take a trip e to travel
telephone n phone
ticket n admission
together a with one another; joined into one group
tonight a on this present night
travel agency n a business that arranges people's trips
travel agent n a person who owns/works in a travel agency
trip n journey from one place to another
turn v to move in a circular motion
turn on/off v to start/stop the flow of electricity
twin n either of two children born to the same mother at same time
will m indicates future tense
will not m negative future tense
Zipper n metal/plastic device used to fasten clothes, especially pants and jackets

BOOK 5
LESSON 4

among p in the middle of/ surrounded by three or more things

bar n a piece of candy, soap, etc., that is longer than it is wide
bean n a seed from which food or drink can be made; a vegetable
between p in the middle of two things
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bottle n glass/plastic container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
bowl n a deep, round container for holding soup, cereal, etc.
cake n a sweet, baked dessert
can n a small closed container in which foods/drinks are preserved without air
candy n a sugary snack, such as chocolate
carrot n a long, orange vegetable
cheese n a solid food made from milk solids
chocolate n a candy made from chocolate
cookie n a sweet, flat, snack/ dessert cake
corn n a yellow vegetable; maize
cup n a small round container usually with a handle which holds liquids
dessert n usually sweet food served at the end of a meal
dial n face of a telephone
dial v to make a telephone call
dial tone n sound which indicates the phone is ready for use
dish n flat, round, or oval container for holding or serving food
dozen n a group of 12
gal. ab gallon
gallon n 4 quarts; 3.78 liters
glass n container used to hold liquids for drinking
half j either of two equal parts; 50%
ham n a type of pork
have to m must; obligation
ice cream n a sweet frozen dessert made of milk/cream
kg. ab kilogram = 1000 grams
kilo/kilogram n equals 1,000 grams (approx. 2.2 lbs)
lb. ab pound
lettuce n a green vegetable used in salads
make/made v to do or construct; equal
many j lots of
much j more/most
onion n a strong smelling/tasting vegetable
ounce n measurement equal to 1/16 pound
oz ab for ounce
paper n material used for writing, covering walls, etc.
pie n baked dessert made with filling and a crust
piece n a part of a whole
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pint n a unit of measure equal to 16 fluid ounces
potato/potatoes n a root vegetable
pound n weight measurement; 0.373 kilograms
pt. ab pint
qt. ab quart
quart n a unit of measure equal to .946 liters
receiver n the part of the phone you hold to your ear
sandwich n two pieces of bread with meat, cheese, etc., between them
slice n a thin, flat piece cut from something
squash n a type of vegetable
tomato/tomatoes n a soft, red fruit eaten as a vegetable
ton n a unit of measure equal to 2,000 pounds
tube n a metal container with a cap; a hollow, pipe
vanilla n a flavoring for food
vegetable n a plant grown for food

BOOK 6
LESSON 1

change n something different

clear j without clouds
cloud n a vapor mass in the sky usually white or gray
cloudy j full of clouds
cry v to produce tears as a sign of sorrow, sadness, pain, etc.
dry j not wet
get/got lv to become; to acquire (a characteristic)
grade n score
how a state/condition; in what manner/way
nice j pleasant, kind, good
rain n water drops condensed from the atmosphere; precipitation
rain v to fall as water drops from the clouds
raincoat n water repellent coat
rainy j abounding with rain
score n a grade, as on a test
shine v to emit light
shower n rain that lasts only a short time
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sky n space around the earth and beyond
snow n white, frozen, water vapor particles
snow v to fall like snow
storm n atmospheric disturbance like rain, snow
sun n bright sphere about which the earth and other planets revolve
sunny j full of sunshine or brilliant sunlight
sunshine n light and heat from the sun
think/thought (about) v to consider; form/have in the mind
umbrella n a device used for keeping rain off your head
upset j worried, unhappy about something
weather n the condition of the atmosphere concerning temperature,
moisture
wet j not dry; moist; damp
windy j with a lot of wind

BOOK 6
LESSON 2

anything r 6 2 any one thing

anything else e 6 2 more
awful j 6 2 very bad/poor in quality
blade n 6 2 the flat cutting part of knife; the flat wide part of a propeller
boat n 6 2 small, open vessel for traveling across water
by p 6 2 through the use of
check n 6 2 restaurant bill
cut/cut v 6 2 to divide into parts with a sharp instrument
delicious j 6 2 tasting very good
fork n 6 2 an eating utensil
get/got v 6 2 to arrive
get/got in v 6 2 to arrive
get/got off v 6 2 to leave a vehicle
get/got on v 6 2 to enter a vehicle
helicopter n 6 2 aircraft with horizontally mounted blades
her r 6 2 objective form of she
him r 6 2 objective form of he
home a 6 2 at home
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home n 6 2 place of residence, e.g., house, apartment
house n 6 2 building occupied by one family or person
jet n 6 2 Plane
knife/knives n 6 2 utensil used for cutting food
later a 6 2 at a future time
leave a tip e 6 2 give a gift of money for a service
leave/left v 6 2 to allow to remain
me r 6 2 objective form of I
menu n 6 2 detailed list of foods served at a meal
napkin n 6 2 paper/cloth used while eating to protect clothes/wipe lips
nothing r 6 2 not anything; no thing
nothing else e 6 2 not anything more
order v 6 2 to request (food) be supplied
plate n 6 2 shallow dish from which food is eaten
ship n 6 2 large boat for navigating deep water
something r 6 2 some unspecified thing
something else e 6 2 a different unspecified thing
spoon n 6 2 eating implement/ utensil
sure a 6 2 certain; without a doubt
sure j 6 2 having no doubt
them r 6 2 two or more things (in the objective form)
tip/leave a tip e 6 2 to give a gratuity/money
travel v 6 2 to go from one place to another
us r 6 2 objective form of we
vehicle n 6 2 something designed for carrying, i.e., car, truck, bus, etc.
waiter n 6 2 man who serves food in a restaurant
waitress n 6 2 woman who serves food in a restaurant
without p 6 2 lacking; not having
would like (to) m 6 2 desire/want/wish (to)

BOOK 6
LESSON 3

address n 6 3 number and name of a location where someone lives, works, etc.
also a 6 3 too; besides
bank n 6 3 a place where money is kept and paid on demand
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cash v 6 3 to exchange a check/money order for cash

cash a check e 6 3 to exchange a check for cash

check n 6 3 a written order to a bank to pay money
chop down v 6 3 to cut down a tree
crowded j 6 3 filled with many people
deliver v 6 3 to take things to a person's house or place of work
driver's license n 6 3 license which allows holder to drive car
envelope n 6 3 the paper cover of a letter
finish v 6 3 to bring/come to an end; to complete
give/gave/given v 6 3 to hand over as a gift; to supply
help n 6 3 assistance; aid
identification n 6 3 evidence of identity
in line e 6 3 in a row; to be in an organized succession of people
letter n 6 3 Mail
license n 6 3 driver's license
mail n 6 3 letters, packages transported by post office
mail v 6 3 to send by mail
mailman/mailmen n 6 3 mail delivery person(s)
money order n 6 3 an order for payment of sum of money
near p 6 3 close to
package n 6 3 wrapped/boxed item; parcel
people n 6 3 persons of all nations/races; humans
pick out v 6 3 to choose
post office n 6 3 place where mail is sorted, stamps are sold, etc.
postcard n 6 3 picture card for mailing
return address n 6 3 sender's address on a letter/package
send/sent v 6 3 to dispatch; have a package delivered
show v 6 3 to exhibit; display
sign v 6 3 to write one's signature
stamp n 6 3 postage stamp
state n 6 3 political subdivision
street n 6 3 public road in a city
teller n 6 3 bank clerk who pays out/receives money
traveler's check n 6 3 check used to exchange foreign money to local currency
write a check e 6 3 to pay for with a bank draft

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BOOK 6
LESSON 4

at first e 6 4 at (in) the beginning

at last e 6 4 Finally
because c 6 4 for the reason that
but c 6 4 on the contrary
camera n 6 4 a device for taking pictures
check in v 6 4 to register; to report your arrival
check out v 6 4 to leave; to report your departure
film n 6 4 a roll of substance used to take pictures
final j 6 4 last; coming at the end
for p 6 4 Time
go sightseeing e 6 4 to go about seeing sights of interest
hotel n 6 4 an establishment providing lodging for travelers
lake n 6 4 large body of water
load v 6 4 to put (film) into(camera)
long j 6 4 Duration
mountain n 6 4 land mass higher than a hill
ocean n 6 4 body of salt water that covers 70% of the earth's surface
overnight a 6 4 during the night; the length of a night
relax v 6 4 to rest from work
rest v 6 4 to lie down; to stop being active
roll n 6 4 a cylinder
short j 6 4 brief in time
sightseeing n 6 4 looking at places of interest
smile v 6 4 to show pleasure, affection on the face
spoonful n 6 4 as much as a spoon will hold
state n 6 4 political subdivision
stay v 6 4 to dwell/live
take (a) picture(s) of e 6 4 to photograph
take a rest e 6 4 to be temporarily still or inactive
tree n 6 4 large woody plant with one trunk and many branches
vacation n 6 4 period of rest from work/school
why a 6 4 for what cause/reason/purpose
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BOOK 7
LESSON 1

alike j 7 1 like one another; the same

both j 7 1 involving the two together
circle n 7 1 a round figure
compare v 7 1 to judge things based on their similarities and differences
describe v 7 1 to tell or write about something; to picture with words
description n 7 1 statement that describes or pictures something
draw/drew v 7 1 to cause to move; to extract; to produce a likeness
edge n 7 1 part along the outside of something
fast a 7 1 rapidly; quickly
It/This is called.... e 7 1 The name of it is....
job n 7 1 profession; occupation
like p 7 1 of the same kind as
line n 7 1 a thin mark
little j 7 1 small
mathematics n 7 1 study of numbers, symbols, and shapes
mistake n 7 1 a wrong, thought, act, etc.; error
narrow j 7 1 not wide; slender
opposite a 7 1 entirely different, exactly contrary
other j 7 1 remaining one; different one; additional one
rectangle n 7 1 parallelogram with right angles
round j 7 1 shaped like a circle
shape n 7 1 form
side n 7 1 bounding line of geometric figure
slow j 7 1 not fast; moving at less than usual speed
square n 7 1 equilateral rectangle
strong j 7 1 not easily changed; having power
triangle n 7 1 figure with three sides and three angles
weak j 7 1 lacking physical strength
What do/does/did...look e 7 1 describe (its) appearance
like?
What is/are...called? e 7 1 request to name an
What is/are...like? e 7 1 describe what it is similar to
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wide j 7 1 not narrow; broad

BOOK 7LESSON 2
add v 7 2 to combine to form a sum
any r 7 2 some/one/thing/person
both r 7 2 the two together
bottom n 7 2 lowest part/place; opposite of top
center n 7 2 the middle part or point of something
circumference n 7 2 the distance around a circle
count v 7 2 to name the numbers in order, one by one or in groups; total
curved j 7 2 bent, not straight
diameter n 7 2 a straight line passing through the center of a circle
each j 7 2 every single one (of two or more) separately
easy j 7 2 not difficult
equal v 7 2 to be the same in size, number, rank, etc.
error n 7 2 mistake; something done wrong
explain v 7 2 to give the meaning of something; to make clear
explanation n 7 2 something that explains/makes clear
half/halves n 7 2 either of two equal parts of something
hard j 7 2 difficult to do or understand
heavy j 7 2 having great weight
into p 7 2 to the inside of; to the condition/form of
light j 7 2 not heavy
make a mistake e 7 2 to create/produce an error
more j 7 2 additional
multiplied by e 7 2 to find the product by multiplication
multiply/ied v 7 2 to increase
other r 7 2 the other one; some other one
plus p 7 2 added to
price n 7 2 cost
problem n 7 2 a question proposed for solution
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radius n 7 2 line/ from the center of a circle to the outside edge
some r 7 2 certain, unspecified quantity/number
straight j 7 2 not crooked or bent
subtract v 7 2 to take away/deduct
than c 7 2 in comparison to
top n 7 2 opposite of bottom; highest part/region
total n 7 2 sum; total of addition
understand/understood v 7 2 to grasp/perceive the meaning of

BOOK 7
LESSON 3

above p 7 3 over; higher than

absent j 7 3 not in class/here/school
animal n 7 3 living creature having senses and ability to move itself
around p 7 3 so as to encircle
back j 7 3 of the back/rear
back n 7 3 rear/reverse of something
backyard n 7 3 area behind the house
below p 7 3 under; in a lower place/position
bird n 7 3 a creature with wings and feathers which can usually fly
by p 7 3 near/next to
cat n 7 3 a small feline, house pet
climb v 7 3 to go from a lower to a higher position
dog n 7 3 a canine house pet
earth n 7 3 planet/world we live on
fence n 7 3 a wire or wooden wall used to divide two areas of land
flower n 7 3 the beautiful, colored part of a plant which produces seeds
front j 7 3 at/near/in/on the part facing forward
front n 7 3 the forward part/surface of something; a position ahead
garage n 7 3 a building for cars
gate n 7 3 a passage through a fence
grass n 7 3 green plants with narrow leaves growing in meadows or lawns
high j 7 3 point well above the ground
hill n 7 3 raised part of earth's surface not as high as a mountain
land n 7 3 solid part of earth's surface; ground/soil
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leaf/leaves n 7 3 flat, thin, green parts of plants
low j 7 3 opposite high
moon n 7 3 earth's revolving satellite
next to p 7 3 close beside
over p 7 3 position above
past j 7 3 gone by, ended
past n 7 3 an earlier time
present j 7 3 existing in attendance
present n 7 3 existing/happening now; right now
rear j 7 3 in back of; in the back
rear n 7 3 not front; position at the back
river n 7 3 natural flowing stream of water
roof n 7 3 outside top covering of a building
run/ran v 7 3 to move swiftly
star n 7 3 any luminous heavenly body
world n 7 3 earth
yard n 7 3 the ground around/next to house/building

BOOK 7
LESSON 4

armchair n 7 4 a chair with supports for the arms

bookcase n 7 4 piece of furniture with shelves used for storing books
cabinet n 7 4 a piece of furniture with shelves used for storing things
can opener n 7 4 device used for opening cans
carpet n 7 4 a rug which usually covers large areas, i.e., floors, stairs
ceiling n 7 4 the interior upper surface of a room
coffee table n 7 4 a small low table, usually in front of a sofa
couch n 7 4 a piece of furniture used for sitting/ sleeping; sofa
curtain n 7 4 a piece of cloth used to cover a window/door
drapes n 7 4 heavy curtains
drawer n 7 4 a sliding box like container with an open top
end table n 7 4 small table usually next to a sofa
fan n 7 4 a cooling device, especially electric
faucet n 7 4 device for controlling the flow of water
floor n 7 4 the surface you stand on when indoors
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furniture n 7 4 things in a room which equip it for living
keep v 7 4 to store
kitchen n 7 4 place/room for cooking/food preparation
lamp n 7 4 light producing device
lay/laid (down) v 7 4 to put/place
living room n 7 4 room in a home with furniture for socializing
often a 7 4 frequently
outlet n 7 4 electrical socket to plug in appliances
pan n 7 4 broad, shallow container for cooking
plug n 7 4 electrical device with prongs for connection to an outlet
plug in v 7 4 to insert a plug into an electrical outlet
pot n 7 4 round container for cooking
pretty j 7 4 attractive; appealing
refrigerator n 7 4 appliance for keeping food cold
rug n 7 4 thick fabric used as floor covering
seldom a 7 4 rarely; infrequently
shelf/shelves n 7 4 a flat, long, narrow board placed along a wall or in a frame
sink n 7 4 a basin
sofa n 7 4 a comfortable seat wide enough for two/three people to sit o
stove n 7 4 kitchen device for cooking
ugly j 7 4 not pretty; unpleasant to see

BOOK 8
LESSON 1

be going to m 8 1 will
better/best j 8 1 comparative/ superlative of good
block n 8 1 distance between two cross streets
Celsius n 8 1 Centigrade; scale for measuring temperature
centigrade n 8 1 a scale of temperature
comma n 8 1 punctuation mark (,)
corner n 8 1 the place where two streets meet
degree(s) n 8 1 a measurement of temperature
direction(s) n 8 1 the point to which something faces; north, east, south, west
directions n 8 1 a set of instructions
east a 8 1 towards the east
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east j 8 1 to/toward the east
east n 8 1 the direction in which the sun rises
exclamation mark n 8 1 punctuation mark (!)
Fahrenheit (F) n 8 1 a scale of temperature
fall/fell (down) v 8 1 to lose your balance, especially suddenly
follow v 8 1 to listen to carefully, to understand clearly
for (time) p 8 1 used to indicate amount/extent/ duration
freeze/froze v 8 1 to (cause to) harden into/become covered with ice
ground n 8 1 soil, earth; the surface of the earth
grow/grew v 8 1 to increase in size; to allow to grow (plants)
highway n 8 1 broad main road used especially to go from one town to another
How do/can I get to...? e 8 1 used when asking for directions
ice n 8 1 water frozen solid by cold
kilometer n 8 1 1,000 meters (approx. .6 mile)
land v 8 1 to come to earth
Mexico n 8 1 country south of U.S.
mile n 8 1 5,280 feet; unit of measurement
north a 8 1 to, toward, in the north
north j 8 1 located toward/at the north
north n 8 1 direction to the right when facing sunset
of p 8 1 at a distance from
park n 8 1 recreation area
quotation marks n 8 1 punctuation marks ("...")
road n 8 1 along which wheeled vehicles can travel
south a 8 1 to, toward, in the south
south j 8 1 located toward/at the south
south n 8 1 direction to the left when facing sunset
straight (ahead) j 8 1 forward; the way you are facing
take (a right/a left) e 8 1 to go (to) a street)
take/took off v 8 1 to depart
temperature n 8 1 warmth or coolness of environment
thermometer n 8 1 temperature measuring device
west a 8 1 to, towards, facing west
west j 8 1 in, from the west
west n 8 1 one of four main points on compass, left of north
worse/worst j 8 1 comparative/superlative of bad

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BOOK 8
LESSON 2

beautiful j 8 2 very pretty

difficult j 8 2 not easy, hard; tough
exciting j 8 2 (something) that excites
exercise n 8 2 use of any part of the body or mind to strengthen/improve it
exercise v 8 2 to (cause to) get exercise
forget/forgot to v 8 2 to fail to remember
free time e 8 2 unoccupied time
fun n 8 2 pleasure; something done for pleasure, amusement
get in shape e 8 2 to become physically fit
gymnasium (gym) n 8 2 large room used for indoor sports
have a good time e 8 2 enjoy oneself
have fun e 8 2 have a good time
healthy j 8 2 in good health
hers r 8 2 possessive form of she
his r 8 2 possessive form of he
hit/hit v 8 2 to give a blow to; strike
important j 8 2 has much significance/value
in (good) shape e 8 2 in good physical condition
interesting j 8 2 arousing or holding one's attention
its j 8 2 possessive
mine r 8 2 possessive form of I
miss v 8 2 not hit
ours r 8 2 possessive form of we
out of shape e 8 2 not physically fit
pushup n 8 2 an exercise performed lying face down, raising/lowering body
with arms
remember (to) v 8 2 to take care not to forget
shut/shut v 8 2 to close
situp n 8 2 athletic exercise; physical training
terrific j 8 2 unusually fine; great
theirs r 8 2 possession; belongs to them
try/tried (to) v 8 2 to attempt
watch n 8 2 a small clock worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket
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work out v 8 2 to exercise
workout n 8 2 session of physical exercise/hard work

BOOK 8
LESSON 3

busy j 8 3 in use, as a telephone line

call n 8 3 a phone conversation
call up v 8 3 to telephone
change n 8 3 money returned when the amount given is more than enough
cheap j 8 3 inexpensive; low in price
coin n 8 3 a flat, round piece of metal money
conversation n 8 3 informal talk between/ among people
deposit v 8 3 to place money in pay phone
expensive j 8 3 costing a lot of money
factory n 8 3 a building where things are made, usually by machine
find/found v 8 3 to discover by looking for
hang/hung up v 8 3 end a phone conversation
just a 8 3 only
just a minute e 8 3 wait a minute
kind [kind(s) of] n 8 3 type [type(s) of]
least j 8 3 superlative of less
less/least j 8 3 to a smaller degree (than)/to the smallest amount
line (phone) n 8 3 wire for phone
local (call) j 8 3 a call for which there is no additional cost
long distance cal j 8 3 a call for which there is an additional cost
make (phone call) v 8 3 to call someone on phone
may m 8 3 possibility
might m 8 3 possibility
more/most a 8 3 to a greater/greatest degree
operator n 8 3 a person who works a telephone switchboard
page n 8 3 paper which comprises a book, magazine
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pay phone n 8 3 coin-operated public phone
pay/paid v 8 3 to give (money) to (someone) in return for goods bought
person n 8 3 human being, especially somebody unknown or unnamed
person-to-person e 8 3 operator assisted (call)
public phone n 8 3 pay phone
slot n 8 3 narrow opening for a coin
station-to-station e 8 3 usually a non-operator assisted call
whom r 8 3 alternate form of who
BOOK 8
LESSON 4

...(minutes) past/after e 8 4 indicates time after/or to/til the hour

...(minutes) till (hour) e 8 4 indicates time before the hour
...(minutes) to (hour) e 8 4 indicates time before the hour
a quarter past/after e 8 4 15 minutes after the (hour)
a quarter to/till (hour) e 8 4 15 minutes before the hour
apartment n 8 4 a set of rooms (usually bedroom, kitchen, bath) where person
lives
basement n 8 4 a room/rooms below street level; cellar
be back v 8 4 to return
bedroom n 8 4 a room for sleeping
bell n 8 4 a metal device which rings
call back v 8 4 to return a telephone call; to call again
deposit n 8 4 a partial payment
dining room n 8 4 room used for meals
for rent e 8 4 available to be rented
from p 8 4 shows starting time
garden n 8 4 a piece of land where flowers and vegetables are grown
half past (hour) e 8 4 30 minutes after
hold the line e 8 4 to wait on the telephone
hold/held v 8 4 to keep in one's grasp
hold/held (on) v 8 4 wait on the phone
leave a message e 8 4 give information
look for v 8 4 to search
manage v 8 4 supervise; control behavior of; oversee
manager n 8 4 supervisor
message n 8 4 spoken or written information passed from one person to another
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moment n 8 4 very short period of time

past/after (hour) p 8 4 after

rent n 8 4 payment for use of things
rent v 8 4 to lease
residence n 8 4 place where one lives
return a call e 8 4 to call (someone) back
ring/rang v 8 4 to sound (of a bell, telephone, etc.)
take a message e 8 4 to write/give a message to another person
tell/told v 8 4 to express in words
that c 8 4 used to introduce a noun clause
till p 8 4 until
to (time) p 8 4 before
until p 8 4 up to the time of
wait (for) v 8 4 to stay until something expected occurs

BOOK 9
LESSON 1

account n 9 1 cont a business arrangement involving credit or the exchange of

money
bill n 9 1 bancnota paper money
bitter j 9 1 amar having a sharp unpleasant taste; cynical
card n 9 1 card flat, stiff piece of paper
cash n 9 1 bani în bancnote coins/paper money; money paid at time of purchase
checkbook n 9 1 carnet de notiţe a book of forms for writing checks
checking account n 9 1 cont bancar bank account from which money can be taken out by check
close an account e 9 1 a închide contul to end/withdraw all money from the account
complete v 9 1 a finisa to finish
deposit n 9 1 depozit bancar money put in a bank account
deposit v 9 1 a depozita bani to place money in a bank account
feel/felt lv 9 1 a părea, a simţi to experience by touching or being/seeming to be
fill out v 9 1 a finisa un gînd to complete (a form) thinking
form n 9 1 formular de informaţie document which requests information
hide/hid v 9 1 a ascunde to conceal; conceal oneself
immediately a 9 1 imediat at once
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information n 9 1 informaţie facts; news/knowledge

lemon n 9 1 lămîie a fruit; flavor

look lv 9 1 a părea to seem; appear
lose/lost v 9 1 a pierde to fail to keep; can't find
open an account e 9 1 a deschide un cont bancar deposit money for first time in bank account
passport n 9 1 paşaport a government document of identity
right away e 9 1 imediat at once; without delay
right here e 9 1 aici exactly in this place
safe j 9 1 fără pericol, în siguranţă secure; free from danger
salty j 9 1 sărat containing or tasting of salt
save v 9 1 a salva to keep for future use
savings account n 9 1 cont bancar ce poartă interes a bank account that draws interest
signature n 9 1 semnătură a person's name written by him/herself
slip n 9 1 bucată mică de hîrtie a small piece of paper
smell v 9 1 miros to have an odor
soon a 9 1 curînd in a short time; quickly
sound lv 9 1 sunet to seem when heard
sour j 9 1 acru having acid taste; distasteful/ unpleasant
spend/spent v 9 1 a cheltui to give out as payment
sweet j 9 1 dulce having a sugary flavor
take/took v 9 1 a lua to carry along
take/took out (of) v 9 1 a scoate to remove
taste v 9 1 gust to have specific flavor
wallet n 9 1 portmoneu billfold
withdraw/withdrew v 9 1 a scoate to take out
withdrawal n 9 1 retragere money withdrawn

BOOK 9
LESSON 2

accident n 9 2 accident a mishap; an unintended happening

across p 9 2 parte opusă opposite
at fault j 9 2 vinovat deserving blame
auto ab 9 2 auto automobile, car
automobile n 9 2 automobil auto/car
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behind p 9 2 după in back of
bicycle n 9 2 bicicletă two-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing pedals with the feet
bike ab 9 2 bicicletă bicycle
bother v 9 2 a deranja to annoy or cause trouble in little ways
break/broke v 9 2 a strica to come apart or separate into pieces; violate the law
buckle (up) v 9 2 a strînge (centura) to secure/fasten a belt, especially a seat belt
careful j 9 2 atent using care to avoid danger
careless j 9 2 neatent not taking care
cause n 9 2 cauză something that produces an effect
cause v 9 2 a căuza to make something happen
cross v 9 2 a trece (strada) to go/extend across
curve n 9 2 curbă sharp bend in the road
dark j 9 2 întuneric little/no light or brightness
dent n 9 2 adâncitură small hollow place on the surface of something caused by a blow
different from e 9 2 diferit not the same as; unlike
face v 9 2 a întoarce cu faţa înspre ceva, to turn toward, to turn in the direction of
cineva
fasten v 9 2 a strînge to attach; to make secure
fault n 9 2 greşeală, defect defect; mistake
fine n 9 2 amendă money paid as punishment
happen v 9 2 a se întîmpla to occur, to take place
heavy traffic e 9 2 ambutiaj a lot of cars on the road
in back of a 9 2 după behind
in front of a 9 2 în faţa toward/outside front of
insurance n 9 2 contract de asigurare a contract giving protection against loss
keep/kept v 9 2 a continua, a menţine to continue/maintain in action/conduct
law n 9 2 lege all/any rules made by government
left a 9 2 stîng opposite right
light a 9 2 uşor with little weight
light j 9 2 lumină not dark
light n 9 2 lampă electrică electric lamp
obey v 9 2 a te supune, subordona to carry out orders
place n 9 2 locul location
pole n 9 2 pol a long, thin stick/post
police/police officer n 9 2 poliţie, ofiţer de poliţie dept. which enforces law; member of police force
ride/rode v 9 2 a călări, a merge pe ceva to be carried/conveyed
rider n 9 2 persoana ce călăreşte one who rides
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right a 9 2 drept opposite left
run/ran v 9 2 a fugi to pass through (e.g., red light)
seat belt n 9 2 centură de siguranţă a safety strap/harness
similar (to) e 9 2 similar, acelaşi alike, though not identical
stop n 9 2 oprire, stop the act of stopping
the same as e 9 2 identic identical
ticket n 9 2 bilet paper showing fine for breaking driving rules
traffic n 9 2 trafic movement/of cars/trucks/people in street
traffic jam e 9 2 ambutiaj a lot of cars, usually moving very slowly

BOOK 9
LESSON 3

a little white lie e 9 3 menţire intenţionată a diplomatic well- intentioned untruth

advice n 9 3 opinie counsel; opinion given by one person to another
anyone r 9 3 oricare any person; anybody
badly a 9 3 rău, inadmesibil in a bad manner; not acceptable
borrow v 9 3 a lua cu împrumutul to take something from someone with the intention of returning it
care (about) v 9 3 a avea grijă to be concerned about/interested in
care for v 9 3 a plăcea to like
carefully a 9 3 atent using care
carelessly a 9 3 indiferent, neatent without concern; indifferently
correctly a 9 3 corect, drept right; properly
easily a 9 3 uşor without difficulty
enjoy v 9 3 a savura, a avea plăcere to get pleasure or happiness from
excited j 9 3 excitat full of strong, pleasant feelings
fast a 9 3 repede quickly
feelings n 9 3 emoţii emotions; sensations of love, hate, etc.
fix v 9 3 a repara to repair
friendship n 9 3 prietenie the state of being friends
garage n 9 3 garaj place for auto repair
go out e 9 3 a părăsi to leave the house, especially for fun
guess v 9 3 a crede, a presupune to believe, suppose
how a 9 3 cum (maneră) manner
hurt (someone's) e 9 3 a răni (sentimentele) a ofensa to offend (someone)
feelings
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hurt/hurt v 9 3 a răni, a produce durere to cause pain, injury, distress
in my opinion e 9 3 după părerea mea I think/believe
lend/lent v 9 3 a da cu împrumutul to let another use/have it temporarily
lie n 9 3 minciună falsehood
lie/lied v 9 3 a minţi to tell a falsehood
-ly af 9 3 adj + ly = adv adj + -ly = adv
maybe a 9 3 probabil perhaps
not care for v 9 3 a nu plăcea pe cineva, ceva not to like (something/someone)
opinion n 9 3 opinie belief not based on certainty
park v 9 3 a parca (auto) to leave (a vehicle)
party n 9 3 petrecere a social get-together
repair v 9 3 a repara to fix
roommate n 9 3 coleg de cameră a person with whom one shares a room
safely a 9 3 în siguranţă in a safe way
secret n 9 3 secret something hidden
should m 9 3 trebuie advice; obligation
should not m 9 3 nu ar trebui negative of should
shouldn't t 9 3 nu ar trebui should + not
slowly a 9 3 încet not quickly
someone r 9 3 cineva an indefinite person
story n 9 3 povestire, istorie a tale; description of an event
tell (somebody) a lie e 9 3 a minţi to tell a falsehood
tell (somebody) a secret e 9 3 a divulga un secret to relate something unknown to others
tell (somebody) a story e 9 3 a povesti o (poveste, istorie) to relate a tale
tell (somebody) the time e 9 3 a zice cît este timpul to inform (somebody) of the hour
tell (somebody) the truth e 9 3 a zice adevărul to relate a fact
tool n 9 3 instrument an instrument used to do a special job
truth n 9 3 adevăr fact

BOOK 9
LESSON 4

alarm clock n 9 4 deşteptător a clock that can be set to make noise at a desired time
almost a 9 4 aproape, cît pe ce nearly but not quite
apologize (for/to) v 9 4 a cere scuze express regrets for fault/insult
baggage n 9 4 bagaj luggage; suitcases, etc., carried by traveler
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bath n 9 4 baie act of washing your body usually in a tub; a room with a bathtub
bathe v 9 4 a face baie to take a bath
bathtub n 9 4 cadă de baie a tub used for bathing
bill n 9 4 bon de plată (comunale) a statement of charges
blanket n 9 4 plapumă a covering used on a bed; a covering of any kind
closet n 9 4 cameră mică (pentru haine, small room/cupboard for clothes/supplies
instrumente)
empty j 9 4 gol, nimic înăuntru having nothing/nobody in it
end n 9 4 sfîrşit conclusion; the point where something stops
fill (up) v 9 4 a umple to make/become completely full
forgive/forgave v 9 4 a ierta to be/say you're no longer angry about something
full j 9 4 plin filled to capacity
gas station n 9 4 staţie de alimentare a service/filling station
gas/gasoline n 9 4 combustibil liquid obtained from petroleum used for powering engines in
cars, airplanes, etc.
gauge n 9 4 ecartament an instrument for measuring amount, size, etc.
hang/hung (up) v 9 4 a agăţa to put on a hook or hanger
hanger n 9 4 pe care se agaţă clothes-hanging device
hard j 9 4 tare not soft
hope (to) v 9 4 a spera to want/expect
ladies' room n 9 4 viceu pentru doamne restroom
lady n 9 4 doamnă, femeie woman/female
laundry n 9 4 haine murdare dirty clothes
mean/meant (to) v 9 4 înseamnă to intend to convey/indicate
men's room n 9 4 viceu pentru bărbaţi short for men's restroom
motel n 9 4 motel, hotel mic lîngă motor hotel
carosabil
pillow n 9 4 pernă a cushion used to support the head while sleeping
pleased j 9 4 satisfăcut, bucuros happy, satisfied
ready j 9 4 gata, pregătit prepared; willing
realize v 9 4 a realiza to become aware
really a 9 4 întradevăr actually; in fact; very
restroom n 9 4 viceu public bathroom
run/ran out of v 9 4 a folosi to use up
sheet n 9 4 prostire covering used on a bed
so a 9 4 atît de to such an extent
soft j 9 4 moale opposite hard; giving way easily under pressure
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sorry j 9 4 scuze feeling regret/pity
spill v 9 4 a vărsa (accidental) to pour out accidentally
step (on) v 9 4 a păşi to move by alternately lifting feet up and down; put weight on
something
take a bath e 9 4 a face baie to bathe oneself
tank n 9 4 container container
worried (about) j 9 4 grijă pentru concerned about; anxious about
worry v 9 4 a face grijă to be concerned; to be anxious

BOOK 10
LESSON 1

after c 10 1 după following the time when

another j 10 1 încă unul one more (of the same kind)
another r 10 1 altul one additional; one more of the same kind
be supposed to m 10 1 a trebui să to be expected to
before c 10 1 înainte de earlier than the time that
candy bar n 10 1 batonaş de ciocolată a solid confection of chocolate, nuts, sugar, etc.
chip n 10 1 cips, cartofi prăjite tăiate a type of snack food
mărunt
coin return/release e 10 1 buton de întoarcere a lever/button which activates a machine to return coins
monedei
cream n 10 1 cremă fatty part of milk which rises to the top of a container
detergent n 10 1 detergent a chemical substance used for cleaning clothes or dishes
diet drink e 10 1 apă dulce artificially sweetened soft drink
dispense v 10 1 a distribui to give out; to distribute
drop v 10 1 a scăpa, a arunca to fall; let/make fall
everywhere a 10 1 oriunde in every place
exact j 10 1 corect, precis correct; precise
exactly a 10 1 exact precisely; with complete accuracy
favorite j 10 1 favorit being liked better than another person/thing
finally a 10 1 în sfîrşit at last
find out/found out v 10 1 a descoperi to learn about something; to discover a fact that was hidden
for p 10 1 pentru purpose
get/got back v 10 1 a primi to receive
gum/chewing gum n 10 1 gumă de mestecat a sweet substance for chewing
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insert v 10 1 a introduce to put something into something else
knob n 10 1 mîner rotund small, round handle
last a 10 1 ultimul at the end; conclusively
last/lastly a 10 1 după toate, în sfîrşit after everything else; in the end
lift v 10 1 a ridica to raise
machine n 10 1 maşină de lucru man-made apparatus using power to do work
no a 10 1 nu (tot) not at all
no j 10 1 nu (fiecare) not any
nut n 10 1 nucă food
opening n 10 1 dispărţitură a hole, a slot
operate v 10 1 a opera, a controla to run/control
out (of) p 10 1 în afară away from
out of a 10 1 fără de having no; don't have any
out of order e 10 1 nu lucrează not working
popular j 10 1 popular well-liked; sought after
selection n 10 1 alegere, selecţie a choice
soda/soda pop n 10 1 apă dulce carbogazată sweet-flavored carbonated drink
soft drink n 10 1 apă dulce soda/soda pop
stick/stuck j 10 1 to become fixed or obstructed; adhere to
stuck j 10 1 fixed in place; fixed by sticky material
teach/taught v 10 1 a învăţa to impart knowledge
time n 10 1 timp occasion
tray n 10 1 tava a flat object for holding/ arraying
until c 10 1 pînă cînd up to the time
vending machine n 10 1 maşină de vînzare automată coin-operated machine used for selling food
washing machine n 10 1 maşină de spălat a machine used for washing clothes
when c 10 1 cînd at the time that
while c 10 1 în timp ce during the time that
work v 10 1 a lucra to function

BOOK 10
LESSON 2

adult n 10 2 matur, adult a grown person, usually over 18 or 21 years

afraid (of) j 10 2 speriat frightened (of); full of fear (of)
alone a 10 2 singur without any other person; only
cafeteria n 10 2 cafetărie restaurant where people serve themselves
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clothing store n 10 2 magazin de haine store that sells clothes
decide (to) v 10 2 a decide to make up one's mind; to make a choice
department store n 10 2 magazin universal retail business selling a variety of merchandise
down a 10 2 jos from a higher place to a lower place
down p 10 2 în jos to or in a lower place
downstairs a 10 2 jos pe scări to or on a lower floor
downstairs j 10 2 cu un etaj mai jos on a lower floor
escalator n 10 2 escalator, scări mobile a set of moving stairs
everybody r 10 2 fiecare (persoană) every person
everyone r 10 2 fiecare (în parte) everybody; every person
floor n 10 2 etaj level/story
go shopping e 10 2 a pleca după cumpărături go to store to examine purchase something
Have you met (noun/pro e 10 2 îl cunoaşteţi? laţi întilnit? aţi Have you been introduced?
noun/proper noun) făcut cunoştinţă cu?
How do you do? e 10 2 ce mai faci? greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
I'd like you to meet e 10 2 aş vrea să-ţi fac cunoştinţă I'd like you to know (), used with introductions
(somebody) cu...
introduce v 10 2 a face introducere de sine to make known by name for the first time to each other
introduction n 10 2 introducere an occasion of telling people each other's names
It's a pleasure to.... e 10 2 îmi pare bine să (vă cunosc) It's a joy to know you/meet you.
Let me introduce… e 10 2 permiteţi să mă prezint allow me to introduce…
let/let v 10 2 a permite to give permission, allow
mall n 10 2 centru comercial a shopping center
neighbor n 10 2 vecin one who lives near another
parking lot n 10 2 locul de parcare place where vehicles can be parked
polite j 10 2 politicos having/showing good manners
politely a 10 2 politicos showing good manners
receive v 10 2 a lua, a obţine to get
rule n 10 2 regulă custom; regulation
shake/shook v 10 2 a scutura to cause to move; clasp hands
shop n 10 2 magazin store
shop v 10 2 a cumpăra to visit stores to buy goods; buy goods
shopping center n 10 2 centru comercial a group of retail stores in one large building
stairs n 10 2 scări series of steps
supper n 10 2 cina a light meal served in the evening
up a 10 2 în sus from a lower to a higher level
up p 10 2 sus to a higher place
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upstairs a 10 2 sus pe scări to the upper floor of a building
upstairs j 10 2 cu un etaj mai sus on the upper floor of a building
variety store n 10 2 magazin universal retail store that sells different kinds of goods
write/wrote down v 10 2 a scrie to put words on paper

BOOK 10
LESSON 3

air n 10 3 aer mixture of gases surrounding earth; that which we breathe

can m 10 3 a putea polite request
can't m 10 3 a nu putea polite response
certainly a 10 3 sigur of course
common j 10 3 simplu, comun usual; found often and in many places
could m 10 3 a putut polite request
cover n 10 3 adăpost a lid, top, etc.; a shelter
cover v 10 3 a adăposti to place something on/over; to hide, protect
do e 10 3 a face to help or do some thing nice for somebody, a favor
enough j 10 3 destul a sufficient amount
enough r 10 3 suficient sufficient; as much/many as is necessary
extra j 10 3 adiţional, extra additional
flat j 10 3 spart, dezumflat smooth, not contoured; deflated
hand out v 10 3 a transmite to pass out
hubcap n 10 3 capac butuc metal cover over center of wheel
hurry (up) v 10 3 a grăbi move fast
in a hurry e 10 3 în grabă without delay
inflate v 10 3 a umfla to fill with air or gas
jack n 10 3 cric a tool for lifting a car
jack up v 10 3 a ridica to lift
keep lv 10 3 a rămîne, a păstra to remain
key n 10 3 cheie unlocking device
loose j 10 3 larg not restrained
loosen v 10 3 a slăbi to make less tight; to untighten
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lower v 10 3 mai mic, mai jos (în grad, to be below in position, rank
poziţie)
lug n 10 3 piuliţă nut; kind of fastener
mind v 10 3 a refuza to object to
nut n 10 3 securing device
of course e 10 3 sigur certainly
pass (out) v 10 3 a transmite to give to someone else
quick j 10 3 repede prompt; without delay
quickly a 10 3 rapid moving fast or rapidly
raise v 10 3 a ridica to lift up
remove v 10 3 a scoate to take off
replace v 10 3 a schimba, a pune înapoi to put back
spare j 10 3 în plus extra; kept in reserve
the back (of) e 10 3 partea din spate the rear part of something
the front (of) e 10 3 partea din faţă a place or position before anything
tight j 10 3 strîns not loose
tighten v 10 3 a strînge to make or become tighter
tire n 10 3 anvelopă inflatable rubber tube placed on wheel
trunk n 10 3 port bagaj compartment
wheel n 10 3 roată a circular frame turning on a rod or axle
will m 10 3 voi request/response
would m 10 3 aş request/response
wrench n 10 3 cheie tool used for loosening/tightening lugs/nuts

BOOK 10
LESSON 4

about a 10 4 despre approximately; a little more or less than

article n 10 4 articol story in a newspaper, magazine, etc.
aunt n 10 4 tanti mother/father's sister; uncle's wife
baby n 10 4 copil infant; a very young child
be able to m 10 4 a fi în stare să to have the ability to do something
boss n 10 4 şef the person in charge
business n 10 4 afacere commercial enterprise (i.e., store, shop)
businessman/woman n 10 4 om/femeie de afacere a person in business
cashier n 10 4 casier person in charge of cash, receipts in bank/store
collect v 10 4 a colecta, a acumula to accumulate; to bring/gather together
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collection n 10 4 colecţie things collected
company n 10 4 companie business enterprise
cousin n 10 4 verişor the child of one's aunt/uncle
dentist n 10 4 dentist doctor who repairs and takes cares of teeth
driver n 10 4 şofer one who drives a vehicle
famous j 10 4 vestit very well known
far a 10 4 departe a long way; not near
far j 10 4 îndepărtat distant, a long way off; lengthy
folks n 10 4 neamuri relatives; especially parents
from p 10 4 din (loc) place, position
get married e 10 4 căsătorit be joined as husband and wife
grandfather n 10 4 bunel the father of somebody's father/mother
grandmother n 10 4 bunică the mother of somebody's father/mother
grandparent n 10 4 unul din bunei the mother/father of someone's parents
how a 10 4 cum degree/extent
it r 10 4 acesta impersonal
It takes...to.... e 10 4 este nevoie...pentru It needs...to....
magazine n 10 4 jurnal a periodical with articles/stories/ads/pictures
marriage n 10 4 căsătorie state of being married
married j 10 4 căsătorit having a husband/wife
marry v 10 4 a te căsători to wed/take in marriage
nephew n 10 4 nepot the son of one's sister or brother
news n 10 4 ştiri information reported in a newspaper/ newscast
newspaper n 10 4 ziar a daily/weekly publication reporting news/opinions
niece n 10 4 nepoţică the daughter of one's brother or sister
occupation n 10 4 lucru, ocupaţia a job
own v 10 4 a avea, a fi posesor to possess
parent n 10 4 părinte mother or father of somebody
pleasant j 10 4 plăcut enjoyable
relative n 10 4 neam, membru a familiei family member
sales person/people n 10 4 vînzător / vînzătoare one who sells goods man/woman
secretary n 10 4 secretar a person employed to handle correspondence
single j 10 4 celibatar not married
take/took v 10 4 este nevoie (timp) to need (distance relative to time)
type v 10 4 a dactilografia to write with a typewriter
uncle n 10 4 unchi the brother of one's mother or father
What (kind of work) e 10 4 ce (fel de lucru) te ocupi? request for specific information
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do...do?
work n 10 4 lucru job
work on v 10 4 a lucra, a repara to repair
writer n 10 4 scriitor one who writes for a living

BOOK 11
LESSON 1

ache n 11 1 durere continuă a continuous dull pain

ache v 11 1 a durea to have or suffer continuous dull pain
annual j 11 1 anual happening every year
any longer a 11 1 deacum încolo not now; not anymore
anymore a 11 1 vreodată at the present time
appointment n 11 1 întîlnire programată a meeting at a special time
back n 11 1 spate the part of a person's body opposite the chest
backache n 11 1 durere de spate pain in the back
catch/caught/caught v 11 1 a prinde to get hold of something to stop motion; to get an illness
checkup n 11 1 examinare medicală generală a general medical exam
chest n 11 1 piept the upper front part of the body enclosing the heart and lungs
cold n 11 1 răceala an illness of the head, nose, and throat
come/came/come in v 11 1 a veni, a sosi to arrive as expected
connect v 11 1 a conecta to join; to unite two or more things
cough n 11 1 tusa the sound coming from the throat when pushing air from lungs
cough v 11 1 a tuşi to push air from the lungs suddenly and noisily
dot n 11 1 punct small, round mark
earache n 11 1 durere de ureche pain in inner ear
emergency n 11 1 urgenţă unexpected and dangerous happening which needs immediate
action
examination/exam n 11 1 examinare physical examination by a doctor
fever n 11 1 temperatură ridicată a high temperature (caused by illness)
headache n 11 1 durere de cap pain in the head
horizontal j 11 1 orizontal parallel to the horizon
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How about...? e 11 1 cum crezi despre? What do you think about?
in a 11 1 în to the inside; to/at a certain place
inch/inches n 11 1 inci, mărime de măsură measure of length/one twelfth of a foot
make it e 11 1 a reuşi (în timp) to achieve; to be on time
middle n 11 1 centru center
nurse n 11 1 soră medicală person who cares for people in hospital
out a 11 1 afară away from a place; to the outside
pain n 11 1 durere hurt or physical suffering
parallel j 11 1 paralel of straight lines going in same direction which never meet
patient n 11 1 pacient person who is being treated by a doctor
perpendicular j 11 1 perpendicular vertical; at right angles
physical n 11 1 fizical medical examination
problem n 11 1 problemă trouble
regular j 11 1 regulat consistent/usual
run a temperature e 11 1 creştere de temperatură to have a fever
run/ran v 11 1 a curge (apa) to flow
runny j 11 1 curgător inclined to run/flow
see/saw/seen v 11 1 a vedea to visit
since a 11 1 decînd at a time in the past
since p 11 1 în timp ce from a time in the past
sneeze n 11 1 strănut sudden uncontrollable burst of air from nose and mouth
sneeze v 11 1 a strănuta to blow air involuntarily through the nose
sometime a 11 1 vreodată some uncertain time
still a 11 1 pînă cînd up to and including the present time
stomach n 11 1 stomac bag-like part of body which digests food
stomachache n 11 1 durere de stomac pain in the stomach
symptom n 11 1 simptom indication/sign, usually of a bad condition
temperature n 11 1 temperatură ridicată fever
then a 11 1 atunci at that time
vertical j 11 1 vertical straight up, right angles to a horizontal line

BOOK 11
LESSON 2
ahead a 11 2 în faţă in front; in advance
anybody r 11 2 oricare any person
become/became lv 11 2 a deveni to come to be
caution n 11 2 atenţie act of paying attention; great care
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cautious j 11 2 atent careful; paying attention
cautiously a 11 2 atent carefully
confuse v 11 2 a confuza to cause to be mistaken; to mix up
crossing n 11 2 intersecţie intersection; a place where you can cross
fail (to) v 11 2 a cădea (la examen), a pierde to not perform or do; does not produce the desired result
(joacă)
flash v 11 2 a sclipi to send out sudden light
follow v 11 2 a urma to obey; to go behind
get/got lv 11 2 a lua to become
in advance e 11 2 în creştere ahead of time
instructor n 11 2 instructor teacher
intersection n 11 2 intersecţie place where two or more roads cross
lane n 11 2 bandă rulantă part of road
lost j 11 2 rătăcit unable to find one's way
m.p.h. ab 11 2 mile pe oră rate of speed
mean/meant v 11 2 a însemna to signify
miles per/an hour e 11 2 mile pe oră rate of speed
mind n 11 2 minte attention
nervous j 11 2 nervos uneasy
no one r 11 2 nimeni no person; nobody
nobody r 11 2 nimeni no person
one-way j 11 2 o direcţie moving/allowing movement in one direction
pass v 11 2 a trece to reach and move beyond; to succeed
pedestrian n 11 2 pieton a person who is walking
pull over v 11 2 a opri pe marginea to stop at side of road
carosabilului
railroad n 11 2 linia de tren a track for trains
relaxed j 11 2 relaxat not tense/worried
right of way n 11 2 dreptul de a trece the right of traffic to drive, pass, etc. before other vehicles
sidewalk n 11 2 drum pentru pietoni path for pedestrians at the side of a street
sign n 11 2 semn a mark/notice set up to give a warning
signal n 11 2 semnal a sign/mark to give a warning
signal v 11 2 a semnala to give a warning
slow down/up v 11 2 a merge mai încet to make/become slower
somebody r 11 2 cineva someone
speed n 11 2 viteză rate of movement
speed limit n 11 2 limit de viteză the fastest speed allowed
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speed/sped v 11 2 a accelera to move/cause to move rapidly; increase
steering wheel n 11 2 volan wheel in a car used for guiding it
stop sign n 11 2 semnal de oprire sign that warns cars to stop
that r 11 2 acesta used to refer to a person or thing
turn n 11 2 a întoarce point at which one can change direction
two-way j 11 2 două direcţii moving/allowing movement in both directions
way n 11 2 direcţie direction; manner
which r 11 2 care refers to things only
who r 11 2 cine refers to persons only
yield v 11 2 semn permite trecerea to give way; allow to pass

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brake n 11 3 frînă device for slowing or stopping the speed of a car, truck, etc.
bug n 11 3 insectă any small insect
charge n 11 3 preţ price asked/paid for goods/services
charge v 11 3 a plăti cu cartul to ask as a price; to pay with a credit card
credit n 11 3 credit a way of buying something now and paying at a later date
credit v 11 3 a intra în credit to enter as credit; to place an amount of money in an account
dissatisfied j 11 3 ne satisfăcut displeased; not satisfied
engine n 11 3 motor machinery which changes electric power to movement
exchange v 11 3 schimb to give and receive something in return for something else
fly n 11 3 muscă a small flying insect with two wings
give/gave back v 11 3 a întoarce to return
grease n 11 3 unsoare lubricant/fat
grease v 11 3 a unge to lubricate
greasy j 11 3 unsuros covered with grease/an oily substance
guarantee n 11 3 garanţie written assurance
guarantee v 11 3 a garanta to give a statement of assurance
hose n 11 3 furtun flexible tube
leak n 11 3 scurgere opening allowing escape of something
leak v 11 3 a scurge to permit something to escape through a hole; to escape
leaky j 11 3 scurgător allowing water/liquid/ gas to leak out
motor n 11 3 motor machine that gives motion or power
noise n 11 3 gălăgie unwanted/confused sound
noisy j 11 3 gălăgios making a loud noise
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oil n 11 3 ulei substance used to make machines run better
oil v 11 3 a turna ulei to put oil on/rub oil onto
oily j 11 3 uleios covered with/ containing oil
on sale e 11 3 reducere offered at a lower price
part n 11 3 segment, o parte partial segment; separable element
refund n 11 3 restituire an amount of money returned
refund v 11 3 a restitui to give money back
sales slip n 11 3 cec receipt given at a store
satisfaction n 11 3 plăcere contentment or pleasure
satisfied j 11 3 satisfăcut pleased
satisfy v 11 3 a satisface to please (someone)
service n 11 3 serviciu work or duty done
stall v 11 3 a se bloca to stop through lack of power (an engine)
too a 11 3 prea more than enough; excessive
tune-up n 11 3 ajustare act of adjusting engine
tune-up v 11 3 a ajusta to adjust an engine
unhappy j 11 3 ne satisfăcut dissatisfied
warm (up) v 11 3 a încălzi to make ready for performance
-y af 11 3 subst. + y = adj. noun + -y = adj

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as a matter of fact e 11 4 în pofida faptului really; actually

boring j 11 4 ne interesant, plictisitor uninteresting, dull
busy j 11 4 ocupat active; at work
cards n 11 4 cărţi de jucat a set of 52 cards; game played with cards
channel n 11 4 canal (TV/radio) TV/radio frequency band
commercial n 11 4 publicitate advertisement on radio or TV
could m 11 4 a putut ability (in the past)
couldn't t 11 4 nu a putut could not
dish n 11 4 veselă, fel de mîncare a particular kind of food
dull j 11 4 ne ascuţit boring; not sharp
entertain v 11 4 a amuza to amuse or interest
entertaining j 11 4 amuzant amusing and interesting
entertainment n 11 4 amuzare the act of amusing people
feel/felt v 11 4 a simţi to think
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frequently a 11 4 frecvent happening often
frighten v 11 4 a speria to make afraid; terrify
frightening j 11 4 groaznic terrifying
funny j 11 4 amuzant amusing; causing laughter
great j 11 4 bun; mare, larg good; large
If you ask me,.... e 11 4 după părerea mea In my opinion
impolite j 11 4 ne politicos not polite; rude
impolitely a 11 4 ne politicos, urît rudely
in fact e 11 4 întradevăr really
intend (to) v 11 4 a intenţiona to plan to
laugh (at) v 11 4 a rîde to make sounds with voice showing happiness
loud j 11 4 tare (sunet) strongly audible; noisy
loudly a 11 4 tare (sunet) strongly audible; noisy
love n 11 4 iubire a strong feeling of fondness for a person
love v 11 4 a iubi to have strong feelings for; to care for
plan n 11 4 plan, schemă a scheme
plan (to) v 11 4 a planifica to intend to
program n 11 4 program show; plan; list
prompt j 11 4 fără ezitare acting without delay
promptly a 11 4 repede, fără ezitare quickly
reasonable j 11 4 responsabil fair
reasonably a 11 4 cu responsabilitate fairly
recommend v 11 4 a recomanda to suggest; endorse
rude j 11 4 urît, nepoliticos not polite
rudely a 11 4 urît, nepoliticos not politely
serve v 11 4 a servi to set food before somebody
sharp j 11 4 ascuţit having a fine edge/point; keen
since c 11 4 pînă cînd because
spend/spent v 11 4 a cheltui, a petrece timpul to devote time
terrible j 11 4 foarte rău very bad
terribly a 11 4 foarte very
variety n 11 4 varietate different things; an assortment
wonderful j 11 4 frumos unusually good

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be over v 12 1 a fi sfîrşit to end; to be finished
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beach n 12 1 plajă sandy shore by the ocean, sea, lake or river

belong(s) to v 12 1 a aparţine to be the property of

blow/blew/blown v 12 1 a sufla to send out a strong current of air
breeze n 12 1 vînt uşuratic a light, gentle wind
calm j 12 1 calm still; not moving; not windy
clear up v 12 1 a lămuri to make or become clear
climate n 12 1 climat the average weather conditions of a place
could use e 12 1 a putea folosi to need
dangerous j 12 1 periculos unsafe; able to cause danger
deep j 12 1 adînc extending far downward; inward/backward
during p 12 1 în timpul all through a length of time; at some moment in time
ever a 12 1 oricînd at any time
except p 12 1 cu excepţie but; not including
expect (to) v 12 1 a expecta to think something will happen; to hope
freezing j 12 1 foarte rece very cold; icy
frightened j 12 1 speriat afraid
heat n 12 1 căldură hotness
humid j 12 1 umed damp, moist (weather)
humidity n 12 1 umiditate dampness, especially of air
if c 12 1 dacă in case that; on condition that; whether
last v 12 1 a rămîne to remain in use/ existence; endure; be enough
like p 12 1 ca şi... almost the same as; show same qualities
no longer a 12 1 nu... deacum not anymore
none r 12 1 nici unul not any, no one
occasionally a 12 1 ocazional infrequently
quiet j 12 1 încet inactive; not noisy
remain v 12 1 a rămîne to be left behind; stay
remain lv 12 1 rămas to continue without change; stay
sea n 12 1 mare various bodies of water smaller than oceans
slip v 12 1 a cădea to fall down
slippery j 12 1 lunecos liable to cause slipping
stay v 12 1 a sta, a rămîne to remain
thought n 12 1 gînd idea, concept, etc.; act of thinking
unpleasant j 12 1 neplăcut disagreeable
wind n 12 1 vînt strong moving air

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LESSON 2
accept v 12 2 a accepta to take/receive; approve
already a 12 2 de-acum by or before a particular time; previously; so soon
associate degree n 12 2 diplomă de absolvire a degree given after 2 year's study at a college
colegială
bachelor's degree n 12 2 diplomă de bacalaureat a degree usually given after 4 years of college
career n 12 2 carieră, profesie profession which one plans to have for a long time
change one's mind e 12 2 a schimba părerea, decizia change one's decision or opinion
choice n 12 2 alegere selection; a variety from which to choose
college n 12 2 colegiu school for higher and professional education
confused j 12 2 confuz mixed up; unable to think clearly
confusing j 12 2 confuz causing inability to think clearly
course n 12 2 curs series of studies or lessons
decision n 12 2 decizie choice/judgment
degree n 12 2 diplomă de absolvire title given by a university
universitară
diploma n 12 2 diplomă, certificat de certificate of completion of a course
absolvire a unui curs
discuss v 12 2 a discuta to talk about something from several points of view
discussion n 12 2 discuţie a talk about something with another person or other people
educate v 12 2 a educa to teach
education n 12 2 educaţie teaching or training of the mind
educator n 12 2 educator teacher
elementary school n 12 2 şcoală primară first 6-8 years of school where basic subjects are taught
field n 12 2 structură, specialitate job area; a branch of knowledge
future n 12 2 viitor time after the present
grade n 12 2 clasa (an şcolar) level in school
high school n 12 2 şcoala medie secondary school
instead a 12 2 în loc să in place of that
instead of p 12 2 în locul (persoana) in place of; rather than
just a 12 2 numai ce a short time ago
make up one's mind e 12 2 a decide to decide
master's degree n 12 2 diplomă a şcolii polivalente, degree, which requires 2-3 years beyond bachelor's degree
profesionale
medical j 12 2 medical relating to medicine
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middle school n 12 2 între şcoala primară şi medie grades between elementary/ high school
de studii
offer n 12 2 ofertă act of offering; thing offered
offer v 12 2 a oferi to present for acceptance/refusal; express willingness
Ph.D. n 12 2 diplomă de masterat advanced degree beyond master's
profession n 12 2 profesie career; way of earning a living
professional j 12 2 profesional of/engaged in profession
professional n 12 2 profesionist one engaging in activity requiring special training/knowledge
refusal n 12 2 refuz act of refusing
refuse (to) v 12 2 a refuza to reject; decline (to do, grant, etc.)
retire v 12 2 a te elibera de la serviciu to stop working
so c 12 2 deci with the result/consequence that
take/took/taken v 12 2 a susţine (examen) to accept; study
talk over v 12 2 a discuta to discuss
technical j 12 2 tehnic of industrial/mechanical arts
think/thought/thought v 12 2 a gîndi to consider carefully over
turn down v 12 2 a refuza to refuse (a request, person, etc.)
university n 12 2 universitate educational institution composed of graduate/undergraduate
schools
yet a 12 2 pînă cînd up to now; at the present

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add on v 12 3 a adăuga to increase size of
addition n 12 3 adiţional, adăugat something added
boil v 12 3 a fierbe to turn rapidly from liquid to vapor when heated
build/built/built v 12 3 a construi to form/construct one or more things by putting pieces together
builder n 12 3 zidar person who builds things, especially houses
burn v 12 3 a arde to be/become on fire
cassette n 12 3 casetă (multimedia) a cartridge for film or magnetic tape
could m 12 3 putea possibility
den n 12 3 birou family room used for relaxing
dining room n 12 3 sufragerie room used for meals
enlarge v 12 3 a lărgi to make larger
fire n 12 3 foc something burning; light/heat from combustion
fireplace n 12 3 sobă an opening in the wall with a chimney (for building a fire)
get/got/gotten together v 12 3 a se întîlni to meet
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get-together n 12 3 întîlnire ne formală an informal meeting

heat v 12 3 a încălzi to become warm/hot

idea n 12 3 idee plan; opinion
interested j 12 3 interesat showing/having interest
leave v 12 3 a lăsa to allow to remain
meeting n 12 3 întîlnire a coming together; a gathering, for a purpose
microwave n 12 3 cuptor cu microunde device for cooking
near a 12 3 lîngă close in place/time
near j 12 3 lîngă, aproape close in place/time
oven n 12 3 cuptor compartment for baking food
patio n 12 3 terasă open paved area by house
perhaps a 12 3 probabil maybe; possibly
plan n 12 3 plan, diagramă diagram
play v 12 3 a cînta to emit sound or be sounded; perform
record n 12 3 disc înscris grooved disc
room n 12 3 cameră space
shed n 12 3 depozit a small building for protection or storage
solution n 12 3 soluţie an answer to a problem
solve v 12 3 a rezolva to find an answer to
stereo n 12 3 stereo a sound system with two or more speakers
story n 12 3 etaj floor/level in a building
suburb n 12 3 suburbie area on outskirts of city/town where people live
take/took/taken place v 12 3 a avea loc to happen
then a 12 3 atunci... in that case/accordingly
tiring j 12 3 obositor causing physical tiredness
tour/tour of duty e 12 3 deplasare military overseas assignment
trouble n 12 3 probleme cause or source of difficulty
wood n 12 3 lemn hard substance beneath tree bark

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all over a 12 4 peste tot everywhere; in all parts
bang! i 12 4 sunet tare a sudden loud noise
catch/caught/caught v 12 4 a prinde to capture
country n 12 4 sat area outside a city, often a farm area

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deer/deer n 12 4 cerb a large, four-legged animal with antlers
duck n 12 4 raţă a type of bird that swims
farther/further a 12 4 mai departe more far; comparative of far; more
fish n 12 4 peşte creature that lives in water and swims
fish v 12 4 a prinde peşte to try to catch fish
fishing rod n 12 4 unghiţă a pole for fishing
further a 12 4 mai departe comparative of far
furthest a 12 4 cel mai departe superlative of far
go/went/gone v 12 4 a pleca, a merge to travel somewhere to do something
gun n 12 4 armă weapon with a long tube through which a projectile is fired
hard a 12 4 greu with great effort; difficult
high a 12 4 înalt to a high level in position/sound
hunt v 12 4 a vîna to pursue animals/birds for food or sport; search for
in the open e 12 4 afară outdoors
indoors a 12 4 înăuntru inside a building
instructions n 12 4 instrucţiuni directions which tell how to do something
kill v 12 4 a ucide to cause the death of
line n 12 4 linie string/cord, etc.
low a 12 4 jos in/to a low position, point, degree
more r 12 4 mai mult a greater number/amount
once a 12 4 odată one time; some time ago
outdoors a 12 4 afară in the open air; outside
outdoors n 12 4 afară the open air: outside
out-of-doors a 12 4 afară outdoors
own j 12 4 propriu belonging to oneself
own n 12 4 avere belonging to
pistol n 12 4 pistol a small hand gun
plenty n 12 4 mult a lot; more than enough
practice v 12 4 a practica to perform to gain skill
prepare v 12 4 a pregăti to cook; get ready
rifle n 12 4 pistol mitralieră long-barreled gun
several a 12 4 cîteva a few/not many
several r 12 4 cîteva a few/not many
shoot/shot v 12 4 a împuşca to fire from a weapon
shoot/shot v 12 4 a ucide, a răni, a împuşca to hit/wound/kill with a missile fired from a weapon
shot n 12 4 împuşcătură the firing of a weapon
slow a 12 4 încet slowly
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twice a 12 4 de două ori two times
used to v 12 4 a obişnui used to show past routine; discontinued habit
walk n 12 4 plimbare a usually short journey on foot
weapon n 12 4 armament tool for harming/killing
whole j 12 4 totul all of
would m 12 4 aş fi past routine

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LESSON 1

beat/beat/beaten v 13 1 a bate to defeat; to be better than in a sport

believe v 13 1 a crede to hold as an opinion; to think
certain j 13 1 sigur sure; positive; definite; having no doubt
certainly a 13 1 cu siguranţă surely; positively; definitely
coach n 13 1 antrenor person who trains athletes for competition
coach v 13 1 a antrena to give instruction/advice
doubt n 13 1 dubiu feeling of uncertainty
doubt v 13 1 a avea dubii to be uncertain about/to consider unlikely
farthest/furthest a 13 1 cel mai departe most far; superlative of far
field n 13 1 cîmp open farm land; an open area for outdoor sports
for sure e 13 1 la siguranţă certainly, without a doubt
goal n 13 1 scop aim/purpose; points scored; place where points are scored
imagine v 13 1 a imagina to think
join v 13 1 a uni to become a member of
kick v 13 1 a păli cu piciorul to hit with foot
knot n 13 1 a lega, a face nod fastening formed by tying
lose/lost/lost v 13 1 a pierde to fail to win
match n 13 1 meci, competiţie contest/game; device for igniting
match v 13 1 a potrivi to be suitable for use with another
meaning n 13 1 definiţie, însemnare definition
most j 13 1 cel mai greatest number/amount
player n 13 1 jucător one who plays
point n 13 1 punctaj unit of value in games
positive j 13 1 pozitiv, sigur sure
practice n 13 1 practică repeated performance
quite a 13 1 foarte very
race n 13 1 competiţie (auto) contest
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race v 13 1 a face întreceri(auto) to have a contest of speed
reporter n 13 1 reporter one who writes news for newspaper, etc.
rope n 13 1 funie thick cord
score n 13 1 scor, punctaj points gained in game
score v 13 1 a face scorul to make points in a game
shoe laces n 13 1 şireturi strings/cords used for tying shoes
so a 13 1 aşa ”eu cred aşa” noun clause substitute, "I think so."
stadium n 13 1 stadion building with or without a roof where sports events are held
string n 13 1 aţă thin cord
suppose v 13 1 a crede to think; assume to be true
surely a 13 1 sigur of course
team n 13 1 echipă people who work, play together
tie n 13 1 egal (scorul) equal score
tie (up) v 13 1 a lega (şireturi), a egala to bind/fasten; even the score of game
scorul
toward(s) p 13 1 înspre in the direction of
uncertain j 13 1 nesigur, dubios doubtful, undecided
win/won/won v 13 1 a cîştiga to be first/best in a game, etc.

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LESSON 2

allow v 13 2 a permite to permit; to let somebody do something

appreciate v 13 2 a aprecia to be grateful for
ashtray n 13 2 scrumieră container for cigarette butts and ash
away a 13 2 departe, în altă direcţie in another direction; at a stated distance
be made (up) of v 13 2 a fi făcut din to be formed of; consisting of
bracelet n 13 2 braslet kind of jewelry usually worn around the wrist
chain n 13 2 lănţişor a length of metal rings which are connected
copper n 13 2 cupru a type of soft reddish metal
cotton n 13 2 bumbac a type of plant; a woven cloth
could m 13 2 aş putea să permission
diamond n 13 2 diamant precious stone; shape
Do you mind if...? e 13 2 nu eşti contra dacă? Do you object if...? Is it okay, if...?
do/did/done over v 13 2 a reface do again
earring n 13 2 cercei ear ornament
fond (of) j 13 2 aţi plăcea having a liking
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glass n 13 2 sticlă material

gold n 13 2 aur metal

into p 13 2 înăuntru to the inside of
iron n 13 2 fier a kind of metal used in making steel
jewelry n 13 2 bijuterie decoration worn on clothes/body
leather n 13 2 piele (animal) animal skin
leave n 13 2 permisie permission to be absent from duty
man-made j 13 2 manufactură produced by people
material n 13 2 material substance
metal n 13 2 metal mineral (gold, copper, etc.)
natural j 13 2 natural not made by people
necklace n 13 2 colier an ornamental chain worn around the neck
nylon n 13 2 niilon man-made material
owe v 13 2 a fi dator to have to pay; in debt to
past p 13 2 pe lîngă gone by and after beyond
pay/paid/paid back v 13 2 a întoarce, a plăti datoria to return what is owed
plastic n 13 2 plastic man-made material
polyester n 13 2 poliester man-made material
put/put/put out v 13 2 a stinge to extinguish
ring n 13 2 inel circular band
rock n 13 2 stâncă large piece of stone
rubber n 13 2 cauciuc a stretchable, water repellent material
silk n 13 2 mătase a kind of cloth
silver n 13 2 argint a kind of metal often used in making jewelry
stone n 13 2 piatră a small rock
throw/threw/thrown v 13 2 a arunca to toss
throw/threw/thrown v 13 2 a arunca to get rid of
away
throw/threw/thrown out v 13 2 a arunca to dispose of
wake/woke/woken up v 13 2 a trezi to (cause to) stop sleeping
wool n 13 2 blană animal hair; cloth

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LESSON 3
' nbr 13 3 simbol de măsurare a symbol for foot/feet (measurement)
mărimii
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" nbr 13 3 simbol de măsurare a symbol for inch/inches (measurement
mărimii

% nbr 13 3 simbol procente percent sign

amount n 13 3 cantitate, sumă quantity/sum
amount to v 13 3 a se ridica la add up to; to be equal to
bargain n 13 3 afacere, negociere p/u un preţ something bought at a lower than usual price
mai mic
bargain v 13 3 a negocia pentru un preţ mai to talk about the conditions of a sale, trying to lower the price
mic
cloth n 13 3 pînză, ţesătură material made from wool, cotton, etc.
deal n 13 3 afacere a business arrangement made for mutual advantage
decrease v 13 3 a scădea to cause to become less in size, number, etc.
discount n 13 3 reducere reduction in price
discount v 13 3 a reduce to reduce the price
dressing room n 13 3 cabină pentru actori area for trying on clothes in a store
-er/-or af 13 3 verb + -er/-or = subs verb + -er/-or = noun
fabric n 13 3 material p/u haină cloth, material
fit/fit/fit v 13 3 a potrivi (mărime) to be the right size, shape for
foot/feet n 13 3 mărime de măsură measurement
for sale e 13 3 reducere offered to be sold usually at a reduced price
free j 13 3 gratis, liber no charge; not busy
hip n 13 3 şold area on side of the body
in. ab 13 3 mărime de măsură inch/inches
inch/inches n 13 3 mărime de măsură a lungimii measurement of length
increase v 13 3 a mări to become larger in amount, size, number, etc.
irregular j 13 3 neregulat, defect unusual; not even or uniform
item n 13 3 articol, unitate an article, unit, separate thing
jeans n 13 3 jins kind of pants
length n 13 3 lungime distance from end to end; extent of time
less j 13 3 mai puţin smaller amount
measurement n 13 3 dimensiune, mărime dimension
medium j 13 3 mediu of middle size, amount, etc.
much a 13 3 mai (mare, mic) intensifier
off a 13 3 ...fără so as to be less; away from work
off p 13 3 a fi închis no longer on or attached
on sale e 13 3 reducere offered at a lower price
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pair n 13 3 pereche two similar things used together
percent (%) a 13 3 procent per hundred
percent (%) n 13 3 procent one part in a hundred
percentage n 13 3 procentaj a proportion in relation to a whole
receipt n 13 3 recetă written statement that one has received money
reduce v 13 3 a reduce to decrease
sale n 13 3 vînzare, reducere selling; offered at a lower price
sales j 13 3 vînzări of, for, or related to selling
sew v 13 3 a coase to make by sewing; fasten by stitches
size n 13 3 mărime degree of bigness/ smallness
special 1 13 3 special not ordinary or usual
tax n 13 3 taxă money paid to government according to income, property, goods
bought
try/tried on v 13 3 a încerca to put on for size
waist n 13 3 talie narrow part of body above the hips

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LESSON 4

(go) on a diet e 13 4 a ţine dietă restrict food intake

a few r 13 4 puţin (numerabil) a small number
a little r 13 4 puţin (ne numerabil) a small amount
a lot r 13 4 mult a great many/amount
age n 13 4 vîrstă period of time a person has lived or a thing has existed
by p 13 4 pînă term used with measurements
centimeter n 13 4 centimetru measurement of length
cm ab 13 4 centimetru centimeter
depth n 13 4 adîncime distance from the surface to the bottom
diet n 13 4 dietă the kind of food/drink you usually eat/drink
diet v 13 4 a ţine dietă to restrict intake of food/drink
distance n 13 4 distanţă the amount of space between 2 points
fat j 13 4 gras having too much fat; not thin
foot/feet (ft.) n 13 4 mărime de măsurare a linear distance of 12 inches; ab
lungimii
ft. ab 13 4 mărime de măsurare a foot/feet (meas.)
lungimii
gain v 13 4 a obţine, a primi obtain or add as an increase
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height n 13 4 înălţime distance from top to bottom; altitude
jump n 13 4 săritură a distance jumped
jump v 13 4 a sări to leap; move or rise suddenly
kilometer n 13 4 kilometru measurement of length
length n 13 4 lungime linear measurement
many r 13 4 mult (numerabil) many persons/things
measure v 13 4 măsură to find size, length, amount, etc.
meter n 13 4 metru 100 cm
much r 13 4 mult (ne numerabil) a great amount
scale n 13 4 cîntar device for weighing
strength n 13 4 putere quality of being strong
thick j 13 4 gras large distance between opposite surfaces
thin j 13 4 slab not thick; slender
weigh v 13 4 a măsura greutatea to measure weight; have a certain weight
weight n 13 4 greutate heaviness of anything
width n 13 4 lăţime distance from side to side
yd(s) ab 13 4 mărime de măsurare a yard(s); 3 feet, 36 inches
distanţei
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advanced j 14 1 avansat ahead/higher in progress/development
airman basic (AB) n 14 1 aviator încorporatE-1 Air Force enlisted (E-1)
airman (A1C) n 14 1 aviator încorporatE-3 Air Force enlisted (E-3)
Amn (Airman) ab 14 1 aviator încorporatE-2 Air Force enlisted (E-2)
armed forces n 14 1 forţele armate combined military forces
assign v 14 1 a numi appoint; give a particular job to someone
assignment n 14 1 misiune an assigned task
bar n 14 1 bară a long narrow piece of metal
basic j 14 1 de bază fundamental; on which everything else is built
be assigned v 14 1 a fi numit to be appointed to a post or duty
be promoted v 14 1 a fi promovat to be raised to a higher rank/position
be stationed v 14 1 a fi staţionat to be assigned to a place
be up for v 14 1 a fi în stare să to be eligible for
captain (O-6) n 14 1 căpitan Navy officer (O-6)
chance n 14 1 şansă, posibilitate opportunity
commander (O-5) n 14 1 comandant, ofiţer marinar Navy officer (O-5)
corporal (CPL) n 14 1 caporal Army NCO (E-4)
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duty n 14 1 serviciu work; responsibility; something you must do
E-1/E-6 n 14 1 gradele încorporaţilor enlisted ranks
enlist v 14 1 a încorpora to enter the armed forces
enlisted j 14 1 încorporat E-1/E-6 ranks
ensign (O-1) n 14 1 grad Navy officer (O-1)
follow-on j 14 1 urmarea antrenamentului describes consequent military base and/or training
grade n 14 1 grad militar rank
insignia n 14 1 insigna emblem(s) of rank
lance corporal (MC) n 14 1 caporal marinar Marine Corps enlisted (E-3)
lieutenant (O-3) n 14 1 locotenent navy officer (0-3)
lieutenant commander n 14 1 locotenent-colonel navy officer (0-4)
lieutenant junior grade n 14 1 locotenent inferior navy officer (0-2)
Marine Corps n 14 1 forţele marine branch of the military
noncommissioned n 14 1 plutonier a junior/senior (NCO) enlisted person (E-4 to E-9)
officer
O-1/O-6 n 14 1 pentru ofiţeri officer
opportunity n 14 1 oportunitate a chance
personnel n 14 1 personal people employed
petty officer (PO) n 14 1 plutonier marinar Navy NCO (E-4 to E-9)
private (PVT) n 14 1 soldat, încorporat Army/Marines enlisted
private first class n 14 1 soldat, clasa 1 Army E-3 (PFC) (A)
promote v 14 1 a promova to raise to a higher rank/position
promotion n 14 1 promoţie advancement to a higher rank/position
recruit n 14 1 recrut newly enlisted member of armed forces
retired j 14 1 eliberat din serviciu having stopped working
retirement n 14 1 perioada după eliberare period after giving up work
seaman (Seaman) n 14 1 marinar încorporatE-3 Navy enlisted E-3
seaman apprentice (SA) n 14 1 marinar încorporatE-2 Navy enlisted E-2
seaman recruit (SR) n 14 1 marinar recrut E-1 Navy enlisted E-1
serve v 14 1 a servi to work or do a useful job for
service n 14 1 serviciu duty in any of the armed forces
staff sergeant (SSgt) n 14 1 sergent major Air Force/Marine Corps; Army NCO (AF E-5, Army, MC E-6
station n 14 1 staţie place of duty
station v 14 1 a staţiona to assign to a place
technical sergeant n 14 1 sergent tehnician (forţe air force rank
(TSgt) aeriene)
train v 14 1 a antrena to instruct; make fit
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a green thumb e 14 2 norocos to have good luck or talent for making things grow
a little a 14 2 puţin not much
a lot a 14 2 mult to a great extent; very much
around a 14 2 în jur on all/various sides
barn n 14 2 ambar farm building for storing food/crops/animals
be born v 14 2 a fi născut to be brought to life by birth
because of p 14 2 din cauza on account of; by reason of
bloom v 14 2 a înflori (primăvara) to produce/yield flowers
blossom n 14 2 flori pe copaci (primăvara) flower of a tree/bush
blossom v 14 2 a înflori (flori pe copaci to produce/yield flowers
primăvara)
bridge n 14 2 pod structure built over a river, road, etc.
bull n 14 2 bou adult male of any bovine family
cabin n 14 2 cabină small, rustic house; hut
calf/calves n 14 2 viţel young of bovine family
cattle n 14 2 bovine farm animals kept for their meat or milk
cow n 14 2 vacă adult female, bovine farm animal which provides milk
crop n 14 2 roadă agricultural product
destroy v 14 2 a distruge to put an end to existence of something
destruction n 14 2 distrugere act of destroying/state of being destroyed
dirt n 14 2 glod unclean matter, earth, soil
extremely a 14 2 extrem, foarte very
farm n 14 2 fermă land where crops/animals are raised
farmer n 14 2 fermier a person who manages a farm
forest n 14 2 pădure trees/bushes that cover a large area
graze v 14 2 a paşte to feed on grass
harvest n 14 2 recoltă a season's crop; the gathering of a crop
harvest v 14 2 a strînge recolta to gather a crop
horse n 14 2 cal large domestic animal
in (full) bloom e 14 2 în plină floare abundant in blossoms
light/lit v 14 2 a aprinde (focul) to ignite a match, etc.
locate v 14 2 a localiza to learn position of; find position
location n 14 2 loc, poziţie place/position
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make/made v 14 2 a face to cause to be
much a 14 2 mult by a great degree
picnic n 14 2 picnic a meal eaten outdoors
plant n 14 2 plantă vegetation
plant v 14 2 a planta to put in soil
probably a 14 2 probabil likely
raise v 14 2 a creşte to grow; bring up
ranch n 14 2 rancio, gospodărie farm where cattle, sheep, etc., are raised
rancher n 14 2 gospodar a person who owns or works on a ranch
raspberry n 14 2 zmeură a small, soft, red fruit
rather a 14 2 decît somewhat
reflect v 14 2 a reflecta to throw back light from a surface
reflection n 14 2 reflectare image in mirror
sheep n 14 2 oaie animal kept for meat and wool
silo n 14 2 ambar de cereale a round tower on a farm used for storage
take/took/taken care of v 14 2 a asuma responsabilitate faţă to assume responsibility for
de... (ceva, cineva)
thick j 14 2 dens dense; abundant; wide depth
valley n 14 2 vale land between hills/mountains
wheat n 14 2 grîu plant/grain from which flour is made
when a 14 2 cînd relative adverb
where a 14 2 unde relative adverb

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afford v 14 3 a fi în stare to be able to do, spend, buy, without loss
all r 14 3 toţi everyone; everything; every part
be born v 14 3 a fi născut to be brought to life by birth
believe in v 14 3 a crede în to accept as true; consider to be of worth
beside p 14 3 după by the side of; next to
besides a 14 3 în afară de in addition to; also
besides p 14 3 în afară de in addition to; as well as
birth n 14 3 naştere act/time of being born
birthday n 14 3 ziua de naştere date of birth
blow/blew/blown out v 14 3 a sufla (cause to) stop burning by blowing; to burst or explode
blowout n 14 3 spargere bursting of a container/tire
born j 14 3 naştere brought into existence/life by birth
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broke j 14 3 bancrot temporarily without money
candle n 14 3 candelă, lumînare stick of wax which gives off light when it burns
come/came/come over v 14 3 a face o vizită ne formală to make a short, informal visit
comfortable j 14 3 confortabil having/providing comfort; free from tension
comfortably a 14 3 confortabil having/providing comfort
continue v 14 3 a continua to last; to state again after an interruption; to go on happening
couple n 14 3 cuplu two of the same kind; two people together
drop by v 14 3 a face o vizită ne formală to visit unexpectedly or informally
drop over v 14 3 a face o vizită ne formală to visit unexpectedly or informally
from now on e 14 3 de acum încolo from the present to the future
gift n 14 3 cadou a present
go/went/gone over v 14 3 a face o vizită scurtă ne to make short/a short, informal visit
formală
look forward to v 14 3 anticipat to anticipate
microscope n 14 3 microscop instrument which magnifies
must m 14 3 trebuie (să fie) deduction
poor j 14 3 sărac having little money; unfortunate
poorly a 14 3 săracul badly
present n 14 3 cadou gift
pretty a 14 3 nostim fairly
proud j 14 3 mîndru feeling great pride/joy
proudly a 14 3 mîndru with pride
rich j 14 3 bogat wealthy
scared j 14 3 înfricoşat frightened
sing/sang v 14 3 a cînta to make musical sound with the voice
soft j 14 3 încet (volum) not loud
softly a 14 3 încet (volum) not loud
song n 14 3 cîntec music with words
take turns e 14 3 a rîndui, unul după altul to alternate
turn n 14 3 rînd (a face ceva) duty or chance to do something
turn down v 14 3 a da mai încet (volumul) to decrease the volume
turn up v 14 3 a da mai tare (volumul) to increase; be found
uncomfortable j 14 3 inconfortabil not comfortable
uncomfortably a 14 3 inconfortabil not comfortably
underneath a 14 3 sub below
underneath p 14 3 sub below
volume n 14 3 volum loudness
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abroad a 14 4 peste hotare to/in another country
accidental j 14 4 accidental happening by chance
accidentally a 14 4 accidental happening by chance
as soon as c 14 4 cît de repede (posibil) not later than; when
attempt (to) v 14 4 a încerca to try (to); to make an effort to do something
better/best a 14 4 mai bun / cel mai bun comparative/ superlative of well
board v 14 4 a se îmbarca to go on board; take passengers on a plane, train, ship
by p 14 4 pînă la no later than
by accident e 14 4 din întîmplare happening by chance
by chance e 14 4 accidental by luck; with no apparent cause; accidentally
cancel v 14 4 a finisa, a închide to call off a planned activity, idea, etc.
chance n 14 4 şansă a risk
fare n 14 4 preţ special price of a trip (by plane, bus, taxi)
foreign j 14 4 străin (din altă ţară) of a nation or country that is not one's own
group n 14 4 grup persons/things gathered together
just as [when/as] c 14 4 la fel ca şi / în timp ce while, when
lottery n 14 4 loterie gambling game for prizes or money with numbered tickets
luck n 14 4 noroc, succes good/bad happening by chance
lucky j 14 4 norocos having good fortune
off a 14 4 ce nu lucrează not working
on p 14 4 ce lucrează working for; using; by means of
on and on e 14 4 continuu for a long time; continuously
ought to m 14 4 trebuie să used to express advisability
passenger n 14 4 pasager person riding a bus, train, car, etc.
promise n 14 4 promisiune statement that one will do/not do something
promise (to) v 14 4 a promite să to make a promise; pledge
put/put/put aside v 14 4 a salva (bani) to save; keep for later
refreshment n 14 4 gustare food and drink
report n 14 4 raport a written account of something
report v 14 4 a raporta to tell or/give a written account of something
rough j 14 4 rău uneven surface; not calm or even in movement
smell n 14 4 miroase odor
smell v 14 4 a mirosi to detect the odor of
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smooth j 14 4 moale an even surface; even in movement/comfortable
smoothly a 14 4 moale an even surface; even in movement/ comfortable
take a chance e 14 4 a folosi şansa, a risca to endanger; place in jeopardy
taste n 14 4 gust sensation when food/drink put into mouth; flavor
taste v 14 4 a gusta to detect/experience the taste of
tour n 14 4 tur trip to/through a place
tour v 14 4 a face un tur turistic to visit as a tourist
tourist n 14 4 turist person traveling for pleasure
worse/worst a 14 4 cel mai rău comparative/superlative of badly

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area n 15 1 regiune region; a particular space or surface
at attention e 15 1 drepţi! (comanda militară) military position in which the soldier stands straight and still
attend v 15 1 a urma to be present at
Battle Dress Uniform n 15 1 ţinută de campanie p/u informal military (BDU) clothing
exerciţii tactice
briefing n 15 1 instrucţiune pe scurt meeting where concise instructions/ information are given
broom n 15 1 mătură long-handled brush used for sweeping
cadet n 15 1 cadet a student in a military school
complain v 15 1 a se plînge (pe ceva) to express displeasure/dissatisfaction
crawl v 15 1 a merge tîrîş to move on hands/knees
dorm n 15 1 dormitor dormitory
drill n 15 1 exerciţii (militare) exercise; practice which is repeated
drill v 15 1 a exersa (militar) to train/exercise by drills
drill instructor (DI) n 15 1 instructor militar a military training instructor, usually a sergeant
enter v 15 1 a intra, a deveni membru to go into; to become a member of
everything r 15 1 totul all things; each thing
fall in v 15 1 a se alinia line up in formation
firing range n 15 1 tir a place for shooting practice
guard n 15 1 garda one whose job is to protect
guard v 15 1 a păzi to protect
instruct v 15 1 a instructa, a învăţa to teach; direct; guide
instruction n 15 1 instrucţiuni process of being taught
-ion af 15 1 vb + -ion = subst. vb + -ion = noun
iron n 15 1 fier de călcat electric device used to make clothes smooth with heat
iron v 15 1 a călca (haine) to make smooth with an iron
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join v 15 1 a se alătura la to become a member of
march v 15 1 a se deplasa cu pas de to walk with regular step as in military formation
defilare
mop n 15 1 spălător a tool for washing floors
mop v 15 1 a spăla to wash; clean with mop
physical j 15 1 fizic of the body
physical training (PT) n 15 1 antrenament fizic training of strenuous physical activity
polish n 15 1 cremă de lustru a liquid used to make something smooth/shiny
polish v 15 1 a lustrui to make clean/shiny
scrub v 15 1 a curăţa, a freca to wash with hard rubbing
sweat n 15 1 transpiraţie perspiration
sweat/sweat v 15 1 a transpira to perspire
sweep/swept v 15 1 a mătura to clean with a broom/brush
This is killing me. e 15 1 aceasta mă doboară to cause extreme pain or discomfort
tough j 15 1 puternic difficult to deal with/overcome; strong
trainee n 15 1 instruitul a person being trained
training instructor (TI) n 15 1 instructor antrenor one who gives military training
yell v 15 1 a striga to speak/shout loudly

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afraid j 15 2 aţi părea rău sorry (polite expression)
afterward(s) a 15 2 după aceasta later, after that
anniversary n 15 2 aniversare the yearly return of the date of some event
anywhere a 15 2 oriunde any place at all
as c 15 2 ca while, when
barbecue n 15 2 frigărui party where the food is cooked over a fire
barbecue v 15 2 a face frigărui to cook meat over an open fire
beer n 15 2 bere alcoholic drink
before a 15 2 înainte de at an earlier time; previously
catsup n 15 2 sos din tomate picant a type of thick tomato sauce (ketchup)
celebrate v 15 2 a aniversa to mark a special event or occasion with public/ private rejoicing
celebration n 15 2 aniversare the act of celebrating
ceremony n 15 2 ceremonie formal acts performed to mark important events/ customs
cheese n 15 2 caşcaval a dairy product
chocolate n 15 2 ciocolată food/flavor made from cacao
club n 15 2 club a society of people who join for a certain purpose
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company n 15 2 companie guest/guests

drink n 15 2 băutură any liquid to drink

drop in v 15 2 a intra în ospeţie to pay a visit informally
fresh j 15 2 proaspăt unprocessed/not stale
guest n 15 2 oaspete visitor
have got v 15 2 a trebui to have
have over v 15 2 a invita to invite someone to your home for a visit or meal
help yourself e 15 2 deservire de sine serve yourself
hold/held/held v 15 2 a ţine to be able to contain; to convene or assemble
inside p 15 2 înăuntru in/within
invitation n 15 2 invitaţie message used to invite
invite v 15 2 a invita to ask to go/come somewhere
ketchup n 15 2 sos din tomate picant thick tomato sauce (catsup)
luncheon n 15 2 prînz oficial a formal lunch
mayonnaise n 15 2 maioneză creamy salad dressing; bread spread
miss v 15 2 a fi dor (de cineva) to feel sorry/unhappy at the absence of
mustard n 15 2 muştar spicy, yellow condiment
nowhere a 15 2 nicăieri not at, to; in any place
outside p 15 2 afară on/to the outer side of
pickles n 15 2 castraveţi muraţi preserved cucumbers
potato salad n 15 2 salată din cartofi cooked potato dish usually served cold with dressing
rain check n 15 2 extinderea ofertei assurance of deferred extension of an offer
reception n 15 2 recepţie social function for receiving of guests
roll n 15 2 chiflă a small, round piece of bread
sauce n 15 2 sos condiment that adds flavor to food
slice v 15 2 bucată to cut
somewhere a 15 2 undeva in or to some place
stale j 15 2 tare, ne proaspăt not fresh
steak n 15 2 bucată de carne slice of meat, usually beef
strawberry n 15 2 căpşună small soft, red fruit; flavor
wedding n 15 2 ceremonie de căsătorie marriage ceremony
will m 15 2 acordul willingness
wine n 15 2 vin alcoholic drink made from grapes or other fruits
would m 15 2 aordul willingness

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Africa n 15 3 Africa a continent south of Europe between the Atlantic and Indian
Oceans
air n 15 3 aer travel by plane
alive j 15 3 viu living; not dead
Antarctica n 15 3 Antarctica continent on Arctic Circle at the South Pole
application n 15 3 aplicaţie written request, usually for job/position
apply v 15 3 a aplica to request something, usually in writing
around p 15 3 în jur approximate; about
Asia n 15 3 Asia a continent separated from Europe by the Ural Mountains
Australia n 15 3 Australia a continent southeast of Asia between the Pacific and Indian
Oceans
certificate n 15 3 certificat an official document
continent n 15 3 continent any of the seven main large masses of land on the earth
dead j 15 3 mort not living
death n 15 3 moarte end of life
die v 15 3 a muri to stop living or functioning
document n 15 3 document papers of proof, information or support
earn v 15 3 a primi (pentru lucru, bani) to gain for work/effort; deserve
else j 15 3 alt ceva, other/different; more
Europe n 15 3 Europa a continent
history n 15 3 istoria past events; record of past events
holiday n 15 3 sărbătoare, zi de odihnă day free from work; legal commemoration of an event
honeymoon n 15 3 luna de miere trip after a wedding
in addition to a 15 3 la fel ca şi as well as
in addition to j 15 3 în plus la different; in addition
ITO ab 15 3 ordin de invitaţie turistică invitational travel orders
leave/left/left v 15 3 a lăsa to fail to include or take along
life/lives n 15 3 viaţă time/act of living
museum n 15 3 muzeu artistic/historical/ scientific exhibit building
North America n 15 3 America de nord northern continent in western hemisphere
notice v 15 3 a nota to observe; pay attention to
order n 15 3 ordin a request; a command
order v 15 3 a ordona to request; command
overseas a 15 3 peste mări beyond/across the seas
overseas j 15 3 peste mări beyond/across the seas
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photograph v 15 3 a fotografia to take a picture/photograph of
photograph (photo) n 15 3 fotografie picture made with a camera
postpone v 15 3 a amîna to put off until later
reason n 15 3 cauza cause/motive
require v 15 3 a avea nevoie to need; to demand as necessary
ride n 15 3 a merge călare a trip in a vehicle or on an animal
South America n 15 3 America de sud southern continent located in western hemisphere
stage n 15 3 scenă raised area on which plays are performed
unusual j 15 3 neobişnuit uncommon; out of the ordinary
unusually a 15 3 neobişnuit out of the ordinary
usual j 15 3 obişnuit common, customary
visa n 15 3 visa passport endorsement granting entry into a country
was/were going to m 15 3 trebuia să past intention
while n 15 3 în timp ce a short length of time

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(all) by oneself e 15 4 singur alone
allergic j 15 4 alergic sensitive to foods, pollens, etc.
allergy n 15 4 alergie a physical sensitivity to foods, pollens, etc.
appear lv 15 4 aparenţă to seem; to look
aspirin n 15 4 aspirina a type of medicine used to reduce fever/pain
bed rest n 15 4 tratament de pat confinement of a sick person to bed
bleed/bled/bled v 15 4 a pierde sînge to lose blood
blood n 15 4 sînge red fluid which flows through the body and is circulated by the
heart
blood pressure n 15 4 tensiune measurable force with which blood travels through the body and
blood vessels
calm (down) v 15 4 a se calma to become calm, still
care n 15 4 responsabilitate, grijă responsibility
clinic n 15 4 clinica center usually for specialized medical treatment
dizzy j 15 4 ameţit feeling unsteady, faint
drug n 15 4 medicament medicine
examine v 15 4 a examina to look at a person or thing closely to find something out
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flu n 15 4 gripă influenza; grippe
get a prescription filled e 15 4 a primi prescripţie receive medication from druggist
farmaceutică
herself r 15 4 ea de sine reflexive, feminine pronoun
himself r 15 4 el de sine reflexive, masculine pronoun
ill j 15 4 bolnav sick
injure v 15 4 a răni to hurt
injury n 15 4 rană wound; broken bones
itself r 15 4 aceasta de sine reflexive form of it
laboratory n 15 4 laborator room for scientific work/research
lie/lay down v 15 4 a se culca to recline
-ly af 15 4 subst + -ly = adj noun + -ly = adj
medication n 15 4 medicament a drug
mirror n 15 4 oglindă smooth, reflecting surface
muscle n 15 4 muşchi elastic body tissue which contracts and expands to produce
movement
myself r 15 4 eu de sine reflexive form of I
operate v 15 4 a face operaţie to perform surgery
operation n 15 4 operaţie surgery
ourselves r 15 4 noi de sine reflexive form of we
penicillin n 15 4 penicilină antibiotic; drug
pharmacy n 15 4 farmacie drugstore; place to buy medicine
pill n 15 4 tabletă small tablet of medicine for swallowing
prescribe v 15 4 a prescrie to advise as a medicine/treatment
prescription n 15 4 prescripţie written direction for preparation, use of medicine
pulled j 15 4 luxaţie strained (muscle)
pulse n 15 4 puls regular beating in arteries due to heart contractions
quiet (down) v 15 4 a fi mai încet to become less noisy
record n 15 4 informaţie despre starea statement of facts, etc.
organismului
seat n 15 4 şezătoare a place to sit
seem v 15 4 a părea to appear to be
shot n 15 4 injecţie injection
sick call n 15 4 consultaţie la medic scheduled time for reporting as sick to doctor
sign in/out v 15 4 a interna, a externa to write one's name on roll for record keeping purposes
social security n 15 4 cart / număr de asigurare ID card/number issued by government agency
card/number socială
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sprained j 15 4 sclintit twisted/injured (a joint)
still j 15 4 nemişcat silent; not moving
sulfa n 15 4 medicament de tratare a drug used to inhibit bacterial infection
infecţiei bacteriologice
swollen j 15 4 a înghiţi bulging/distended (with fluid)
tablet n 15 4 tabletă pill
themselves r 15 4 ei de sine reflexive form of they
treat v 15 4 a trata to give medical attention to
treatment n 15 4 tratament medical care
twisted j 15 4 sclintit sprained (injured at a joint by sudden twisting)
wipe v 15 4 a şterge to remove dirt, liquid, etc., with a cloth
yourself r 15 4 tu de sine refers to you; reflexive pronoun for you
yourselves r 15 4 voi de sine refers to you and every one with you; plural reflexive pronoun
for you

BOOK 16
LESSON 1
active j 16 1 activ engaged in an action or activity
activity n 16 1 activitate action; movement; something that is done
avoid v 16 1 a se feri de to keep away from, especially on purpose
check out v 16 1 a verifica to examine closely; to borrow
closed j 16 1 închis not open to the public
convenient j 16 1 convenabil suited to one's needs; near; easy to reach
cut/cut/cut down (on) v 16 1 a reduce din cantitate to reduce in quantity or amount
cut/cut/cut out v 16 1 a opri to stop/give up practice
doubtful j 16 1 dubios, ne sigur full of doubt; uncertain
energy n 16 1 energie full of life, action, strength
equipment n 16 1 echipament things needed for an activity
even a 16 1 chiar dacă in fact/indeed
fit j 16 1 sănătos, în stare fizică bună in good physical condition; healthy
fitness n 16 1 starea bună a sănătăţii şi a the state of being healthy and in good physical condition
pregătirii fizice
gradual j 16 1 pe etape, în creştere occurring in small stages
gradually a 16 1 încet slowly
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had better m 16 1 mai bine să should, ought to
health n 16 1 sănătate the state of being well and without disease
impossible j 16 1 imposibil not possible
It r 16 1 acesta anticipatory
jog v 16 1 a fugi încet to run at a slow pace
lap n 16 1 tură one circuit around track/ across pool
little by little e 16 1 încetul cu încetul gradually
look after v 16 1 a avea grijă de to take care of
nap n 16 1 somn fugitiv a short sleep
nap v 16 1 a dormi fugitiv to sleep briefly especially during the day
necessary j 16 1 necesar that which must be had or obtained; needed
open j 16 1 deschis not shut
possible j 16 1 posibil that which can happen
possibly a 16 1 posibil in accordance with what is possible; maybe
proper j 16 1 convenabil right/suitable
properly a 16 1 convenabil, detaliat suitably
regularly a 16 1 de obicei at regular time
relaxation n 16 1 relaxare rest and amusement
skip v 16 1 a omite to omit
sleep n 16 1 a dormi state of being asleep
suggestion n 16 1 sugestie an idea to be considered
swimming pool n 16 1 bazin concrete tank for swimming
take/took/taken part in v 16 1 a lua parte în to participate in
take/took/taken up v 16 1 a începe (a face, învăţa) to begin to do or study
try tried out v 16 1 a încerca to test first
unnecessary j 16 1 inesenţial,nu necesar not essential
weights n 16 1 greutăţi heavy objects; sports equipment

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admiral (0-10) n 16 2 admiral highest ranking naval officer
against p 16 2 contra contrary to
authority n 16 2 autoritate the right to command and power to control
behave v 16 2 a comporta to conduct oneself in a polite/particular way
behavior n 16 2 comportament a way of acting in social situations
brigadier general (O-7) n 16 2 general de brigadă Army/Marine/Air Force officer
chain of command n 16 2 linia de comandă steps of command within an organization
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commissioned officer n 16 2 ofiţer promovat în grad 2nd lieutenant/ensign or higher

compulsory j 16 2 obligatoriu required

courtesy n 16 2 amabilitate polite behavior or good manners
custom n 16 2 obicei an established, socially accepted practice
general n 16 2 general military rank (O-7 to O-10) (A, MC)
have got to m 16 2 trebuie să obligation; must
honor n 16 2 onoare esteem, respect; glory, fame
honor v 16 2 a onora to show high regard for
honorable j 16 2 onorabil worthy of being honored
installation n 16 2 instalaţie military base/post
junior j 16 2 junior, statut mai mic lower status
lieutenant general (09) n 16 2 general locotenent high ranking officer(Army, AF, USMC)
loyal j 16 2 devotat faithful
loyalty n 16 2 devotare the state of being loyal
major general (O-8) n 16 2 general maior high ranking officer(O-8) Army, AF, USMC
observe v 16 2 a observa to adhere to; celebrate; watch
privilege n 16 2 privilegiu special right/favor granted to person/group
rear admiral (lower half) n 16 2 admiral (0-7) high ranking Navy officer (O-7)
rear admiral (upper half) n 16 2 admiral (0-8) Navy officer (O-8)
regulation n 16 2 regulă rule for conduct
render v 16 2 salut în răspuns to give; perform
respect n 16 2 respect admiration; feeling of honor
respect v 16 2 a respecta to show honor for
responsibility n 16 2 responsabilitate something for which one is responsible
right n 16 2 drept de privilege
salute n 16 2 salut militar a military sign of recognition
senior j 16 2 superior of higher rank
seniority n 16 2 superioritate the state of being senior in rank/age
sense n 16 2 sens awareness/feeling/ understanding
subordinate j 16 2 subordonare below another in rank
subordinate n 16 2 subordonat lower in rank
take advantage of e 16 2 a profita de to profit by/exploit
vice admiral (09) n 16 2 vice admiral Navy officer one rank below an admiral

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act v 16 3 a juca (actori), a comporta to perform; behave
actor n 16 3 actor man who acts in play or movie
actress n 16 3 actriţă woman who acts in a play or movie
adventure n 16 3 aventură exciting, strange, sometimes dangerous experience/activity
antique j 16 3 antic belonging to an earlier period, usually old and valuable
ballet n 16 3 balet a kind of dance which tells a story
classical j 16 3 clasic put together and arranged with serious artistic intention
close to p 16 3 aproape de next to, near
comedy n 16 3 comedie funny play/film with a happy ending
concert n 16 3 concert musical performance given by singers/musicians
dislike v 16 3 a nu plăcea opposite of like
drama n 16 3 drama a serious play
either j 16 3 sau (unul sau altul) one or the other of 2
either r 16 3 sau (unul sau altul) one or the other of 2
fight/fought/fought v 16 3 a se bate to use violence around others
furthermore a 16 3 în afară de, în plus besides; in addition
hate v 16 3 a urî to dislike very strongly
humor n 16 3 umor comical quality; expression/appreciation of what's funny
humorous j 16 3 umoristic funny
kind j 16 3 plăcut helpful
likewise a 16 3 în acelaşi fel in the same way
modern j 16 3 modern of the present time
musical j 16 3 muzical of, like, or producing music
musical n 16 3 act muzical play/film with music
musician n 16 3 muzicant a person who plays a musical instrument
neither j 16 3 nici (unul nici altul) not one and not the other of two
neither r 16 3 nici (unul nici altul) not one and not the other of two
opera n 16 3 opera a play with musical text, accompanied by an orchestra
orchestra n 16 3 orchestra group of musicians playing together
perform v 16 3 a performa, a juca to carry out; act
performance n 16 3 performanţă ability to do something; a public presentation
play n 16 3 operă teatralizată a stage representation of a story
prefer (to) v 16 3 a prefera să to like better
preference n 16 3 preferinţă liking one thing rather than another
quit/quit/quit v 16 3 a opri to stop
rather than c 16 3 preferinţă preference
rock music n 16 3 muzică roc music with strong, regular beat; rock and roll
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row n 16 3 rînd, linie orizontală seats in a line
scary j 16 3 groaznic frightening, causing fear
seat n 16 3 şezătoare place for sitting
serious j 16 3 serios not joking; important; dangerous
stand/stood/stood v 16 3 a sta, a rezista to bear/endure
symphony n 16 3 simfonie large orchestra for playing music
theater n 16 3 teatru building where plays/movies are shown
type [type(s) of] n 16 3 tip kind [kind(s) of]
walk n 16 3 plimbare action of walking
would rather m 16 3 mai bine aş preferably

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ability n 16 4 abilitate power and skill to do/think/make something
adjust v 16 4 a ajusta to change in order to make suitable
air conditioner n 16 4 condiţioner apparatus to cool air in a car, room, building
assemble v 16 4 a asambla to put parts together to make something
-ation af 16 4 vb + -ation = subst. vb + -ation = noun
battery n 16 4 baterie a device for storing/furnishing electrical current
be unable to m 16 4 a nu fi în stare să cannot/could not
capable j 16 4 capabil able/competent
computer n 16 4 calculator machine which can store information
copy n 16 4 copie a thing made to look exactly like another
copy v 16 4 a copia to make a copy of something
data n 16 4 data, informaţie information; facts
drums n 16 4 tobă musical instrument played by beating on it with sticks
dumb j 16 4 prost stupid
enough a 16 4 suficient sufficiently
experience n 16 4 experienţă knowledge gained by direct observation and participation
figure out v 16 4 a gîndi, a înţelege to understand by
for example e 16 4 ca exemplu for instance
glasses [eye] n 16 4 ochilari lenses worn to aid vision
guitar n 16 4 ghitară musical instrument with six strings played by picking strings
handle n 16 4 mîner part of an object especially made for holding/opening it
handle v 16 4 a opera to operate; manage; respond to control
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incapable j 16 4 incapabil not able
install v 16 4 a instala to set (an apparatus) up, ready for use
installation n 16 4 instalaţie act of installing
instrument n 16 4 instrument object played to give musical sounds
intelligent j 16 4 inteligenţă having power of reasoning; smart
key in v 16 4 a tapa to input (to a computer) by means of a keyboard
keyboard n 16 4 tastatura row of keys on a machine or musical instrument
lend a hand e 16 4 a da o mînă de ajutor help
piano n 16 4 pian large, stringed keyboard musical instrument
print n 16 4 printat letters/words in printed form; photo; mark
print v 16 4 a printa to write/press letters using print; make photo
printer n 16 4 printer device that prints; person in print shop
put/put/put together v 16 4 a asambla to assemble parts
puzzle n 16 4 joacă logică a game or toy which tests ingenuity
radiator n 16 4 radiator device that uses water to cool an engine
replace v 16 4 a schimba to exchange for another
screen n 16 4 ecran surface of an electronic device on which pictures/info appear
shut/shut/shut off/down v 16 4 a opri to stop in operation
smart j 16 4 deştept intelligent
take/took/taken apart v 16 4 a separa to separate into pieces
typewriter n 16 4 maşină de tapat a machine used for printing letters, etc.
violin n 16 4 vioară 4-stringed instrument played with a bow

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LESSON 1

appearance n 17 1 aparenţă outward aspect or look

attractive j 17 1 atractiv appealing; pleasing; common terms used to express this are
pretty (for women)/handsome (for men)
bald j 17 1 chel with little or no hair on the head
beard n 17 1 barbă hair on the face below the mouth
blond j 17 1 blond light colored, usually yellow hair
blond/blonde n 17 1 blond somebody with blond hair
brunet/brunette n 17 1 brunet somebody with dark hair
character n 17 1 caracter the qualities which make a person different from other people
clever j 17 1 deştept quick at learning and understanding
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curly j 17 1 creţos having curls

demand n 17 1 pritenţie something asked for strongly

demand v 17 1 a cere to ask for very strongly
demanding j 17 1 pritenţios requiring a lot of attention; making demands
deny v 17 1 a nega to declare untrue; with-hold (food, medical care, permission)
depend on/upon v 17 1 a depinde de to trust a person; to rely on
dependable j 17 1 dependent trustworthy; reliable
dishonest j 17 1 ne onest not honest
elderly j 17 1 mai în vîrstă nearing old age; advanced age
friendly j 17 1 prietenos acting or ready to act as a friend
generous j 17 1 generos willing to give/share
glasses n 17 1 ochilari eye glasses, used to improve vision
gray j 17 1 sur a color
handsome j 17 1 frumos (doar pentru bărbaţi) good looking
hardworking j 17 1 persoana care munceste mult A hard-working person puts a lot of effort into their work
honest j 17 1 onest, cinstit having principles; truthful
If c 17 1 dacă whether
irresponsible j 17 1 iresponsabil not responsible; lacking a sense of duty
judgment n 17 1 judecată, părere an opinion
mean j 17 1 rău bad tempered; liking to hurt
messy j 17 1 murdar untidy
middle (mid) j 17 1 mijloc in or nearly at the center
mustache n 17 1 mustăţi hair grown above the upper lip
neat j 17 1 aranjat, ordonat showing care in appearance
observation n 17 1 observaţie action of noticing
personality n 17 1 personalitate quality/characteristics of a person
redhead n 17 1 roşcat person with red hair
reliable j 17 1 de încredere dependable
rely on/upon v 17 1 a avea încrede în to depend on
responsible j 17 1 responsabil having the duty of or looking after someone or something
scream v 17 1 a striga to cry out loudly
selfish j 17 1 egoist concerned excessively with oneself
stingy j 17 1 zgîrcit not generous; not giving/spending
-tion/-sion af 17 1 vb + -tion/-sion = subst. vb + -tion/-sion = noun
trust n 17 1 credinţă confidence in or reliance on

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trust v 17 1 a crede to have confidence in or rely on
unfriendly j 17 1 ne prietenos not friendly
unselfish j 17 1 generos generous; not selfish
wavy j 17 1 văluros having curves; not straight
whether c 17 1 sau, dacă shows a choice between possibilities; if

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LESSON 2

advertise v 17 2 a reclama to make known to public (sale, service, etc.)

advertisement (ad) n 17 2 publicitate notice of something for sale (usually in paper or TV)
air conditioning n 17 2 aer condiţionat system to cool a building
appliance n 17 2 tehnică de uz casnic household or office equipment operated by gas or electricity
argue v 17 2 a se sfădi to quarrel; reason in defense
argument n 17 2 argument quarrel; reason given to decide/support
available j 17 2 valabil able to be obtained
central j 17 2 central being in the center; at or near the center
classified j 17 2 clasificat listing
consider v 17 2 a considera to think about; take into account; believe
court n 17 2 curte, teren de joc playing area for ball games, i.e., tennis
dishwasher n 17 2 maşină de spălat vesela a machine that washes dishes
district n 17 2 sector, regiune division/region of a city or country
dryer n 17 2 uscător an appliance that dries
due j 17 2 datorie required payable/expected
dye n 17 2 substanţă pentru schimbarea a substance used to change the color of something
culorii
dye v 17 2 a vopsi (material) to change the color of something
efficiency n 17 2 eficient a one-room apartment
electricity n 17 2 electricitate power which provides heat, light, etc.
exclude v 17 2 a exclude to keep or leave out
excluding p 17 2 excluzînd not including
fairly a 17 2 destul de for the most part; rather, moderately
furnish v 17 2 a asigura cu mobilier to supply with furniture, equipment, etc.
furnished j 17 2 cu mobilier having furniture
garbage n 17 2 gunoi waste material
garbage disposal n 17 2 tub pentru gunoi an appliance for getting rid of waste material/garbage
gas n 17 2 gaz vapor used for lighting/heating; fuel
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heating n 17 2 sistem de încălzire system to warm a building
include v 17 2 a include to contain in addition to other parts
including p 17 2 incluzînd having as a part
lease n 17 2 acord de împrumut written agreement to rent house/land
lease v 17 2 a semna acordul de împrumut to give/take the use of
off p 17 2 a ieşi de pe carosabil turning away from of a street/road
paint n 17 2 vopsea liquid used as coloring
paint v 17 2 a vopsi to put paint on surface
perfect j 17 2 perfect highest possible degree; suitable
privacy n 17 2 confidenţialitate being away from others
private j 17 2 privat not public
public j 17 2 public not private; accessible to everyone
real estate n 17 2 investiţie property in land/houses, especially to be bought
section n 17 2 secţie district/part/portion
security n 17 2 securitate being secure/protected
transportation n 17 2 transportare a carrying of passengers/goods/etc.
unfurnished j 17 2 fără mobilă without furniture
utility n 17 2 serviciu public, utilitate service of gas, water, electricity, etc.
want ad n 17 2 publicitate an advertisement
wonder v 17 2 a vrea a şti to wish to know

BOOK 17
LESSON 3

Although c 17 3 chiar dacă in spite of the fact, even if

Anthem n 17 3 imn a country's official song; song of praise or loyalty
associate v 17 3 a asocia to join as a friend or business partner
chief master sergeant n 17 3 sergent major (forţe aeriene) Air Force/NCO (E-9) (CMSgt)
chief petty officer (CPO) n 17 3 plutonier (marin) Navy/NCO (E-7)
chief warrant officer n 17 3 plutonier adjutant a military officer (W2-4) ranking between an NCO and an officer
class A uniform n 17 3 ţinută de clasa A (de paradă, dress uniform, uniform worn for special occasions
de gală)
Debt n 17 3 datorie something owed to someone
discipline n 17 3 disciplină control gained as a result of physical/mental training
discipline v 17 3 a disciplina, a antrena to train a person's mind/body to produce obedience and
selfcontrol
disciplined j 17 3 disciplinat self-controlled in body and mind
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Display n 17 3 ecran, arătat an exhibit; something that is shown
Display v 17 3 a arăta to exhibit; to show
E-7/E-9 n 17 3 grade superioare senior enlisted ranks
even though c 17 3 chiar dacă although; in spite of the fact
first sergeant (1Sgt) n 17 3 primul sergent Army, MC NCO (E-8)
Flag n 17 3 steag, drapel the unique national emblem of a country
fly/flew/flown v 17 3 a zbura (to cause) to float or flutter in air
formal j 17 3 formal, ceremonial ceremonial; following accepted rules and customs
Gather v 17 3 a strînge (oameni) to meet in a group; collect
gathering n 17 3 întîlnire a meeting
Govern v 17 3 a conduce to rule (a country)
government n 17 3 guvernul the people who rule
gunnery sergeant n 17 3 sergent mitralior Marine NCO (E-7)
(GySgt)
Heart n 17 3 inimă the organ which controls blood flow
indicate v 17 3 a indica to show
informal j 17 3 ne formal not formal
international j 17 3 internaţional concerning more than one nation
mandatory j 17 3 necesar required
master chief petty n 17 3 plutonier marin(E-9) navy senior NCO (E-9) officer (MCPO)
master sergeant (MSgt) n 17 3 sergent (E-7) AF NCO (E-7); Army, USMC(E-8)
Nation n 17 3 naţiune community of people possessing defined territory and
government
national j 17 3 naţional of, concerning, or belonging to a nation
occasion n 17 3 ocazie special event/ceremony
Official j 17 3 oficial of/about/from a position of trust, power and responsibility
Official n 17 3 oficial a person who holds an office
Parade n 17 3 paradă a gathering together for a march or ceremony
participate (in) v 17 3 a participa în to take part or have a share in an activity or event
Place v 17 3 a plasa to put
position n 17 3 poziţie point of view; rank or status; posture; job
precede v 17 3 a precede to be/come/go before
Retreat n 17 3 retragere time when flag is lowered
senior chief petty n 17 3 plutonier superior Navy NCO (E-8) officer (SCPO)
senior master sergeant n 17 3 sergent superior Air Force NCO (E-8) (SMSgt)
sergeant first class n 17 3 sergent clasa 1 Army NCO (E-7) (SFC)
sergeant major n 17 3 sergent major Army, Marine Corps NCO (E-8)
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set/set/set v 17 3 a pune to furnish; put
support v 17 3 a suporta to maintain with strength or subsistence; hold up
symbol n 17 3 simbol an object used to represent something abstract
Though c 17 3 necătînd la faptul in spite of the fact that
warrant officer (WO) n 17 3 plutonier military officer, between NCO and commissioned officer

BOOK 17
LESSON 4

aluminum n 17 4 aluminiu a type of lightweight metal

attach v 17 4 a ataşa to fasten/join
bare wire e 17 4 fir gol wire that is not insulated
charge n 17 4 încărcat energy stored
charge v 17 4 a încărca to cause to take in the correct amount of electricity
circuit n 17 4 circuit circular path of an electric current
conduct v 17 4 conduct transmit/convey; direct
conductor n 17 4 conductor substance that conducts electricity/heat
copper n 17 4 cupru a type of soft reddish metal
cord n 17 4 fir conectat la sursă electrică insulated wire on an appliance which is plugged into a power
source
current n 17 4 curent flow of water or air
dead wire e 17 4 fir fără curent wire without electricity
electric j 17 4 electric producing or worked by electricity
electrical j 17 4 electric concerned with or using electricity
electrician n 17 4 electrician a person who fits and repairs electrical apparatus
-en af 17 4 adj + -en = verb adj + -en = verb
energy n 17 4 energie the power which does work and drives machines; electrical
energy
flow n 17 4 curent a pouring out; the rate of a smooth steady movement
(fluids/electrons)
flow v 17 4 a curge to run or spread smoothly (liquids/electrons)
generate v 17 4 a produce to produce
generator n 17 4 generator machine that produces electricity
go/went/gone out v 17 4 a stinge, a ieşi to stop burning/shining
insulate v 17 4 a izola to cover or wrap to prevent escape of electricity, heat, sound
insulated j 17 4 izolat covered to prevent escape of electricity, heat, sound
insulation n 17 4 izolaţie something that protects/ covers
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insulator n 17 4 izolator material used to prevent undesired flow of electricity
live wire e 17 4 fir conectat la curent electric wire with electricity flowing through it
magnet n 17 4 magnet any object (especially iron) which can draw other objects to it
power n 17 4 putere force; ability
power v 17 4 a împuternici to supply with power
powerful j 17 4 puternic having force; a strong affect
produce v 17 4 a produce to make; bring forth
product n 17 4 produs something made in a factory or grown/ raised to sell
production n 17 4 producţie the act of producing
protect v 17 4 a proteja to shield from danger; defend
protection n 17 4 protecţie act of protecting; something that protects
run/ran/run v 17 4 a funcţiona to work or be in operation
screw n 17 4 înşurubat fastener
screwdriver n 17 4 şurubelniţă tool
shock n 17 4 şoc jolt
short n 17 4 scurt (circuit) faulty electrical circuit
solder v 17 4 a suda to join or repair metals with liquid tin
splice v 17 4 a uni to join two pieces of wire or rope together
switch n 17 4 comutator apparatus for stopping flow of electricity
switch on/off v 17 4 a aprinde / a stinge lumina to turn on/off
through a 17 4 printre into one side and out the other; by means of
through j 17 4 prin, până la sfârşit finished
through p 17 4 printre into one side and out the other; by means of
twist v 17 4 a suci to turn
uninsulated j 17 4 ne izolat not covered to prevent passing of heat, electricity, etc.
use n 17 4 folosire act of using; purpose for using
wire n 17 4 fir metal drawn into long thread
wiring n 17 4 sistem de fire arrangement of wired electrical system
BOOK 18
LESSON 1

academic j 18 1 academic concerning teaching/studying

academy n 18 1 academie school for training in a special skill
acquire v 18 1 a obţine to gain/possess as one's own
active duty n 18 1 serviciu activ presently in military service
anthropology n 18 1 antropologie a scientific study of the human race
appoint v 18 1 a stabili to choose for a position, etc.; decide/arrange
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appointee n 18 1 persoană stabilită person who has been appointed
appointment n 18 1 stabilirea unei persoane p/u the choosing of someone for a position/job; a position
funcţie
as p 18 1 ca şi in the role/function of
biology n 18 1 biologie a science which studies living things
both...and c 18 1 ambii şi... şi not only...but also; the one as well as the other
candidate n 18 1 candidat one who seeks or is nominated for an office, prize, honor, etc.
chemistry n 18 1 chimie a branch of science which studies the elements of the universe
commission n 18 1 ducument autoritar ce an official document making a person a military officer
identifică ofiţerul militar,
avansare
commission v 18 1 a avansa to give military rank
design n 18 1 schiţă, planificare a plan; drawing/pattern showing how to make something
design v 18 1 a schiţa, a planifica to draw /make plans
economics n 18 1 economie the study of money
either...or c 18 1 sau... sau (din 2) one or the other of 2
eligible j 18 1 potrivit suitable to be chosen especially for marriage/promotion
engineer n 18 1 inginer person who plans/understands the making of machines, roads,
etc.
engineering n 18 1 inginerie science and profession of an engineer
establish v 18 1 a fonda to set up (an organization, school, etc.)
graduate n 18 1 absolvent person who has graduated
ineligible j 18 1 ne calificat not qualified
lead/led/led v 18 1 a conduce to direct/guide; to be ahead; live
leader n 18 1 lider, conducător person who directs/guides; the head leader
leadership n 18 1 abilitate de a conduce capability/ability to lead; position/office of leadership
motivate v 18 1 a motiva to provide a motive/ incentive
motivated j 18 1 motivat having motivation
name v 18 1 a numi to give a name to; say the name of; choose/appoint
neither...nor c 18 1 nici... nici not either
not only...but also c 18 1 nu doar acesta... dar şi acesta not just this, also that
physics n 18 1 fizica subject of science
president n 18 1 preşedinte president of U.S.
primarily a 18 1 primar chief/main
primary j 18 1 primar chief/main/first
program n 18 1 procedură, program plan/procedure
qualification n 18 1 calificare ability/training enabling one to do something
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qualified j 18 1 calificat competent/eligible
qualify v 18 1 a califica to make/declare competent or eligible
quality n 18 1 calitate characteristic element
reach v 18 1 a ajunge to arrive at; attain; get a message to
science n 18 1 ştiinţă study of knowledge which depends on facts and general natural
laws
scientist n 18 1 ştienţist, om de ştiinţă a person who works in science
social j 18 1 social of/concerning society; shared with friends
social science n 18 1 ştiinţă socială study of people in society
sociology n 18 1 sociologie social science
strategy n 18 1 strategie, tactică skillful planning, especially military

BOOK 18
LESSON 2

accustomed to j 18 2 deprins să in the habit of

barricade n 18 2 baricadă something that blocks passage
barricade v 18 2 a baricada to block off passageway
be used to m 18 2 a fi deprins să be accustomed to
condition n 18 2 condiţie state of existence; prerequisite
damage n 18 2 vătămare harm/loss
damage v 18 2 a vătăma to cause harm to
danger n 18 2 pericol possibility of harm/loss
drizzle n 18 2 burezare fine, misty rain; rain in very small drops
drizzle v 18 2 a bureza to rain very lightly or in small drops
evacuate v 18 2 a evacua to take/move people away from a place and out of danger
evacuation n 18 2 evacuare the act of moving people out of danger
favorable j 18 2 favorabil advantageous, pleasing; approving
favorably a 18 2 favorabil pleasingly; approvingly
flash n 18 2 fulger sudden light/occurrence; a brief news report
flash v 18 2 a fulgera to appear suddenly; exhibit briefly
flood n 18 2 inundaţie an overflowing of water on an area normally dry
flood v 18 2 a inunda to cause to be covered with water
fog n 18 2 ceaţă a thick mist which makes it difficult to see
foggy j 18 2 ceţos full of fog; not clear
forecast n 18 2 prognoza prediction
forecast/forecast/ v 18 2 a prognoza to predict what will forecast happen in the future
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hail n 18 2 grindină frozen rain
hail v 18 2 a ploua cu grindină to shower hail
hazard n 18 2 primejdie danger
hazardous j 18 2 primejdios dangerous
invisible j 18 2 invizibil that can't be seen; hidden
lightning n 18 2 fulger flash of light
likely a 18 2 probabil probably
likely j 18 2 probabil probable
look out (for) v 18 2 a avea grijă to take care/be careful of
probable j 18 2 probabil likely
rise/rose/risen v 18 2 a creşte to come/go up; get higher
run/ran/run into v 18 2 a intra în contact to encounter; collide with
set/set/set up v 18 2 a stabili to establish; erect
severe j 18 2 sever not kind; harmful
severely a 18 2 sever not kindly; harmfully
sleet n 18 2 zăpadă udă partly frozen rain
sleet v 18 2 a ploua cu zăpadă udă to shower sleet
strike/struck/struck v 18 2 a păli to hit; come suddenly; ignite a match
take precaution(s) e 18 2 a avea grijă to protect against danger
thunder n 18 2 tunet loud noise which follows lightning
unfavorable j 18 2 nefavorabil detrimental; not approving
unfavorably a 18 2 nefavorabil detrimentally; disapprovingly
unlikely j 18 2 improbabil not probable
visibility n 18 2 vizibilitate degree of clearness
visible j 18 2 vizibil able to be seen; evident
visibly a 18 2 vizibil noticeably
warn v 18 2 a preîntîmpina to caution
warning n 18 2 preîntîmpinare sign of danger; advise to beware
watch out (for) v 18 2 a avea grijă de to take care/be careful of
weatherman n 18 2 persoana ce duce prognoza weather forecaster
meteo
wish (to) v 18 2 aş vrea să to want/desire

BOOK 18
LESSON 3
advise v 18 3 a sfătui to give advice, recommend, or suggest
agree v 18 3 a fi de acord to have/share same opinion feeling, purpose, etc.
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agreement n 18 3 acord an understanding between people; a contract
benefit n 18 3 benefit an advantage or good effect
benefit v 18 3 a beneficia to be useful or helpful
can't be m 18 3 nu poate sa fie indicates logical impossibility
chief j 18 3 şef highest in rank/most important
chief n 18 3 şef leader/person with highest rank
chiefly a 18 3 cel mai important mainly
concern n 18 3 îngrijorare a matter of interest or importance to someone
concerned j 18 3 îngrijorat worried; interested in
convince v 18 3 a convinge persuade by argument/ evidence
couldn't be m 18 3 nu putea fi logical impossibility
definite j 18 3 clar, definit clear/without any uncertainty
definitely a 18 3 definitiv without a doubt; clearly
disagree v 18 3 a nu fi de acord to have/show a different opinion
disagreement n 18 3 dezacord a difference of opinion
employ v 18 3 a angaja to use a person as a paid worker
employee n 18 3 lucrător, muncitor a person who is employed
employer n 18 3 angajator a person who pays people to work
employment n 18 3 lucru the state of being employed; work
excellent j 18 3 excelent very good
fire v 18 3 a elibera de la serviciu to dismiss from a job; shoot
get the point e 18 3 a înţelege ideea to understand the main idea
get/got/gotten off v 18 3 a părăsi lucrul to leave work
get/got/gotten rid of v 18 3 a se elibera to free oneself from; to throw away/to give away
head n 18 3 şef, lider leader/ruler
hire v 18 3 a angaja to employ someone for pay
indefinite j 18 3 indefinit not clear/not fixed, especially as to time
indefinitely a 18 3 indefinit for a period of time without a fixed end
main j 18 3 cel mai important chief/most important
mainly a 18 3 cel mai important chief/most important
now (that) c 18 3 acum că... since; seeing that
on the one/other hand e 18 3 dintr-o parte... din altă parte one point of view/the opposite point
permit v 18 3 a permite to allow
personal j 18 3 personal private; done/made by a particular person
personally a 18 3 personal speaking for oneself
point n 18 3 punct, ideea fact/idea; a sharp end
point of view e 18 3 punct de vedere a way of considering/judging a thing, person, event, etc.
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point out v 18 3 a explica, a arăta to explain; show the way
supervise v 18 3 a supraveghea to keep watch over
supervisor n 18 3 supraveghetor one who supervises
to tell you the truth e 18 3 a-ţi spune adevărul truly; actually
unemployed j 18 3 şomer not having a job
unemployment n 18 3 şomaj lack of jobs; lacking a job
without p 18 3 fără lacking; not having

BOOK 18
LESSON 4

accuse v 18 4 a acuza to charge with an error or offense

all of a sudden e 18 4 dinadins unexpectedly
along a 18 4 cu (cineva) forward; with others, as a companion or associate; in line with
along p 18 4 de-a lungul parallel with the length or direction of
blame v 18 4 a învinovăţi to consider someone responsible for/being at fault
blind j 18 4 orb unable to see
blind v 18 4 a orbi to make unable to see
bring/brought/brought v 18 4 a readuce to cause to return; recall to mind
back
carry v 18 4 a căra to bear, convey, or transport
childhood n 18 4 copilărie period of being a child
coast n 18 4 coastă (lîngă mare) the land next to the sea/ocean
consideration n 18 4 consideraţie careful thought for the wishes/feelings of others
control n 18 4 control power to direct/regulate
control v 18 4 a controla to direct/regulate
could have m 18 4 putea avea past possibility
deaf j 18 4 surd unable to hear at all or to hear well
detail n 18 4 detaliu small point or fact
dormitory n 18 4 cămin a building where students live and study; barracks
fact n 18 4 fact something known to be true
force n 18 4 forţă power of wind, water; body strength; group of people trained for
special purpose
force v 18 4 a forţa to use physical power or influence on
get/got/gotten v 18 4 a lua causative
have/had/had v 18 4 a avea causative
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however a 18 4 oricum in spite of this
hurricane n 18 4 uragan storm with high wind/rain
in the back of p 18 4 în spatele in the rear part of
in the front of p 18 4 în faţa in the front part of
look after v 18 4 a avea grijă de to take care of somebody/something
may have m 18 4 putea avea past possibility
memory n 18 4 memorie act of remembering; something remembered
-ment af 18 4 vb + -ment = subst. vb + -ment = noun
might have m 18 4 ar putea avea past possibility
must have m 18 4 trebuie să aibă past deduction
ought to have m 18 4 trebuie să aibă unfulfilled advisability
persuade v 18 4 a convinge to cause to do by reasoning; convince
remind v 18 4 a reaminti to tell/cause to remember
semester n 18 4 semestru either of two periods into which a school year is divided
set/set/set aside v 18 4 a lăsă dintr-o parte to save for a special purpose
share n 18 4 împărţire part of
share v 18 4 a împărţi to use, have, etc., with others
should have m 18 4 trebuie să aibă unfulfilled advisability
should not have m 18 4 nu trebuie să aibă past inadvisability
sign language n 18 4 limba semnelor (muţilor) system of hand movements for expression as used by deaf/mutes
spoil v 18 4 a strica to ruin/decay; treat very/too well
such as p 18 4 aşa ca for example
sudden j 18 4 neaşteptat, repede unexpected; abrupt; quick
suddenly a 18 4 pe neaşteptat unexpectedly; abruptly; quickly
take into consideration e 18 4 a lua în consideraţie to keep something in mind when making a decision
take someone/something e 18 4 a trata fără amabilitate to treat without consideration or kindness
for granted
therefore a 18 4 deci for that reason; so
tornado n 18 4 tornado whirling wind

BOOK 19
LESSON 1
all at once e 19 1 totul de odată suddenly
along with p 19 1 odată cu together with/in addition to
alongside a 19 1 dea lungul beside/parallel
alongside (of) p 19 1 paralel cu beside/parallel
attract v 19 1 a atrage draw to; allure
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complete j 19 1 complet whole; lacking nothing/to full extent
consequently a 19 1 ca rezultat a, consecvent as a result
divorce n 19 1 divorţ ending of a marriage
divorce v 19 1 a divorţa end a marriage
eager j 19 1 doritor full of interest/desire
end up v 19 1 a finisa finish in a certain place/way
ex- af 19 1 cineva / ceva ce nu mai este no longer/former
de acum
female n 19 1 feminin one of the sexes
general j 19 1 general most common; not specific
get/got/gotten along v 19 1 a progresa progress (in)
get/got/gotten along v 19 1 a te înţelege be in agreement (with)
grandchild/-children n 19 1 nepot, nepoţei child/ren of one's son/daughter
granddaughter n 19 1 nepoţică daughter of one's son/daughter
grandson n 19 1 nepot son of one's son/daughter
in addition a 19 1 de asemeni, în plus also
incomplete j 19 1 incomplet lacking something
in-law n 19 1 în lege relation by marriage
inquire (about) v 19 1 a întreba (despre) ask/ask for information
knowledge n 19 1 cunoştinţă that what is known/ understanding
male n 19 1 masculin one of the sexes
neglect (to) v 19 1 a neglija give little care to or fail to do something
once in a while e 19 1 odată sometimes
put/put/put up with v 19 1 a tolera tolerate without complaining
relationship n 19 1 relaţie connection, as in thought, meaning, blood
sand n 19 1 nisip small, loose pieces of rock found on beaches and deserts
sex n 19 1 sex male/female
specific j 19 1 specific particular; definite; exact
spouse n 19 1 soţ sau soţie husband or wife
tolerance n 19 1 toleranţă being tolerant
tolerant j 19 1 tolerant showing tolerance
tolerate v 19 1 a tolera allow/respect others' beliefs, etc.

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LESSON 2

absolutely a 19 2 absolut completely

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according to p 19 2 referitor la in agreement with; as stated by

arrange v 19 2 a aranja set in order/plan in advance

assist v 19 2 a asista help/support
assistance n 19 2 asistenţă help/aid
at least a 19 2 în sfîrşit not less than; if nothing else
bite n 19 2 muşcătură act of biting; something to eat
bite/bit/bitten v 19 2 a muşca cut/crush with the teeth, mouth, etc.
can't have m 19 2 nu poate avea past logical impossibility
convinced j 19 2 convins very sure
convincing j 19 2 convingător persuasive
could have m 19 2 putea avea unfulfilled past ability
couldn't have m 19 2 nu putea avea past logical impossibility
drop off v 19 2 a aduce take/deliver; doze
drown v 19 2 a se îneca die/cause to die under water
entire j 19 2 toată, întreaga whole; lacking nothing/to the full extent
fatal j 19 2 fatal resulting in death; disastrous
few j 19 2 puţin (numărabil) absence of almost all quantity
fuel n 19 2 combustibil material used for producing power
get/got/gotten through v 19 2 a ajunge la, a finisa finish; reach someone, (with/to) especially by phone
in order e 19 2 în ordine properly arranged; neat
in place of p 19 2 în locul instead of
insist (on) v 19 2 a insista la declare firmly; order something to happen
keep/kept/kept away v 19 2 a se feri de avoid
(from)
kill v 19 2 a ucide cause to die
little j 19 2 puţin (ne numărabil) absence of almost all quantity
misplace v 19 2 a putea în locul greşit put in wrong place
order n 19 2 ordine arrangement where everything is in proper condition
otherwise a 19 2 dacă nu... atunci if not
prevent v 19 2 a preveni stop/keep from doing/happening
preventable j 19 2 prevenibil able to be prevented
rest n 19 2 odihnă remainder
run/ran/run across v 19 2 a găsi din întîmplare find by chance
stay away (from) v 19 2 a se feri de avoid
telegram n 19 2 telegramă message sent by telegram

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trim j 19 2 curat, îngrijit in good condition
use up v 19 2 a folosi totul consume; finish completely
vitamin n 19 2 vitamină chemical substance important for health

BOOK 19
LESSON 3

-able af 19 3 verb/subst + -able = adj verb/noun + -able = adj

accomplish v 19 3 a finisa succeed in doing; complete
account for v 19 3 a explica explain
achieve v 19 3 a obţine do successfully; get by effort
adjust to v 19 3 a se adapta adapt
assume responsibility e 19 3 a asuma responsabilitate take on responsibility
attendance n 19 3 frecventare act of being present; number present
capability n 19 3 capabilitate quality of being capable
communicate v 19 3 a comunica give/exchange info; impart
confidence n 19 3 încredere în sine belief in one's ability; assurance
confident j 19 3 încrezut în sine full of confidence; certain
congratulate v 19 3 a felicita express pleasure at one's good fortune
develop v 19 3 a dezvolta cause to/give or become more complete; stages of production
educational j 19 3 educaţional pertaining to education
guidance n 19 3 îndrumare leadership; advice
guide v 19 3 a îndruma lead; control
-ible af 19 3 verb/subst + -ible = adj verb/noun + -ible = adj
make sense e 19 3 a avea sens be logical
method n 19 3 metodă manner of doing
mission n 19 3 misiune duty/purpose
object (to) v 19 3 a nega state by way of objection; express disapproval
obtain v 19 3 a obţine get possession of
once c 19 3 odată from the moment that/when
quite a few e 19 3 cîteva many
quite a(n) (adj) + noun e 19 3 cît de cît, mai to some degree, rather
routine j 19 3 rutină regular
routine n 19 3 rutină fixed way of doing things
self-confidence n 19 3 încredere în sine confidence in one's ability
sensible j 19 3 sensibil having/showing good sense
skill n 19 3 abilitate ability/proficiency
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someday a 19 3 odată at some future day or time
succeed v 19 3 a reuşi be successful
success n 19 3 succes a favorable result
successful j 19 3 norocos turning out as hoped
sufficient j 19 3 suficient enough/adequate
technique n 19 3 tehnică (de a face) manner of doing

BOOK 19
LESSON 4

annoy v 19 4 a deranja bother

annoyed j 19 4 deranjat angry
annoying j 19 4 deranjabilă irritating
as well as c 19 4 la fel ca şi in addition to
attention n 19 4 atenţie thought/consideration
disappoint v 19 4 a dezamăgi fail to satisfy hopes/expectations
disappointed j 19 4 dezamăgit unhappy at not seeing hopes come true
disappointing j 19 4 dezamăgitor causing to be unhappy at not seeing hopes come true
drop out of v 19 4 a închide, a finisa quit
guilty j 19 4 vinovat having or showing a feeling of guilt
hand in v 19 4 a prezenta submit
helmet n 19 4 casca de protecţie protective head covering
helpful j 19 4 folositor willing help; useful
helpless j 19 4 fără de folos unable to look after oneself or act without help
in a rush e 19 4 în grabă hurrying
lack v 19 4 a nu ajunge not having enough of
lack (of) n 19 4 neajuns absence of
lazy j 19 4 leneş avoiding work/activity
learn a lesson e 19 4 a primi lecţie learn from experience
lenient j 19 4 liniştit not harsh; merciful
lose one's temper e 19 4 a-şi pierde controlul, a fi become angry
inervat
pay attention to e 19 4 a atrage atenţia la give thought/consideration to
put/put/put aside v 19 4 a lăsa dintr-o parte reserve for later use
regret n 19 4 regret sorrow over acts/omissions
regret v 19 4 a regreta feel sorry about
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rush n 19 4 grabă hasty movement; great activity
rush v 19 4 a se grăbi hurry/act quickly
start out (on) v 19 4 a începe leave/begin a trip, career, etc.
stay up v 19 4 a fi treaz to remain awake
strict j 19 4 strict enforcing rules
stupid j 19 4 prost silly/foolish
take/took/taken off v 19 4 a părăsi leave; take time from work, etc.
turn in v 19 4 a rîndui, a prezenta submit
volunteer n 19 4 voluntar one who gives services without payment
volunteer v 19 4 a fi voluntar give services without payment
waste v 19 4 a folosi în zadar use wrongly; use too much of

BOOK 20
LESSON 1

a good deal of e 20 1 mult a lot of

a great deal of e 20 1 mult a lot of
apart a 20 1 separat, aparte separately
apart from p 20 1 separat de separate from; with the exception of
bag n 20 1 sacoşă container made of paper, plastic, etc.; suitcase
become/became/became v 20 1 a se întîmpla happen to
of
bet n 20 1 pariu wager/agreement
bet/bet/bet v 20 1 a bate pariu wager
call for v 20 1 a cere go and get; require
can't help e 20 1 în zadar, nu va ajuta unable to refrain from
combine v 20 1 a combina mix together
cost n 20 1 costul price/amount paid/asked
create v 20 1 a crea make; produce
depend on v 20 1 a depinde de be contingent on
feel like e 20 1 a simţi de parcă would like to
from time to time e 20 1 cîteodată sometimes
give/gave/given away v 20 1 a face cadou make a gift of
groceries n 20 1 alimente items sold at a grocery store
ingredient n 20 1 ingredient one of the parts of a mixture
jar n 20 1 borcan glass container
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label n 20 1 etichetă paper/cloth attached to something as identification
list n 20 1 listă series of items in order
list v 20 1 a lista make a list of
mix n 20 1 combinaţie combination
mix v 20 1 a combina put ingredients together
mixture n 20 1 combină product of mixing
most r 20 1 cel mai almost all
mostly a 20 1 cel mai des chiefly/for the most part
on hand e 20 1 la mînă available for use now
property n 20 1 proprietate anything owned; land
purchase n 20 1 cumpărătură act of buying
purchase v 20 1 a cumpăra to buy
put/put/put off v 20 1 a amîna postpone
quantity n 20 1 cantitate an amount
raw j 20 1 crud uncooked
recipe n 20 1 recetă list of things needed and directions for preparing food
separate j 20 1 separat not together/different
separate v 20 1 a separa keep apart; divide into parts
set n 20 1 set number of things, etc. that form a group
stir v 20 1 a amesteca mix
tear/tore/torn (up) v 20 1 a rupe pull apart/to pieces by force
thus a 20 1 deacea therefore

BOOK 20
LESSON 2

additional j 20 2 adiţional in addition/added

alert j 20 2 alarmat watchful
alert v 20 2 a alerta warn as to be ready
ally n 20 2 aliat person/country joined with another
attack n 20 2 atac an attacking
attack v 20 2 a ataca act upon harmfully
authorize v 20 2 a autoriza give power, authority to
battle n 20 2 bătălie conflict
border n 20 2 hotar line between nations; edge
call up v 20 2 a mobiliza summon for duty
combat n 20 2 bătălie battle
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defend v 20 2 a apăra guard from attack; protect
defense n 20 2 apărare something that defends against attack
define v 20 2 a defini give meaning
enemy n 20 2 inamic person, etc., hostile to another
engage v 20 2 a se implica enter into conflict; mesh together
freedom n 20 2 libertate state of being free
maintain v 20 2 a menţine keep in a certain state; defend/support
maintenance n 20 2 menţinere maintaining/being maintained
neutral j 20 2 neutru supporting neither side
nevertheless a 20 2 totuşi however
notify v 20 2 a notifica tell/inform
on alert e 20 2 în alertă ready for danger, etc.
peace n 20 2 pace absence of conflict
secure j 20 2 în securitate free from danger
security n 20 2 securitate protection
settle v 20 2 a instala to reach an agreement; take up permanent residence
situation n 20 2 situaţia condition/circumstance
take control of e 20 2 a lua control asupra assume control of
take sides e 20 2 a lua parte support a group
take steps e 20 2 a întreprinde măsuri begin to act
take/took/taken over v 20 2 a lua sub control begin controlling
threaten v 20 2 a ameninţa make threats
war n 20 2 război armed conflict/hostility

BOOK 20
LESSON 3
accelerate v 20 3 a accelera increase the speed of
align v 20 3 a alinia bring into a straight line
altogether a 20 3 toţi odată, împreună in all; completely
-ative af 20 3 verb/subst + -ative = adj verb/noun + -ative = adj
automatic j 20 3 automat done as from habit; working by itself
carburetor n 20 3 carburator device for mixing gasoline with air
clutch n 20 3 ambriaj device for gears
defect n 20 3 defect lacking something; imperfection
defective j 20 3 cu defect having defects
estimate n 20 3 apreciere general guess; opinion
estimate v 20 3 a aprecia guess size, cost, etc. of; form an opinion
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exterior n 20 3 exterior outside part of
fluid n 20 3 lichid liquid
function n 20 3 operaţie, funcţiune operation
function v 20 3 a funcţiona operate
gear n 20 3 cutie de viteză toothed wheel
have a look at e 20 3 a examina examine
hydraulic j 20 3 hidraulic operated by movement/force of liquids
ignite v 20 3 a aprinde set fire to/catch fire
ignition n 20 3 aprindere starting system
interior n 20 3 interior inside part of
-ive af 20 3 verb/noun + -ive = adj verb/noun + -ive = adj
lever n 20 3 pîrghie bar used to apply pressure
liquid n 20 3 lichid fluid
look over v 20 3 a examina examine
manual j 20 3 manual made, done, worked by hand
pedal n 20 3 pedală lever operated by foot
pipe n 20 3 ţeavă metal tube
provide v 20 3 a asigura furnish what is needed
pump n 20 3 pompă device used for pumping
pump v 20 3 a pompa move fluids, gases to and from
release v 20 3 a lăsa, a da drumul allow to come out/let go
repair n 20 3 reparaţie work done in repairing
service v 20 3 a deservi make fit/furnish with a service
shift v 20 3 a schimba move from one person/place to another; change position
spark n 20 3 scîntee small part of fire
spark plug n 20 3 bugie device which produces electric spark
standard j 20 3 standard regularly used
step on the gas e 20 3 a accelera accelerate
supply v 20 3 a asigura furnish what is needed
system n 20 3 sistem arrangement of things to form a whole; method
take a look at e 20 3 a examina examine
-tive af 20 3 verb/subst + -tive = adj verb/noun + -tive = adj
transmission n 20 3 transmisie part of automobile
transmit v 20 3 a transmite send out
used j 20 3 folosit second hand; used before
wear/wore/worn out v 20 3 a uza reduce to useless state; tire greatly
worn out j 20 3 uzat used until no longer effective; tired out
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BOOK 20
LESSON 4

antifreeze n 20 4 antifriz chemical substance used to keep liquid from freezing

circulate v 20 4 a circula move in a circuit and return
combustible j 20 4 combustibil that can burn
combustion n 20 4 aprindere act/process of burning
component n 20 4 component part
coolant n 20 4 lichid de răcire fluid used for cooling engines
cylinder n 20 4 cilindru hollow/solid body with circular base and straight sides
eliminate v 20 4 a elimina remove/get rid of; omit
exhaust n 20 4 gaz de eşapament air, smoke which escapes from engine
external j 20 4 extern of/on the outside; foreign
filter n 20 4 filtru device through which liquid/air is cleaned/strained
filter v 20 4 a filtra pass through a filter; remove with a filter
for the purpose of p 20 4 în loc să in order to
friction n 20 4 frecţie rubbing of one object against another
in order to p 20 4 în loc să with the purpose of
internal j 20 4 intern of/in the inside
least r 20 4 cel mai puţin smallest amount
lubricate v 20 4 a unge, a aplica lubrifient make slippery; apply a lubricant
malfunction n 20 4 defecţiune instance of malfunctioning
malfunction v 20 4 a defecta fail to function as it should
overhaul n 20 4 reparaţie completă a major repair job
overheat v 20 4 a se supra încălzi become excessively hot
overheated j 20 4 supra încălzit excessively hot
piston n 20 4 piston cylinder fitted within hollow cylinder
pressure n 20 4 presiune applied force
process n 20 4 proces system of operations
purpose n 20 4 cauză reason; objective
rebuild/rebuilt/rebuilt v 20 4 a reconstrui construct again
regulate v 20 4 a controla control
rub v 20 4 a şterge cu radiera move along a surface with pressure and friction
so (that) c 20 4 în loc să in order that
speedometer n 20 4 spidometru device used to indicate speed
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surface n 20 4 suprafaţă outer part; top of a liquid
tear/tore/torn down v 20 4 a distruge destroy; disassemble
thermostat n 20 4 termostat device used to regulate temperature
threat n 20 4 preîntîmpinare warning; menace
useful j 20 4 folositor that can be used; helpful
wear and tear e 20 4 uzat şi folosit damage resulting from use

BOOK 21
LESSON 1

abnormal j 21 1 neobişnuit not usual; odd

anyway a 21 1 oricum in any manner/at any rate
appetite n 21 1 dorinţă desire
approximately a 21 1 aproximativ not exact, but nearly
average j 21 1 normal, obişnuit normal/usual
average n 21 1 obişnuit usual amount; result of division
average v 21 1 a obişnui figure out the average
brand n 21 1 fel, nume, tip kind/make/name
call off v 21 1 a închide cancel
conclude v 21 1 a decide finish; decide
contribute v 21 1 a contribui to join with others in giving; bring about
dense j 21 1 dens thick; crowded; close together
density n 21 1 densitate number per unit
desert n 21 1 pustiu dry, barren region
drain v 21 1 a usca draw off; empty
growth n 21 1 creştere act/rate of growing; increase in number
habit n 21 1 obicei custom; usual way of doing
in that case e 21 1 în acest caz conditional adverbial phrase
industry n 21 1 industrie business; manufacture
keep/kept/kept up with v 21 1 a fi în legătură maintain pace; remain informed
maximum j 21 1 maxim greatest possibly allowed
minimum j 21 1 minim smallest/lowest
model n 21 1 model particular type; representation
normal j 21 1 normal regular/usual
occur v 21 1 a se întîmpla happen
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once again e 21 1 din nou again as before
once more e 21 1 încă odată one more time
peak n 21 1 pic, cel mai înalt punct, vîrf highest point
per p 21 1 pe for each
pick up v 21 1 a prinde din mers learn at random
populate v 21 1 a popula live in a particular area
population n 21 1 populaţie number of people living in a place
portion n 21 1 porţie section/piece
rapid j 21 1 rapid fast/quick
rate n 21 1 rată price; amount measured in relation to something else
recent j 21 1 recent done/occurring not long ago
region n 21 1 regiune area
scenery n 21 1 panoramă surrounding views
spread/spread/spread v 21 1 a răspîndi open out; cover with; make known
take/took/taken after v 21 1 a desface, a lua după resemble

BOOK 21
LESSON 2

absorb v 21 2 a absorbi take in

affect v 21 2 a afecta produce an effect on
airtight j 21 2 ermetic so tight that air cannot get through
artificial j 21 2 artificial not natural
as a result a 21 2 ca rezultat consequently
as a result of p 21 2 ca rezultat a shows effect/result of something
bend/bent/bent v 21 2 a îndoi force into a different shape
bounce (back) v 21 2 a sări rebound
characteristic n 21 2 calitate, caracteristică feature/quality
chemical n 21 2 chimic a substance
contain v 21 2 a conţine hold
content n 21 2 conţinut amount contained; all that is contained
effect n 21 2 efect result caused by something
effective j 21 2 efectiv producing a desired result
elastic j 21 2 elastic capable of being stretched
escape v 21 2 a evada come/get out of a place
flexible j 21 2 flexibil able to bend; adjustable to change
form v 21 2 a forma take the shape of; make
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hardly a 21 2 aproape că nu almost none
-ility af 21 2 adj + -ility = subst adj + -ility = noun
inflexible j 21 2 tare, ne flexibil unable to bend; not able to change
-ity af 21 2 adj + -ity = subst adj + -ity = noun
nowadays a 21 2 zilele noastre at the present time
original j 21 2 original first
property n 21 2 proprietate characteristic
real j 21 2 real natural; not artificial
resist v 21 2 a rezista fight against/withstand
result n 21 2 rezultat what happens because of an action
result from v 21 2 a rezulta din be the result of
result in v 21 2 a rezulta în cause a result
rigid j 21 2 rigid stiff/not bending
seal n 21 2 sigilă something that seals
seal v 21 2 a sigila close/fasten tightly
shape v 21 2 formă give form to
so...that c 21 2 iată de ce introduces clause of result
soak v 21 2 a se inflirta to draw in; to enter/ be/place in water
squeeze v 21 2 a aplica presiune apply pressure
stretch v 21 2 a întinde pull to a greater length; extend
substance n 21 2 substanţă material
such (a) j 21 2 aşa de of that kind; so bad, great, good, etc.
such...that c 21 2 aşa... încît introduces clause of result
-ty af 21 2 adj + -ty = subst adj + -ty = noun
waterproof j 21 2 impermiabil so tight that water cannot get through
watertight j 21 2 ermetic so tight that water cannot get through
-y af 21 2 adj + -y = subst adj + -y = noun

BOOK 21
LESSON 3

abbreviation n 21 3 abreviere a shortened form

abundance n 21 3 abundenţă more than enough
aid n 21 3 asistenţă (medicală) assistance
aid v 21 3 a ajuta help; assist
architect n 21 3 arhitect designer of buildings
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be no use e 21 3 fără de folos be useless
case n 21 3 caz problem tried in court; a particular instance
civil j 21 3 civil relating to citizens rights
client n 21 3 client person who engages the professional service of another
commit v 21 3 a comite do something wrong or unlawful
court n 21 3 curte judicial assembly
crime n 21 3 crimă act prohibited by law
criminal j 21 3 criminal relating to/involving/being a crime
determine v 21 3 a determina decide; form a firm intention
dis- af 21 3 negaţie negative/opposite
dual j 21 3 dublu of two/double
efficient j 21 3 eficient producing desired result with little effort
enforce v 21 3 a forţa compel observance of
fair j 21 3 cinstit, liniştit not stormy; just
fill v 21 3 a umple order the use of
for a living e 21 3 pentru trai as an occupation
illegal j 21 3 ilegal against the law
in general e 21 3 în general usually
innocent j 21 3 nevinovat not guilty
interpret v 21 3 translator explain; translate
judge n 21 3 judecător public official; one who judges
judge v 21 3 a judeca form an opinion about; believe
judicial j 21 3 judicial of judges, courts, etc.
jury n 21 3 juriu group of people who decide
just j 21 3 cinstit fair
justice n 21 3 judecătorie fairness
lawyer n 21 3 avocat attorney
legal j 21 3 legal within the law
pharmacist n 21 3 farmacist druggist
plumber n 21 3 instalator one who works with plumbing
represent v 21 3 a reprezenta express by a symbol; act in place of
rescue v 21 3 a salva save from danger, etc.
search v 21 3 a căuta examine to find something
stand/stood/stood for v 21 3 a tolera represent; tolerate
un- af 21 3 negativ negative/opposite

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LESSON 4

advantage n 21 4 avantaj favorable condition

be in contact with e 21 4 a fi în contact cu be in communication with
be in touch with e 21 4 a fi în legătură cu be in communication with
beneficial j 21 4 beneficial, de folos helpful; useful
beyond a 21 4 prin to the further side of; past the limits of
beyond p 21 4 prin to the further side of; past the limits of
branch n 21 4 ramură, secţiune section
brief j 21 4 rapid short, especially in time
brief v 21 4 a informa scurt give necessary information
category n 21 4 categorie division/class
command n 21 4 comandă order; control
command v 21 4 a comanda order
conduct n 21 4 comportament behavior
contact v 21 4 a contacta be in touch with
department n 21 4 departament division/branch
disadvantage n 21 4 dezavantaj unfavorable condition
discharge n 21 4 descărcare act of discharging
discharge v 21 4 a descărca release; fire a gun
discover v 21 4 a descoperi find/learn something
extend v 21 4 a extinde reach/stretch/continue in relation to time and space
extension n 21 4 extensiune continuation; addition
get in contact with e 21 4 a fi în contact cu get in communication with
get in touch with e 21 4 a fi la legătură cu get in communication with
hesitate v 21 4 a ezita pause in/before an action
influence n 21 4 influenţă effect
influence v 21 4 a influenţa have an effect on
inform v 21 4 a informa tell; give info to
obligation n 21 4 obligaţie duty/necessity
prohibit v 21 4 interzicere not permit; prevent
recruit v 21 4 a recruta get new people for
re-enlist v 21 4 a reîncorpora enlist again
request v 21 4 rugăminte ask for something; ask someone to do something
subject to j 21 4 dependent under authority of; contingent upon
suggest v 21 4 a propune offer/propose
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veteran (vet) n 21 4 veteran ex-military person

BOOK 22
LESSON 1

ambulance n 22 1 ambulanţă vehicle for transporting sick/wounded

approach v 22 1 a se apropia come near to
as if c 22 1 de parcă as it would be if something were true
as though c 22 1 de parcă as it would be if something were true
at once e 22 1 imediat immediately/now
breathe v 22 1 respiraţie respire
call on v 22 1 a apela la cineva pay a visit; request one to speak/recite
choke v 22 1 a se înăduşi have difficulty breathing; cause not to breathe
concern v 22 1 a face griji to relate; to worry
conscious j 22 1 conştient awake; able to think
crash n 22 1 impact tare loud impact
crash v 22 1 a păli cu forţă hit with force
critical j 22 1 critic at an important stage; the crisis of a disease
cut/cut/cut in v 22 1 a întrerupe interrupt
faint v 22 1 a pierde conştiinţa pass out
favor n 22 1 act de binefacere helpful act
give a hand e 22 1 a ajuta help
guy n 22 1 băiat man/boy; male person
insect n 22 1 insectă six-legged invertebrate
interrupt v 22 1 a întrerupe cause break in activity; cut in on a conversation
major j 22 1 major main/most important
minor j 22 1 minor unimportant
-ness af 22 1 adj + -ness = subst adj + -ness = noun
object n 22 1 obiect thing that can be seen or touched
particular j 22 1 particular special; unusual; worthy of notice
pass out v 22 1 a pierde conştiinţa faint
poison n 22 1 iad, otravă deadly chemical
poisonous j 22 1 otrăvitor having capability to kill
re- af 22 1 încă odată again/back
shout v 22 1 a striga speak loudly
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slight j 22 1 mic small in amount/extent
snake n 22 1 şarpe cold-blooded, crawling animal with no legs
steal/stole/stolen v 22 1 a fura take dishonestly
stuff n 22 1 lucruri things
swallow v 22 1 a înghiţi pass from mouth to stomach
within p 22 1 prin inside the limits of

BOOK 22
LESSON 2

beauty n 22 2 frumuseţe something that pleases/ satisfies the senses

catch/caught/caught up v 22 2 a ajunge din urmă overtake
with
complex j 22 2 complex difficult
complicated j 22 2 complicat difficult
declare v 22 2 a declara state; make known officially
designate v 22 2 a numi name/appoint
differ v 22 2 a diferenţia be unlike
difference n 22 2 diferenţă unlikeness
due to p 22 2 datorită because of
elect v 22 2 a alege select by vote
entrance n 22 2 intrare place of admission; door or gate
entry n 22 2 intrare entrance
exit n 22 2 ieşire place for leaving
familiar j 22 2 familiar closely acquainted
feature n 22 2 caracteristică prominent part
flame n 22 2 flacără burning fuel
flammable j 22 2 inflamabil easy to burn
former j 22 2 fost first of two; in past time
huge j 22 2 extrem de mare extremely large
latter j 22 2 următorul second of two
lens n 22 2 lentile optical glass
nominate v 22 2 a nomina name/propose for a position
note n 22 2 notiţă short written message
patience n 22 2 răbdare ability to endure
patient j 22 2 răbdător showing forbearance
plain j 22 2 clar, uşor simple; easy to see, hear, or understand
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reckless j 22 2 indiferent careless; not caring about danger
run/ran/run across v 22 2 a întîlni din întîmplare meet by chance
simple j 22 2 simplu not complex
spot v 22 2 a identifica locate
surprise n 22 2 surpiză sudden unexpected event
surprise v 22 2 a uimi amaze/come upon suddenly
voice n 22 2 voce sound produced by people when speaking or singing
vote v 22 2 a vota, a lege formal expression of choice
yet c 22 2 încă but; strange but true

BOOK 22
LESSON 3

adhere (to) v 22 3 a ataşa stick firmly; follow

aim n 22 3 intenţie, scop purpose/intention
back and forth e 22 3 încolo şi încoace one way and then the opposite
bare j 22 3 dezgolit not covered/naked
blunt j 22 3 tocit dull
board n 22 3 tablă long, flat piece of wood
bolt n 22 3 bold metal fastener; bar that positions the cartridge
bore v 22 3 a găuri make a hole
carpenter n 22 3 lemnar person who builds/ repairs things made of wood
clockwise a 22 3 în direcţia acelor in direction of a clock's rotation
ceasornicului
clockwise j 22 3 în direcţia acelor in direction of a clock's rotation
ceasornicului
coarse j 22 3 zgrimţuros rough
counterclockwise a 22 3 contra direcţiei acelor in opposite direction of clock's rotation
ceasornicului
counterclockwise j 22 3 contra direcţiei acelor in opposite direction of clock's rotation
ceasornicului
device n 22 3 mecanism mechanical apparatus
dig/dug/dug v 22 3 a săpa break up and move earth
drill n 22 3 burghiu tool for boring holes
drill v 22 3 a găuri make a hole by boring
drive/drove/driven v 22 3 a conduce push or force
enable v 22 3 a porni make able
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fine j 22 3 neted not coarse
-ful af 22 3 subst + -ful = adj noun + -ful = adj
glue n 22 3 clei, lipici sticky substance used to attach things
glue v 22 3 a lipi make stick
goggles n 22 3 ochelari de protecţie protective eye covering
grip v 22 3 a ţine strîns hold tightly
hammer n 22 3 ciocan tool for driving/striking nails
hole n 22 3 gaură empty area
join v 22 3 a strînge fasten
-less af 22 3 subst + -less = adj noun + -less = adj
motion n 22 3 mişcare movement
nail n 22 3 ţinte metal pin to fasten wood
pliers n 22 3 cleşte gripping tool
rust n 22 3 rugină residue of oxidation on metal
sand v 22 3 a presăra make smooth
sandpaper n 22 3 hîrtie abrazivă paper coated with sand used to smooth wood/metal
saw n 22 3 ferestrău edged tool for cutting
saw v 22 3 a tăia cut with saw
scissors n 22 3 foarfece twin-bladed cutting tool
shovel n 22 3 hîrleţ tool for lifting/moving loose material
tip n 22 3 vîrful point/end
workshop n 22 3 atelier place where work is done

BOOK 22
LESSON 4

adequate j 22 4 adecvat, suficient sufficient

ammunition n 22 4 muniţie projectile used in a weapon
arm v 22 4 a înarma supply with weapon
barrel n 22 4 ţeavă tubelike part of weapon; round container
bullet n 22 4 glonte, proiectil projectile
cartridge n 22 4 cartuş case of a bullet
case n 22 4 tub cartuş container
chamber n 22 4 camera cartuşului compartment
check off v 22 4 a marca mark items on a list
detect v 22 4 a descoperi discover
ease n 22 4 în repauz relaxed effort
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equip v 22 4 a echipa provide what is needed
essential j 22 4 esenţial important
explode v 22 4 a exploda burst violently
extreme j 22 4 excesiv, extrem excessive
firearm n 22 4 armă de foc weapon
firing pin n 22 4 percutor pointed object which strikes the cartridge causing the bullet to be
fired
identify v 22 4 a identifica verify or recognize identity
ignite v 22 4 a se aprinde begin burning
il- af 22 4 negativ negative/opposite
im- af 22 4 negativ negative/opposite
in- af 22 4 negativ negative/opposite
inner j 22 4 înăuntru inside
interest v 22 4 a atrage atenţia attract attention of
ir- af 22 4 negativ negative/opposite
magazine n 22 4 încărcător a compartment in some firearms to hold cartridges
make sure e 22 4 a fi sigur be certain
non- af 22 4 negativ negative/opposite
on account of p 22 4 din cauză că due to
outer j 22 4 extern external
pin n 22 4 percutor pointed object used to detonate bullet; fastener
powder n 22 4 praf fine dust
risk v 22 4 a risca take a chance
shell n 22 4 adăpost covering
sight n 22 4 vedere power/ability to see; aiming device
stationary j 22 4 staţionar standing still; fixed
tend v 22 4 a tinde be likely
tendency n 22 4 înclinaţie inclination
thorough j 22 4 aprofundat, complet complete
trigger n 22 4 trăgaci lever used to discharge a firearm
troubleshoot/troubleshot v 22 4 a găsi defecţiune locate malfunction
/troublesh
upper j 22 4 deasupra highest part

BOOK 23
LESSON 1
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altitude n 23 1 altitudine height
atmosphere n 23 1 atmosferă air surrounding the earth
atmospheric j 23 1 atmosferic of the atmosphere
atom n 23 1 atom small particle
barometer n 23 1 barometru device that measures atmospheric pressure
be composed of v 23 1 a fi compus din be made up of
carbon dioxide n 23 1 bioxid de carbon gas produced in respiration
compress v 23 1 a compresa press together
consist (of) v 23 1 a fi compus din be made up of
convert v 23 1 a schimba change
element n 23 1 element a basic or simple substance; part of a whole
evaporate v 23 1 a evapora change to vapor
exert v 23 1 a elimina use strength, skill, etc.
exhale v 23 1 a expira release air from lungs
exist v 23 1 a exista to be
expand v 23 1 a se lărgi become larger
float v 23 1 a pluti suspend on fluid
form n 23 1 formă arrangement/shape
gas n 23 1 gaz invisible substance
hydrogen n 23 1 hidrogen gaseous element
inhale v 23 1 a inhala draw air into lungs
layer n 23 1 strat single thickness of matter
lung n 23 1 plămîn organ used in respiration
matter n 23 1 materie, substanţă basic substance of things
melt v 23 1 a se topi change from solid to liquid
molecule n 23 1 moleculă smallest part of an element
nitrogen n 23 1 nitrogen gaseous element
occupy v 23 1 a ocupa take up space
oxygen n 23 1 oxigen gaseous element
particle n 23 1 particula small amount
press v 23 1 a presa exert force
sea level n 23 1 nivelul mării level of sea's surface
solid n 23 1 solid not a liquid or a gas
space n 23 1 spaţiu, cosmos universe; empty area
state n 23 1 stare condition
steam n 23 1 vapor de apă water vapor
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surround v 23 1 a înconjura enclose
tiny j 23 1 mic small
vacuum n 23 1 vacuum space completely empty
vapor n 23 1 vapor substance in gaseous state
volume n 23 1 volum cubic space/loudness

BOOK 23
LESSON 2

apply v 23 2 a plica put/spread on; put into use

artery n 23 2 arteră vessel taking blood away from the heart
aware j 23 2 conştient conscious; having realization or knowledge
bandage n 23 2 bandaj gauze strip for binding wounds
by the time (that) e 23 2 cînd when
carry on v 23 2 a continua continue; do/perform
carry out v 23 2 a finisa accomplish
collapse v 23 2 a se prăbuşi fall down; fall into pieces
collide v 23 2 a ciocni come into contact with
collision n 23 2 ciocnire violent contact
conscious j 23 2 conştient aware; knowing
continuous j 23 2 constant constant
crush v 23 2 ciocnire press violently together
during the time (that) e 23 2 în timpul acesta during this time
elevate v 23 2 a ridica raise
expose v 23 2 a arăta bring into view; leave unprotected
firm j 23 2 tare steady; solid
first aid n 23 2 primul ajutor initial treatment
first of all e 23 2 în primul rînd the first thing
fracture n 23 2 fractură a break/breaking of a bone
infect v 23 2 a infecta put disease into body
initial j 23 2 iniţial first
investigate v 23 2 a investiga search/inquire into
procedure n 23 2 procedură, metodă method of doing things
proceed v 23 2 a porni, a începe start/continue
restrict v 23 2 a restricţiona keep within certain limits
safety n 23 2 în siguranţă condition of being safe
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sequence n 23 2 secvenţă orderly series
series n 23 2 serie one after another
somewhat a 23 2 mic a little
steady j 23 2 ne schimbător, stabil unchanging
step n 23 2 pas stage in a process
unconscious j 23 2 inconştient not alert/aware
vein n 23 2 vînă vessel leading blood to the heart
victim n 23 2 victimă one who suffers pain or harm
whenever c 23 2 oricînd at whatever time
wound n 23 2 rană injury
wound v 23 2 a răni injure

BOOK 23
LESSON 3

arrow n 23 3 săgeată symbol used to indicate direction

beneath a 23 3 sub below
beneath p 23 3 sub below
by means of p 23 3 cu ajutorul by using
by way of p 23 3 prin intermediul via
converge v 23 3 a strînge meet together
correspond v 23 3 a comunica communicate by mail; be in agreement
correspondence n 23 3 corespondenţă mailed communication
destination n 23 3 destinaţie intended place of travel
direct v 23 3 a îndruma, a arăta guide
distribute v 23 3 a distribui give out/scatter
endorse v 23 3 a susţine write name; support
-ern af 23 3 subst +-ern = adj noun +-ern = adj
fold v 23 3 a strînge turn/bend
forward a 23 3 înainte to or toward what's ahead or in front
forward j 23 3 înainte situated in advance
go/went/gone over v 23 3 a revedea review
in the meantime e 23 3 în timpul acesta during this time
intersect v 23 3 a intersecta cross
island n 23 3 insulă land surrounded by water
look in on v 23 3 a face o vizită scurtă make a brief visit to
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means n 23 3 mijloc de transport method
meanwhile a 23 3 în timpul indicat during this time
northeast a 23 3 nord-est to or toward the northeast
northeast j 23 3 partea nord-estică coming from the northeast
northeast n 23 3 nord-est direction between north and east; area of the country
northwest a 23 3 nord-vest to or toward the northwest
northwest j 23 3 partea nord-vestică coming from the northwest
northwest n 23 3 nord-vest direction between north and west; area of the country
on top of p 23 3 pe on
opposite p 23 3 opus facing
previous j 23 3 precedent past/before
route n 23 3 ruta line of travel
run short of e 23 3 a folosi aproape totul use almost all/not having enough left
secondary j 23 3 secundar second in order, rank, importance, etc.
southeast a 23 3 sud-est to or toward the southeast
southeast j 23 3 sud-estic coming from the southeast
southeast n 23 3 sud-est direction between south and east; area of the country
southwest a 23 3 sud-vest to or toward the southwest
southwest j 23 3 sud-vestică coming from the southwest
southwest n 23 3 sud-vest direction between south and west; area of the country
throughout a 23 3 peste in every part; from beginning to end
throughout p 23 3 peste in every part; from beginning to end
track n 23 3 cale, pistă path
transport v 23 3 a transporta carry
tray n 23 3 tavă flat receptacle with raised edges
-ward af 23 3 sub + -ward = adj/adv noun + -ward = adj/adv
zip code n 23 3 cod poştal part of address

BOOK 23
LESSON 4

accuracy n 23 4 grijă correctness/precision

accurate j 23 4 grijuliu exact/precise
advance v 23 4 a avansa go forward
aim v 23 4 a conduce control direction
-ance af 23 4 verb + -ance = subst verb + -ance = noun
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artillery n 23 4 artilerie large guns
awfully a 23 4 foarte rău very
barely a 23 4 aproape că nu almost not, by a very little
demonstrate v 23 4 a demonstra show
depress v 23 4 a depresa push down
effort n 23 4 efort attempt to accomplish
elementary j 23 4 elementar basic
-ence af 23 4 verb + -ence = subst verb + -ence = noun
event n 23 4 eveniment a happening
expert j 23 4 expert skilled; knowledgeable
expert n 23 4 expert highly skilled person
failure n 23 4 nereuşita lack of success/ nonperformance
give/gave/given out v 23 4 a distribui distribute
give/gave/given up v 23 4 a se preda surrender/stop doing
go/went/gone on with v 23 4 a continua continue
immediate j 23 4 imediat just then
improve v 23 4 a perfecta make better
infantry n 23 4 infanterie foot soldiers
inspect v 23 4 a inspecta search thoroughly
interfere v 23 4 a interveni hinder
intermediate j 23 4 intermediar, mijlociu middle
level j 23 4 nivel horizontal; even
level n 23 4 poziţie, nivel position/height
marksman/marksmen n 23 4 bun trăgător one who's proficient with weapons
marksmanship n 23 4 ochire sigură quality of being a marksman
ought to m 23 4 trebuie să present/future expectancy
phase n 23 4 fază stage in a cycle
pre- af 23 4 înainte before
progress n 23 4 progres development
progress v 23 4 a progresa move forward
satisfactory j 23 4 satisfăcător, adecvat adequate
should m 23 4 trebuie present/future expectancy
should have m 23 4 trebuia să aibă past expectancy
skilled j 23 4 cu capacităţi mari, having great proficiency
profesionalism
squad n 23 4 grup (militar) the smallest unit of military personnel
target n 23 4 ţintă object aimed at
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BOOK 24
LESSON 1

abundant j 24 1 abundent present in great quantity

access n 24 1 acces means, place, or way of approach
actual j 24 1 actual real
actually a 24 1 actual existing in fact
alloy n 24 1 aliaj mixture of metals
brass n 24 1 alamă copper-zinc alloy
bronze n 24 1 bronzul copper-tin alloy
carbon n 24 1 carbon non-metallic element
cement n 24 1 cement glue-like material that hardens
comparatively a 24 1 comparativ in a comparative way
concrete n 24 1 beton mixture of cement, sand, and rocks
construct v 24 1 a construi build
erect v 24 1 a construi build
extensive j 24 1 extensiv having wide extent
fixed j 24 1 fixat fastened; not movable or changeable
-fy af 24 1 sub/adj + -fy = verb noun/adj + -fy = verb
-ify af 24 1 sub/adj + -ify = verb noun/adj + -ify = verb
liquefy v 24 1 a lichifia make or become a liquid
mine n 24 1 mină, rudament excavated area where one gets metals
mine v 24 1 a săpa excavate
mineral n 24 1 mineral material found in earth
ore n 24 1 zăcăminte rock; earth
origin n 24 1 origine beginning
overall j 24 1 tot major; counting all
pour v 24 1 a turna dump out
pure j 24 1 pur free of contamination
refine v 24 1 a purifica, a rafina make pure
relatively a 24 1 relativ in a comparative way
solidify v 24 1 a solidifica make or become a solid
source n 24 1 sursă place of origin
steel n 24 1 oţel alloy made of iron
turn into v 24 1 a se transforma în become; change into
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utilize v 24 1 a utiliza put to use
various j 24 1 diferit of different kinds
vary v 24 1 a schimba change

BOOK 24
LESSON 2

aircraft n 24 2 maşină de zburat, avion machine for flight

altimeter n 24 2 altimetru instrument for measuring altitude
attitude n 24 2 atitudine disposition; physical position
aviation n 24 2 aviaţie science of flying aircraft
bumpy j 24 2 drum accidentat rough
co- af 24 2 coo (împreună cu) together with/joint
cockpit n 24 2 cabina pilotului part of aircraft where pilot sits
compass n 24 2 busolă direction finder
concentrate v 24 2 a se concentra direct one's attention
cross off v 24 2 a tăia (cu o linie) draw a line through
cross out v 24 2 a tăia (cu o linie) draw a line through
cross-check v 24 2 a verifica corectitudinea check correctness
disaster n 24 2 dizastru, calamitate calamity
discard v 24 2 a arunca throw away
dive v 24 2 a înota move downward; enter water headfirst; submerge
fear n 24 2 teamă, groază feeling of danger
fear v 24 2 a se teme be afraid of
flap n 24 2 clapă a wide flat part of anything that hangs down
fuselage n 24 2 fuzilaj, corpul avionului body of an airplane
go right e 24 2 lucrează bine work smoothly
go wrong e 24 2 lucrează rău not working properly
ignore v 24 2 a ignora pay no attention to
instrument n 24 2 instrument tool or device
keep track of e 24 2 a fi la curent keep informed
lose track of e 24 2 a nu fi la curent not keep informed
maneuver n 24 2 manevră movement
maneuver v 24 2 a manevra move
mask n 24 2 mască covering to conceal/protect the face
missile n 24 2 rachetă, proiectil projectile
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navigate v 24 2 a naviga plot course
needle n 24 2 indicator indicator
panel n 24 2 panou section for controls/ instruments; group of people
precaution n 24 2 precauţie care taken in advance
precise j 24 2 precis, exact exact
propel v 24 2 a se mişca înainte, a se roti move forward
propeller/prop n 24 2 morişcă airplane propelling device
runway n 24 2 pistă landing strip
tail n 24 2 coada end part
turbine n 24 2 turbina type of engine
velocity n 24 2 viteză speed
windscreen n 24 2 fereastra din faţă la avion glass protective device for airplanes
windshield n 24 2 fereastra din faţă la glass protective device for cars
autovehicul
wing n 24 2 aripă part of plane/bird

BOOK 24
LESSON 3

accumulate v 24 3 a acumula collect or bring together

adapt v 24 3 a adapta made adjustments
condense v 24 3 a condensa change from vapor to liquid/shorten
dissolve v 24 3 a dizolva cause to pass into solution
especially a 24 3 îndeosebi for a particular purpose
eventually a 24 3 eventual happening at last as a result
exceed v 24 3 a depăşi go beyond
excess n 24 3 exces more than enough
excessive j 24 3 excesiv exceeding the usual number
fertile j 24 3 fertil fruitful
fluent j 24 3 fluent speaking/writing in an easy manner
for instance e 24 3 ca de exemplu for example
gravity n 24 3 gravitate attraction of earth for objects
look into v 24 3 a investiga investigate
moisture n 24 3 umiditate dampness
ordinary j 24 3 ordinar usual
penetrate v 24 3 a penetra pierce
precipitation n 24 3 precipitaţie rain, snow, sleet, etc.
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principal j 24 3 principal main
principal n 24 3 director head of school
principle n 24 3 principiu basic truth
prior j 24 3 prioritar earlier
prior (to) p 24 3 prioritar earlier
reservoir n 24 3 rezervor place for storing fluid
saturate v 24 3 a sătura fill completely
saturated j 24 3 saturat filled completely
scientific j 24 3 ştiinţific dealing with science; based on scientific method
soil n 24 3 pămînt dirt
vaporize v 24 3 a vaporiza change into vapor
viscosity n 24 3 viscositate thickness of a liquid
well n 24 3 fîntînă hole dug in ground for water

BOOK 24
LESSON 4

admit v 24 4 a admite allow to enter; acknowledge or assent to

-ant af 24 4 verb + -ant = adj verb + -ant = adj
anyplace a 24 4 oriunde anywhere
assure v 24 4 a asigura make sure
brain n 24 4 creier nerve tissue in the head
break/broke/broken v 24 4 a separa separate
down
chart n 24 4 diagramă sheet of tables, diagrams, etc.
confine v 24 4 a limita restrict to a space
cure v 24 4 a lecui, a trata restore to soundness
digest v 24 4 a se dizolva (în sistemul change food taken into body into absorbable form
digestiv)
digestion n 24 4 digestie process of digesting
digestive j 24 4 digestiv relating to digestion
disease n 24 4 boală sickness
dismiss v 24 4 a concedia cause or allow to leave
dismissal n 24 4 concediere act of allowing to leave
ensure v 24 4 a asigura make sure
-ent af 24 4 verb + -ent = adj verb + -ent = adj
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erratic j 24 4 instabil irregular
eyesight n 24 4 vedere, viziune vision
faith n 24 4 credinţă belief; trust/confidence
fluctuate v 24 4 a balansa change irregularly
get/got down v 24 4 a reduce to reduce
get/got/gotten over v 24 4 a se însănătoşi recover
guard against e 24 4 apărare, prevenire foresee and prevent
human j 24 4 om having qualities representative of people
in charge (of) e 24 4 responsabil de to have the care/control of
inject v 24 4 a injecta push into
intestinal j 24 4 esenţial of the intestines
intestine n 24 4 intestin guts
manner n 24 4 maneră way
mild j 24 4 blînd, moale not harsh
no place a 24 4 nicăieri nowhere
no place n 24 4 nicăieri nowhere
organ n 24 4 organ part of a system; musical instrument
pull through v 24 4 a se însănătoşi recover
recover v 24 4 a se însănătoşi regain
recovery n 24 4 însănătoşire regaining of something lost; becoming well again after illness
skull n 24 4 craniu bony framework of head
someplace a 24 4 undeva somewhere
stable j 24 4 stabil, neschimbător unchanging
surgeon n 24 4 doctor chirurg a doctor
surgery n 24 4 chirurgie, operaţie medical operation
typical j 24 4 tipic representative
undergo/underwent v 24 4 a trece prin (boală) experience undergone
unit n 24 4 unitate single thing; group/part
vision n 24 4 viziune, vedere sight
x-ray n 24 4 radiogramă photo made with x-rays
x-ray v 24 4 scanarea radiografică to take photograph with x-rays

BOOK 25
LESSON 1

above all e 25 1 deasupra la toate before every other consideration

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advances n 25 1 progres în dezvoltare progress in development
anti- af 25 1 anti, împotriva against
atomic j 25 1 atomic relating to atoms
compulsory j 25 1 obligatoriu mandatory
contaminate v 25 1 a contamina to pollute
coordinate v 25 1 a coordona, a strînge to adjust properly
emission n 25 1 emisie the act of giving out
emit v 25 1 a emite to give out
endanger v 25 1 a risca to risk
environment n 25 1 mediu ambiant surroundings
exhaust v 25 1 a extrage to tire out; use up
expel v 25 1 a exmatricula to force out
fume n 25 1 fum a smoke like gas
if not e 25 1 dacă nu... or else
in the same manner e 25 1 cu aceeaşi maneră similarly
in the same way e 25 1 similar similarly
industrial j 25 1 industrial pertinent to industry
invent v 25 1 a inventa to plan or make for first time
involve (in) v 25 1 a implica include as part; be interested in
manufacture v 25 1 a face producţia manual to make a product
moreover a 25 1 mai mult ca atît in addition/besides
nuclear j 25 1 nuclear relating to atomic bomb, power, etc.
optional j 25 1 opţional voluntary
permanent j 25 1 permanent lasting forever
plant n 25 1 uzină a factory
pollute v 25 1 a polua to make dirty or impure
pro af 25 1 pro in favor of
project n 25 1 proiect proposed activity
radioactive j 25 1 radioactiv giving off atomic energy
resource n 25 1 resursă wealth; assets
respiratory j 25 1 respirator relating to respiration
similarly a 25 1 similar in a similar manner
site n 25 1 poziţie location
surroundings n 25 1 împrejurări things around a person
technology n 25 1 tehnologie the science of skilled processes
temporary j 25 1 temporar occurring for a limited time
toxic j 25 1 toxic poisonous
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waste n 25 1 deşeu scrap

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LESSON 2

abandon v 25 2 a abandona to leave, quit, forsake

aboard a 25 2 la bordul on/in a ship, plane, etc.
antenna n 25 2 antena a device for receiving radio waves
bow n 25 2 partea din faţă a corabiei the front end of a ship
capture v 25 2 a captura to seize
cargo n 25 2 încărcătură the freight of ship/airplane
clearance n 25 2 spaţiu a space between two objects
crew n 25 2 echipă a group of working people
deal/dealt/dealt with v 25 2 a fi încrezut în, a avea to be concerned with; handle
afacere cu
displace v 25 2 a schimba poziţia to move from
equally a 25 2 echivalent having same amount, size, number, etc.
fleet n 25 2 număr de corabii a group of ships
hull n 25 2 corpul corabiei the body of ship
launch v 25 2 a porni to begin something; fire
navigator n 25 2 navigator one who sets a course
on board e 25 2 pe corabie on/in a ship
port n 25 2 port a harbor; left side of ship
radar n 25 2 radar an electronic detection device
range n 25 2 şir, rînd extent
rocket n 25 2 rachetă a self-propelled missile
sail v 25 2 a pluti (cu corabia) to travel by water
seaport n 25 2 oraşul marin a city on the coast
sonar n 25 2 sonar, radar a detection device
starboard n 25 2 partea dreaptă a corabiei the right side of a ship
stern n 25 2 partea din spate a corabiei the rear end of a ship
structure n 25 2 structura something built
submarine n 25 2 submarină an underwater boat
submerge v 25 2 a se scufunda sub apă to go underwater
torpedo n 25 2 torpeda an underwater explosive missile
transmitter n 25 2 transmiţător de unde a device for sending radio waves
underwater j 25 2 sub apă beneath the water
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vessel n 25 2 navă a ship
warfare n 25 2 război operations against an enemy
warship n 25 2 navă de luptă a combat ship
wave n 25 2 val undulating movement through a medium

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LESSON 3

anesthetic n 25 3 anestezic substance causing loss of sensation

as long as c 25 3 atît timp cît provided that
be about to v 25 3 cît pe ce să immediate future
cavity n 25 3 cavitate a hollow place
comment v 25 3 a comenta to remark
constant j 25 3 constant never changing
delay v 25 3 a amîna to put off for period of time
dental j 25 3 stomatologic concerning teeth or dentistry
despite p 25 3 ţinînd seama de in spite of
dread v 25 3 a speria to fear
endure v 25 3 a îndura, a suporta to bear
even so e 25 3 chiar aşa in spite of that
facility n 25 3 facilitate establishment
fall/fell/fallen apart v 25 3 a se destrăma, a se face to disintegrate
bucăţi
filling n 25 3 plombă a substance used to fill something
glance v 25 3 a privi rapid to look briefly
go/went/gone through v 25 3 a îndura to search; endure
grind/ground/ground v 25 3 a sfărma, a toca to rub harshly
in a way e 25 3 dintr-o parte in a way of speaking; partly
in spite of p 25 3 a nu ţine seama taking no notice of
needle n 25 3 ac a pin-like device
nerve n 25 3 nerv tissue of nervous system
nonetheless a 25 3 cu toate acestea nevertheless
nor c 25 3 nici or not
numb j 25 3 amorţit, paralizat having loss of sensation
regardless a 25 3 nepăsător despite the fact that
regardless of p 25 3 nepăsător de in spite of
relieve v 25 3 a reduce, a slăbi to lessen or reduce
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take effect e 25 3 a avea efect to become operative; to be effective
though a 25 3 deşi however
to begin with e 25 3 începînd cu the first reason is
to start with e 25 3 începînd cu the first reason is
vanish v 25 3 a dispărea to disappear
vicinity n 25 3 vecinătate the surrounding area
withstand/withstood/wit v 25 3 a rezista to endure
hstood

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LESSON 4

-al af 25 4 verb + al = subst. verb + al = noun

algebra n 25 4 algebra a branch of mathematics
amaze v 25 4 a surprinde greatly surprised
amazed j 25 4 surprins surprised
amazing j 25 4 surprinzător surprising
angle n 25 4 unghi separation of straight lines
approval n 25 4 aprobare consent
approve of v 25 4 a aproba to regard favorably
be fed up with e 25 4 a se sătura cannot tolerate any longer
calculate v 25 4 a calcula to determine, compute
cheer up v 25 4 a striga de bucurie (cause to) become happier
compute v 25 4 a calcula to calculate, figure out
curious j 25 4 curios inquisitive
despite the fact that e 25 4 deşi, necătînd la faptul că taking no notice of the fact
diagonal j 25 4 diagonala having a slanting direction
digit n 25 4 număr digital (1,2-9) a number from 1 through 9
dimension n 25 4 dimensiune measurement
disturb v 25 4 a deranja to bother
disturbed j 25 4 deranjat annoyed
disturbing j 25 4 deranjator unsettling
evident j 25 4 evident clear
fundamental j 25 4 fundamental basic
get/got/gotten across v 25 4 a fi înţeles to (cause to) be understood
impression n 25 4 impresie effect on the mind
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in spite of it all e 25 4 înafară de toate acestea although
in spite of the fact that e 25 4 înafară de faptul că although something is true
individual n 25 4 individual one person
irritate v 25 4 a deranja, a erita to disturb; make sore
irritated j 25 4 eritat angry; sore
irritating j 25 4 eritant annoying
mess up v 25 4 a murdări to ruin
obvious j 25 4 evident apparent
once and for all e 25 4 odată şi pentru totdeauna for the last time
recognize v 25 4 a recunoaşte to identify
valuable j 25 4 valabil having worth
value n 25 4 valoare worth in money; usefulness of something
worth p 25 4 merit of the value of

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LESSON 1

abrupt j 26 1 abrupt sudden

activate v 26 1 a activa to cause to start/be active
allowance n 26 1 raţie, alocaţii a definite amount
ample j 26 1 mai mult decît suficient more than enough
be behind (in) v 26 1 a fi în spatele to be overdue in work
bear/bore/borne v 26 1 a îndura to endure
bring/brought/brought v 26 1 a ridica, a creşte copii to raise; introduce
up
capacity n 26 1 volum, capacitate volume
catch/caught/caught up v 26 1 a ajunge to come from behind
(on)
concerning p 26 1 referitor about
dispose (of) v 26 1 a arunca to get rid of
fall/fell/fallen behind v 26 1 a rămîne în urmă to be overdue in work
(in)
forbid v 26 1 a interzice to command not to do something
get/got/gotten behind in v 26 1 a rămîne în urmă to fail to keep up with
go/went/gone ahead v 26 1 a continua to permit to continue
hang/hung/hung on to v 26 1 a păstra to keep
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ideal j 26 1 perfect, ideal perfect
imply v 26 1 a indica indirect to indicate indirectly
in place of e 26 1 în locul as a substitute for
in regard to e 26 1 cu privire la concerning
income n 26 1 venit, banii primiţi money earned
instant n 26 1 instantaneu a small amount of time
instantly a 26 1 instantaneu at once
mental j 26 1 mental of the mind
overcome/overcame/ove v 26 1 a învinge to defeat
rcome
pertain v 26 1 a se referi to have reference to
practical j 26 1 practic useful
practically a 26 1 aproape că almost
put/put/put away v 26 1 a pune într-o parte to put in proper place
refer v 26 1 a se referi to relate to; send to for aid
reference n 26 1 referinţă a source of information
steer v 26 1 a conduce to guide
substitute v 26 1 a substitui to replace
transfer v 26 1 a transfera to convey or carry
-y af 26 1 verb + -y = subst verb + -y = noun

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LESSON 2
amusement n 26 2 amuzare, distracţie entertainment
assume v 26 2 a asuma to suppose; perform/begin to use
author n 26 2 autor a person who writes books
be charged with e 26 2 a fi acuzat de to be accused of
be up on v 26 2 a fi bine informat despre to be well informed about
break/broke/broken v 26 2 a întrerupe to interrupt in (on)
cartoon n 26 2 desen animat a humorous drawing
chapter n 26 2 capitol a division of a book
chip in v 26 2 a contribui to contribute
column n 26 2 coloană a vertical arrangement of items
come/came/come across v 26 2 a descoperi to find or discover
come/came/come up v 26 2 a gîndi despre to think of
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with
comics n 26 2 comics, desene amuzante comic strips
editor n 26 2 editor supervisor in a newspaper
editorial n 26 2 editorial an article giving opinion of an editor
emphasis n 26 2 accentuare stress
emphasize v 26 2 a accentua to stress
governor n 26 2 guvernator, conducătorul political head of a state
statului
handicap n 26 2 handicap disadvantage; physical distortion
hardship n 26 2 orice ce provoacă suferinţă anything causing suffering
legislature n 26 2 legislatură a lawmaking group
objective j 26 2 cinstit, obiectiv fair
oppose v 26 2 a fi contra, a opune to be against
-ous af 26 2 subst + -ous = adj. noun + -ous = adj.
publish v 26 2 a publica print for public
put/put/put across v 26 2 a face clar to make clear or understandable
resign v 26 2 a se concedia to leave a job, position
sort n 26 2 tip de a type or kind
strange j 26 2 straniu unusual
stress v 26 2 a stresa to point out importance
subscribe v 26 2 a se abona la ziar to order and pay for newspaper
think/thought/thought up v 26 2 a inventa to invent or create
viewpoint n 26 2 opinie an opinion or attitude

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LESSON 3

armor n 26 3 armură protective covering

blast n 26 3 explozie an explosion
bomb n 26 3 bombă a shell that explodes
burst v 26 3 a se desface pe bucăţi to come apart
camouflage v 26 3 camuflaj to disguise
check out on v 26 3 a face cunoştinţă cu to make one familiar with a procedure/operation
chopper n 26 3 helicopter a helicopter
clear away v 26 3 a scoate to remove
conceal v 26 3 a ascunde to hide
contrast n 26 3 diferenţă a difference
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contrast v 26 3 a diferenţia to compare; show a difference
encounter v 26 3 întîlnire to meet
even if c 26 3 chiar dacă though
hoist v 26 3 a ridica to raise up
hover v 26 3 a fi stabil, a nu se mişca to stay in one place
live on v 26 3 a supravieţui to survive
no matter what e 26 3 nu contează ce it is of no importance
no matter where e 26 3 nu contează unde it is of no importance
no matter who e 26 3 nu contează cine it is of no importance
obstacle n 26 3 obstacol a hindrance
obstruct v 26 3 a bloca to block
proficient j 26 3 capabil capable
-proof af 26 3 subst + -proof = adj. noun + -proof = adj.
reverse n 26 3 revers, direcţie opusă opposite direction
rotary j 26 3 rotitor turning around on an axis
rotate v 26 3 a roti to spin around
rotor n 26 3 rotor, partea rotantă a rotating part of machine
maşinei
set/set/set out v 26 3 a seta to begin course of action; to arrange or spread out
shallow j 26 3 ne adînc not deep
shield n 26 3 scut a protective device
spin/spun/spun v 26 3 a se roti to turn around
survive v 26 3 a supravieţui to remain alive
suspend v 26 3 a suspenda to hang
sustain v 26 3 a susţine to keep strong; to maintain
tank n 26 3 tank armored military vehicle
terrain n 26 3 teren land contour
unless c 26 3 chiar dacă if not, except if
view n 26 3 vedere a range of vision
vital j 26 3 important extremely important

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LESSON 4

accompany v 26 4 a acompania to go with

at all e 26 4 cu totul in the least
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be up to v 26 4 a fi în stare să to be good enough for; be the responsibility of
come/came/come along v 26 4 a merge cu, a acompania to accompany
commerce n 26 4 comerţ buying and selling
commercial j 26 4 comercial of/related to commerce
community n 26 4 comunitate a group of people living in an area
compartment n 26 4 compartiment an enclosed place
confirm v 26 4 a confirma to make sure
currency n 26 4 monedă de circulaţie money in use in a nation
economy n 26 4 economie the management of the money of a nation
equivalent j 26 4 echivalent equal/same as
export v 26 4 a exporta to sell items to another nation
historic j 26 4 istoric important in history
identical j 26 4 identic the same
idle j 26 4 inactiv inactive
import v 26 4 a importa to bring items in
in exchange for e 26 4 în schimb pe in return for
landmark n 26 4 reper an object used as a guide
lean v 26 4 slab rest oneself on/against something; bend
limit n 26 4 limit a boundary
limit v 26 4 a limita to set a boundary
part with v 26 4 parte cu to relinquish
path n 26 4 curs a course to follow
rarely a 26 4 rar not very often
scarcely a 26 4 aproape că nu almost never; almost not
stand/stood/stood by v 26 4 a fi în gătinţă, a fi gata to stay ready; support
stress n 26 4 stres pressure
tension n 26 4 tensiune stress
trade n 26 4 vînzare, comercializare commerce
vibrate v 26 4 a vibra to move rapidly back and forth
wait on v 26 4 a servi to serve

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LESSON 1

at a time e 27 1 unul după altul one after another

axis n 27 1 axă imaginary line something spins around
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call down v 27 1 a face observaţie to point out an error; to reprimand
challenge v 27 1 a provoca to dare someone to compete
count on v 27 1 a avea încredere în to depend on
countless j 27 1 prea mult pentru a număra too many to count
discrepancy n 27 1 dezacord inconsistency
disregard v 27 1 a ignora to ignore
equator n 27 1 ecuator imaginary line around the earth
experiment n 27 1 experiment a scientific test
funds n 27 1 fonduri money
geography n 27 1 geografie a study of the earth's surface and shape
human n 27 1 om a person
in/on behalf of p 27 1 pentru for
inferior j 27 1 inferior not as good as
isolate v 27 1 a izola separate
latitude n 27 1 latitudine parallels measured north or south from equator
longitude n 27 1 longitudine distance measured east or west from equator
look down on v 27 1 a avea opinie rea despre to disapprove of or have a low opinion of
look up to v 27 1 a respecta to respect
mass n 27 1 masă a large amount or bulk
period n 27 1 perioadă an amount of time
periodic j 27 1 periodic from time to time
reprimand v 27 1 a mustra to scold or firmly ` point out an error
revolve v 27 1 a roti to go around in circles
silent j 27 1 tăcut, liniştit quiet or not speaking
surrender v 27 1 a se preda to stop resisting, give up
talk back (to) v 27 1 a răspunde urît answer without respect
willing j 27 1 voluntar, doritor agreeable to doing
won't v 27 1 nu voi, ne dorinţă (viitor) unwillingness
work out v 27 1 a rezolva, a lucra asupra to solve
wouldn't v 27 1 nu va, ne dorinţă (trecut) past unwillingness
zone n 27 1 zonă, loc an area usually with defined boundaries

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LESSON 2

all in all e 27 2 totul inclus everything being taken into account

basis n 27 2 temei essential facts or reasons
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catch/caught/caught on v 27 2 a percepe, a înţelege to understand; learn about
considerable j 27 2 considerabil large in extent or degree
dependent j 27 2 dependent relying on another
distinguished j 27 2 depistat, afirmat, faimos, famous, important
important
enthusiasm n 27 2 entuziasm a strong interest, liking
genuine j 27 2 autentic real
get/got/gotten ahead v 27 2 a progresa to advance, progress
get/got/gotten by (with) v 27 2 a face ceva fără efort (un to do something with little effort, work
lucru)
gripe v 27 2 a se plînge to complain
-ic af 27 2 subst + -ic = adj. noun + -ic = adj.
-ical af 27 2 subst + -ical = adj. noun + -ical = adj.
imitate v 27 2 a copia, a emita copy in actions, manner
in all e 27 2 totul inclus altogether; everything considered
in common e 27 2 în comun shared together; equally with or by all
in comparison e 27 2 în comparaţie the act of comparing with
in conclusion e 27 2 în concluzie as the last thing, finally
in short e 27 2 pe scurt put it into a few words; briefly
independent j 27 2 independent not dependent on others
intention n 27 2 intenţie a purpose, plan
lecture n 27 2 discurs, lectură a talk to a group
leisure n 27 2 timp liber free time
make/made/made up v 27 2 creat create; settle differences
mechanical j 27 2 mecanic having to do with machines
mechanism n 27 2 mecanism a working system
muscular j 27 2 muscular relating to muscles; having a lot of muscles
numerous j 27 2 numeros, foarte mult very many
orderly j 27 2 în ordine neat, in order
protrude v 27 2 a impune to stick out, project out
stick/stuck/stuck out v 27 2 a scoate afară to protrude; to be noticeable
to conclude e 27 2 a conclude to bring to an end
tremendous j 27 2 extraordinar, mare very large or great
trim v 27 2 a tunde to cut off excess
wealth n 27 2 bogăţie large quantity of money, possessions, etc.

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LESSON 3

absolute j 27 3 absolut complete; without restriction

be to v 27 3 necesitatea, obligaţia indicates the future or necessity/obligation
bit n 27 3 părticică din ceva a small piece or quantity of anything; particle
blow/blew/blown up v 27 3 a exploda to explode or cause to explode
classify v 27 3 a clasifica to arrange in or assign to groups
composite j 27 3 compus din made up of separate parts or elements
composition n 27 3 compoziţie a combination of parts
compound n 27 3 compoziţie din 2 sau mai a mixture of two or more parts or ingredients
multe ingrediente
contact n 27 3 contact the point at which two things touch or meet; connection
corrode v 27 3 a coroda, a oxida to eat away chemically
corrosion n 27 3 corozie the act, process, or effect of corroding
detonate v 27 3 a detona to explode or cause to explode
deviate v 27 3 a se abate to stray from
diagram n 27 3 diagramă a plan or drawing
dynamite n 27 3 dinamit a powerful explosive
explosive n 27 3 exploziv a substance that explodes or causes an explosion
fuse n 27 3 fitil a detonation device
impact n 27 3 impact force of contact
in accordance with p 27 3 în acord cu as stated by; in agreement
in the event of p 27 3 în caz de in case of
instantaneous j 27 3 instantaneu completed in an instant; immediate
interval n 27 3 interval a period of time between
kit n 27 3 echipament a set of tools or instruments
retain v 27 3 a reţine to keep
set/set/set off v 27 3 a detona to cause to explode; to set in motion or cause to begin
shatter v 27 3 a distruge to break or burst into pieces
turn over v 27 3 a transfera puterea, posesia, to transfer power, possession, responsibility, etc.
responsabilitatea
turn over v 27 3 a întoarce to turn upside down or from one side to the reverse
whatever r 27 3 orice anything
wherever a 27 3 oriunde anyplace
whichever j 27 3 oricare any, either; referring to a choice
whoever r 27 3 oricine anyone, used as a subject
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whomever r 27 3 oricine anyone, used as an object
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 a ajunge la (punct de to finally arrive at a place, situation, or condition; to end up
destinaţie)
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 a finisa to finish or complete; to bring to an end
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 a strînge, a lega to twist or wrap around; to move in a curving or circular path; to
tighten the spring of a mechanism

BOOK 27
LESSON 4

acid n 27 4 acid a chemical substance

background n 27 4 autobiografie, fundal past events
bar n 27 4 bară a thick or long, solid piece
be in on v 27 4 a participa la to participate in
beam n 27 4 rază a ray of light
breakdown n 27 4 defecţiune a failure to operate correctly
century n 27 4 secol a period of 100 years
check up on v 27 4 a verifica to investigate; make inquiries about
coil v 27 4 a bobina, a înfăşura to arrange in a ring
cut/cut/cut off v 27 4 a opri to stop suddenly; discontinue
drift v 27 4 a se deplasa încet, dus de vînt to move along slowly as driven by the wind, waves, or current
each other r 27 4 unul cu altul each the other (used to indicate a mutual relationship or action)
electrode n 27 4 electrod either of the 2 points at which the current enters and leaves an
electrical circuit
electron n 27 4 electron tiny particles which carry a negative charge
electronics n 27 4 electronica a branch of physics
extinguish v 27 4 a stinge to put out
flashlight n 27 4 lanternă a small hand light, usually powered by batteries
in case c 27 4 în caz if it happens that
in case of p 27 4 în cazul if it happens that
in the event (that) c 27 4 în caz dacă if it should happen that
magnet n 27 4 magnet something that attracts iron
magnetic j 27 4 magnetic of a magnet
negative j 27 4 negativ opposite of positive
one another r 27 4 unul de altul to indicate a reciprocal relationship
pole n 27 4 pol northern or southern ends of the earth
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positive j 27 4 pozitiv positive electricity
primitive j 27 4 primitiv simple, not developed
provided/providing that c 27 4 cu condiţia că on condition that
repel v 27 4 a respinge to drive back
rod n 27 4 tijă a long, narrow bar
static n 27 4 static a noise produced by electricity
stick/stuck/stuck to v 27 4 a se lipi la, a continua to adhere; continue
surge n 27 4 val a sudden increase
surge v 27 4 a clocoti, a creşte to become greater
volt n 27 4 volt a unit of electrical force
voltage n 27 4 voltaj an electrical force measured in volts

BOOK 28
LESSON 1

aisle n 28 1 interval a path between or along rows of seats or shelves

art n 28 1 artă expression of beauty, truth
claim v 28 1 a lua (în posesie) to state; to take or ask for as owner
come/came/come by v 28 1 a vizita to visit
come/came/come down v 28 1 a se îmbolnăvi to catch an illness
with
come/came/come to v 28 1 a moşteni to amount to
compact j 28 1 compact closely packed; taking little space
comparable j 28 1 comparabil able to be compared; similar
compete v 28 1 a concura to be in rivalry
conference n 28 1 conferinţă a meeting for discussion purposes
contest n 28 1 competiţie a competition
criticism n 28 1 criticism a judgment about good and bad qualities
criticize v 28 1 a critica to judge good and bad
denomination n 28 1 denominaţie a standard, especially of value
dent n 28 1 adâncitură a hollow mark
double j 28 1 dublu dual; in two parts or twice the amount
express v 28 1 a exprima to say; show
extent n 28 1 extins the degree or limits of something
first-class j 28 1 de clasa întîi best quality and/or costliest
go/went/gone by v 28 1 a vizita, a trece, a urmări to visit; to pass; to follow
hang/hung/hung around v 28 1 a aştepta, a sta fără treabă to wait or stay near without purpose or activity
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have in mind e 28 1 a avea în gînd to be thinking of
-ist af 28 1 stem + -ist = subst stem + -ist = noun
junk n 28 1 drog, deşeu, vechitură useless articles, poor quality
just in time e 28 1 exact la timp at the last possible time or moment
limited j 28 1 limitat restricted; confined
luxury n 28 1 de lux enjoyable things usually not necessary and often provided by
wealth
mention v 28 1 a menţiona to talk of
occupied j 28 1 ocupat being used; busy
pleasure n 28 1 plăcere a source of enjoyment
reserve v 28 1 a rezerva to keep for a specific purpose
satellite n 28 1 satelit a body or object that revolves around another
see/saw/seen about v 28 1 a privi în, a face aranjamente to look into; to make arrangements
starving j 28 1 extrem de flămînd extremely hungry
stay over v 28 1 a rămîne pentru un timp to remain for an additional period of time
adiţional
verify v 28 1 a verifica to make sure something is true or accurate

BOOK 28
LESSON 2

alternate v 28 2 a alterna
appropriate j 28 2 apropiat suitable, fit, or proper
bubble n 28 2 balon a thin film of liquid or solid material containing air or gas
coat n 28 2 palton the covering or layer over a surface
coated j 28 2 acoperit having a coat, or covering
desire n 28 2 dorinţă, vis a wish or want
desire v 28 2 a dori to wish or want
dip v 28 2 a scufunda to lower then raise
dismount v 28 2 a demonta to get or take down from
fix up v 28 2 a repara to repair or improve the condition of
get one's hands on e 28 2 a dobîndi to acquire
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groove n 28 2 canelură a long, narrow path, track, or depression in a surface
hinge n 28 2 balama a movable part that joins two objects
in the first (second, e 28 2 în primul (al doilea, al first, (second, third, etc.) place third...)
treilea)
-ize af 28 2 sub/adj + -ize = verb noun/adj + -ize = verb
leave/left/left out v 28 2 a omite, a lăsa to omit
light bulb n 28 2 bec de lumină an electric device that emits light
line up v 28 2 a se alinia to get in line; to align
mal- af 28 2 rău, greşit wrong or bad
mark n 28 2 marcă, impresie vizibilă a visible impression
mis- af 28 2 rău, greşit wrong or bad
mount v 28 2 a monta to get up on; or put onto
pile n 28 2 grămadă things laid on top of each other
pile v 28 2 a aduna to put items on top of each other
portable j 28 2 portabil able to be carried
pull apart v 28 2 a separa cu forţa to separate with force
roll v 28 2 a roti to move by turning over and over; to move on wheels or rollers
slide/slid/slid v 28 2 a mişca lent pe suprafaţă to move smoothly on a surface
stack n 28 2 grămadă an orderly pile
stack v 28 2 a aranja to arrange into a neat pile
teamwork n 28 2 lucru în echipă cooperative effort for a common cause
trace v 28 2 a urmări to follow

BOOK 28
LESSON 3

ascend v 28 3 a se ridica to move upward

ascent n 28 3 ridicare an act of moving upward
calibrate v 28 3 a echilibra to mark, standardize, or adjust a measuring device
code n 28 3 cod a system of symbols used to transmit secret messages
descend v 28 3 a se coborî to come or go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
descent n 28 3 coborîre the act of going or coming down
die down v 28 3 a slăbi to stop gradually or become less strong
diesel n 28 3 dizel an internal combustion engine where air is compressed to a
temperature high enough to ignite fuel in the cylinder; fuel
fight/fought/fought off v 28 3 a se apăra de, a se feri de to defend against; to fight to keep away, push back, or avoid
give/gave/given in (to) v 28 3 a se preda to surrender; to stop opposing
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in the course of p 28 3 în timpul during
in the face of p 28 3 în prezenţa, în loc să up against; in the presence of; despite the opposition of; in spite
of
input n 28 3 conectat that which is put in; power, energy, or information that is
supplied
issue v 28 3 a emite to give out; to distribute publicly or officially
minimize v 28 3 a minimaliza to reduce to a minimum; to place a low estimate on; to make
something appear to be of little importance
offense n 28 3 ofensivă the act of attacking; a wrong; the act of breaking the law
output n 28 3 producţie, randament a quantity produced; power or energy delivered
petroleum n 28 3 petrol an oily, flammable liquid found underground: the source of
gasoline, oil, other lubricants, etc.
prison n 28 3 prizonerie a place of confinement; a building where criminals are kept
prisoner n 28 3 prizonier a person confined in prison; a person captured or held captive
relating to p 28 3 cu privire la concerning
remote j 28 3 îndepărtat far away; far off in place or time
resistance n 28 3 rezistenţă the act of resisting; the capacity to resist; opposition
storage n 28 3 depozitare the act of storing or keeping things for future use; a place for
storing
store v 28 3 a depozita to keep for future use
systematic j 28 3 sistematic based on a method; organized
take/took/taken on v 28 3 a angaja to agree to do; to hire
theory n 28 3 teorie an explanation which may or may not be true, but which is
formed on certain facts
tower n 28 3 turn a tall structure sometimes used for observation
trench n 28 3 tranşee a long, narrow hole cut in the ground
unite v 28 3 a uni to join together into one; to join together for a purpose
vague j 28 3 vag, imprecis not clearly expressed; indefinite; not having an exact mean
meaning

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LESSON 4

actuate v 28 4 a porni, a pune în funcţiune to put into action

amplifier n 28 4 amplificator an electric device that increases strength of signal
amplify v 28 4 a amplifica to increase strength
beacon n 28 4 semnal luminos guiding or warning (light or radio) signal
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bearing n 28 4 rulment relative direction or position
blip n 28 4 spot de lumină pe ecranul a spot of light on radar screen
radarului
blurry j 28 4 neclar not clear
cable n 28 4 cablu a thick wire or rope
cliff n 28 4 stîncă a high, steep, surface of rock
cycle n 28 4 ciclu a regularly repeating occurrence
deflect v 28 4 a devia to bend or turn aside
distort v 28 4 a deforma to pull or twist out of shape
echo n 28 4 ecou a reflected sound wave
encircle v 28 4 a încercui to surround
enclose v 28 4 a include to close in all around
find one's way e 28 4 a găsi urma, direcţia to regain direction
focus v 28 4 a focusa to make image clear by adjusting; center one's mind on a subject
frequency n 28 4 frecvenţă the number of occurrences per time period
grid n 28 4 grilă system of squares on a map
horizon n 28 4 orizont the meeting of earth and sky
image n 28 4 imagine a copy or likeness of person or thing
-like af 28 4 subst + -like = adj. noun + -like = adj.
minute j 28 4 minut very small
moderate j 28 4 moderat of a middle degree
obsolete j 28 4 învechit out of date
plot v 28 4 a repreyenta grafic to chart or plan a course
radiate v 28 4 a radia to emit or send out; to move out in lines from the center
radiation n 28 4 radiaţie movement of light, heat, etc., waves
scatter v 28 4 împrăştia to spread out
scope n 28 4 aparat optic, scop the screen of a radar set; range or extent
technician n 28 4 tehnician a person skilled in a technical process or field
terminate v 28 4 a termina to end
variable j 28 4 variabil changeable
visual j 28 4 vizual relating to seeing

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adult n 29 1 adult a fully grown person, especially of legal age
bundle n 29 1 pachet articles fastened together, a package
call in v 29 1 a invita to summon for a particular purpose
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catalog n 29 1 catalog a list arranged along a specific line
come/came/come out v 29 1 a ieşi, a apărea to appear
direct j 29 1 direct, onest straight; honest, easily understood
flaw n 29 1 defect a fault, weakness
glow v 29 1 a străluci to shine
goods n 29 1 bunuri merchandise
Inventory n 29 1 inventar a list of goods, property
merchandise n 29 1 marfă things for sale
minor n 29 1 minor a person who is not an adult
one after another e 29 1 unul după altul in succession
pass away v 29 1 a muri, a trece to die
periodically a 29 1 ocazional, periodic occasionally; intermittently; at regular intervals
reject v 29 1 a refuza to not accept; refuse
repeatedly a 29 1 repetabil again and again
salary n 29 1 salariu money paid on a regular basis for doing something
since then e 29 1 pînă atunci from a past time until now
stock n 29 1 stoc goods on hand
take inventory e 29 1 a face o listă de bunuri to make a list of items or goods
take/took/taken in v 29 1 a înţelege to understand
take/took/taken leave e 29 1 a lua vacanţă, concediu, zi to take a vacation
liberă
trash n 29 1 de calitate rea, gunoi something worth less or of low quality
wreck v 29 1 a distruge to destroy

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-al/-ial af 29 2 sub + -al/-ial = adj. noun + -al/-ial = adj.

alcohol n 29 2 alcool a solvent; a product of fermentation
announce v 29 2 a anunţa to cause to be known
balance n 29 2 balans remainder; equality
booth n 29 2 gheretă a small enclosed space
brave j 29 2 brav having or showing courage
cafe n 29 2 cafenea, bar a restaurant, bar
complicate v 29 2 a complica to make difficult
courage n 29 2 curaj bravery
distract v 29 2 a distrage to draw attention from
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draw/drew/drawn v 29 2 a atrage to pull; attract
flavor n 29 2 gust taste
get/got/gotten on with v 29 2 a continua cu to continue
host n 29 2 gazdă one who receives guests
in connection with p 29 2 în relaţie cu relating to
neighborhood n 29 2 vecinătate a small section of city/town
pass on v 29 2 a transmite to give, convey
preserve v 29 2 a salva, a feri de to save, keep
rare j 29 2 raritate not common
relation n 29 2 relaţie a connection
reside v 29 2 a locui to live in a place
resident n 29 2 locuitor one who resides
rivet n 29 2 nit a metal pin used for fastening
segment n 29 2 segment a part or section
specify v 29 2 a specifica to state in detail
tin n 29 2 tinichea a metallic element
torch n 29 2 aparat de sudat a device used to weld
tubing n 29 2 tub, conducte tubes or pipes
tunnel n 29 2 tunel a passage underground
weld v 29 2 a suda to unite by melting together
wild j 29 2 sălbatic not domesticated; having no restraint
wilderness n 29 2 sălbătăciune a place of rough land where people don't live

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LESSON 3

admire v 29 3 a admira to regard with pleasure and respect

competent j 29 3 competent capable, proficient, able
course of action e 29 3 plan, procedură a plan, procedure
defy v 29 3 a rezista to resist, oppose
distinct j 29 3 distinct clear; separate
distinguish v 29 3 a recunoaşte to recognize differences
encourage v 29 3 a încuraja to give hope, courage, confidence, support
evaluate v 29 3 a evalua to determine the value or degree of
exhibit v 29 3 a demonstra to demonstrate, display, show
factor n 29 3 factor an element contributing to a result
foundation n 29 3 fundaţie a solid base on which something is supported or built
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implement v 29 3 a implementa to carry out, put into practice or effect
incorporate v 29 3 a încorpora to unite together, include
integrity n 29 3 integritate, onoare, principiu strict honesty, honor, principle
morale n 29 3 morală the state of mind of a person or organization especially with
regard to pride and determination to succeed
nature n 29 3 natură the qualities and characteristics of a person, personality
outfit n 29 3 organizaţie an organization, group of people working together
outfit v 29 3 a organiza to supply, provide, equip
potential n 29 3 potenţial an existing possibility, ability, capacity
prime j 29 3 primul main, first in importance, rank, or time
relate v 29 3 a relata to tell; to see or show connection between
self af 29 3 sine of, by, in, to, or with oneself or itself
style n 29 3 stilul a kind or type; a manner, a way of doing
take/took/taken action e 29 3 a începe o acţiune to begin action
take/took/taken charge e 29 3 a lua controlul to take control (of)
(of)
take/took/taken it out on e 29 3 a fi supărat din cauza stării to express one's feelings by making someone else suffer; be
negative al atei persoane unpleasant or unkind to someone because one is upset or angry
trait n 29 3 calitate a distinguishing characteristic, quality
trustworthy j 29 3 de încredere capable of being trusted, dependable
values n 29 3 valori standards, people's ideas about the value of certain qualities

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accessory n 29 4 accesorii something extra

auxiliary j 29 4 auxiliar helping; adding support
backbone n 29 4 coloana vertebrală the spine; the row of bones located in the center of the back
blank n 29 4 spaţiu liber, curat an empty space to be filled out on a printed form
bring/brought/brought v 29 4 a cauza începerea to cause to happen
about
by hand e 29 4 manual done with the hand as opposed to a machine
content n 29 4 conţinut what is within an enclosed space; subject matter of a paragraph,
book,etc.
core n 29 4 miez the center; the most important part of something
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curvature n 29 4 curbură the degree of a curve; being curved
diseased j 29 4 avînd o boală serioasă having a serious sickness
disk n 29 4 disc round, flat object
file v 29 4 a aranja în ordine to arrange in order
frame n 29 4 ramă a structural case which surrounds or supports something
graph n 29 4 grafic a type of diagram with intersecting vertical and horizontal lines
intense j 29 4 intens strong or extreme
kidney n 29 4 rărunchi an organ in the body which separates liquid waste from the blood
monitor n 29 4 monitor a computer screen; a person or device for checking performance
monitor v 29 4 a monitoriza to watch or check performance
network n 29 4 reţea a group of things connected, such as roads, computers, persons,
etc.
perspire v 29 4 a prespira to sweat
prove v 29 4 a demonstra to demonstrate as true
punch v 29 4 a păli cu pumnul to make holes in something; hit with the fist
reveal v 29 4 a scoate la iveală to tell or make known
skeleton n 29 4 schelet the bony frame of the body
slam v 29 4 a lovi to shut or apply pressure forcibly
spine n 29 4 coloana vertebrală backbone; the row of bones located in the center of the back
strip n 29 4 bandă, panglică a long, narrow piece of land, tape, or wood
terminal n 29 4 terminal a station, as in bus, train, computer, etc.

BOOK 30
LESSON 1

appreciate v 30 1 a aprecia to be grateful for

band n 30 1 panglică a belt or strap
boost n 30 1 sprijin an increase or rise; an act that helps or brings encouragement
boost v 30 1 a sprijini to raise
cleaners n 30 1 loc de curăţire a hainelor a place where clothing is cleaned
compliment n 30 1 compliment an expression of praise or admiration
compliment v 30 1 a face un compliment to praise or express approval
decorate v 30 1 a decora to make more pleasing by addition
don't mention it e 30 1 e în regulă it's all right
figure n 30 1 figură an amount/number; form
fraction n 30 1 fracţiune a part of
furnace n 30 1 cuptor a device for giving heat
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grateful j 30 1 mulţămit, apreciativ thankful or appreciative
hook n 30 1 cîrlig a catch for attaching
invite over v 30 1 a invita în vizită to ask to visit
just the same e 30 1 la fel, oricum anyway
keep/kept/kept an eye on e 30 1 a ţine ochiul pe to watch carefully
kid n 30 1 copil a child
link n 30 1 conexiune a connection
mate n 30 1 cunoscut a companion; spouse; one of a matched pair
microphone n 30 1 microfon a device to convert sound to electricity
praise v 30 1 a lăuda to express approval
remainder n 30 1 rest, rămăşiţă balance
research n 30 1 investigaţie an investigation to get facts
research v 30 1 a investiga to investigate to get facts
souvenir n 30 1 suvenir something that serves as a reminder
speak/spoke/spoken up v 30 1 a vorbi cu glas tare to speak louder
speech n 30 1 discurs a talk given to an audience
stick/stuck/stuck around v 30 1 a rămîne în loc to remain in/at a place
stick/stuck/stuck by v 30 1 a rămîne cinsit to remain true/faithful
welcome v 30 1 a bineveni to greet or accept with pleasure

BOOK 30
LESSON 2

additive n 30 2 aditiv a substance added to something to change it in some way

bureau n 30 2 o diviziune a departamentului a government department or division of a department
compensate (for) v 30 2 a compensa to make payment for; make up for, or balance out
compressor n 30 2 compresor a machine that presses or squeezes gases together
crank n 30 2 manivelă an arm-like device used for turning things
crumble v 30 2 a se rupe în bucăţi to fall apart or break into pieces
deposit n 30 2 depozit a natural accumulation especially of a resource such as oil or gas
diminish v 30 2 a diminua to reduce in size or effect
do/did/done away with v 30 2 a elimina to get rid of or eliminate
duct n 30 2 canal, conduct a tube-like passage for liquids, gases, etc.
fully a 30 2 plin, complet completely
horsepower n 30 2 cal putere a unit for measuring power
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in search of p 30 2 în căutare looking for
in working order e 30 2 în condiţie bună in good condition
intake j 30 2 admisie relating to taking something in
invert v 30 2 a învîrti to turn upside down
make/made/made up for v 30 2 a compensa pentru greşeală to substitute for, or compensate for a mistake or offense
mechanized j 30 2 mecanizat automated, done with, or having machines
mercury n 30 2 mercuriu a silver-colored poisonous metal used in thermometers, batteries,
etc.
nozzle n 30 2 duză, ajutaj a device through which liquid is discharged; used to speed up or
slow down the flow of liquid
punish v 30 2 a pedepsi to set as a penalty
rag n 30 2 cîrpă a worn cloth
reciprocate v 30 2 a răsplăti to move back and forth or up and down
residue n 30 2 reziduu that which remains or is left over, usually after some kind of
chemical or physical process
seep v 30 2 a infiltra to move or pass through slowly
simultaneous j 30 2 simultan occurring at the same time
spray v 30 2 a pulveriza to discharge liquid in a mass of small drops
thereby a 30 2 astfel by that means
underground a 30 2 sub pămînt below ground
upside down e 30 2 răsturnat, cu picioarele în sus in a position with the top turned to the bottom
valve n 30 2 supapă a device used to control the flow of liquids or gases
wax v 30 2 a lustrui, a da cu ceară to polish or shine
well n 30 2 puţ, sondă a deep hole which is drilled in the earth to obtain oil, gas, or
water

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LESSON 3

adopt v 30 3 a adopta to take for one's own

ambiguous j 30 3 îndoielnic not clear in meaning
base v 30 3 a întemeia to establish or use as a foundation for
caution v 30 3 a parveni to warn
commit v 30 3 a comite to obligate someone to follow a course of action
concept n 30 3 idee, concept an idea or thought
conflict n 30 3 conflict a fight or war
conflict v 30 3 a conflicta to be in opposition to
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contingency n 30 3 eventualitate an event that is uncertain or dependent upon something else
contrary to p 30 3 contrar la in opposition to
conventional j 30 3 convenţional usual or ordinary
counter- af 30 3 contra against or opposite
derive v 30 3 a dobîndi to obtain or receive from a source
feasible j 30 3 realiyabil capable of being done
formula n 30 3 formulă to organize into expression
global j 30 3 global relating to the entire world
in essence e 30 3 în esenţă basically or fundamentally
in opposition to p 30 3 contra la, în opoziţie la against or opposing
joint j 30 3 comun shared by or common to two or more
missing j 30 3 pierdut lost or absent
mobile j 30 3 mobil movable
mobility n 30 3 mobilitate ability to be moved
opponent n 30 3 oponent, adversar a person on the opposing side
originate v 30 3 a-şi avea origine to start or create
pattern n 30 3 model a design
policy n 30 3 tactică, politică a plan of action
political j 30 3 politic of or concerning government
priority n 30 3 prioritate preferential order or position
proportion n 30 3 proporţie comparative relation
ratio n 30 3 raport, proporţie proportion
secure v 30 3 a păzi to make firm or safe
security n 30 3 pază freedom from danger
setting n 30 3 stabilirea time and place; environment
simulate v 30 3 a simula to give the appearance of, or imitate
tactic n 30 3 tactica means or plan used to achieve a goal
task n 30 3 sarcină a job to accomplish

BOOK 30
LESSON 4

accord n 30 4 acord an agreement

amendment n 30 4 amendare a change
astonished j 30 4 uimit greatly surprised
astonishing j 30 4 uimitor surprising
back on one's feet e 30 4 a reveni be well again
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burn down v 30 4 a arde complet to burn to the ground/cause to burn
condolence n 30 4 condoleanţe sympathy
constitution n 30 4 constituţie the structure or form of a person or thing; basic laws of a nation
democracy n 30 4 democraţie a government directed by elected people
deserve v 30 4 a merita to be worthy of; earn
for lack of p 30 4 pentru lipsa de because of not having
for the sake of p 30 4 de dragul de for the good of
give/gave/given a ring e 30 4 a suna to call on telephone
in connection with p 30 4 în relaţie cu in relation to
It's a shame that.... e 30 4 e păcat că, e o ruşine că It's too bad that.
king n 30 4 rege a male ruler
mayor n 30 4 primar an elected official
office n 30 4 funcţie a public position
pass v 30 4 a aproba to approve
queen n 30 4 regină a female ruler
religion n 30 4 religie a belief system
religious j 30 4 religios devoted; referring to religion
run/ran/run for v 30 4 campanie electorală to campaign for elected office
senator n 30 4 senator an elected official
send/sent/sent for v 30 4 a chema, a invita to request to come
service n 30 4 ceremonie a ceremony
set/set/set about v 30 4 a începe o sarcină to begin a task
shocked j 30 4 şocat greatly surprised
shocking j 30 4 şocant surprising
sympathy n 30 4 simpatie sharing in feeling or emotion
tragic j 30 4 tragic terrible
What a shame that.... e 30 4 ce ruşine că It's too bad that....
with respect to p 30 4 cu respect la in regard to/concerning

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