Word Groups by Topic

They are short vocabulary lists on common topics for Speaking and Writing. Each vocabulary entry includes meanings and example sentences. These word groups are organized by topic to help learners practice efficiently. Some groups are also available as YouTube videos.
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Sky
sunset   Pronounce
n. the sky turns different shades of orange, pink and red as the sun goes down
The temperature would drop dramatically after sunset.
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magical   Pronounce
a. beautiful; delightful; resembling magic
Diamonds were once thought to have magical powers.
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glimmer   Pronounce
v. to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous
The sky glimmered with stars.
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endearing   Pronounce
a. adorable; appealing
His shyness can be very endearing.
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spectacular   Pronounce
a. beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
There was a spectacular sunset last night.
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mist   Pronounce
n. a mass of small drops of water in the air close to the ground
The early morning mist was clearing to reveal a glorious day.
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foggy   Pronounce
a. misty, low visibility due to mist
It was too foggy to drive.
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overcast   Pronounce
a. with a sky completely full of clouds, no sun is visible
The sky was overcast.
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hazy   Pronounce
a. cloudy; smoggy
The sky was hazy from irrigation evaporation.
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obstruct   Pronounce
v. block
She was obstructing the entrance.
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stunning   Pronounce
a. beautiful, extremely impressive or attractive
she looked stunning.
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dreary   Pronounce
a. dark, boring and making you feel unhappy
She had spent another dreary day in the office.
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depressed   Pronounce
a. unhappy and without hope
He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation.
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