ESL Vocabulary about Reading

A small Vocabulary about topic 'Reading', a small word group with meanings and sentences. The vocabulary has 40 words. The sample words are as follows: fiction, mystery, fantasy, creatively, imagination, enhance, tedious, perseverance, life lesson, glimpse, fascinating, observe, .... It helps to enhance speaking skills efficiently in English tests, especially for ESL students.
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 Reading Vocabulary Word List
fiction  Speak
n.
the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and not based on real people and facts
The book is a work of fiction and not intended as a historical account.
mystery  Speak
n.
something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood
Despite years of study, sleepwalking remains a mystery.
fantasy  Speak
n.
a pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about but is unlikely to happen
She retreated into a fantasy world, where she could be anything she wanted.
creatively  Speak
adv.
in an original or imaginative way
This is a unique opportunity to think creatively about how to fix these problems.
imagination  Speak
n.
the ability to form pictures in the mind
For some reason, the story captured the imagination of the public.
enhance  Speak
v.
to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
The county took steps to enhance water quality.
tedious  Speak
a.
boring
The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
perseverance  Speak
n.
continued effort and determination
Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top.
life lesson  Speak
n.
something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned
I think we all learned some valuable life lessons that day.
glimpse  Speak
v.
to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly
We glimpsed the ruined house from the windows of the train.
fascinating  Speak
a.
extremely interesting
The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
observe  Speak
v.
to watch carefully the way something happens, especially to learn more about it
Children learn by observing adults.
detective  Speak
n.
someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them
Detectives are anxious to interview anyone who saw the car.
fairy  Speak
n.
an imaginary creature with magical powers who looks like a small person with wings
Do you believe in fairies?
factual  Speak
a.
using or consisting of facts
She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police.
endure  Speak
v.
to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful
We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.
book lover  Speak
n.
a person who enjoys reading and reads more than the average person
If you are a book lover, buying and selling rare and valuable books can be extremely rewarding.
enjoyment  Speak
n.
the feeling of enjoying something
It's sad if he never gets any enjoyment out of his job anymore.
inspire  Speak
v.
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
His confident leadership inspired his followers.
motivate  Speak
v.
provide someone with a motive for doing something
He was primarily motivated by the desire for profit.
prudent  Speak
a.
careful and avoiding risks
It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it.
meticulously  Speak
adv.
in a way that shows great care and attention to detail
Procedures had to be followed meticulously.
certainly  Speak
adv.
undoubtedly; definitely; surely
More changes are certainly in the offing.
aspect  Speak
n.
one part of a situation, problem, subject
Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?
chaotic  Speak
a.
in a state of complete disorder and confusion
The house is a bit chaotic at the moment, we've got all these extra people staying and we're still decorating.
jumble  Speak
n.
an untidy collection or a pile of things
The books were in a chaotic jumble.
meaningless  Speak
a.
having no meaning
The paragraph was a jumble of meaningless words.
interact  Speak
v.
act in such a way as to affect another
It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.
constraint  Speak
n.
a limitation or restriction
Time constraints make it impossible to do everything.
reality  Speak
n.
the actual state of things
The reality is I’m not going to be picked for the team.
curiosity  Speak
n.
a strong desire to know or learn something
Filled with curiosity, she peered through the window.
elusive  Speak
a.
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Success, however, remained elusive for her.
encounter  Speak
v.
to experience something, especially something unpleasant
When did you first encounter these difficulties?
cherish  Speak
v.
to love, protect, and care for someone or something important to you
Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.
empathy  Speak
n.
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
That warmth of true empathy makes us feel less alone.
escapism  Speak
n.
the activity of avoiding reality by imagining exciting but impossible activities
These adventure movies are pure escapism.
productive  Speak
a.
resulting in or providing a large amount or supply of something
He had an amazingly productive five years in which he managed to write four novels.
regain  Speak
v.
to reach or return to a place, especially after difficulty or danger
After a bad year, she has regained her form.
overcome  Speak
v.
to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something
I believe that we will overcome in the end.
obstacle  Speak
n.
something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult
The major obstacle to achieving that goal is money.