enroll
v.to put yourself or someone else on an official list for an activity or membership in a group
They want to enroll their children in their local school.
greeting
n.something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone
He nodded his head in greeting.
remarkable
a.unusual and surprising
He’s a remarkable young man.
priority
n.something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things
My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.
tenderly
adv.in a gentle, loving, or kind way
"These are for you," he said tenderly.
fondly
adv.with affection or liking
He talks fondly of his grandfather.
timidly
adv.in a shy or nervous way
He timidly approached the bar.
inexplicable
a.unable to be explained or understood
For some inexplicable reason, he's decided to cancel the project.
blooming
a.a person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance
She looked really well, positively blooming.
imposing
a.having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration
He was an imposing figure on stage.
merrily
adv.in a cheerful way
He threw back his head and laughed merrily.
neat
a.tidy, with everything in its place
She likes everything neat and tidy.
demonstrate
v.to show something and explain how it works
The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.
various
a.many different
Various people arrived late.
verandah
v.a raised, covered, sometimes partly closed area, often made of wood, on the front or side of a building
Every evening we sat on the veranda watching the sun go down.
gentle
a.having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
He was a gentle, sensitive man.
associate
v.to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
Only close friends and associates were invited.
temperament
n.a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior
She had an artistic temperament.
compound
n.something consisting of two or more different parts
Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humor and severity.
distribute
v.to give something out to several people
The books will be distributed free to local schools.
encourage
v.give support, confidence, or hope to someone
We were encouraged by the success of this venture.
calm
v.to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited
I took him inside and tried to calm him down.
wonder
v.to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something
He's starting to wonder whether he did the right thing in accepting this job.
alphabet
n.a set of letters arranged in a fixed order, used for writing a language
Z comes after Y in the alphabet.
interval
n.the space between two points
The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals.
rushed
a.done or completed too hurriedly
I'm too rushed to do it.
predicament
n.a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.
sympathize
v.to understand and care about someone's problems
It is easy to understand and sympathize with his predicament.
befriend
v.to be friendly towards someone
He was befriended by an old lady.
introverted
a.shy, quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other people
When she started school, she became cautious, quiet, and introverted.
snub
v.ignore
He snubbed faculty members and students alike.
enforce
v.to force somebody to do something, or to make sure that something happens
Ministers are preparing to enforce a minimum price for beer.
consequence
n.a result of an action or situation, esp. a bad result
For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious.
denial
n.the action of declaring something to be untrue
She shook her head in denial.