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Reading for Speed and Fluency 3Word List

Chapter 1: Reading 1 - <Humans>

Word Part Definition

zoo n.a place where you can see many kinds of

animals

two-legged adj. having two legs

tool n.something you use for a purpose, especially to

make or do things

language n.the words people put together to talk to each

other

stick n. a long, thin piece of wood

clothing n.what you wear to cover your body and keep

warm

ability n. the power or skill to do something

feeling n. an emotion like anger, sadness, or happiness

angry adj. mad; upset; the opposite of 'happy'

clearly adv. can be seen easily; obviously

Chapter 1: Reading 2 - <Rainforests>


earth n. the planet where people live

centimeter n.the number that means 1/100 of a meter

(cm)

cover n.a thing that is completely on top of

something else

share n. a part of something

leaf n.the green part of a plant that grows on

branches

two-thirds quantifier 66% of something

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is worth v. to have a value

unfortunately adv. without luck; sadly

medicine n.something you take to feel healthy or cure

an illness

throw away phrasal v.to get rid of something because it is no

longer wanted


Chapter 1: Reading 3 - <The Hippo>

Word Part Definitiontruth n. something that is a fact; not false

in fact phr. really; actually; in truthlion n. a large yellow cat that lives in Africa

protect v.to keep someone or something from harm,

loss, or injury

attack v.to act against someone or something; to

fightup to phr. until; not longer or more than something

kilometer n. a distance of 1,000 meters (km)

kilogram n.a unit of measuring weight; 1,000 grams

(kg)

stick out v.to be coming out; to not be completely

inside somethingbreath n. the air that goes in or out of your lungs

Chapter 1: Reading 4 - <Bees>

Word Part Definitiondifficult adj. not easy to do

hurt v. to cause damage and/or pain

nature n.the physical world, including all living

things and the land and the seasworker n. a person who takes a job at a company

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grow v. to get bigger and taller

pick up phrasal v.to stop somewhere to get something or

someonedrop off phrasal v. to leave something or someone in a placepollen n. a small powder released from male flowers

land n.the part of the earth that is not covered by

waterfavorite adj. the one you like the most


Chapter 2: Reading 5 - <The Greatest of All Time>

Word Part Definitionathlete n. a person who plays a sportboxer n. A person who fights for a living

compare v.to see how two or more things are alike or

differentwithin pre. inside of something

for example phr.adds extra information to explain

something

competition n.a game or series of tasks which decide a

winner.even though phr. despite the fact

fewer adj. less thanimagine v. to picture something in your mindjudge v. to make a decision or opinion

Chapter 2: Reading 6 - <William Shakespeare>


doubt n. a feeling of being uncertain or unsure

play n. a story to be performed by actors

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work n.a piece of art, or something that is

made or done by someone

available adj. easy to use or get

effect n.a thing that happens because of

something else

language n.the words people put together to talk to

each other

poem n.a piece of writing that uses words in a

special way

quote n. the use of someone else’s words

pleasing adj. enjoyable; nice to see, hear, taste, etc.

compare v.to say how two or more things are alike

or different


Chapter 2: Reading 7 - <Madonna>


stage n.the part of a theater where actors or musicians

perform

best-selling adj. about a product that sells the most copies

smart adj. able to learn things quickly; intelligent

consider v. to think deeply about a topic

prize n. an award for good work or for winning a game

musical n. having to do with music

sexual adj. to do with physical attraction

saint n.in the Christian religion, a special person who

had a very good life

image n.the idea people have about someone or

something

magazine n.a thin book of articles and photos, usually

published once a month

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Chapter 2: Reading 8 - <Women in Science>


consider v. to think deeply about a topic

involve v. to have or include someone or something

deep adj. going down a long way; not shallow

discovery n. a thing that has been found

Nobel Prize proper n.A prize given each year for excellence in

science, literature, etc.

radiation n.energy that comes out of a material,

especially uranium, etc.

element n.a basic material that cannot be broken

down into other materials

DNA n.a material in all living things that carries

genetic information

study n. a piece of science research or learning

field n. an area of study


Chapter 3: Reading 9 - <Easter Island>


except adv. including all others but not a particular thing

mysterious adj. strange; unknown

Pacific Ocean proper n.the large body of water between Asia and the

Americas

statue n.a piece of art made from stone or metal, often

of a person or animal

moai n.one of many large stone statues of human

heads on Easter Island

story n. one floor of a building

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builder n.a person who makes things, especially big

things like houses

honor v. to show respect to someone or something

past pre. the time before now

notice v. to see or become aware of something

Chapter 3: Reading 10 - <The Dead Sea>


lowest adj. below everything else

surface n. the outside or top layer of something

sea level n. the height of the sea in relation to the land

salt n. a white seasoning that people put on their food

future n. a time that has not happened yet

valley n. the low area of land between hills or mountains

Mediterranean proper n.an area between southern Europe and northern

Africa

lake n. a body of water with land all around it

mix v.to put two or more things together to make one

thing

pipe n.a tube used to move water or another liquid from

one place to another


Chapter 3: Reading 11 - <The Silk Road>

Word Part Definitionsilk n. a thin, smooth fabric made by worms

collection n.a group of things gathered together for a

reason

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the West proper n.a collection of countries with a similar

culture, especially European

the East proper n.a collection of most countries between

Turkey and Japan

cloth n.material that is made by weaving threads of

cotton, wool, etc.valued v. something that has a high worth to peoplemagical adj. wonderful; cannot be explained by science

culture n.the beliefs, art, and music of a group of

people

religion n.an organized system of belief in a god or

gods

the Black Death proper n.the name of a deadly disease; the bubonic

plague

Chapter 3: Reading 12 - <Kowloon Walled City>


Hong Kong proper n.an island on the south-east coast of

China

destroy v. to ruin something so it cannot be fixed

densely adv. having many things in a small space

populated adj. related to the people living in a place

football field n.an area of land where the sport of

American football is played

floor n. one level of a building; one story

law n. a rule made by a government

crime n. an action that breaks a law

ordinary adj. normal; not special

illegal adj. being against the law

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Chapter 4: Reading 13 - <The Happy Birthday Song>


history n.the study of things that happened in the

pastlyrics n. the words in a song

include v. to put something in a group of other things

company n.a business group with the purpose of

making moneydeal n. an agreement between two or more groupslaw n. a rule made by a government

public adj. related to all of the people in a placead n. advert or advertisement; a commercial

worldwide adj. everywhere on earth

hit n.a song, movie, etc. which is very

successful

Chapter 4: Reading 14 - <Harry Potter>


series n.a group of books, movies, etc. which

continue the same storybest-selling adj. about a product that sells the most copies

reject v.to say no to an invitation, a gift, an idea,

etc.

accept v.to say yes to an invitation, a gift, an idea,

etc.magic n. a supernatural powerwizard n. a person who uses magic

mention v. to make a reference to somethingargue v. to disagree

success n. the result when you do something wellcountless adj. a number so large that we can't know how

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many


Chapter 4: Reading 15 - <Alice in Wonderland>


adventure n. an exciting series of events, especially in a trip

wonderland n. a magical place where strange things happen

rabbit n.a small animal with long ears, long back legs, and a

short tail

unusual adj. not common

Thames River proper n. The major river in London

character n. a person in a story, movie, etc.

suggest v. to say what someone should do

collection n. a group of things gathered together for a reason

mathematics n.the subject that deals with addition (+), subtraction

(-), etc.; also "math"

puzzle n.a game or question designed to be difficult to

answer

Chapter 4: Reading 16 - <Street Art>


vandalism n.breaking things that are not yours, often for no

clear reason

ancient adj. very, very old

prehistoric adj.the time between the first humans and the creation

of writing

spray paint n. a coloring liquid that shoots out of a can

damage v. to physically hurt something

property n.a home, building or piece of land that belongs to

someone

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Banksy proper n.a mysterious artist in England who is famous for

making grafitti art

sharp adj. can cut; pointed; like a knife

airstrike n. an attack using planes and flying bombs

remove v. to take away; to take out; to take off


Chapter 5: Reading 17 - <Online Education>


education n. the learning and teaching that happens at school

distance n. the length of space between things

file-sharing n. passing data from one computer to another

app n.an "application" or program used on a phone or other

computer

technology n.machines, tools, etc. created by the advancement of

science

face-to-face adj. in person; not on the phone or over the internet

video chat n. using cameras to talk over the internet

social media n.websites where people share opinions, images, etc.

with friends

university n. a place to study after high school

degree n.an academic rank given by a university; for example:

BA, MA, PhD, etc.

Chapter 5: Reading 18 - <The End of Aging>


medicine n.a field of study about keeping people healthy and

stopping diseases

technology n.machines, tools, etc. created by the advancement

of science

average n. being normal or usual; not more or less than most

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others

developed country n. a country that is economically strong

beyond pre. past a certain point

age v.the amount of time someone or something has

existed

anti- pref. a prefix added to a word to mean 'against'

imagine v. to make a picture in your mind

machine n.something with moving parts that does a certain

job

cancer n.a disease in which the body's cells become bad

and can't stop growing


Chapter 5: Reading 19 - <Octopus Intelligence>


smartest adj. cleverest; most intelligent

backbone n. the line of bones down the middle of the back

hide v. to put something where no one can see it

tank v. a large container for holding water and fish

crab n.an animal with eight legs, and a hard shell that

lives in the sea

steal v. to take something without asking or buying it

trap n. a tool used for catching animals

aquarium n.a place that cares for and displays sea

animals; like a zoo for sea life

pipe n.a tube used to carry liquid or gas from one

place to another

survival n. continuing to live despite danger or difficulty

Chapter 5: Reading 20 - <Self-Driving Cars>


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self-driving adj.a computer-controlled car that can move by

itself

accident n. a bad event that was not planned

second n. 1/60 of a minute

mistake n. something you do that is wrong

careless adj.doing things without thinking about what you

are doing

rule n. a law or direction that must be followed

decide v. to choose something after thinking about it

real-time n. the actual time when something is happening

perfect adj. having no mistakes or problems

unexpected adj.when something happens that you don't think

would happen


Chapter 6: Reading 21 - <One World Currency>

Word Part Definitioninclude v. to put something in a group of other things

currency n. something that is used as moneyvalue n. how much something is worthcow n. a big animal that we use for milk and meat

compare v. to say how two things are alike or differentonline adv. connected to the internet

goods n.products or items which are bought and

sold

nationalism n.a strong belief in the greatness of your

country

European Union proper n.a group of European countries that are

connected economically

euro n.the currency/money used by many

countries in Europe

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Chapter 6: Reading 22 - <Nintendo>


video game n.a game played on computers and other

devices

market n.an area where goods are sold and

bought

huge adj. very, very big

billion num. 1,000,000,000

entertainment n. a thing that you do for fun

business n.related to selling things and making

money

series n.a group of books, shows or movies

with the same characters

cute adj. nice to look at

prime minister n.the leading politician in a country; the

political leader of a country

Olympics proper n.a large sporting event held every 4 years in both summer and winter


Chapter 6: Reading 23 - <The Business of Sport>


church n.a building that is used for Christian religious

services

Manchester proper n. a large city in the north-west of England

fighting n. the act of attacking another person

busy adj. having many things to do and no free time

soccer n.a sport where teams must kick a ball into a goal;

"football" in UK English

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stadium n.a large open building where you can watch sports

and other big events

uniform n.clothes that are the same for every person in a

group

advertise v. to tell people about something

connected adj.two or more things that have a relationship with

each other

medal n. a piece of metal given to celebrate success

Chapter 6: Reading 24 - <The Tulip Bubble>


supply n.the total number of things available for use or for

sale

demand n. how much people actually want something

reasonable adj. fair and sensible; not too high or low

bubble n.a situation where the price of goods goes up

quickly, but soon crashes again

pop v. to break up quickly like a balloon or a soap bubble

drop v. to go down suddenly

Holland proper n.European country between Belgium and Germany;

also 'Netherlands'

tulip n. a flower common in Holland that blooms in spring

borrow v. to take something for a short time and give it back

uncertainty n. not sure; not knowing what may happen


Chapter 7: Reading 25 - <Walking for Exercise>

Word Part Definitionlift v. to raise something up

weight n. a heavy thing used for exercisingjoin v. to become a member of a group

study n. a piece of scientific research

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fat n.an oily substance that our bodies keep to

create energy laterpercent adv. by or out of a total of 100; symbol: %climb v. to go up something

stairs n.a set of steps used to go up or down,

especially in a buildingnecessary adv. needed; something that must be done

gym n.a place where people exercise or play

sports

Chapter 7: Reading 26 - <Catching a Cold>


cold n.an illness that makes people cough,

sneeze, and have a runny nose

widespread adj. in use or can be found over a large area

illness n. a sickness or disease

spread v.to pass something from one person to

the next many times

cough v.to push air out quickly and make a

sound from your throat

virus n.a very small organism that spreads

disease

handle n.the part of something that you hold

with your hand

medicine n.something you take to feel healthy or to

cure an illness

headache n. a pain in the head

runny nose n. when water comes out of your nose


Chapter 7: Reading 27 - <Herbal Medicine>

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herb n. a plant that adds flavor or can be used as medicine

disease n. an illness that is very serious or lasts a long time

throughout pre. all around an area or during a period of time

medicine n.something you take to feel healthy or cure an

illness

allowed adj. being permitted to do something; given permission

garlic n. a small white plant that has a strong taste and smell

ginseng n.a plant from North America and Asia that is good for

the health

ginger n. a spicy root often used in cooking and medicines

blood pressure n.the force at which your heart is pushing blood

through your body

stomach n. the part of the body that breaks down food

Chapter 7: Reading 28 - <Generic Medicine>


medicine n.something you take to feel healthy or cure an

illness

drug n.an illegal and often harmful substance people use

for fun

generic adj. similar to other things; not different or special

expensive adj. costs a lot of money

cost n. the amount of money you must pay for something

disease n. an illness that is very serious or lasts a long time

waste v. to use or spend more than needed

right away adv. immediately; now

available adj. easy to use or get

trust v.to believe that someone or something is reliable,

good, or honest

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Chapter 8: Reading 29 - <The Space Race>


Soviet Union proper n.a collection of countries with its capital in Moscow

that ended in 1991

satellite n. an object that travels around another larger object

World War II proper n.a fight between many countries that lasted from

1939 to 1945

cold war n. a war without physical fighting

president n. the top leader of a country or a company

the Moon proper n. the large rocky body that goes around the Earth

statement n. an official opinion or information

land v. to come down to the ground after flying

leap n. a long jump

mankind n. all humans; humanity

Chapter 8: Reading 30 - <Moons for Living On>


disaster n.when something happens that causes big damage

and problems

dinosaur n.lizard-like animals that lived on Earth millions of

years ago

humanity n. all humans; mankind

planet n. a large body in space that goes around a star

Venus proper n. the second planet from the Sun

Jupiter proper n.the largest planet in our solar system, famous for

its giant red spot

Saturn proper n.the planet in our solar system that is famous for its

beautiful rings

Titan proper n. The name of the largest moon of the planet Saturn

oxygen n.a gas we breathe that humans and other animals

need to live

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material n. matter which can be used to make things


Chapter 8: Reading 31 - <Are We Aliens?>


planet n.a large body in space that goes around a

staralien n. a living thing that is not from Earth

professor n. a teacher at a college or university

university n.a place for research and learning after high

school

RNA n.ribonucleic acid; a substance found in all

living thingssuitable adj. useful for a certain purposeunlike adj. different; not the same

probably adv.likely; having a strong chance of

happeningvirus n. a very small organism that spreads disease

lifeform n. a living thing

Chapter 8: Reading 32 - <The Big Bang>

Word Part Definitiondeeply adv. extremely; strongly

religion n.an organized system of belief in a god or

godsbang n. a sudden, loud explosion

universe n. everything; all of space

packed adj.a large number of something placed in a

space too smalltightly adv. without any space between two thingsmatter n. physical things in the universe

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energy n.a force that creates an effect on physical

thingsblow up phrasal v. explode; break up suddenlybomb n. something made to explode


Chapter 9: Reading 33 - <Lifelong Learning>


saying n. a well-known phrase or expression

degree n.an academic rank given by a university; for

example: BA, MA, PhD, etc.

lifelong adj. all your life; from birth until death

expected adj. planned to happen; not a surprise

illness n. a sickness or disease

include v. to put something in a group of other things

language n.the words people put together to talk to each

other

training n. a class or course for learning something

related adj. having a connection with

interest n.the feeling of wanting to know more about

something

Chapter 9: Reading 34 - <Extreme Body Modification>


extreme adj. far beyond average or normal

modification n.a change, often an improvement, to

something

cut out v.to remove part of something by using a

knife or scissors

cosmetic adj.related to beauty or the surface of

something

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surgery n.the act of cutting open the body to fix or

change something inside

model n.a person, often beautiful, who shows off

clothing and other items

stand out phrasal v. to be noticeably different from others

tattoo n. ink pictures drawn on the skin

tongue n. the long muscle inside your mouth

lizard n.a cold-blooded animal with scales, like a

snake or a chameleon


Chapter 9: Reading 35 - <Vegetarianism>

Word Part Definitionrecent adj. happened not too long agofigure n. the shape of a person's body

vegetarian n. a person who doesn't eat meat

meat n.food that comes from the body of an

animal

vegan adj.someone who doesn't eat, use, or wear any

animal productscommon adj. usual; easily to find; not special

Hindu proper n. People who follow Hinduismpercent adv. by or out of 100; symbol: %

cancer n.a disease in which the body's cells become

bad and can't stop growinglifestyle n. a way of living

Chapter 9: Reading 36 - <How Children Learn>

Word Part Definitionbe born v. to come to life by birth

computer n.a machine that can keep and work with

information

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store v. to keep something for later use

language n.the words people put together to talk to

each other

enough adj.the correct amount; not too much, not too

littlepointing n. using a finger to show something

recognize v. to see something and know what it is

college n.a school where students study at a high

level after secondary schoolpay attention phr. to watch something closely

machine n.something with moving parts that does

work


Chapter 10: Reading 37 - <The Norse Creation Story>


Norse adj.originating in northern Germany and Scandinavian

countries

religion n. an organized system of belief in a god or gods

space n. an empty area between other things

drop n. a single round piece of water or other liquid

giant n. a person or thing much larger than the usual size

special adj. better or more important than other things

cow n. a big animal that gives milk and meat

god n. a strong being that has special power over things

skin n.the outside part of an animal's body, under the hair

or feathers

Vikings proper n.people 1000-1500 years ago who lived in parts of

northern Europe

Chapter 10: Reading 38 - <Hinduism>


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follower n.a person who supports and admires someone or

something

universe n. all of space and everything in it

spiritual adj. believing in things beyond the natural world

rebirth n. the act of being born again into another life

goal n.a desired result; what you want to happen when you

do something

physical adj. having to do with the body and the senses

communication n. the act of sharing information

modern adj. not old; new

force n. a power that makes something happen

yoga n.an exercise that involves stretching the body into

unusual positions


Chapter 10: Reading 39 - <Atheism>


lack n. not enough of something

belief n. a feeling that something is true or real

explanation n. information about how something works

develop v.to cause something to grow or become bigger or

better

non- pref.a prefix that is added to the beginning of words to

mean "not"

earthquake n. a strong shaking of the ground

tsunami n. a large wave caused by an earthquake

destroy v. to ruin something so it cannot be fixed

well-behaved adj.not annoying others; following the expected rules

of society

neighbor n. a person who lives close to you

Chapter 10: Reading 40 - <Noah’s Ark>

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ark n. an old-fashioned word for ‘boat’

Bible proper n. the holy book of the Christian religion

Christian adj.related to Christianity, the religion of the followers

of Jesus Christ

Islamic adj. related to the Muslim religion and its followers

Jewish adj. related to the religion of Judaism and its followers

flood n.a disaster caused when an area is covered with

water

God proper n.in many religions, the one all-powerful being who

created the world

promise v.when you say very seriously that you will do (or not

do) something

violent adj. using physical force to hurt or damage something

branch n.a piece of wood on a tree which grows from a larger

piece

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