5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 11
Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
agreeable adj. He was an agreeable, pleasant person. to one's liking; pleasing
agreement noun We will sign the agreement tomorrow. an arrangement between parties; a covenant
agriculture noun Many Chinese work in agriculture. the science, art and business of cultivation the soil; farming
ahead adv. You must work hard to get ahead. in or into a more advantageous position
aid verb I can aid any student who needs help. assist
noun Aid is needed during a famine. to furnish with help, support, or relief
aim verb When you start out in life, aim high. to determine a course
verb I aim to help people. to propose to do something; goal
air noun You need good air to breathe. nitrogen and oxygen
verb Air your ideas to let others know. to give vent to publicly; tell others
aircraft noun The aircraft flew from the airport. an airplane, helicopter, a glider
airplane noun My airplane has only one engine. powered flying machine
airport noun Chicago is the busiest airport. a tract of leveled land for aircraft to take off; air field