المفردات

· (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

· a vaguely specified concern

several matters to attend to

· the state of being unsure of something

the dubiousness of his claim

· a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

she made good marks in algebra

· in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

a very natural development

· the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

the Department of State was created in 1789

· an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

let's call heads a success and tails a failure

· the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

metal woods are now standard

· put an end to a state or an activity

Quit teasing your little brother

· in a state of sleep

were all asleep when the phone rang

· (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

a long record of crimes

· to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

highly successful

· descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

The branch fell from the tree

· give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

I said to him to go home

· on the contrary

rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left

· something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

the combination to the safe was a secret

· have a wish or desire to know something

He wondered who had built this beautiful church

· the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

the sound of rain on the roof

· appear in a certain way

This sounds interesting

· to or in a foreign country

they had never travelled abroad

· to a great depth; far down or in

dived deeply

· with ease (‘easy’ is sometimes used informally for ‘easily’)

she was easily excited

· free from danger or the risk of harm

a safe trip

· acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

I apologized for being late