Headway - Upper Intermediate - Yunit 9

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonim

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homonim

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

kanan

not ill, injured, or in a bad state

maayos

to have a particular meaning or represent something

mangahulugan

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

bentilador

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

salamin

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

park

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

bangko

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

umaasa sa

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

suwit

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

palpak

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

uri

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

uri

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

mahalagang punto

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

tren

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

malamig

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

daan

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

magsagwan

including every part, member, etc.

buo

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

butas

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

piraso

a period or state where there is no war or violence

kapayapaan

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

bulaklak

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

harina

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

maglayag

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

benta

to give something to someone in exchange for money

ibenta

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

selula

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

nababagot

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands

saluhin

to pay someone to do a job

mag-hire

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

isang pares

a female servant

katulong

simple in design, without a specific pattern

payak

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

buwan

in a voice that can be heard clearly

mabangit

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

sumulat

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

petsa

more than what is required or necessary

karagdagan

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

fit

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

dagat

a sleeveless garment, typically worn as a dress or over a blouse, often worn as a uniform or as a children's garment

Mali na damit

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

tagapagtaguyod

free from any stain or dirt

suwabe

busy and full of activity

abala

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

kaparehong pag-iisip

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

mapayapa

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

pagsasangkot

with no one or nothing else involved

pangunahin

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

vest

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

ladrang

a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease

modernong kagamitan

a toilet

kubeta

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

kakaibang

excessively delicate or affected

artificial

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

komportable