GRANT
/grænt/ [grant] (v.)
– to give something to a person
Example: He was able to graduate because the school granted him a scholarship.
Additional info: It could also mean “to agree to a wish or request.”
SIDEWALK
/ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/ [SAHYD-wawk] (n.)
– the area on the side of a street or road
Example: You can’t ride your bike on the sidewalk.
Additional info: It is more commonly known as pavement in British English.
ALLOWANCE
/əˈlaʊ əns/ [uh-LOU-uh ns] (n.)
– money given for a specific purpose
Example: My parents gave me a weekly allowance when I was still studying.
Additional info: It can also mean “to allow something to happen.”
DILIGENT
/ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt/ [DIL-i-juh nt] (adj.)
– to be very hardworking
Example: The diligent student spent the weekend studying.
Additional info: It can also be used to describe something done with a lot of effort (e.g. a diligent investigation).
FULFILL
/fʊlˈfɪl/ [foo l-FIL] (v.)
– to make something happen
Example: With my parent’s help, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a pilot.
Additional info: Synonyms of fulfill include achieve and accomplish.
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