myth
[ m ie ]
n.
A
myth is a traditional story that explains a culture’s history and beliefs.
-» In Greece, there was a myth about a woman who had snakes for hair.
p r o m o t e [pramout] v.
To
promote someone means to raise them to a higher position or rank.
—
After two years in the company, she was promoted to a manager.
relate
[riieit]
v.
To
relate to something means to have a connection with it.
—
A company’s plan usually relates to how much profit it can make.
religion
t r ilid 3 a n ]
n.
A
religion is a belief in a god or gods.
-* Their religion taught that people should forgive their enemies.
sum
[ s a i d ]
n.
A
sum is a specific amount of money.
-* He calculated the numbers to see what the sum of his bills would be.
teller
[tela:/-]
n.
A
teller is a person who works with a bank’s customers.
The teller at the bank helped Kelly put money into a savings account.
trustworthy
[trAstwarrSi]
adj.
If someone is
trustworthy, they are honest and truthful.
-*•
Mary is one of the most trustworthy people I’ve ever met.
update [Apdeit] v.
To
update something means to make it more modern.
-»
We need to update the programs on our computers.
vein
[ v e in ]
n.
A
vein is a tube in the body that carries blood toward the heart.
->
The blue veins in my hand are just under my skin.
venom
[ v e n a m ]
n.
Venom is a poisonous substance that comes from animals or plants.
-*
A snake’s venom can be used to cure the illnesses it creates.
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