English Vocabulary

order definition order (an instruction, direction, or command from someone in authority): You must obey orders. I’m not taking orders from you. The commander gave the order to advance. (a situation in which people behave properly, obey rules, and respect authority): The army is trying to restore order in the capital. (a state …

give back (to return or restore something) I must give the book back to the library on Monday. The operation gave him back his sight. (to allow someone to have something again) I just want you to give me back my old job. Protesters called on the army to give …

  show off (to try to impress people with abilities or possessions) He is trying to show off his driving skills. She was showing off her new dress at the party. (to make something look more attractive) He likes to wear tight clothes to show off his muscles. She will wear something …

oral (relating to the mouth; spoken) Brushing your teeth is an important step to maintain oral hygiene. I had an oral exam in class this morning.   aural (relating to the ear or hearing) This soundtrack gives us an aural appeal. We used tapes as aural teaching.     envocabulary.com

elude (to avoid or escape from) They managed to elude the police for two months. (to fail to understand or remember) The cause of the accident has eluded them so far. I know him, but his name eludes me. (to fail to obtain or achieve) He took the exam, and once again, success …