▸ Specimen Drawer

People & Groups — Lesson 8

I speak Learning

Fast recall sprint

Ready to test yourself?

Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

Specimen

mission

ˈmɪʃən

An organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work — the team was sent on a secret mission to the border.

The team was sent on a secret mission to the border.

Specimen

nation

ˈneɪʃən

A politically organized body of people under a single government — she is very proud of her nation.

The nation celebrated its independence day.

Specimen

organization

ˌɔːr.ɡə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən

A group of people who work together — she works for a non-profit organization.

She works for a non-profit organization.

Specimen

package

ˈpækɪdʒ

A collection of things wrapped or boxed together — I received a package in the mail.

I received a package in the mail.

Specimen

pair

pɛr

A set of two similar things considered as a unit — I bought a new pair of shoes.

I bought a new pair of shoes.

Specimen

parade

pəˈreɪd

A ceremonial procession including people marching — children loved watching the carnival parade.

The parade went through the main street of the city.

Specimen

party

ˈpɑːr.t̬i

A social event at which a group of people meet to talk , eat , drink , dance , etc — a birthday party.

a birthday party

Specimen

patrol

pəˈtroʊl

A detachment used for security or reconnaissance — a police patrol spotted the fire.

Police patrol the streets at night.

Specimen

pile

paɪl

A collection of objects laid on top of each other — there's a pile of books on my desk.

There's a pile of books on my desk.

Specimen

police

pəˈliːs

The official organization responsible for maintaining law and order, and — she called the police for help.

The police are investigating the crime.

Specimen

poor

pʊr

People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group) — many poor families need our help.

Many poor families need our help.

Specimen

population

ˌpɑːpjʊˈleɪʃən

The people who inhabit a territory or state — china has the largest population in the world.

The population of London is over 8 million people.

▸ Catalogue Progress 0 / 12 specimens catalogued

Mark each specimen as learned to complete this drawer.

Next drawer · People & Groups — Lesson 9