Spread

Pronunciation: spred

Kind of word: Noun and Verb

Formal definition: the fact or process of spreading over an area.

Informal definition: something that is becoming larger.

Example like a noun: the spread of AIDS virus.

Exampe like a verb: I spread a towel.

Synonym:

• expansion
•  span
• expanse
• range
• large

Song or video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3axapzH4-s


Another link:


http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=spread

Mellow

Pronunciation:  meləʊ

kind of word: Adjective, adverb and verb

Formal definition: pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness, make or become mellow.
Informal definition: something very sweetness

Example: 
 
Even the period instruments used are distinguished by their mellow sound.

Synonym:

•  melt
• dulcet
• sweet-sounding
• tuneful
• melodious

Song or video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CG2Z6Aeuvs
Another link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzicY40FKkE

Straining

Kind of word: Verb

Formal Definition:

"To force beyond the proper or reasonable limit."

Example: 

• Straining to complete the coursework.

Related words: 

• elbow grease
• exertion
• effort
• travail
• sweat 

Link to another dictionary:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/straining

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/straining

Slip

Pronunciation: /slɪp/

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:

move easily

Informal definition:

 To concentrate in a deep way on something, that you can feel like you´re into the story.

Examples:

• Ben slipped the credit card into the machine.
• You slip into another world.

Related word:

•  Glide
• Shift
• Move
• Slide

Song/video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJjmszg-uT0

Link to another dictionary:

http://www.wordreference.com/definition/slip

Broadcast

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:

To send out sound or pictures that are carried over distances using radio waves.; to transmit (programs) from a radio or television station. 

Informal definition:

to launch to the air whatever program

Examples:

• the game will be broadcast live on espn.
• It´s broadcast in over 50 countries.

 Related word:

•  Announce
• Relay
• Transmit
• Air
• Televise
• Telecast
• Send out
• Cable
• Beam
• Narrowcast

Song/video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AKJxR58U6k

Link to another dictionary:

http://www.wordreference.com/definition/broadcast

Widen

Pronunciation:/ˈwaɪdən/ 

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:

To make or become wide or wider

 

 Informal definition:

To get something reaches more space

Examples:

• Some people buy satellite dishes to widen the selection
• After it passes through town the road widens.

Related word:

•  Add to
• Broaden
• Stretch
• Extend
• Increase
• Enlarge
• Distend
• Spread out
• Give more space

Song/video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35L56a8FGM4

Link to another dictionary:

http://www.wordreference.com/definition/widen

Endorse

Pronunciation:/ɛnˈdɔrs/  

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:

to publicly say that you like or use (a product or service) in exchange for money.

Informal definition:

If you are a famous character you can show to the public that you use that product and for doing this you will be paid.

Examples:

• endorsing products is well paid. 
• she endorses a line of clothing.
• that brand of sneaker is endorsed by several basketball stars.

Related word:

• support
• patronize. 

Song/video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaxT9OjDKyk

Link to another dictionary:

http://www.wordreference.com/definition/Endorse

Sneeze

Pronunciation: [sniz]

Kind of Word: Verb/Noun

Formal definition:
"to produce air or breath suddenly, forcibly, and loudly through the nose and mouth by involuntary action".

Informal definition:
"an act or sound of sneezing"

Examples:

• She sneezed whenever she came near cats

Related words:

• sternutation
• gesundheit

Song/Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeaEW07jQ4k

Link to another dictionary:
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/sneeze

Assume

Pronunciation: əˈsum

Kind of Word: verb

Formal definition: 
To take over the duties or responsibilities of

Informal definition: 
Take your own responsibilities

Examples: 

• to assume the office of treasure

Relative words: 

• presuppose
• see pretend

Another link: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/assume

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LmPecGgqxo