1. Chuck Close, Up Close

2. Desperate Meaning: in immediate, very strong need.
Example: The refugees are desperate for food (money, help, etc.)

3. Brilliant Meaning: extremely intelligent
Example:: She has a brilliant mind.

4. Audience
Meaning: the people who gather to listen to and watch an event
Example: The audience at the rock concert was very enthusiastic.

5. Celebrate
Meaning: to do something special (like having a party) to mark an occasion
Example: I celebrate my birthday with friends and family in a restaurant.

6. Excellent Meaning: very high in quality
Example: The violinist gave an excellent performance; everyone applauded loudly.

7. Visible Meaning: seeable
Example: The coastline became visible through the fog .

8. Appearance Meaning: the arrival, the coming into public view
Example: : The singer's appearance on the stage caused everyone to applaud.

9. Lovable Meaning: easy to love
Example: : That little girl is a lovable child.

10. Noticeable Meaning: easily observed, obvious
Example: : There has been a noticeable increase in sales.

11. Sentence Meaning: the punishment given by a court: a prison sentence.
Example: They sentenced the criminal to 20 years in jail.

12. Difference
Meaning: a way of being different. Example: What is the difference between the new model and the old one?

13. Workable Meaning: practical, capable of being done.
Example: We made a workable agreement with another company to build a house together.

14. Instance Meaning: a single occurrence or happening, a situation, case
Example: In this instance, we will lend you money, but usually we can't.

15. Fragrant Meaning: pleasant smelling, perfumed
Example: Freshly cut grass has a fragrant smell.

16. Fortunate Meaning: lucky at a particular time
Example: We were fortunate to escape the accident without injury.

17. Client
Meaning: a customer of S.O. who provides a professional service, such as a lawyer, tailor, hairdresser, etc. Example: He likes to take his clients to lunch. See: customer, USAGE NOTE.

18. Separate Meaning: different from S.T. else
Example: The cost of making the product and the cost of selling it are two separate issues.

19. Agent Meaning: a spy or special government employee.
Example: He is an FBI agent.

20. Responsible Meaning: dependable, trustworthy
Example: He is responsible for taking care of his younger brother while his parents are away.

21. Importance
Meaning: implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.
Example: Completing your homework is of great importance.

22. Portable Meaning: movable, capable of being carried or moved around.
Example: She uses a portable computer when she travels.

23. Irresistible Meaning: not able to be refused, very tempting.
Example: That apple pie is irresistible; I had three slices.

24. Resemblance Meaning: a likeness, similarity.
Example: The little girl bears a close resemblance to her mother.  

25. Magnificent Meaning: very beautiful or impressive, (syn.) splendid.
Example: The Taj Mahal in India is a magnificent building.

26. Elaborate Meaning: rates to give more detail, explain.
Example: The manager elaborated on the plan to expand the business.