1.

Abnormal - very different from usual in a way that

seems strange
My parents thought it was abnormal for a boy to be
interested in ballet.

2. Blunder a careless or stupid mistake

A last minute blunder by the goalkeeper cost them the
match.

3. Comfort a feeling of being more calm, cheerful or

hopeful after you have been worried or unhappy
I looked to my family for comfort when things got difficult at
work.

4. Departure an act of leaving a place, especially at the

start of a journey.
I saw Simon shortly before his departure for Russia.

5. Encourage to say or do something that helps

someone have the courage or confidence to do
something
Anna encouraged me to apply for the job.

6. Fitness the state of being healthy and strong

She is following an exercise programme to improve her
fitness.

7. Gather to come together and form a group.

On Fridays the men gather together at the mosque.

8. Habitat the natural home of a plant or animal

Mountain areas are the natural habitat of the golden eagle.

9. Vacant empty or unoccupied

The hospital has no vacant beds.

10. Astonished very surprised

He was astonished when he was announced as winner of the
competition.