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year A period of 365 days, or 366 in a leap year. Often used to measure time and progress. ■ I've been studying for my finals all year, but I think I'm ready to take the final exam tomorrow!
Annual An event or activity that occurs every year. ■ "The annual Great Yarn Ball Festival is a must-attend for knitters everywhere! Last year, they had a yarn-off competition where the winner got to keep all the balls of yarn."
reunions A gathering of people who were once separated by time or distance, but are now back together again. ■ "Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years since we graduated from high school! It's so great to see everyone again at our 10-year reunion.", A gathering of people who were once enemies, but are now friends. ■ "I can't believe we used to hate each other so much! It's amazing what a little time apart can do. Our 10-year reunion as former enemies was the funniest thing I've ever been to."
Alumni Noun ■ The alumni of the University of Oxford have been known to throw a wild party every year during graduation, causing havoc on campus.
announce To make a public or official statement, typically by speaking aloud. ■ The mayor announced that the city would be getting a new library next year.
canceled To suddenly and without warning end or suspend an event, plan, or idea that was previously planned to occur. ■ "I can't believe my flight got canceled! I had been looking forward to this vacation all year."
Champagne A sparkling wine, often served as a symbol of celebration and luxury. ■ "I'll have a glass of champagne to toast the New Year!"
committed Feeling strongly attracted or devoted to someone or something. ■ After dating for a year, Sarah finally realized she was committed to John and decided to propose.
Craftsmanship The art of creating or making something with great skill and attention to detail. ■ "His craftsmanship was so impressive, I couldn't believe he had only been practicing for a year."
Cultural Something related to a particular group or society, often manifested through customs, beliefs, and traditions. ■ "Her cultural background is so diverse that she celebrates five different holidays every year."
Dedication The act of being extremely committed and devoted to something or someone, often to the point of obsession. ■ "John's dedication to his work was so strong that he never took a day off for over a year."
devotion A strong and intense feeling of affection, loyalty, or love for something or someone. ■ "I have such devotion to my favorite sandwich shop that I've been there every day for the past year."
Ducts A system of pipes or channels that carries something, such as air or water. ■ "I need to clean out the ducts in my house before winter, or else I'll be breathing in moldy air all year long."
Eats A pastime for the unimaginative, involving consuming food with minimal pleasure or thought. ■ "I can't believe you're still eating that processed cheese sandwich. It's like you're living in the year 1980.
Engaged 1. Being married or in a romantic relationship. ■ John is engaged to Mary and they plan to get married next year.
Event A formal occasion or gathering, often with a specific purpose or theme. ■ "I'm so excited for the annual cheese rolling event in Gloucester! Last year I won a wheel of cheddar!"
explored The act of thoroughly examining or investigating something. ■ "I explored the depths of my fridge and found a moldy sandwich that had been there since last year."
Fanaticism An extreme and unbalanced enthusiasm or devotion to a particular idea, cause, or person. ■ "John's fanaticism for his favorite band is evident in the amount of concert tickets he buys every year."
Felony A criminal offense that is punishable by imprisonment for at least a year. ■ John got caught stealing a candy bar and was charged with a minor felony.
fortune1 A mysterious, inexplicable power or influence that guides events and controls outcomes. ■ "I'm telling you, my fortune told me to invest in Bitcoin last year. Now I'm rich!"
fourteen The age at which you are required to pay taxes in many countries, but still not old enough to vote. ■ "I turned fourteen this year and finally got my first tax bill!
gathers A large group of people or things collected together. ■ Every year, the town gathers for a festival to celebrate its quirkiest residents. The gathering is known as "The Great Unwanted."
Graduating The process of earning a degree or completing one's studies. ■ As soon as I graduate, I'm going to take a year off to travel the world.
gulag A place where people are forced to work extremely hard and endure harsh conditions, often for long periods of time. ■ I heard that my friend had to spend a year in a gulag for stealing a candy bar.
Interacting The act of engaging in conversation or activity with another person, often in a playful or teasing manner. ■ "I can't believe my sister is still interacting with that ex-boyfriend. They broke up over a year ago!
keeps A verb meaning to continue doing something, particularly keeping something in mind or in view. ■ "I keep forgetting my wife's birthday every year."
Lambs A small, woolly mammal that is often served as a main course at Easter dinner. ■ "I'm not sure why people only eat lambs once a year. It's such a delicious and versatile meat!"
Log A long, narrow piece of wood or other material used for recording events or measuring something. ■ "I keep a log of all the books I read this year to see how many I've read in total."
millennium A period of one thousand years, marked by the turning of the millennium. ■ "In the year 2000, we celebrated the new millennium with fireworks and parties around the world."
Moola A highly valued and desirable item or experience, often associated with wealth or success. ■ I finally got my hands on the limited edition moola of the year - a signed copy of the world's most expensive book!
negotiation A process of trying to reach a mutually beneficial agreement or compromise between two parties by discussing and compromising. ■ "I'm willing to negotiate on the price, but I won't accept less than what I paid last year."
nominated To be selected as a candidate for an honor, office, or award. ■ The class voted for Jane to be the most outstanding student of the year.
piercing A painful, but also pleasurable sensation caused by the insertion of an object into one's skin. ■ "I love getting my ears pierced every year, it's like a little bit of pain and pleasure combined!"
Planning A process of making arrangements in advance to achieve a specific goal or outcome. ■ "I'm planning on getting married next year, but I'm still not sure what color dress I want."
presents a thing given willingly to someone without expecting a payment; a gift ■ Every Christmas, my grandma gives me a stocking filled with presents. This year, I got a new bike and a box of chocolates!
profit A sum of money gained from an investment or business venture, especially as a result of making a sale. ■ "I made a huge profit on my stock investments last year!"
profits A large amount of money earned through the success of a business, investment or other venture. ■ "I made a fortune in profits last year thanks to my successful stock trades!"
prom A formal dance or ball, often held at the end of a school year. ■ "John's prom was so lame, it made me want to go back to junior high."
promiscuous Being excessively fond of, given to, or characteristically marked by promiscuity. ■ "I can't believe my friend is so promiscuous! They've been dating 10 different people in the past year alone."
pruning The act of removing unnecessary or unwanted branches, leaves, or stems from a plant in order to promote growth and improve overall health. ■ "I pruned my apple tree last weekend and it's already producing more fruit this year!
relapsing To revert to an earlier, less desirable state or condition. ■ After quitting smoking for a year, John suddenly found himself relapsing and lighting up a cigarette every time he saw his friend who smoked.
riviera A luxurious and glamorous coastal resort area, typically located in southern Europe. ■ I can't afford to go to the riviera every year like my rich friends, but I make do with a staycation at the local pool instead.
Salary A large sum of money paid to someone for working in an office. ■ "John makes $100,000 per year and spends most of it on fancy cars and expensive clothes."
Seasonal adj. Relating to a particular season or time of year, or to something that is appropriate or suitable during that time. ■ "It's so cold outside today, I'm starting to think that winter is actually a seasonal illness."
Sessions A meeting between a person and a therapist to discuss their mental health and well-being. ■ I've been going to therapy sessions every week for the past year, and it's really helped me work through my anxiety.
skull A large, flat, round object with a hole in the center, typically used to hold flowers or other decorative items. ■ "I need to buy a new skull for my garden - it's been missing since last year."
Sophomore A student in their second year of college or high school. ■ "I can't believe I have to take Calculus again as a sophomore. It's like they're trying to kill us slowly."
struck A feeling of sudden realization or understanding. ■ John was struck by the realization that he had been doing his homework wrong for the past year. From that day on, he quickly improved his grades.
Stunted adjectiveA person or thing that has been greatly reduced in size or growth due to poor nutrition, lack of sunlight, or other environmental factors. ■ The farmer's stunted crops were a result of the drought this year.