Unit 100

Words 1981–2000 · intellectual, derive, crucial, unemployment, wheel, crop

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  1. intellectual

    #1981

    adjective, noun

    Related to thinking and understanding, or a person who enjoys serious ideas and learning.

    1. She enjoys intellectual conversations with her friends after dinner.

    2. The museum offers many intellectual activities for young students.

    3. He is an intellectual who reads books about history and science.

    4. The job requires both practical skills and intellectual ability.

    5. After the illness, she felt tired and less intellectually active.

  2. derive

    #1982

    verb

    to get something from a particular source or cause

    1. Many English words derive from Latin and Greek.

    2. She derives great pleasure from cooking for her family.

    3. The company derives most of its income from online sales.

    4. Scientists derived the new medicine from a natural plant.

    5. The recipe was derived from an old family tradition.

  3. crucial

    #1983

    adjective

    Extremely important for achieving a result or making a situation successful.

    1. Good communication is crucial for a successful team.

    2. It is crucial to check your passport before leaving home.

    3. Regular exercise is crucial for keeping your heart healthy.

    4. Timing was crucial when we crossed the busy road.

    5. Fresh ingredients are crucial for making a delicious soup.

  4. unemployment

    #1984

    noun

    The condition of not having a job and looking for work.

    1. Unemployment rose after the factory closed last year.

    2. The government is trying to reduce unemployment among young people.

    3. Long-term unemployment can make it difficult to pay the bills.

    4. He received unemployment benefits while searching for a new job.

    5. The town suffered from high unemployment when the tourist season ended.

  5. wheel

    #1985

    noun, verb

    A round object that turns to help a vehicle move, or to control something.

    1. The car has a flat wheel, so we stopped beside the road.

    2. She turned the wheel carefully and drove into the parking space.

    3. The children watched the big wheel turn at the fair.

    4. Please wheel the heavy suitcase to the train platform.

    5. My bicycle wheel came off during the morning ride.

  6. crop

    #1986

    noun, verb

    A plant grown for food, or to cut part of a picture or video.

    1. Farmers grow crops such as wheat, rice, and corn.

    2. The heavy rain damaged the vegetable crops this year.

    3. We bought fresh crops from the local market.

    4. Please crop the photo before you send it.

    5. The editor cropped the video to remove the empty space.

  7. minority

    #1987

    noun

    A smaller group of people in a community, country, or organization.

    1. Women are still a minority in some engineering jobs.

    2. Only a minority of students chose to study abroad.

    3. The school supports children from ethnic minorities.

    4. A small minority of shoppers complained about the new bags.

    5. The minority party wants better healthcare for everyone.

  8. origin

    #1988

    noun

    the place, person, or thing that something comes from

    1. The shop sells coffee from many different countries of origin.

    2. The doctor asked about the origin of my stomach pain.

    3. The teacher explained the origin of this old English word.

    4. We checked the origin of the cheese before buying it.

    5. The family discovered their dog's origin at the animal shelter.

  9. interpretation

    #1989

    noun

    An explanation of what something means or how it should be understood.

    1. Her interpretation of the teacher's joke made everyone laugh.

    2. Different people may have different interpretations of this painting.

    3. The doctor explained his interpretation of my blood test results.

    4. The actor gave a funny interpretation of the famous character.

    5. The tour included interpretation for visitors who did not speak English.

  10. gentleman

    #1990

    noun

    A polite and well-mannered man, often used as a respectful way to address one.

    1. The gentleman helped an elderly woman onto the bus.

    2. A gentleman always says please and thank you.

    3. Excuse me, gentlemen, your train is leaving soon.

    4. The gentleman at the hotel desk found my passport.

    5. He behaved like a true gentleman at dinner.

  11. drama

    #1991

    noun

    An exciting or emotional situation that causes trouble or strong feelings.

    1. There was a lot of drama at home last night.

    2. She loves watching drama series after work.

    3. The school drama club performed a play on Friday.

    4. Please stop creating drama over a small mistake.

    5. The flight had some drama when the weather suddenly changed.

  12. landscape

    #1992

    noun

    The land, plants, and natural features of a place, especially as seen from far away.

    1. We stopped to enjoy the beautiful mountain landscape.

    2. The countryside landscape was covered with green fields and trees.

    3. The artist painted a peaceful landscape near the lake.

    4. New buildings are changing the city landscape quickly.

    5. The snowy landscape looked magical during our winter trip.

  13. educate

    #1993

    verb

    to teach someone about a subject or help them develop knowledge and skills

    1. Schools educate children in reading, writing, and mathematics.

    2. Parents educate their children about safety and kindness.

    3. The course educates workers about workplace safety.

    4. Doctors educate patients about healthy food and exercise.

    5. Travel can educate people about different cultures and traditions.

  14. toy

    #1994

    noun, verb

    An object children play with; to treat something as if it were only for fun.

    1. The children put their toys away before dinner.

    2. She bought a new toy for her baby.

    3. This toy train runs on batteries.

    4. He toyed with the idea of traveling abroad.

    5. The puppy toyed with the loose shoelace.

  15. fault

    #1995

    noun

    A mistake, problem, or responsibility for something bad that happened.

    1. The accident was my fault, so I apologized to everyone.

    2. There is a fault in the washing machine, and it will not start.

    3. The teacher found a fault in my answer and explained it.

    4. The hotel room was clean, but the shower had a small fault.

    5. It was not your fault that we missed the train.

  16. exhibit

    #1996

    noun, verb

    A public display, an object shown publicly, or to show a quality.

    1. The museum's new exhibit features paintings by local artists.

    2. The zoo exhibit lets visitors watch penguins swim underwater.

    3. The student exhibited confidence during her first presentation.

    4. The patient exhibited signs of dehydration after the long hike.

    5. The lawyer presented a photograph as an exhibit in court.

  17. minor

    #1997

    adjective, noun

    Small or not very important; a student studying a subject as a second field.

    1. He made a minor mistake in the shopping list.

    2. The doctor said her injury was minor and would heal soon.

    3. We had a minor problem with the hotel room.

    4. She chose history as her minor at college.

    5. The band played several minor songs at the concert.

  18. hunt

    #1998

    noun, verb

    To look for someone or something carefully, especially over a wide area.

    1. Police are hunting for the missing child near the river.

    2. We went on a treasure hunt in the garden.

    3. She is hunting for a new apartment after moving to the city.

    4. The cat likes to hunt birds in the backyard.

    5. I hunted through my bag for my passport at the airport.

  19. storm

    #1999

    noun, verb

    A period of very bad weather with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder.

    1. The storm knocked down several trees near our house.

    2. We stayed home because a storm was coming.

    3. The flight was delayed because of a heavy storm.

    4. The children ran inside when the storm started.

    5. Fans stormed out of the stadium after their team lost.

  20. thick

    #2000

    adjective, noun

    having a large distance between opposite sides; a deep layer or piece

    1. She wore a thick coat on the cold winter morning.

    2. Spread a thick layer of butter on the bread.

    3. The forest was thick with trees and difficult to walk through.

    4. He has thick, curly hair that reaches his shoulders.

    5. The soup became thick after we added the potatoes.

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