Unit 101
Words 2001–2020 · achievement, negotiate, dominate, supplier, prize, typically
achievement
#2001noun
Something important that you succeed in doing after effort.
Winning the school science prize was her proudest achievement this year.
Completing the marathon was a major achievement after months of training.
The team celebrated its latest achievement with cake at the office.
Learning to cook healthy meals became an important personal achievement for him.
Her academic achievements helped her get a place at university.
negotiate
#2002verb
to discuss something until people agree on a price, plan, or set of conditions
We negotiated a better price with the seller before buying the used bicycle.
The two companies are negotiating a new contract for next year's deliveries.
After a long discussion, they negotiated an agreement about sharing the kitchen.
We negotiated with the hotel manager and got a later checkout time.
The doctor negotiated a treatment plan that both the patient and family accepted.
dominate
#2003verb
to control or strongly influence a person, place, or situation
One player dominated the game and scored three goals before halftime.
A few large companies dominate the market for online shopping.
Loud music dominated the party, making conversation almost impossible.
The dark sofa dominated the small living room and made it feel crowded.
Fear dominated her thoughts before the long flight overseas.
supplier
#2004noun
A person or company that provides goods or services to another person or business.
The supplier delivers fresh vegetables to our restaurant every morning.
We changed suppliers because the old company often delivered late.
Our office supplier provides paper, pens, and printer ink each month.
The school contacted a local supplier for new computers.
The hotel found a cheaper supplier for towels and soap.
prize
#2005noun, verb
A prize is something given to the winner of a competition or contest.
She won first prize in the school art competition.
The winner received a cash prize and a gold medal.
They offered a prize for finding the lost dog.
Our team is competing for the top prize this weekend.
He prized the old watch because it belonged to his grandfather.
typically
#2006adverb
in the usual or most common way
She typically drinks coffee before leaving for work each morning.
The train typically arrives ten minutes before the busy morning rush.
Children typically learn new languages faster when they practice every day.
This restaurant typically serves large portions of fresh pasta and salad.
He typically feels tired after exercising, but today he feels energetic.
peer
#2007noun, verb
A person your age or with a similar job, experience, or social position.
She asked her peers for advice before choosing a new university course.
Children often learn new skills by watching and copying their peers.
The manager praised him for supporting his peers during the busy week.
He peers through the window to see whether the bus has arrived.
The doctor asked how her pain compared with that of her peers.
pension
#2008noun
Money paid regularly to someone who has stopped working, often after reaching a certain age.
My grandfather receives a small pension every month.
She plans to live on her pension after retiring next year.
The company offers a good pension to all full-time employees.
He paid into a private pension for twenty years.
Rising prices have made it harder to live on a pension.
wing
#2009noun, verb
A part of a bird or aircraft used for flying; to move or extend sideways.
The bird hurt its wing and could not fly home.
We sat on the airplane's left wing during the emergency landing.
The hotel has a new wing with several quiet rooms.
The young bird spread its wings and flew across the garden.
She winged the presentation because her notes disappeared.
acquisition
#2010noun
The process of getting something, especially a skill, object, or company.
The acquisition of new skills helped Maria find a better job.
The company announced the acquisition of a small software business.
The museum's latest acquisition is a painting from the nineteenth century.
Language acquisition becomes easier when children hear English every day.
The acquisition of fresh vegetables made dinner healthier and more colorful.
laughter
#2011noun
The sound or expression people make when they find something funny.
Her joke made everyone burst into laughter during dinner.
We could hear laughter coming from the children’s bedroom.
The teacher smiled when laughter filled the classroom after his funny story.
Their laughter made the long train journey feel much shorter.
The baby’s laughter brought joy to everyone in the doctor’s waiting room.
deeply
#2012adverb
Very strongly or completely, especially when feeling or thinking something.
She was deeply worried about her son during the storm.
I was deeply touched by my friends’ kind birthday surprise.
The doctor was deeply concerned about his patient’s sudden fever.
We are deeply sorry for the delay at the airport.
He breathed deeply before jumping into the cold swimming pool.
recognition
#2013noun
Appreciation or approval for someone’s achievements, or the act of identifying someone or something.
She received recognition for helping the new students settle into school.
The restaurant gained recognition after a famous chef praised its fresh pasta.
The doctor’s quick recognition of the symptoms helped the patient get treatment early.
He finally earned recognition from his manager after months of hard work.
The police asked for help with the recognition of a person in the photograph.
electricity
#2014noun
a form of energy that provides power for lights, machines, and devices
The electricity went off during the storm, so we used candles.
Please turn off the lights to save electricity before you leave.
The hotel charges extra for electricity during the winter months.
Electricity helps hospitals keep important medical equipment working.
The science teacher showed us how electricity moves through a simple circuit.
assistance
#2015noun
Help or support given to someone who needs it
Please ask for assistance if you cannot find the right product.
The nurse provided assistance while the patient walked to bed.
Students can receive extra assistance with difficult homework after class.
Our neighbors offered assistance when our car stopped outside their house.
The waiter brought assistance to the kitchen during the busy dinner service.
roof
#2016noun
the top covering of a building, which protects it from weather
The roof is leaking after heavy rain, so we need to call a repair company.
Heavy snow covered the roofs of every house in the village.
We stored our bicycles on the roof rack during the long road trip.
The ball hit the roof of the school gym during basketball practice.
The hot soup burned the roof of my mouth at lunch.
retirement
#2017noun
The time when someone stops working, usually because they are old enough to do so.
My father is enjoying retirement after forty years at the same company.
She is saving money for retirement by paying into a pension plan.
Our neighbor moved to Spain after his retirement last year.
The retirement party at work was full of happy memories and laughter.
Good exercise and healthy food can help people enjoy an active retirement.
respectively
#2018adverb
In the same order as the people or things just mentioned.
The two girls chose the red and blue dresses, respectively.
Tom and Sarah finished first and second, respectively, in the race.
The boys are twelve and fourteen years old, respectively.
The doctor prescribed tablets for headaches and rest for tired muscles, respectively.
Emma and Leo ordered soup and sandwiches, respectively, for lunch.
variation
#2019noun
a difference or change in the way something happens, looks, or is done
There is a lot of variation in the prices of these similar hotels.
The teacher used different variations of the game to keep students interested.
This recipe allows for variation, so you can add vegetables you like.
The doctor said some variation in blood pressure is normal during the day.
We tried a new variation of our usual route to avoid the traffic.
ultimately
#2020adverb
In the end, after considering everything or after a long process.
Ultimately, we decided to stay home because the weather was terrible.
The team ultimately won the game after scoring twice in the final minutes.
She tried several treatments, but ultimately felt better after getting enough sleep.
The customer ultimately chose the cheaper jacket after comparing both options.
Although the journey was difficult, we ultimately reached the village before sunset.