Unit 103

Words 2041–2060 · publication, slight, unknown, framework, zone, restrict

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  1. publication

    #2041

    noun

    A book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed work offered to the public.

    1. The magazine is a popular publication about travel and local food.

    2. Our school newspaper became an official publication last year.

    3. The company released a new publication about workplace safety.

    4. I found this interesting publication in the library yesterday.

    5. The doctor recommended a medical publication about healthy eating.

  2. slight

    #2042

    adjective, noun, verb

    Small in size, amount, or degree; to insult or show disrespect briefly.

    1. There is a slight chance of rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.

    2. I felt a slight pain in my shoulder after carrying the heavy boxes.

    3. The recipe needs a slight change because the soup tastes too salty.

    4. She gave a slight smile when her friend arrived at the café.

    5. He slighted his colleague by ignoring her during the important meeting.

  3. unknown

    #2043

    adjective, noun

    Not known, identified, or understood; a person or thing that is not known.

    1. The cause of the strange noise is still unknown.

    2. An unknown man left a package at the office this morning.

    3. The village remained unknown to tourists until a new road opened.

    4. The doctor ordered tests because the cause of her pain was unknown.

    5. We chose an unknown restaurant and discovered delicious local food.

  4. framework

    #2044

    noun

    A basic structure that supports something or helps organize an idea, system, or plan.

    1. The team created a simple framework for planning the new project.

    2. This legal framework protects workers and sets clear safety rules.

    3. The wooden framework of the house was visible before the walls were added.

    4. At school, our teacher gave us a writing framework to organize our ideas.

    5. The travel agency used a flexible framework for planning different holiday packages.

  5. zone

    #2045

    noun, verb

    An area with a particular purpose, activity, or set of rules.

    1. Please wait in the designated zone until your number is called.

    2. This quiet zone is perfect for reading or studying after school.

    3. The hotel is in a busy shopping zone near the city center.

    4. Keep your hands inside the safe zone while the machine is running.

    5. The doctor advised her to avoid the danger zone during recovery.

  6. restrict

    #2046

    verb

    To limit something or prevent someone from doing something freely.

    1. The museum restricts access to fragile exhibits, allowing only a few visitors inside.

    2. My doctor restricted my salt intake after my blood pressure became too high.

    3. The airline restricts passengers to one small bag on this budget flight.

    4. Please restrict your questions to the topic while we finish the group project.

    5. The school is restricting car use to reduce traffic near the main entrance.

  7. trace

    #2047

    noun, verb

    A small sign of something, or to find and follow something carefully.

    1. Police found a trace of blood near the broken window.

    2. The doctor traced the pain to a problem in her back.

    3. She traced the family history back to a village in Italy.

    4. The child traced a picture of a bird with a pencil.

    5. We traced the package online after it left the store.

  8. inch

    #2048

    noun, verb

    A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; to move or progress very slowly.

    1. The shelf is twelve inches wide, so it fits perfectly above the desk.

    2. Please cut two inches from the ribbon before wrapping the gift.

    3. The snow was six inches deep after the overnight storm.

    4. Traffic barely inched forward as we waited near the airport.

    5. He inched closer to the edge of the diving board and looked down.

  9. equivalent

    #2049

    adjective, noun

    The same as, or equal in value, meaning, amount, or purpose.

    1. This bus ticket is equivalent to a train ticket for the same journey.

    2. One cup of rice is roughly equivalent to two small potatoes.

    3. The new employee has experience equivalent to three years in this position.

    4. Students may choose an equivalent course if this class is already full.

    5. There is no exact equivalent for this traditional dish in English cooking.

  10. solid

    #2050

    adjective, noun

    firm and hard, not liquid or soft; a substance that keeps its own shape

    1. The ice was solid enough to walk across safely.

    2. We need solid evidence before making such an important decision.

    3. She built a solid relationship with her new teammates.

    4. The doctor recommended solid food after the operation.

    5. These shoes have solid soles, so they are comfortable for hiking.

  11. enterprise

    #2051

    noun

    a business or company, especially one that is large or successful

    1. The new enterprise has created hundreds of jobs in our town.

    2. She started a small enterprise selling homemade cakes from her kitchen.

    3. The university supports student enterprises with advice and small business loans.

    4. Running a family enterprise can be difficult when relatives disagree.

    5. The government invested in a new enterprise to improve local transportation.

  12. elderly

    #2052

    adjective

    Very old, especially referring to people who are no longer young.

    1. The elderly man lives alone in a small apartment near the park.

    2. The bus driver helped an elderly passenger carry her shopping bags.

    3. Our school volunteers visit elderly people at a nearby care home.

    4. The doctor advised the elderly patient to drink more water each day.

    5. An elderly couple enjoyed a quiet meal together at the restaurant.

  13. owe

    #2053

    verb

    to need to pay someone money or give them something because you borrowed it

    1. I owe my brother twenty dollars for the concert tickets.

    2. We still owe the bank money for our house.

    3. She owes her success to years of hard work and practice.

    4. You owe me an apology for speaking to me so rudely.

    5. The restaurant owes us a refund because our food arrived cold.

  14. governor

    #2054

    noun

    The elected leader of a state or region in some countries.

    1. The governor announced new plans to improve public schools across the state.

    2. The governor met local farmers to discuss rising food prices.

    3. The governor visited the hospital after the storm damaged several buildings.

    4. Our governor signed the new law during a meeting at the state office.

    5. The governor thanked volunteers who helped families leave the flooded town.

  15. uniform

    #2055

    noun, adjective

    A set of clothes worn by people who belong to the same group or do the same job.

    1. The school requires students to wear a uniform every day.

    2. The hotel staff wore smart uniforms while welcoming guests.

    3. He bought a new football uniform before the season started.

    4. The nurse changed into her uniform before starting the night shift.

    5. All the soldiers looked similar in their dark green uniforms.

  16. port

    #2056

    noun, verb

    A place where ships load and unload; to connect a computer or device to another device.

    1. The ferry arrived at the port just before sunset.

    2. We walked around the port and watched the fishing boats return.

    3. The ship will leave the port early tomorrow morning.

    4. Please plug the printer into the USB port on your computer.

    5. The technician is porting the software to a newer phone.

  17. pitch

    #2057

    noun, verb

    A strong feeling in your voice, a place to sleep, or an idea presented to persuade people.

    1. Her voice rose in pitch when she became excited about the news.

    2. The sales team prepared a pitch for their new product.

    3. He pitched his idea to the manager during the morning meeting.

    4. We rented a small tent pitch near the lake for the weekend.

    5. The baseball player pitched the ball straight toward the waiting batter.

  18. arrival

    #2058

    noun

    The act of coming to a place, or the time when someone or something comes.

    1. Please check the arrival time before you leave for the airport.

    2. Our friends waited outside the station to welcome us on arrival.

    3. The doctor examined the baby soon after its arrival.

    4. The late arrival of the delivery made dinner plans difficult.

    5. The teacher smiled at the new student's arrival for class.

  19. contemporary

    #2059

    adjective, noun

    Modern and connected with the present time; a person living at the same time as another.

    1. The museum has a large collection of contemporary art from around the world.

    2. She prefers contemporary furniture because it makes her apartment feel bright and modern.

    3. The course examines contemporary issues such as climate change and online privacy.

    4. The chef serves contemporary dishes that combine traditional flavors with modern cooking methods.

    5. The writer was a contemporary of Virginia Woolf and lived in London at the same time.

  20. gate

    #2060

    noun

    a movable barrier that opens and closes an entrance to a place

    1. Please close the garden gate after you come inside.

    2. We waited at the school gate for our children.

    3. The airport gate changed, so we hurried across the terminal.

    4. The horse escaped when someone left the farm gate open.

    5. The nurse met me at the hospital gate and showed me where to go.

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