Unit 104

Words 2061–2080 · ease, beer, specialist, assure, profile, mood

  1. ease

    #2061

    noun, verb

    A comfortable lack of difficulty, or to make something less difficult or painful.

    1. She completed the difficult task with surprising ease.

    2. The new medicine eased his back pain after only a few minutes.

    3. Talking to a friend helped ease my worries about the exam.

    4. The store offers flexible payment plans to ease the cost of shopping.

    5. The pilot spoke calmly to ease passengers' fears during the flight.

  2. beer

    #2062

    noun

    An alcoholic drink made from grains, usually served cold in a glass or bottle.

    1. We ordered two cold beers with our burgers after work.

    2. My uncle keeps several bottles of beer in the refrigerator.

    3. They enjoyed local beer while traveling through Germany.

    4. Please buy some beer when you visit the supermarket.

    5. The doctor advised him to avoid beer while taking the medicine.

  3. specialist

    #2063

    noun

    A person who knows a lot about one particular subject or skill.

    1. We saw a specialist because my knee pain did not improve.

    2. The company hired a computer specialist to fix its network.

    3. Ask a travel specialist to help you plan your holiday.

    4. The restaurant has a pastry specialist who makes beautiful cakes.

    5. Our teacher invited a history specialist to speak to the class.

  4. assure

    #2064

    verb

    to tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen

    1. The doctor assured me that the pain would disappear after a few days.

    2. Our teacher assured us that everyone would have enough time to finish the test.

    3. The hotel manager assured the couple of a quiet room near the garden.

    4. I assure you, this soup contains no nuts or dairy products.

    5. The airline agent assured us that our bags would arrive with our flight.

  5. profile

    #2065

    noun, verb

    A description of a person, place, or thing, showing its main features or qualities.

    1. She created an online profile before joining the language exchange group.

    2. The company is looking for someone with a strong profile in technology.

    3. The doctor profiled the patient’s health history before suggesting a treatment.

    4. The magazine featured a profile of a chef who serves healthy food.

    5. The mountain town has a beautiful profile against the evening sky.

  6. mood

    #2066

    noun

    The way someone feels at a particular time, such as happy, sad, or angry.

    1. She was in a good mood after receiving kind messages from her friends.

    2. His bad mood made the whole family quiet during breakfast.

    3. The music put everyone in a relaxed mood at the party.

    4. I am not in the mood for shopping today because I feel tired.

    5. The rainy weather affected her mood during the school trip.

  7. episode

    #2067

    noun

    One part of a television or radio series, or one event in a person’s life.

    1. We watched the next episode of our favorite comedy after dinner.

    2. The final episode of the series was exciting and slightly surprising.

    3. I missed an episode because my train arrived home very late.

    4. The doctor asked about the latest episode of severe stomach pain.

    5. That embarrassing episode at the restaurant became a funny story among our friends.

  8. crack

    #2068

    noun, verb

    a narrow break in something, or to break something slightly without separating it

    1. There is a crack in the kitchen window, so we need to replace it.

    2. She cracked an egg into the bowl while preparing breakfast.

    3. The dry ground cracked during the long, hot summer.

    4. He finally cracked the difficult puzzle after thinking about it all afternoon.

    5. We heard a loud crack when the tree branch broke in the storm.

  9. numerous

    #2069

    adjective

    Many in number; more than enough to show that something is common or widespread.

    1. Numerous guests arrived early for the wedding reception.

    2. The teacher received numerous questions after explaining the difficult lesson.

    3. We found numerous fresh vegetables at the local market.

    4. Numerous delays made our train journey much longer than expected.

    5. She has received numerous messages from friends since moving abroad.

  10. submit

    #2070

    verb

    to give something officially to someone for consideration or a decision

    1. Please submit your application before the deadline.

    2. She submitted her report to the manager yesterday.

    3. Students must submit their homework by Friday.

    4. You can submit a complaint at the customer service desk.

    5. He submitted to surgery after his knee injury worsened.

  11. symptom

    #2071

    noun

    A sign of illness or a problem that shows something is wrong.

    1. A high fever can be a symptom of a serious infection.

    2. Her first symptom was a sore throat, followed by a bad cough.

    3. The doctor asked whether I had any other symptoms.

    4. One common symptom of food poisoning is stomach pain.

    5. A slow internet connection is a symptom of a larger network problem.

  12. virtually

    #2072

    adverb

    Almost completely, or very nearly; also used to describe something done online or remotely.

    1. The bottle was virtually empty after everyone had finished dinner.

    2. We virtually never eat out because cooking at home is cheaper.

    3. The new software is virtually identical to the older version.

    4. Our team virtually met every morning during the company's office renovation.

    5. You can virtually visit famous museums without leaving your living room.

  13. era

    #2073

    noun

    a period of history with particular events, people, or styles

    1. People in this era often worked long hours in factories.

    2. Our school is studying the era of ancient Rome this term.

    3. This restaurant serves food inspired by the Victorian era.

    4. The museum has photographs from the era before color cameras.

    5. My grandparents remember the era when most homes had one telephone.

  14. coverage

    #2074

    noun

    The amount of protection, information, or reporting provided about something.

    1. This insurance coverage pays for hospital visits and most medicines.

    2. The news coverage of the storm continued throughout the entire day.

    3. Check your phone coverage before driving through the mountains.

    4. The warranty provides coverage for repairs during the first two years.

    5. Our travel coverage includes lost luggage and emergency medical treatment.

  15. tension

    #2075

    noun

    a worried or nervous feeling caused by problems, pressure, or disagreement

    1. There was a lot of tension between the two teams before the final match.

    2. The tension in the office disappeared after the manager explained the problem.

    3. You could feel the tension at home while everyone waited for the test results.

    4. The massage helped release the tension in my shoulders after a long day.

    5. There was tension between the passengers when the train stopped unexpectedly.

  16. cable

    #2076

    noun, verb

    A thick wire used to carry electricity or signals, or to hold and move heavy things.

    1. Please connect the cable to the television before the movie starts.

    2. The internet stopped working because a cable was damaged during construction.

    3. We used a cable to charge the phone in the car.

    4. The workers lifted the heavy equipment with a steel cable.

    5. The ship was safely tied to the dock with a strong cable.

  17. sensitive

    #2077

    adjective

    Easily hurt, affected, or changed by people, things, or conditions.

    1. She is very sensitive to loud noises and needs quiet spaces.

    2. This sensitive skin becomes red after using strong soap.

    3. Please be sensitive to his feelings during the family discussion.

    4. The camera is sensitive enough to take clear pictures in low light.

    5. Handle this sensitive equipment carefully because it can break easily.

  18. nervous

    #2078

    adjective

    Worried or afraid about something that may happen.

    1. I always feel nervous before an important job interview.

    2. She was nervous about meeting her new classmates.

    3. The nervous passenger kept checking the departure board at the airport.

    4. He gets nervous when he has to speak in front of a large group.

    5. My doctor said feeling nervous can make my heart beat faster.

  19. input

    #2079

    noun, verb

    Information or ideas given to a person, machine, or system to help it work.

    1. The manager asked for input before making the final decision.

    2. Please enter your input carefully before pressing the button.

    3. Students gave valuable input during the group project discussion.

    4. The doctor used my input to choose the best treatment.

    5. We need more customer input to improve the new recipe.

  20. isolate

    #2080

    verb

    to separate someone or something from others, or keep them apart

    1. The doctor isolated the patient to prevent the infection from spreading.

    2. Scientists isolated the virus in a secure laboratory for further study.

    3. She isolated herself at home after catching the flu.

    4. The teacher isolated the noisy student from the rest of the class.

    5. We isolated the broken part of the machine to find the problem.

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