Unit 105

Words 2081–2100 · prisoner, eliminate, tight, wet, secondary, welfare

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  1. prisoner

    #2081

    noun

    A person kept in prison as punishment or while waiting for trial.

    1. The prisoner waited quietly in his cell for the judge’s decision.

    2. The police caught the escaped prisoner near the train station.

    3. The prisoners ate lunch together in the prison dining room.

    4. The prisoner was released after serving ten years in prison.

    5. The nurse checked the prisoner’s injured arm in the prison clinic.

  2. eliminate

    #2082

    verb

    to remove or get rid of something completely

    1. Regular exercise can eliminate some health problems and improve your energy.

    2. The new filter eliminates unpleasant smells from the kitchen.

    3. We eliminated several expensive items from our shopping list.

    4. The teacher eliminated the hardest question from the test.

    5. The airline eliminated our evening flight because too few people booked seats.

  3. tight

    #2083

    adjective, adverb, verb

    Firmly fixed, fitting closely, or having little extra space; to pull something firmly.

    1. These shoes are too tight, so my feet hurt after walking.

    2. Please hold tight while the bus turns around the corner.

    3. We have a tight schedule, so please arrive exactly on time.

    4. She tied the package tight before taking it to the post office.

    5. Money is tight this month, so we are cooking at home more often.

  4. wet

    #2084

    adjective, noun, verb

    covered or filled with water; to make something wet

    1. My shoes got wet when I walked home in the heavy rain.

    2. Please hang the wet towels outside so they can dry.

    3. The children were wet after playing in the fountain.

    4. Wipe the table before dinner because someone spilled water on it.

    5. The nurse placed a wet cloth on his forehead to cool him down.

  5. secondary

    #2085

    adjective, noun

    less important than something else, or connected with education after primary school

    1. The secondary road was quieter and safer than the busy highway.

    2. She works as a secondary teacher at a school near her home.

    3. The doctor found a secondary infection and prescribed stronger medicine.

    4. The main entrance is closed, so please use the secondary entrance.

    5. Our secondary goal is to save enough money for a summer trip.

  6. welfare

    #2086

    noun

    Help provided by the government for people who need money, housing, or other support.

    1. The family applied for welfare after the father lost his job.

    2. The government is cutting welfare payments for some unemployed people.

    3. Many students worry about their parents' welfare during the long journey.

    4. The charity works to improve the welfare of homeless people.

    5. Animal welfare groups rescued several dogs from the crowded shelter.

  7. recruit

    #2087

    noun, verb

    To find and persuade people to join an organization, team, or group.

    1. The company plans to recruit more nurses for its busy hospital.

    2. The football club recruited two talented players from a local school.

    3. The army is recruiting volunteers for several months of training.

    4. Our science teacher recruited three students to help with the experiment.

    5. The restaurant recruited extra workers before the busy holiday season.

  8. exclude

    #2088

    verb

    to deliberately leave someone or something out of a group, activity, or situation

    1. Please exclude onions from my sandwich because I am allergic to them.

    2. The price excludes delivery, so you must pay an extra fee.

    3. The teacher excluded the late students from the first activity.

    4. This insurance plan excludes treatment for injuries caused by dangerous sports.

    5. We excluded Tom from the dinner invitation after he canceled twice.

  9. string

    #2089

    noun, verb

    A thin cord used for tying things, or a series of connected words, events, or messages.

    1. She tied the package with string before taking it to the post office.

    2. The children pulled the string to open the curtains in the living room.

    3. He bought a string of colorful lights for the balcony.

    4. The teacher asked us to string the beads together for an art project.

    5. We lost the conversation thread after several messages about different plans.

  10. cloud

    #2090

    noun, verb

    a white or gray shape in the sky made of tiny drops of water; to make something less clear

    1. Dark clouds covered the sky, so we decided to stay home.

    2. A cloud of smoke filled the kitchen when the toast burned.

    3. The plane rose above the clouds during our flight to Madrid.

    4. The new software runs in the cloud, so our team can access files anywhere.

    5. His tired face was clouded by worry after the doctor called.

  11. persuade

    #2091

    verb

    to make someone agree to do something by giving good reasons

    1. She persuaded her brother to help clean the kitchen after dinner.

    2. The sales assistant persuaded me to try the more comfortable shoes.

    3. Our teacher persuaded us to join the school science competition.

    4. He persuaded his manager to let him work from home on Friday.

    5. My friends persuaded me to take the train instead of driving.

  12. inspire

    #2092

    verb

    to make someone feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something

    1. Her courage inspired me to apply for the new job.

    2. The teacher inspired his students to read more books.

    3. We were inspired by the chef’s creative use of fresh vegetables.

    4. The beautiful countryside inspired us to take a longer train journey.

    5. Her recovery inspired other patients to stay positive during treatment.

  13. grand

    #2093

    adjective, noun

    Very large, impressive, or important; also, one thousand dollars.

    1. They made grand plans for their summer holiday in Italy.

    2. The hotel has a grand entrance with marble floors and golden lights.

    3. She dreamed of living in a grand house near the sea.

    4. The school held a grand celebration after the team won the championship.

    5. He spent three grand on a used car last month.

  14. hence

    #2094

    adverb

    for this reason; from this time

    1. The store was closed; hence, we went to the supermarket nearby.

    2. She missed the train, hence arriving at work thirty minutes late.

    3. The road was icy, hence the decision to cancel the school trip.

    4. He forgot his umbrella, hence getting completely wet on the walk home.

    5. The hotel was full; hence, we stayed in a small guesthouse instead.

  15. crew

    #2095

    noun

    A group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or film.

    1. The flight crew welcomed passengers and helped them find their seats.

    2. A film crew arrived early to prepare the set for shooting.

    3. The restaurant crew worked quickly during the busy Friday evening.

    4. The rescue crew pulled the injured hiker safely from the mountain path.

    5. The cleaning crew came after school to wash the classrooms and windows.

  16. phenomenon

    #2096

    noun

    an event or fact that is unusual, interesting, or difficult to understand

    1. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon that attracts visitors from around the world.

    2. The teacher explained the strange weather phenomenon during our science lesson.

    3. Social media has created a new phenomenon: friends sharing every part of their lives online.

    4. The doctor said that tiredness is a common phenomenon after a long illness.

    5. The sudden increase in bread prices became a serious economic phenomenon in the town.

  17. pupil

    #2097

    noun

    a student, especially a child, who goes to school

    1. Every pupil must bring a pencil and notebook to class each morning.

    2. The teacher asked each pupil to read one paragraph aloud.

    3. The school gave every pupil a free lunch during the trip.

    4. A worried pupil spoke to the nurse about a painful stomach.

    5. The new pupil quickly made friends during the afternoon break.

  18. FALSE

    #2098

    adjective, noun

    Not true or correct; a statement or idea that is not true.

    1. The story he told us was completely false.

    2. The website gave me a false address for the hotel.

    3. The alarm was false, so everyone returned to work.

    4. She bought a false diamond for a surprisingly low price.

    5. The doctor said the test result was a false positive.

  19. assist

    #2099

    verb, noun

    to help someone do something, especially by making a task easier

    1. The nurse assisted the doctor during the busy afternoon surgery.

    2. Could you assist me with these heavy boxes before the guests arrive?

    3. A teaching assistant assisted students with their science projects after class.

    4. The waiter assisted us by finding a quiet table near the window.

    5. The guide assisted an injured tourist down the mountain trail.

  20. restore

    #2100

    verb

    to bring something back to its earlier condition, strength, or appearance

    1. The hotel plans to restore the old building next year.

    2. The doctor said rest would help restore her strength.

    3. We are restoring the kitchen after the flood damaged it.

    4. The museum restored the painting and displayed it near the entrance.

    5. A short walk helped restore my appetite before dinner.

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