Unit 120

Words 2381–2400 · rescue, mess, preference, comprehensive, incentive, league

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  1. rescue

    #2381

    noun, verb

    To save someone or something from danger, or the act of saving them.

    1. Firefighters rescued a child from the burning house last night.

    2. The coast guard rescued three swimmers after their boat sank.

    3. Volunteers are raising money to rescue abandoned animals.

    4. A quick rescue by her neighbor prevented a serious kitchen accident.

    5. The mountain rescue team found the lost hikers before dark.

  2. mess

    #2382

    noun, verb

    A dirty or untidy state; to make a place dirty or untidy.

    1. Please clean up this mess before our guests arrive tonight.

    2. I made a mess in the kitchen while preparing dinner.

    3. The students left a terrible mess after their art project.

    4. The mechanic fixed the car without making a mess in the garage.

    5. He messed up the travel plans by booking the wrong train.

  3. preference

    #2383

    noun

    A greater liking for one choice, person, or thing than another.

    1. My preference is tea, but I sometimes drink coffee with friends.

    2. Do you have a preference for a window seat or an aisle seat?

    3. The hotel offers rooms with different preferences for families and business travelers.

    4. She chose the blue jacket because it matched her personal preference.

    5. The teacher asked about students' preferences before planning the class activity.

  4. comprehensive

    #2384

    adjective

    Including all or nearly all details, information, or parts of something.

    1. The doctor gave me a comprehensive health check before my surgery.

    2. Our teacher gave us a comprehensive guide to the final exam.

    3. The travel website offers a comprehensive list of hotels and attractions.

    4. We need a comprehensive plan before starting the new project.

    5. The supermarket sells a comprehensive range of fresh ingredients for cooking.

  5. incentive

    #2385

    noun

    Something that encourages someone to do something, especially by offering a reward.

    1. The company offered a financial incentive to employees who reached their targets.

    2. Free delivery was a strong incentive to buy the sofa online.

    3. The teacher gave students an incentive to finish their homework early.

    4. Lower prices provide an incentive for families to eat at the restaurant.

    5. The promise of better health was enough incentive for Maria to exercise daily.

  6. league

    #2386

    noun

    A group of sports teams that play against each other in a competition.

    1. Our local football league starts again next month.

    2. She joined a bowling league with coworkers after work.

    3. The team moved up to the first division of the league.

    4. Several teams are competing in the school basketball league this year.

    5. Their club hopes to win the league championship this season.

  7. dialog

    #2387

    noun

    A conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.

    1. The movie has funny dialog between the two main characters.

    2. The teacher asked students to write a short dialog about ordering lunch.

    3. The actors practiced their dialog before the evening performance.

    4. The book includes natural dialog that sounds like real family conversations.

    5. The doctor used calm dialog to explain the treatment to her patient.

  8. cream

    #2388

    noun, verb

    A thick white food made from milk, or to add cream to food or drinks.

    1. She added cream to the soup to make it richer.

    2. Would you like cream in your coffee?

    3. We bought ice cream after dinner and ate it outside.

    4. The doctor gave me a cream for my dry skin.

    5. He is creaming the butter and sugar for the cake.

  9. rapid

    #2389

    adjective

    happening very quickly or moving at a very fast speed

    1. The rapid growth of online shopping has changed many people's daily habits.

    2. The doctor noticed a rapid heartbeat and asked me to rest quietly.

    3. We enjoyed a rapid train journey from the city to the coast.

    4. The rapid rise in prices made it difficult to buy fresh food.

    5. After the storm, the river's rapid flow carried branches downstream.

  10. cancel

    #2390

    verb, noun

    To stop an event or arrangement from happening, or to say that it will not happen.

    1. The airline canceled our flight because of the severe storm.

    2. I had to cancel my dentist appointment because I felt sick.

    3. We canceled dinner plans when our friends became ill.

    4. The teacher canceled class because the school lost power.

    5. You can cancel your order before the store sends it.

  11. regret

    #2391

    noun, verb

    A sad feeling about something you did or did not do, or to feel this sadness.

    1. I regret telling my friend about the surprise party.

    2. She regrets not studying harder for the final exam.

    3. We regret to inform you that your order is unavailable.

    4. He has no regrets about leaving his old job.

    5. You may regret eating so much spicy food tonight.

  12. dismiss

    #2392

    verb

    To send someone away or decide that something is not important or worth considering.

    1. The teacher dismissed the class early because the heating system stopped working.

    2. The manager dismissed his assistant after repeated mistakes and missed deadlines.

    3. The doctor dismissed my stomach pain as a minor problem and suggested resting.

    4. She quickly dismissed the idea of ordering pizza because everyone wanted healthier food.

    5. Security dismissed the travelers after checking their bags at the airport.

  13. margin

    #2393

    noun

    The empty space around the edge of a page, or an extra amount allowing for problems.

    1. Please write your name in the margin of the page.

    2. The shop made a small profit margin on each sandwich.

    3. We arrived early, leaving a comfortable margin before the train departed.

    4. The nurse said there was little margin for error during the treatment.

    5. She added extra money to her budget as a margin for unexpected costs.

  14. beneath

    #2394

    preposition, adverb

    in or to a lower position, especially directly under something

    1. The keys were hidden beneath a pile of clothes on the bedroom floor.

    2. She wore a warm sweater beneath her coat during the cold train journey.

    3. The village lies beneath the mountain, surrounded by green fields.

    4. Please look beneath the sofa for my missing phone.

    5. The injured runner rested beneath a tree while her friend brought water.

  15. opponent

    #2395

    noun

    A person or team you compete against in a game, contest, or argument.

    1. Our team defeated its strongest opponent in the final match.

    2. She shook hands with her opponent before the boxing match began.

    3. The candidate answered every question from her political opponent calmly.

    4. In chess club, I played against an opponent who was much older.

    5. The lawyer argued that his opponent had misunderstood the evidence.

  16. resist

    #2396

    verb

    to stop yourself from doing or accepting something

    1. I tried to resist the chocolate cake, but it looked too delicious.

    2. She resisted buying the expensive jacket and saved her money instead.

    3. The students resisted the teacher's suggestion and chose their own project.

    4. He could not resist laughing when his friend slipped on the wet grass.

    5. This medicine helps your body resist infections during the winter.

  17. capability

    #2397

    noun

    The ability or power to do something.

    1. This phone has the capability to take clear photos at night.

    2. The new washing machine has a larger capacity and better cleaning capabilities.

    3. The team has the capability to finish the project before Friday.

    4. Regular exercise can improve your body's capability to fight illness.

    5. The school is building students' capabilities through practical science lessons.

  18. absolute

    #2398

    adjective

    Complete and total, with no limit, doubt, or exception.

    1. She needs absolute silence to concentrate while studying for her final exams.

    2. The doctor gave him absolute confidence that his knee would heal completely.

    3. Our manager expects absolute honesty when employees report problems at work.

    4. The restaurant offers absolute beginners a simple cooking class every Saturday morning.

    5. We had absolute freedom to choose any seat during the long train journey.

  19. correspond

    #2399

    verb

    to be similar or connected, or to exchange letters with someone

    1. The pictures on the wall correspond to the furniture in the room.

    2. Your answer does not correspond to the information we discussed yesterday.

    3. The numbers on the receipt correspond to the items in my shopping bag.

    4. The symptoms correspond to a mild infection, according to the doctor.

    5. We correspond by email because my old friend lives in another country.

  20. stroke

    #2400

    noun, verb

    a gentle touch or movement; to touch or move something gently

    1. She gave the cat a gentle stroke before leaving for work.

    2. The doctor explained that a stroke had affected his father's speech.

    3. He stroked the child's hair until she finally fell asleep.

    4. The painter added one final stroke to the blue sky.

    5. She stroked the fabric to check whether the coat felt soft enough.

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