Unit 123

Words 2441–2460 · motivate, laboratory, mortgage, promotion, passion, champion

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  1. motivate

    #2441

    verb

    to make someone want to do something, especially by giving them a reason or encouragement

    1. Her parents motivated her to study hard for the final exam.

    2. The manager motivated the team by praising their excellent work.

    3. A good teacher motivates students to ask questions and share ideas.

    4. The doctor motivated him to exercise by explaining its health benefits.

    5. The delicious smell of fresh bread motivated us to enter the bakery.

  2. laboratory

    #2442

    noun

    A room or building where scientists do tests and experiments.

    1. The scientists are working in the laboratory on a new medicine.

    2. Our biology class visited a laboratory to study insects and plants.

    3. The hospital laboratory tested my blood after the doctor’s appointment.

    4. This food laboratory checks whether products are safe to eat.

    5. The company built a small laboratory for testing new cleaning products.

  3. mortgage

    #2443

    noun, verb

    A loan used to buy a house or property, paid back over many years.

    1. They applied for a mortgage to buy their first home.

    2. We pay our mortgage every month from our joint bank account.

    3. The bank approved her mortgage after checking her income and credit history.

    4. Rising interest rates made their mortgage much more expensive.

    5. They are struggling to mortgage the property because their business is losing money.

  4. promotion

    #2444

    noun

    A higher job or rank, or an activity that helps sell a product.

    1. She got a promotion after working hard on several important projects.

    2. His promotion to team leader means he will manage five employees.

    3. The store is offering a promotion on shoes this weekend.

    4. The company created a promotion to attract more customers before the holidays.

    5. She hopes her good grades will help her earn a promotion next year.

  5. passion

    #2445

    noun

    a strong feeling of love or excitement for something you care deeply about

    1. Her passion for cooking began when she helped her grandmother in the kitchen.

    2. He spoke with passion about protecting animals and their natural homes.

    3. Teaching children is more than a job; it is her lifelong passion.

    4. My passion for travel has taken me to many different countries.

    5. The team played with passion and won the final game.

  6. champion

    #2446

    noun, verb

    A person or team that wins a competition, or someone who strongly supports a cause.

    1. The team became champions after winning the final match.

    2. She was crowned champion after defeating three strong competitors.

    3. He champions equal opportunities for children from every background.

    4. Our school champion won first prize in the science competition.

    5. The restaurant champions fresh, local food from nearby farms.

  7. fulfill

    #2447

    verb

    to do or achieve what is needed, expected, or promised

    1. She fulfilled her promise and called her grandmother every Sunday.

    2. The hotel fulfilled our request for a quiet room near the elevator.

    3. He is fulfilling the requirements for his university application this week.

    4. This meal fulfills your daily need for protein and healthy vegetables.

    5. The new job finally fulfilled his dream of working with children.

  8. dust

    #2448

    noun, verb

    tiny dry particles of dirt that collect on surfaces, or to remove them

    1. Please dust the shelves before our guests arrive this evening.

    2. There was dust everywhere after workers repaired the old ceiling.

    3. She wiped the dust off her desk before starting work.

    4. The teacher asked students to dust the science equipment carefully.

    5. Dust from the road made him cough during the long walk.

  9. dedicate

    #2449

    verb

    to give your time, effort, or attention to a particular activity or purpose

    1. She dedicates two hours every evening to learning English.

    2. He dedicated the new library to his late mother.

    3. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

    4. They dedicated their weekend to cleaning and painting the house.

    5. The doctor is dedicated to helping patients recover after surgery.

  10. roughly

    #2450

    adverb

    used to say that an amount, number, or time is not exact

    1. The journey takes roughly two hours by train.

    2. Roughly twenty people came to the neighborhood meeting.

    3. The box is roughly the same size as this one.

    4. Roughly half the students finished the project before Friday.

    5. I spend roughly fifty dollars on groceries each week.

  11. skirt

    #2451

    noun, verb

    A piece of clothing worn from the waist, covering the legs separately; to go around something.

    1. She bought a new skirt for the wedding next month.

    2. This black skirt goes well with my blue jacket.

    3. The teacher asked the students to skirt the muddy field.

    4. We skirted the city center to avoid heavy traffic.

    5. The path skirts the lake before climbing into the forest.

  12. province

    #2452

    noun

    a region of a country, often with its own government and local administration

    1. She moved to another province to find a cheaper apartment and a better job.

    2. The provincial government is building a new hospital near the capital.

    3. Our school trip took us to a beautiful province beside the sea.

    4. Fresh vegetables from the province arrive at the city market every morning.

    5. My friend grew up in a quiet province far from the capital.

  13. march

    #2453

    noun, verb

    To walk with regular steps, especially in a group or in a formal way.

    1. The soldiers marched through the town during the national parade.

    2. Thousands of people marched for peace in the city center.

    3. The children marched around the classroom while playing a drum.

    4. The band marched onto the field before the football game began.

    5. We marched up the hill to reach the old castle.

  14. evaluation

    #2454

    noun

    A careful judgment about the quality, value, or success of something.

    1. The doctor scheduled an evaluation to understand why I feel tired.

    2. Employees receive a yearly evaluation from their manager at work.

    3. The teacher's evaluation showed that Maya had made excellent progress.

    4. We waited for the hotel evaluation before booking our holiday room.

    5. The fitness evaluation helped my friend choose safer exercises after her injury.

  15. compromise

    #2455

    noun, verb

    An agreement where each side accepts less than it originally wanted.

    1. We reached a compromise about where to spend our summer holiday.

    2. Both sides made compromises to end the argument peacefully.

    3. I wanted pizza, but I compromised and ordered salad with my friends.

    4. The manager compromised by allowing flexible hours for the whole team.

    5. She compromised her health by working late and sleeping too little.

  16. accomplish

    #2456

    verb

    to succeed in doing or completing something, especially something difficult

    1. She accomplished her goal of running five kilometers before breakfast.

    2. Our team accomplished the project ahead of schedule and under budget.

    3. He accomplished a lot during the weekend by cleaning the whole house.

    4. The students accomplished the difficult task together during their science class.

    5. With regular exercise and rest, she accomplished a healthier lifestyle.

  17. weakness

    #2457

    noun

    A fault or problem that makes someone or something less strong or successful.

    1. Everyone has a weakness, but practice can help you improve.

    2. The team's main weakness is its defense during the final minutes.

    3. She admitted her weakness for chocolate and bought another bar.

    4. The doctor said tiredness was a temporary weakness after the illness.

    5. His weakness for expensive coffee makes saving money difficult.

  18. announcement

    #2458

    noun

    a public or official statement that gives people important information

    1. The airline made an announcement about the delayed flight at the airport.

    2. The principal made an announcement about tomorrow's school trip during assembly.

    3. The company issued an official announcement about changes to employees' working hours.

    4. We were excited by the announcement that our friends were getting married.

    5. We are waiting for an announcement about the test results.

  19. salt

    #2459

    noun, verb

    A white substance used to add flavor to food or preserve it.

    1. Please add a little salt to the soup before serving it.

    2. This recipe says to mix the flour, butter, and salt together.

    3. The doctor told him to eat less salt for his health.

    4. We bought salt and other basic ingredients at the supermarket.

    5. Workers salted the icy road before the morning traffic began.

  20. glance

    #2460

    noun, verb

    A quick look at something or someone; to look quickly.

    1. She took a quick glance at her watch before leaving the house.

    2. He glanced at the menu and chose the soup of the day.

    3. I glanced around the classroom to find an empty seat.

    4. The doctor glanced at my hand before asking about the pain.

    5. She glanced over her shoulder while walking through the busy station.

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