Unit 125

Words 2481–2500 · weigh, versus, deficit, modify, flash, friendship

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  1. weigh

    #2481

    verb

    To find out how heavy someone or something is, or to consider something carefully.

    1. The nurse weighed the baby during our visit to the clinic.

    2. I weighed the flour before mixing it into the cake batter.

    3. The airline weighed our bags before we checked in for the flight.

    4. The doctor said I should weigh myself once a week at home.

    5. We weighed the two job offers before choosing the one with better hours.

  2. versus

    #2482

    preposition

    Used to compare two choices, teams, or sides in a contest or argument.

    1. We watched the final match, Brazil versus Germany, at home.

    2. The doctor explained the risks of surgery versus waiting another month.

    3. Our team is comparing train travel versus driving for the work trip.

    4. For dinner, I couldn't decide between soup versus a fresh salad.

    5. The school debate focused on city life versus living in the countryside.

  3. deficit

    #2483

    noun

    A situation in which there is less of something than is needed.

    1. The government is trying to reduce its budget deficit this year.

    2. Our club has a small deficit because fewer members paid their fees.

    3. The company faced a serious cash deficit after several customers paid late.

    4. A vitamin D deficit can make people feel tired and weak.

    5. The school discovered a teacher deficit, so some classes became larger.

  4. modify

    #2484

    verb

    to make small changes to something so it works better or suits a new purpose

    1. We had to modify our travel plans because the train was canceled.

    2. The teacher asked me to modify my essay before submitting it.

    3. You can modify the recipe by using less sugar and more fresh fruit.

    4. The doctor modified her treatment after her symptoms became worse.

    5. We modified the old bicycle so our son could ride it safely.

  5. flash

    #2485

    noun, verb

    A brief burst of light, or to shine suddenly and brightly.

    1. The camera flashed as my sister blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

    2. Lightning flashed across the sky while we waited for the bus in the rain.

    3. A warning light flashed on the dashboard, so I pulled over safely.

    4. He gave me a quick flash of his new watch before the meeting started.

    5. She used the flash on her phone to find her keys under the table.

  6. friendship

    #2486

    noun

    A close and trusting relationship between people who like and care about each other.

    1. Their friendship grew stronger after they worked together on a difficult project.

    2. She values her friendship with Maya and calls her every weekend.

    3. A long trip helped build a strong friendship between the travelers.

    4. The children formed a friendship while playing together after school.

    5. They made a friendship bracelet together during the visit.

  7. profession

    #2487

    noun

    A job that needs special training and is respected as a career.

    1. Teaching is a rewarding profession that allows you to help young people learn.

    2. She chose medicine as her profession after volunteering at a hospital.

    3. My brother is considering a profession in computer programming.

    4. People often change professions when they discover new interests or skills.

    5. Her profession requires patience, careful training, and excellent communication skills.

  8. literally

    #2488

    adverb

    Used to emphasize that something is true exactly as described, or to show strong feeling.

    1. I was so tired, I literally fell asleep on the sofa.

    2. The children literally ran out of the classroom when the bell rang.

    3. She literally bought everything in the store before the party.

    4. My friend literally laughed until he cried during dinner.

    5. The doctor said the medicine would literally save his life.

  9. equation

    #2489

    noun

    A statement showing that two mathematical expressions have the same value.

    1. The teacher explained how to solve the equation step by step.

    2. I used an equation to calculate how much paint we needed.

    3. The scientist created an equation to describe the movement of the planets.

    4. This equation helps us compare the prices of two different phone plans.

    5. Finding the right equation made the school project much easier.

  10. gesture

    #2490

    noun, verb

    A movement of the hand or body that expresses an idea or feeling.

    1. She made a small gesture with her hand to ask the waiter for water.

    2. He nodded and gestured toward the empty chair beside him.

    3. The teacher used a simple gesture to show the class when to begin.

    4. As a friendly gesture, Maya brought homemade soup to her sick neighbor.

    5. The driver gestured for us to cross the street after stopping.

  11. entertain

    #2491

    verb

    to amuse someone by giving them enjoyable things to watch, hear, or do

    1. The children entertained themselves with a board game during the rainy afternoon.

    2. The comedian entertained the audience with funny stories about everyday family life.

    3. She entertained her guests with homemade food and lively conversation.

    4. The hotel arranged live music to entertain visitors during dinner.

    5. He entertains his young patients by making funny animal sounds.

  12. fantastic

    #2492

    adjective

    Extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive.

    1. We had a fantastic time at the beach with our friends.

    2. The hotel gave us a fantastic view of the mountains.

    3. Your idea for the school project is fantastic.

    4. The soup tasted fantastic, so I asked for another bowl.

    5. My doctor says I’m making fantastic progress after the operation.

  13. assign

    #2493

    verb

    To give someone a particular job, task, or responsibility to do.

    1. The manager assigned me a new project for the afternoon.

    2. Our teacher assigned us extra homework before the holiday.

    3. The nurse assigned each patient a bed after arrival.

    4. We assigned seats before the wedding guests arrived.

    5. The coach assigned me to defend the other team's fastest player.

  14. inflation

    #2494

    noun

    a general increase in prices that makes money buy fewer goods and services

    1. Inflation has made groceries and rent much more expensive this year.

    2. Many workers asked for higher wages because of rising inflation.

    3. The government is trying to reduce inflation by raising interest rates.

    4. Inflation makes it harder for students to afford meals and textbooks.

    5. Traveling abroad became expensive after inflation weakened our currency.

  15. historic

    #2495

    adjective

    Important in history, especially because it changed events or will be remembered.

    1. The two countries signed a historic agreement after years of difficult negotiations.

    2. We visited a historic castle during our family trip to Scotland.

    3. Her historic victory made her the first woman to lead the team.

    4. The museum displayed photographs from the historic moon landing.

    5. The city marked the historic opening of its new public hospital.

  16. injure

    #2496

    verb

    to hurt someone or part of their body in an accident or attack

    1. She injured her ankle while playing tennis yesterday.

    2. Three passengers were injured in the bus accident.

    3. Be careful with that knife, or you might injure yourself.

    4. The falling box injured his shoulder at work.

    5. He injured his back lifting a heavy suitcase.

  17. remote

    #2497

    adjective, noun

    Far away, or controlled from a distance using a remote control.

    1. The remote village is several hours from the nearest town.

    2. I lost the remote, so I cannot change the television channel.

    3. Our team has a remote meeting every Monday morning.

    4. She works remotely and visits the office only twice a month.

    5. The doctor used a remote camera to examine the patient’s throat.

  18. therapy

    #2498

    noun

    Treatment that helps a person recover from an illness, injury, or emotional problem.

    1. She started therapy to manage stress after changing jobs.

    2. Physical therapy helped him walk normally after the accident.

    3. The doctor recommended therapy for her shoulder injury.

    4. Many people find group therapy helpful when facing similar problems.

    5. His speech therapy improved his confidence at school.

  19. orange

    #2499

    noun, adjective

    A round fruit with orange skin, or the color between red and yellow.

    1. I eat an orange every morning with my breakfast.

    2. She bought a bag of oranges at the supermarket.

    3. The orange juice in the fridge is fresh and cold.

    4. He wore an orange shirt to the school sports day.

    5. The sunset turned the sky bright orange above the beach.

  20. twist

    #2500

    noun, verb

    To turn or bend something, or a sudden change in a story, situation, or opinion.

    1. Twist the lid firmly to open the jar of pasta sauce.

    2. She twisted her ankle while running down the stairs at school.

    3. The nurse twisted the bandage gently around his injured wrist.

    4. The movie has an unexpected twist that surprised everyone at the end.

    5. He twisted my words and made it sound like I was angry.

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