Unit 134
Words 2661–2680 · weekly, wherever, bite, printer, firstly, anxious
weekly
#2661adjective, adverb, noun
Happening, appearing, or being done once every week.
We have a weekly team meeting every Monday morning.
She gets a weekly delivery of fresh vegetables from a local farm.
The doctor asked him to record his weight weekly.
Our school newspaper comes out weekly, so students read it every Friday.
The gym charges a weekly fee, which works better for my travel plans.
wherever
#2662adverb, conjunction
In or to any place or situation that; no matter where.
You can sit wherever you like; there are plenty of empty seats.
Wherever we go on vacation, we try the local food.
She takes her laptop wherever she works, even to the kitchen.
Wherever you put your keys, please leave them near the front door.
He helps wherever the team needs him during busy mornings.
bite
#2663noun, verb
To cut or break something with your teeth, or a small amount taken this way.
She took a bite of the warm bread while waiting for the soup.
The dog bit my shoe when I tried to take its toy.
Mosquitoes were biting us all evening beside the lake.
Take small bites so you can enjoy the cake slowly.
The cold wind bit through his jacket during the walk home.
printer
#2664noun
A machine that puts text or pictures from a computer onto paper.
The printer ran out of paper, so I added a fresh stack.
Could you print the meeting notes on the office printer for me?
My sister bought a small printer to print photos at home.
The school printer is busy, so please wait until your turn.
We found a printer on sale and brought it home yesterday.
firstly
#2665adverb
Used to introduce the first point in a list of reasons or ideas.
Firstly, we should check the train times before booking our tickets.
Firstly, wash your hands before you start preparing dinner.
Firstly, I want to thank everyone who helped with the school project.
Firstly, could you tell me how much these apples cost?
Firstly, take your medicine with food, then rest for the afternoon.
anxious
#2666adjective
Worried or nervous about something that may happen.
I felt anxious about my job interview, so I practiced my answers at home.
She was anxious to hear whether her brother had arrived safely.
The students felt anxious before their final exam at school.
He gets anxious when he has to fly alone for work.
I'm anxious about my cough, so I'm going to call the doctor.
adventure
#2667noun
An exciting or unusual experience, especially one that involves travel or new activities.
Our adventure began when we took a wrong turn on the mountain trail.
The children had an adventure exploring the old house with their cousins.
She went on an adventure through Italy after finishing her university exams.
Starting a small business was a big adventure for my brother and his friend.
We planned a weekend adventure by the lake, with hiking and a picnic.
fence
#2668noun, verb
A barrier made of wood, metal, or wire around an area; to sell stolen goods.
The dog jumped over the fence and ran into the neighbor’s garden.
We painted the fence white before our family barbecue on Saturday.
The school put up a fence to keep children away from the busy road.
She leaned against the fence while waiting for her friends after work.
He was caught fencing stolen bicycles and had to explain everything to the police.
exhaust
#2669verb, noun
to make someone very tired; the gases that leave a vehicle's engine
The long hike exhausted us, so we rested beside the trail.
Running around after the children all day completely exhausts my sister.
The factory exhausted its workers with long shifts and heavy lifting.
The car's exhaust filled the garage, so Maya opened the door quickly.
We exhausted every option before asking our teacher for help.
attraction
#2670noun
A place or event that people visit because it is interesting or enjoyable.
The museum is a popular attraction for families visiting the city.
The main attraction at the fair was a huge Ferris wheel.
The hotel’s biggest attraction is its quiet pool beside the garden.
She felt a strong attraction to her new colleague but kept it private.
The bright window display had an attraction for children passing the shop.
ocean
#2671noun
The large area of salt water that covers much of the Earth.
We watched the sun set over the ocean from the beach.
The island is surrounded by ocean on every side.
Many ships cross the ocean to carry food and other goods.
Our science class learned how ocean currents affect the weather.
She likes swimming in the ocean when the water is warm.
quietly
#2672adverb
In a way that makes little or no noise.
She quietly closed the door so she wouldn’t wake the baby.
He spoke quietly to his friend during the movie.
The students worked quietly while their teacher helped someone.
We quietly left the restaurant after our friends paid the bill.
The train moved quietly through the countryside early in the morning.
castle
#2673noun
A large strong building where a king, queen, or noble family lived.
We visited a beautiful castle during our trip to Scotland.
The children built a sandcastle together at the beach.
The old castle sits on a hill above the river.
My sister dressed as a princess for the castle-themed party.
We stayed in a small hotel near the castle for two nights.
veteran
#2674noun, adjective
A person with a lot of experience in a particular job or activity, or a former soldier.
She is a veteran nurse who has worked in this hospital for twenty years.
My dad is a veteran of the navy and still visits his old shipmates.
The company hired a veteran teacher to train its new staff.
A veteran traveler gave us helpful advice about taking the train across Italy.
The veteran players welcomed the new members to the neighborhood football team.
reflection
#2675noun
An image seen in a mirror, glass, or water; also a careful thought about something.
Her reflection appeared clearly in the bathroom mirror.
The lake was so calm that we could see our reflections.
The shop window showed my reflection beside the clothes.
After the trip, he wrote a reflection about what he had learned.
The accident led to serious reflection about road safety.
nerve
#2676noun
A feeling of fear or worry before doing something difficult or frightening.
I lost my nerve and canceled the job interview at the last minute.
She had the nerve to ask for a refund after using the product.
It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of hundreds of people.
The doctor examined the damaged nerve in his hand after the accident.
The loud noise got on my nerves while I was trying to study.
determination
#2677noun
The strong feeling that makes you keep trying to achieve something.
Her determination helped her finish the difficult project on time.
With determination, he practiced every day and finally learned to swim.
The team showed great determination after falling behind in the game.
His determination to recover helped him walk again after the accident.
She admired her friend's determination to save money for a long trip.
altogether
#2678adverb
In total; completely; or when everything is considered.
There were altogether thirty guests at the family wedding.
The repairs will cost £200 altogether, including parts and labor.
The trip was altogether more enjoyable than we expected.
I stopped eating altogether after the doctor advised me to rest.
Altogether, we decided to stay home and cook dinner.
fiction
#2679noun
Stories or books about people and events that are invented, not true.
She usually reads fiction before bed because it helps her relax.
The library has a large fiction section near the front entrance.
He enjoys historical fiction, especially stories set in ancient Rome.
Our teacher asked us to write a short piece of fiction for class.
The film mixes fiction with real events from the explorer’s life.
carpet
#2680noun, verb
A thick floor covering, usually made of woven material; to cover a floor with it.
The new carpet makes the living room feel warmer and more comfortable.
Please remove your shoes before walking on the carpet.
We chose a dark carpet to hide marks and stains.
The hotel replaced the old carpet during our stay.
The children were sitting on the carpet, building a colorful tower.