Unit 139

Words 2761–2780 · tongue, server, structural, website, fool, alongside

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  1. tongue

    #2761

    noun

    The soft, movable part inside your mouth that helps you taste, speak, and swallow.

    1. The doctor asked me to stick out my tongue during the checkup.

    2. She burned her tongue on the hot soup and reached for some water.

    3. He speaks three languages, but English is his mother tongue.

    4. The cat licked its paws with its rough tongue after dinner.

    5. The children made a tongue twister harder by saying it faster.

  2. server

    #2762

    noun

    A person who serves food or drinks, or a computer that provides data to other computers.

    1. Our server brought the menus and asked what we wanted to drink.

    2. The server recommended the soup, so I ordered a bowl for lunch.

    3. She works as a server at a busy café near the school.

    4. The game server was slow, so we waited before joining our friends.

    5. The hotel server brought fresh towels to our room after we called.

  3. structural

    #2763

    adjective

    Related to the way something is built, organized, or arranged.

    1. The engineer found a structural problem in the old bridge during inspection.

    2. We made structural changes to the kitchen before adding the new cabinets.

    3. The course explains structural differences between English and Spanish sentences.

    4. The doctor said the scan showed no structural damage to her knee.

    5. Several structural issues delayed the office renovation by two weeks.

  4. website

    #2764

    noun

    A group of pages on the internet where people can find or share information.

    1. I found the recipe on a cooking website and made it for dinner.

    2. You can book a hotel room through the travel website before your trip.

    3. Our teacher posted the homework on the school website this morning.

    4. The shop's website offers free delivery for orders over fifty dollars.

    5. She created a website for her small business with help from a friend.

  5. fool

    #2765

    noun, verb

    A foolish person; to trick someone or make them believe something untrue.

    1. Don't be a fool and drive home when you're too tired.

    2. He fooled me into thinking the cake was sugar-free.

    3. You can't fool her; she knows when someone is lying.

    4. I felt like a fool when I forgot my passport at home.

    5. They were fooling around in class instead of finishing their work.

  6. alongside

    #2766

    adverb, preposition

    next to or together with someone or something

    1. She worked alongside her brother in the family restaurant.

    2. A bicycle path runs alongside the river through the city.

    3. The teacher worked alongside students during the science experiment.

    4. Fresh vegetables were displayed alongside bread and cheese at the market.

    5. The nurse stayed alongside the patient throughout the long night.

  7. unite

    #2767

    verb

    to join together for a shared purpose or common goal

    1. The two teams united to help their town after the storm.

    2. Families united against the plan to close the local school.

    3. The manager united the staff around a clear plan for the busy season.

    4. The students united to organize a food drive for hungry neighbors.

    5. The medicine is uniting with other treatments to improve her health.

  8. gently

    #2768

    adverb

    In a soft, careful, or kind way.

    1. She gently woke her son and helped him get ready for school.

    2. Please close the door gently so the baby can keep sleeping.

    3. He gently stirred the soup while it warmed on the stove.

    4. The nurse gently cleaned the cut before putting on a small bandage.

    5. She gently explained the mistake, and her coworker understood what to do.

  9. compute

    #2769

    verb

    To calculate an answer using numbers or a computer.

    1. The computer can compute the total cost before you place your order.

    2. We computed how much paint we needed before starting the room.

    3. The travel app computes the quickest route between the hotel and the station.

    4. She computed her weekly food budget after checking the prices at the market.

    5. The doctor computed the medicine dose from the child’s weight.

  10. wipe

    #2770

    verb, noun

    To clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth or your hand.

    1. She wiped the kitchen counter after making breakfast.

    2. Wipe your shoes before you come into the house.

    3. He wiped the sweat from his face after the long run.

    4. The nurse wiped the cut gently before putting on a bandage.

    5. I bought a pack of wipes to clean the table while traveling.

  11. weird

    #2771

    adjective

    Strange or unusual in a way that surprises or seems hard to explain.

    1. That’s a weird noise coming from the kitchen; can you check it?

    2. It felt weird to see my old teacher at the grocery store.

    3. My brother has a weird habit of eating cereal with a fork.

    4. The doctor said the strange rash was weird but probably harmless.

    5. We took a weird route through the hills and arrived before sunset.

  12. gaze

    #2772

    noun, verb

    To look steadily at someone or something, or the steady look itself.

    1. She gazed out of the train window as the mountains passed by.

    2. The child stared at the puppy, then reached out to pet it.

    3. He gave her a warm gaze when she entered the room.

    4. We sat on the beach, gazing at the stars after dinner.

    5. She met his gaze and smiled before answering his question.

  13. fade

    #2773

    verb, noun

    To become less bright, strong, or clear, or to make something do this.

    1. The sunlight faded as dark clouds moved over the house.

    2. The old photograph had faded after years in the window.

    3. The pain began to fade after she took the medicine.

    4. Their friendship faded when they moved to different cities.

    5. The music faded into the distance as we walked away.

  14. cough

    #2774

    noun, verb

    To push air out of your lungs suddenly, or the sound made when you do this.

    1. I have a bad cough, so I’m staying home from work today.

    2. She coughed hard after breathing in some smoke from the fire.

    3. Cover your mouth when you cough, especially if you’re sitting near other people.

    4. The cold air made him cough as he walked to school this morning.

    5. He gave a little cough to get everyone’s attention before the meeting began.

  15. hypothesis

    #2775

    noun

    An idea or explanation that can be tested to see if it is true.

    1. The scientist tested her hypothesis by repeating the experiment twice.

    2. Our hypothesis is that plants grow faster near the sunny window.

    3. The doctor’s hypothesis was that his headaches came from poor sleep.

    4. They formed a hypothesis about why the train was late.

    5. My hypothesis is that the soup needs more salt, so let’s taste it.

  16. royal

    #2776

    adjective, noun

    Belonging to a king or queen, or connected with a royal family.

    1. The royal family visited the children's hospital during their trip to the city.

    2. We watched a royal wedding on television at my aunt's house.

    3. The hotel used to be a royal palace, but now tourists can stay there.

    4. She bought a small royal blue bag to match her new coat.

    5. My brother says he is treated like royalty whenever he visits our grandmother.

  17. theoretical

    #2777

    adjective

    Based on ideas or principles rather than practical experience or real situations.

    1. The course covers the theoretical side of cooking before students use the kitchen.

    2. The job sounds interesting in theory, but the theoretical salary is too low.

    3. We discussed the theoretical risks of the new medicine with our doctor.

    4. Our teacher asked us to connect theoretical ideas with examples from everyday life.

    5. The plan is theoretically possible, but we do not have enough time or money.

  18. curtain

    #2778

    noun

    A piece of cloth that hangs over a window or around a stage.

    1. She pulled the curtains closed before changing her clothes.

    2. The hotel room had thick curtains that blocked the morning sunlight.

    3. We bought new curtains to make the living room feel warmer.

    4. The actors waited behind the curtain until the audience became quiet.

    5. He accidentally spilled soup on the curtain while carrying dinner upstairs.

  19. mayor

    #2779

    noun

    The elected leader of a city or town.

    1. The mayor visited our school to talk with students about the new park.

    2. The mayor of our town welcomed visitors at the opening of the library.

    3. Residents asked the mayor to repair the broken streetlights near their homes.

    4. The mayor met with local shop owners to discuss plans for the busy market.

    5. After the flood, the mayor helped families find safe places to stay.

  20. darkness

    #2780

    noun

    The state of having little or no light.

    1. She felt nervous walking home alone in the darkness after work.

    2. The lights went out, and the room was filled with darkness.

    3. We waited in the darkness until the storm passed.

    4. The guide carried a lantern to lead us through the darkness.

    5. After the long illness, he said the darkness in his life was lifting.

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