Unit 15

Words 281–300 · least, age, low, speak, within, process

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

least
#281
adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun, noun
The smallest amount, number, degree, or importance among several choices.
1. This shirt costs the least in the store.
2. At least three students came to class.
3. I need at least ten minutes to finish.
4. She eats the least sugar at breakfast.
5. We least expected rain during our trip.
age
#282
noun, verb
The number of years someone has lived, or to become older.
1. What is your age?
2. Children under five enter free.
3. People of all ages enjoy this park.
4. My grandmother is aging well.
5. The two boys are the same age.
low
#283
adjective, adverb, noun, verb
not high, not expensive, or less than usual in amount or level
1. The table is too low for the chair.
2. Please keep the music low tonight.
3. The store has low prices today.
4. My energy is low after the long trip.
5. The plane flew low over the houses.
speak
#284
verb
to talk to someone using your voice
1. Please speak slowly so I can understand.
2. She speaks English at work every day.
3. The teacher spoke to our class yesterday.
4. He spoke with the doctor about his cough.
5. May I speak to the manager, please?
within
#285
preposition, adverb
inside a place, time, limit, or group
1. Please finish your work within an hour.
2. The shop is within walking distance.
3. We received the package within two days.
4. Keep the medicine within reach.
5. There are three students within the group.
process
#286
noun, verb
A series of actions that changes something or makes something happen.
1. The process takes about ten minutes.
2. We learned the process of making bread.
3. The machine processes the beans quickly.
4. Your body processes food after you eat.
5. The hotel is processing our booking now.
public
#287
adjective, noun
For everyone to use, see, or know; ordinary people as a group.
1. The library is open to the public.
2. We took a public bus to school.
3. She spoke in public for the first time.
4. Please do not leave your bag in public.
5. The actor thanked the public for their support.
often
#288
adverb
Many times or regularly, but not always.
1. I often walk to school.
2. We often eat dinner together.
3. She often calls her grandmother.
4. It often rains here in spring.
5. He often forgets his keys.
train
#289
noun, verb
A vehicle that carries people or goods on a railway; to teach someone a skill.
1. We took the train to the city.
2. The train leaves at eight o’clock.
3. I missed my train this morning.
4. She trains new workers at the shop.
5. He trains every day for the race.
possible
#290
adjective
Able to happen, be done, or be true.
1. Is it possible to meet tomorrow?
2. We found the best possible price.
3. Please come as soon as possible.
4. It is possible to cook this meal quickly.
5. The doctor discussed every possible treatment.
actually
#291
adverb
Used to say what is true or to correct what someone believes.
1. I actually like this song.
2. Actually, the store is closed today.
3. He actually finished his homework early.
4. I thought she was angry, but she was actually tired.
5. We actually met on the train last year.
rather
#292
adverb
Used to show preference, degree, or a correction to what was just said.
1. I would rather stay home tonight.
2. She is rather tired after work.
3. The soup is rather hot today.
4. He chose tea rather than coffee.
5. It was cold, or rather, freezing.
view
#293
noun, verb
What you can see, or to look at something carefully.
1. The room has a beautiful view.
2. We enjoyed the view from the train.
3. Please view the pictures from our trip.
4. She viewed the house before buying it.
5. In my view, this soup needs more salt.
together
#294
adverb, adjective
With each other or in the same place, group, or situation.
1. We eat dinner together every evening.
2. The children worked together on the project.
3. Please put the books together on the shelf.
4. They traveled together by train yesterday.
5. We stayed together during the storm.
consider
#295
verb
to think carefully about something before making a decision
1. Please consider my idea before you decide.
2. We are considering a new house.
3. She considered taking the train to Paris.
4. The doctor considered his health problems carefully.
5. They considered the price before buying the sofa.
price
#296
noun, verb
The amount of money that something costs; to sell or value something at a certain amount.
1. The price of this shirt is twenty dollars.
2. We checked the price before buying the apples.
3. They offered a lower price for the old car.
4. Prices are higher at the airport shops.
5. The restaurant priced the meal at ten dollars.
parent
#297
noun
a person's mother or father
1. My parents help me with my homework.
2. Every parent wants their child to be safe.
3. Her parents visited her at school.
4. The doctor spoke with the child's parent.
5. Many parents buy fresh food for dinner.
hard
#298
adjective, adverb, noun
Difficult to do, understand, or deal with; also using great effort.
1. This math homework is hard for me.
2. She works hard every day.
3. The bread is hard and dry.
4. He hit the ball hard.
5. It was hard to sleep last night.
party
#299
noun, verb
A social event, or a group of people working together for a purpose.
1. We are having a party this Saturday.
2. She bought a dress for the party.
3. The two parties signed an agreement.
4. Our political party won the local election.
5. Both parties agreed to meet again.
local
#300
adjective, noun
Connected with a particular area, or a person who lives there.
1. We buy fresh food from local farmers.
2. The local bus stops near my house.
3. Ask a local for directions.
4. She works at the local school.
5. The locals recommended a good restaurant.