Unit 17

Words 321–340 · deal, water, send, allow, soon, watch

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deal
#321
noun, verb
An agreement, arrangement, or way of handling a situation; to do business or manage something.
1. We made a deal about the price.
2. She got a great deal on shoes.
3. I deal with customers every day.
4. He cannot deal with the stress.
5. The cards were dealt to everyone.
water
#322
noun, verb
The clear liquid people drink and use for washing, cooking, and growing plants.
1. Please drink some water after your walk.
2. She filled the bottle with cold water.
3. The children played in the water.
4. We watered the plants before leaving.
5. The flood watered the streets overnight.
send
#323
verb
To make someone or something go from one place to another.
1. Please send me the address.
2. I sent the package yesterday.
3. She sends emails to her teacher.
4. Dad sent us some money.
5. The doctor sent him home.
allow
#324
verb
to let someone do something or make something possible
1. My parents allow me to watch TV.
2. This ticket allows one person to enter.
3. Our teacher allowed us to use dictionaries.
4. The hotel allows guests to bring pets.
5. This medicine allows him to sleep better.
soon
#325
adverb
in a short time, or a short time after now
1. I will call you soon.
2. See you soon at school.
3. The bus will arrive soon.
4. Dinner will be ready soon.
5. She soon felt better after resting.
watch
#326
verb, noun
To look at something carefully, or a small clock worn on your wrist.
1. We watch television after dinner.
2. Watch the children while I cook.
3. I watched a movie with my friends.
4. Please watch your bag at the airport.
5. Her watch stopped this morning.
base
#327
noun, verb
The bottom part supporting something, or the place used for a special purpose.
1. The lamp has a heavy base.
2. The soldiers returned to their base.
3. The report is based on recent research.
4. We need a strong base for the tent.
5. The sauce has a tomato base.
probably
#328
adverb
Used to say that something is likely to happen or be true.
1. She will probably come home late.
2. It will probably rain this afternoon.
3. He is probably at work now.
4. This is probably the best choice.
5. You probably need more sleep.
suggest
#329
verb
To give an idea or plan for someone to think about or use.
1. I suggest taking the early train.
2. She suggested a new restaurant for dinner.
3. The doctor suggested getting more sleep.
4. My teacher suggested reading this book.
5. They suggested meeting at the park.
past
#330
noun, adjective, adverb, preposition
The time before now, or moving from one place to another.
1. I walked past the bakery this morning.
2. She told us about her past.
3. The bus drove past our house.
4. We stayed up past midnight.
5. He ran past me at school.
power
#331
noun, verb
The ability or energy to control people or make things happen.
1. Please turn off the power before repairs.
2. The storm knocked out power yesterday.
3. This engine has enough power for hills.
4. The new manager has power over hiring.
5. I power my phone with this small charger.
test
#332
noun, verb
an examination or trial used to check knowledge, ability, quality, or health
1. I have a math test tomorrow.
2. The doctor ordered a blood test.
3. We tested the cake before serving it.
4. The mechanic tested my car's brakes.
5. They test the new shoes in the store.
visit
#333
verb, noun
to go to a person or place for a short time
1. We visit our grandparents every Sunday.
2. I visited the doctor yesterday.
3. Many tourists visit London each year.
4. Please visit our shop this weekend.
5. She is visiting her friend after school.
center
#334
noun, verb
The middle of a place or the main point of an activity; to put something in the middle.
1. Meet me in the center of town.
2. The table is in the center of the room.
3. She works at a shopping center.
4. The teacher centered the picture on the page.
5. He exercises at the health center.
grow
#335
verb
to become bigger, taller, older, or more developed
1. Children grow quickly in their first years.
2. We grow tomatoes in our garden.
3. The baby grew tired after the long trip.
4. She grew up in a small village.
5. The company is growing every year.
nothing
#336
pronoun, determiner
not anything; no thing or things
1. There is nothing in the fridge.
2. I did nothing after work.
3. Nothing can stop us now.
4. She knows nothing about cooking.
5. I found nothing in my shopping bag.
return
#337
verb, noun
to go back, give something back, or come back to a place
1. I will return home after dinner.
2. Please return the library book tomorrow.
3. She returned from school at four.
4. The shop accepted my return.
5. His health is slowly returning.
mother
#338
noun
a female parent; a woman who has a child
1. My mother makes breakfast every morning.
2. Her mother drove her to school.
3. I called my mother after work.
4. The mother bought milk at the store.
5. His mother stayed with him in hospital.
walk
#339
verb, noun
to move on foot, or a short journey made by walking
1. I walk to work every morning.
2. We walked home after dinner.
3. She walks her dog in the park.
4. Let's take a walk after lunch.
5. The walk to school takes ten minutes.
matter
#340
noun, verb
A subject or situation that is important, or to be important.
1. It does not matter what time we leave.
2. This matter is important to our family.
3. The police are looking into the matter.
4. The soup matters more than the bowl.
5. Water matters when you feel sick.