Unit 18

Words 341–360 · mind, value, office, record, stay, force

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

mind
#341
noun, verb
The part of you that thinks, remembers, and has feelings; to remember or care about something.
1. I changed my mind about the red shirt.
2. Please keep in mind the doctor's advice.
3. Would you mind opening the window?
4. I can't mind the baby while you cook.
5. She has a sharp mind for numbers.
value
#342
noun, verb
The importance or worth of something, or to think something is important.
1. This painting has great value.
2. I value your help very much.
3. The shop offers good value for money.
4. We learned the value of healthy food.
5. The hotel gave us good value.
office
#343
noun
A room or building where people work, especially for a business or organization.
1. She works in an office downtown.
2. Please leave the package at the office.
3. The doctor has an office near my home.
4. I called the school office yesterday.
5. Our office closes at five today.
record
#344
noun, verb
A record is stored information, or to save sound, video, or information.
1. The doctor checked my medical record.
2. She broke the school running record.
3. Please record the meeting for me.
4. He recorded a song at home.
5. The shop recorded every sale today.
stay
#345
verb, noun
to remain in a place or continue in a condition; a period spent somewhere
1. Please stay here until I come back.
2. We stayed at a small hotel last night.
3. Stay home if you feel sick.
4. She stayed late to finish her work.
5. Our stay in Paris was wonderful.
force
#346
noun, verb
To make someone do something, or the strength used to move or change something.
1. The police forced the door open.
2. Strong winds forced us to stay home.
3. The machine uses force to cut metal.
4. She forced a smile for the photo.
5. They forced him to leave the bus.
stop
#347
verb, noun
to end an action or movement, or a place where a bus or train ends its journey
1. Please stop talking during the movie.
2. The bus stopped near my school.
3. She stopped work at five o’clock.
4. We stopped for coffee on the way.
5. The doctor stopped the bleeding quickly.
several
#348
determiner, pronoun
more than two but not many
1. Several friends are waiting outside the café.
2. I bought several books for my English class.
3. We visited several small towns during our trip.
4. She asked several questions in the meeting.
5. The doctor gave him several tests yesterday.
light
#349
noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Something that makes it possible to see, or not heavy; to make bright.
1. Please turn on the light.
2. This bag is light and easy to carry.
3. The sun lights the room every morning.
4. We light candles on the birthday cake.
5. He packed a light lunch for work.
develop
#350
verb
to grow, change, or create something over time
1. Children develop new skills as they grow.
2. She developed a close friendship with Anna.
3. The doctor said I developed a cold.
4. The company is developing a new product.
5. We developed the photos after our trip.
remember
#351
verb
to keep information in your mind or bring it back to your mind
1. Please remember to lock the door.
2. I remember her name from school.
3. Do you remember where we parked?
4. Remember to take your medicine after breakfast.
5. He remembered his friend’s birthday.
bit
#352
noun, verb
a small amount of something, or to cut or damage with teeth
1. I only ate a bit of cake.
2. Wait a bit before you leave.
3. She bit her lip during the test.
4. The dog bit my shoe yesterday.
5. Add a bit of salt to the soup.
share
#353
verb, noun
to give something to someone else or use something together; a part of something
1. Please share your sandwich with me.
2. We shared a taxi to the airport.
3. She shared her idea with the team.
4. They shared a room during the trip.
5. He owns a share of the company.
real
#354
adjective, adverb, noun
Existing in fact, true, or important and serious rather than imagined or pretend.
1. Is this a real diamond or glass?
2. She had a real headache after work.
3. We made real friends during our trip.
4. The food tasted real and fresh.
5. He is a real doctor at the hospital.
answer
#355
noun, verb
A reply to a question, or to say something in reply to a question.
1. I know the answer to this question.
2. Please answer my question carefully.
3. She answered the phone after dinner.
4. The teacher answered our questions at school.
5. He found the answer to his health problem.
sit
#356
verb
To rest your body on a chair, seat, or other surface.
1. Please sit here beside me.
2. She sat at her desk.
3. We sat on the bus.
4. He is sitting in the waiting room.
5. They sat down for dinner.
figure
#357
noun, verb
A number, shape, person, or amount; to think or calculate something.
1. I figured out the answer quickly.
2. The figure shows our total sales.
3. She is a famous figure in science.
4. We bought three figures for the children.
5. I figured he was tired after work.
letter
#358
noun, verb
A written message, or one of the symbols used to write words.
1. I got a letter from my sister yesterday.
2. Please write your name in capital letters.
3. The first letter of my name is M.
4. She sent a letter to the hotel.
5. The doctor is lettering the medicine bottles.
decide
#359
verb
to choose what you will do after thinking about it
1. We decided to stay home tonight.
2. She decided to buy the blue dress.
3. The teacher decided to change the lesson.
4. They decided where to eat after work.
5. He decided to see a doctor tomorrow.
language
#360
noun
A system of words people use to speak or communicate.
1. English is my second language.
2. She speaks three languages fluently.
3. The doctor used simple language.
4. Body language can show how you feel.
5. This book uses easy language for children.