Unit 20

Words 381–400 · social, period, across, note, history, create

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

social
#381
adjective, noun
Relating to spending time with and meeting other people.
1. She is very social and loves meeting new people.
2. The school has many social activities after class.
3. We had a social evening with our neighbors.
4. Social media helps friends stay in touch.
5. The doctor asked about his social life.
period
#382
noun
a length of time when something happens or continues
1. The school period ends at ten o'clock.
2. We had a short rest period after lunch.
3. She had a difficult period last year.
4. The doctor asked about my menstrual period.
5. The Roman period lasted for many centuries.
across
#383
adverb, preposition
from one side to the other side of a place or area
1. She walked across the street carefully.
2. We swam across the lake yesterday.
3. There is a pharmacy across the road.
4. He spread butter across the bread.
5. I saw my friend across the room.
note
#384
noun, verb
A short written message or a brief record of information; to notice or remember something.
1. She left me a note on the table.
2. Please note the change in our meeting time.
3. I took notes during the class.
4. He noted the address in his notebook.
5. I noticed a strange note in her voice.
history
#385
noun
All the events that happened in the past, or the study of those events.
1. I love learning about world history.
2. Our history teacher told us about ancient Egypt.
3. The museum has a long history.
4. She knows the history of this town.
5. He asked about my medical history.
create
#386
verb
to make something new, such as an idea, picture, meal, or plan
1. She created a beautiful picture for her mother.
2. We created a shopping list before going to the store.
3. The students created a poster for their school project.
4. The chef created a new dish with fresh vegetables.
5. Good friends create happy memories together.
drive
#387
verb, noun
To control a car and make it move; a trip in a car.
1. I drive to work every morning.
2. My father drives us to school.
3. She drove to the store for milk.
4. We took a long drive yesterday.
5. The doctor said stress drives him crazy.
along
#388
adverb, preposition
from one end of a place to the other, or beside and following its length
1. We walked along the beach after lunch.
2. A row of shops runs along the street.
3. She brought her little brother along.
4. Please move along and let others pass.
5. The nurse checked along his arm.
type
#389
noun, verb
A kind or group of people or things; to write using a keyboard.
1. What type of music do you like?
2. This shop sells many types of bread.
3. She typed a letter at work.
4. Please type your name here.
5. He typed the message very quickly.
sound
#390
noun, verb, adjective
A noise, or the quality of a voice or noise; to seem or appear.
1. I heard a strange sound outside.
2. That sounds like a good idea.
3. Please sound the alarm before you leave.
4. The doctor listened to my lungs' sounds.
5. The soup sounds strange, but tastes good.
eye
#391
noun, verb
The part of your face that you use for seeing.
1. She has beautiful blue eyes.
2. Close your eyes before you sleep.
3. I got something in my eye.
4. Keep an eye on my bag.
5. The teacher eyed the noisy students.
music
#392
noun
Sounds made by instruments or voices that people listen to and enjoy.
1. I listen to music every morning.
2. She likes classical music very much.
3. The music was too loud at dinner.
4. He teaches music at our school.
5. We danced to music at the party.
game
#393
noun, verb
An activity with rules that people play for fun, or to use a skill or plan.
1. We played a game after dinner.
2. The children are playing a computer game.
3. Our team won the game yesterday.
4. This game helps students learn English.
5. The workers played a game during lunch.
political
#394
adjective
Related to government, public affairs, or the way a country is run.
1. They discussed political news over dinner.
2. She works for a political party.
3. The teacher asked a political question.
4. He avoids political arguments with friends.
5. The trip became political after lunch.
free
#395
adjective, adverb, verb, noun
Not costing money, or available for anyone to use without payment.
1. The museum is free on Sundays.
2. Are you free for lunch today?
3. Please set the bird free.
4. We got free drinks on the flight.
5. This seat is free, so sit here.
receive
#396
verb
to get or accept something that someone sends, gives, or offers
1. I received a package this morning.
2. She received an email from her teacher.
3. We received good news about our trip.
4. He received a prize at school.
5. The patient received medicine after lunch.
moment
#397
noun
A very short period of time.
1. Wait a moment, please.
2. I need a moment to think.
3. She arrived just moments ago.
4. We shared a happy moment together.
5. The pain stopped for a moment.
sale
#398
noun
An event when shops sell things at lower prices.
1. I bought these shoes in the sale.
2. The store has a big sale today.
3. We found good sale prices on food.
4. The company made a sale yesterday.
5. Our school held a cake sale.
policy
#399
noun
A set of rules or plans made by a person, group, or organization.
1. The company has a strict policy on safety.
2. Our school policy says phones stay in bags.
3. The hotel has a no smoking policy.
4. The store changed its return policy yesterday.
5. The doctor explained the hospital's privacy policy.
further
#400
adverb, adjective, verb
To a greater distance, time, or degree; or to help something develop more.
1. Please move further away from the door.
2. We need further information about the trip.
3. The teacher explained the lesson further.
4. The road continues further into the forest.
5. This course will further your English skills.