Unit 22

Words 421–440 · law, everything, research, cover, paper, position

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law
#421
noun
An official rule that people must follow in a country or community.
1. Everyone must obey the law.
2. The law protects children from harm.
3. He broke the law by stealing.
4. New laws helped keep the streets safe.
5. She studied law at university.
everything
#422
pronoun, determiner
All the things or people in a particular situation.
1. Everything is ready for the party.
2. She told me everything about her trip.
3. Please check everything before you leave.
4. Everything in this shop is half price.
5. He ate everything on his plate.
research
#423
noun, verb
A careful study to find facts or learn more about something.
1. She is doing research for her school project.
2. The doctor did research on heart disease.
3. We researched the best hotel before our trip.
4. His research helped the company make better products.
5. I researched healthy foods for my family.
cover
#424
noun, verb
To put something over a person or thing, or to include and protect it.
1. Cover the soup and put it away.
2. The book cover is bright blue.
3. This coat covers my knees.
4. The price covers breakfast and dinner.
5. She covered her mouth when she coughed.
paper
#425
noun, verb
A thin material used for writing, printing, wrapping, or making things.
1. Please write your name on the paper.
2. She printed the paper for her teacher.
3. I wrapped the gift in brown paper.
4. He read the paper on the train.
5. The doctor gave me a paper for medicine.
position
#426
noun, verb
a place or role that someone or something has, or to put something in a place
1. Please take your position in the line.
2. She got a new position at the bank.
3. What is your position on this idea?
4. He positioned the chair near the window.
5. The doctor checked my sleeping position.
near
#427
adjective, adverb, preposition, verb
close to someone or something in distance, time, or relationship
1. The school is near our house.
2. Please sit near me.
3. We live near the train station.
4. I found a good shop near work.
5. The bus is coming near the corner.
human
#428
noun, adjective
A person, or relating to people rather than animals or machines.
1. Humans need food, water, and sleep every day.
2. The human body needs water every day.
3. Human error caused the train to stop.
4. Human rights protect people around the world.
5. Humans are social animals who need friends.
computer
#429
noun
An electronic machine that stores information and helps you do tasks.
1. I use my computer every day.
2. She bought a new computer for work.
3. The students are working on computers.
4. My computer is not working today.
5. We watched a film on the computer.
situation
#430
noun
the conditions and events that affect what happens at a particular time
1. We need to stay calm in this situation.
2. The doctor asked about my health situation.
3. She handled the difficult situation very well.
4. The work situation improved after the meeting.
5. This situation is getting worse every day.
staff
#431
noun
The people who work for an organization, business, or school.
1. The hotel staff were very helpful.
2. All staff must wear clean clothes.
3. The school staff met after class.
4. The restaurant staff served our food quickly.
5. She joined the hospital staff last year.
activity
#432
noun
Something that people do, often for fun, exercise, or learning.
1. The children enjoy outdoor activities after school.
2. Swimming is my favorite activity in summer.
3. Our class planned a fun activity today.
4. The hotel offers many activities for guests.
5. Light activity can help you feel better.
film
#433
noun, verb
A movie, or a thin material used to record pictures; to make a movie.
1. We watched a funny film at home.
2. They filmed the wedding in the garden.
3. This film is about a family holiday.
4. The students filmed a science project.
5. She bought film for her old camera.
morning
#434
noun
The early part of the day, from when you wake up until about noon.
1. I drink coffee every morning.
2. She walks to work in the morning.
3. Our class starts at nine every morning.
4. We bought fresh bread this morning.
5. He felt sick yesterday morning.
war
#435
noun
Fighting between countries or groups, usually with weapons and soldiers.
1. Many families lost their homes during the war.
2. The two countries declared war last year.
3. My grandfather served in the war.
4. The museum tells stories about the war.
5. The war ended after many difficult years.
account
#436
noun, verb
A record of money or information, or a report that explains something.
1. I checked my bank account this morning.
2. She opened a new savings account.
3. Please add this meal to my account.
4. His account of the trip was funny.
5. The nurse accounted for every pill.
shop
#437
noun, verb
A place where you buy things, or the action of buying things.
1. I need to shop for some food.
2. This shop sells shoes and bags.
3. We went shopping after school.
4. She shops online every weekend.
5. The shop is closed on Sundays.
major
#438
adjective, noun, verb
very important; a student's main subject; to study a subject at college
1. This is a major problem for our family.
2. She chose biology as her college major.
3. The train made a major stop in Chicago.
4. He majored in history at college.
5. The doctor found a major health problem.
someone
#439
pronoun
An unknown or unnamed person.
1. Someone is waiting outside the door.
2. Someone left their bag on the bus.
3. Can someone help me with this box?
4. Someone called you while you were away.
5. Someone in my class knows the answer.
above
#440
adverb, preposition, adjective
in or to a higher place or position than something else
1. The picture hangs above the sofa.
2. Write your name above the line.
3. The plane flew above the clouds.
4. Please see the example above.
5. The temperature stayed above zero.