Unit 23

Words 441–460 · design, event, special, sometimes, condition, carry

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design
#441
noun, verb
A plan for how something will look or work; to plan how something will look or work.
1. I like the design of this small house.
2. She designs clothes for a famous shop.
3. The teacher designed a fun science project.
4. We chose a new design for our kitchen.
5. The hotel has a beautiful garden design.
event
#442
noun
Something important that happens, especially a planned activity or occasion.
1. Our school held a sports event yesterday.
2. The wedding was a beautiful family event.
3. Many people came to the charity event.
4. The shop has a special event this weekend.
5. The accident was a frightening event for everyone.
special
#443
adjective, noun
Different from usual, or important and worth attention.
1. We had a special dinner for my birthday.
2. She bought a special dress for the party.
3. The teacher planned a special lesson today.
4. This train has a special place for bicycles.
5. My grandmother is a very special person.
sometimes
#444
adverb
At some times, but not always.
1. I sometimes walk to work.
2. She sometimes cooks dinner for us.
3. Sometimes, the bus arrives late.
4. We sometimes eat pizza on Fridays.
5. He sometimes feels tired after school.
condition
#445
noun
the state that something is in, or a rule that must be accepted
1. The car is in good condition.
2. You can buy it on one condition.
3. The doctor asked about my condition.
4. The house was in poor condition.
5. Cold conditions made the trip difficult.
carry
#446
verb
to take something or someone from one place to another
1. She carries her bag to work every day.
2. Please carry these boxes upstairs.
3. The waiter carried our food to the table.
4. He carried his son home after the trip.
5. This bus carries many people every morning.
choose
#447
verb
To decide which person or thing you want from several possibilities.
1. Choose a seat near the window.
2. She chose the blue dress for work.
3. We choose fresh fruit at the market.
4. Our teacher let us choose a book.
5. He chose soup because his throat hurt.
father
#448
noun
A male parent of a child.
1. My father makes breakfast every morning.
2. Her father drives her to school.
3. I called my father after work.
4. His father bought a new coat.
5. The baby is staying with her father.
decision
#449
noun
a choice you make after thinking about what to do
1. We need to make a decision today.
2. She made the right decision about the job.
3. The teacher asked for our decision.
4. They changed their decision after the storm.
5. His doctor helped him make a decision.
table
#450
noun, verb
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, or to put information in a table.
1. We ate dinner at the kitchen table.
2. Please put the books on the table.
3. The teacher wrote the answers on the table.
4. They booked a table for two tonight.
5. The report tables the costs clearly.
certain
#451
adjective, determiner, pronoun
Sure about something or someone; or a particular person or thing.
1. I am certain this is the right bus.
2. Are you certain about your answer?
3. Certain foods make my stomach hurt.
4. We met certain friends at the airport.
5. Only certain students can join the trip.
forward
#452
adverb, adjective, noun, verb
Toward the front or a place ahead; helping something continue or improve.
1. Please move forward in the line.
2. The car moved forward slowly.
3. She has a bright future forward.
4. The team made forward progress today.
5. He leaned forward to hear better.
main
#453
adjective, noun
Most important; the largest or strongest part of something.
1. The main door is next to the kitchen.
2. Our main goal is to pass the test.
3. The main road was busy this morning.
4. Rice is the main part of this meal.
5. The main station is near the city center.
die
#454
verb, noun
To stop living; a small cube marked with spots used in games.
1. Many plants die without enough water.
2. The old dog died last winter.
3. The flowers are dying in the heat.
4. She rolled the die across the table.
5. We need one more die for the game.
bear
#455
noun, verb
An animal with thick fur; or to accept and deal with something difficult.
1. We saw a bear near the campsite.
2. The bear caught a fish in the river.
3. I cannot bear this loud noise.
4. She bears the pain very well.
5. This tree bears fruit every summer.
cut
#456
verb, noun
To use a sharp tool to divide something or make it shorter.
1. Please cut the bread into small pieces.
2. She cut her finger while cooking dinner.
3. We cut across the park to save time.
4. The barber cut my hair very short.
5. He got a deep cut on his knee.
describe
#457
verb
To say or write what someone or something is like.
1. Can you describe your new friend?
2. She described the man to the police.
3. Please describe the problem to your teacher.
4. He described the food as very spicy.
5. The guide described the beautiful city during our tour.
himself
#458
pronoun
Used to refer to a male person already mentioned, especially when he does something alone.
1. He made the cake himself.
2. Tom hurt himself while playing soccer.
3. He taught himself to play guitar.
4. The boy dressed himself for school.
5. John fixed the bike himself.
available
#459
adjective
Ready to be used, bought, found, or reached.
1. The doctor is available this afternoon.
2. Is this room available tonight?
3. Fresh bread is available at the bakery.
4. The teacher is available after class.
5. No seats were available on the train.
especially
#460
adverb
More than usual or more than others
1. I especially like this warm soup.
2. This room is especially quiet today.
3. She works especially hard before exams.
4. We visited many places, especially Rome.
5. Wear warm clothes, especially in winter.