Unit 26

Words 501–520 · claim, relationship, travel, enjoy, death, nice

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claim
#501
noun, verb
To say that something is true, or ask for money because of a problem.
1. She claimed that her bag was stolen.
2. He claimed his prize at the shop.
3. You can claim money for the broken phone.
4. The boy claimed the last piece of cake.
5. The doctor claimed the medicine would help.
relationship
#502
noun
The way two people or groups feel and behave toward each other.
1. They have a good relationship with their neighbors.
2. Their relationship began at school many years ago.
3. A healthy relationship needs trust and respect.
4. She has a close relationship with her sister.
5. The doctor asked about my relationship with food.
travel
#503
verb, noun
to go from one place to another, usually for work, pleasure, or a visit
1. I travel to work by train.
2. We traveled to Spain last summer.
3. She loves traveling with her friends.
4. Light clothes are best for travel.
5. The children traveled across the country by bus.
enjoy
#504
verb
to like doing something or having something
1. I enjoy listening to music after work.
2. We enjoyed our dinner at the new restaurant.
3. She enjoys playing tennis with her friends.
4. Did you enjoy your trip to Spain?
5. The children enjoyed the school picnic.
death
#505
noun
The end of a person's or animal's life.
1. The doctor told us about his death.
2. Her death was a great shock.
3. The police are investigating the man's death.
4. Many people fear death.
5. The newspaper reported three deaths.
nice
#506
adjective
Pleasant, kind, or enjoyable.
1. She is a nice person.
2. We had a nice time together.
3. That is a nice jacket.
4. He was nice to the new student.
5. The hotel has a nice view.
amount
#507
noun
A quantity of something, especially how much there is or how much is needed.
1. Add a small amount of milk.
2. We spent a large amount of money.
3. Drink a good amount of water daily.
4. The teacher gave us a small amount of homework.
5. He ate a huge amount of food.
improve
#508
verb
to make something better than it was before
1. I want to improve my English.
2. She improved her cooking with practice.
3. The doctor helped improve his health.
4. We improved the old house last summer.
5. He is improving his tennis skills.
picture
#509
noun, verb
A photograph or drawing; to imagine someone or something.
1. Can you take a picture of us?
2. I keep a picture of my family at home.
3. This picture shows our old school.
4. Picture yourself on a quiet beach.
5. He pictured his new office before moving in.
boy
#510
noun
A male child or young man.
1. The boy is playing with his friends.
2. That boy is my little brother.
3. The boys walked to school together.
4. A boy helped me carry my bags.
5. The boy has a high fever.
regard
#511
verb, noun, preposition
to think about someone or something in a particular way
1. She is highly regarded by her coworkers.
2. Please regard this letter as private.
3. He has little regard for other people's feelings.
4. The teacher showed regard for every student.
5. With regard to dinner, we chose pizza.
organization
#512
noun
A group that works together for a shared purpose.
1. She joined a local organization last year.
2. The organization helps children find safe homes.
3. Good organization makes schoolwork much easier.
4. The charity organization collects clothes for families.
5. Our organization planned a picnic for friends.
happy
#513
adjective
Feeling good and pleased about your life or a particular situation.
1. I am happy to see you.
2. She feels happy in her new home.
3. The happy students left school together.
4. He was happy with his birthday gift.
5. We were happy to arrive safely.
couple
#514
noun, determiner
Two people or things, or a small number of people or things.
1. The couple walked home after dinner.
2. I need a couple of minutes.
3. We bought a couple of apples.
4. The doctor saw the couple yesterday.
5. She stayed there for a couple of days.
act
#515
verb, noun
To do something, or to perform in a play or movie.
1. Please act quickly; the bus is leaving.
2. She acted in a school play yesterday.
3. The nurse acted quickly after the accident.
4. He acted like he was sick.
5. That was a kind act from my neighbor.
range
#516
noun, verb
A set of things between two limits; to include different amounts or types.
1. The store has a wide range of fresh fruit.
2. This jacket comes in a range of colors.
3. The price range is ten to twenty dollars.
4. These binoculars let us range over the valley.
5. The mountains range from low hills to snowy peaks.
quality
#517
noun, adjective
How good something is, or a good feature that someone or something has.
1. This shirt is good quality.
2. The hotel offers high-quality rooms.
3. We need to improve the quality of our work.
4. Fresh food is important for good health.
5. She has the quality of being very kind.
project
#518
noun, verb
A planned piece of work, or to plan and complete a piece of work.
1. Our school project is about animals.
2. She finished the project before dinner.
3. The workers started a new building project.
4. We are working on a project together.
5. The project will improve the local park.
round
#519
noun, adjective, verb, preposition, adverb
A time when something happens, or shaped like a circle.
1. We played three rounds of cards.
2. The children ran round the garden.
3. She bought a round table for the kitchen.
4. Please come round after school.
5. The nurse wrapped a bandage round his arm.
opportunity
#520
noun
A chance to do something useful, enjoyable, or important.
1. This job is a great opportunity for me.
2. We had an opportunity to meet new friends.
3. The school gives students many learning opportunities.
4. I missed the opportunity to buy fresh bread.
5. She took the opportunity to see a doctor.