Unit 27

Words 521–540 · road, accord, list, wish, therefore, wear

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road
#521
noun
a way for cars, buses, and people to travel between places
1. We crossed the road near our house.
2. The bus travels along this busy road.
3. Turn left at the end of the road.
4. They stopped by the roadside for lunch.
5. The road was covered with snow yesterday.
accord
#522
noun, verb
An agreement, or to give someone what they need or want.
1. The two teams reached an accord yesterday.
2. The countries signed a peace accord.
3. The plan accords with our school rules.
4. The award was accorded to the brave nurse.
5. The hotel accorded us a warm welcome.
list
#523
noun, verb
a group of names or things, or to write them down
1. I made a shopping list before going to the store.
2. Her name is on the guest list.
3. Please list the foods you bought.
4. The teacher listed three rules for the class.
5. We made a list of places to visit.
wish
#524
verb, noun
To want something to happen or have something, especially when it seems unlikely.
1. I wish you a happy birthday.
2. I wish I had more free time.
3. She wishes for a new bicycle.
4. We wished them good luck before the test.
5. He made a wish before blowing out candles.
therefore
#525
adverb
For that reason; because of something just mentioned.
1. It was raining; therefore, we stayed home.
2. She studied hard and therefore passed the test.
3. The store was closed; therefore, we went home.
4. He felt sick and therefore missed school.
5. The road was blocked; therefore, the bus stopped.
wear
#526
verb, noun
to have clothes, shoes, or something on your body
1. I wear jeans to work every day.
2. She is wearing a red dress tonight.
3. He wore a warm coat in winter.
4. These shoes wear out quickly.
5. The table has a small wear mark.
fund
#527
noun, verb
Money saved or provided for a particular purpose; to provide money for something.
1. The school raised funds for new books.
2. We need to fund our trip this summer.
3. The company funded a new health project.
4. She used a fund to pay medical bills.
5. They started a fund for their friend.
rest
#528
noun, verb
to stop working or moving so your body can become less tired; the remaining part of something
1. I need to rest after work.
2. We rested under a tree at lunch.
3. The rest of the cake is in the fridge.
4. Please rest your feet on this chair.
5. She took a short rest before class.
kid
#529
noun, verb
A child, or to treat someone as less important than they are.
1. The kids are playing in the garden.
2. That kid sits next to me at school.
3. We took our kids to the beach.
4. The kid asked for ice cream.
5. Do not kid yourself about the test.
industry
#530
noun
The businesses and companies that produce a particular product or service.
1. She works in the fashion industry.
2. The film industry employs many people.
3. Our country has a strong tourist industry.
4. The food industry makes many products.
5. He wants a job in the music industry.
education
#531
noun
The process of learning at school, college, or through study and training.
1. Education helps children learn important skills.
2. She got a good education in London.
3. The company provides education for new workers.
4. His education helped him find a better job.
5. Parents should talk about education at home.
measure
#532
noun, verb
To find the size, amount, or level of something, or an action taken to solve a problem.
1. Please measure the table for the new cloth.
2. The doctor measured my temperature.
3. We measured the flour before making the cake.
4. The school took measures to keep children safe.
5. The shop measured the curtains for our window.
kill
#533
verb, noun
To cause a person, animal, or plant to die.
1. The soldiers killed the enemy in battle.
2. Too much sun can kill this small plant.
3. We killed time at the airport café.
4. That joke killed everyone at the party.
5. This headache is killing me today.
serve
#534
verb, noun
to give food, help, or a product to someone; to work as a waiter
1. They serve breakfast from seven to ten.
2. She served dinner to her family.
3. The shop serves customers until five.
4. He served in the army for two years.
5. The doctor served the patient quickly.
likely
#535
adjective, adverb
Probably true or likely to happen.
1. It is likely to rain this afternoon.
2. She is likely to arrive late today.
3. Which color is most likely to sell?
4. He will likely call after work.
5. Colds are likely in winter.
certainly
#536
adverb
used to say something is definitely true or to politely agree
1. She is certainly the best student here.
2. I will certainly call you tonight.
3. “Can you help me?” “Certainly!”
4. This soup is certainly too hot.
5. He certainly knows the way to the station.
national
#537
adjective
Relating to a whole country or its people.
1. The national team won the football game.
2. We celebrate a national holiday tomorrow.
3. She reads the national news every morning.
4. The national museum is near our hotel.
5. He won a national cooking competition.
itself
#538
pronoun
Used to show that a thing does something alone or refers to the same thing.
1. The door opened by itself.
2. The machine turns itself off at night.
3. The cat cleaned itself after dinner.
4. The book itself is very easy to read.
5. The shop itself was small but friendly.
teach
#539
verb
to help someone learn how to do something
1. She teaches English at a local school.
2. My father taught me how to cook.
3. Can you teach me to ride a bike?
4. The nurse taught us how to wash our hands.
5. He is teaching his dog to sit.
field
#540
noun, verb
An open area of land, or a subject of study or work.
1. The children are playing soccer in the field.
2. The farmer works in the fields every day.
3. Science was my favorite field at school.
4. She works in the medical field.
5. The team fielded questions after the game.