Unit 33

Words 641–660 · recent, relate, official, financial, miss, art

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

recent
#641
adjective
Happening or existing not long ago.
1. I read a recent news story.
2. She bought a recent book by her favorite writer.
3. Our recent trip was very relaxing.
4. He talked about his recent job interview.
5. The doctor asked about my recent illness.
relate
#642
verb
to understand or show how people, things, or ideas are connected
1. I can relate to your problem.
2. This story relates to family life.
3. The doctor related my pain to stress.
4. She relates well to her new classmates.
5. Please relate the details to your manager.
official
#643
adjective, noun
Approved by a government or organization, or someone who represents it.
1. We need official permission to use this room.
2. The official school rules are easy to understand.
3. A government official visited our town yesterday.
4. Please check the official website before booking.
5. The match officials stopped the game.
financial
#644
adjective
Connected with money, business, or managing money.
1. The bank offered us financial advice.
2. She has serious financial problems.
3. Our financial plans changed after the move.
4. The company gave financial support to workers.
5. Good financial habits help you save money.
miss
#645
verb, noun
To fail to catch, see, hear, or attend something; or to feel sad because someone is away.
1. I missed the bus this morning.
2. Please call me if you miss dinner.
3. She missed two days of school.
4. He missed the ball and fell.
5. I miss my friends when I travel.
art
#646
noun
Creative work such as painting, music, or sculpture.
1. She loves art and visits museums often.
2. The children made art at school today.
3. This art looks beautiful in our living room.
4. He bought a small piece of art.
5. We saw ancient art during our trip.
campaign
#647
noun, verb
An organized effort to achieve a goal, often by advertising or asking for support.
1. The school started a campaign to collect books.
2. She joined a campaign for cleaner streets.
3. The company launched a new advertising campaign.
4. He campaigned for better bus services.
5. The health campaign encouraged people to wash hands.
private
#648
adjective, noun
For one person or group, not for everyone; a person who is not a public worker.
1. I need a private room for this meeting.
2. Please keep this private between us.
3. They have a private garden behind their house.
4. She goes to a private school nearby.
5. He works as a private doctor.
pause
#649
noun, verb
to stop for a short time before continuing
1. Let's pause the movie for a minute.
2. She paused before answering the question.
3. There was a short pause during the meeting.
4. The bus made a pause near the station.
5. Take a pause if your eyes hurt.
everyone
#650
pronoun
Every person in a group or all the people in a place.
1. Everyone is ready for the meeting.
2. Everyone in class knows the answer.
3. Everyone enjoyed the birthday cake.
4. Is everyone feeling better today?
5. Everyone brought a bag to the market.
forget
#651
verb
To fail to remember something or someone.
1. I often forget my keys at home.
2. She forgot to call her mother yesterday.
3. Please don't forget your lunch tomorrow.
4. He forgot his homework at home.
5. We forgot the tickets for the trip.
page
#652
noun, verb
One side of a sheet in a book, or to turn through a book quickly.
1. Please turn to page ten in your book.
2. I read three pages before going to sleep.
3. She wrote her name on the first page.
4. He paged the doctor after the patient felt worse.
5. I paged through the magazine on the train.
worry
#653
noun, verb
to feel nervous because something bad might happen
1. Don't worry about the test tomorrow.
2. My parents worry when I travel alone.
3. She is worried about her sick dog.
4. We had a lot of worries yesterday.
5. His worry kept him awake all night.
summer
#654
noun
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
1. We usually go swimming in summer.
2. The summer holidays start next week.
3. I worked at a hotel last summer.
4. Fresh strawberries are cheap in summer.
5. It was very hot last summer.
drink
#655
noun, verb
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it; a liquid that people drink.
1. I drink water after my morning walk.
2. She drank coffee before work.
3. Can I have a cold drink, please?
4. The children are drinking juice at lunch.
5. He does not drink alcohol when traveling.
opinion
#656
noun
What you think or feel about someone or something.
1. What is your opinion of this movie?
2. In my opinion, this soup needs more salt.
3. She asked for my opinion about her dress.
4. Everyone shared their opinions at the meeting.
5. The doctor gave his opinion about my health.
park
#657
noun, verb
A public place with grass and trees, or to leave a vehicle in a space.
1. The children are playing in the park.
2. We walked through the park after lunch.
3. There is a small park near my home.
4. I parked my car outside the school.
5. Please park your bike by the door.
represent
#658
verb
To speak or act for a person, group, or country.
1. She represents our school at sports events.
2. This painting represents life in the countryside.
3. These numbers represent our sales this month.
4. The red heart represents love and kindness.
5. The lawyer represented him in court yesterday.
key
#659
noun, adjective, verb
A small metal object that opens a lock; also very important or useful.
1. I left my keys on the kitchen table.
2. She used a key to open the door.
3. The key question is where to meet.
4. This key opens the back door.
5. He keyed the information into the computer.
inside
#660
adverb, preposition, noun
in or into the inner part of a place or thing
1. Come inside; it is raining outside.
2. It is warm inside the house.
3. Put your shoes inside the cupboard.
4. The inside of the box is empty.
5. We ate lunch inside the café.