Unit 35

Words 681–700 · respect, various, catch, thus, skill, attempt

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respect
#681
noun, verb
To treat someone politely and kindly, or to admire someone for their qualities.
1. Please respect your parents and teachers.
2. We should respect other people's feelings.
3. Everyone respects our new team leader.
4. The students respected their teacher's advice.
5. Please respect the museum rules.
various
#682
adjective
Different from each other, or of several different kinds.
1. She tried various dishes at the restaurant.
2. We saw various animals at the zoo.
3. The teacher used various games in class.
4. He bought various clothes for his trip.
5. Various friends called me after my accident.
catch
#683
verb, noun
To stop and hold something moving, or to get on a bus or train.
1. Can you catch the ball?
2. I caught the bus to work.
3. She caught a cold last week.
4. We caught a fish for dinner.
5. He caught the waiter’s attention.
thus
#684
adverb
in this way, or because of this
1. She studied hard and thus passed the test.
2. The road was closed, thus we took a train.
3. He forgot his umbrella and thus got wet.
4. The shop was busy, thus we waited outside.
5. The doctor found an infection and thus gave medicine.
skill
#685
noun
An ability to do something well, usually because you have learned and practiced it.
1. Cooking is an important skill for everyone.
2. She has good computer skills.
3. He learned the skill of swimming.
4. The job needs good communication skills.
5. My brother is skilled at fixing bikes.
attempt
#686
noun, verb
An effort to do or achieve something, especially when it may be difficult.
1. She made an attempt to open the jar.
2. He attempted to fix the broken chair.
3. The student attempted the difficult math problem.
4. We attempted to catch the early train.
5. The doctor attempted to stop the bleeding.
son
#687
noun
A male child in relation to his parents.
1. Their son is playing in the garden.
2. My son started school last year.
3. Her son works at a local shop.
4. We bought our son a birthday cake.
5. His son was sick in bed yesterday.
simple
#688
adjective
Easy to understand, do, or use; not complicated.
1. This recipe is simple and quick to make.
2. She wore a simple black dress.
3. The teacher gave us a simple question.
4. We need a simple hotel near the station.
5. He explained the problem in simple words.
medium
#689
adjective, noun
Middle in size, amount, or level; a way to communicate
1. She bought a medium shirt at the store.
2. Please cook my steak medium, not well-done.
3. Heat the soup over medium heat.
4. Video calls are a useful medium for friends.
5. The artist chose oil as her medium.
average
#690
noun, adjective, verb
The usual amount or level; to be usual or typical.
1. The average family has two children.
2. His test score was above average.
3. I usually walk an average of three miles.
4. The average price of lunch is ten dollars.
5. She averages seven hours of sleep.
stock
#691
noun, verb, adjective
A supply of goods, company shares, or items kept ready for sale or use.
1. The store has plenty of stock today.
2. The shop sold out of stock quickly.
3. She bought stock in a technology company.
4. We stock fresh bread every morning.
5. The kitchen has enough stock for dinner.
management
#692
noun
The process of controlling or organizing people, money, or work.
1. Good time management helps me finish my homework.
2. The store management thanked us for our help.
3. She studied hotel management at college.
4. Stress management can improve your health.
5. The team discussed money management after dinner.
character
#693
noun
A person in a story, movie, or play.
1. My favorite character is a funny detective.
2. The main character lives in a small village.
3. She played a character in the school play.
4. The movie has many interesting characters.
5. His character changed after the difficult journey.
bed
#694
noun, verb
A piece of furniture for sleeping, or to put something carefully in a place.
1. I go to bed at ten o'clock.
2. The baby is sleeping in her bed.
3. We need a bigger bed for our room.
4. He stayed in bed because he felt sick.
5. Please bed the plants in the garden.
hit
#695
verb, noun
to touch someone or something hard, or to reach a place or target
1. The ball hit the window this morning.
2. She hit her head on the door.
3. We hit heavy traffic on the way home.
4. The boxer hit his opponent in the stomach.
5. That song was a big hit last summer.
establish
#696
verb
to create or start something that will continue for a long time
1. They established a new school in our town.
2. She established a good relationship with her neighbors.
3. The doctor established the cause of his pain.
4. We established a meeting time for tomorrow.
5. The chef established a popular restaurant downtown.
indeed
#697
adverb
Used to emphasize that something is true or to agree with someone.
1. That cake is indeed delicious.
2. The hotel was indeed very clean.
3. Indeed, I can help you with that.
4. She did indeed pass her school test.
5. Indeed, the bus left on time.
final
#698
adjective, noun
Last in a series, or the last part of an event or competition.
1. This is our final chance to buy tickets.
2. We made the final decision after lunch.
3. The final exam starts next Monday.
4. The team won the final game.
5. Please pay the final bill before leaving.
economy
#699
noun
The way money, jobs, and trade work in a country or area.
1. The economy is growing this year.
2. The war damaged the local economy.
3. A strong economy creates more jobs.
4. We chose this car for better fuel economy.
5. Cooking at home helps the family economy.
fit
#700
verb, adjective, noun
To be the right size or shape; healthy and physically strong; a sudden strong feeling or illness.
1. These shoes fit me very well.
2. Will this box fit under the bed?
3. She is fit enough to run five miles.
4. The children had a fit of laughter.
5. He had a fit after eating nuts.