Unit 36

Words 701–720 · guy, function, yesterday, image, size, behavior

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guy
#701
noun
A man or boy, often used informally for any person.
1. That guy works at my office.
2. I met a nice guy at school.
3. The guy at the shop helped me.
4. Those guys are waiting for the bus.
5. The pizza guy came to our door.
function
#702
noun, verb
the purpose of something, or to work in the right way
1. The main function of this button is to start.
2. This machine has several useful functions.
3. The heart's function is to pump blood.
4. The new manager will function as team leader.
5. My phone stopped functioning after it fell.
yesterday
#703
noun, adverb
The day before today.
1. I went shopping yesterday.
2. Yesterday was my first day at work.
3. We studied English yesterday.
4. She felt sick yesterday.
5. Did you call Tom yesterday?
image
#704
noun, verb
a picture or idea of what someone or something looks like
1. I saved the image on my phone.
2. The image shows a beautiful beach.
3. The teacher used an image in class.
4. This dress gives a modern image.
5. The doctor took an image of my knee.
size
#705
noun, verb
How large or small something is, or to choose something that fits.
1. What size shoes do you wear?
2. This shirt is the wrong size for me.
3. The box is the same size as mine.
4. Please size the cake for ten people.
5. The doctor checked the size of my swelling.
behavior
#706
noun
The way a person or animal acts, especially toward others.
1. His behavior at school is very good.
2. The dog showed strange behavior at the park.
3. Her behavior changed after she got sick.
4. The manager talked about his behavior at work.
5. Good behavior helps children make friends.
addition
#707
noun
Something added to make a group, amount, or place larger.
1. The new room is a useful addition.
2. We made an addition to our shopping list.
3. The teacher checked our addition problems.
4. The hotel offers free additions to breakfast.
5. The band welcomed two new additions.
determine
#708
verb
to find out or decide something after thinking or checking
1. We need to determine the best time.
2. The doctor determined the cause of her pain.
3. The test will determine your English level.
4. We determined the price before buying it.
5. The weather determined our travel plans.
station
#709
noun, verb
A place where trains, buses, or radio workers operate; to put equipment in one place.
1. We waited at the station for the train.
2. The bus leaves the station at nine.
3. She works at a radio station.
4. The nurse checked my station after lunch.
5. Please station the chairs near the door.
population
#710
noun
The number of people living in a place.
1. The city has a large population.
2. The population is growing every year.
3. Most of the population lives near the coast.
4. The doctor studied the local population.
5. The population of our school is 500 students.
fail
#711
verb, noun
To not succeed in doing something or to not pass a test.
1. I failed my driving test yesterday.
2. The oven failed, so dinner stayed cold.
3. She failed to call her mother.
4. Many students fail the math exam.
5. The shop failed to deliver my order.
environment
#712
noun
The air, water, land, and living things around people, animals, and plants.
1. We must protect the environment for our children.
2. This office provides a friendly working environment.
3. Plants grow well in a warm environment.
4. The school environment helps children learn.
5. Noise can harm your home environment.
production
#713
noun
The process of making goods, food, films, or other things.
1. The factory increased production this year.
2. The film production starts next month.
3. The farm has high egg production.
4. Production stopped when the machine broke.
5. This kitchen helps with food production.
contract
#714
noun, verb
A legal agreement, or to become smaller or tighter.
1. We signed a contract for the new apartment.
2. The company offered him a two-year contract.
3. Please read the contract before you sign it.
4. The cold made the metal contract slightly.
5. The doctor said my muscles were contracting.
player
#715
noun
A person who takes part in a game or sport.
1. The player kicked the ball into the goal.
2. She is a good player on our team.
3. Each player received a medal after the game.
4. The music player is next to my bed.
5. He became a key player in the company.
comment
#716
noun, verb
words that give an opinion or explain something
1. She made a helpful comment about my work.
2. Please leave a comment below the video.
3. His comment made everyone laugh.
4. The teacher commented on my spelling.
5. Many people commented on the new restaurant.
enter
#717
verb
to go into a place or begin taking part in something
1. Please enter the room quietly.
2. She entered her password on the computer.
3. We entered the competition last week.
4. The train entered the station at noon.
5. The doctor entered the patient's room.
occur
#718
verb
To happen, especially unexpectedly or at a particular time or place.
1. Accidents can occur at home.
2. The meeting occurred after lunch.
3. A problem occurred during the trip.
4. Headaches often occur after long workdays.
5. The same thought occurred to both friends.
alone
#719
adjective, adverb
without anyone else; separate from other people
1. She lives alone in a small apartment.
2. He was alone at home last night.
3. Please do not leave the child alone.
4. I traveled alone for the first time.
5. The students worked alone on the exercise.
significant
#720
adjective
important or large enough to matter
1. The medicine made a significant difference.
2. She made significant progress in English.
3. There was a significant drop in prices.
4. The storm caused significant damage.
5. He has a significant amount of work today.