Unit 45

Words 881–900 · fly, document, pattern, application, hot, obviously

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  1. fly

    #881

    verb, noun

    To move through the air, or a small insect with two wings.

    1. Birds fly south in the winter.

    2. We flew to Paris last summer.

    3. The plane flies every morning.

    4. A fly landed on my food.

    5. Time flies when we have fun.

  2. document

    #882

    noun, verb

    A paper or computer file that gives information or proves something.

    1. Please bring your travel documents to the airport.

    2. She signed the document at the bank.

    3. The teacher gave us a document to read.

    4. He documented the damage with his phone.

    5. The doctor documented her symptoms after the visit.

  3. pattern

    #883

    noun

    A repeated design, way of doing something, or regular form.

    1. She wore a dress with a flower pattern.

    2. I noticed a pattern in his daily routine.

    3. The teacher showed us a pattern of numbers.

    4. This weather pattern may bring rain tomorrow.

    5. The doctor asked about my sleep pattern.

  4. application

    #884

    noun

    A formal request for a job, place, or service.

    1. I sent my job application yesterday.

    2. Her application for college was accepted.

    3. Please fill out the application form.

    4. We made an application for a visa.

    5. This cream has many applications.

  5. hot

    #885

    adjective

    having a high temperature; feeling very warm

    1. The soup is too hot to eat.

    2. It was hot outside, so we drank water.

    3. Please turn off the hot water.

    4. She touched the hot pan and burned her hand.

    5. This restaurant serves hot chicken sandwiches.

  6. obviously

    #886

    adverb

    Used to say that something is easy to see, understand, or know.

    1. Obviously, she is feeling much better today.

    2. He was obviously tired after the long trip.

    3. Obviously, you need an umbrella today.

    4. She obviously forgot her homework again.

    5. This soup is obviously too hot to eat.

  7. unclear

    #887

    adjective

    Difficult to understand, see, hear, or know exactly.

    1. The instructions are unclear to me.

    2. His answer was unclear during the meeting.

    3. The picture is unclear because it is dark.

    4. The doctor gave an unclear explanation.

    5. The soup has an unclear taste.

  8. bill

    #888

    noun, verb

    A bill is a request for payment, or a proposal for a new law.

    1. The waiter brought us the bill after dinner.

    2. I paid the electricity bill yesterday.

    3. The hotel bill was higher than expected.

    4. The doctor billed my insurance company for the visit.

    5. Parliament passed the new bill last week.

  9. search

    #889

    verb, noun

    to look carefully for someone or something

    1. I searched my bag for my keys.

    2. We searched online for a cheap hotel.

    3. The police searched the car carefully.

    4. She searched for her name on the list.

    5. The search for fresh food took hours.

  10. separate

    #890

    verb, adjective

    to keep things apart or not joined; not together with other things

    1. Please separate the clean clothes from the dirty ones.

    2. We separate the eggs before mixing the cake.

    3. The teacher separated the two noisy students.

    4. My office is separate from the main building.

    5. We sat at separate tables with our friends.

  11. central

    #891

    adjective, noun

    In the middle or most important part of something.

    1. The central table holds fresh flowers.

    2. Our central office is near the station.

    3. The central heating stopped last night.

    4. The central idea is easy to understand.

    5. We met in the central square after lunch.

  12. career

    #892

    noun

    The work and jobs someone has during their working life.

    1. She wants a career in medicine.

    2. He started his career after college.

    3. My sister is planning her career.

    4. Her acting career began in London.

    5. The course helps students choose careers.

  13. anyway

    #893

    adverb

    Despite what was said or happened; used to return to the main point or continue.

    1. It was raining, but we went anyway.

    2. Anyway, what time does the train leave?

    3. I was tired, but I finished my homework anyway.

    4. She forgot her lunch, so I shared mine anyway.

    5. The shop was closing, but we went in anyway.

  14. speech

    #894

    noun

    A talk given to a group, or the ability to speak clearly.

    1. She gave a short speech at the wedding.

    2. He is preparing a speech for school.

    3. The president's speech was on the radio.

    4. Her speech became clearer after the lesson.

    5. The doctor checked his speech after the accident.

  15. dog

    #895

    noun

    An animal often kept as a pet and trained to help people.

    1. The dog is sleeping beside the front door.

    2. She takes her dog for a walk.

    3. Please feed the dog before school.

    4. The guide dog helped the blind man cross.

    5. They found a stray dog near the station.

  16. officer

    #896

    noun

    A person whose job is to keep people safe or enforce the law.

    1. The officer helped us cross the busy street.

    2. The police officer stopped the car near our house.

    3. She spoke to an officer at the airport.

    4. The officer checked our bags before the flight.

    5. My uncle is an army officer in the city.

  17. throughout

    #897

    preposition, adverb

    In every part of a place or during the whole of a time period.

    1. It rained throughout the night.

    2. She smiled throughout the whole meeting.

    3. The children played throughout the house.

    4. We traveled throughout the country by train.

    5. He stayed calm throughout his long journey.

  18. oil

    #898

    noun, verb

    A thick liquid from the ground or plants, used for fuel, cooking, or machines.

    1. Add a little oil to the hot pan.

    2. The car needs oil before our trip.

    3. Olive oil makes this salad taste better.

    4. They found oil under the sea.

    5. She oiled the door so it stopped squeaking.

  19. dress

    #899

    noun, verb

    A one-piece garment for the body, or to put on clothes for a special occasion.

    1. She wore a blue dress to the party.

    2. I bought a new dress yesterday.

    3. Please dress the baby before we go.

    4. He dressed quickly for work this morning.

    5. The children dressed up as animals for school.

  20. profit

    #900

    noun, verb

    Money made after paying the costs of running a business.

    1. The shop made a good profit last year.

    2. The company wants to increase its profits.

    3. We sold the cakes for a small profit.

    4. The farmer profited from selling fresh vegetables.

    5. She profited from her friend's helpful advice.

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