Unit 46

Words 901–920 · guess, fun, protect, resource, science, disease

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  1. guess

    #901

    noun, verb

    To give an answer without being sure, or an answer made without being sure.

    1. Can you guess what is in the box?

    2. I guess we should leave before it rains.

    3. She guessed the answer in class.

    4. Take a guess: how many apples are here?

    5. My guess is that he is still at work.

  2. fun

    #902

    noun, adjective

    Enjoyment or pleasure; enjoyable and amusing.

    1. We had fun at the beach yesterday.

    2. The game was fun for everyone.

    3. She has fun cooking dinner with her brother.

    4. The children had fun on the school trip.

    5. Let's find something fun to do tonight.

  3. protect

    #903

    verb

    to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger

    1. Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun.

    2. This case protects my phone from drops.

    3. Workers wear helmets to protect their heads.

    4. The vaccine protects children from serious illness.

    5. She protected her little brother from the dog.

  4. resource

    #904

    noun

    A useful supply of money, materials, time, or information.

    1. The school has few resources for new books.

    2. We used local resources to fix the house.

    3. The library is a useful resource for students.

    4. Save water because it is a valuable resource.

    5. The team shared resources during the difficult trip.

  5. science

    #905

    noun

    The study of the natural world through experiments and careful observation.

    1. She wants to study science at university.

    2. We learned about plants in science class.

    3. Science helps doctors find new treatments.

    4. He reads science books before bed.

    5. My sister works at a science museum.

  6. disease

    #906

    noun

    An illness that affects a person, animal, or plant.

    1. Heart disease runs in my family.

    2. The disease spread quickly through the village.

    3. Doctors found the disease early.

    4. This disease can affect young children.

    5. The farmer lost plants to disease.

  7. balance

    #907

    noun, verb

    a steady state, or the amount left in an account; to keep something steady or equal

    1. She checked the balance in her bank account.

    2. He lost his balance on the icy path.

    3. Try to balance the tray with both hands.

    4. I need a better balance between work and rest.

    5. The teacher balanced the books on one hand.

  8. damage

    #908

    noun, verb

    harm that makes something less useful, attractive, or strong

    1. The storm caused damage to our roof.

    2. Be careful not to damage the table.

    3. The car has serious damage after the crash.

    4. Water damage ruined the kitchen wall.

    5. The shop replaced my damaged headphones.

  9. basis

    #909

    noun

    the main reason, fact, or rule used to support something

    1. We meet on a regular basis.

    2. The school hired staff on a temporary basis.

    3. She chose the meal on the basis of price.

    4. The doctor treated him on the basis of his symptoms.

    5. Trust is the basis of our friendship.

  10. author

    #910

    noun

    A person who writes books, stories, or articles.

    1. The author wrote a popular mystery novel.

    2. I met the author at the bookshop.

    3. The author signed my new book.

    4. Our teacher invited a children's author.

    5. She wants to become an author someday.

  11. basic

    #911

    adjective, noun

    simple and necessary, without extra features or details

    1. I know the basic rules of the game.

    2. We learned basic English at school.

    3. This room has only basic furniture.

    4. The hotel offers basic rooms at low prices.

    5. She taught me the basics of cooking.

  12. encourage

    #912

    verb

    to give someone support or confidence to do something

    1. My parents encourage me to study hard.

    2. The teacher encouraged us to ask questions.

    3. Friends encouraged him after he lost the game.

    4. Doctors encourage patients to eat healthy food.

    5. Her manager encouraged her to apply for the job.

  13. hair

    #913

    noun

    The thin strands that grow on a person's head or body.

    1. She has long, dark hair.

    2. I washed my hair this morning.

    3. He got a haircut yesterday.

    4. There was hair in my soup.

    5. My hair gets wet in the rain.

  14. male

    #914

    noun, adjective

    A boy, man, or animal that is not female.

    1. The male lion protects his family.

    2. The doctor examined the male patient.

    3. A male teacher opened the classroom door.

    4. The shop sells male and female shirts.

    5. The male dog is friendly with children.

  15. operate

    #915

    verb

    to control, use, or make a machine or system work

    1. She operates the washing machine every Saturday.

    2. Only trained doctors can operate this machine.

    3. The company operates buses across the city.

    4. The restaurant operates from ten until nine.

    5. He had surgery to operate on his knee.

  16. reflect

    #916

    verb

    To send back light, heat, or sound, or to show a quality or feeling.

    1. The lake reflects the mountains in the morning.

    2. Her face reflected the light from the window.

    3. The clean floor reflects the kitchen lights.

    4. His smile reflects how happy he feels.

    5. The report reflects what students told us.

  17. exercise

    #917

    noun, verb

    Physical activity that keeps your body healthy, or to use your body this way.

    1. I exercise every morning before breakfast.

    2. Walking is good exercise for your heart.

    3. The doctor gave me exercises for my back.

    4. We exercised at the gym after work.

    5. Students exercised their right to vote.

  18. useful

    #918

    adjective

    Helpful or good for a particular purpose or situation.

    1. This map is useful when we travel.

    2. A warm coat is useful in winter.

    3. These notes are useful for my test.

    4. The shop gave us useful cooking advice.

    5. Walking is useful for keeping healthy.

  19. restaurant

    #919

    noun

    A place where people pay to sit and eat meals.

    1. We had dinner at a small restaurant.

    2. That restaurant serves fresh fish every day.

    3. The restaurant was full after work.

    4. Our school restaurant sells cheap lunches.

    5. We found a nice restaurant near the hotel.

  20. income

    #920

    noun

    Money that a person or business regularly receives from work or other sources.

    1. Her monthly income comes from her job.

    2. His income is high enough to buy a house.

    3. The shop lost income during the winter.

    4. They need extra income for school costs.

    5. The farm provides income for our family.

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