Unit 50

Words 981–1000 · version, conversation, somebody, pound, magazine, shape

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  1. version

    #981

    noun

    A form of something that is different from another form.

    1. I have the latest version of this app.

    2. This recipe has a healthier version.

    3. We watched the movie version last night.

    4. Please send me the final version tomorrow.

    5. She bought a smaller version of the suitcase.

  2. conversation

    #982

    noun

    A talk between two or more people.

    1. We had a friendly conversation after dinner.

    2. I enjoyed our conversation about travel.

    3. She started a conversation with her new classmate.

    4. The manager had a conversation with my colleague.

    5. The doctor and patient had a quiet conversation.

  3. somebody

    #983

    pronoun

    an unknown or unnamed person

    1. Somebody left their bag on the bus.

    2. Somebody is waiting outside the door.

    3. Somebody called you while you were away.

    4. Somebody helped me carry the boxes.

    5. Somebody took my sandwich from the fridge.

  4. pound

    #984

    noun, verb

    A pound is a unit of money or weight; to pound means to hit hard.

    1. This book costs five pounds.

    2. I bought a pound of apples.

    3. She pounded the dough with her hands.

    4. The rain pounded on the roof.

    5. My heart was pounding after the race.

  5. magazine

    #985

    noun

    A thin book published regularly with articles, stories, and pictures.

    1. She reads a magazine every Sunday morning.

    2. I bought a travel magazine at the airport.

    3. This magazine has many beautiful food pictures.

    4. He found an old magazine under the sofa.

    5. Our teacher brought a science magazine to class.

  6. shape

    #986

    noun, verb

    the form of something; to make something have a particular form

    1. The table has a strange shape.

    2. Cut the bread into star shapes.

    3. The box was shaped like a heart.

    4. Exercise helps shape your body.

    5. The teacher shaped the clay into a bowl.

  7. sea

    #987

    noun

    A large area of salty water, usually partly surrounded by land.

    1. We swam in the sea during our holiday.

    2. The sea was calm this morning.

    3. They live in a small house by the sea.

    4. The boat crossed the sea in two days.

    5. We ate fresh fish from the sea.

  8. immediately

    #988

    adverb

    At once, without waiting or delay.

    1. Please call me immediately after you arrive.

    2. She immediately started her homework after dinner.

    3. The doctor immediately helped the injured boy.

    4. He immediately paid for the groceries.

    5. We immediately left the hotel when the alarm rang.

  9. welcome

    #989

    verb, adjective, noun

    to greet someone warmly or make them feel happy to be in a place

    1. We welcomed our new neighbors with fresh bread.

    2. The hotel welcomes guests from around the world.

    3. Her teacher welcomed her back to school.

    4. You are always welcome at our house.

    5. The warm soup was welcome after the long walk.

  10. smile

    #990

    noun, verb

    To make a happy expression with your mouth, or the expression itself.

    1. She smiled at me on the train.

    2. He gave me a warm smile.

    3. The baby smiled for the first time.

    4. Please smile for the school photo.

    5. The shop assistant smiled and helped me.

  11. communication

    #991

    noun

    The sharing of information, thoughts, or feelings with other people.

    1. Good communication helps families solve problems.

    2. Clear communication is important at work.

    3. We use communication to learn in class.

    4. The doctor asked about communication problems.

    5. They had communication problems during the trip.

  12. agent

    #992

    noun

    A person or company that acts for another person or helps arrange something.

    1. The travel agent booked our hotel.

    2. Call your insurance agent after the accident.

    3. The secret agent followed the man.

    4. Our real estate agent showed us the house.

    5. The cleaning agent removed the stain.

  13. traditional

    #993

    adjective

    Following old customs, beliefs, or ways of doing things.

    1. They wore traditional clothes at the festival.

    2. We ate a traditional meal at home.

    3. She learned traditional dances at school.

    4. This shop sells traditional local food.

    5. He chose a traditional hotel near the village.

  14. replace

    #994

    verb

    to put a new thing or person in the place of another

    1. We need to replace the old sofa.

    2. She replaced the broken cup with a new one.

    3. The teacher replaced the missing student today.

    4. Please replace the batteries in the remote.

    5. They replaced our canceled flight with another.

  15. judge

    #995

    noun, verb

    To form an opinion about someone or something, or decide who wins a competition.

    1. The judge listened carefully to both lawyers.

    2. Do not judge people by their clothes.

    3. She judged the cooking contest at school.

    4. The judge gave him a fair sentence.

    5. We judged the cake the best one.

  16. herself

    #996

    pronoun

    Used to refer to a female person or girl already mentioned.

    1. She made herself a cup of tea.

    2. Maya taught herself to play guitar.

    3. She looked at herself in the mirror.

    4. The girl hurt herself while running.

    5. Anna bought herself a new coat.

  17. suddenly

    #997

    adverb

    In a quick and unexpected way.

    1. The lights suddenly went out.

    2. She suddenly started to cry.

    3. Suddenly, it began to rain.

    4. He suddenly felt sick at work.

    5. The dog suddenly ran into the street.

  18. generation

    #998

    noun

    All the people born and living at about the same time.

    1. Three generations live in this family home.

    2. This generation uses phones every day.

    3. My parents' generation liked different music.

    4. The new generation wants cleaner energy.

    5. The machine needs a new battery generation system.

  19. estimate

    #999

    noun, verb

    A number that is close to the real amount, or to guess this number.

    1. The builder gave us an estimate for repairs.

    2. Can you estimate the cost of dinner?

    3. The trip will take an estimated two hours.

    4. I estimate that ten people will come.

    5. The doctor estimated my recovery time.

  20. favorite

    #1000

    adjective, noun

    liked more than all the others

    1. Blue is my favorite color.

    2. What is your favorite food?

    3. She wore her favorite dress yesterday.

    4. This song is my favorite.

    5. Tom is my favorite teacher.

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