Unit 52
Words 1021–1040 · warm, count, scene, writer, content, prevent
warm
#1021adjective, verb, noun
slightly hot; to make something warmer; friendly and kind
The soup is still warm, so you can eat it now.
Please warm the milk before giving it to the baby.
We wore warm coats during our winter trip to Canada.
She gave me a warm smile when I arrived at work.
The warm afternoon made everyone want to sit outside.
count
#1022verb, noun
To include someone or something, or to find the total number of things.
Please count the plates before dinner starts.
You can count on Maria to help with the project.
The teacher counted the students before the bus left.
I counted three bags of rice in the shopping cart.
Every vote counts when people choose a new leader.
scene
#1023noun
a place and the people or events seen there, especially in a film, play, or real situation
The opening scene of the movie takes place at a busy airport.
Police arrived quickly after a car accident at the scene.
The children made a funny scene in the supermarket yesterday.
Our teacher described a quiet beach scene in her story.
He left the scene when his friends started arguing.
writer
#1024noun
A person who writes books, stories, articles, or other texts.
The writer published her first novel last year.
My favorite writer creates exciting stories about travel.
The newspaper writer interviewed the mayor yesterday.
Our teacher invited a children's writer to speak at school.
The writer worked quietly in a café all morning.
content
#1025noun, adjective, verb
The ideas, information, or material inside something; happy and satisfied; to make someone happy.
The content of this box is a surprise for you.
Please check the contents of your bag before leaving.
The teacher shared useful online content with the class.
The soup has a high salt content, so eat less.
After dinner, the baby was content and fell asleep.
prevent
#1026verb
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
Wearing a seat belt can prevent serious injuries in a car accident.
Please close the window to prevent the rain from coming inside.
The teacher moved the bags to prevent students from tripping.
Regular exercise may help prevent heart disease later in life.
We left early to prevent traffic from making us late.
safe
#1027adjective, noun
Protected from danger, harm, or loss; a strong metal box for keeping valuable things.
Always wear a helmet to stay safe while riding your bike.
Is this chicken safe to eat after three days in the fridge?
The children are safe at home with their grandmother.
Please keep your passport and money in the hotel safe.
The firefighters brought everyone to a safe place.
invite
#1028verb
to ask someone to come to an event, place, or activity
We invited our neighbors to dinner on Saturday.
Can I invite my friend over after school?
The teacher invited the students to join the science club.
My manager invited me to a meeting about the new project.
They invited us out for coffee after the train arrived.
mix
#1029noun, verb
To combine things together, or a combination of different things.
Mix the flour and eggs in a large bowl.
I like this mix of sweet and salty snacks.
She mixed the blue and yellow paints to make green.
The teacher mixed students from different classes for the activity.
Mix the medicine with water before you drink it.
element
#1030noun
one part of something larger, or a simple substance found in nature
Trust is an important element in every good friendship.
The course includes an element of practical training.
Water is made from the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
The chef added fresh elements to the traditional recipe.
The game has several fun elements for children to enjoy.
effective
#1031adjective
Working well and producing the result you want
Regular exercise is an effective way to stay healthy.
This medicine is effective against headaches.
The teacher used an effective method to explain the difficult lesson.
We need an effective plan to finish the work on time.
The new cleaner is effective at removing grease from pans.
correct
#1032adjective, verb
Right or free from mistakes; to change something so it becomes right.
Please check that the address is correct before sending the package.
The teacher corrected my spelling mistake after class.
Is this the correct train for the city center?
She gave me the correct change at the checkout.
The doctor corrected my treatment after hearing about my new symptoms.
medical
#1033adjective
Connected with medicine, doctors, hospitals, or treating illness
She has a medical appointment with her doctor tomorrow morning.
The school keeps medical records for every student.
He bought medical supplies for his injured brother.
You need medical insurance before traveling abroad.
The medical team helped the runner after the race.
admit
#1034verb
to say that something is true, especially when you do not want to
She admitted that she had taken the last cookie.
He admitted making a mistake in the report.
The nurse admitted him to the hospital after the accident.
This ticket admits one adult to the museum.
The school admits new students every September.
beat
#1035verb, noun
To defeat someone or something, or to hit repeatedly; a regular rhythm or strong feeling.
Our team beat the champions in yesterday’s final game.
I beat the eggs before adding them to the cake mixture.
She beat the drum while the children danced around her.
We beat the traffic by leaving home before seven o’clock.
My heart was beating fast after climbing the stairs.
telephone
#1036noun, verb
a device used to talk to someone in another place
I need to make a telephone call before dinner.
She answered the telephone while cooking lunch.
Please telephone me when you arrive at the hotel.
The doctor telephoned my mother with the test results.
We ordered a pizza by telephone last night.
copy
#1037noun, verb
A copy is something made to look exactly like another thing, or the act of making one.
Please make a copy of this document for everyone.
I copied the recipe into my notebook before cooking dinner.
She keeps a spare copy of her passport in her bag.
The children copied their teacher's dance moves in the classroom.
This painting is a beautiful copy of a famous original.
committee
#1038noun
A group of people chosen to plan, discuss, or decide something.
The committee meets every Monday to discuss local community projects.
The school committee chose a date for the summer festival.
A hiring committee interviewed three candidates for the new job.
The committee agreed to spend less money on office supplies.
Our travel committee planned the hotel and transport for the group.
aware
#1039adjective
Knowing about something or noticing what is happening around you.
Are you aware of the changes to tomorrow's travel plans?
Please be aware of cars when you cross this busy road.
I was not aware that the shop closed so early.
The doctor made me aware of the health risks of smoking.
She became aware of a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
advice
#1040noun
An opinion about what someone should do.
Can you give me some advice about my new job?
My doctor gave me advice about eating less sugar.
She asked her teacher for advice before the important test.
We followed our guide's advice and took the earlier train.
Thanks for your advice; I chose the blue jacket.