Unit 53

Words 1041–1060 · handle, glass, trial, stress, radio, administration

  1. handle

    #1041

    verb, noun

    To deal with something; also, the part of an object that you hold.

    1. She handles customer questions politely at work every day.

    2. Can you handle this heavy box with both hands?

    3. He handled the difficult situation very calmly.

    4. Please turn the door handle slowly.

    5. The suitcase has a broken handle.

  2. glass

    #1042

    noun

    A clear, hard material used for windows and containers, or a drinking container.

    1. Please pour me a glass of water.

    2. She dropped the glass and broke it on the kitchen floor.

    3. The shop has large glass windows at the front.

    4. He cleaned his glasses before reading the menu.

    5. The glass in this door is very thick.

  3. trial

    #1043

    noun, verb

    A test of something new, or a formal court process to decide if someone is guilty.

    1. The free trial lets you use the app for one month.

    2. The doctor suggested a trial of a different medicine.

    3. The cooking trial helped us choose the best recipe.

    4. She won the tennis trial and joined the school team.

    5. The court trial lasted three days before the judge decided.

  4. stress

    #1044

    noun, verb

    Pressure or worry caused by problems; to give special importance to something.

    1. I am under a lot of stress at work.

    2. Listening to music helps me relieve stress after work.

    3. The teacher stressed the importance of washing your hands.

    4. The doctor said stress was causing my headaches.

    5. Heavy traffic puts stress on the bridge during rush hour.

  5. radio

    #1045

    noun

    A device or service for listening to broadcasts and music.

    1. I listen to the radio while making breakfast.

    2. The radio station plays music during my morning drive.

    3. We heard the weather forecast on the radio before leaving.

    4. Please turn the radio down; I am studying for an exam.

    5. The mechanic fixed the car radio after our long trip.

  6. administration

    #1046

    noun

    The work of managing an organization, business, or government.

    1. The school administration sent an email to all parents.

    2. The new administration plans to improve public transport.

    3. She works in the administration department at our company.

    4. The nurse supervised the administration of the patient's medicine.

    5. Good administration keeps the hospital running smoothly.

  7. complex

    #1047

    adjective, noun

    made of many connected parts; a group of buildings or related things

    1. This math problem is too complex for young children.

    2. The human body is a complex system of organs.

    3. We live in a large apartment complex near the city center.

    4. The chef prepared a complex meal with many different flavors.

    5. The new machine has a complex design, but it works well.

  8. text

    #1048

    noun, verb

    Written words, or a short message sent by phone.

    1. I'll text you when I arrive at the station.

    2. She texted her mother to say she got home safely.

    3. I received a text from my doctor this morning.

    4. Please read the text carefully before answering the questions.

    5. The teacher asked us to discuss the text in pairs.

  9. context

    #1049

    noun

    The situation and information that help you understand something.

    1. You need to understand the context before judging her words.

    2. The teacher explained the historical context of the story.

    3. That joke sounds rude when it is taken out of context.

    4. Please give me some context about this problem at work.

    5. The doctor asked for more context about my stomach pain.

  10. ride

    #1050

    noun, verb

    to travel on something, or a journey in a vehicle or on an animal

    1. I ride my bike to work every morning.

    2. She rides the bus to school every day.

    3. Can you give me a ride home after dinner?

    4. The children are riding horses at the farm.

    5. We took a short boat ride after lunch.

  11. directly

    #1051

    adverb

    in a straight or clear way, without stopping or using someone else

    1. Please speak directly to the manager about your problem.

    2. The train goes directly from London to Manchester.

    3. You can email me directly if you have any questions.

    4. She looked directly at her friend and smiled.

    5. The doctor spoke directly about the risks of the treatment.

  12. heavy

    #1052

    adjective, adverb

    weighing a lot; using or carrying more force than usual

    1. This box is too heavy for me to carry alone.

    2. Heavy rain flooded several streets during the night.

    3. She has a heavy bag full of books for school.

    4. The doctor told him to avoid heavy lifting for a week.

    5. We ate a heavy meal before the long train journey.

  13. remove

    #1053

    verb

    to take something away from a place or person

    1. Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

    2. The doctor removed the bandage from my arm.

    3. Please remove the old files from your computer.

    4. The shop removed the broken toy from the shelf.

    5. This cream helps remove small marks from your skin.

  14. conduct

    #1054

    noun, verb

    to organize and carry out an activity; or the way someone behaves

    1. The company will conduct a survey about customer service.

    2. The police are conducting an investigation into the accident.

    3. Our teacher praised the students for their excellent conduct.

    4. The doctor conducted several tests before giving me the results.

    5. The guide conducted us through the old castle.

  15. equipment

    #1055

    noun

    The tools, machines, and other things needed for a particular activity or job.

    1. The gym has enough equipment for everyone to exercise safely.

    2. Please check the safety equipment before starting the job.

    3. We bought new kitchen equipment for our small restaurant.

    4. Each piece of equipment needs regular cleaning and careful storage.

    5. Camping equipment can be expensive, so we borrowed a tent.

  16. otherwise

    #1056

    adverb,conjunction

    Used to say what happens if something is not done or to mean in a different way.

    1. Hurry up, otherwise we will miss the train.

    2. I thought the film was funny, but my sister felt otherwise.

    3. You should take an umbrella; otherwise, you might get wet.

    4. The restaurant was full, so we ate somewhere else instead.

    5. I need to rest today; otherwise, my cold may get worse.

  17. title

    #1057

    noun, verb

    A name of a book, film, job, or person; to give something a name or position.

    1. What is the title of your favorite book?

    2. She got a new job title at work.

    3. The film's title was hard to remember.

    4. He won the world title in boxing last year.

    5. The museum titled the painting Morning Light.

  18. extra

    #1058

    adjective, noun, adverb

    More than usual, needed, or expected; an additional person or thing.

    1. Would you like extra cheese on your pizza?

    2. I brought an extra jacket because the evening might be cold.

    3. The teacher gave us extra time to finish the test.

    4. We paid extra for a room with a sea view.

    5. She earns extra money by walking her neighbor's dog.

  19. executive

    #1059

    noun, adjective

    A manager with high responsibility, or relating to senior management.

    1. The company executive met the workers before the meeting.

    2. She hopes to become an executive after many years of hard work.

    3. An executive assistant booked his flight and hotel for the business trip.

    4. The executive team decided to open a new shop downtown.

    5. The school hired an executive director to manage its daily work.

  20. chair

    #1060

    noun, verb

    A seat with a back, usually for one person; to lead a meeting or committee.

    1. Please put the chair next to the table.

    2. She sat in a chair by the window and read.

    3. There were not enough chairs for all the guests.

    4. The doctor asked me to sit in the chair.

    5. Mr. Lee will chair the meeting tomorrow morning.

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