Unit 56

Words 1101–1120 · progress, truth, nobody, examine, lay, speed

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  1. progress

    #1101

    noun, verb

    Movement toward a better or more advanced state, or the act of developing gradually.

    1. The new medicine helped her make good progress.

    2. We are making progress on our school project.

    3. His English has improved greatly over the past year.

    4. The builders progressed quickly after the rain stopped.

    5. She is progressing well after her knee operation.

  2. truth

    #1102

    noun

    The facts about something, rather than what someone thinks or says.

    1. Please tell me the truth about what happened yesterday.

    2. The truth is that we cannot afford a new car.

    3. She finally found out the truth about her missing passport.

    4. He always tells the truth, even when it is difficult.

    5. The doctor helped me face the truth about my unhealthy diet.

  3. nobody

    #1103

    pronoun

    Not one person; no person at all.

    1. Nobody knows where the missing keys are.

    2. Nobody came to the party because of the storm.

    3. Nobody in my class finished the difficult test early.

    4. Nobody answered the phone when I called the office.

    5. There was nobody at the station when our train arrived.

  4. examine

    #1104

    verb

    to look at something carefully to learn about it or find a problem

    1. The doctor examined my knee and asked if it hurt.

    2. The mechanic examined the car before giving us a price.

    3. Students examined the leaves during their science lesson.

    4. Please examine the shirt carefully before buying it.

    5. The police examined the broken window for clues.

  5. lay

    #1105

    verb

    to put something down gently or carefully

    1. Please lay the baby on the bed for a nap.

    2. She laid the plates on the kitchen table.

    3. The hen lays an egg every morning.

    4. He laid his jacket over the chair at work.

    5. The doctor told me to lay still during the examination.

  6. speed

    #1106

    noun, verb

    How fast someone or something moves; to move faster.

    1. The train picked up speed after leaving the station.

    2. Please slow down; you are driving at a dangerous speed.

    3. The children ran at full speed across the playground.

    4. This internet connection is fast enough for online classes.

    5. The chef speeds up dinner by preparing the vegetables first.

  7. politics

    #1107

    noun

    The activities and ideas involved in governing a country or group.

    1. We do not talk about politics at family dinners.

    2. She is interested in politics and follows the news every day.

    3. Office politics can make teamwork difficult.

    4. The students discussed local politics in their class.

    5. My friends started arguing about politics during the long train journey.

  8. reply

    #1108

    noun, verb

    To answer someone or something by speaking, writing, or doing something.

    1. Please reply to my message when you get home.

    2. He replied that he would arrive after lunch.

    3. The shop replied to my complaint and offered a refund.

    4. She waited all day for a reply from the hotel.

    5. My doctor replied to my question about the new medicine.

  9. display

    #1109

    noun, verb

    to show something clearly, or a place where things are shown

    1. The museum displays beautiful paintings from around the world.

    2. Her phone display is too dark to read outside.

    3. The shop displayed its best products near the entrance.

    4. The children displayed their science projects at school.

    5. The patient displayed signs of improvement after treatment.

  10. transfer

    #1110

    noun, verb

    To move something or someone from one person, place, or account to another.

    1. Please transfer the money to my bank account today.

    2. She transferred to a different school last year.

    3. We need to transfer buses at the next stop.

    4. The nurse transferred the patient to a quieter room.

    5. He is transferring the soup into a clean bowl.

  11. perfect

    #1111

    adjective, noun, verb

    Completely correct, suitable, or without any mistakes or problems.

    1. This sunny day is perfect for a picnic in the park.

    2. She found the perfect dress for her sister's wedding.

    3. The soup needs more salt to make it perfect.

    4. He practiced every day until he perfected his tennis serve.

    5. The hotel room was perfect for our family of four.

  12. slightly

    #1112

    adverb

    A little, but not very much.

    1. The soup is slightly too hot to eat.

    2. Please move the chair slightly to the left.

    3. My new shoes are slightly uncomfortable.

    4. The train was slightly delayed because of heavy rain.

    5. She felt slightly tired after the long walk home.

  13. overall

    #1113

    adjective, adverb, noun

    Including everything, or considering everything together rather than one part.

    1. Overall, the trip was enjoyable despite the rainy weather.

    2. The overall cost of the meal was lower than expected.

    3. She was happy with the overall result of her school project.

    4. The doctor said his overall health was good.

    5. Overall, our team worked well together during the busy week.

  14. intend

    #1114

    verb

    to plan or mean to do something

    1. I intend to finish my homework before dinner.

    2. We intend to visit our grandparents next weekend.

    3. She intended to buy some fruit, but the shop was closed.

    4. The company intends to hire more workers this year.

    5. He is intending to eat healthier meals after his checkup.

  15. user

    #1115

    noun

    A person who uses a product, service, computer, or website.

    1. Each user needs a separate password for the online banking service.

    2. The app helps users find nearby restaurants and order food.

    3. The new computer is easy for first-time users to operate.

    4. The library asked users to return their books on time.

    5. The website collects feedback from users after each visit.

  16. respond

    #1116

    verb

    to answer or react to something that someone says, asks, or does

    1. Please respond to my message when you have time.

    2. She responded politely when the customer asked for help.

    3. The doctor responded quickly when the patient felt worse.

    4. How did your friends respond to the surprise party?

    5. The hotel responded to our complaint and changed our room.

  17. dinner

    #1117

    noun

    The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.

    1. We usually have dinner at seven o'clock.

    2. I cooked dinner for my friends last night.

    3. Let's meet for dinner after work.

    4. The hotel includes breakfast, but dinner costs extra.

    5. She felt sick after eating a heavy dinner.

  18. slow

    #1118

    adjective, adverb, verb

    Moving, happening, or operating at a low speed; to reduce speed.

    1. The bus was slow because of heavy traffic.

    2. Please speak slowly so I can understand you.

    3. My computer is running slow this morning.

    4. The slow train took three hours to reach the coast.

    5. Slow down near the school because children are crossing.

  19. regular

    #1119

    adjective, noun

    happening often and following the usual pattern; a usual customer or member

    1. I take a regular bus to work every morning.

    2. She has regular exercise classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

    3. The doctor wants regular checkups to protect his health.

    4. We meet for a regular family dinner every Sunday.

    5. The café knows all its regulars and welcomes them warmly.

  20. physical

    #1120

    adjective

    Related to the body or something that can be seen, touched, or measured.

    1. Regular physical exercise helps keep your heart strong.

    2. The doctor checked him for physical signs of illness.

    3. The physical effort of moving house made us very tired.

    4. Students should take a short physical break during long lessons.

    5. We need a physical copy of your passport at the hotel.

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