Unit 58

Words 1141–1160 · heat, excite, reader, importance, distance, guide

  1. heat

    #1141

    noun, verb

    the quality of being hot, or to make something hot

    1. The heat was too strong, so we opened the windows.

    2. Please heat the soup before serving it.

    3. This jacket will keep you warm in the winter heat.

    4. The heat from the oven made the kitchen uncomfortable.

    5. The workers stopped because of the extreme heat.

  2. excite

    #1142

    verb

    to make someone feel very happy, interested, or eager about something

    1. The trip to the beach really excited the children.

    2. I am excited about starting my new job.

    3. The science experiment excited the students.

    4. Our guests were excited by the delicious birthday cake.

    5. The new treatment excited doctors because patients improved quickly.

  3. reader

    #1143

    noun

    A person who reads books, newspapers, or other written information.

    1. She is an avid reader who finishes several books each month.

    2. The newspaper reader folded the paper and drank his coffee.

    3. Every reader should bring a book for the long train journey.

    4. The teacher asked each reader to share one favorite story.

    5. The screen reader helps people with poor eyesight use a computer.

  4. importance

    #1144

    noun

    The quality of being important or having a strong effect.

    1. She understands the importance of getting enough sleep every night.

    2. The teacher explained the importance of practicing English every day.

    3. We learned the importance of wearing a seat belt during the trip.

    4. The doctor talked about the importance of eating fresh vegetables.

    5. The manager stressed the importance of arriving at work on time.

  5. distance

    #1145

    noun

    The amount of space between two people, places, or things.

    1. The distance from my home to school is only two kilometers.

    2. Please keep your distance from the wild animals at the zoo.

    3. We live within walking distance of the train station.

    4. I could see mountains in the distance from our hotel.

    5. The company offers distance learning for workers in other cities.

  6. guide

    #1146

    noun, verb

    A person who shows you where to go or explains how to do something.

    1. Our guide showed us around the old castle.

    2. Please read the guide before using the new coffee machine.

    3. The teacher guided the students through the difficult experiment.

    4. A local guide took us to a quiet beach.

    5. This map will guide you to the nearest pharmacy.

  7. grant

    #1147

    noun, verb

    To officially give something, or money given for a special project.

    1. The college granted her a scholarship after reviewing her application.

    2. The bank granted us a loan for our first home.

    3. The city granted permission to build a new playground.

    4. She received a government grant to open a small bakery.

    5. His parents finally granted his request for a later curfew.

  8. taxi

    #1148

    noun, verb

    A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.

    1. We took a taxi to the airport early this morning.

    2. Please call a taxi to take Grandma to the hospital.

    3. I shared a taxi with two friends after the concert.

    4. The taxi driver helped me carry my shopping bags.

    5. She taxied across town because the buses had stopped running.

  9. feed

    #1149

    verb, noun

    to give food to a person or animal; a supply of information or food

    1. Please feed the cat before you leave for work.

    2. The baby is feeding herself with a spoon.

    3. We fed the ducks by the lake yesterday.

    4. This pipe feeds water into the garden.

    5. The news feed showed photos from my friend's trip.

  10. pain

    #1150

    noun, verb

    A feeling of physical suffering, or to make someone feel physical suffering.

    1. She felt a sharp pain in her back after lifting the box.

    2. The doctor gave me medicine to relieve the pain.

    3. My tooth hurts, and the pain keeps me awake at night.

    4. He was in pain after falling off his bicycle.

    5. The painful shoes made walking around the city difficult.

  11. sector

    #1151

    noun

    A part of an industry, economy, or area that has a particular purpose.

    1. The technology sector is growing quickly in our country.

    2. She works in the health sector at a local hospital.

    3. This sector of the city has many small shops and cafés.

    4. The farmer planted vegetables in one sector of the field.

    5. Passengers waited in the quiet sector of the airport.

  12. mistake

    #1152

    noun

    Something you do or say that is not correct.

    1. I made a mistake in my homework and corrected it.

    2. She took the wrong bus by mistake.

    3. I added too much salt to the soup by mistake.

    4. He admitted his mistake and apologized to his friend.

    5. We learn from our mistakes when we try again.

  13. ensure

    #1153

    verb

    to make certain that something happens or is true

    1. Please ensure the door is locked before you leave.

    2. The teacher ensured that every student understood the instructions.

    3. We arrived early to ensure a good seat.

    4. This cream helps ensure your skin stays soft.

    5. The hotel staff ensured our bags were delivered to our room.

  14. satisfy

    #1154

    verb

    to make someone happy or meet a need or requirement

    1. This meal should satisfy your hunger until dinner.

    2. The product must satisfy all safety requirements before sale.

    3. We need to satisfy the customer before she leaves.

    4. His answer did not satisfy the teacher.

    5. I was satisfied with the hotel and friendly service.

  15. chief

    #1155

    noun, adjective

    The most important person or main part of something.

    1. The police chief spoke to reporters after the accident.

    2. Our chief concern is keeping the children safe.

    3. The village chief welcomed us with a warm smile.

    4. The chef prepared the chief dish for the wedding dinner.

    5. The chief reason I left was the long working hours.

  16. cool

    #1156

    adjective, verb, interjection

    Slightly cold; fashionable, calm, or showing that you approve.

    1. The water feels cool after a long walk in the sun.

    2. Please cool the soup before you give it to the baby.

    3. She wore a cool jacket and looked great at the party.

    4. Stay cool and take deep breaths during the interview.

    5. “Cool! We can visit the museum after lunch.”

  17. expert

    #1157

    noun, adjective

    A person with special knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity.

    1. We asked an expert for advice about repairing the roof.

    2. She is an expert at making delicious Italian food.

    3. The travel expert helped us plan our trip to Japan.

    4. My brother is an expert driver, even on snowy roads.

    5. The school invited a computer expert to speak to students.

  18. wave

    #1158

    noun, verb

    a moving line of water, air, or people; to move your hand to say hello or goodbye

    1. She waved goodbye as the train left the station.

    2. He gave me a friendly wave from across the street.

    3. The children jumped over the waves at the beach.

    4. A huge wave crashed against the rocks during the storm.

    5. The crowd waved their hands when the singer came onstage.

  19. south

    #1159

    noun, adjective, adverb, preposition

    the direction or area opposite north

    1. We drove south to visit my grandparents for the weekend.

    2. Our hotel is in the south of the city.

    3. Many birds fly south when the weather becomes colder.

    4. The train leaves for the south at eight tomorrow morning.

    5. She moved south for a new job near the beach.

  20. labor

    #1160

    noun, verb

    Work, especially hard physical work, or the process of giving birth.

    1. The farm labor was hard, but everyone worked together.

    2. The company hired extra labor for the busy summer season.

    3. She went into labor while visiting her sister.

    4. The workers labored all day to repair the damaged road.

    5. The labor of preparing dinner left him tired and hungry.

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