Unit 59

Words 1161–1180 · surface, library, excellent, edge, camp, audience

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surface
#1161
noun, verb, adjective
The top or outside part of something; to appear or become known.
1. The keys are lying on the surface of the table.
2. She wiped the kitchen surface after preparing dinner.
3. The boat moved slowly across the surface of the lake.
4. The doctor noticed a small cut on the surface of his hand.
5. The problem surfaced during our meeting yesterday.
library
#1162
noun
A place where people can borrow books and use other information.
1. I borrowed two books from the library after school.
2. You need a library card to borrow books.
3. The library is quiet, so I can study there.
4. She returned the library books before the due date.
5. We used the hotel library to find travel guides.
excellent
#1163
adjective
Very good and much better than usual.
1. The hotel staff were excellent and helped us with everything.
2. You did an excellent job on your science project.
3. This restaurant serves excellent food at reasonable prices.
4. She has excellent eyesight and can read the small print.
5. We had excellent weather during our holiday in Spain.
edge
#1164
noun, verb
The outer line of something, or the place where two surfaces meet.
1. Please put the glass near the edge of the table.
2. She sat on the edge of the bed and put on her shoes.
3. Be careful; the knife has a very sharp edge.
4. Our team has an edge because we have more experience.
5. The hikers edged along the narrow path beside the cliff.
camp
#1165
noun, verb
A place where people stay in tents, or to stay somewhere in a tent.
1. We spent the weekend at a camp near the lake.
2. The children are going to summer camp next week.
3. We camped in the mountains during our holiday.
4. The scouts cooked dinner over a campfire.
5. After hiking all day, we camped beside the river.
audience
#1166
noun
The people watching or listening to a show, speech, or event.
1. The audience clapped loudly after the singer finished her song.
2. The speaker asked the audience to raise their hands.
3. Our school play had a surprisingly large audience.
4. The comedian made the audience laugh during dinner.
5. The doctor explained the treatment to a worried audience of patients.
lift
#1167
noun, verb
To raise something or carry it to a higher place; a ride in someone’s vehicle.
1. Can you help me lift this box onto the table?
2. The driver gave us a lift to the train station.
3. This exercise can lift your mood after a difficult day.
4. Please lift your hand if you know the answer.
5. The waiter lifted the lid to check the soup.
procedure
#1168
noun
An official or usual way of doing something, especially in a particular situation.
1. Please follow the correct procedure when you return an item.
2. The teacher explained the safety procedure before the science experiment.
3. The doctor described the procedure before checking my injured knee.
4. Our hotel has a simple procedure for checking in late.
5. The chef showed us the procedure for making fresh pasta.
email
#1169
noun, verb
A message sent electronically, or to send someone a message electronically.
1. I sent an email to my teacher this morning.
2. Please check your email for the travel booking details.
3. She emailed her manager about the change in plans.
4. The shop emailed me a receipt after I paid.
5. Can you email me the recipe for that soup?
global
#1170
adjective
involving or affecting the whole world
1. Global warming is changing the weather in many countries.
2. She works for a global company with offices around the world.
3. Online shopping has created a global market for small businesses.
4. Our school joined a global project with students from five countries.
5. The doctor explained that global health depends on clean water.
struggle
#1171
noun, verb
to try hard to do something difficult or deal with a difficult situation
1. Many students struggle with difficult math problems.
2. She struggled to carry the heavy suitcase upstairs.
3. He is struggling to find a job after moving here.
4. The patient struggled to breathe after the long walk.
5. They had a struggle over the last piece of cake.
advertise
#1172
verb
to tell people about something so they will buy it or use it
1. The supermarket advertises fresh fruit at lower prices.
2. Many companies advertise their services to local customers.
3. The school is advertising a part-time music teacher.
4. We advertised our spare room and met a friendly student.
5. Our hotel advertises free breakfast and airport transfers.
select
#1173
verb, adjective
to choose someone or something from a group of choices
1. Please select a seat near the window.
2. She selected a blue dress for the party.
3. The teacher selected three students for the school play.
4. We selected fresh vegetables for dinner at the market.
5. The hotel offers a select group of rooms with balconies.
surround
#1174
verb
To be around someone or something on all sides.
1. Tall trees surround the small house.
2. We were surrounded by friends at the birthday party.
3. The supermarket is surrounded by parking spaces.
4. Surround the chicken with vegetables before baking it.
5. She surrounds herself with supportive colleagues at work.
extent
#1175
noun
The degree or amount to which something happens or is true.
1. I agree with you to some extent.
2. The storm damaged homes to a great extent.
3. We need to understand the full extent of the problem.
4. To what extent can exercise improve your health?
5. The price depends on the extent of the repairs.
river
#1176
noun
a large natural stream of water that flows across land and into a sea or lake
1. We walked along the river after lunch.
2. The river flows through the center of the city.
3. They crossed the river by boat.
4. Several villages get their drinking water from the river.
5. Heavy rain made the river rise quickly.
annual
#1177
adjective
Happening once every year or relating to one year.
1. The school holds an annual sports day every spring.
2. Our annual family picnic is planned for next Sunday.
3. The company gives employees an annual health check.
4. We paid the annual fee before renewing our gym membership.
5. The town's annual festival brings friends together every summer.
fully
#1178
adverb
Completely or as much as possible.
1. Please read the instructions fully before you begin the test.
2. The hotel was fully booked during the holiday weekend.
3. She fully understands why you feel worried.
4. The doctor said he had fully recovered from the illness.
5. Fully cooked chicken should be white inside, not pink.
contrast
#1179
noun, verb
a clear difference between people or things; to compare differences between them
1. The bright curtains contrast with the dark walls.
2. The two paintings show a strong contrast in color.
3. Her calm voice contrasted with the busy office around her.
4. The teacher contrasted city life with life in the countryside.
5. This jacket contrasts nicely with your blue jeans.
roll
#1180
noun, verb
To move by turning over and over, or a round piece of food or material.
1. The ball rolled under the sofa during the game.
2. Please roll the dough into a thin circle.
3. We watched the waves roll onto the beach.
4. I ordered a chicken roll for lunch at the café.
5. She rolled up her sleeping bag after the camping trip.

surface

library

excellent

edge

camp

audience

lift

procedure

email

global

struggle

advertise

select

surround

extent

river

annual

fully

contrast

roll