Unit 60

Words 1181–1200 · reality, photograph, artist, conflict, entire, presence

  1. reality

    #1181

    noun

    The real world or the true situation, not what is imagined.

    1. We need to face reality and plan for winter.

    2. In reality, the bus takes nearly an hour.

    3. The reality of working nights is difficult for her.

    4. Reality TV shows often make ordinary people famous.

    5. The children explored a virtual reality game at school.

  2. photograph

    #1182

    noun, verb

    a picture made with a camera; to make a picture with a camera

    1. I took a photograph of my dog in the garden.

    2. She showed us photographs from her holiday in Italy.

    3. Please photograph the damaged package before returning it to the shop.

    4. Our teacher asked us to photograph the science project.

    5. The chef photographed the finished cake for the restaurant menu.

  3. artist

    #1183

    noun

    a person who creates art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures

    1. The artist painted a beautiful picture of the village.

    2. We bought a painting from a local artist.

    3. My sister wants to become an artist when she grows up.

    4. The makeup artist prepared the actor before the show.

    5. My favorite artist is singing at the music festival tonight.

  4. conflict

    #1184

    noun, verb

    A serious disagreement, or a situation where two things cannot exist together.

    1. The two friends had a conflict about where to eat dinner.

    2. The manager helped resolve the conflict between two workers.

    3. There is a conflict between my work schedule and my doctor’s appointment.

    4. The students are learning how to handle conflict peacefully.

    5. The red shirt conflicts with the bright green trousers.

  5. entire

    #1185

    adjective, determiner

    All of something, with no part left out.

    1. The entire family came to my birthday dinner.

    2. She spent the entire day cleaning the house.

    3. We waited for the entire train to leave the station.

    4. The teacher read the entire story to the class.

    5. He ate the entire pizza after his soccer game.

  6. presence

    #1186

    noun

    Someone’s or something’s being in a place or situation.

    1. Her presence made everyone feel safe during the storm.

    2. The doctor noticed the presence of a small lump.

    3. Please confirm your presence at the meeting tomorrow.

    4. The strong smell showed the presence of fresh bread nearby.

    5. The police searched the house for signs of intruders’ presence.

  7. crowd

    #1187

    noun, verb

    A large group of people together; to fill a place or move closely together.

    1. A large crowd waited outside the stadium before the game.

    2. The crowd cheered when the singer walked onto the stage.

    3. We got separated from our friends in the shopping crowd.

    4. Do not crowd the door; everyone will get off the bus.

    5. People crowded around the injured cyclist to help him.

  8. corner

    #1188

    noun, verb

    The place where two lines, walls, or streets meet; to move someone into a difficult situation.

    1. The cat is sleeping in the corner of the room.

    2. Turn left at the corner and walk two blocks.

    3. We found a quiet corner in the café.

    4. Please put the box in the corner near the door.

    5. The team cornered the market with its popular product.

  9. gas

    #1189

    noun, verb

    A fuel used for heating, cooking, or driving vehicles; to fill a vehicle with fuel.

    1. We need to buy gas before we drive home.

    2. The gas stove quickly heated the pot of soup.

    3. Gas prices are higher this year than last year.

    4. Please turn off the gas after cooking dinner.

    5. The children laughed when Dad passed gas at dinner.

  10. shift

    #1190

    noun, verb

    a change in position or time; a period of work; to move or change

    1. I start my morning shift at the hospital at seven.

    2. Could you shift your chair closer to the table?

    3. The shop shifted its opening hours during the holidays.

    4. We had to shift our travel plans because of the storm.

    5. The nurse asked me to shift positions during the examination.

  11. net

    #1191

    noun, verb, adjective

    A mesh material used to catch, cover, or stop things.

    1. The fisherman pulled the net into the boat before sunset.

    2. The tennis ball hit the net and fell back.

    3. We put a net over the fruit to keep birds away.

    4. The company’s net profit increased after a successful year.

    5. The fisherman netted a large fish near the shore.

  12. category

    #1192

    noun

    A group of people or things that are similar in some way.

    1. This book belongs to the history category.

    2. Choose a category before searching for a product.

    3. The teacher divided the animals into three categories.

    4. What category does this movie belong to?

    5. Fruit is a healthy category of food.

  13. secretary

    #1193

    noun

    a person who works in an office, answering calls and arranging meetings

    1. The secretary answered the phone and took a message for her manager.

    2. Please ask the secretary to arrange a meeting for next Monday.

    3. The school secretary called my parents about the school trip.

    4. The doctor's secretary booked my appointment for Friday morning.

    5. Her secretary helped her organize travel plans and hotel reservations.

  14. defense

    #1194

    noun

    The act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or criticism.

    1. The goalkeeper made an excellent defense and saved the game.

    2. The lawyer prepared a strong defense for her client.

    3. The castle walls provided defense against enemy soldiers.

    4. Our bodies use defenses to fight infections and stay healthy.

    5. The company added better defenses against online attacks.

  15. quick

    #1195

    adjective, adverb, noun

    Happening or moving fast, or taking only a short time.

    1. We need a quick breakfast before leaving for school.

    2. Please give me a quick answer before the meeting starts.

    3. She took a quick shower after her morning exercise.

    4. The doctor gave him a quick check and found nothing serious.

    5. Let's grab a quick coffee before our train arrives.

  16. cook

    #1196

    noun, verb

    To prepare food by heating it; a person whose job is preparing food.

    1. I cook dinner for my family every evening.

    2. The cook prepared fresh soup for the restaurant guests.

    3. We cooked chicken and vegetables over a campfire.

    4. She is learning to cook healthy meals at school.

    5. The hotel hired a new cook before the summer season.

  17. spread

    #1197

    verb, noun

    to cover a larger area or reach more people; a selection of foods

    1. She spread butter on her toast before leaving for work.

    2. Please spread the cream cheese evenly over the bread.

    3. The children spread their books across the kitchen table.

    4. The flu spread quickly through the school last winter.

    5. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast spread at the hotel.

  18. nuclear

    #1198

    adjective

    relating to the energy or weapons made from the center of an atom

    1. The country plans to build a new nuclear power plant.

    2. Nuclear weapons can destroy entire cities in minutes.

    3. The government is worried about a nuclear accident.

    4. Scientists use nuclear energy to produce electricity.

    5. The hospital offers nuclear medicine tests for some patients.

  19. scale

    #1199

    noun, verb

    a device for measuring weight; to measure how large or important something is

    1. She stepped on the scale before breakfast.

    2. The scale says I have lost two kilos.

    3. Please weigh the flour on the kitchen scale.

    4. The company is scaling up production for the holiday season.

    5. The map shows the distance on a small scale.

  20. driver

    #1200

    noun

    A person who drives a vehicle.

    1. The bus driver stopped outside the school.

    2. The taxi driver took us to the airport.

    3. The driver slowed down because the road was wet.

    4. My brother is a careful driver.

    5. The delivery driver brought our food this evening.

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