Unit 62

Words 1221–1240 · solve, neighbor, background, technique, traffic, improvement

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solve
#1221
verb
to find an answer to a problem or a way to deal with something
1. We need to solve this problem before the meeting starts.
2. She solved the difficult math question by herself.
3. The mechanic is solving the car problem in the garage.
4. They solved the mystery during their train journey.
5. Drinking water helped solve his headache.
neighbor
#1222
noun
A person who lives near you.
1. Our new neighbor brought us cookies to welcome us.
2. I asked my neighbor to water the plants while I traveled.
3. The neighbors complained because our dog barked all night.
4. My neighbor works at the grocery store near our apartment.
5. A friendly neighbor helped me carry my bags upstairs.
background
#1223
noun
The part behind the main subject in a picture, place, or situation.
1. The mountains look beautiful in the background of this photo.
2. Please choose a quiet background for your video call.
3. She has a background in science and works at a hospital.
4. The teacher explained the historical background of the story.
5. Music played softly in the background while we cooked dinner.
technique
#1224
noun
a special way of doing something, especially one that needs skill or practice
1. The coach taught us a new technique for serving the ball.
2. This cooking technique makes vegetables soft without losing their color.
3. She used a simple technique to remember new English words.
4. The dentist explained a brushing technique that protects my gums.
5. The photographer tried different techniques to take better travel pictures.
traffic
#1225
noun
The cars, buses, and trucks moving along roads, or the movement of messages through a system.
1. Heavy traffic made us late for work this morning.
2. There was a lot of traffic near the shopping center.
3. We checked the traffic before driving to the airport.
4. The school bus was stuck in traffic after lunch.
5. The website received heavy traffic during the evening sale.
improvement
#1226
noun
A change that makes something better.
1. The new road brought a big improvement to our daily journey.
2. There has been a clear improvement in her English this year.
3. We made several improvements to our kitchen last weekend.
4. The doctor noticed an improvement in his health after treatment.
5. This shop offers home improvements at reasonable prices.
tool
#1227
noun, verb
an object used to do a particular job; to use an object to do a job
1. This tool makes it easy to tighten loose screws.
2. The mechanic keeps his tools in a large blue box.
3. You need the right tool to open this package.
4. The teacher showed us how to use a simple gardening tool.
5. A smartphone can be a useful tool for learning English.
consequence
#1228
noun
a result of an action or event, especially a bad one
1. Every action has consequences, so think before you speak.
2. One consequence of eating too much sugar is tooth decay.
3. Workers may face serious consequences for ignoring safety rules.
4. She missed the bus and, as a consequence, arrived late.
5. The consequence of forgetting your homework was staying after class.
circumstance
#1229
noun
the facts or conditions that affect a situation
1. Under the circumstances, we decided to stay home tonight.
2. The circumstances of the accident are still unclear.
3. In these circumstances, asking for help is the best choice.
4. He found himself in difficult circumstances after losing his job.
5. The hotel changed our booking because of unexpected circumstances.
smoke
#1230
noun, verb
The gray cloud from something burning, or to produce this cloud.
1. Smoke filled the kitchen when I burned the toast.
2. The firefighter ran toward the house through heavy smoke.
3. Please do not smoke inside the restaurant.
4. Smoke from the factory covered the town this morning.
5. We sat outside and watched smoke rise from the barbecue.
reaction
#1231
noun
A feeling or action caused by something that happens.
1. Her reaction to the surprise party was pure happiness.
2. The manager had a calm reaction to the customer’s complaint.
3. The doctor watched for any reaction after giving him the medicine.
4. The class laughed at Tom’s funny reaction during the science experiment.
5. My skin had a bad reaction to the new soap.
rain
#1232
noun, verb
Water that falls from clouds, or to fall from clouds as drops of water.
1. Take an umbrella because it may rain this afternoon.
2. Heavy rain flooded the streets during our evening walk.
3. It rained all night, so the garden is very wet.
4. We stayed home and watched a film while it was raining.
5. The rain stopped before our train left the station.
busy
#1233
adjective
Having a lot to do or many people using your time.
1. I am busy with homework this evening.
2. The restaurant is always busy on Friday nights.
3. She has a busy day at work tomorrow.
4. The children are busy playing in the garden.
5. The doctor is busy, so please wait here.
lesson
#1234
noun
A period of learning or teaching about a particular subject or skill.
1. Our English lesson starts at nine o'clock every morning.
2. I learned an important lesson from my driving mistake.
3. The children had a swimming lesson at the sports center.
4. She is taking piano lessons after school this year.
5. The doctor taught me a lesson about eating too much sugar.
brain
#1235
noun
The organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, feelings, and body.
1. The doctor checked my brain after I hit my head.
2. I use my brain to solve difficult math problems.
3. A good night's sleep helps your brain work better.
4. My brain was too tired to remember the shopping list.
5. Learning a new language keeps your brain active.
mass
#1236
noun, verb, adjective
a large amount or group of people or things; to join together in a large group
1. A mass of people waited outside the concert hall.
2. The snow fell in thick masses during the storm.
3. Mass production makes these shoes cheaper to buy.
4. The students massed near the school gate after class.
5. The doctor found a small mass in her breast.
funny
#1237
adjective
Amusing or making you laugh; sometimes strange or unusual.
1. He told a funny joke at dinner, and everyone laughed.
2. That funny movie made us laugh all evening.
3. My little brother makes funny faces when he is bored.
4. She wore a funny hat to the party.
5. I felt funny after eating too much spicy food.
contribute
#1238
verb
to give something, such as time, money, or ideas, to help achieve something
1. Many people contributed money to help the family.
2. Everyone contributed ideas during the team meeting.
3. She contributes fresh vegetables to our family meals.
4. Regular exercise contributes to better health.
5. The warm weather contributed to a successful beach trip.
failure
#1239
noun
a lack of success, or a person or thing that does not succeed
1. The team's failure to win the game disappointed all the fans.
2. The flight was delayed because of an engine failure.
3. After several failures, she finally fixed the broken bike.
4. His failure in the exam made him study harder.
5. The cake was a failure, but we ate it anyway.
schedule
#1240
noun, verb
A plan that shows when activities or events will happen.
1. Check the bus schedule before you leave for the station.
2. I have a busy schedule this week, so let's meet Sunday.
3. The doctor scheduled my appointment for Monday morning.
4. The airline scheduled our flight to leave at six.
5. She is scheduling a dentist visit around her work hours.

solve

neighbor

background

technique

traffic

improvement

tool

consequence

circumstance

smoke

reaction

rain

busy

lesson

brain

mass

funny

contribute

failure

schedule