Unit 64

Words 1261–1280 · lady, duty, strength, connect, cultural, arrange

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  1. lady

    #1261

    noun

    A polite word for a woman, especially one who is older or respected.

    1. The lady next door brought us some fresh apples.

    2. A kind lady helped me find my seat on the train.

    3. The shop lady showed me three different winter coats.

    4. That young lady works as a nurse at the local hospital.

    5. Ladies, please wait here while the doctor gets ready.

  2. duty

    #1262

    noun

    Something you must do because it is your responsibility.

    1. It is my duty to take care of my younger brother.

    2. The nurse is on duty at the hospital tonight.

    3. The soldiers returned to duty after a short break.

    4. We paid duty on the bottles we brought through customs.

    5. The waiter cleared the plates as part of his duties.

  3. strength

    #1263

    noun

    The power to lift, move, or resist something; a quality that makes someone or something strong.

    1. He used all his strength to carry the heavy box upstairs.

    2. Regular exercise can improve your strength and balance.

    3. The bridge was tested to check its strength before opening.

    4. She showed great strength during her long recovery from illness.

    5. The team found strength in working together after the difficult loss.

  4. connect

    #1264

    verb

    to join people, places, or things together

    1. Please connect the printer to your computer before printing.

    2. The path connects the village with the train station.

    3. I connected with my new classmates during lunch.

    4. Connect the hose to the tap before washing the car.

    5. The doctor connected his tiredness with a lack of sleep.

  5. cultural

    #1265

    adjective

    Related to the customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a group of people.

    1. The city has many cultural festivals throughout the year.

    2. Our cultural differences make conversations more interesting.

    3. The museum offers cultural activities for children.

    4. We tried several cultural dishes during our trip abroad.

    5. The school celebrates cultural diversity with a special event.

  6. arrange

    #1266

    verb

    to plan or organize something in advance

    1. We arranged a meeting for Monday morning.

    2. She arranged the chairs before the guests arrived.

    3. The travel agent arranged a hotel room for us.

    4. The school arranged a bus to take students home.

    5. He arranged the flowers beautifully for the dinner table.

  7. scheme

    #1267

    noun, verb

    A plan, especially a secret or dishonest one, to achieve something.

    1. The company started a new scheme to save energy.

    2. The government introduced a scheme to help young families.

    3. He was involved in a scheme to steal money from customers.

    4. The children dreamed up a scheme to surprise their teacher.

    5. They schemed to leave work early and go to the beach.

  8. payment

    #1268

    noun

    Money given for something you buy or a service you receive.

    1. You can make the payment by card or cash.

    2. We received a payment reminder from the electricity company.

    3. The hotel requires payment before you check in.

    4. My first payment arrived after I started my new job.

    5. The doctor accepts monthly payments for expensive treatment.

  9. unfortunately

    #1269

    adverb

    used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or unlucky

    1. Unfortunately, the bus was late again this morning.

    2. Unfortunately, I cannot come to your party tonight.

    3. Unfortunately, we have run out of milk.

    4. Unfortunately, the shop had sold out of my size.

    5. Unfortunately, she became ill during her holiday.

  10. brief

    #1270

    adjective, noun, verb

    Short in time or length; a short written summary or statement.

    1. The manager gave a brief update before the meeting ended.

    2. Please write a brief message to explain why you are late.

    3. We had a brief chat while waiting for the bus.

    4. The doctor examined my knee and gave me a brief report.

    5. The lawyer prepared a brief for the court before Friday.

  11. bird

    #1271

    noun

    An animal with wings and feathers that can usually fly.

    1. A small bird is sitting on our garden fence.

    2. We heard birds singing outside the bedroom window.

    3. The children watched a bird build its nest.

    4. She ordered chicken because it was the only bird dish.

    5. The bird flew into the house and scared everyone.

  12. demonstrate

    #1272

    verb

    to show clearly that something is true or how something works

    1. The teacher demonstrated how to use the new coffee machine.

    2. The experiment demonstrates how plants need sunlight to grow.

    3. She demonstrated her cooking skills by making dinner for everyone.

    4. The nurse demonstrated the exercises that can reduce back pain.

    5. The guide demonstrated how to tie a secure knot before the trip.

  13. contribution

    #1273

    noun

    Something you give, do, or add to help achieve a result.

    1. Thank you for your contribution to the school charity.

    2. Everyone made a contribution to the group discussion.

    3. Her contribution helped us finish the project on time.

    4. The restaurant added a small contribution to the community food bank.

    5. Regular exercise is an important contribution to good health.

  14. appreciate

    #1274

    verb

    to understand the value of something or be thankful for something

    1. I really appreciate your help with my homework.

    2. We appreciate your patience while we fix the problem.

    3. She appreciates having a quiet place to study.

    4. I appreciated the warm meal after my long journey.

    5. My doctor appreciated that I followed her health advice.

  15. chapter

    #1275

    noun

    One of the main sections of a book, usually showing a new part of the story or subject.

    1. I read one chapter of my book before going to sleep.

    2. The next chapter explains how plants grow from seeds.

    3. Our history teacher asked us to study Chapter Three tonight.

    4. The final chapter of the novel made me cry.

    5. We started a new chapter in our lives after moving abroad.

  16. secret

    #1276

    noun, adjective

    Something kept hidden from other people, or known by only a few people.

    1. She told me a secret about her new job.

    2. Please keep this secret until tomorrow.

    3. We found a secret door behind the bookcase.

    4. The chef shared his secret recipe with us.

    5. They planned a secret birthday party for their teacher.

  17. apparently

    #1277

    adverb

    Used to say that something seems true, although you do not know for certain.

    1. Apparently, the train is late because of heavy snow.

    2. She apparently forgot her keys at home this morning.

    3. Apparently, our new manager worked in Canada before.

    4. The restaurant is apparently fully booked tonight.

    5. He was apparently feeling better after taking the medicine.

  18. novel

    #1278

    noun, adjective

    A long fictional story in a book; new, unusual, or different from anything before.

    1. She borrowed a mystery novel from the library yesterday.

    2. I read a short novel on the train to work.

    3. The author is writing a novel about life in a small village.

    4. The shop sells novels, cookbooks, and travel guides.

    5. The scientist developed a novel treatment for the disease.

  19. union

    #1279

    noun

    A group of workers who join together to protect their rights and improve their working conditions.

    1. The workers joined the union to ask for better pay.

    2. The union negotiated a new agreement with the company.

    3. She pays union fees every month from her paycheck.

    4. The teachers' union called a meeting after school.

    5. The union helped the driver after he lost his job.

  20. burn

    #1280

    verb, noun

    to damage or destroy something with fire or heat

    1. Be careful not to burn your hand on the hot pan.

    2. We burned the old leaves in a small garden fire.

    3. The toast burned because I forgot it in the toaster.

    4. My skin burned after I stayed outside too long.

    5. The firefighters stopped the house fire before it burned nearby trees.

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