Unit 66
Words 1301–1320 · flower, crisis, settle, boat, aid, fan
flower
#1301noun, verb
A colorful part of a plant, or to produce flowers.
She put fresh flowers in a vase on the kitchen table.
The children picked wild flowers during their walk in the park.
My mother received a beautiful flower bouquet for her birthday.
This plant flowers every spring when the weather becomes warmer.
The chef added edible flowers to the salad for decoration.
crisis
#1302noun
a very difficult situation that needs quick action or a solution
The country is facing a serious economic crisis.
Our family had a crisis when Dad lost his job.
The doctor helped her during a mental health crisis.
We bought extra food during the water crisis.
The airport staff handled the travel crisis calmly.
settle
#1303verb
to become calm, comfortable, or used to a new place or situation
We settled into our new home after a busy week.
The baby settled down after her mother held her.
They settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
She settled in her chair and began reading her book.
The doctor helped settle his stomach with some medicine.
boat
#1304noun
A vehicle that travels on water.
We took a boat across the lake before sunset.
The fishing boat returned to the harbor with a full net.
Please wear a life jacket when you get into the boat.
Our class enjoyed a boat trip along the river.
The small boats carried tourists to the island.
aid
#1305noun, verb
help or money given to someone, or to help someone do something
The charity provides aid to families after the storm.
The nurse gave first aid to the boy's cut.
She needs financial aid to pay for college.
The map aided us during our walk through the forest.
He is aiding his brother with the heavy boxes.
fan
#1306noun, verb
A person who strongly likes and supports a team, person, or activity; to cool air with moving blades.
The fan is keeping the room cool on this hot afternoon.
Thousands of fans cheered when the team scored the winning goal.
My sister is a big fan of Korean movies.
Please fan the fire carefully so it burns more brightly.
Fans waited outside the theater to meet the famous singer.
kitchen
#1307noun
A room where people prepare and cook food.
The kitchen is next to the dining room.
I made breakfast in the kitchen this morning.
Please clean the kitchen after dinner.
The restaurant kitchen gets very busy at lunchtime.
We bought new kitchen chairs at the furniture store.
twice
#1308adverb
Two times; on two occasions.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
She called me twice yesterday.
This train is twice as fast as the old one.
Please check your answers twice before the test.
The doctor told him to take this medicine twice daily.
fresh
#1309adjective, noun, verb
New, clean, or recently made; also air that is cool and pleasant.
We bought fresh bread from the bakery this morning.
Please open the window and let some fresh air in.
The hotel provides fresh towels every day.
She likes to drink fresh orange juice with breakfast.
I need a fresh start after making that mistake.
delay
#1310noun, verb
A delay is a wait or a problem that makes something happen later than planned.
Our flight was delayed because of heavy rain.
The train delay made me late for work.
Please delay dinner until Dad gets home.
The doctor delayed my appointment until next week.
We delayed buying a new sofa until the sale started.
safety
#1311noun
Protection from danger, injury, or harm.
Please wear a helmet for your safety when riding a bike.
The hotel has strict fire safety rules for all guests.
Road safety is especially important when children cross the street.
The lifeguard checked the pool for safety before swimmers entered.
Food safety means washing your hands before preparing dinner.
engineer
#1312noun, verb
A person who designs or builds machines, structures, or systems; to plan or create something skillfully.
My brother is an engineer who designs machines for a car company.
The engineer checked the bridge before the cars crossed it.
We called an engineer when the heating system stopped working.
The school invited an engineer to speak about building robots.
The team engineered a simple solution to reduce food waste.
quiet
#1313adjective, noun, verb
Making very little noise; a time or place with little noise; to become or make something quiet.
Please be quiet while the baby is sleeping.
The quiet room helped me concentrate on my work.
We found a quiet table at the back of the restaurant.
The students became quiet when the teacher entered.
The nurse asked him to quiet his coughing before the examination.
insurance
#1314noun
A service that pays costs when you are sick, injured, or lose something.
Car insurance can pay for repairs after an accident.
We bought travel insurance before flying to Spain.
Health insurance helped pay for my hospital visit.
Our home insurance covers damage from storms and fires.
The shop offers insurance for expensive phones and cameras.
nurse
#1315noun, verb
A person trained to care for sick or injured people, usually in a hospital.
The nurse checked my temperature and gave me some medicine.
The nurse helped my grandmother get out of bed.
My sister works as a nurse at the local hospital.
The school nurse called my parents after I fell.
The nurse is caring for several patients tonight.
divide
#1316verb
To separate something into parts or groups, or share it equally between people.
Please divide the cake into eight equal pieces.
We divided the bill equally after dinner.
The teacher divided the students into four groups.
A wall divides the living room from the kitchen.
The road divides near the village, so follow the left side.
length
#1317noun
the distance from one end of something to the other
The length of the table is two meters.
Please cut the ribbon to the correct length.
The dress was too long, so I shortened its length.
The swimming pool has a length of twenty-five meters.
We walked the full length of the beach before lunch.
investigation
#1318noun
A careful search to discover facts about a problem, event, or crime.
The police started an investigation after the store was robbed.
The investigation found that the company had lost important files.
Our teacher asked us to do an investigation about local plants.
The doctor ordered an investigation to find the cause of her pain.
The airline began an investigation after several bags disappeared.
package
#1319noun, verb
A box or wrapping containing something, or a group of things sold together.
The delivery driver left a package at our front door.
Please send the package to my new address.
She opened the package and found her new shoes inside.
The hotel offers a weekend package with breakfast and dinner.
The nurse prepared a package of medicine for the patient.
somewhere
#1320adverb
in, at, or to a place that is not known or not named
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Let's meet somewhere near the station after work.
We need to find somewhere to eat before the movie.
She wants to live somewhere warm after college.
The doctor said my phone must be somewhere in the waiting room.