Unit 67

Words 1321–1340 · expand, commit, obvious, jump, weapon, relatively

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  1. expand

    #1321

    verb

    to become larger or make something larger

    1. The company plans to expand into three new countries.

    2. Please expand the picture before printing it.

    3. The school expanded its library to make room for more books.

    4. Her waist expanded during pregnancy, so she bought larger clothes.

    5. The restaurant expanded its menu with fresh vegetarian dishes.

  2. commit

    #1322

    verb

    to do something wrong, or promise to give your time and effort to something

    1. He committed a serious crime and went to prison.

    2. She committed to exercising three times a week.

    3. Our team committed to finishing the project by Friday.

    4. The school committed more money to new science equipment.

    5. I committed the appointment time to memory before traveling.

  3. obvious

    #1323

    adjective

    Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

    1. It was obvious that she was tired after the long journey.

    2. The answer was obvious, so everyone finished the exercise quickly.

    3. There is an obvious mistake in this report.

    4. The restaurant was an obvious choice for our family dinner.

    5. His obvious happiness made all his friends smile.

  4. jump

    #1324

    verb, noun

    To push yourself off the ground and move into the air; a quick movement upward.

    1. The children jump on the bed when their parents leave.

    2. Please jump over the puddle so your shoes stay dry.

    3. She jumped when the loud noise came from the kitchen.

    4. The cat made a big jump onto the table.

    5. He took a quick jump into the cold swimming pool.

  5. weapon

    #1325

    noun

    An object used to hurt or kill people or animals.

    1. The police found a weapon under the car seat.

    2. The soldier carried a weapon during the long journey.

    3. Never touch a weapon; tell an adult immediately.

    4. The film hero used a sword as his weapon.

    5. The robber threatened the shopkeeper with a weapon.

  6. relatively

    #1326

    adverb

    to a fairly large degree when compared with something else

    1. The new apartment is relatively cheap for this neighborhood.

    2. The test was relatively easy, so most students finished early.

    3. This winter has been relatively warm and dry.

    4. The hotel is relatively close to the train station.

    5. She felt relatively well after resting for a few days.

  7. host

    #1327

    noun, verb

    A person who welcomes guests or presents a program, event, or meeting.

    1. Our host welcomed everyone with drinks and snacks.

    2. She hosts a weekly cooking show on television.

    3. The hotel hosted a wedding for two hundred guests.

    4. Tom is hosting dinner for his parents tonight.

    5. Our school hosted a science fair last Friday.

  8. winter

    #1328

    noun, verb

    the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring

    1. We usually stay home more during the long winter months.

    2. The lake freezes every winter when temperatures drop below zero.

    3. I need a warm coat and boots for winter.

    4. Our school closes when heavy winter snow makes roads dangerous.

    5. Many birds winter in warmer countries before returning in spring.

  9. district

    #1329

    noun

    An area of a town, city, or country with special features or purposes.

    1. She lives in a quiet district near the city center.

    2. The shopping district is busy every Saturday afternoon.

    3. Our school district provides free meals for students.

    4. We stayed in the historic district during our trip.

    5. The police closed the district after the storm damaged roads.

  10. broad

    #1330

    adjective

    Large from side to side; covering a lot of space.

    1. The river is broad enough for boats to pass easily.

    2. She wore a broad smile when she heard the good news.

    3. We need a broad table for the whole family.

    4. The teacher gave us a broad range of topics to study.

    5. He has broad shoulders and looks very strong.

  11. tire

    #1331

    noun, verb

    A tire is the round rubber part around a wheel; to tire means to make someone tired.

    1. The car has a flat tire, so we cannot drive home.

    2. Please check the tire pressure before our long trip.

    3. These shoes tire my feet after a long day at work.

    4. Walking up those stairs tired me out quickly.

    5. The children were tiring themselves by running around the park.

  12. spring

    #1332

    noun, verb

    The season between winter and summer, or to jump suddenly and quickly.

    1. We usually plant tomatoes in spring.

    2. The spring weather is warm but sometimes rainy.

    3. This mattress has strong springs for extra support.

    4. The cat sprang onto the table when it heard a noise.

    5. Fresh water springs from the ground near the mountain.

  13. spirit

    #1333

    noun

    a person’s feelings, courage, or attitude

    1. Her kind words lifted my spirits after a difficult day.

    2. The team showed great spirit during the final minutes.

    3. He has a generous spirit and always shares his lunch.

    4. The festival brought a spirit of friendship to the town.

    5. The doctor said regular exercise would improve her spirits.

  14. lunch

    #1334

    noun

    A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

    1. I usually have lunch at noon with my coworkers.

    2. We packed sandwiches for lunch before leaving home.

    3. The children eat lunch together at school.

    4. Let’s meet for lunch near the train station.

    5. She skipped lunch because her stomach felt uncomfortable.

  15. actual

    #1335

    adjective

    Real or true, rather than imagined, expected, or reported.

    1. The actual cost was higher than the price in the advertisement.

    2. What is the actual reason you left work early yesterday?

    3. The movie is based on actual events from a small village.

    4. We need to compare the actual results with our original plan.

    5. The actual temperature was much colder than the weather forecast.

  16. pool

    #1336

    noun, verb

    A pool is a place filled with water for swimming, or a shared supply of something.

    1. We swim in the pool every Saturday morning.

    2. The hotel pool is closed for cleaning today.

    3. She jumped into the pool to cool off.

    4. The company pooled its money to buy new equipment.

    5. The teacher asked students to pool their ideas for the project.

  17. battle

    #1337

    noun, verb

    a fight between people or groups, or an effort to overcome a difficult problem

    1. The two armies fought a long battle near the river.

    2. She won her battle against cancer after many months.

    3. Our team is battling for first place this season.

    4. He battled through heavy traffic to reach work on time.

    5. The little boy battled his fear of swimming at camp.

  18. tradition

    #1338

    noun

    a custom or belief passed from older people to younger people

    1. Our family has a tradition of eating together on Sundays.

    2. The wedding ceremony followed an old local tradition.

    3. It is a school tradition to sing before the final game.

    4. We bought handmade gifts that showed the traditions of the village.

    5. Keeping family traditions helps children feel connected to their history.

  19. cash

    #1339

    noun, verb

    Money in coins or notes, or to exchange a check for money.

    1. I need some cash to pay for lunch.

    2. The shop does not accept cash after six o’clock.

    3. She took cash from the ATM before traveling.

    4. My brother paid cash for his new bicycle.

    5. The bank cashed my check this morning.

  20. hardly

    #1340

    adverb

    Almost not; only just; used to say something is nearly impossible or did not happen.

    1. I could hardly hear you over the loud music.

    2. She hardly ever eats breakfast before work.

    3. There was hardly any milk left in the carton.

    4. We had hardly arrived when the train began moving.

    5. He could hardly walk after hurting his ankle.

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