Unit 68

Words 1341–1360 · award, coach, experiment, consideration, strange, code

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award
#1341
noun, verb
A prize given for winning or doing something very well; to give someone this prize.
1. She won an award for her excellent science project.
2. The film received three awards at the international festival.
3. The manager awarded Tom a bonus for his hard work.
4. Our teacher awarded extra points to the best team.
5. The restaurant won an award for its fresh local food.
coach
#1342
noun, verb
A person who trains a team or helps someone improve a skill.
1. The coach showed our team how to pass the ball.
2. She hired a coach to help her prepare for the interview.
3. Our basketball coach praised us after the final game.
4. He coaches children at the local swimming club on Saturdays.
5. My running coach helped me train for my first marathon.
experiment
#1343
noun, verb
a test to learn what happens; to try something in order to learn about it
1. The science experiment showed how plants grow toward light.
2. We tried a simple cooking experiment with different amounts of salt.
3. The company is running an experiment to improve its new product.
4. I experimented with different routes before choosing the fastest one.
5. The doctor experimented with a new treatment for the patient.
consideration
#1344
noun
Careful thought about something before making a decision or taking action.
1. After careful consideration, we decided to move to a smaller apartment.
2. Please take my feelings into consideration before you choose.
3. The manager showed consideration for workers with young children.
4. Our teacher gave consideration to students who needed more time.
5. The hotel lowered the price in consideration of our travel delay.
strange
#1345
adjective
Unusual or different from what is normal or expected.
1. That strange noise woke me up during the night.
2. She had a strange feeling that someone was watching her.
3. There was a strange man waiting outside the shop.
4. This soup tastes strange, so I do not want more.
5. It is strange to see snow here in July.
code
#1346
noun, verb
A set of rules or symbols, or to write instructions for a computer.
1. Enter the code to unlock the door.
2. She wrote the code for the new shopping app.
3. The doctor used a special code for my health insurance.
4. This dress code means everyone must wear formal clothes.
5. He learned to code at school last year.
possibly
#1347
adverb
used to say that something may happen or be true
1. It will possibly rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
2. She is possibly the best student in our class.
3. Could you possibly help me carry these boxes upstairs?
4. The train is possibly delayed because of the heavy snow.
5. He may possibly have a food allergy, so call the doctor.
threat
#1348
noun
A statement or action showing someone intends to cause harm.
1. He made a threat to tell the teacher.
2. The heavy rain is a threat to the small town.
3. Her brother's threat was only a joke.
4. Many jobs are under threat from new technology.
5. There is a threat of rain this afternoon.
accident
#1349
noun
An unexpected event that causes damage, injury, or trouble.
1. She had a car accident on her way to work.
2. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the accident.
3. I broke the vase by accident while cleaning the shelf.
4. The teacher asked us to describe the accident at school.
5. There was a small accident in the supermarket near the checkout.
impossible
#1350
adjective
Not able to happen, be done, or be true.
1. It is impossible to finish all this work in one hour.
2. It was impossible to find a taxi during the storm.
3. The math problem seemed impossible, but Mia solved it.
4. This suitcase is impossible to carry without help.
5. It is impossible to eat this soup because it is too salty.
revenue
#1351
noun
Money a business or organization earns from selling goods or services.
1. The company increased its revenue by selling more products online.
2. Ticket sales provide most of the museum's annual revenue.
3. The restaurant uses its revenue to pay workers and buy food.
4. The school raised revenue by holding a weekend food fair.
5. The shop lost revenue when heavy rain kept customers away.
enable
#1352
verb
to make something possible or easier for someone to do
1. This app enables users to pay bills quickly from home.
2. The new ramp enables wheelchair users to enter the building.
3. Online lessons enable students to study at their own pace.
4. A healthy breakfast enables me to work better all morning.
5. The hotel shuttle enabled us to reach the airport on time.
afraid
#1353
adjective
Feeling fear or worry about something bad or dangerous.
1. I am afraid of dogs, so please keep it away.
2. She was afraid to ask her boss for a day off.
3. Don’t be afraid; I will stay with you at the hospital.
4. He is afraid that he might miss the last train home.
5. I’m afraid we have sold out of fresh bread today.
active
#1354
adjective, noun
moving, busy, or taking part in an activity; a person who exercises or participates
1. She stays active by walking to work every day.
2. The children were active all afternoon in the garden.
3. The volcano is still active and may erupt again.
4. He is an active member of our local football club.
5. The medicine helps keep your body active during the day.
conclude
#1355
verb
to decide something after thinking carefully about it
1. The meeting concluded with a plan for next week.
2. We concluded that the train was already gone.
3. The doctor concluded that I had a minor infection.
4. The concert concluded with everyone singing together.
5. She concluded her email by thanking her teacher.
religious
#1356
adjective
Connected with religion, or showing strong belief in a religion.
1. My grandparents are religious and go to church every Sunday.
2. She comes from a religious family with strong traditions.
3. We visited a beautiful religious building during our trip.
4. The school respects students from different religious backgrounds.
5. They prepared special food for the religious holiday.
cancer
#1357
noun
A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body.
1. Her doctor found cancer during a routine health check.
2. His mother is receiving treatment for breast cancer.
3. Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
4. The hospital offers support for people living with cancer.
5. Doctors hope to find a cure for cancer someday.
convince
#1358
verb
To make someone believe something or agree to do something.
1. I convinced my brother to help me clean the kitchen.
2. The doctor convinced her to take a few days off.
3. We need to convince our teacher that we finished the project.
4. The salesman convinced me that this jacket was worth buying.
5. Her travel photos convinced us to visit Italy next summer.
vary
#1359
verb
to be different or change from one situation, person, or time to another
1. Prices vary from store to store, so compare them before buying.
2. The menu varies depending on which vegetables are fresh.
3. Class sizes vary greatly between schools in the area.
4. People's travel plans vary during the holiday season.
5. Her energy levels vary from day to day.
environmental
#1360
adjective
Connected with the natural world and the effects people have on it.
1. The company is working to reduce its environmental impact.
2. Our school has an environmental club that cleans local parks.
3. We chose environmental products made from recycled materials.
4. The new law sets environmental standards for factories.
5. Too much traffic causes serious environmental problems in cities.

award

coach

experiment

consideration

strange

code

possibly

threat

accident

impossible

revenue

enable

afraid

active

conclude

religious

cancer

convince

vary

environmental