Unit 70

Words 1381–1400 · egg, concert, shock, comfortable, usual, carefully

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egg
#1381
noun, verb
A round object from a bird used as food; to encourage someone to do something difficult.
1. I usually eat a boiled egg for breakfast.
2. She cracked two eggs into a bowl for the cake.
3. We bought a dozen fresh eggs at the supermarket.
4. The doctor told him to avoid eggs for a week.
5. His friends egged him on to enter the singing contest.
concert
#1382
noun
a public performance of music by one or more singers or musicians
1. We went to a concert in the park last Saturday.
2. The concert was so loud that my ears hurt afterward.
3. She bought two concert tickets for her parents.
4. Our school concert starts at seven o'clock tonight.
5. The band played three songs during the evening concert.
shock
#1383
noun, verb
a sudden strong feeling of surprise, fear, or upset; to surprise or upset someone greatly
1. The news of the accident was a terrible shock.
2. The cold water shocked me when I stepped into the sea.
3. The doctor was shocked by how high my temperature was.
4. The shop's high prices shocked us during our holiday.
5. She was shocked to find her best friend at the airport.
comfortable
#1384
adjective
Feeling relaxed and happy because you are warm, safe, or free from pain.
1. These shoes are comfortable enough for walking all day.
2. The hotel bed was comfortable, so I slept very well.
3. Please make yourself comfortable while you wait for the doctor.
4. She wore comfortable clothes to study at home.
5. I feel comfortable talking to my new classmates.
usual
#1385
adjective
Normal or happening most often in a particular situation.
1. I usually have coffee and toast for breakfast.
2. She took her usual bus to work this morning.
3. The shop is quieter than usual today.
4. Please call me at the usual time tomorrow.
5. His usual headache disappeared after he drank some water.
carefully
#1386
adverb
In a way that is careful, avoiding mistakes, danger, or damage.
1. Please read the instructions carefully before you start the machine.
2. She carefully packed the glasses in a box before moving house.
3. The student carefully checked her answers before handing in the test.
4. He carefully chose a warm jacket for his winter trip.
5. The nurse carefully cleaned the cut and put on a bandage.
pack
#1387
noun, verb
A group of things together, or to put things into a bag or box.
1. Please pack your clothes before dinner.
2. We bought a pack of six bottles of water.
3. The hikers walked in a pack through the forest.
4. She packed a healthy lunch for work.
5. The nurse packed the wound with clean gauze.
recall
#1388
verb, noun
to remember something, or ask for a product to be returned because it may be unsafe
1. I cannot recall where I left my keys this morning.
2. She recalled meeting him at the airport last summer.
3. The teacher asked students to recall the main events in the story.
4. The supermarket recalled several bags of salad after finding a safety problem.
5. The doctor recalled the patient for another checkup next week.
wine
#1389
noun
An alcoholic drink made from grapes, usually red or white.
1. They served red wine with dinner last night.
2. She bought a bottle of white wine for the party.
3. This wine comes from a small vineyard in France.
4. My friends enjoyed wine and cheese on the balcony.
5. The doctor told him to drink less wine.
camera
#1390
noun
A device that takes photographs or records videos.
1. She took a camera on holiday to photograph the mountains.
2. Please use the camera to take a picture of us.
3. The teacher showed us how to use a camera in class.
4. My phone has a good camera for taking food photos.
5. The security camera recorded someone entering the shop.
swim
#1391
verb, noun
To move through water using your arms and legs; a sport or activity in water.
1. We swim in the pool every Saturday morning.
2. She learned to swim when she was six.
3. The boys swam across the lake before lunch.
4. I enjoy swimming after work because it helps me relax.
5. The swim was difficult because the water was very cold.
manufacture
#1392
noun, verb
to make goods in large numbers, usually using machines; the process of making goods
1. The company manufactures cars in a large factory.
2. This shirt was manufactured in Bangladesh.
3. The factory manufactures medical equipment for hospitals.
4. The label shows the date of manufacture.
5. They manufacture cheese from fresh milk on the farm.
theater
#1393
noun
A building where people watch plays, films, or other performances.
1. We watched a comedy at the theater last night.
2. The theater was full, so we bought tickets online.
3. Our school theater group is performing a play tomorrow.
4. The new movie theater has comfortable seats and good sound.
5. She studied theater before becoming a professional actor.
cycle
#1394
noun, verb
A bicycle, or a repeated series of events; to ride a bicycle.
1. I cycle to work when the weather is warm.
2. The washing machine has a short cycle for small loads.
3. The company reviews its budget cycle every year.
4. Regular exercise can help improve your sleep cycle.
5. The bicycle chain broke during our cycle through the countryside.
coffee
#1395
noun
A hot, dark drink made from roasted coffee beans.
1. I drink coffee every morning before work.
2. Would you like coffee with your breakfast?
3. She ordered a coffee at the train station.
4. Let's meet for coffee after school.
5. Too much coffee keeps me awake at night.
totally
#1396
adverb
Completely or very; used to emphasize that something is true or happens.
1. I totally forgot to call my mother yesterday.
2. The hotel room was totally clean and comfortable.
3. She totally agrees with your plan for the school project.
4. You are totally right about taking an umbrella today.
5. I totally enjoyed the food at that small restaurant.
museum
#1397
noun
A building where people can see and learn about objects from history, art, or science.
1. We visited the museum during our trip to London.
2. The museum has a wonderful collection of modern art.
3. Our class is going to the science museum tomorrow.
4. The museum is free on the first Sunday of each month.
5. My friends enjoyed exploring the local history museum.
visitor
#1398
noun
a person who visits a person or place for a short time
1. The visitor waited quietly in the hospital reception area.
2. We have visitors staying with us this weekend.
3. Every visitor must show identification at the office entrance.
4. The museum attracts thousands of visitors each year.
5. Our teacher asked each visitor to introduce themselves.
freedom
#1399
noun
The right to live, speak, and act as you choose.
1. Everyone should have the freedom to choose their own clothes.
2. The bird was happy to fly to freedom.
3. Freedom of speech lets people share their opinions.
4. Our teacher gave us the freedom to choose a project.
5. After the trip, I enjoyed the freedom of traveling alone.
construction
#1400
noun
The work of building something, or the process of making something from different parts.
1. Road construction caused heavy traffic this morning.
2. The new office is still under construction.
3. The construction of our house took six months.
4. This bridge is a strong construction made of steel.
5. The teacher explained the construction of a simple sentence.

egg

concert

shock

comfortable

usual

carefully

pack

recall

wine

camera

swim

manufacture

theater

cycle

coffee

totally

museum

visitor

freedom

construction