Unit 71

Words 1401–1420 · dear, objective, moreover, onto, historical, oppose

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

dear
#1401
adjective, noun
Loved or liked very much; used when speaking kindly to someone.
1. Dear Grandma, thank you for the lovely birthday present.
2. The hotel is dear, so we chose a cheaper room.
3. My dear friend helped me when I was sick.
4. Dear customers, please keep your receipts after shopping.
5. Oh dear, I forgot my homework on the kitchen table.
objective
#1402
noun, adjective
A goal or aim; based on facts rather than personal feelings.
1. Our main objective is to finish the project by Friday.
2. The teacher explained the learning objectives before the lesson.
3. We need an objective opinion before choosing a new restaurant.
4. The doctor made an objective assessment of my knee injury.
5. The camera gave an objective view of the beautiful mountain scenery.
moreover
#1403
adverb
Used to add another important fact or reason to what you have just said.
1. The hotel is cheap; moreover, it is close to the station.
2. She speaks three languages and, moreover, teaches English online.
3. The job offers flexible hours; moreover, the salary is excellent.
4. The soup is delicious; moreover, it is quick and easy to make.
5. He apologized for being late; moreover, he offered to help clean up.
onto
#1404
preposition
to a position on or above something
1. The cat jumped onto the sofa and fell asleep.
2. Please put the books onto the table.
3. She climbed onto the bus just before it left.
4. The children poured the flour onto the kitchen floor.
5. He transferred the photos onto his new computer.
historical
#1405
adjective
Connected with important people, events, or places from the past.
1. We visited a historical castle during our summer holiday.
2. The museum has many historical objects from ancient Egypt.
3. Our history teacher showed us historical photographs of the city.
4. The town is famous for its historical buildings and narrow streets.
5. She read a historical novel about a young woman during the war.
oppose
#1406
verb
to disagree with or fight against a person, plan, or idea
1. Many residents oppose the plan to build a new airport.
2. My parents opposed my decision to leave school early.
3. Some workers are opposing the company’s decision to cut their hours.
4. The doctor opposed giving him antibiotics for a simple cold.
5. Our team opposed the other team throughout the football match.
branch
#1407
noun, verb
A part of a tree growing from the trunk, or a separate part of a larger organization.
1. A bird built its nest on a high branch.
2. Please cut the dead branches from the apple tree.
3. The bank opened a new branch near our home.
4. Our company is branching into online education this year.
5. The path branches off near the lake.
vehicle
#1408
noun
A machine, such as a car, used for carrying people or things.
1. The vehicle stopped outside our house.
2. Public vehicles are often crowded during rush hour.
3. The delivery vehicle brought our groceries this morning.
4. The school uses a small vehicle for field trips.
5. The police checked the vehicle after the accident.
scientist
#1409
noun
A person who studies science and discovers how the natural world works.
1. The scientist studied how plants grow in the school laboratory.
2. A team of scientists tested the water for harmful chemicals.
3. My daughter wants to become a scientist when she grows up.
4. The scientist explained the new medicine to doctors at the hospital.
5. We met a scientist who studies weather during our museum visit.
route
#1410
noun, verb
A way from one place to another; to choose or follow this way.
1. We took the fastest route home after work.
2. The bus route passes near my school every morning.
3. Can you show me the best route to the airport?
4. The delivery driver routed the packages through the city center.
5. We are routing the wires behind the kitchen cabinets.
bind
#1411
verb, noun
To tie or hold things together; a difficult situation or promise that limits your choices.
1. Please bind these papers together before the meeting.
2. The contract binds both sides to the agreed price.
3. The nurse bound his injured wrist with a clean bandage.
4. The old book has a beautiful leather bind.
5. Lack of money put the family in a difficult bind.
belong
#1412
verb
to be owned by someone or to feel comfortable as part of a group or place
1. These shoes belong to my sister.
2. Please put the books where they belong.
3. I finally feel that I belong here.
4. This bag must belong to someone on the train.
5. The vegetables belong in the refrigerator after shopping.
taste
#1413
noun, verb
the flavor of something, or to try food or drink to know its flavor
1. The soup tastes better with a little salt.
2. Could I taste the cake before I buy it?
3. This medicine has a bitter taste.
4. She has good taste in clothes and always looks stylish.
5. We tasted fresh fruit during our trip to Spain.
tonight
#1414
adverb, noun
During the evening and night of today.
1. Are you staying home with us tonight?
2. We are meeting our friends for dinner tonight.
3. I have to finish this report tonight.
4. It may rain tonight, so take an umbrella.
5. I feel better tonight than I did yesterday.
fashion
#1415
noun
A popular style of clothes, hair, or appearance at a particular time.
1. She always wears the latest fashion to work.
2. Fashion changes quickly, so these shoes may look old next year.
3. He studied fashion at college and hopes to design clothes.
4. The hotel restaurant is famous for its fashion and beautiful decorations.
5. My friends enjoy talking about fashion while shopping downtown.
danger
#1416
noun
the possibility that someone or something will be harmed
1. The children were in danger near the busy road.
2. Keep your hands away from the fire to avoid danger.
3. The pilot warned passengers about danger during the storm.
4. The mountain climbers faced great danger in the snow.
5. Eating spoiled food can put your health in danger.
bomb
#1417
noun, verb
A bomb is a weapon that explodes, or to bomb is to attack with one.
1. The police found a bomb near the train station.
2. The bomb exploded before anyone could move it.
3. The army bombed the bridge during the war.
4. The movie bombed because nobody enjoyed the story.
5. I bombed my math test and need more practice.
army
#1418
noun
A large organized group of soldiers trained to fight for a country.
1. Her brother joined the army after finishing school.
2. The army sent more soldiers to protect the town.
3. The army helped rescue people after the earthquake.
4. My grandfather spent twenty years in the army.
5. The army trained the new soldiers for three months.
dangerous
#1419
adjective
Likely to hurt people, damage things, or cause problems.
1. That road is dangerous after dark, so drive slowly.
2. It is dangerous to swim near the rocks during a storm.
3. The children moved away from the dangerous dog.
4. Keep dangerous cleaning products away from young children.
5. The doctor warned him that dangerous levels of stress could harm his health.
decrease
#1420
noun, verb
to become or make something smaller in size, amount, number, or level
1. The number of people using the bus decreased last month.
2. We need to decrease the amount of sugar in this cake.
3. The doctor says regular exercise can decrease back pain.
4. Sales decreased after the shop raised its prices.
5. The temperature decreased quickly after the sun went down.

dear

objective

moreover

onto

historical

oppose

branch

vehicle

scientist

route

bind

belong

taste

tonight

fashion

danger

bomb

army

dangerous

decrease