Unit 73
Words 1441–1460 · manner, gun, square, occasion, familiar, ignore
manner
#1441noun
The way someone does something, especially how they behave toward other people.
Please speak to your teacher in a polite manner.
She has a friendly manner that makes everyone feel welcome.
He answered the customer in a calm manner.
The doctor was impressed by the patient's brave manner.
The guide explained the rules in a clear manner.
gun
#1442noun, verb
A weapon that fires bullets, or to shoot someone or something with one.
The police officer carried a gun during his night shift.
The robber pointed a gun at the shopkeeper.
Hunters use a gun to shoot birds in the countryside.
My uncle keeps an old gun locked in a safe.
The photographer used a light gun to test the camera.
square
#1443noun, verb, adjective
a shape with four equal sides; to make something level; shaped like a square
Draw a square around the correct answer.
The park has a small square in the middle.
She squared the picture with the wall before hanging it.
We sat at a square table near the window.
He bought a square cake for his birthday.
occasion
#1444noun
A special event or a particular time when something happens.
The wedding was a joyful occasion for both families.
We wear smart clothes on special occasions.
I have visited that restaurant on several occasions.
On this occasion, the train arrived exactly on time.
On occasion, I cook dinner for my neighbors.
familiar
#1445adjective
Known well because you have seen, heard, or used it before.
This song sounds familiar, but I cannot remember its name.
She is familiar with the new software at work.
The doctor recognized a familiar face in the waiting room.
These streets became familiar after our week in London.
The smell of warm bread was familiar from childhood.
ignore
#1446verb
to choose not to pay attention to someone or something
Please ignore the noise and finish your homework.
She ignored my message and never called me back.
The waiter ignored us for twenty minutes at the restaurant.
He ignored the doctor’s advice and kept eating unhealthy food.
I tried to ignore the pain in my knee during the trip.
destroy
#1447verb
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired
The fire destroyed the kitchen while everyone was asleep.
The storm destroyed many homes along the coast.
My dog destroyed my new shoes while I was at work.
Smoking can destroy your lungs over many years.
One careless mistake destroyed the student's science project.
affair
#1448noun
an event or situation, especially one involving personal relationships or business
The manager called a meeting to discuss the important affair.
She had an affair with a coworker while her husband traveled.
The wedding was a grand affair with music, food, and dancing.
He left the family affair early because he felt sick.
Buying a new car is an expensive affair for many families.
civil
#1449adjective
Polite and respectful, or connected with ordinary people and their community.
Please remain civil during the meeting, even if you disagree.
The city built a new civil court near the station.
She studied civil engineering at university.
The army helped repair roads after the civil war.
Civil rights protect people from unfair treatment.
locate
#1450verb
to find the exact place where someone or something is
We need to locate the nearest bus station before it gets dark.
The police located the missing child safely at a friend's house.
Please locate the file and send it to me today.
The hotel is located near the beach and several small restaurants.
Doctors located the source of her pain in her shoulder.
citizen
#1451noun
A person who legally belongs to a country and has its rights and duties.
Every citizen has the right to vote in national elections.
The city asked citizens to keep the streets clean.
She became a citizen after living in the country for five years.
As a good citizen, he helps his elderly neighbor with shopping.
The students learned how citizens can help their community.
temperature
#1452noun
How hot or cold something or somewhere is.
The temperature is twenty degrees today.
Please check the temperature before you bake the cake.
The temperature dropped below zero during the night.
The doctor took my temperature and gave me some medicine.
Keep the meat at a low temperature in the refrigerator.
gold
#1453noun, adjective
A valuable yellow metal, or the color of this metal.
She wore a beautiful gold necklace to the wedding.
The ring is made of pure gold.
He won a gold medal in the swimming competition.
The sunset turned the clouds bright gold.
They bought gold curtains for the new living room.
domestic
#1454adjective
Relating to the home, family, or activities within one country.
She does most of the domestic work after dinner.
The airline offers several domestic flights every day.
Domestic animals usually live with people on farms or in homes.
The company sells domestic products in local supermarkets.
Domestic violence can seriously harm adults and children.
load
#1455noun, verb
The amount or weight carried, or to put something into a vehicle, machine, or container.
The truck is carrying a heavy load of fresh vegetables.
Please load the bags into the car before we leave.
The washing machine is too full; remove some clothes before loading it.
The students loaded their backpacks with books for the school trip.
This medicine can place a heavy load on your stomach.
belief
#1456noun
An idea that you feel is true, even without proof.
Her belief in herself helped her speak confidently at the meeting.
His religious beliefs are important to his family.
Many people believe that exercise improves their health.
I do not share your belief that this food is unsafe.
The teacher asked students to explain their beliefs about friendship.
troop
#1457noun, verb
a group of soldiers or people who move and work together
The troops arrived early to help after the earthquake.
A troop of scouts walked through the forest with their leader.
The troop moved quietly toward the mountain before sunrise.
The children watched a troop of monkeys playing in the trees.
The hikers trooped into the warm cabin after the rain.
technical
#1458adjective
Connected with a particular subject, skill, job, or type of work.
She has strong technical skills and can fix most computer problems.
The engineer explained the technical details in a simple way.
Please call technical support if the printer stops working.
This technical college teaches students how to repair cars.
The doctor gave us some technical information about the operation.
remind
#1459verb
to help someone remember something or think of someone or something
Please remind me to call the doctor tomorrow morning.
This song reminds me of our summer holiday in Italy.
The teacher reminded us to bring our books to class.
Can you remind Dad that we need milk from the supermarket?
The nurse reminded him to take his medicine after lunch.
arrangement
#1460noun
a plan or way of organizing people or things
The seating arrangement put the children beside their friends.
I made travel arrangements for our family holiday.
The new work arrangement lets Maria work from home.
She changed the flower arrangement on the dining table.
We made an arrangement to share the cooking.