Unit 74

Words 1461–1480 · skin, prison, switch, acquire, corporate, fairly

Study PracticeListening · Speaking · Reading · Writing

skin
#1461
noun, verb
The thin outer layer covering a person's or animal's body.
1. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the strong summer sun.
2. My skin gets very dry in cold weather.
3. This soap is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
4. The doctor examined the red skin around my knee.
5. Peel the potatoes and remove their thin skin first.
prison
#1462
noun
A place where people are kept as punishment for serious crimes.
1. He went to prison for stealing money from a bank.
2. Her brother is still in prison, but he may be released soon.
3. The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
4. A prison guard checked every cell before breakfast.
5. They visited the prison museum during their city tour.
switch
#1463
noun, verb
To change from one thing to another, or a device that controls electricity.
1. Please switch off the lights before you leave the room.
2. She switched to a cheaper phone plan last month.
3. The teacher switched seats so everyone could see the board.
4. I switched trains in Paris on my way to Rome.
5. He switched from coffee to tea because coffee hurt his stomach.
acquire
#1464
verb
to get something, especially knowledge, skills, or possessions
1. She acquired new computer skills at work.
2. He acquired a taste for spicy food while traveling.
3. The museum acquired a rare painting last year.
4. Children acquire language by listening and speaking every day.
5. We acquired tickets for the evening train online.
corporate
#1465
adjective
Relating to a large company or business organization.
1. She left her small company for a corporate job.
2. Corporate offices often have meeting rooms and shared kitchens.
3. The company follows strict corporate rules about workplace safety.
4. He bought a corporate gift for the visiting business partners.
5. The hotel offered a special rate for corporate travelers.
fairly
#1466
adverb
To a fairly large degree, but not completely or extremely.
1. The test was fairly easy, so most students finished early.
2. We arrived fairly early and found two empty seats.
3. This jacket is fairly cheap, but it feels warm and comfortable.
4. She speaks fairly slowly when she explains new words.
5. The doctor said I was fairly healthy after my checkup.
wood
#1467
noun
The hard material from trees, used to make furniture, buildings, and fires.
1. The table is made of strong wood.
2. We collected some dry wood for the fire.
3. The carpenter chose a beautiful piece of wood.
4. The old bridge was built from local wood.
5. She bought a wooden spoon at the market.
participate
#1468
verb
to take part in an activity or event with other people
1. Everyone can participate in the school sports day.
2. She participated in a meeting about the new project.
3. Many students participate in class discussions.
4. We participated in a cooking class while visiting Italy.
5. He participates in a weekly swimming group for his health.
tough
#1469
adjective
Difficult to do, deal with, or endure; also strong and able to survive hardship.
1. The exam was tough, but I passed it.
2. This bread is too tough to eat.
3. She had a tough day at work.
4. You need tough shoes for this mountain trip.
5. He looks tough, but he is very kind.
tear
#1470
noun, verb
A drop of liquid from your eye, or to pull or damage something by force.
1. A tear rolled down her cheek during the sad movie.
2. Be careful not to tear the paper when you open it.
3. He tore his shirt on a sharp branch during the hike.
4. Please tear the lettuce into small pieces for the salad.
5. The dog tore the cushion while everyone was at work.
representative
#1471
noun, adjective, verb
A person who speaks or acts for another person or group.
1. A company representative called to answer my questions.
2. She is our class representative at the school meeting.
3. The sales representative showed us three new kitchen machines.
4. The painting is representative of life in a small village.
5. These flowers represent hope and new beginnings.
capacity
#1472
noun
The largest amount that a person, place, or thing can hold or produce.
1. The stadium has a capacity of fifty thousand people.
2. This bottle has enough capacity for two liters of water.
3. The hotel is operating at full capacity this weekend.
4. She has the capacity to learn new languages quickly.
5. The new battery has more capacity, so my phone lasts longer.
border
#1473
noun, verb
A line separating two countries, areas, or things; to touch or be next to something.
1. We crossed the border into Canada by car.
2. The river forms the border between the two countries.
3. Please border the garden with small white stones.
4. Our hotel borders a quiet park near the city center.
5. She put a blue border around her school project.
shake
#1474
verb, noun
to move quickly from side to side, or a cold drink made with milk and fruit
1. Please shake the bottle well before you drink it.
2. We shook hands after the meeting ended.
3. The loud noise made the windows shake.
4. She was shaking with fear during the storm.
5. I ordered a chocolate shake with my burger.
assessment
#1475
noun
A careful judgment about someone’s ability, quality, or progress.
1. The teacher gave us an assessment at the end of the lesson.
2. The doctor made an assessment of my health after the examination.
3. Our manager’s assessment of the project helped us improve our work.
4. The shop assistant carried out an assessment of the damaged bicycle.
5. The travel company asked for an assessment of our hotel experience.
shoe
#1476
noun
A piece of clothing worn on your foot, usually with a hard sole.
1. I need new shoes because my old ones are too small.
2. Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
3. She bought a comfortable pair of shoes for work.
4. My shoe came off while I was running in the park.
5. He hurt his foot when a heavy box fell on his shoe.
ought
#1477
modal verb
Used to say what is right, sensible, expected, or likely to happen.
1. You ought to call your mother tonight.
2. We ought to leave early to catch the train.
3. You ought to try the vegetable soup; it is delicious.
4. Students ought to check their answers before handing in homework.
5. The package ought to arrive before the weekend.
ad
#1478
noun
a notice that tells people about a product, service, event, or job
1. I saw an ad for a new restaurant on the bus.
2. She answered an ad for a part-time job.
3. The company placed an ad in the local newspaper.
4. We watched an ad before the movie started.
5. This ad makes the shampoo look perfect for everyone.
fee
#1479
noun
an amount of money paid for a service
1. The hotel charges a small fee for parking.
2. I paid the doctor’s fee after my appointment.
3. There is no delivery fee for orders over fifty dollars.
4. The school asked parents to pay a yearly activity fee.
5. Our bank charges a fee when we use another bank’s ATM.
hall
#1480
noun
A long passage inside a building, with doors leading to rooms.
1. Please leave your shoes in the hall by the front door.
2. We met in the hotel hall before going to dinner.
3. The students gathered in the school hall for a meeting.
4. Her office is at the end of the hall on the left.
5. The concert hall was full when we arrived.

skin

prison

switch

acquire

corporate

fairly

wood

participate

tough

tear

representative

capacity

border

shake

assessment

shoe

ought

ad

fee

hall