Unit 76

Words 1501–1520 · asset, signal, finger, relevant, explore, leadership

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asset
#1501
noun
A useful quality, skill, person, or thing that helps someone or something succeed.
1. Her friendly personality is a real asset at work.
2. Good communication skills are an important asset for any teacher.
3. The company bought new assets, including trucks and office equipment.
4. This small garden is a valuable asset to our home.
5. The team’s greatest asset was their calm, experienced coach.
signal
#1502
noun, verb
A sign or action that gives information or tells someone what to do.
1. The traffic signal turned green, so we crossed the street.
2. She gave me a signal to wait outside.
3. Please signal before you turn left.
4. A weak phone signal made it hard to call home.
5. The nurse signaled that the doctor was ready.
finger
#1503
noun, verb
One of the five long parts at the end of your hand; to touch or point with it.
1. She cut her finger while preparing dinner.
2. Please press the button with your finger.
3. He pointed his finger at the map.
4. The doctor checked my finger after the accident.
5. She fingered the soft sweater before buying it.
relevant
#1504
adjective
connected with the subject or situation being discussed
1. Please include only relevant details in your application.
2. The teacher asked a relevant question about the story.
3. This information is relevant to your health problem.
4. We need relevant experience for this office job.
5. Her comment was not relevant to our travel plans.
explore
#1505
verb
to travel around or look carefully to learn more about something
1. We explored the old city on foot all afternoon.
2. The children are exploring the forest with their teacher.
3. She explored several career options before choosing nursing.
4. Let's explore the market and find some fresh vegetables.
5. The doctor is exploring why I feel tired every morning.
leadership
#1506
noun
The ability to guide and influence a group of people.
1. Her strong leadership helped the team finish the project on time.
2. The school chose Maya for her leadership during the difficult trip.
3. Good leadership means listening carefully and making fair decisions.
4. The coach praised Sam's leadership after the team won the game.
5. The village needed new leadership after the mayor moved away.
commitment
#1507
noun
a promise or strong decision to do something or support someone
1. She made a commitment to exercise every morning.
2. Our team showed commitment by working late to finish the project.
3. Marriage is a serious commitment for many people.
4. He could not make a commitment to the expensive phone plan.
5. The students made a commitment to eat healthier food.
wake
#1508
verb, noun
To stop sleeping, or a time when a boat leaves a trail on the water.
1. I usually wake up at seven on school days.
2. The baby woke up crying during the night.
3. Please wake me before we leave for the airport.
4. I woke early and went for a walk before work.
5. The boat left a white wake behind it.
necessarily
#1509
adverb
Used to say that something is not always or automatically true.
1. Being busy does not necessarily mean you are working well.
2. Expensive food is not necessarily better than cheaper food.
3. A small mistake does not necessarily mean you failed the test.
4. You do not necessarily need a car to travel around the city.
5. Feeling tired does not necessarily mean you are sick.
bright
#1510
adjective
Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; full of light or strong color.
1. The bright sunlight woke me early this morning.
2. She wore a bright red coat to the winter market.
3. This room is too bright for watching a movie.
4. Our son is bright and learns new things quickly.
5. The bright flowers made the small garden look cheerful.
frame
#1511
noun, verb
A border around a picture, or to put a picture inside such a border.
1. We bought a new frame for our family photo.
2. She hung the picture frame above the sofa.
3. The museum displayed the painting in a gold frame.
4. The teacher framed the class photo before the school event.
5. The mountains framed the small village beautifully.
slowly
#1512
adverb
At a low speed or with little noise and movement.
1. Please speak slowly so I can understand you.
2. The old man slowly climbed the stairs.
3. The bus slowly moved through the busy town.
4. She slowly opened the box and smiled.
5. The soup slowly cooled while we talked.
bond
#1513
noun, verb
a strong connection between people, or to join people through shared experiences
1. The trip helped us build a strong bond as friends.
2. Parents often form a strong bond with their new baby.
3. The team bonded quickly after working together on the project.
4. The glue will bond the two pieces of wood together.
5. The nurse removed the bandage carefully because it had bonded to the wound.
hire
#1514
verb, noun
to pay someone to work for you, or the act of paying someone to work
1. The company plans to hire two new teachers this year.
2. We hired a cleaner to help with the housework.
3. They hired a car for their trip around Italy.
4. Our school hired a bus to take students to the museum.
5. The restaurant is hiring friendly people to serve food.
hole
#1515
noun, verb
An empty space in something, or a damaged place that goes through it.
1. There is a hole in my favorite shirt.
2. The children dug a deep hole in the sand.
3. Please fill the hole in the wall before painting it.
4. The golf ball disappeared into the hole.
5. The doctor put a small tube into the hole in his ear.
tie
#1516
noun, verb
A strip used to fasten or connect things, or a result where players have equal scores.
1. He wore a blue tie to work today.
2. Please tie your shoes before you go outside.
3. She tied the package with strong string.
4. The two teams tied the game at two goals each.
5. Tie the balloons together and carry them carefully.
internal
#1517
adjective
inside a country, organization, body, or object rather than outside it
1. The doctor checked for internal bleeding after the accident.
2. The company hired an internal team to solve the problem.
3. The phone has internal memory for storing photos and music.
4. The school made an internal change to its class schedule.
5. She felt internal pain but had no visible injury.
chain
#1518
noun, verb
A series of connected metal rings, or to connect things in a series.
1. The dog broke its chain and ran into the garden.
2. She wore a silver chain around her neck.
3. The bicycle chain came off during my ride.
4. This restaurant chain has branches in many countries.
5. The workers chained the gate closed before leaving.
literature
#1519
noun
Books and writing about a subject, especially stories, poems, and other creative works.
1. She enjoys reading modern literature before going to bed.
2. Our English class studied American literature this year.
3. The library has a large collection of children's literature.
4. He studied English literature at university and became a teacher.
5. The travel guide includes literature about local history and culture.
victim
#1520
noun
a person harmed, injured, or killed by an accident, crime, or unpleasant event
1. The accident victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
2. The police spoke to the victim after the robbery.
3. The victim of the fire lost everything in her home.
4. The scam victim called the bank to report the stolen money.
5. He felt like a victim when his classmates laughed at him.

asset

signal

finger

relevant

explore

leadership

commitment

wake

necessarily

bright

frame

slowly

bond

hire

hole

tie

internal

chain

literature

victim