Unit 77

Words 1521–1540 · threaten, division, secure, amaze, device, birth

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threaten
#1521
verb
to say or show that you may hurt someone or cause trouble
1. The dog threatened the mail carrier when he opened the gate.
2. The storm threatened to cancel our flight home.
3. The bully threatened my brother after school.
4. High prices are threatening the small family business.
5. Smoke threatened the hikers as they walked through the forest.
division
#1522
noun
The act of separating something into parts or groups.
1. The division of the cake gave everyone an equal piece.
2. Our office has a sales division and a customer service division.
3. The teacher explained long division with apples and simple numbers.
4. The road division separates cars traveling in opposite directions.
5. The division between the two friends began after a serious argument.
secure
#1523
verb, adjective
to make something safe, protected, or certain; safe from harm or danger
1. Please secure the window before you leave the house.
2. The company secured a new contract with a large customer.
3. She secured her bicycle to a metal rack outside the station.
4. Wear a helmet to keep your head secure during the ride.
5. Our hotel room felt secure because the door had two locks.
amaze
#1524
verb
To surprise someone very much and make them feel great admiration.
1. The magician’s amazing tricks amazed everyone at the party.
2. I was amazed by how quickly she finished the difficult homework.
3. The beautiful mountain view amazed us during our train journey.
4. Her kindness amazed me when she helped a stranger carry groceries.
5. The doctor was amazed by his patient’s quick recovery.
device
#1525
noun
A machine or tool made for a particular purpose.
1. She uses a fitness device to count her steps every day.
2. Please turn off your electronic devices during the flight.
3. The doctor placed a small device on his finger.
4. This kitchen device makes fresh juice in just one minute.
5. The teacher showed us how to use the safety device.
birth
#1526
noun
The time when a baby is born, or the beginning of someone's life.
1. The baby’s birth was a happy moment for the whole family.
2. The nurse recorded the baby’s birth time and weight.
3. We sent flowers to celebrate the birth of their daughter.
4. Her birth certificate is safely stored in a drawer at home.
5. The museum tells the story of the city’s birth.
forest
#1527
noun
a large area of trees growing close together
1. We walked through the forest for two hours.
2. Many animals live in the forest.
3. The forest was quiet after the rain.
4. They built a small cabin near the forest.
5. Our class visited the forest to study plants.
label
#1528
noun, verb
A label is a piece of paper showing what something is or who owns it.
1. The label on this shirt says it is made of cotton.
2. Please read the label before taking this medicine.
3. She labeled each box before moving to her new apartment.
4. The teacher labeled the pictures for the young students.
5. He removed the price label before giving her the gift.
root
#1529
noun, verb
The part of a plant under the ground that holds it in place and takes in water.
1. The tree's roots spread under the sidewalk.
2. Water the plant well so its roots can grow.
3. This family has roots in northern Spain.
4. The dentist found the root of the problem tooth.
5. The workers are rooting out weeds from the garden.
factory
#1530
noun
A building where goods are made, usually by machines and workers.
1. My father works in a car factory near our town.
2. The factory makes shoes for stores around the country.
3. Several factory workers shared lunch outside during their break.
4. The chocolate factory gave visitors free samples of fresh candy.
5. The old factory closed after many years of making bicycles.
expense
#1531
noun
Money that you spend to buy or do something.
1. The hotel expense was higher than we expected.
2. We shared the travel expenses with our friends.
3. Please keep your medical expenses under control.
4. The company pays my travel expenses for work.
5. Cooking at home helps reduce our food expenses.
channel
#1532
noun, verb
A way for television, communication, or water to travel; to send through a particular way.
1. We watched a movie on our favorite channel last night.
2. Please change the channel; this program is boring.
3. The company uses several channels to reach new customers.
4. The river channel became narrow near the village.
5. The doctor channeled the patient’s energy into gentle exercise.
investigate
#1533
verb
To carefully examine something to discover facts or find the truth.
1. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
2. The manager investigated a customer’s complaint about the missing order.
3. Scientists investigated why some children became sick after eating the food.
4. Our teacher asked us to investigate how plants grow without sunlight.
5. I investigated several hotels before booking our holiday.
recommendation
#1534
noun
advice about what someone should choose, do, or buy
1. Can you give me a recommendation for a good movie?
2. My doctor made a recommendation about getting more exercise.
3. We chose the hotel based on your recommendation.
4. The teacher gave us a book recommendation for the holiday.
5. The waiter gave us several recommendations from the menu.
rank
#1535
noun, verb, adjective
A position in a list, or to give someone or something a position in a list.
1. She got a high rank in the school tennis competition.
2. The hotel ranks among the best places to stay in town.
3. He was promoted to the rank of team leader last month.
4. Please rank these three dishes from your favorite to your least favorite.
5. The doctor found a rank smell coming from the wound.
typical
#1536
adjective
usual or expected for a particular person, place, or situation
1. This is a typical day at our busy office.
2. A typical British breakfast includes eggs, toast, and tea.
3. It is typical for children to feel nervous before a test.
4. The hotel room was typical of small city hotels.
5. She wore typical winter clothes on her trip to Canada.
west
#1537
noun, adverb, adjective, preposition
The direction where the sun sets, or a place in that direction.
1. We drove west for two hours after leaving the city.
2. The hotel is west of the train station.
3. The west side of the house gets warm afternoon sunlight.
4. Many people moved west to find new jobs.
5. The wind is coming from the west today.
friendly
#1538
adjective
Kind and pleasant toward other people.
1. Our new neighbor is very friendly and always says hello.
2. The friendly waiter helped us choose a meal.
3. She made some friendly friends at her new school.
4. The hotel staff were friendly and helped us with our bags.
5. The doctor gave me a friendly smile before the examination.
resident
#1539
noun
A person who lives in a particular place, such as a house, town, or country.
1. Every resident of this building has a key to the main door.
2. Local residents often meet in the park on sunny afternoons.
3. The hotel resident asked for fresh towels at the front desk.
4. Residents complained when the street lights stopped working.
5. The doctor checked each resident at the care home.
provision
#1540
noun
the act of supplying something needed, or the supplies provided
1. The hotel made provision for guests with small children.
2. The school provides free meals for children in need.
3. We made provision for rain by packing extra jackets.
4. The contract includes a provision for paid sick leave.
5. The emergency provisions lasted three days after the storm.

threaten

division

secure

amaze

device

birth

forest

label

root

factory

expense

channel

investigate

recommendation

rank

typical

west

friendly

resident

provision