Unit 78

Words 1541–1560 · concentrate, plenty, export, entirely, strongly, bridge

  1. concentrate

    #1541

    verb, noun

    to give all your attention to something; a substance made stronger by removing water

    1. Please concentrate on your homework before you watch television.

    2. I cannot concentrate when people are talking loudly around me.

    3. She concentrated hard during the driving test.

    4. The company is concentrating its efforts on improving customer service.

    5. Add a little tomato concentrate to the soup for more flavor.

  2. plenty

    #1542

    determiner, pronoun, noun

    A large or more than enough amount of something

    1. We have plenty of time before the train leaves.

    2. There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.

    3. The children found plenty of shells on the beach.

    4. Please bring plenty of warm clothes for the mountain trip.

    5. She drinks plenty of water when she exercises.

  3. export

    #1543

    noun, verb

    to send goods to another country for sale, or goods sent this way

    1. The company exports coffee to several countries.

    2. Our farm exports fresh apples to nearby countries.

    3. The country exported more cars last year.

    4. This software helps businesses export their sales data.

    5. The shop sells imported clothes and exports handmade bags.

  4. entirely

    #1544

    adverb

    Completely or fully, with nothing left out or changed.

    1. I entirely agree with your plan for the weekend.

    2. The house was entirely empty when we arrived.

    3. She relies entirely on public transport to get to work.

    4. The doctor said he was entirely healthy after the tests.

    5. We were entirely surprised by the party after dinner.

  5. strongly

    #1545

    adverb

    In a strong or powerful way; with a firm opinion or feeling.

    1. I strongly agree with your plan for the weekend.

    2. She strongly believes that exercise helps people stay healthy.

    3. The doctor strongly advised him to rest for several days.

    4. This soup is strongly flavored with garlic and fresh herbs.

    5. The wind was blowing strongly during our train journey.

  6. bridge

    #1546

    noun, verb

    A structure over water or roads that lets people or vehicles cross; to connect two sides.

    1. We walked across the bridge to reach the other side of town.

    2. The train crossed the bridge just before sunset.

    3. Please drive slowly over the narrow bridge.

    4. The new program helps bridge the gap between school and work.

    5. Talking about music helped bridge the difference between the two friends.

  7. consist

    #1547

    verb

    to be made up of particular parts or things

    1. The breakfast consists of eggs, toast, and fresh fruit.

    2. The course consists of ten short lessons and two tests.

    3. The team consists of five workers from different countries.

    4. The trip consisted of three days in Rome and one day in Naples.

    5. The medicine consists of natural ingredients and helps calm stomach pain.

  8. graduate

    #1548

    noun, verb

    A person who finishes a school or university course; to finish such a course.

    1. My sister graduated from college last year.

    2. The graduate thanked her teachers at the ceremony.

    3. He hopes to graduate next summer and find a good job.

    4. Many new graduates move to cities for work.

    5. She is a medical graduate working at the local hospital.

  9. brand

    #1549

    noun, verb

    A brand is a name or design that identifies a company's product; to brand means to give it one.

    1. This brand makes comfortable shoes for everyday walking.

    2. I usually buy the same brand of coffee.

    3. Which brand of phone do you use?

    4. The company is branding its new product with bright colors.

    5. The hotel gave every guest a branded bag.

  10. moral

    #1550

    adjective, noun

    Connected with right and wrong behavior, or a lesson about how to behave well.

    1. She made a moral choice and returned the wallet she found.

    2. The story teaches a moral about being honest with friends.

    3. He has strong moral values and always keeps his promises.

    4. The doctor faced a moral problem when the patient refused treatment.

    5. Some people think it is a moral duty to help older neighbors.

  11. insist

    #1551

    verb

    to say firmly that something must happen or is true

    1. She insisted on paying for dinner.

    2. My parents insisted that I call them when I arrived.

    3. The teacher insisted on checking everyone's homework.

    4. He insisted that he had not taken the missing book.

    5. The doctor insisted that she rest for a few days.

  12. combination

    #1552

    noun

    A mixture or joining of different things, people, or qualities.

    1. This combination of cheese and tomatoes tastes delicious.

    2. Use a combination of warm water and soap to clean it.

    3. The lock opens with a four-number combination.

    4. She wore a beautiful combination of a blue shirt and white trousers.

    5. A combination of rest and medicine helped him feel better.

  13. abuse

    #1553

    noun, verb

    To treat someone badly, or to use something in the wrong way.

    1. The police arrested him for abusing his wife.

    2. Some children suffer abuse at home and need help.

    3. Never abuse painkillers, because they can harm your health.

    4. The hotel will not tolerate verbal abuse from guests.

    5. Leaving the water running is an abuse of this shared resource.

  14. ice

    #1554

    noun, verb

    Frozen water, or to cool a drink or food with frozen water.

    1. Put some ice in my glass, please.

    2. The children are playing on the ice at the skating rink.

    3. The road was covered with ice after the storm.

    4. We packed the fish in ice for the long trip.

    5. She iced the cake before her friends arrived.

  15. principal

    #1555

    noun, adjective

    The head of a school; or most important in rank, value, or importance.

    1. The principal welcomed new students on their first day of school.

    2. Please speak to the principal if your child has a problem.

    3. The principal reason for the trip was to visit family.

    4. The bank pays interest on the principal each month.

    5. Our principal concern is keeping everyone safe during the storm.

  16. master

    #1556

    noun, verb

    A person highly skilled at something; to learn or control something completely.

    1. She is a master of making delicious Italian food.

    2. It took him months to master the new computer program.

    3. The chess master defeated three players at the club.

    4. He earned a master's degree after two years of study.

    5. The dog finally mastered the trick after many practice sessions.

  17. definitely

    #1557

    adverb

    Used to say something is certain or true without doubt.

    1. I will definitely call you when I get home.

    2. She definitely wants to join us for dinner tonight.

    3. You should definitely try this chocolate cake; it is delicious.

    4. He definitely needs to see a doctor about his back pain.

    5. We are definitely taking the train to the city tomorrow.

  18. session

    #1558

    noun

    A period of time spent doing a particular activity, such as studying, exercising, or meeting.

    1. I have a training session at work this afternoon.

    2. The doctor scheduled another session to help with my back pain.

    3. Our study session lasted two hours before dinner.

    4. The band played three songs during yesterday's recording session.

    5. We enjoyed a relaxing massage session at the hotel.

  19. grade

    #1559

    noun, verb

    a level of quality or a mark showing how well a student did

    1. She got a good grade on her English test.

    2. The hotel was given a high grade for cleanliness.

    3. This meat is grade A, so it should taste excellent.

    4. The road climbs a steep grade near the mountain village.

    5. The doctor graded his pain as mild after the treatment.

  20. nevertheless

    #1560

    adverb

    used to show that something is true even though another fact might suggest the opposite

    1. It was raining; nevertheless, we went for a walk.

    2. The job was difficult. Nevertheless, she finished it on time.

    3. He felt tired; nevertheless, he helped clean the kitchen.

    4. The hotel was small, but nevertheless very comfortable.

    5. The soup looked simple; nevertheless, it tasted delicious.

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