Unit 79

Words 1561–1580 · predict, previously, protection, largely, wed, rent

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  1. predict

    #1561

    verb

    To say what you think will happen in the future.

    1. Experts predict heavy rain this evening.

    2. Can you predict who will win the match?

    3. Doctors predict that she will feel better soon.

    4. Our teacher asked us to predict the story’s ending.

    5. I never predicted such a busy restaurant tonight.

  2. previously

    #1562

    adverb

    At an earlier time or before something else happened.

    1. I had previously visited London, so I knew the way.

    2. She previously worked at the shop near our house.

    3. Have you previously tried this kind of cheese?

    4. The doctor had previously advised him to rest more.

    5. We previously booked a room, but the hotel was full.

  3. protection

    #1563

    noun

    Safety from harm, damage, or danger.

    1. Wear sunscreen for protection from the sun.

    2. The police gave the witness protection after the accident.

    3. This case provides good protection for your phone.

    4. The workers wore gloves for protection against chemicals.

    5. The vaccine offers protection against serious illness.

  4. largely

    #1564

    adverb

    Mostly or mainly; in large part.

    1. The town's economy is largely based on tourism.

    2. The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

    3. The meal was largely made from fresh vegetables.

    4. The students were largely satisfied with their new classroom.

    5. The road was largely empty during our early morning trip.

  5. wed

    #1565

    verb

    to marry someone

    1. They wed in a small church last summer.

    2. The prince wed his longtime partner in a beautiful ceremony.

    3. My grandparents wed when they were both twenty.

    4. The actors wed in the final episode of the show.

    5. The couple wed by the sea with close friends nearby.

  6. rent

    #1566

    noun, verb

    To pay to use a home, car, or other property; or the money paid.

    1. We rent a small apartment near the city center.

    2. Our rent is due on the first day of each month.

    3. We rented a car for our trip around the island.

    4. They cannot afford the rent for that large office.

    5. You can rent bikes near the train station.

  7. shot

    #1567

    noun, verb

    A photograph, an attempt, or an act of firing a gun; to photograph or fire.

    1. She took a shot of the sunset with her new phone.

    2. He took one shot at the goal and scored.

    3. The doctor gave me a flu shot at the clinic.

    4. The photographer shot a wedding in a beautiful garden.

    5. The hunter heard a loud shot in the forest.

  8. appearance

    #1568

    noun

    The way someone or something looks, or the act of appearing somewhere.

    1. She changed her appearance before the job interview.

    2. His sudden appearance at the party surprised everyone.

    3. The restaurant has a modern appearance after its recent changes.

    4. The doctor noticed a change in the appearance of her skin.

    5. The actor made his first appearance on television last night.

  9. reasonable

    #1569

    adjective

    Fair, sensible, and suitable for a particular situation.

    1. The hotel offers reasonable prices for clean, comfortable rooms.

    2. Please give me a reasonable explanation for being late.

    3. We need a reasonable plan for finishing the project on time.

    4. She made a reasonable choice and ordered a smaller meal.

    5. The doctor said a reasonable amount of exercise would help.

  10. guarantee

    #1570

    noun, verb

    A promise that something will happen or that a product will work properly.

    1. This ticket guarantees you a seat on the train.

    2. The shop offers a money-back guarantee on all shoes.

    3. Can you guarantee that this food is safe to eat?

    4. The company guarantees its products for two years.

    5. There is no guarantee that the weather will stay sunny.

  11. till

    #1571

    preposition, conjunction, noun, verb

    Until a particular time; a machine for preparing soil; or a cash drawer in a shop.

    1. We stayed at the beach till the sun went down.

    2. Please wait till I finish this phone call.

    3. The store is open till nine o'clock tonight.

    4. The farmer used a till to prepare the vegetable garden.

    5. The cashier counted the money in the till after closing.

  12. theme

    #1572

    noun

    The main subject or idea in a book, film, discussion, or event.

    1. The theme of the party was summer holidays.

    2. Love is a common theme in many films.

    3. Our teacher asked us to write about the theme of friendship.

    4. The hotel chose a tropical theme for its restaurant.

    5. The conference theme was healthy eating and exercise.

  13. judgment

    #1573

    noun

    The ability to make good decisions after thinking carefully about something.

    1. Use your best judgment before making an important decision.

    2. The teacher praised Liam for his good judgment.

    3. In my judgment, this restaurant serves the freshest food.

    4. The court will give its judgment next week.

    5. Try not to pass judgment on people you do not know.

  14. odd

    #1574

    adjective

    Strange or unusual, or not matching the usual pattern.

    1. That odd noise woke me up during the night.

    2. She felt odd after eating too much spicy food.

    3. It was odd to see the shop closed on Saturday.

    4. He has an odd way of answering simple questions.

    5. The odd numbers are three, five, and seven.

  15. approve

    #1575

    verb

    to officially accept something, or to think that something is good

    1. The manager approved my vacation request yesterday.

    2. Do your parents approve of your new friend?

    3. The school approved a new lunch menu for students.

    4. Her doctor approved the exercise plan after checking her health.

    5. We cannot approve the purchase until we check the price.

  16. loan

    #1576

    noun, verb

    Money that someone lends you and you pay back later, usually with interest.

    1. We took out a loan to buy our first home.

    2. The bank approved my loan after checking my income.

    3. She is paying back her student loan every month.

    4. Could you loan me your bicycle for the afternoon?

    5. My brother loaned me his jacket because I was cold.

  17. definition

    #1577

    noun

    The meaning of a word, phrase, or idea.

    1. Can you give me the definition of this new word?

    2. The dictionary has a clear definition for every word.

    3. We need a simple definition of success for this project.

    4. The doctor explained the definition of a healthy diet.

    5. Different people have different definitions of happiness.

  18. elect

    #1578

    verb

    to choose someone for a position by voting

    1. Voters elected Maria as the town's new mayor.

    2. The students elected James class president last Friday.

    3. Our team elected Sara captain before the match.

    4. The committee elected two new members during the meeting.

    5. The club elected me to organize the summer trip.

  19. atmosphere

    #1579

    noun

    The feeling or mood of a place, situation, or group of people.

    1. The restaurant has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

    2. Soft music created a peaceful atmosphere in the room.

    3. The school atmosphere became exciting before the sports day.

    4. We enjoyed the lively atmosphere at the street market.

    5. The thick atmosphere on Mars contains very little oxygen.

  20. farmer

    #1580

    noun

    A person who grows crops or keeps animals for food and other farm products.

    1. The farmer grows vegetables and sells them at the market.

    2. The farmer feeds the cows early every morning.

    3. My uncle is a farmer who keeps chickens and pigs.

    4. The farmer drove his tractor across the field after the rain.

    5. We bought fresh eggs from a local farmer last weekend.

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