Unit 81

Words 1601–1620 · soft, row, youth, lock, fuel, expectation

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soft
#1601
adjective
Not hard or rough; pleasant to touch or gentle in sound, light, or feeling.
1. She bought a soft sweater for the cold winter.
2. Please use a soft cloth to clean the table.
3. The baby slept peacefully on a soft blanket.
4. He spoke in a soft voice during the meeting.
5. This bread is soft and warm from the oven.
row
#1602
noun, verb
A line of things, or to move a boat through water using oars.
1. We sat in the front row at the movie theater.
2. Please put the clean plates in a row on the table.
3. The students stood in a row outside the classroom.
4. They rowed across the lake before breakfast.
5. We had to row back when the engine stopped.
youth
#1603
noun
the time of life when someone is young
1. She spent her youth in a small town near the coast.
2. The youth of today use technology in many different ways.
3. He joined a youth football team when he was ten.
4. The store offers discounts for youth and students.
5. Regular exercise helps people stay active in their youth.
lock
#1604
noun, verb
A device that keeps something closed, or to close something with a key.
1. Please lock the door when you leave the house.
2. I forgot to lock my bike outside the store.
3. The key is stuck in the lock.
4. She locked her suitcase before the flight.
5. The teacher locked the classroom after school.
fuel
#1605
noun, verb
A substance burned to produce energy, or to supply something with energy.
1. The car needs more fuel before our long trip.
2. The plane stopped to refuel before flying across the country.
3. Wood was used as fuel to heat the small house.
4. This healthy breakfast will fuel you for the busy day.
5. His angry words fueled the argument between the two friends.
expectation
#1606
noun
A belief about what will happen or what someone should do.
1. Our expectations for the new restaurant were very high.
2. The job did not meet my expectations.
3. Teachers have high expectations for their students.
4. We arrived early in expectation of heavy traffic.
5. The doctor explained what to expect after the operation.
employment
#1607
noun
The state of having a paid job, or the work provided by a job.
1. She found employment at a small hotel near the beach.
2. The company offers full-time employment to trained workers.
3. Many young people are looking for employment after school.
4. His employment ended when the restaurant closed.
5. The government is creating new employment in rural areas.
celebrate
#1608
verb
to do something special to show that an important event or success has happened
1. We celebrated her birthday with cake and presents.
2. They celebrated winning the game with a team dinner.
3. The school celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert.
4. Let’s celebrate the new job with dinner tonight.
5. Many people celebrate Christmas with family and special food.
sexual
#1609
adjective
Related to sex or the physical relationship between people.
1. The school teaches children about sexual health and safety.
2. The doctor asked about my sexual health during the checkup.
3. The film contains some sexual scenes and is not suitable for children.
4. They discussed sexual relationships and the importance of trust.
5. The clinic offers sexual health advice for young adults.
shoulder
#1610
noun, verb
The part of your body between your neck and your upper arm.
1. She carried her baby on her shoulder during the walk.
2. He hurt his shoulder while playing tennis yesterday.
3. Please look over your shoulder before changing lanes.
4. My backpack is hanging from one shoulder.
5. The friends stood shoulder to shoulder in the small kitchen.
breath
#1611
noun
The air that you take into your lungs when you breathe.
1. Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.
2. She held her breath while swimming underwater.
3. He was out of breath after running to catch the bus.
4. The doctor noticed that his breath smelled like garlic.
5. The cold air made her breath visible in the morning.
increasingly
#1612
adverb
more and more as time passes or a situation develops
1. The weather is becoming increasingly warm this week.
2. She is increasingly worried about her father's health.
3. More students are increasingly using online tools for schoolwork.
4. The shop is increasingly popular with local families.
5. Traveling by train is increasingly common among young people.
import
#1613
noun, verb
To bring goods into a country, or goods brought in from another country.
1. The store imports fresh fruit from nearby countries.
2. Our country imports most of its coffee from Brazil.
3. The company imports clothes and sells them online.
4. We import cheese from France for the restaurant.
5. The museum imported an old painting for its new exhibition.
bottle
#1614
noun, verb
a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic
1. She filled her water bottle before leaving for work.
2. Please recycle the empty bottles after the party.
3. He opened a bottle of wine with dinner.
4. The baby is drinking milk from a bottle.
5. They bottled the fresh juice and stored it in the fridge.
ourselves
#1615
pronoun
Used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people.
1. We made the cake ourselves for our friend's birthday.
2. We should look after ourselves during the busy workweek.
3. The children enjoyed themselves at the park after school.
4. We taught ourselves how to cook simple Italian dishes.
5. We introduced ourselves to the new neighbors yesterday.
sheet
#1616
noun, verb
A thin piece of paper or cloth, or a flat layer covering something.
1. Please change the sheets before our guests arrive tonight.
2. She wrote her homework on a clean sheet of paper.
3. The bakery placed a sheet of cookies in the oven.
4. A sheet of ice covered the road after the storm.
5. The nurse is sheeting the patient’s bed after breakfast.
engine
#1617
noun
A machine that uses fuel or electricity to make something move.
1. The car engine stopped suddenly on the way home.
2. The mechanic checked the engine before our long trip.
3. This boat has a powerful engine for rough water.
4. The washing machine engine makes a strange noise.
5. The plane's engines became louder during takeoff.
cast
#1618
noun, verb
A cast is a hard cover for a broken arm or leg; to cast means to throw or choose actors.
1. The doctor put a cast on my broken arm.
2. The director cast Maya as the main character.
3. He cast the fishing line into the quiet lake.
4. The tree cast a long shadow across the garden.
5. She cast a quick glance at her friend.
notion
#1619
noun
An idea or belief about something, especially one that may not be completely correct.
1. I had no notion that the store closed so early.
2. She rejected the notion that money brings happiness.
3. He has a vague notion of moving abroad someday.
4. The teacher explained the notion of fair play to the class.
5. That notion sounds strange, but it might work.
conservative
#1620
adjective, noun
Preferring traditional ideas and careful change; a person with these beliefs.
1. My parents are conservative about money and avoid expensive purchases.
2. She wore a conservative black dress to the job interview.
3. The conservative teacher prefers traditional methods in the classroom.
4. He is a conservative eater who avoids spicy and unusual foods.
5. Many conservatives support lower taxes and smaller government.

soft

row

youth

lock

fuel

expectation

employment

celebrate

sexual

shoulder

breath

increasingly

import

bottle

ourselves

sheet

engine

cast

notion

conservative