Unit 82

Words 1621–1640 · journey, opposition, relief, debt, honor, outcome

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  1. journey

    #1621

    noun

    A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.

    1. The journey from London to Paris takes about two hours.

    2. We had a long journey home after the concert.

    3. Her journey to work starts with a short bus ride.

    4. The students wrote about their journey through the forest.

    5. Learning a new language is a difficult but rewarding journey.

  2. opposition

    #1622

    noun

    Strong disagreement with a plan, idea, or person, or the people who disagree.

    1. The plan met strong opposition from local residents.

    2. The opposition party criticized the government during the election.

    3. Our team played well despite opposition from the other school.

    4. She faced opposition when she asked for a later work schedule.

    5. The new shopping center caused opposition from nearby shop owners.

  3. relief

    #1623

    noun

    A feeling of happiness when something difficult or painful ends.

    1. She felt great relief when her lost dog came home.

    2. The medicine brought relief from his terrible headache.

    3. Everyone sighed with relief when the teacher canceled the test.

    4. The cool water gave us relief from the hot summer sun.

    5. The store offered relief to shoppers by extending the return period.

  4. debt

    #1624

    noun

    Money that you owe to a person, bank, or business.

    1. She is trying to pay off her credit card debt.

    2. The bank refused his loan because he already had too much debt.

    3. Their family got into debt after repairing the house.

    4. He borrowed money from a friend and is still in debt.

    5. The company is working hard to reduce its debt.

  5. honor

    #1625

    noun, verb

    Honor means great respect, or to show respect for someone or something.

    1. The award was a great honor for our family.

    2. We honor our grandparents by visiting them every Sunday.

    3. The school honored Maya for helping younger students.

    4. It is an honor to meet the famous chef.

    5. The town held a ceremony to honor fallen soldiers.

  6. outcome

    #1626

    noun

    The final result of an action, event, or situation.

    1. We are waiting to hear the outcome of the meeting.

    2. The outcome of the game surprised everyone at the party.

    3. Hard work usually leads to a better outcome at school.

    4. The doctor explained the possible outcomes of the treatment.

    5. The meal had a disappointing outcome because we forgot the salt.

  7. blame

    #1627

    noun, verb

    To say or believe that someone caused a problem or did something wrong.

    1. Do not blame me for the broken window.

    2. She blamed the traffic for arriving late.

    3. The teacher blamed Tom for making too much noise.

    4. I take the blame for forgetting your birthday.

    5. The doctor said stress was partly to blame for his headaches.

  8. explanation

    #1628

    noun

    A statement that makes something clear or tells why it happened.

    1. The teacher gave a simple explanation of the new rule.

    2. Can you give me an explanation for the late delivery?

    3. His explanation of the problem helped us find a solution.

    4. She asked the doctor for an explanation of her test results.

    5. There is no easy explanation for why the soup tastes so salty.

  9. arise

    #1629

    verb

    To happen, especially unexpectedly or as a problem or need.

    1. Several problems arose during the meeting this morning.

    2. Please call me if any questions arise after class.

    3. A disagreement arose between two friends at dinner.

    4. We left early because an urgent problem had arisen.

    5. Health problems can arise when people do not sleep enough.

  10. musical

    #1630

    adjective, noun

    Related to music, or a play in which people sing and dance.

    1. She has a beautiful musical voice.

    2. We watched a musical at the theater last night.

    3. Our school musical starts next Friday.

    4. He bought a musical birthday card for his sister.

    5. The musical instruments were too heavy to carry.

  11. recover

    #1631

    verb

    to become healthy, strong, or normal again after illness, injury, or difficulty

    1. She is recovering well after her operation.

    2. It took him two weeks to recover from the flu.

    3. The company recovered quickly after losing many customers.

    4. I recovered my lost wallet at the train station.

    5. The team recovered from a difficult start and won the game.

  12. dad

    #1632

    noun

    your father or a familiar way to call a father

    1. My dad cooks dinner for our family every Friday.

    2. Dad drove me to school because it was raining.

    3. I called my dad after I arrived at the airport.

    4. Her dad helped her choose a birthday present.

    5. The doctor told his dad to rest at home.

  13. stretch

    #1633

    verb, noun

    to make something longer or wider, or to extend your body or arm

    1. I stretch my legs before I go for a run.

    2. She stretched her arms to reach the top shelf.

    3. We stopped to stretch during the long car journey.

    4. They walked along a quiet stretch of beach.

    5. The repair took a long stretch of the afternoon.

  14. declare

    #1634

    verb

    To say something clearly and officially, or to make it known publicly.

    1. The doctor declared that the patient was healthy again.

    2. Maya declared her love for the city after her visit.

    3. We must declare all our food at the airport.

    4. The school declared Friday a holiday for every student.

    5. He declared his new phone at customs before entering the country.

  15. retire

    #1635

    verb

    To stop working permanently, usually because you are old enough to receive a pension.

    1. My father plans to retire next year.

    2. She retired from teaching after thirty years.

    3. He retired early to travel around the world.

    4. My grandfather retired because of health problems.

    5. The tennis player retired from the match with an injury.

  16. tiny

    #1636

    adjective

    Very small in size or amount.

    1. The kitten slept in a tiny basket beside the warm stove.

    2. She lives in a tiny apartment near the train station.

    3. We only need a tiny bit of sugar for this recipe.

    4. Look at the tiny pieces of glass on the floor.

    5. The doctor found a tiny cut on his finger.

  17. careful

    #1637

    adjective

    Giving attention to avoid danger, mistakes, or damage.

    1. Be careful when you cross the busy street.

    2. She was careful not to spill coffee on her new shirt.

    3. The doctor told him to be careful with his sore back.

    4. Please read the recipe carefully before you start cooking.

    5. We need to be careful when we choose a hotel for our trip.

  18. suitable

    #1638

    adjective

    right or good for a particular person, purpose, or situation

    1. This room is suitable for a small family.

    2. Wear suitable shoes for the long walk.

    3. The teacher chose a suitable book for the class.

    4. Is this time suitable for a quick meeting?

    5. The doctor recommended suitable food after her illness.

  19. native

    #1639

    adjective, noun

    Native describes someone born in a place or a language learned from birth.

    1. She is a native speaker of Spanish.

    2. He is a native of this small town.

    3. We asked a native guide to show us the old town.

    4. The garden is full of native plants and flowers.

    5. I want to sound more like a native speaker.

  20. fruit

    #1640

    noun

    The sweet, edible part of a plant, such as an apple, banana, or orange.

    1. I eat fresh fruit with yogurt for breakfast every morning.

    2. Please buy some fruit when you go to the supermarket.

    3. The children shared a large bowl of fruit after school.

    4. This tropical island grows fruit all year round.

    5. The doctor advised me to eat more fruit for better health.

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