Unit 84

Words 1661–1680 · peak, chairman, proportion, ear, disappear, shout

  1. peak

    #1661

    noun, verb, adjective

    the highest point of something, or the greatest level that it reaches

    1. We reached the peak after climbing the mountain all morning.

    2. Prices usually peak during the holiday shopping season.

    3. Avoid driving during peak hours because the roads are crowded.

    4. Her energy peaked after a good night's sleep.

    5. The runner reached his peak last year and won several races.

  2. chairman

    #1662

    noun

    The person who leads a committee, meeting, or organization.

    1. The chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.

    2. The chairman of the company answered questions from reporters.

    3. She was elected chairman of the school committee.

    4. The chairman asked members to vote on the new plan.

    5. Our club chairman organized a dinner for all the volunteers.

  3. proportion

    #1663

    noun

    the relationship between the amounts or sizes of different parts of something

    1. A large proportion of students walk to school.

    2. Use the right proportion of flour and water for the dough.

    3. The painting has a pleasing proportion of colors and shapes.

    4. Only a small proportion of the seats were empty.

    5. The nurse checked the proportion of fat in the patient's diet.

  4. ear

    #1664

    noun

    One of the two parts of your body that you use for hearing.

    1. I whispered the secret in her ear.

    2. My left ear hurts after swimming.

    3. He has small ears and curly brown hair.

    4. The baby pulled her mother's ear during lunch.

    5. Please speak louder because I cannot hear well in my right ear.

  5. disappear

    #1665

    verb

    to go out of sight or stop existing

    1. The sun disappeared behind the clouds before dinner.

    2. My keys disappeared from the kitchen table this morning.

    3. The crowd disappeared quickly after the concert ended.

    4. The doctor said the pain should disappear soon.

    5. The cookies disappeared from the plate during the party.

  6. shout

    #1666

    noun, verb

    To speak very loudly, or a loud cry made by someone.

    1. Please do not shout; I can hear you perfectly.

    2. The coach shouted instructions across the soccer field.

    3. I heard a shout from the next room and ran to help.

    4. The children shouted with excitement when the train arrived.

    5. She shouted for help after hurting her ankle on the trail.

  7. yard

    #1667

    noun

    An area of land next to a house, often covered with grass.

    1. The children are playing in the yard after school.

    2. Please park the car in the back yard.

    3. We planted flowers along the edge of the yard.

    4. The dog ran across the yard to greet me.

    5. The workers cleaned the yard before the family moved in.

  8. constant

    #1668

    adjective, noun

    happening all the time or staying the same without stopping or changing

    1. The constant noise from the street kept me awake all night.

    2. She needs constant support while recovering from her serious injury.

    3. The temperature in this room stays constant all day.

    4. Our teacher praised his constant effort during the school project.

    5. The constant in this science problem is the number that never changes.

  9. significantly

    #1669

    adverb

    In a clear or important way; by a large amount.

    1. The price of milk has increased significantly this year.

    2. Her health improved significantly after she started exercising.

    3. The new road significantly reduces travel time to the airport.

    4. Our sales increased significantly during the holiday season.

    5. The students performed significantly better after extra practice.

  10. hill

    #1670

    noun

    A raised area of land, smaller and less steep than a mountain.

    1. The children ran down the hill after school.

    2. Our house is on a hill above the village.

    3. We walked up the hill to reach the castle.

    4. The cyclist pushed his bike up the hill.

    5. She rolled the ball down the hill at the park.

  11. considerable

    #1671

    adjective

    Large in size, amount, or importance.

    1. The house needs a considerable amount of work before we can move in.

    2. She spent a considerable amount of money on her new winter coat.

    3. The long journey caused considerable problems for the tired travelers.

    4. Our school made considerable progress after hiring more teachers.

    5. He felt considerable pain after falling from his bicycle.

  12. instruction

    #1672

    noun

    information that tells you how to do something

    1. Please read the instructions before using the new washing machine.

    2. The teacher gave us instructions for the science experiment.

    3. Follow the doctor's instructions and take two pills each day.

    4. I couldn't assemble the shelf because the instructions were unclear.

    5. The tour guide gave clear instructions about where to meet after lunch.

  13. intelligence

    #1673

    noun

    The ability to learn, understand, and solve problems.

    1. The test measures children's intelligence and learning skills.

    2. Artificial intelligence helps doctors find diseases early.

    3. She showed great intelligence when she solved the difficult puzzle.

    4. The police used their intelligence to find the missing traveler.

    5. His intelligence helped him choose the best route through the mountains.

  14. ideal

    #1674

    adjective, noun

    Perfect or most suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

    1. This quiet room is ideal for studying after dinner.

    2. The hotel is in an ideal location near the beach.

    3. An ideal breakfast gives you energy for the morning.

    4. She found the ideal dress for her sister's wedding.

    5. In an ideal world, everyone would have enough time to rest.

  15. folk

    #1675

    noun, adjective

    People in general, especially people from a particular place or group.

    1. The local folk are friendly and always ready to help visitors.

    2. Folks, please leave your shoes by the door.

    3. My grandparents enjoy listening to old folk music together.

    4. The village folk brought fresh bread to the community dinner.

    5. The museum displayed colorful folk art from several countries.

  16. surely

    #1676

    adverb

    used to say something is almost certainly true or to show surprise

    1. Surely you remember where we parked the car.

    2. Surely there must be a cheaper way to travel.

    3. You surely cannot be serious about quitting your job.

    4. Surely, you are not going to eat all that cake.

    5. She surely knows how hard you have been working.

  17. guard

    #1677

    noun, verb

    A person who protects something, or to protect it from danger.

    1. The security guard checked our bags at the museum entrance.

    2. Please guard your wallet carefully while you travel on the train.

    3. Our dog guarded the house while we were away.

    4. Washing your hands helps guard against infection.

    5. The teacher asked two students to guard the classroom door.

  18. cat

    #1678

    noun

    a small animal with soft fur, often kept as a pet

    1. Our cat sleeps on the sofa every afternoon.

    2. The cat chased a mouse across the kitchen floor.

    3. She feeds her cat before leaving for work.

    4. The children gently petted the friendly cat.

    5. A stray cat followed us back to the hotel.

  19. somewhat

    #1679

    adverb

    to a small degree; a little, but not completely

    1. The soup is somewhat spicy, so drink some water.

    2. She felt somewhat tired after working all day.

    3. The new student is somewhat shy in class.

    4. The hotel was somewhat expensive, but the room was comfortable.

    5. I was somewhat surprised to see my old friend at the airport.

  20. kiss

    #1680

    noun, verb

    To touch someone with your lips, or the touch made with your lips.

    1. She gave her mother a kiss before leaving for school.

    2. They kissed goodbye at the airport before his flight.

    3. The little boy kissed his baby sister gently.

    4. He kissed her hand after she helped him at work.

    5. The nurse kissed the child's sore finger to make it feel better.

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