Unit 86
Words 1701–1720 · religion, employer, reject, latter, plate, ban
religion
#1701noun
A system of beliefs and practices about God or the meaning of life.
People of different religions live together in our neighborhood.
She studies religion at school and enjoys learning about different beliefs.
You should respect everyone's religion, even when it differs from yours.
His religion does not allow him to eat pork.
The museum displays art from many religions around the world.
employer
#1702noun
A person or company that pays people to work for them.
My employer pays me every Friday.
Her employer offered flexible hours after she had a baby.
The employer is looking for someone with cooking experience.
Your employer should provide a safe place to work.
The company became a good employer for local students.
reject
#1703verb
to refuse to accept, approve, or use someone or something
The company rejected my job application after the interview.
She rejected his offer to help carry the heavy boxes.
The committee rejected the plan because it was too expensive.
The shop rejected my return because the shirt was damaged.
The child rejected the soup and asked for bread.
latter
#1704adjective, noun
The second of two people or things mentioned.
Of the two dresses, I prefer the latter because it is cheaper.
The latter part of the journey was slow because of heavy traffic.
The latter half of the lesson was easier for everyone.
We discussed two plans, but chose the latter for our trip.
The latter option includes breakfast and free airport transport.
plate
#1705noun, verb
a flat dish for holding and serving food
She put the sandwiches on a clean plate.
Please wash your plate after dinner.
The restaurant served the meal on a large plate.
He filled his plate with vegetables at the buffet.
The mechanic plated the small metal parts with gold.
ban
#1706noun, verb
To officially stop someone from doing something, or to say that something is not allowed.
The school banned mobile phones during lessons.
The government banned smoking in public places.
The website banned him for sharing dangerous videos.
There is a ban on parking outside the hospital.
The coach banned sweets before the important game.
steal
#1707verb, noun
To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.
Someone stole my bike from outside the house.
The shoplifter tried to steal a jacket from the store.
He stole a quick look at his phone during class.
The children stole some cookies from the kitchen.
That little mistake stole my confidence at work.
protest
#1708noun, verb
A public action or statement showing strong disagreement with something.
Thousands joined the protest against the new law.
Students protested when their school closed the library.
She protested that the restaurant had charged her twice.
He began a hunger protest to demand better treatment.
My little brother protested when I took his toy.
index
#1709noun, verb
A list that helps you find information, or a number showing size or change.
Check the index to find the page about healthy food.
The book has a useful index at the back.
Prices increased according to the cost of living index.
The teacher indexed the students' names by their last names.
She used her finger to index each item in the recipe.
sad
#1710adjective
Feeling unhappy, often because something bad happened.
She felt sad when her best friend moved away.
The sad news made everyone quiet at dinner.
I was sad about missing the school trip.
He looked sad after losing his favorite toy.
The movie had a sad ending, but I enjoyed it.
frequently
#1711adverb
often or many times, especially at regular or short intervals
She frequently visits her parents after work.
The manager frequently checks our progress during meetings.
This bus frequently stops near the train station.
Tom frequently forgets his keys at home.
People who exercise frequently usually sleep better.
circle
#1712noun, verb
a round shape, or to move around something in a curved path
Draw a circle around the correct answer.
We sat in a circle around the campfire.
The children circled the teacher during story time.
The plane circled the airport before landing.
A group of friends circled the new restaurant after work.
helpful
#1713adjective
Useful and willing to help someone or make a situation easier.
The helpful teacher explained the difficult homework again.
This map is helpful when you are exploring a new city.
My neighbor was helpful and watered our plants while we were away.
The shop assistant gave me helpful advice about choosing a warm jacket.
The nurse gave me some helpful tips for getting better.
command
#1714noun, verb
an order to do something, or to give someone an order
The teacher gave the class a command to open their books.
The dog stopped when its owner gave the command.
The officer took command of the busy train station.
You can command the computer using your voice.
The captain commanded the crew to leave the ship.
attractive
#1715adjective
Pleasant to look at or interesting enough to make people want it.
She is attractive and always dresses very neatly.
This attractive apartment has large windows and a sunny balcony.
The shop displayed an attractive blue jacket near the entrance.
The hotel offers an attractive price for families during summer.
The attractive smell of fresh bread brought customers inside.
sick
#1716adjective
Ill or unwell; sometimes feeling very upset or disgusted by something.
I stayed home from work because I felt sick.
She was sick all night after eating bad food.
My little brother is sick with a high fever.
The rough boat ride made several passengers sick.
That smell makes me feel sick every time.
impression
#1717noun
An opinion or feeling about someone or something, formed after seeing or experiencing it.
She made a good impression at her new job.
My first impression of the hotel was very positive.
The meal left a strong impression on everyone.
He gave the impression that he knew the city well.
The artist created an impression of the sea with blue paint.
unable
#1718adjective
Not able to do something or not having the skill, strength, or chance to do it.
I was unable to open the jar, so I asked my brother.
She was unable to attend the meeting because she felt sick.
The child was unable to swim across the pool alone.
We were unable to find our hotel after walking for an hour.
He was unable to hear the doctor clearly because of the noise.
joke
#1719noun, verb
Something funny said or done to make people laugh, or to speak humorously.
He told a funny joke at dinner, and everyone laughed.
I was only joking when I said I would leave.
She likes to joke with her coworkers during lunch.
The teacher made a joke to relax the students before the test.
That joke about my haircut was not very kind.
sky
#1720noun
The space above the earth where you see the sun, moon, and clouds.
The sky is clear and blue this morning.
Dark clouds covered the sky before the storm.
We watched the sunset turn the sky orange.
The airplane disappeared into the sky.
Stars filled the night sky after dinner.