Unit 87
Words 1721–1740 · column, electronic, impose, criminal, besides, properly
column
#1721noun
A tall vertical support, or a regular section of words in a newspaper or table.
The ancient temple has twelve tall marble columns.
Please write your name in the first column.
She reads the advice column in the newspaper every morning.
The newspaper printed his story in the sports column.
A concrete column supports the balcony above our front door.
electronic
#1722adjective
Using or relating to devices that work with electricity and computer technology.
I bought an electronic watch for my daughter’s birthday.
Please send the electronic document to my work email.
The electronic door lock stopped working this morning.
Electronic music played while we danced at the party.
The doctor checked my electronic health record before our visit.
impose
#1723verb
to force someone to accept a rule, cost, or unwanted situation
The hotel imposed an extra fee for room service.
The teacher imposed a strict deadline for the project.
The city imposed a ban on parking here.
Please do not impose your opinions on your friends.
The long journey imposed great stress on her body.
criminal
#1724noun, adjective
A person who has broken the law, or relating to crime or the law.
The police arrested the criminal outside his house.
The judge sent the criminal to prison for five years.
The detective is investigating a criminal gang in the city.
The store installed a camera to prevent criminal activity.
The newspaper reported a rise in criminal behavior last year.
besides
#1725adverb, preposition
In addition to someone or something; also, or apart from that.
Besides English, she speaks Spanish and a little French.
What did you do besides watching television last night?
Besides being cheap, this restaurant serves delicious food.
I do not want to go outside; besides, it is raining heavily.
Who besides Tom can help us carry these heavy boxes?
properly
#1726adverb
In the correct or suitable way
Please wash your hands properly before you prepare the food.
Make sure the door is properly locked before you leave.
The printer is not working properly, so I cannot print my report.
She explained the problem properly during the meeting.
Take this medicine properly and drink plenty of water.
ancient
#1727adjective
Very old, especially from a long time ago in history.
We visited an ancient temple during our holiday in Greece.
The museum has ancient coins from many different countries.
They discovered an ancient village under the desert sand.
My history class is learning about ancient Egypt this week.
An ancient tree grows beside the walking path in our park.
coast
#1728noun, verb
The land beside the sea; to move easily without using much effort.
We walked along the coast and watched the waves.
The hotel has a beautiful view of the coast.
Many small towns lie along the northern coast.
The road follows the coast for several miles.
After finishing early, I coasted home on my bicycle.
ill
#1729adjective, adverb, noun
Sick or unhealthy; badly or wrongly; trouble or harm.
I felt ill all day and stayed home from work.
She became seriously ill after eating spoiled food.
Please stay home if you are ill.
The child was too ill to go to school.
He wished no ill on anyone, even his enemies.
kick
#1730verb, noun
To hit something with your foot, or to start suddenly; a strong feeling of enjoyment
He kicked the ball across the garden.
She kicked the door open when her hands were full.
The baby kicked his legs happily in the bath.
The new exercise class kicks off next Monday.
I get a real kick out of cooking for friends.
closely
#1731adverb
with careful attention or from a short distance
Please listen closely to the teacher's instructions.
The doctor watched the patient's breathing closely.
We worked closely together to finish the project.
She looked closely at the dress before buying it.
The children sat closely together on the bus.
multiple
#1732adjective, noun
Many or more than one of something
She received multiple birthday gifts from her family.
The teacher asked multiple questions during the lesson.
We visited multiple countries during our summer trip.
This medicine may cause multiple side effects.
The store offers multiple sizes of the same jacket.
yield
#1733noun, verb
The amount produced, or to give way or produce a result.
Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
This small garden yields fresh tomatoes every summer.
The recipe yields enough soup for six people.
The teacher asked the class to yield better results this term.
After hours of discussion, both friends yielded and apologized.
via
#1734preposition
using a particular person, method, route, or place to reach someone or something
We usually communicate via email at work.
The package arrived via express delivery this morning.
We traveled to the island via a small ferry.
She booked the hotel via a travel website.
The doctor spoke to us via video call.
legislation
#1735noun
laws made by a government
The government introduced new legislation to protect children online.
The new legislation bans smoking in all public buildings.
Farmers are asking for legislation to support local food production.
The company changed its policies after new legislation was passed.
Doctors welcomed legislation that gives patients more healthcare choices.
county
#1736noun
an area of a country with its own local government
She moved to a quiet county in the north last year.
The county runs several hospitals, schools, and public libraries.
Our county has a farmers' market every Saturday morning.
The county road was closed because of heavy snow.
They visited three counties during their train journey.
unlike
#1737preposition, conjunction
Different from someone or something else in a clear way
Unlike my brother, I enjoy getting up early.
Unlike yesterday, the weather is warm and sunny today.
Unlike most students, Maria walks to school every morning.
Unlike the old hotel, this one has clean, comfortable rooms.
Unlike cheese, this soup tastes better when it is hot.
mobile
#1738noun, adjective
A mobile is a phone you can carry and use anywhere without wires.
I left my mobile at home this morning.
Please call me on my mobile after work.
She bought a new mobile phone last week.
Students must turn off their mobiles during the lesson.
The doctor used a mobile clinic to help villagers.
assistant
#1739noun
A person who helps someone with their work or daily tasks.
My assistant helps me organize my meetings and answer emails.
The shop assistant helped me find the right size.
The teacher asked her assistant to help the new students.
The doctor's assistant called my name in the waiting room.
Our kitchen assistant is preparing vegetables for dinner.
implement
#1740verb, noun
to put a plan, decision, or system into action; a tool used by hand
The school will implement a new reading program next term.
Our manager implemented the plan after the team agreed.
The hospital is implementing stricter hygiene rules this month.
He bought a garden implement to plant vegetables more easily.
The chef used a special implement to remove the fish bones.