Unit 89

Words 1761–1780 · medicine, professor, rare, intention, dozen, settlement

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medicine
#1761
noun
A substance or treatment used to prevent or cure illness.
1. Take this medicine twice a day after meals.
2. The doctor gave me some medicine for my cough.
3. Keep all medicines out of reach of young children.
4. I forgot my medicine when we left for the airport.
5. This herbal medicine tastes bitter, but it helps my stomach.
professor
#1762
noun
a teacher at a university or college
1. The professor explained the difficult science lesson clearly.
2. I asked my professor for help with my homework.
3. Her father is a history professor at the local university.
4. The professor gave us useful advice before the exam.
5. Professor Lee is teaching our biology class this term.
rare
#1763
adjective, adverb
Not common or not often found, seen, or happening.
1. It is rare to see snow in this warm city.
2. This shop sells rare books from around the world.
3. We saw a rare bird during our walk in the forest.
4. Rare steak is still pink in the middle when served.
5. She rarely eats breakfast because she leaves home early.
intention
#1764
noun
A plan or purpose that you have in your mind when you do something.
1. I had no intention of staying late at work today.
2. She made her intention to study medicine clear.
3. What was your intention when you bought so much food?
4. He apologized, saying he had no intention of hurting anyone.
5. The teacher explained the intention behind the class activity.
dozen
#1765
noun, determiner
A group of twelve things or people.
1. She bought a dozen eggs at the supermarket.
2. We need two dozen cookies for the school party.
3. There were a dozen people waiting for the bus.
4. He sent his grandmother a dozen roses for her birthday.
5. The bakery sells fresh bread by the dozen.
settlement
#1766
noun
an agreement that ends a disagreement or pays money owed
1. The two companies reached a settlement after months of talks.
2. She received a settlement after slipping in the store.
3. The court approved a settlement between the neighbors.
4. They made a settlement with the bank to repay the loan.
5. The family found a peaceful settlement to their argument.
gap
#1767
noun, verb
An empty space between two things, or a missing part of something.
1. There is a small gap under the door.
2. Please leave a gap between the chairs.
3. She took a year-long gap between school and university.
4. We found a gap in the fence and climbed through.
5. The dentist found a gap between my front teeth.
widely
#1768
adverb
In many places, by many people, or over a large area.
1. This book is widely available in local shops.
2. English is widely spoken in many countries.
3. The new restaurant is widely known for its fresh seafood.
4. This treatment is widely used to help people with headaches.
5. The teacher's video was widely shared by her students.
minimum
#1769
noun, adjective
The smallest amount or number that is possible or allowed.
1. You need a minimum of two people for this game.
2. The hotel requires a minimum stay of three nights.
3. Please keep the oven at a minimum temperature of 180 degrees.
4. She saves a minimum amount of money from every paycheck.
5. The doctor told him to get a minimum of seven hours' sleep.
northern
#1770
adjective
of or in the north part of a place or country
1. We drove through northern France during our summer holiday.
2. Northern winters are usually colder and darker than southern ones.
3. My cousin lives in a small northern town near the sea.
4. The train leaves for northern England at eight tomorrow morning.
5. Northern fish are often served with potatoes and fresh vegetables.
estate
#1771
noun
A large house and the land around it, or all of someone’s property after death.
1. They bought a beautiful estate in the countryside.
2. The estate includes a garden, a stable, and a small lake.
3. She works for a real estate company in the city.
4. His estate was divided among his three children.
5. The museum is located on the old royal estate.
equally
#1772
adverb
in the same amount, degree, or way as someone or something else
1. The two children shared the cake equally.
2. Both teams played equally well during the final match.
3. Please divide the work equally between the four students.
4. The hotel is equally popular with families and business travelers.
5. These shoes are equally comfortable, so choose your favorite color.
expose
#1773
verb
to show something hidden or normally kept secret
1. The report exposed serious problems in the company.
2. The hot sun exposed the workers to dangerous heat.
3. The investigation exposed the truth about the stolen money.
4. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from being exposed to sunlight.
5. The wind exposed the roots of the old tree.
alive
#1774
adjective
Living, breathing, and not dead.
1. The fish is still alive in the bowl.
2. The doctor said my grandfather was lucky to be alive.
3. Keep the plants alive by watering them every morning.
4. The concert comes alive when the band starts playing.
5. We saw a live monkey during our trip to the zoo.
shut
#1775
verb, adjective
to close something, or to be closed and not open
1. Please shut the door; it is cold outside.
2. The shop shuts at six o'clock every evening.
3. She shut her eyes and took a deep breath.
4. The school was shut because of heavy snow.
5. He shut the book and put it beside his bed.
victory
#1776
noun
Success in a game, competition, or struggle against someone or something.
1. The team celebrated their victory with pizza after the final match.
2. She won a clear victory in the school chess competition.
3. The army returned home after a long and difficult victory.
4. His victory over illness gave the whole family hope.
5. Our team enjoyed a narrow victory in yesterday’s friendly game.
resolve
#1777
verb, noun
To solve a problem or make a firm decision after thinking carefully.
1. We need to resolve this problem before the meeting tomorrow.
2. The hotel manager resolved our complaint quickly and politely.
3. She resolved to eat healthier meals after her doctor’s advice.
4. The teacher helped resolve an argument between two students.
5. The conflict was finally resolved when both friends apologized.
critic
#1778
noun
A person who gives opinions about the quality of something, especially art, books, or films.
1. The film critic praised the actors but disliked the ending.
2. A food critic visited the new restaurant with two friends.
3. The book critic wrote a positive review of her novel.
4. My brother is a harsh critic of my cooking.
5. The art critic studied the painting carefully before speaking.
variable
#1779
noun, adjective
A variable is something that can change, or a value that changes in a situation.
1. The weather is a variable we cannot control.
2. The price of the meal depends on several variables.
3. The teacher changed one variable during the science experiment.
4. Variable work hours make it hard to plan childcare.
5. The patient’s variable heart rate worried the doctor.
enormous
#1780
adjective
Very large in size, amount, or degree.
1. They live in an enormous house near the park.
2. The supermarket has an enormous selection of fresh vegetables.
3. An enormous crowd waited outside the stadium.
4. We saw an enormous whale during our boat trip.
5. She felt enormous relief when her lost child came home.

medicine

professor

rare

intention

dozen

settlement

gap

widely

minimum

northern

estate

equally

expose

alive

shut

victory

resolve

critic

variable

enormous