Unit 91
Words 1801–1820 · injury, vast, exhibition, producer, regional, immediate
injury
#1801noun
Physical harm to your body caused by an accident, fall, or blow.
He suffered a serious injury while playing football.
The nurse cleaned my injury and put on a bandage.
She missed work because of a back injury.
Wear a helmet to prevent head injuries when cycling.
The player returned after recovering from his knee injury.
vast
#1802adjective
Extremely large in size, amount, or area.
The hotel has a vast garden behind it.
We saw vast fields from the train window.
The company has vast experience in online shopping.
She felt a vast improvement in her health.
The school library offers a vast choice of books.
exhibition
#1803noun
a public event where people show art, objects, or information
We visited an art exhibition at the city gallery on Saturday.
The school exhibition showed drawings made by young students.
Our company held an exhibition of new kitchen products.
The museum exhibition about ancient Egypt attracted many tourists.
I bought a guidebook after seeing the photography exhibition.
producer
#1804noun
A person or company that makes films, television programs, music, or other products.
The film producer chose the actors and planned the movie.
She works as a television producer in London.
The music producer helped the singer create a new song.
The farm producer sells fresh vegetables at our local market.
This company is a leading producer of electric cars.
regional
#1805adjective
Connected with a particular area, region, or part of a country.
The regional train leaves at eight every morning.
She works for a regional hospital near her hometown.
This regional food is popular across the whole country.
The company opened a new regional office in the city.
Regional schools often teach local history and traditions.
immediate
#1806adjective
happening or needed at once, without waiting
Please give this message your immediate attention.
The doctor gave him immediate treatment for his injury.
We need an immediate answer before we book the tickets.
She felt immediate relief after drinking some water.
The new manager became my immediate supervisor.
incident
#1807noun
an event, especially one that is unusual, unpleasant, or causes a problem
The police asked several questions about the incident.
There was a strange incident outside our house last night.
The teacher reported the incident to the school principal.
A flight attendant handled the incident calmly during the trip.
We laughed about the silly incident with our friends later.
childhood
#1808noun
The time when someone is a child.
I spent my childhood in a small village near the sea.
She has happy childhood memories of summer holidays with her cousins.
We were childhood friends before moving to different cities.
His childhood home is now a popular restaurant.
Childhood illnesses are usually less serious than they seem.
draft
#1809noun, verb
A first version of writing, or to write a first version of something.
I finished the first draft of my school essay last night.
She asked me to read her draft before she sent it.
The manager drafted a short email for the whole team.
Cold air came through the draft under the front door.
We drafted behind the truck to save fuel on the highway.
slip
#1810noun, verb
To slide accidentally, or a small piece of paper or cloth.
Be careful not to slip on the wet kitchen floor.
I slipped on the ice and hurt my knee.
She wrote her phone number on a slip of paper.
Keep your receipt slip in case you need to return the shirt.
The nurse put a cool slip over his injured finger.
accompany
#1811verb
to go somewhere with someone or be included with something else
I accompanied my sister to the doctor this morning.
Soft piano music accompanied the singer during the performance.
A salad accompanied our sandwiches at lunch.
The teacher accompanied the students on their museum visit.
Headache and tiredness often accompany a bad cold.
politician
#1812noun
A person who works in politics and tries to lead or influence a country.
The politician promised to improve schools and hospitals.
Many politicians are meeting to discuss the new law.
The politician answered questions from reporters outside the building.
My brother wants to become a politician after university.
The politician visited a local market and talked with shopkeepers.
angry
#1813adjective
Feeling very unhappy because someone or something has caused a problem.
She was angry with her brother for breaking her favorite cup.
The angry customer asked the manager for a full refund.
My teacher gets angry when students arrive late for class.
He felt angry about missing his train by only one minute.
Eating too much spicy food made her stomach angry.
knock
#1814noun, verb
a hit or sharp sound; to hit something or someone, or criticize them
Please knock on the door before you come in.
My little brother knocked over his juice at breakfast.
A cyclist knocked me down outside the station.
I heard a strange knock during the night.
Don’t knock the restaurant until you have tried its food.
seed
#1815noun, verb
a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant
Plant the seeds in a sunny place and water them regularly.
These tomato seeds grow well in warm, wet soil.
The bird dropped a seed on the kitchen floor.
The company is seeding new ideas during the team meeting.
This experience planted the seeds of her interest in travel.
salary
#1816noun
A fixed amount of money paid regularly for a person's work.
She earns a good salary at the local hospital.
My salary is paid directly into my bank account.
He asked for a higher salary during his job interview.
Her monthly salary helps pay the rent and food bills.
The company increased everyone's salaries after a successful year.
illustrate
#1817verb
to explain something clearly by using pictures, examples, or demonstrations
The guide used a map to illustrate our travel route.
The teacher used a drawing to illustrate how plants grow.
This example illustrates why checking prices before shopping is useful.
The nurse illustrated the exercise by showing me each movement.
The cookbook uses photos to illustrate every step of the recipe.
imply
#1818verb
To suggest something without saying it directly.
Her smile implied that she was happy with the gift.
The dark clouds imply that rain is coming soon.
His answer implied that he did not trust the new manager.
The doctor’s questions implied that my tiredness needed more attention.
The high price may imply that these shoes are very good quality.
breakfast
#1819noun
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
I usually eat breakfast at seven before going to work.
We had a big breakfast at the hotel this morning.
She skipped breakfast because she was late for school.
Let's meet for breakfast at the café near the station.
The doctor advised him to eat a healthy breakfast every day.
temporary
#1820adjective
Lasting for a limited time and not permanent.
We are staying in a temporary apartment while our house is repaired.
The company hired temporary workers during the busy holiday season.
The school moved classes to temporary rooms after the storm.
The doctor gave me temporary medicine for my back pain.
The shop has a temporary closing because of kitchen repairs.