Unit 92

Words 1821–1840 · liberal, lake, qualify, competitive, truly, hi

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  1. liberal

    #1821

    adjective, noun

    Accepting many different opinions and supporting personal freedom and social change.

    1. She has liberal views about education and family life.

    2. The school has a liberal dress code for students.

    3. His parents are liberal and let him choose his own career.

    4. The party's liberals want stronger laws to protect the environment.

    5. She is a liberal who supports equal rights for everyone.

  2. lake

    #1822

    noun

    A large area of water surrounded by land.

    1. We walked around the lake after breakfast.

    2. They rented a small house beside the lake.

    3. The children are swimming in the lake.

    4. We had a picnic by the lake yesterday.

    5. The lake freezes during the coldest winter months.

  3. qualify

    #1823

    verb

    to meet the conditions needed for something or to become able to do something

    1. She qualified for the final after winning her race.

    2. You need three years of experience to qualify for this job.

    3. His test results qualified him for a place at the university.

    4. The nurse asked several questions to qualify him for treatment.

    5. This discount is only for customers who qualify.

  4. competitive

    #1824

    adjective

    Wanting to win or be more successful than other people.

    1. She is very competitive and always wants to win family board games.

    2. The shop offers competitive prices on school clothes this week.

    3. He found a competitive job market after finishing college.

    4. Our company offers competitive salaries and flexible working hours.

    5. Tennis is a highly competitive sport at her school.

  5. truly

    #1825

    adverb

    In a real, honest, or complete way; used to emphasize that something is true.

    1. I truly enjoyed the concert last night.

    2. She is truly sorry for forgetting your birthday.

    3. This soup is truly delicious and easy to make.

    4. Do you truly believe this train will arrive on time?

    5. He truly wants to become a doctor someday.

  6. hi

    #1826

    interjection, noun

    A friendly word used to greet someone or get their attention.

    1. Hi, how are you today?

    2. She said hi to her teacher before class.

    3. I got a friendly hi from my new neighbor.

    4. He gave me a quick hi at the supermarket.

    5. The children shouted hi when their father came home.

  7. yellow

    #1827

    adjective, noun

    Having the color of lemons or ripe bananas; a bright color between green and orange.

    1. She wore a bright yellow dress to the summer party.

    2. Please put the yellow plates on the kitchen table.

    3. The school bus is painted yellow and black.

    4. He bought a yellow raincoat before his trip to London.

    5. The leaves turned yellow when autumn arrived.

  8. habit

    #1828

    noun

    Something you do often, usually without thinking about it.

    1. Reading before bed is a relaxing habit for many people.

    2. She has a habit of checking the door twice before leaving.

    3. Good eating habits can help you stay healthy.

    4. Our teacher asked us to break the habit of arriving late.

    5. He picked up the habit of drinking tea during his trip to England.

  9. disk

    #1829

    noun

    a flat, round object used to store computer information or play music

    1. She saved the photos on a disk before leaving the office.

    2. This old computer disk contains my school project.

    3. The music disk costs five dollars at the shop.

    4. The doctor found a problem with a disk in his back.

    5. The washing machine has a spinning disk inside it.

  10. core

    #1830

    noun, adjective

    The central or most important part of something.

    1. Remove the apple core before cutting the fruit.

    2. The company is building a strong core team.

    3. Exercise helps strengthen your core muscles.

    4. The course teaches the core skills every student needs.

    5. At the core of the problem is poor communication.

  11. emotional

    #1831

    adjective

    Showing strong feelings, or easily affected by feelings.

    1. She became emotional when her daughter graduated from college.

    2. The movie had an emotional ending that made everyone cry.

    3. He gave an emotional speech at his best friend's wedding.

    4. Talking about her old home made Grandma emotional.

    5. The patient felt emotional after hearing good health news.

  12. aircraft

    #1832

    noun

    a vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter

    1. The aircraft landed safely after a long flight.

    2. Several aircraft were waiting on the airport runway.

    3. The pilot checked the aircraft before taking off.

    4. The new aircraft can carry more passengers than older planes.

    5. We watched a military aircraft fly over the town.

  13. self

    #1833

    noun, pronoun

    a person's true character, thoughts, and feelings

    1. She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving home.

    2. Please help yourself to some fresh fruit in the kitchen.

    3. He taught himself English by reading books every evening.

    4. After the long journey, I finally felt like myself again.

    5. The children made the paper decorations themselves for the party.

  14. metal

    #1834

    noun

    A hard material such as iron, gold, or aluminum, used to make many things.

    1. The bridge is made of strong metal.

    2. She put the metal spoon beside her bowl.

    3. Please recycle cans and other metal items.

    4. The mechanic replaced the broken metal part.

    5. He wore a metal watch to the interview.

  15. existence

    #1835

    noun

    the state of being real, alive, or present

    1. Scientists found evidence of life on another planet's existence.

    2. The old tree's existence gives the garden a peaceful feeling.

    3. She was surprised by the existence of such a cheap hotel.

    4. The teacher explained the existence of different kinds of energy.

    5. His sudden existence in our lives changed everything.

  16. bone

    #1836

    noun

    One of the hard parts inside your body that make your skeleton.

    1. The doctor said I had broken a bone in my arm.

    2. The dog happily chewed a bone beside its food bowl.

    3. She has strong bones because she drinks milk every day.

    4. We found a chicken bone under the table after dinner.

    5. He worked hard to get his foot in the door of the company.

  17. panel

    #1837

    noun

    A flat section of a wall, machine, or surface.

    1. The solar panels provide electricity for our house.

    2. Please press the button on the control panel.

    3. We replaced the damaged panel in the kitchen door.

    4. The school panel discussed ways to reduce student stress.

    5. A panel of doctors answered questions about healthy eating.

  18. prime

    #1838

    adjective, noun, verb

    First in importance, quality, or time; or to prepare someone for an important job.

    1. This is the prime reason I decided to leave my job.

    2. The shop sells fresh food at prime prices every morning.

    3. Our teacher asked us to find the prime numbers below twenty.

    4. The company is priming new managers for leadership roles.

    5. We arrived at the beach during prime swimming time.

  19. appointment

    #1839

    noun

    a planned meeting at a particular time, usually with a professional

    1. I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow morning.

    2. She made an appointment to see the doctor after work.

    3. Can we change our appointment to Friday afternoon?

    4. The manager has an appointment with a client at noon.

    5. I made a hair appointment before the wedding.

  20. emphasize

    #1840

    verb

    to give special importance or attention to something

    1. The teacher emphasized the importance of wearing a helmet.

    2. Please emphasize the main points during your presentation.

    3. The doctor emphasized that I need more rest.

    4. The chef emphasized fresh vegetables in every meal.

    5. She emphasized her apology by bringing flowers to her friend.

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