Unit 93

Words 1841–1860 · maximum, effectively, elsewhere, bother, initiative, sharp

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maximum
#1841
noun, adjective
The greatest amount or highest level that is possible or allowed.
1. The elevator can carry a maximum of eight people.
2. Please set the oven to the maximum temperature for pizza.
3. You can borrow a maximum of three books today.
4. The hotel offers maximum comfort after a long day of travel.
5. The doctor told him to take a maximum of two tablets daily.
effectively
#1842
adverb
In a way that produces the wanted result.
1. She organized the files effectively before the meeting.
2. The teacher explained the difficult lesson effectively.
3. We need to communicate effectively with our new neighbors.
4. This medicine effectively reduces pain within a few hours.
5. He used the small kitchen effectively to cook dinner.
elsewhere
#1843
adverb
in, at, or to another place
1. The shop was closed, so we went elsewhere for lunch.
2. I left my keys somewhere else, but I cannot remember where.
3. Many students study elsewhere when the library becomes too noisy.
4. You can buy cheaper train tickets elsewhere in the city.
5. The doctor could not help, so she went elsewhere for treatment.
bother
#1844
verb, noun
To annoy someone, or to make an effort to do something.
1. Sorry to bother you, but could you help me find this book?
2. The loud music bothered our baby while she was trying to sleep.
3. Don't bother cooking tonight; we can order some food.
4. He never bothers to check his answers before handing in homework.
5. It doesn't bother me when my friends arrive a little late.
initiative
#1845
noun
The ability to decide and act without waiting for someone to tell you what to do.
1. She showed initiative by cleaning the kitchen before anyone asked.
2. Our manager praised Tom for taking the initiative at work.
3. The school started an initiative to help students eat healthier food.
4. The hotel offered a new recycling initiative for all guests.
5. Friends took the initiative and planned a weekend trip together.
sharp
#1846
adjective, adverb, noun, verb
Having a thin edge that can cut; quick to understand; exactly at a stated time.
1. Be careful; this knife is very sharp.
2. She felt a sharp pain in her shoulder.
3. He is sharp and learns new skills quickly.
4. The bus leaves at six sharp tomorrow morning.
5. The sharp cheese tasted delicious with fresh bread.
diet
#1847
noun, verb
The food and drink someone usually has, or a plan to eat less or healthier food.
1. I try to eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables.
2. The doctor put him on a low-salt diet for his heart.
3. My vegetarian diet includes beans, rice, eggs, and lots of fruit.
4. She started a diet before her holiday at the beach.
5. Some people diet by eating smaller meals and walking every day.
motion
#1848
noun, verb
Movement or a movement, especially in a particular direction or to show an idea.
1. The doctor watched the motion of the patient's chest.
2. The machine stops when it detects sudden motion.
3. She made a motion for us to come inside.
4. The boat rocked with the motion of the waves.
5. The committee voted to approve the motion.
gray
#1849
adjective, noun
having a color between black and white
1. He wore a gray jacket on the cold morning.
2. The sky turned gray before the rain started.
3. She bought a gray sofa for the living room.
4. My grandfather's hair is turning gray.
5. The artist mixed black and white to make gray.
plastic
#1850
noun, adjective
A light, strong material made from chemicals, often used to make containers and bags.
1. Please put the plastic bottles in the recycling bin.
2. She packed her lunch in a plastic container.
3. The shop gives customers a plastic bag for their purchases.
4. The children wore plastic raincoats during the school trip.
5. This chair is made of strong plastic and is easy to clean.
complicate
#1851
verb
to make something more difficult or confusing than it needs to be
1. Don't complicate the problem; follow these simple steps.
2. The bad weather complicated our travel plans.
3. Too many rules can complicate the hiring process.
4. Adding more ingredients complicated the recipe.
5. His injury complicated his recovery after the accident.
discipline
#1852
noun, verb
Training yourself to follow rules and control your behavior to reach a goal.
1. Learning a new language takes discipline and regular practice.
2. The coach praised the team for showing discipline during training.
3. The school uses discipline to help students behave well.
4. Good financial discipline helped us save enough money for our holiday.
5. The army disciplined the new soldiers during their first month.
disappoint
#1853
verb
To make someone feel unhappy because something was not as good as expected.
1. The movie disappointed me, so I left before the end.
2. I hope the weather does not disappoint us tomorrow.
3. The restaurant disappointed us with cold food and slow service.
4. She was disappointed when her team lost the final game.
5. He hates disappointing his parents when he gets poor grades.
boss
#1854
noun, verb
A person who is in charge of a workplace or tells others what to do.
1. My boss asked me to finish the report before lunch.
2. I need to talk to my boss about taking Friday off.
3. Our new boss is friendly and listens to everyone's ideas.
4. She bosses her little brother around when their parents are away.
5. The chef bossed the kitchen during the busy dinner service.
assumption
#1855
noun
A belief that something is true, even though you have no proof.
1. My assumption that the store was open was wrong.
2. Do not make assumptions about people before meeting them.
3. On the assumption that it would rain, we brought umbrellas.
4. The teacher corrected our assumption that the test would be easy.
5. The doctor rejected my assumption that a cold needed antibiotics.
freeze
#1856
verb, noun
to become very cold and turn into ice, or to stop moving suddenly
1. Please freeze the leftovers before they go bad.
2. The lake freezes every winter when temperatures fall below zero.
3. I froze when I saw the large dog running toward me.
4. The supermarket sells frozen vegetables in the back aisle.
5. My hands froze while I waited for the bus in winter.
extreme
#1857
adjective, noun
Very great or serious; the greatest possible amount or degree.
1. The hikers faced extreme weather on their way back.
2. Extreme heat can make people feel tired and sick.
3. She took extreme care when carrying the hot soup.
4. The school closed because of the extreme cold.
5. The doctor said his extreme pain needed immediate treatment.
passage
#1858
noun
a short part of a book, speech, or piece of writing
1. Please read this passage and answer the questions below.
2. The guide told us about a narrow passage through the mountains.
3. We had to wait for the passage of the train.
4. She looked through the passage before entering the old building.
5. The doctor checked the passage in his patient's blocked nose.
reputation
#1859
noun
What people generally think about someone or something based on past actions.
1. The restaurant has a good reputation for fresh food.
2. She built a strong reputation as a reliable worker.
3. The hotel’s reputation suffered after several guests complained.
4. His reputation for kindness made new students feel welcome.
5. The doctor has an excellent reputation among local families.
forth
#1860
adverb
Forward or onward; used in expressions such as “back and forth” and “and so forth.”
1. The children ran back and forth across the playground.
2. Please pack sandwiches, fruit, water, and so forth for our trip.
3. The hikers set forth before sunrise to reach the village.
4. She put forth great effort to finish the project on time.
5. From this day forth, Maya will take her medicine after breakfast.

maximum

effectively

elsewhere

bother

initiative

sharp

diet

motion

gray

plastic

complicate

discipline

disappoint

boss

assumption

freeze

extreme

passage

reputation

forth