Unit 94

Words 1861–1880 · negotiation, mechanism, coat, democracy, pocket, lucky

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  1. negotiation

    #1861

    noun

    A discussion to reach an agreement, especially about price, plans, or conditions.

    1. The two sides reached an agreement after several hours of negotiation.

    2. The union began negotiations with the company about higher wages.

    3. Good negotiation helped us get a lower price for the car.

    4. The peace negotiations continued after both countries stopped fighting.

    5. Buying a house usually involves negotiation over the final price.

  2. mechanism

    #1862

    noun

    A part or process that makes something work or happen.

    1. The locking mechanism on this door is broken.

    2. The camera has a simple mechanism for changing the lens.

    3. Scientists studied the mechanism behind the disease.

    4. The teacher explained the mechanism of the new recycling system.

    5. The shop's payment mechanism stopped working during checkout.

  3. coat

    #1863

    noun, verb

    Clothing worn over other clothes; to cover something with a layer.

    1. Take your coat; it is cold outside.

    2. She hung her wet coat by the front door.

    3. I bought a warm coat before our trip to Canada.

    4. Coat the chicken with flour before frying it.

    5. We gave the old table a fresh coat of paint.

  4. democracy

    #1864

    noun

    a system of government in which people choose their leaders

    1. In a democracy, people can vote for their leaders.

    2. Democracy gives ordinary people a voice in government.

    3. Our teacher explained democracy during social studies class.

    4. The country is working to build a strong democracy.

    5. Many citizens joined the peaceful march to protect democracy.

  5. pocket

    #1865

    noun, verb

    A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying things; to put something in it.

    1. She put her keys in her pocket before leaving home.

    2. I found some coins in my coat pocket.

    3. This jacket has deep pockets for carrying your phone.

    4. He kept the train ticket in his pocket during the journey.

    5. The doctor gave her some pocket money for lunch.

  6. lucky

    #1866

    adjective

    Having good things happen by chance.

    1. We were lucky to find a taxi in the rain.

    2. You are lucky to have such kind friends.

    3. I felt lucky when my lost dog came home.

    4. She had a lucky escape from the falling tree.

    5. He chose a lucky number and won the prize.

  7. crash

    #1867

    noun, verb

    A hard collision, or to hit something, stop working, or sleep somewhere unexpectedly.

    1. The car crashed into a tree on the icy road.

    2. A truck crash blocked traffic near the airport this morning.

    3. My computer crashed while I was finishing my homework.

    4. She crashed the party without knowing anyone there.

    5. Can I crash at your place tonight?

  8. observation

    #1868

    noun

    something you notice, or a comment about what you have noticed

    1. The doctor kept the patient under observation overnight.

    2. I made an interesting observation while waiting for the train.

    3. The teacher praised her careful observation of the bird.

    4. Scientists recorded their observations of the plants every morning.

    5. His observation that the soup needed salt was exactly right.

  9. meat

    #1869

    noun

    The flesh of animals used as food.

    1. We usually eat meat with rice and vegetables.

    2. This shop sells fresh meat every morning.

    3. Please keep the raw meat in the fridge.

    4. She does not eat meat because she is vegetarian.

    5. The doctor told him to eat less red meat.

  10. concentration

    #1870

    noun

    The ability to think carefully without being distracted.

    1. I need complete concentration to finish this difficult report.

    2. The loud music made concentration difficult during my homework.

    3. Please drive slowly because the heavy rain requires extra concentration.

    4. Yoga and deep breathing can improve your concentration.

    5. The doctor measured the concentration of sugar in his blood.

  11. implication

    #1871

    noun

    a possible effect or meaning that follows from an action or situation

    1. The price increase has serious implications for families.

    2. She understood the implication of his silence.

    3. The doctor explained the health implications of eating too much salt.

    4. Missing the train had unexpected implications for our travel plans.

    5. The teacher discussed the implications of cheating on the exam.

  12. deserve

    #1872

    verb

    to have earned something because of your actions or qualities

    1. You deserve a break after working so hard all day.

    2. She deserved the award because she helped the whole team.

    3. The children deserve a special treat for cleaning their rooms.

    4. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect at work.

    5. He deserves to feel better after following the doctor's advice.

  13. unusual

    #1873

    adjective

    Different from what is usual, expected, or common.

    1. She wore an unusual hat to the garden party.

    2. We had unusual weather for this time of year.

    3. The doctor asked about his unusual pain.

    4. This restaurant serves unusual dishes from around the world.

    5. It was unusual to see the classroom empty.

  14. defend

    #1874

    verb

    to protect someone or something from attack, harm, or criticism

    1. The goalkeeper defended the goal during the final minutes.

    2. She defended her friend when others blamed him.

    3. The lawyer defended the man in court.

    4. This cream helps defend your skin from the cold.

    5. He defended his decision to leave the meeting early.

  15. classic

    #1875

    adjective, noun

    Very typical of its kind, or a famous work from the past that people still enjoy.

    1. We watched a classic movie together after dinner.

    2. She wore a classic black dress to the wedding.

    3. This restaurant serves classic Italian dishes like pasta and pizza.

    4. He bought a classic car at the weekend market.

    5. The teacher asked us to read a classic novel this term.

  16. king

    #1876

    noun

    a male ruler of a country whose family usually inherits the position

    1. The king waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

    2. The young king ruled the country for many years.

    3. In the story, the king lost his crown in the forest.

    4. Our team became the kings of the school basketball league.

    5. He is the king of the grill at every family party.

  17. interaction

    #1877

    noun

    communication or activity between people or groups who affect each other

    1. Good interaction between teachers and students helps everyone learn.

    2. The job involves daily interaction with customers and coworkers.

    3. Children learn through interaction with their parents and friends.

    4. The doctor encouraged more interaction with other patients during group therapy.

    5. Our first interaction with the local people made the trip more enjoyable.

  18. repair

    #1878

    noun, verb

    To fix something that is broken or damaged.

    1. I need to repair my bicycle before the weekend.

    2. The plumber repaired the leaking pipe under our kitchen sink.

    3. This phone is too expensive to repair.

    4. The hotel offers free repairs for broken suitcases.

    5. We took the car to a repair shop yesterday.

  19. collapse

    #1879

    verb, noun

    to fall down suddenly, or to fail completely; a sudden fall or failure

    1. The old bridge collapsed during the heavy rain.

    2. She collapsed on the sofa after a long day.

    3. The boxes collapsed when I removed the bottom one.

    4. Talks between the two companies collapsed after the disagreement.

    5. The building’s sudden collapse blocked the road for hours.

  20. borrow

    #1880

    verb

    to use something that belongs to someone else and return it later

    1. Can I borrow your pen for a minute?

    2. I borrowed a book from the library yesterday.

    3. She borrowed some money from her brother for rent.

    4. We borrowed our friends' car for the weekend.

    5. May I borrow your phone to call a taxi?

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