Unit 95

Words 1881–1900 · fundamental, dish, abroad, soul, capable, defeat

  1. fundamental

    #1881

    adjective, noun

    Basic and very important; forming the necessary foundation of something.

    1. Good communication is fundamental to a happy relationship.

    2. Reading is a fundamental skill for every student.

    3. The doctor explained the fundamental causes of my stomach pain.

    4. We learned the fundamentals of cooking in our first class.

    5. Clean water is fundamental to good health.

  2. dish

    #1882

    noun, verb

    A flat container for serving food, or a particular type of food.

    1. Please put the clean dishes in the cupboard.

    2. This dish is made with chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables.

    3. We ordered the fish dish at a small restaurant.

    4. She washed the dishes after dinner.

    5. The waiter carefully dished out soup to each guest.

  3. abroad

    #1883

    adverb

    in or to a foreign country

    1. My sister is studying abroad for a year.

    2. We travel abroad every summer to see new places.

    3. He moved abroad after university to find work.

    4. Our company receives orders from abroad every week.

    5. I made friends with students from abroad at school.

  4. soul

    #1884

    noun

    A person’s deepest feelings, character, or spirit.

    1. The music touched my soul and made me feel calm.

    2. She is a kind soul who always helps her neighbors.

    3. He put his whole soul into painting that beautiful picture.

    4. The old traveler said the peaceful village fed his soul.

    5. After the illness, she felt tired in body and soul.

  5. capable

    #1885

    adjective

    Able to do something well or successfully.

    1. She is capable of handling difficult customers calmly.

    2. This laptop is capable of running several programs at once.

    3. Our son is capable of making breakfast by himself.

    4. The small boat is capable of crossing the lake safely.

    5. After treatment, he became capable of walking without help.

  6. defeat

    #1886

    noun, verb

    To win against someone or something, or the act of winning against them.

    1. Our team defeated the champions in yesterday’s final.

    2. The army suffered a serious defeat in the battle.

    3. She defeated her fear of flying after taking several trips.

    4. The runner was defeated by a stronger athlete near the finish line.

    5. Healthy meals and exercise can help defeat many health problems.

  7. presidential

    #1887

    adjective

    Related to a president or the office of president.

    1. The presidential election will take place in November.

    2. She watched the presidential debate with her family.

    3. The presidential candidate visited our town yesterday.

    4. The museum displayed a presidential portrait from the nineteenth century.

    5. Our class discussed the presidential system in social studies.

  8. perfectly

    #1888

    adverb

    In a completely correct, successful, or suitable way.

    1. The new shoes fit me perfectly.

    2. She speaks English perfectly after living abroad for years.

    3. The soup is perfectly warm, so we can eat it now.

    4. Please pack the glass carefully; it fits perfectly in this box.

    5. He slept perfectly well after his long flight.

  9. enhance

    #1889

    verb

    to improve something and make it more attractive, effective, or valuable

    1. Good lighting enhanced the photos from our family trip.

    2. Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor of a simple soup.

    3. The new hotel service enhanced our travel experience.

    4. The training course will enhance her computer skills at work.

    5. This cream enhances the natural color of your skin.

  10. proud

    #1890

    adjective

    Feeling pleased and happy about something you or someone close to you has done.

    1. I am proud of you for passing your driving test.

    2. She felt proud when her son scored the winning goal.

    3. He is proud of his new job at the hotel.

    4. We were proud to serve our homemade cake to everyone.

    5. The proud dog carried its new toy around the house.

  11. emergency

    #1891

    noun

    a sudden serious problem that needs immediate action or help

    1. Call emergency services if someone is badly hurt.

    2. The pilot made an emergency landing because of engine trouble.

    3. Keep this number for emergency situations at work.

    4. The school closed early because of a weather emergency.

    5. She went to the emergency room with severe stomach pain.

  12. educational

    #1892

    adjective

    Teaching people useful knowledge or skills.

    1. The museum offers educational programs for children during school holidays.

    2. We watched an educational video about animals at home.

    3. The teacher planned an educational game for the young students.

    4. Our educational trip to the science center was exciting.

    5. These educational toys help babies learn colors and shapes.

  13. distinguish

    #1893

    verb

    to recognize the difference between two people or things

    1. Can you distinguish between these two shades of blue?

    2. It is difficult to distinguish real leather from good imitation.

    3. The teacher helped students distinguish facts from opinions.

    4. I could distinguish my friend's voice in the noisy airport.

    5. Doctors can distinguish a cold from the flu by checking symptoms.

  14. substantial

    #1894

    adjective

    large in amount, size, or importance

    1. The company gave workers a substantial pay increase this year.

    2. We ate a substantial breakfast before our long train journey.

    3. She received a substantial amount of money from her grandparents.

    4. The storm caused substantial damage to homes near the coast.

    5. There is substantial evidence that regular exercise improves sleep.

  15. nearby

    #1895

    adjective, adverb, preposition

    close to a place or person

    1. There is a grocery store nearby.

    2. We found a nearby café for lunch.

    3. Please stay nearby while I see the doctor.

    4. My office is nearby, so I walk to work.

    5. The hotel is nearby, and the station is easy to reach.

  16. manufacturer

    #1896

    noun

    A company that makes goods, usually in large quantities.

    1. The manufacturer makes safe washing machines for families.

    2. Check the manufacturer’s instructions before using this medicine.

    3. The car manufacturer opened a new factory near our city.

    4. The shop contacted the manufacturer about the broken laptop.

    5. This food manufacturer uses fresh vegetables in its soups.

  17. slide

    #1897

    noun, verb

    To move smoothly across a surface, or a playground ride with a smooth slope.

    1. The children raced down the slide at the playground.

    2. Please slide the plate across the table to me.

    3. She slipped and slid across the wet floor.

    4. The bus slid on the icy road this morning.

    5. We watched the sunset slide behind the mountains.

  18. valuable

    #1898

    adjective

    Worth a lot of money or very useful and important.

    1. Keep your valuable jewelry in a safe place at home.

    2. The museum protects valuable paintings from light and heat.

    3. Her valuable advice helped me solve the difficult problem.

    4. This old watch is valuable because it belonged to my grandfather.

    5. Healthy sleep is valuable when you need energy for work.

  19. personally

    #1899

    adverb

    Used to give your own opinion or say something is about you.

    1. Personally, I prefer tea to coffee in the morning.

    2. I personally think this restaurant serves the best pizza.

    3. She personally invited me to her birthday party.

    4. The manager personally checked that every customer received help.

    5. I do not know him personally, but he seems friendly.

  20. breast

    #1900

    noun

    the front part of a person's or animal's chest; also meat from a chicken's chest.

    1. She felt a sharp pain in her left breast.

    2. The doctor checked her breasts for signs of breast cancer.

    3. We had grilled chicken breast with rice for dinner.

    4. The mother held her baby against her breast during the flight.

    5. The robin has a bright red breast.

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