Unit 96

Words 1901–1920 · cope, approximately, accommodation, highlight, reporter, climate

  1. cope

    #1901

    verb

    to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem

    1. She copes well with stress at work.

    2. He is learning to cope with life alone.

    3. Can you cope with this cold weather?

    4. The students coped with the difficult test.

    5. We struggled to cope after missing our flight.

  2. approximately

    #1902

    adverb

    Used to say that a number or amount is close to, but not exact.

    1. The journey takes approximately two hours by train.

    2. Approximately fifty people came to the school meeting.

    3. The box weighs approximately five kilograms.

    4. The hotel is approximately three miles from the airport.

    5. Approximately one in ten adults has this health problem.

  3. accommodation

    #1903

    noun

    A place to live or stay, especially for a short time.

    1. We booked accommodation near the beach for our summer holiday.

    2. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation for families and groups.

    3. The school found accommodation for students from other countries.

    4. Our company provides accommodation during work trips.

    5. The campsite has basic accommodation and shared bathrooms.

  4. highlight

    #1904

    noun, verb

    The most important or exciting part; to mark something as important or easy to see.

    1. The highlight of our trip was seeing dolphins near the boat.

    2. Please highlight the important points in your notes.

    3. The report highlights the need for better customer service.

    4. These shoes highlight the blue color of your dress.

    5. The doctor highlighted the importance of getting enough sleep.

  5. reporter

    #1905

    noun

    A person who gathers and writes or speaks the news for newspapers, television, or websites.

    1. The reporter asked the singer several questions after the concert.

    2. A local reporter interviewed our teacher about the school festival.

    3. The newspaper reporter arrived quickly after the accident.

    4. My brother is training to become a sports reporter.

    5. The reporter was on television this morning.

  6. climate

    #1906

    noun

    The usual weather conditions of a place over many years.

    1. The climate here is warm and dry all year.

    2. Climate change is making summers hotter in many countries.

    3. Farmers choose crops that suit the local climate.

    4. The school discussed how climate change affects our health.

    5. A friendly climate at work helps people share ideas.

  7. shirt

    #1907

    noun

    A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and buttons.

    1. He put on a clean shirt before going to work.

    2. This shirt is too small, so I need a larger one.

    3. Please wash your shirt because you spilled soup on it.

    4. The students wore white shirts for the school photograph.

    5. She packed two warm shirts for her trip to Canada.

  8. exception

    #1908

    noun

    a person or thing that is different from the usual rule or situation

    1. Everyone came to work on time, with one exception.

    2. Children under five eat free, without exception.

    3. The store is open every day, except Sunday, with one exception.

    4. Our teacher makes no exceptions for late homework.

    5. This rule has an exception for people with serious health problems.

  9. corporation

    #1909

    noun

    a large business organization, especially one with many employees

    1. The corporation opened a new office near our town.

    2. She works for a large corporation in the city.

    3. The corporation's health plan helps employees pay for doctor visits.

    4. Our school visited a food corporation's factory last spring.

    5. Several corporations donated food after the storm.

  10. chip

    #1910

    noun, verb

    a small piece broken from something, or a thin slice of potato fried until crisp

    1. I ate a bag of chips while watching a movie.

    2. The computer chip controls the phone's main functions.

    3. Be careful not to chip the edge of the glass.

    4. He chipped the ball over the goalkeeper and scored.

    5. She chipped a tooth while biting a hard sweet.

  11. winner

    #1911

    noun

    A person or team that wins a competition or contest.

    1. The winner of the race lifted the trophy above her head.

    2. Our team was the winner after a very close final game.

    3. The winner of the school spelling contest received a new dictionary.

    4. She picked the winning ticket and became the lucky winner.

    5. The winner bought dinner for all his friends after the competition.

  12. encounter

    #1912

    noun, verb

    to meet someone or experience something, often unexpectedly

    1. We encountered heavy traffic on the way to work.

    2. She encountered an old friend while shopping downtown.

    3. The students encountered a difficult problem in math class.

    4. Travelers may encounter delays during the rainy season.

    5. The doctor asked about any problems I had encountered recently.

  13. brown

    #1913

    adjective, noun, verb

    Having a dark color like earth, wood, or coffee.

    1. She wore a brown coat on the cold morning.

    2. The brown dog is sleeping under the kitchen table.

    3. Please buy some brown bread at the supermarket.

    4. The leaves turned brown after the long, dry summer.

    5. He browned the chicken in a hot pan before dinner.

  14. breathe

    #1914

    verb

    to take air into your lungs and let it out

    1. Take a deep breath and breathe slowly before the test.

    2. It was hard to breathe after running up the stairs.

    3. Open the window so the baby can breathe fresh air.

    4. She stopped to breathe while climbing the mountain trail.

    5. The doctor asked him to breathe in slowly and breathe out.

  15. excuse

    #1915

    noun, verb

    A reason you give to explain or forgive a mistake; to forgive someone politely.

    1. Please excuse me for being late to the meeting.

    2. There is no excuse for shouting at your little brother.

    3. Excuse me, could you tell me where the train station is?

    4. The teacher excused Maria from class because she felt sick.

    5. He made an excuse because he forgot to buy milk.

  16. partly

    #1916

    adverb

    not completely, but only in some degree or part

    1. The room was partly dark because the curtains were closed.

    2. She partly agreed with his idea but had some concerns.

    3. The road was partly covered with snow after the storm.

    4. I partly finished my homework before dinner.

    5. The shop is partly empty because many people bought food today.

  17. tennis

    #1917

    noun

    a sport in which two or four people hit a ball over a net

    1. I play tennis with my brother every Saturday morning.

    2. Our school has tennis courts behind the gym.

    3. She bought new tennis shoes before her trip.

    4. We watched a tennis match at the hotel yesterday.

    5. Playing tennis helps me stay fit and healthy.

  18. urban

    #1918

    adjective

    Relating to a city or town, especially compared with the countryside.

    1. Urban life can be exciting, but it is often noisy.

    2. The city is building more urban housing for families.

    3. Many urban schools have students from different cultures.

    4. We visited an urban park during our weekend trip.

    5. Urban gardens provide fresh vegetables for local families.

  19. confuse

    #1919

    verb

    to make someone unable to understand something clearly

    1. The similar names confused me at first.

    2. Please explain again; your answer is confusing me.

    3. The map confused us, so we asked for directions.

    4. The twins often confuse their teachers at school.

    5. I confused the salt with the sugar while cooking.

  20. southern

    #1920

    adjective

    from, in, or toward the south

    1. They live in a small southern town near the coast.

    2. We drove along the southern coast during our holiday.

    3. Southern states often have warmer winters than northern states.

    4. She cooked a southern dish with rice, beans, and vegetables.

    5. The southern door of the school is open today.

Enjoying English Dialogue?

A quick rating in the Microsoft Store helps other learners find the app.