Unit 97

Words 1921–1940 · output, beauty, massive, install, calculate, mouse

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  1. output

    #1921

    noun, verb

    The amount produced, or to produce something such as goods, information, or energy.

    1. The factory increased its output this year.

    2. This printer produces a clear output every time.

    3. The computer output appeared on the screen quickly.

    4. The farm produces enough output to feed nearby families.

    5. The team is outputting a short report for the manager.

  2. beauty

    #1922

    noun

    The quality of being attractive, especially in appearance.

    1. The beauty of the sunset amazed everyone on the beach.

    2. She sees beauty in simple things, like flowers and old houses.

    3. The natural beauty of the mountains attracts many visitors.

    4. The beauty salon offers haircuts, skin treatments, and makeup.

    5. The judge praised the beauty of the dancer's movements.

  3. massive

    #1923

    adjective

    Very large, heavy, or serious in size, amount, or effect.

    1. The massive whale surfaced beside our small boat.

    2. They moved a massive sofa into the new living room.

    3. Our school received a massive donation for new computers.

    4. There was a massive line outside the popular restaurant.

    5. The storm caused massive damage to several coastal towns.

  4. install

    #1924

    verb

    To put equipment, software, or a system in place so it is ready to use.

    1. The technician will install the new software on my computer.

    2. We installed a smoke alarm in the hallway yesterday.

    3. The hotel installed new air conditioners in every room.

    4. They are installing shelves in the kitchen this weekend.

    5. The doctor installed a small device to help his heart.

  5. calculate

    #1925

    verb

    To find an amount or answer by using numbers or careful thought.

    1. Please calculate the total cost before you pay.

    2. We calculated how much food we needed for the party.

    3. The teacher asked us to calculate the area of the garden.

    4. The doctor calculated my daily medicine dose from my weight.

    5. She is calculating the travel time before choosing a train.

  6. mouse

    #1926

    noun, verb

    A small animal with a pointed nose, or a device used to control a computer.

    1. A mouse ran across the kitchen floor last night.

    2. She used the mouse to open the file on her computer.

    3. The cat caught a mouse under the sofa.

    4. Move the mouse slowly over the picture.

    5. We heard mice scratching inside the wall.

  7. mathematics

    #1927

    noun

    The study of numbers, shapes, and how they relate to each other.

    1. She is studying mathematics at school this year.

    2. Mathematics helps us calculate prices when we go shopping.

    3. My brother uses mathematics to plan the best travel route.

    4. Good mathematics skills are useful in many different jobs.

    5. The doctor used mathematics to work out the correct medicine dose.

  8. upper

    #1928

    adjective, noun

    Higher than something else, or the higher part of something.

    1. We live on the upper floor of the apartment building.

    2. Please put the clean towels in the upper drawer.

    3. She hurt her upper arm while playing tennis.

    4. The upper classes finish school earlier on Friday.

    5. The plane flew above the upper clouds during the flight.

  9. creation

    #1929

    noun

    Something that someone makes, invents, or brings into existence.

    1. The new restaurant is her own creation.

    2. The teacher praised the student's creative creation.

    3. This chocolate cake is my latest creation.

    4. The company shared its newest creation at the trade show.

    5. Nature's creations make this park beautiful.

  10. occupy

    #1930

    verb

    to use a place, seat, or amount of space

    1. The children occupied the back seats of the bus.

    2. This table is occupied, but you can sit over there.

    3. The new sofa occupies most of the living room.

    4. She occupied herself by reading while waiting for her friend.

    5. The army occupied the town during the war.

  11. outline

    #1931

    noun, verb

    the main ideas of something, or to describe them briefly

    1. The teacher gave us an outline of the history lesson.

    2. She outlined her plan before starting the meeting.

    3. This outline shows the shape of the mountain against the sky.

    4. Please outline your main ideas in three short paragraphs.

    5. The doctor outlined a simple exercise plan for my back.

  12. sufficient

    #1932

    adjective

    Enough for a particular purpose or need

    1. We have sufficient food for everyone at the picnic.

    2. Please make sure you have sufficient time to finish the test.

    3. The hotel room had sufficient space for our two suitcases.

    4. One coat of paint was sufficient to cover the small wall.

    5. The doctor said that rest and water were sufficient for recovery.

  13. update

    #1933

    noun, verb

    new information, or to give someone the latest information about something

    1. Please send me an update when you arrive at the hotel.

    2. The company gave customers an update about their delivery.

    3. I update my calendar every Sunday evening.

    4. The teacher updated us on the school trip this morning.

    5. The doctor updated my treatment after checking my health.

  14. luck

    #1934

    noun

    Good or bad things that happen by chance.

    1. Good luck on your test tomorrow!

    2. We had bad luck and missed the last train.

    3. By luck, I found my lost keys under the sofa.

    4. You need a little luck to find a cheap apartment.

    5. Luckily, the doctor said my leg will heal soon.

  15. preserve

    #1935

    verb, noun

    To keep something safe, fresh, or in its original condition.

    1. This jar helps preserve fruit for several months.

    2. We should preserve these old family photographs.

    3. The museum preserves important objects from local history.

    4. The park was created to preserve wildlife and forests.

    5. The preserve near our town is home to many birds.

  16. split

    #1936

    verb, noun, adjective

    to divide or break into parts, or to be divided or broken

    1. Please split the bill between the four people.

    2. We split the work and finished before lunch.

    3. The wooden chair split after years of use.

    4. The train split into two sections at the station.

    5. She split up with her boyfriend last month.

  17. swing

    #1937

    noun, verb

    To move gently backward and forward, or a seat hanging from ropes for children.

    1. The children are playing on the swings in the park.

    2. She swung the door open and walked into the room.

    3. He took a big swing at the ball but missed.

    4. The boat began to swing from side to side in the waves.

    5. We usually swing by the market after work.

  18. illness

    #1938

    noun

    A health problem that makes someone feel sick or unwell.

    1. She stayed home from work because of a serious illness.

    2. The doctor asked about his illness and checked his temperature.

    3. After a short illness, my brother returned to school.

    4. The illness spread quickly through the family during winter.

    5. Good food and rest can help your body fight illness.

  19. journalist

    #1939

    noun

    A person who collects and reports news for newspapers, television, radio, or websites.

    1. The journalist interviewed the mayor outside the city hall.

    2. My sister works as a journalist for a local newspaper.

    3. A journalist asked the singer questions after the concert.

    4. The travel journalist visited our hotel during the summer.

    5. Several journalists reported the story from the hospital.

  20. sudden

    #1940

    adjective

    Happening quickly and unexpectedly, without warning.

    1. A sudden noise woke me during the night.

    2. The sudden rain made everyone run into the shop.

    3. We had to leave work because of a sudden power cut.

    4. Her sudden smile made her friends feel better.

    5. The doctor was concerned about his sudden headache.

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