Unit 98

Words 1941–1960 · advertisement, consistent, originally, aside, comfort, secondly

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  1. advertisement

    #1941

    noun

    a message that tries to make people buy a product or service

    1. I saw an advertisement for a new phone on television.

    2. The company placed an advertisement in the local newspaper.

    3. She answered an advertisement for a part-time job.

    4. We noticed several advertisements while walking through the shopping center.

    5. The doctor warned that some food advertisements can encourage unhealthy choices.

  2. consistent

    #1942

    adjective

    Always behaving or happening in the same reliable way.

    1. She is consistent with her exercise routine every morning.

    2. The team has played consistent football all season.

    3. Try to be consistent when you practice new English words.

    4. The restaurant serves consistent food at reasonable prices.

    5. His health improved after he made consistent changes to his diet.

  3. originally

    #1943

    adverb

    At the beginning, before something changed or developed.

    1. The house was originally a small farm building.

    2. She originally planned to study medicine at university.

    3. This restaurant was originally a family home.

    4. The recipe originally came from my grandmother's village.

    5. We originally met on a train to London.

  4. aside

    #1944

    adverb, preposition, noun

    to or at one side; away from the main subject; a private comment

    1. Please move aside so I can carry this box through.

    2. She took me aside to ask about the missing report.

    3. The shopkeeper put the damaged apples aside for inspection.

    4. He pushed his worries aside and enjoyed dinner with friends.

    5. Aside from a small headache, I feel completely healthy today.

  5. comfort

    #1945

    noun, verb

    A feeling of physical ease, or something that makes you feel less worried or sad.

    1. This soft chair provides great comfort after a long day.

    2. The nurse comforted the crying child at the hospital.

    3. These shoes offer comfort during long walks around the city.

    4. She found comfort in talking with her best friend.

    5. The hotel room had every comfort we needed for the weekend.

  6. secondly

    #1946

    adverb

    Used to introduce the second reason, point, or item in a list.

    1. Firstly, the hotel is cheap; secondly, it is near the station.

    2. Secondly, please check that all the windows are closed.

    3. Secondly, we need to decide who will bring the food.

    4. Secondly, write your answer in the space below the question.

    5. The doctor said, firstly, rest; secondly, drink plenty of water.

  7. severe

    #1947

    adjective

    Very serious, painful, or harmful.

    1. The storm caused severe damage to several homes.

    2. She has severe pain in her back today.

    3. The doctor treated his severe infection with strong medicine.

    4. The school closed because of severe winter weather.

    5. This soup has a severe taste that most guests dislike.

  8. gene

    #1948

    noun

    A part of a living thing's DNA that controls a particular feature.

    1. Genes help decide the color of your eyes and hair.

    2. Some genes can increase a person's risk of certain diseases.

    3. Scientists study genes to understand how plants grow.

    4. Children inherit genes from both their mother and father.

    5. The researchers found a gene linked to stronger muscles.

  9. prospect

    #1949

    noun, verb

    a possible future event, job, customer, or person; to search for something

    1. The prospect of a holiday made everyone feel excited.

    2. She is a good prospect for the school basketball team.

    3. The company sees strong prospects for growth next year.

    4. We are prospecting for gold near the river.

    5. He prospects for new customers by visiting local shops.

  10. snow

    #1950

    noun, verb

    soft white ice that falls from the sky; to fall as soft white ice

    1. The children are playing in the snow after school.

    2. Heavy snow closed the roads to the mountain village.

    3. Please clear the snow from the front steps.

    4. It started snowing while we were waiting for the bus.

    5. We bought warm boots because it may snow tomorrow.

  11. plot

    #1951

    noun, verb

    A story's events, or a secret plan to do something wrong; to mark land for building.

    1. The movie has an exciting plot about a lost treasure.

    2. The police discovered a plot to rob the bank.

    3. My grandfather grows tomatoes in a small plot behind his house.

    4. They plotted the route before starting their journey.

    5. Workers are clearing the plot for a new supermarket.

  12. neck

    #1952

    noun

    The part of your body between your head and shoulders.

    1. She wore a warm scarf around her neck in winter.

    2. He turned his neck to look behind him.

    3. My neck hurts after working at the computer all day.

    4. The doctor checked my neck for swollen glands.

    5. The shirt feels tight around my neck.

  13. criteria

    #1953

    noun

    Standards used to judge or decide something.

    1. The school has clear criteria for choosing new students.

    2. Price and quality are important criteria when we shop.

    3. Your essay meets all the criteria for this class.

    4. The hotel was chosen because it met our travel criteria.

    5. The doctor explained the criteria for joining the health study.

  14. primarily

    #1954

    adverb

    Mostly or mainly; more than anything else.

    1. The museum is primarily known for its beautiful paintings.

    2. This course is primarily for students who need extra practice.

    3. We eat primarily vegetables, rice, and fresh fruit at home.

    4. The shop sells clothes primarily made from recycled materials.

    5. The trip is primarily about relaxing and spending time with friends.

  15. integrate

    #1955

    verb

    to combine something with other parts so that they work together

    1. The new system integrates all our customer information in one place.

    2. The school integrates music into its language lessons.

    3. We are integrating more vegetables into our family meals.

    4. The hotel integrates local traditions into its guest activities.

    5. The doctor helped him integrate exercise into his daily routine.

  16. criticism

    #1956

    noun

    An opinion that points out the good and bad parts of something.

    1. She received criticism for arriving late to work every day.

    2. The teacher gave helpful criticism on my English homework.

    3. He does not like criticism about his cooking.

    4. The new hotel faced criticism from guests about its dirty rooms.

    5. Try to accept criticism and use it to improve your health.

  17. convention

    #1957

    noun

    a usual way of doing something, or a large meeting for people with similar interests

    1. By convention, guests remove their shoes before entering the house.

    2. The school held a science convention for students from nearby towns.

    3. Our company sent three employees to a business convention in Chicago.

    4. At the food convention, we tasted cheese from several countries.

    5. The doctor explained a new convention for sharing patient information safely.

  18. bet

    #1958

    noun, verb

    To risk money or something valuable on the result of a game or event.

    1. I bet ten dollars on the blue team to win.

    2. We made a bet about who would arrive first.

    3. I bet you can't finish this huge sandwich.

    4. She bet her brother that it would rain today.

    5. I bet he forgot his keys again.

  19. retain

    #1959

    verb

    to keep something or continue to have it

    1. This bottle retains its shape after being frozen.

    2. The hotel retains your room until six o'clock.

    3. She retained the information from yesterday's lesson.

    4. The jacket retained its color after many washes.

    5. Doctors hope the patient will retain full movement in her hand.

  20. sequence

    #1960

    noun

    The order in which people or things happen or come one after another.

    1. Put the pictures in the correct sequence before telling the story.

    2. The nurse asked about the sequence of events after the accident.

    3. The dance teacher showed us the steps in a simple sequence.

    4. The chef prepared the meal in the right sequence.

    5. The doctor watched the patient's breathing sequence during the test.

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