Reading Challenge 2nd-Book 2 (E)
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세트공유
appearance
the way a person looks to others
She has an interesting appearance that makes people notice her.
apply
to make an application or request
His daughter is applying for admission next year.
deadly
likely to cause or capable of causing death
Public demonstrations sometimes turn deadly.
develop
to improve something with time and work
The car company developed an engine that was more fuel efficient.
end up
to finally be; to be in the end
After dating for over ten years, they finally ended up getting married.
harmless
not being intended or likely to upset or anger others
Using this lotion on your hands is absolutely harmless.
nerve
an inner part of the body that is very thin and controls the body's senses and movement by carrying information between the brain and the rest of the body
Kameron could not believe the nerve of this neighbor to ask such a thing when he had almost finished the wall.
perfume
a liquid with a pleasing smell that women wear on their skin in small amounts
My girlfriend has a perfume for each season of the year.
throughout
from the beginning of something until the end
He remained calm throughout the whole wedding ceremony.
various
having to do with several different things or people
There are various books on each subject at the store.
appreciate
to be thankful or grateful for something or someone
I really appreciate you coming in on Christmas Eve.
assistant
a person who is paid to help another person with their work
I need to find an assistant to help me with my work.
herdsman
목동
Some of my ancestors were herdsman in England.
mobile
capable of moving from one place to another
The mobile young man was able to travel the world.
on time
at or before a given time
He needs to leave now or he will never get there on time.
punishment
the state or condition of being punished
The punishment for turning in a late assignment was a zero in the grade book.
reality
what is true as opposed to what is imagined
The doctors were aware of the reality of the current situation.
rigid
not being easy to bend or break
Some empires were big, but the rigid social control required to hold an empire together was not beneficial to science, just as it was not beneficial to reason.
stiff
very high; severe
Our coach gives us stiff penalties if we do not perform well in practice.
strap
to tie down
You should strap your backpack securely onto your back before climbing.
audience
the group of people watching or listening to an event
The audience applauded as the show came to an end.
award
a prize given for doing something well
His award was for being the most improved player on the team.
cannon
a large wheeled gun used in the past that fires heavy metal balls
We used powerful cannons to prevent our enemy from entering the harbor.
decision
a choice made after giving consideration
Have the judges come to a decision yet?
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
The storm destroyed the old barn.
fire
to shoot
The soldiers were so happy that they fired their guns in the air because they had won the battle.
merit
a quality that deserves respect or praise
Her ideas have some merit.
poem
an artistic piece of writing that usually has short lines and particular patterns of word emphasis, and often uses formal or literary language
I expressed my feelings about nature in a poem.
rebuild
to repair or build something again after it has been ruined or harmed
After the flood, many people wanted to rebuild their community.
tear down
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
The mayor agreed to tear down the old house and use the space for a community garden.
as a means
~방편으로서
He worked two jobs as a means to support his family.
character
the set of qualities that make a person a unique individual
Jack's good character has always been one of his strong points.
determine
to cause a particular result
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
include
to contain something as a part or member
Does this computer include a mouse and a mouse pad?
preference
the act or feeling of liking, desiring, or preferring something or someone over other things and people
I have a preference for comfortable clothes rather than stylish ones.
professional
playing a sport or doing an activity as a job
Doctors, lawyers and engineers are all professional careers.
similarly
in away that is almost the same as something or someone else
The children were similarly dressed.
traditionally
in a traditional manner
traditionally, a new bride will wear a white dress on her wedding day.
wanderer
돌아다니는 사람, 방랑자, 사도에 빠진 사람
I spent my early twenties as a wanderer exploring many parts of the US, Canada, and Mexico.
whereas
in contrast; being the opposite
I prefer to watch comedies, whereas my husband likes to watch documentaries.
cancer
a disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth
cancer comes in many forms and is responsible for many deaths worldwide.
furthermore
in addition
The defendant stole the car. furthermore, he put people's safety in danger by driving recklessly.
humid
having wet and heavy air due to water in the atmosphere
It gets humid in the summer after it rains.
lung
one of the two parts of the body that allows people to breathe by drawing in, holding, and pushing out air
You cannot live without your lungs, so stop smoking.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
Pluto is no longer considered a planet in our solar system.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
The school provided the students with new text books.
rainforest
a wet forest, where it rains almost every day
One of the largest rainforests in the world is in Brazil.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
Scientists have recently found a new species of frog.
tropical
of or from the TROPICS
The tropical regions around the equator are generally warm and humid.
consumer
a person who buys and uses products and services
Just about everyone is in some way a consumer.
director
one of a group of managers who control a company
The bank director was not very worried.
in order to
as a means to
in order to process this, we need your signature.
ingredient
a quality that is necessary for something to be good or work well
Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very well.
raise
to increase a quantity, size, intensity, or price
The market raised the price of milk today.
replacement
someone or something that takes the place or position of a previous person or thing
I need to find a replacement to take over my shift at work on Friday.
restore
to bring a person or thing back to a former, useful condition or position
After a vacation to Thailand, the man's health was restored.
revitalize
to provide something with new energy, life, or power
When they built that new mall, it really revitalized the city.
specific
well defined and clearly stated
I couldn't find the specific style that I was looking for.
accept
to agree to take something that is offered to you
I will accept their offer and join their company next week.
deadly
likely to cause or capable of causing death
The bite from some spiders like the Black Widow is deadly.
government
the group of people who rule a nation
Many people do not trust the government because of all of the restrictive new laws they have passed.
import tax
수입관세
I had to pay an import tax on my foreign car.
introduce
to begin the use of a new thing or practice
Our country has recently introduced high-speed trains that will connect many cities.
make a live
직업을 갖다
Being a professional boxer is a tough way to make a living.
nightshade
가지과 식물
The nightshade plant can do a person harm if they eat it.
quite a bit
상당한
He completed quite a bit of the project in one day.
recipe
a list of items needed and a procedure to follow in order to cook a particular dish
Following this recipe is difficult.
boldly
not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff
He boldly stated his own ideas for the project.
come up with
develop; invent
You need to come up with something better than that.
cruel
causing pain to others
The prisoner of war suffered cruel treatment during his captivity.
face
to deal with a problem or something that is bad
Teenagers have to face many issues about growing up.
fame
the state of being well-known
Her fame grew after her award-winning novel.
honor
an award
It was a great honor to be elected to the city council.
organization
a group of people with shared interests, formed for a certain purpose
I do some work at a non-profit organization.
prove
to show that something is true or correct by providing evidence
She proved everyone wrong and graduated with honors.
equally
in an equal, even, or identical manner
Teachers try to treat all students equally.
have in common
공통점이 있다
What do you have in common with your sister?
intelligent
having advanced degree of intelligence
Even though she is only four years old, she is quite intelligent.
logic
a process of thinking about something carefully so that you can find an answer or make a decision
Use logic when trying to figure out problems.
prejudice
an unreasonable feeling of dislike for people because of their race, sex, religion, or background
The overweight woman has a prejudice against thin people.
solve
to figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
Sherlock Holmes always solves the crimes he encounters.
southpaw
왼손잡이
In boxing, southpaws are difficult opponents to fight.
switch
to change something from one thing to another
I switched my seat with Heather so I could be closer to the window.
tend to
having a tendency to do something
He tends to act differently when he is drunk.
turn out
to result
It turns out that Debbie was in love with Alex not Mark.
boast
to speak of something with too much pride
The little boy boasted about how many toys he had.
chilled
냉장한
The chilled juice was so refreshing on such a hot day.
crystal
a small part of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance solidifies
A snow crystal falls from the sky.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
Where is the nearest sports facility?
first and foremost
order of priority
Gina, first and foremost, has shown excellent management skills that have saved this company money.
indoor
related to the inside of a building
The hotel has a large heated indoor pool.
instructor
a person who teaches or INSTRUCTS, usually as a job
The instructor was very kind and patient to his students.
manmade
built by humans
Some countries with limited space, like Japan, have constructed manmade islands where they've built airports.
slope
the ANGLE of a SLOPE
The slope of the road is very steep.
alter
to change something about a piece of clothing or make it different
Many things had been altered to my old high school since I graduated ten years ago.
determine
to decide officially
I will determine who will be my assistant after lunch.
illegally
in a manner not allowed by law
He illegally acquired Joe's bank information.
interact
to act with something else in order to produce a particular effect
It's a good idea to let your children interact with others their age because this is how they learn to socialize.
one another
to each other
Family members usually look out for one another.
passive
being accepting of what happens without reacting or trying to change things
He has a passive personality that makes him easy to get along with.
share
to allow someone to use or have some of something that belongs to you
I share my bedroom with my brother.
sort of
조금, 약간
I sort of understand your position but I really think that you should reconsider.
threat
a statement that tells someone that he or she will be harmed or punished if a particular action is not taken
There is a slight threat of a thunderstorm later in the afternoon.
valid
being in effect or in force, often legally
The lawyer did not give valid answers to the reporter's questions.
add up
to total; to add together; to combine
All the items added up to less than 50 dollars.
century
a period of 100 years
Most people won't live long enough to see the next century.
count on
to reply on; to depend on
You can count on Ralph to be on time.
fairy
a small imaginary creature that can fly and has great powers
The fairy was so small it could not be seen.
feed
to give someone or something food
Please remember to feed the dog before you leave for school.
in exchange for
~의 대신으로
She gave me her necklace in exchange for my watch.
present
something given to a person on a special occasion or as a way to show thanks or love
I brought Bobbi a small present because she wasn't feeling well.
rate
the current price for something
The call rate in Korea is not as cheap as I thought it would be.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
Although they sound very different, Portuguese and Spanish look very similar when written.
the wee hour
한밤에서 새벽까지
My parents heard me sneaking into the house in the wee hours of the night.
accidentally
unexpectedly; by mistake
She accidentally spilled all her soda in the car.
attach
to join one thing to another
I usually use a paperclip to attach two pieces of paper together.
continent
one of seven large land masses which Earth's land is divided between
Asia is the world's largest continent.
distance
the amount of space between two points
The distance between Newcastle and Sydney is about 160 km.
handy
being very useful, helpful and practical
Unlike the novel, short story, or play, film is not handy to study.
inventor
a person who creates new devices
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of his day.
retirement
the act of stop working permanently
After his retirement, he was able to play a lot of golf.
set off
to begin traveling in a particular direction
We set off for San Francisco on a cold morning in New York.
unusual
being rare or uncommon; not ordinary
His ideas about time travel are very unusual.
weird
(informal) being very strange, difficult to explain, and unusual
That guy always says something weird at the most inappropriate time.
constantly
occurring continuously
Water constantly flows down Niagara Falls.
continent
one of seven large land masses which Earth's land is divided between
The explorer traveled the continent searching for gold.
discover
to find something for the first time
I want to be the first person to discover a cure for cancer.
extreme
very great in measure or degree
During extreme weather conditions, it's better to stay indoors.
float
to cause something to rest or move on a liquid without sinking
The children had a wonderful time watching their toy boats float along the river.
magma
hot, melted rock that exists in liquid form below the Earth's surface
magma is molten rock within the Earth's crust.
material
the physical substance, such as wood or metal, that something is made of
The material formed from the combination of metals, turned out to be very useless.
observe
to watch and take careful notice of someone or something
The teacher observed the new students in the class before beginning the lesson.
rate
the speed with which events occur over time
The train was traveling at a very fast rate.
section
a part or piece that something is divided into
I managed to get seats in the middle section of the theater.
cure
to make someone healthy or make a disease go away
I was cured of my cancer through chemotherapy.
extra
more than what is normal or expected
Do you have an extra pencil I can borrow for the test?
germ
a tiny living object that is capable of causing sickness and disease
Wash your hands often to prevent the spread of germs.
get rid of
to remove; to eliminate
You need to get rid of all this trash in your room before you can go out and play.
medicine
a substance that is given to a person to relieve pain or cure sickness
Although medicine doesn't taste pleasant, it helps you feel better.
pimple
여드름
I was so angry when I got a huge pimple on my forehead on picture day.
pop
to open or burst suddenly and with force, sometimes with a brief, loud sound
The balloon popped and made a loud noise.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.
specialize
to focus on one area of a field or profession
I’m going to specialize in certain areas of medicine after I graduate.
turn into
becomes
The small weak puppy turned into a large husky dog.
zit
여드름
I'm so envious of my sister because she has never had a zit in her entire life.
bacteria
the very small creatures that sometimes cause disease in humans and animals; the plural form of BACTERIUM
There is bacteria everywhere, even if you have just cleaned it.
blood
the red liquid that flows in the bodies of living humans and animals without which we cannot live
There was blood after Tom cut himself accidently.
embarrass
to cause someone to feel self-conscious and ill at ease
After I dropped my plate of food I felt so embarrassed.
fart
to break wind
Some foods give people a lot of gas that makes them fart often.
intestine
(often plural) the tube in the body through which food passes after leaving the stomach; the place where most useable food and some water are taken in
It is surprising how long human intestines are.
nervous
feeling uneasy or anxious about something
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
oxygen
a gas that has no color or smell and is needed to support life
Humans need oxygen in order to breathe.
sooner or later
조만간
sooner or later you have to let your children grow up and become adults.
stomachache
a pain in the belly
Mona got a terrible stomachache after she ate the clams.
swallow
to move one's throat as if taking in food or drink, particularly when worried or afraid
It was hard for me to swallow because I had a sore throat.
completely
in every way and manner possible
David completely understood the question.
complexity
the state of having many parts and not being simple
The complexity of the problem was not fully realized until later.
directly
right away, immediately
To lessen the stress on your neck, you need to sit directly in front of your monitor.
industry
the production of different kinds of products on a large scale, often done in factories
The farming industry should receive more support from the government.
innovative
having or using ideas or methods that are new, creative, and unique
His innovative way of thinking got him a top position in the company.
physical
relating to someone's body and not his or her mind or feelings
There was more emotional damage to the victims than physical damage.
previously
of an earlier time
We previously thought that it was not a good idea.
sort
a group or class of similar things or people
What sort of car are you looking to buy?
strategy
a careful plan or method
His strategy was to studying for the test and then take the optional pre-test.
trouble
a lack of public order
The guests had no trouble finding my house.
behavior
the way someone or something acts
As a youngster, my bad behavior got me into a lot of trouble.
cheer
to give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
We all cheered for the group performing on stage.
impression
an opinion or feeling you have that is based on appearance and is not certain
What was your impression of the new teacher?
injure
to damage or cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something
I was injured when I fell from the swing.
insult
a statement or action that is rude or disrespectful towards someone
He was more upset because the insult was directed at his mother.
look up to
to view someone with respect
Marvin always looked up to his older brother Hal.
positive
believing that good things will happen or focusing on the good qualities of someone or something
The musician received a positive response from the public.
self-esteem
sense of personal worth and value
Having a good sense of self-esteem is important for everyone.
violence
the use of physical force to hurt a person or animal or to damage something
He used violence to force people to do his bidding.
whether
(used to introduce two choices or possibilities)
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
achievement
something good that you have successfully done
Winning the gold medal for my country has been my greatest achievement thus far.
arena
a place where sports, performances, and other kinds of entertainment are watched
We went to the arena to see a basketball game.
around
of an uncertain amount
Craig won around $1,000 at the racetrack.
depend on
to be conditioned or determined by
We may go to the beach tomorrow depending on the weather.
officially
according to what is stated by an authority figure, though it may be false
Judith has officially accepted the position as VP.
on the other hand
from another side or aspect
Donald is quite short. on the other hand, his sister Donna is not.
profile
a description listing the basic information about a person or group
His profile can be found on his website.
rarely
in an infrequent manner
I rarely eat a large breakfast during the week.
signature
a person's name, written in a particular and unchanging way, such as on a check
My signature is very simple, anyone can copy it.
throw away
to get rid of; to put in the trash
I threw away my tissue after I was finished using it.
convention
a large formal gathering of people with similar beliefs who make decisions about their common work or interests
We held a convention at one of the nicer hotels in the city.
due to the fact that
~라는 사실로 인하여
due to the fact that this is an all-girls school, your son cannot enroll here.
experimental
using techniques that are new or different
The product is still in the experimental stage.
gasoline
a flammable liquid produced by mixing natural gas and PETROLEUM, used for fuel for vehicles (especially cars)
gasoline prices are on the rise.
hero
a person that shows great bravery or courage
People who risk their lives for someone else, are true heroes.
jet
a narrow stream of liquid or gas that moves forcefully out of a small opening
A jet of air lifted the airplane and its engines trusted and it took off.
operator
someone who operates or controls something, such as a machine or business
The dump truck operator carefully emptied the dirt into a large hole.
taste
the type of things a person likes or prefers
My taste in clothes is different from Sue's. She likes fancy skirts but I like jeans.
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