4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 6

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nation

n. a large area of land that is controlled by its own government.
India is a nation that is developing rapidly.

originally

adv. when something first happened or began
This building was originally a bank.

wound

v. to injure someone or something by cutting or breaking the skin
The boy knew he might wound his knees if he didn’t wear pads on them.

pray

n. to speak to God in order to ask for help or to give thanks.
The girl likes to pray for world peace.

sacrifice

v. a formal custom that people do regularly
Karen has had to sacrifice a lot for her children.

mark

v. to celebrate an important event
My grandparents are having a party to mark their 50th anniversary.

landing

n. when you return to the ground or another surface after a flight or a boat ride
The man is in charge of leading the landing in the warzone.

thus

adv. as a result of something that was just mentioned
Victor wants to lose weight; thus, he’ll go on a diet and start exercising.

mobilize

v. to prepare an army to fight in a war
Thousands of soldiers were ready to mobilize for the fight.

victory

n. a situation in which you win a battle, game, election, or dispute
The man was thrilled with his victory.

determination

n. what you have when you try to do something even when it is difficult
Chris is the youngest competitor, but he has the most determination.

joint

adj. it is done by or involves two or more people or groups
Mike and Joanna are joint owners of a coffee shop.

outbreak

n. a sudden start
The scientists prepared for an outbreak of a dangerous virus.

anthem

n. a formal or religious song
Everyone sings the national anthem before the baseball game starts.

wild

adv. without control
Dandelions grow wild in the cracks of the streets.

prisoner

n. someone who is taken by force and kept somewhere
He has been a prisoner for many years.

beyond

prep. used to say that one thing is more than another
The job is beyond the man’s ability.

fighting

n. physical conflict between people or groups in a war, in the street, etc.
Heavy fighting continued for days.

silence

n. the complete absence of sound or noise
I can only sleep in complete silence.

tribute

n. something that you say, do, or give in order to express respect for someone
In some countries, people wear poppies as a tribute to veterans.