4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 8

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metabolic

adj. it relates to the chemical
Fish have a very high metabolic rate.

burn

n. to use something as a source of energy
Running is good exercise for people who want to burn fat and lose weight.

olive

n. a small egg-shaped black or green fruit
I prepared a bowl of olives for my guests.

check

v. to ask someone whether something is correct, true, or allowed
Peter wants to check with the teacher to see if he is doing the assignment right.

keep

v. to stay in a particular state
Brian needs to keep working in order to finish his project on time.

oil

n. thick liquid made from plants or some animals
The chef put the oil in the pan and heated it up.

powerful

adj. it has a strong effect
This perfume has a powerful scent.

low

adj. it is smaller than usual in amount
The temperature gets very low in the winter.

summary

n. a short statement that contains the main information about something
Cindy concluded the meeting with a summary of the project.

high

adj. tall; up above other things
The balloon floated high into the air.

known

adj. it is something that people are aware of or have discovered
Bob is known throughout the neighborhood as a burglars.

gain

v. to gradually get more and more of a quality, feeling, etc.
Winning the award will help Steven gain confidence.

liver

n. a large organ in the body that produces bile and cleans blood
The professor showed us what the human liver looks like.

starch

n. a substance that provides your body with energy and is found in foods such as wheat, potatoes, and rice
Pasta is high in starch.

fat

n. an oily solid or liquid substance in food
The fat contained in salmon, avocados, and nuts is healthy.

glucose

n. a natural form of sugar
People with diabetes need to check their glucose levels.

performance

n. how well someone or something functions
Liam’s performance in the race was not his best.

coconut

n. a large brown fruit
A coconut produces a healthy oil.

epilepsy

n. a medical condition that affects the brain and can make someone become unconscious
The doctor diagnosed the patient with epilepsy.

management

n. the act or process of controlling and dealing with something
Practing yoga is good for stress management.