4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 16
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acid
n. a chemical that can burn or dissolve other substances
In chemistry class, we mixed two acids together and watched the reaction.
administration
n. the group of people who manage a company or organization
She hoped she could be promoted to a job in administration.
coalition
n. a group of people or organizations working for a common purpose
The companies formed a coalition to make trade less expensive.
ethics
n. moral beliefs or rules about right or wrong
The act of stealing certainly doesn’t go against some people’s ethics.
erosion
n. the destruction of rock
Canyons are formed because rivers of fast-moving water caused erosion.
nectar
n. a sweet liquid produced by flowers
Bees use nectar to make their honey.
notion
n. an idea or belief about something
I had a notion that this route would get us to the beach.
diabetes
n. a medical condition in which a person's body cannot control the level of sugar in their blood
Overweight people are more likely to suffer from diabetes than slimmer ones.
explicit
adj. it is very clear, open, and truthful
The man gave a very explicit account of the car accident.
framework
n. a set of rules or ideas that people use to solve problems
His ideas fit into the framework of a successful business plan.
administrative
adj. describes anything related to managing a company or organization
I work as an administrative assistant to the owner of the company.
biotechnology
n. the use of living parts, such as cells, in industry and technology
Researchers at the biotechnology company use bacteria to make medicine.
eliminate
v. to completely remove it
Wearing a seatbelt eliminates some of the dangers of driving a car.
regime
n. a system of government or management
He was a member of the old regime that had been overthrown in the election.
deceptive
adj. it encourages one to believe something that is false
The scary-looking man’s appearance is deceptive; he is actually very nice.
cholesterol
n. a substance in fat, tissues, and blood of all animals
When people have too much cholesterol, they are at a high risk for heart problems.
mechanism
n. a part of a machine that performs a certain function
I can’t open my car door because the locking mechanism is broke.
straightforward
adj. it is easy to understand
The teacher’s grading system was straightforward and fair.
minimize
v. to reduce something to the lowest possible level
I checked my homework twice to minimize errors I might have made.
manufacture
v. to make it in a factory
My father’s company manufactures steel building materials.
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