4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 20

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attire

n. nice or special clothing
Everyone wore their best attire to the president’s daughter’s wedding.

craze

n. a brief and popular activity or object
Wearing bright red socks was a craze when I was in high school.

feminine

adj. then it has qualities that are commonly related to women
Many of the older people thought his long hair made him look too feminine.

excess

n. an amount of something that is more than needed or wanted
Because it never got cold that winter, many stores had an excess of coats.

aristocracy

n. the highest class of people in certain societies
Most members of the aristocracy were very well fed.

aristocrat

n. a person who is of the highest class in certain societies
The aristocrat did not need a job because his family was wealthy.

enlarge

v. to make it bigger
The classrooms were enlarged over the summer to make room for more students.

vanity

n. excessive pride
Her vanity won’t allow her to pass a mirror without looking at herself.

denote

v. to make known
Quotation marks are used to denote speech.

tangle

n. something or many things twisted together
The laces of his shoes were in such a tangle that he could not untie them.

hierarchy

n. a system of things or people ranked one above the other
Everyone knows where they fit in the hierarchy.

predominant

adj. then it is the most important, common, or strongest
Before cars were invented, horses were the predominant method of travel.

style

n. the way you do things
Her clothes were all in the latest style.

protocol

n. a system of rules and customs that guides how things are done
The introduction of the guests followed the normal protocol.

strap

n. a thin long piece of fabric used to fasten, carry, or hold something
She put the strap of her purse over her shoulder and walked out the door.

reputable

adj. then they have a good reputation
The service from the less-than-reputable company made her angry.

signify

n. to be a symbol of something
A red octagon is used to signify a place to stop.

partner

n. someone who lives or works with you as an equal
Ladies and gentlemen, take your partners for the next dance.

absurd

adj. ridiculous
That group of people making animal noises sounds completely absurd.

pad

n. thick piece of soft material used to protect or clean things
Football players wear shoulder pads to keep them safe.