4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 26

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voluntary

adj. it is done by choice but is not required
Many people attended the voluntary boat safety class.

intestines

n. tubes through which food passes after it leaves the stomach
Whatever you eat goes into your intestines.

epidemic

n. an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly
It was difficult to stop the flu epidemic.

administer

v. to take responsibility for organizing something
The teacher’s assistant will administer the test.

viable

adj. it is capable of doing what it is intended to do
Her method of solving the math problem seemed viable.

imperative

adj. extremely important and must be done
It was imperative for him to find a job.

emphasis

n. you give special attention to prevention
The government placed a strong emphasis on educational reform.

overcrowded

adj. it has too many people or things in it
The lobby was overcrowded with people.

hazard

n. something that could be dangerous to a person's health or safety
Smoking cigarettes poses many health hazards.

provision

n. the act of giving it to people in need or want
That department is responsible for the provision of emergency supplies.

reverse

v. to go backwards
We reversed out of the parking place and then drove away.

deficiency

n. a lack of something, especially something that is needed
Your snack has a deficiency of any real nutrients.

manifest

v. to make something visible or obvious
The joy of the holiday season manifested as bright smiles on the faces of the children.

sterile

adj. completely clean and free from germs
The hospital room looked quite sterile.

compassionate

adj. feel pity and sympathy for others
The compassionate nurse tried to make the sick man feel comfortable.

replenish

v. to make it full or complete again
We planted nearly one hundred seeds to replenish the garden after the fire.

contaminate

v. to put dirty or harmful chemicals into it
The lake was contaminated when pollutants entered the water.

practitioner

n. a doctor
She made an appointment with the practitioner to treat her cough.

upgrade

v. to improve it or make it more efficient.
He upgraded to a real fancy car.

adhere

v. to act in the way that a rule or agreement says is right
If the new employees wish to succeed, they must adhere to the boss’s rules.