4000 Essential English Words 2e 5 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 4
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assassin
n. someone who murders an important person
An assassin killed Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968.
conspiracy
n. a secret plan that two or more people make together to do something harmful or illegal
The businessman thought there was a conspiracy among his coworkers to get him fired.
dome
n. a curved roof of a building
I looked up at the dome to admire its beauty.
agony
n. severe pain or suffering
The boy yelled in agony when the puppy bit him.
chapel
n. a building where people go to pray and worship God
We were married in a small wedding chapel in Las Vegas.
abrupt
adj. sudden or unexpected
When the dancer fell down on her back, the ballet came to an abrupt stop.
harass
v. to bother or attack them repeatedly
The young girl would often harass her baby brother.
inflame
v. to provoke or intensify something
The tax increase will inflame the public’s frustration with the government.
melody
n. a series of musical notes that form the main part of a song
I had the melody of the song stuck in my head all day.
coup
n. an uprising in which people try to overthrow the government
At the end of the 18th century, Napoleon Bonaparte staged a coup to overthrow a group that had control of France.
cynical
adj. unwilling to believe that people have good intentions
The man became cynical after being lied to many times.
beard
n. hair growing on man's chin
He loves his grandfather's hairy beard.
commentator
n. a person who gives opinions or describes something, often on TV or the radio
According to many commentators, this winter has been one of the coldest in the last century.
con
v. to trick that person into doing something or giving up money
It was unfair of the fortune teller to con me out of 500 dollars.
consensus
n. a general agreement among a group of people
The consensus among the children was that ghosts exist.
exclaim
v. to say something loudly, suddenly, and excitedly
The singer interrupted the applause to exclaim his thanks after his performance.
forum
n. an open public place in which meetings are held
The scientist shared her research at a special forum in the city.
glamour
n. a quality relating to riches, wealth, and beauty
The young woman showed off her glamour during the photo shoot.
beast
n. a large and dangerous animal
Tanzania is home to many famous beasts, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas.
illuminate
v. to shine light on or brighten something
In order to illuminate the stage, the crew turned on the spotlight.
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