4000 Essential English Words 2e 5 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 15

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measure

v. to find out the quality, value, or effect of something
The scientists carefully measured the amount of chemicals in the tubes.

complain

v. to say that you are unhappy about something
The workers complained that they were being treated unfairly.

climate

n. the usual weather in a place
The climate in the desert is very hot.

leash

n. a rope or chain that is used to lead an animal
Dogs must wear a leash to keep them from running away.

misery

n. extreme suffering
There was a lot of misery after Sam lost his dog.

apply

v. to put on something
She always applies makeup to her face before going outside.

due

adj. expected to happen or be done at that time
The papers were due on the 19th.

midst

n. the middle of something
She was in the midst of cleaning when the telephone rang.

research

n. close and careful study to discover new things
Scientists did a lot of research on the subject of blood type.

variety

n. a group of many different kinds of something
There are a variety of flowers at the shop.

confuse

v. to make someone feel like they are unsure
The sign confused the traveler because it pointed in two directions.

establish

v. to create something
He wanted to establish a club for people to help the Earth.

await

v. to wait for something
The players awaited the referee’s decision.

furnace

n. a place where heat is made
Mr. Jones came to fix the furnace.

powerless

adj. without power or authority
I fear my father is powerless now.

although

conj. one thing is contrasted by another
Although she was late, her friends gave her a warm welcome.

beloved

adj. it is very special and you like it very much
The boy took a nap next to his beloved cat.

mature

v. to grow up to become an adult
When they matured, they became as tall as their parents.

prior

adj. happened earlier
Ron had to wait since he arrived prior to the scheduled meeting time.

spaceship

n. a craft designed for spaceflight
Many people want to travel into space by spaceship.