4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 15

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intrigue

n. to cause an interest in something or someone
Her mysterious past intrigued her new friend.

arbitrary

adj. not based on any plan or system, so it seems random
The classroom had many arbitrary rules that confused me.

improve

v. to make it better
He studied hard to improve his test scores from the previous year.

convention

n. behavior that is considered to be common or polite
In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.

recipient

n. the person who receives it
I was the recipient of four phone calls today.

naughty

adj. bad, giving trouble
Rachelle is a naughty girl. She doesn’t listen to her parents.

misplace

v. to lose it
I misplaced my wallet, and I didn’t find it until a week later.

ultimate

adj. the final result or aim of a long series of events
By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.

longevity

n. the ability to live for a long time
Sea turtles have an amazing longevity.

norm

n. a way of behaving that is considered normal in a particular society
Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm.

reptile

n. a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered with scales
Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.

aquarium

n. a place where fish and underwater animals are kept
We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark.

autobiography

n. a true story of a person's life written
I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer.

probe

n. to ask questions to discover facts about it
The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.

insulate

v. to protect it from heat, cold, or noise
People can conserve energy by insulating their houses.

gracious

adj. kind and helpful to those who need it
The operator was gracious enough to help me find the number.

philanthropy

n. the act of helping others without wanting anything in return
The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.

orangutan

n. a large ape with red and brown hair and long arms
Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.

overload

v. to put more things into it than it is meant to hold
If you overload the truck, it might crash.

thrive

v. to do well and be successful, healthy, or strong
He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.