4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 19

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exclusive

adj. expensive and only for rich people
The golf course was so exclusive that most people hadn’t even heard of it.

freight

n. a set of items carried on a train, boat, or airplane
Trade ships only carried valuable freight like silk and spices.

insomnia

n. a condition in which a person has difficulty sleeping
Nate’s insomnia prevented him from getting enough rest.

warp

n. to become bent into the wrong shape
The woman put the clock above the fireplace, and the heat warped it.

intuitive

adj. knowing about something without having support or proof
Rhonda had an intuitive feeling that Shane wasn’t coming to school today.

obsess

v. to think about it all of the time
After watching the Star Wars movies, Ike obsessed about becoming a Jedi.

premium

n. a payment that is higher than average
Tony paid a premium for the gas because it made his car run better.

tram

n. a vehicle like a streetcar that runs on electricity above ground
I took the tram to Eighth Avenue.

etiquette

n. the group of rules about how to be polite
When in Asian countries, bowing is a form of etiquette.

garment

n. a piece of clothing
The businessman had all of his garments cleaned before the important meeting.

liable

adj. very likely that it will happen
During the summer months, hikers in the forest are liable to see deer and elk.

suppress

v. to prevent it from happening
She suppressed her urge to scream because she didn’t want to be noticed.

privilege

n. a special right given only to a certain person or group of people
Only the best employee had the privilege of parking in that spot.

deform

n. to change it from its correct or original shape
The computer program deformed the building’s picture into an unreal sight.

socialize

v. to have a good time with people
I like to socialize with my classmates after school.

unsettle

v. to make them anxious or worried
The dark clouds in the sky unsettled Beth.

propel

v. to push or move it somewhere
The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.

congested

adj. full or blocked
Tom didn’t get home until after dark because the road was so congested.

courier

n. someone who takes and delivers mail or packages
Before trains, most couriers used horses to travel.

overboard

adv. over the side of a boat and in the water
Tom and Gary slipped on the wet floor and fell overboard.