4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 24

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launch

n. to make it go into motion
The boat launched from the dock and floated down the river.

persistent

adj. does not give up and keeps on working
They made persistent attempts to get him to eat.

simulate

v. to copy its actions or characteristics
The French language teacher could simulate the accent of a French citizen.

defect

n. a part of something that is wrong or missing
All these bottles have a defect and must be sent back to the warehouse.

stimulate

v. to cause or to increase activity in it
Doctors sometimes use electric shock to stimulate a patient’s heartbeat.

ingenious

adj. very smart
Charles was the only person ingenious enough to repair the plane’s engines.

meteorology

n. the science that studies the weather
In order to understand the weather better, you should study meteorology.

spur

v. to urge them into action
The coach’s speech spurred her team into playing the best game of their lives.

accelerate

v. to increase in speed
When he stepped on the gas pedal, the motorcycle accelerated.

dreary

adj. dull, dark, and lifeless
After the fire, this section of forest is rather dreary.

electromagnetic

adj. related to electricity and magnetic fields
Different colors of light come from different levels of electromagnetic energy.

glide

v. to fly on extended wings with little or no effort
When the wind is blowing, birds can glide easily through the sky.

innovation

n. a product, or an idea, that is new or very original
Mrs. Johnson made a great innovation to the company’s business plan.

meteorological

adj. concerned with the science of weather
The thunderstorm was so large that it became a great meteorological event.

duplicate

n. to copy it
She duplicated her friend’s movements like she was in front of a mirror.

propulsion

n. the force that moves something forward
The propulsion lifted the rocket into the sky.

anew

adv. do it again, possibly in a different way
Although he had failed his driving test, he decided to try it anew.

electron

n. a particle in all atoms that has a negative electric charge
The number of electrons in an atom determines its charge.

innovative

adj. think in creative ways
Since Peter was so innovative, he was chosen to lead the science team.

penetrate

v. to enter into it
The knife easily penetrated the surface of the orange.