4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 25

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deteriorate

v. to become steadily worse
The nation’s economy continued to deteriorate despite the politicians’ efforts.

humor

n. makes you laugh, and it can also refer to your feelings
He woke up in an ill humor, angry at everyone.

winding

adj. follows a twisting course
The winding river turned and looped around the hills.

centigrade

n. same as the temperature in Celsius
During the spring time, the temperature gets as warm as 26 degrees centigrade.

chatter

v. to talk quickly about unimportant things
The children chattered in the back of the classroom.

concerto

n. music played with an orchestra but features a solo instrument
The piano concerto has a section in which only the piano plays.

exterior

n. the outside surface of something
The exterior of the nut was hard and woody, but the inside was soft and delicious.

zip

v. to close it with a zipper
She zipped her backpack closed after putting her books inside it.

blurred

adj. not seen clearly
There was blurred photographs of what was supposed to be a flying saucer.

hospitable

adj. friendly to strangers
At dinner, my dad was very hospitable to my friends.

profile

n. an outline of a face, usually as seen from the side
The drawing of Olivia’s profile came out very well.

monastery

n. a building in which monks live
The monks at this monastery are famous for their bread and music.

beforehand

adv. done in advance
He packed his luggage beforehand, so he was able to leave right away.

nursery

n. a room where babies and children sleep, play, or are cared for
The children kissed their parents goodnight and went upstairs to the nursery.

degree

n. a unit for measuring temperature
The thermometer recorded a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

hearty

adj. loud and happy
The grandmother ended her story with a hearty laugh that pleased her grandchild.

parcel

n. a package of things to be carried or mailed somewhere
The parcel looked like it had been stepped on by someone.

condense

v. to make it a liquid
The cool air made tiny drops of water condense on the tops of the grass.

manor

n. a large house with many rooms
The manor had over forty rooms and beautiful gardens.

outstretched

adj. extended to its full length
The cat stood on its back legs with its front legs outstretched.