4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 29
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turf
n. a section of grass and the dirt in which it grows
After the game, the turf looked ragged.
hectare
n. a unit of measure equal to 10,000 square meters
His family farm covered many hectares.
mansion
n. a large and expensive home
The mansion had thirty bedrooms, two kitchens, and a pool.
assemble
v. to get together in one place.
The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their children’s education.
erect
v. to build it
The king erected two towers on the north and south sides of his castle.
heighten
v. to increase the intensity of it
The pleasant music heightened their enjoyment of the wonderful dinner.
hospitality
n. friendly behavior and entertainment, shown to guests or strangers
The travelers were amazed at the hospitality given them by the hotel’s staff.
foul
adj. very unpleasant
He wouldn’t let his dog drink from the water because it had a foul smell.
revise
v. to change it, or update it to make it better
When the editor discovered certain facts were wrong, he revised the book.
overjoyed
adj. extremely happy
He was overjoyed by the news of his promotion.
arch
n. a curved opening formed under a structure such as a bridge or doorway.
The arch of the bridge was not high enough for the tall boat to pass underneath.
pasture
n. an area of land covered with grass for animals to use as food
The sheep were taken to a pasture where there was more grass.
outnumber
v. to have a greater number than it
The girls outnumbered the boys at the school by four to one.
terrace
n. an open area that is connected to a house or an apartment
In the afternoons, she liked to sit on the terrace and check her email.
renovate
v. to build new structures on it
The old fire station was renovated into an apartment building.
allege
v. to say that it is true without offering proof
The little girl had alleged that her older brother hid her favorite doll.
casualty
n. a person killed or injured in a war or an accident.
The only casualty in the car accident was a woman who broke her arm.
petition
n. a written request asking an authority to do something
The citizens all signed a petition asking the mayor to repair the sidewalks.
slab
n. a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, metal, or wood
I looked at various slabs of stone to decorate my house.
adjoining
adj. next to or joined with a building or room
I couldn’t sleep because the people in the adjoining room were loud.
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