1000 Basic English Words 2 New 영영 Unit 01,02,03,04,05-12

feel

v. to experience something physical or emotional, to have an opinion
He felt very hot after walking for half the morning.

future

n. time that has not passed yet
What do you plan to do with your life in the future?

hobby

n. an activity that you enjoy doing in your spare time
Some people give flowers as a gift, some people grow flowers as a hobby, and some people eat them!

photograph

n. a picture that is taken with a camera
Please keep still while I take the photograph.

wonder

v. to show amazement or be curious
Carlos did not bring a pencil to class today. I wonder why.

president

n. the leader of a country
Theodore Roosevelt was a famous American president.

really

adv. very; a lot
I really like this candy.

class

n. a group of students who meet, learn, and are taught together
I need to drop my accounting class to take the business law class.

group

n. a number of objects or persons considered together as a unit
The teacher split the class into two groups.

famous

adj. known by many people; easy to recognize
The kids like the famous baseball player.

dream

v. to think about a wish for something good
She dreams about living in the city.

invite

v. to ask someone to come to a place or event
Mrs. Jones invited us into her home.

math

n. subject that deals with numbers
The boy is good at math.

travel

v. to make a journey
We usually travel to Europe during the summer months.

speech

n. a long period of talking by one person, often in front of an audience
The woman answered a lot of questions during her speech.

angry

adj. having strong feelings against something or someone as the result of something bad
Because Jane does not listen to her, Jane’s mom is angry.

hundred

n. being ten more than 90
Five hundred dollars is a lot of money.

voice

n. the sound a person makes when speaking or singing
Janet has a beautiful voice. She should give singing lessons.

job

n. work that a person does for money
She needs money, so she wants to get a job.

boring

adj. not interesting
Jason hates staying inside because it is so boring.

excited

adj. full of emotion
Lisa is excited to hear the president’s speech.

slow

adj. moving with less than usual speed
The snail is a slow animal.

basketball

n. a sport played on a court with an orange ball
Tiger Woods plays golf, Lebron James plays basketball, and Usain Bolt sprints.

earth

n. the material in which plants grow
The earth here is perfect for growing things.

hill

n. an area of sloping ground on a road
I wonder what is at the top of that hill.

baseball

n. the small, hard ball used in the game of baseball
He hit the baseball hard.

dangerous

a. very unsafe and likely to be the cause of danger
Going into the city alone can be dangerous.

hit

v. to make contact with something quickly
Josh hit the ball with his bat.

tie

n. to end a game, contest or vote with the same number of points as another person or group
The game ended in a tie.

hold

v. to have something in your hand, arms
The lady is holding a bottle of water.

flag

n. a piece of cloth with a special design used as a symbol of a group
This flag shows the race is over.

hospital

n. a building or group of buil-dings where people who are ill or injured are given treatment
The nurse at the hospital was nice to Janet.

hurt

v. to injure
Max hurt his leg when he fell down during the game.

round

adj. being in the shape of a circle or ball
A snowman has a round body.

take

v. to move a person or thing from one place to another
I am going to take my little brother to a game.

drop

v. to let something fall
Agnes dropped the ball into the ocean.

foolish

adj. characterized by lack of wisdom
It was foolish to take the test without studying.

motorbike

n. a motorcycle
Riding a motorbike is one of my hobbies.

matter

v. to be of importance or concern
It does not matter which doctor you see. They are all good.

weather

n. the temperature and other outside conditions
Climate change is a change in the earth’s weather over a long period of time.

fix

v. to repair something
My dad is going to fix my computer.

river

n. a large stream of water
One day, a fisherman sat down by a river and he began to fish.

back

n. the side opposite the front
The people in the back of the room could not hear.

pants

n. trousers
The boy is wearing pants, not a skirt.

absent

adj. not present; missing
He was absent from school for the first time all year.

wood

n. the hard material of a tree that forms its base and branches
Birds live in the woods.

art

n. the body or work created by an artist or a group
His art is the best stuff I have seen ever.

plant

n. a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers
Plants take in minerals through their roots.

repeat

v. to say or do again
Can you please repeat the question?

school

n. a place of learning
Do you go to a public school?

choose

v. to select; decide between several possibilities
She had to choose between the two.

picnic

n. a very informal meal eaten in the open air, usually as part of a trip, outing etc
I hope we can have the picnic next month.

picture

n. a painting, drawing, or photograph
These are pictures of my friends.

build

v. to make something by putting separate parts together
I want to build a skyscraper!

rock

n. a large mass of stone
A runestone is a large rock that has the language of the Vikings written on it.

wall

n. the sides of a room or building
What color should we paint the walls?

land

n. the solid part of the surface of the Earth
The land is really dry this year.

draw

v. to make a picture using a pen or pencil
Martha is drawing a man walking with a flag.

paint

v. to create art with paint
Sue painted a picture of the beach.

kid

n. a child or teenager
A kid has a pet.

difference

n. distinguishing feature
The main difference between the TVs is the price.

science

n. the study of the natural world
He studied physical science in college and received an A.

relax

v. to rest and do easy or fun things
While the baby is napping, the mother can relax.

museum

n. a building where artwork and artifacts are kept
This museum is in Washington D.C.

correct

adj. agreeing with fact or known truth
My teacher gave us a correct answer.

excellent

adj. being of very high quality
My sister is an excellent driver.

glue

n. a thick, sticky liquid used to join things together
The children used glue to stick the pieces of paper together.

tomorrow

n. the day following today
Tomorrow, I will start piano lessons.

book

n. a number of sheets of paper (especially printed) bound together
He reads a book.

noise

n. a sound, particularly one that is loud, displeasing or frightening
They were making too much noise at the cafe.

example

n. a sample of something
For example, many people who live in deserts are nomads.

plan

n. an agreed upon method for doing something
The plan was to trick the Trojans into believing the wooden horse was a gift.

piece

n. a small amount of something that comes from a bigger thing
She ate three pieces of pizza.

sound

n. something that is heard; a noise
The piano made a beautiful sound.

guess

v. to say what you think is likely or probable
I have a present for you. Can you guess what it is?

library

n. (a building or room containing) a collection of books, tapes, videos etc
She checked the book out of the library.

difficult

adj. hard to do or understand; not easy
It is difficult to know what to do for the best.

mean

adj. not being kind to anyone or anything
The old lady is very mean. She never smiles.

quiet

adj. silent; making little sound
It is important to be quiet in the library.

read

v. to say something aloud
We are reading about a famous basketball player.

wet

adj. not dry
The boy got wet from the water.

wide

adj. large from side to side
The river is too wide to swim across.

hat

n. something you wear on your head
She wears her hat everywhere.

lake

n. a large area of water surrounded by land
We are having a picnic by the lake tomorrow.

moon

n. a large, round natural object that orbits a planet such as the Earth
What is the difference between the sun and the moon?

mountain

n. a section of land above ground that is higher than a hill
There is a river by the mountain.

well

n. a deep hole in the ground that is used for removing water and other liquids such as oil
The farm has a well where people take water to use.

toilet

n. (a room containing) a receptacle for the body's waste matter, usually with a supply of water for washing this away; a lavatory
I do not like using the toilets at school.

grass

n. many short, green plants that cover the ground
I enjoy relaxing on the grass.

windy

adj. exposed to strong winds
It is too windy to wear a hat today.

boot

n. shoes that go up past your ankles
I found an excellent pair of boots.

deep

adj. extending far beneath the surface of something
They made a deep hole into the side of the hill.

close

adj. nearby
The baby stays close to his mother.

soap

n. a special substance used with water for washing people or things
The kid used soap to wash his hands.

top

n. the uppermost part
The man ran to the top of the hill.

farm

n. an area of land, including buildings, used for growing crops, breeding and keeping cows, sheep, pigs etc
Our plan is to visit a farm tomorrow.

glove

n. A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your fingers and hand.
You should wear gloves when working with wood.

house

n. a building where people live
Our house is the blue one on the left.

smell

v. to smell
She is able to smell the beautiful flower.

sunny

adj. sunny
I guess it will be sunny tomorrow.

feed

v. to give someone or something food
We cannot feed the animals in the mountains.

girl

n. a female child
The new girl at school is very friendly.

zoo

n. (short for zoological garden) a place where wild animals are kept for the public to see, and for study, breeding etc
Our school visited a museum and the zoo this year.

empty

adj. having nothing inside
The pool is empty. It does not have water.

fresh

adj. not stale
I make a fresh cup of tea every morning.

glass

n. a usually tall hollow object made of glass, used for drinking
Use this glass for your juice.

remember

v. to recall something using memory
He could not remember how to get to the farm.

care

v. to look after
She cares for her puppy.

frog

n. a type of amphibian
A lot of frogs live by this lake.

hungry

adj. needing food
The boy is hungry and ready to eat.

fill

v. to occupy to the full amount
Fill these empty bookshelves with your books.

thirsty

adj. needing to drink something
Did you remember to bring water so you are not thirsty?

large

adj. (of people and thin or narrow objects such as buildings or trees) higher than normal
Our house is very large and close to a beautiful lake.

heart

n. the muscle that pumps blood through a body
We are learning about how the heart works in science class.

spoon

n. an object used for eating, stirring, and serving food
The baby uses a spoon to feed himself.

dirty

adj. not clean
Wash that dirty toilet with soap and water.

health

n. the condition of the body or mind
For your health, use soap to clean your body.

window

n. an opening in a wall of a building which lets light in
I can see trees through the window.

die

n. To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events.
The grass in the yard died in the winter.

rule

n. a formal order or regulation that must be followed
One of the library rules is, “Be quiet.”

cap

n. something you wear on your head
I remembered to bring my cap with me.

sea

n. a large body of seawater
Most of the water in the sea is very deep.

spend

v. to use money in order to buy something
People need to spend money almost every day.

trip

n. a long trip
The man went on a trip to Europe with his friend.

boat

n. something that people travel with on water
He enjoys taking his boat out on weekends.

beach

n. the sandy or stony shore of a sea or lake
We went to a quiet beach to relax.

throw

v. to send something through the air with force
It can be difficult for a small child to throw a ball.

towel

n. an absorbent cloth or piece of paper used for drying things
The boy dries himself with a towel after swimming.

west

adv. moving, directed, or situated toward the west
Lisa will be traveling west during her vacation.

fat

adj. well-fed
We need to think about our fat cat’s health.

ago

adv. ahead of
This is an example of a painting from long ago.

agree

v. to think or say the same
They all agreed with the plan.

ship

n. a large boat
We traveled by ship for our vacation.

past

n. the time gone by
In the past, people with lots of money lived in castles.

basket

n. a container made of sticks or bits of wood
Laura put the basket of fresh apples on the table.

holiday

n. a period away from work or school, for rest
Valentine’s Day is a holiday when people give cards to their friends.

ball

n. an object that is used to play games and usually has a round shape
Is this the correct way to hit a golf ball?

last

v. to go on
The baseball game lasted all afternoon.

lamp

n. a device that produces and gives light
Gina needed a lamp to study at night.

vacation

n. time off of work used for relaxation or travel
The family needed gloves and hats on their vacation.

name

n. the word or words by which a person, place or thing is known
Our dog’s name is Willard.

rich

adj. having a lot of money
The rich man took a plane to New York.

store

n. a shop
Liz spent a lot of money at the store.

phone

n. a telephone
She remembered to call her mom on the phone.

pick

v. to select; decide between several possibilities
Annie was picking fresh flowers for her mom.

bag

n. a soft container, often made from paper, plastic or cloth, that is used for carrying items
They filled the bag with a lot of good food.

join

v. to be a part of or participate in something
She was joining her friends for a short vacation.

month

n. one of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into
We are going on a vacation to the beach this month.

hurry

v. to do something quickly
He hurried to work because he got up late.

bread

n. a type of food made of flour or meal baked
You can eat some bread if you are hungry.

live

v. to have life; to be alive
The family lives in a nice house by the sea.

size

n. the bigness or smallness of something
The man sells hats in many different sizes.

rice

n. a type of grain
I can smell the fresh, cooked rice from the other room.

beef

n. meat made from the flesh of a cow
Eating too much beef might make you fat.

low

adj. closer to the bottom or the ground
He is sitting in front of the low bookshelf.

best

adj. highest in quality, importance, etc.
Alex is Jonah’s best friend. They do everything together.

dear

adj. a term used to start a formal letter or to address someone affectionately
“Dear Diary, I like the new pair of pants I got.”

middle

n. the central point, position, or part
The tall girl is standing in the middle of the group.

free

adj. given free as a gift or courtesy
She agreed to give me a free kitten.

pair

n. two similar things
I was wearing my new pair of shoes at school.

puppy

n. a young dog
Sleep is important for the health of a puppy.

brush

v. to comb
The girl was brushing her hair before going to bed.

age

n. the amount of time a someone or something has been alive
They do a lot of activities for people of their age.

test

n. a test
Write your name at the top of your test paper.

thank

v. to be grateful for something
Nina thanked her brother for the gift.

touch

v. to contact something
The angel touched Karen and filled her heart with joy.

ugly

adj. unattractive
We saw some ugly birds at the zoo.

weigh

v. to use a device or machine to measure the weight of someone or something
She always weighs herself in the morning.

cost

v. to require expenditure or payment
The new car costs a lot of money.

clothes

n. material that is used to make clothes and other items
She is picking clothes for her trip to the beach.

soft

adj. When something is tender, it is soft and easy to chew
She was resting on a soft pillow.

wish

n. a desire or hope for something
He remembered to make a wish for his birthday.

bright

adj. being wise and clever
Everyone agrees that Mike is a bright person.

pet

n. an animal that lives with people
She thinks Rover is the best pet in the world.

second

n. a piece of wax with a wick used to give off light
You only have a few seconds to finish.

hide

v. to conceal from sight
Mark was hiding under the bed with his mom’s computer.

birth

n. the moment when a baby leaves its mother's body
What is the date of your birth?

lose

v. past tense of lose
Min lost her ring yesterday, but she found it today.

tell

v. to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
The doctor was telling the man about his heart.

bath

n. A bath is water in a tub. People take a bath to get clean.
The dirty dog does not want to take a bath.

fan

n. someone who supports and admires a person, sport, sports team, etc.
They are all fans of the best team in the game.

week

n. a territory of a country
My summer vacation begins next week.

idea

n. a thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do
Taking notes was the best idea Molly had.

date

n. a specific day of the month or year
The date of the trip is the 28th.

favorite

adj. most liked
She was wearing her favorite clothes at the party.

train

v. to develop or form habits, thoughts, or behaviors by discipline and instruction
Mario was training hard for the Olympics.

turn

n. one's orderly chance or opportunity to do something as in a game
The boys each take a turn during their game.

floor

n. the deepest or lowest part
The puppy was resting on the floor.

paper

n. a substance for writing on made from trees
Ava was writing her answers on the paper.

practice

v. To rehearse means to practice and prepare for a performance in front of people.
Hector joined one of the best soccer teams. They practice often.

receive

v. to receive, especially with gladness or approval
The girl was receiving a shot from the doctor.

polite

adj. When someone is courteous, they are polite and respectful.
The polite girl thanked her mother for the food.

post

v. to put information on a website
Last month, Margo posted a sign asking for help.

calendar

n. a chart of pages showing the days
I marked the day of the test on the calendar.

continue

v. to continue
My aunt continues to work on weekends.

clear

v. to take something from its current place
She clears the table after lunch.

luck

n. whatever happens by chance or (good or bad) luck
The four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck.

toy

n. a plaything
Ray was playing with his toy two hours ago.

dance

v. to move in time to music by ma-king a series of rhythmic steps
They were wearing nice clothes and dancing.

present

v. to give or grant
Ian presented the keys to the car’s new owner.

queen

n. a woman who rules a country
The queen wears beautiful clothes every day.

congratulate

v. to do something to show that an event is special
The woman congratulated the girl.

delicious

adj. extremely good tasting
She presented some delicious cakes to the teacher.

interested

adj. causing one to be curious
The boy was interested in the toys.

king

n. a man who rules a country for life, often because he was born into a royal family
The king’s favorite color is red.

company

n. a person who is invited to stay in one's home
They should be polite when their parents have company.

old

adj. If something is archaic, it is very old or outdated.
I put my favorite food in this old basket.

balloon

n. a bag made of rubber with air inside of it
There were many balloons at Ray’s party last week.

busy

adj. full of activity
He told his boss that he was busy on that date.

woman

n. a female adult
The woman has an important job.

handsome

adj. (of men) good looking
The handsome man was working on his computer.

restaurant

n. large room where students eat
The beef and chicken at this restaurant are delicious.

surprise

n. surprising because something was not expected
The party was a surprise. She had no idea about it.

wife

n. the woman to whom one is married
Greg loves his wife’s cooking.

husband

n. a man to whom a woman is married.
Her husband was very happy.

gentleman

n. nice man
The gentleman opened the door for me.

wake

v. not be sleeping anymore
Stacy needed to wake up early this morning.

fight

v. If you fight something unpleasant, you try in a determined way to prevent it or stop it happening.
The kids were fighting over a toy last night.

skirt

n. the part of a garment, such as a dress or coat, that hangs freely from the waist down
Katy wanted to buy another pink skirt from the store.

bridge

n. lower limb used for walking
This bridge is free for everyone to cross.

line

n. a straight mark
The people in the line have to wait their turn.

square

n. an open area in the center of a town
Our favorite place in the city is this square.

cloudy

adj. When the sky is overcast, it is full of clouds and is not sunny.
The sky over the lake was cloudy and dark.

win

v. to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
The team won because they trained and practiced a lot.

plate

n. a shallow container that you serve food in
Bill needed to clear the plates from the table.

umbrella

n. a thing used to stop rain or the sun from getting on you
They shared an umbrella to keep dry.

police

n. a person who has the job of making sure others follow the laws of a city, state, and country
The police were watching some people.

forget

v. to stop thinking about or considering someone or something
Chris forgot that he had company for dinner.

theater

n. a building or area with a stage on which something is performed such as a play
They were watching a movie in a theater.

north

adv. directed toward the North Pole
They will travel north on their trip this week.

arrive

v. to arrive at (a place, age?etc)
The woman and her husband arrived at the airport.

car

n. vehicle such as a car or truck
Thank you for buying me this car.

south

adv. directed toward the South Pole
If you go south of the US, you will be in Mexico.

street

n. A street is a road in a city, town, or village, usually with houses along it.
The street is not very busy at this time.

subway

n. an underground railway in a city
The subway was not very busy yesterday.

thousand

n. (often with "a") the number 1000
The bridge is one thousand years old.

gate

n. an opening in a fence covered by some type of door
The gate to the garden is beautiful.

grand

adj. If something is majestic, it is large and beautiful.
The king and queen stayed in a grand hotel.

tonight

n. the night that follows today
Lori’s husband is working late tonight.

office

n. a room that often contains a desk and chair where business is done
We work in an office above a busy restaurant.