1000 Basic English Words 4 New 영영 Unit 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12

intend

v. to plan to do something
For good health, she intends to eat several carrots every day.

pour

v. to send a liquid falling from a container
Please pour some water for me. I do not want any ice.

regret

v. to feel sorry about something
She regrets missing the last bus home. It was a big mistake.

crazy

adj. strange or lacking reason
Susan’s hair looks really crazy, and she has an interview today!

thief

n. a person who takes something that belongs to another person
Lucy saw a thief trying to climb into her neighbor’s window.

tough

adj. strong and determined
Max was the toughest man in our village.

awful

adj. terrible; very bad
Sam was not proud of the awful smell coming from his shoes.

chance

n. a probability that something may happen
Mia and Phil got the chance to go on a European adventure.

steal

v. to take without asking and not give back
We do not share our food with our cat, but she tries to steal it.

reaction

n. an action that happens because of something
It was a mistake to tell Jim the news. His reaction was very bad.

hall

n. a large room or building which is used for public events such as concerts, exhibitions, and meetings
It was possible to have a large party in the grand hall.

worse

adj. bad or ill in a greater or higher degree
There is nothing worse than cleaning the floor.

odd

adj. different from what is usual or expected; strange
Lewis’s choice of hair color is quite odd.

immediately

adv. without any delay
The workers came immediately after the accident.

moment

n. a short time period
I mixed the vegetables and then fried them for a few moments.

extra

adj. more than what is required
I have added extra cheese to make the pasta taste better.

search

v. to look carefully in order to find something or someone
Alex searched the sky for the cause of the noise.

mention

v. to refer to or speak about
Jude forgot to mention that he had to leave class early.

score

v. to get or give points in a game, contest, or test
Jose scored the winning goal at last night’s game.

huge

adj. very big
I will give you a million dollars if you eat this huge hamburger.

common

adj. not unusual
Colds are quite common in the winter.

physical

adj. relating to the body rather than the mind
Playing sports is a good way to get physical exercise.

serious

adj. being dangerous or having a potentially negative effect
We saw a serious car accident this afternoon.

source

n. the place or person from which something necessary or desired comes
This river is the main source of water for many animals.

cure

n. something that solves a problem or makes it a little better
The new cure made John feel better almost immediately.

diet

n. the food that a person usually eats
I intend to have a healthier diet by eating more fruit.

fit

adj. having good physical health and strength
They stay fit by running whenever possible.

poison

n. a substance that is harmful or can kill
The symbol on the bottle says that it is poison.

sale

n. the process of selling something for money
There is a nice house for sale in my neighborhood.

amount

n. a quantity of something
Make sure to use the right amount of oil to fry the food.

produce

v. to make or grow
Cars produce a lot of problems for the environment.

evidence

n. something that shows an idea to be true
The police found evidence that Chris was the thief.

bit

n. a small amount of something
I broke the chocolate into bits so I could share it with my friends.

limit

v. to restrict or restrain
She has little money and must limit how much she spends.

supply

v. to provide
My father supplies carrots to a restaurant in our town.

necessary

adj. being needed or required
When getting ready for a trip, take only what is necessary.

reduce

v. to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
The store has reduced its prices on everything.

type

n. a kind, sort
Bakeries usually sell several different types of bread.

disease

n. a sickness in a person, animal or plant
A disease made the tree’s leaves turn brown.

medical

adj. relating to the treatment of illness and injuries
If you often have awful headaches, you should get medical help.

explore

v. to travel in order to learn more about a place
The woman, who is alone, loves to explore nature.

prefer

v. to like better
Gabby prefers to eat fresh fruit instead of junk food.

skin

n. the natural, outer covering that protects an animal's or person's body
For beautiful skin, a healthy diet and good habits are necessary.

southern

adj. in the direction of south
The man regretted not visiting southern California last summer.

castle

n. a building with strong walls where royalty usually lives
Jim learned that it was common to find huge castles in the past.

view

n. to look at or observe something
Ron viewed the odd artwork in the museum.

giant

adj. of unusually great height or size
They had the chance to ride on a giant elephant at the zoo.

serve

v. to provide food or drinks for someone or for a group
They serve many types of food at this restaurant.

respect

v. to express deference, honor, or esteem towards
It is necessary to respect your teachers by listening during class.

admire

v. to respect or think well of
I admire my mother more than anyone else.

pack

v. to place items in a container in order to carry them somewhere
She needs to limit the items she is packing in her suitcase.

ancient

adj. very old; referring to times long ago
This city in Peru is evidence of an ancient culture.

empire

n. a group of several nations all under the control of one ruler
The Roman Empire included several hundred towns and cities.

rent

v. to give the use of something in return for payment
They rent a nice house for a small amount of money.

decision

n. a choice made after giving consideration
Tim made the decision to eat the carrots to be healthier.

guard

n. to watch people or things in order to protect them from harm or danger
Our dog Rover is guarding the house at the moment.

flight

n. process or act of flying
Max and Shelly shared a flight to Mexico City last summer.

attractive

adj. very good looking; appealing to other people
Jess is looking for an attractive dress for her party.

incredible

adj. amazing; hard to believe
This book mentions how incredible the beaches are in Hawaii.

wave

n. to raise the arms and repeatedly swing the arms back and forth
He waved goodbye to his parents before going back to college.

adult

n. someone who is fully grown up
The adult I respect the most is my mother.

title

n. the name given to a creative work, such as a book, to identify or describe it
The title of her book is “The Ancient Castle.”

base

v. to have as its foundation or starting point
This incredible show was based on a story by a famous writer.

character

n. a person who is featured in a story, movie, or play
The main character in my favorite TV show is a very small girl.

classic

adj. of a well-known type; typical
Jason enjoys driving classic cars. He owns several of them.

clever

adj. displaying skill, mental capacity, and adaptability
Sasha’s cat is very clever. It can use the computer!

desert

v. to abandon; to forsake
They deserted the building after the terrible fire.

publish

v. to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale
The group worked together to publish the story.

mystery

n. something that is not understood or known about
That strange light in the forest is a mystery.

quality

n. the standard or value of something
Sam makes attractive clothes of good quality.

regularly

adv. at the usual time each day, week, or month
He regularly helps his dad put away the clean towels.

opinion

n. a thought or belief about something or someone
It is just my opinion, but this store is the best one in the mall.

female

adj. having to do with to the sex that can produce eggs or babies
Mrs. Jennings prefers to visit a female doctor.

pleasure

n. a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
She finds pleasure in lying in the field and looking at the sky.

length

n. the distance from one end of something to the other
She wants to know the length of the piece of wood.

discover

v. to find something for the first time
She is trying to discover a cure for a serious disease.

enemy

n. someone who is harmful or mean to another
Helen and I used to be friends, but she is my enemy now.

flow

n. to move easily and continuously in one direction
This river flows from east to west.

promise

v. to tell someone that you will do something for sure
Rodney promised not to tell Connie’s secret.

survive

v. to remain alive
Lost in the forest, Bob survived by living like ancient humans.

cough

v. to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise
Christine usually coughs a lot when she is sick.

native

n. a person who is born in a certain place
Maya is a native of a city in southern Michigan.

disappear

v. to stop being visible
Jacob’s picture will disappear when it starts to rain.

explain

v. to provide reasoning
They explained their opinions about the plan to their boss.

suggest

v. to put an idea before another person for consideration
She asked him to suggest a medicine for her cough.

expect

v. to think that something will probably happen
It is cloudy, so Tim expects it to rain.

rub

v. to spread something along a surface while applying pressure
Kate rubbed lotion onto her baby’s skin.

strength

n. the quality of being strong
Rocco trains hard to build his strength and stay healthy.

wheel

n. a round object that moves by turning
The wheels on our car needed a bit more air.

guide

n. someone who shows you where to go
Our guide in Paris showed us many incredible places.

curious

adj. being interested in something and wanting to learn more about it
Tim was curious to see what was inside the attractive red box.

shine

v. to make or produce a bright light
The sun shines through the trees every morning.

machine

n. a device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task
She put a small amount of clothes into the washing machine.

edge

n. the part of it that is farthest from the center
Susan stood at the edge of the cliff and looked down.

tour

n. a journey to several places and back
We went on a tour of England and saw many famous places.

local

adj. relating to a particular place one is living in
We prefer to buy our food from the local market.

avenue

n. a wide and usually busy road
We will go down this avenue for a few blocks before turning.

crowd

n. a large group of people in the same place
The crowd found pleasure in watching a really great game.

smoke

n. a cloud of gases produced by fire
Thick black smoke rose from the burning truck.

western

adj. in west
It is a mystery why this western town is deserted.

avoid

v. to stay away from something
Sarah avoided Sam so she did not have to talk to him.

cloth

n. material that is used to make clothes and other items
This store has a lot of good-quality cloth for sale.

value

n. the worth of something in terms of money
The value of houses has increased by ten percent this year.

medium

adj. between small and large in size or amount
Most customers prefer the medium-sized cakes at Kara’s bakery.

pattern

n. a design of lines, shapes, or colors that repeat in a regular way
They prefer paper with a simple pattern to cover their bedroom walls.

wrap

v. to cover or enclose something with a thin material such as paper or cloth
Marisa promised to wrap Katy’s gift before the party.

FALSE

adj. not true; not genuine
He thought the story was based on fact, but it was false.

convenient

adj. easy and comfortable to do or get to
The local stores stay open all night, which is very convenient.

customer

n. a person who buys or shops for a product
Mark explains the difference between the items to his customer.

total

n. all of something
There is a total of three fruits: two oranges and one apple.

appreciate

v. to recognize the value, worth or importance of something or someone
Everyone appreciates Ted’s hard work on the project.

penny

n. a coin of the United States and some other countries equal to one cent
She has saved a lot of pennies to buy a new toy.

fail

v. to be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
Simon regretted not working hard when he failed the test.

separate

v. to set or keep apart from something else
Kelly separated the bottles into different types for recycling.

destroy

v. to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
We did not expect the road to be destroyed in the storm.

disappointed

adj. unhappy because something is not what one wanted
Her father was disappointed that she had failed her exams.

equal

adj. same in quality or quantity as another
We cut the cake into equal pieces.

goods

n. objects produced to be sold
She found many goods at the local market.

increase

v. to become more or larger
As time passed, the tree increased in size.

trick

v. to be not honest with someone in order to obtain a result
Jenny tricked me when she put salt in my coffee.

lead

v. to guide
The tour guide is leading the people to the castle.

muscle

n. a part of the body that connects to bones and allows us to move
Matt exercises his muscles for a total of three hours a day.

trouble

n. some problems or difficulties
Drivers had trouble seeing the other cars on the avenue.

position

n. condition with reference to place; location
Jen’s position near the front of the room allows her to hear well.

captain

n. a person who is the leader of a team
Anton is the captain of our soccer team this year.

male

adj. related to or belonging to the sex that does not give birth
Mr. Garcia was the first male teacher I had ever had.

confident

adj. having or showing confidence
We are confident that we can increase our test scores.

noon

n. 12 o'clock in the daytime; the middle of the day
The next class starts at noon and ends at 2:00 p.m.

lift

v. to move something to higher position
To develop his strength, Ralph lifted weights every day.

record

v. to write down
The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

stretch

v. to pull something so that it becomes longer, wider, or looser
Heather stretches her legs before her dance class begins.

wing

n. a part of an animal's body used for flying
The bird could not fly because it had a broken wing.

conduct

v. to plan and do
The experiment John conducted produced unexpected results.

race

n. a contest to see who is the fastest
It is necessary for everyone to begin the race together.

skill

n. a developed talent or ability
It takes a bit of skill to wrap a gift well. Jenny is really good at it.

speed

n. the rate at which something or someone is moving
He was disappointed that his speed was too slow for him to win.

challenge

n. a difficult task that requires great skill or creativity to complete
It is a challenge for Shelly to wake up early, so she is often late.

encourage

v. give somebody hope or confidence
The teacher encouraged her student to continue writing her story.

beat

v. to defeat someone or something in a contest or competition
Michelle regularly beat her husband at the video game.

complete

v. to finish making or doing (something)
Sally completed her work carefully to avoid any mistakes.

connect

v. to attach something to something else
Marvin connects a big screen to his dad’s computer.

dictionary

n. a book that tells you what words mean
Dictionaries are helpful for finding the spelling of words.

role

n. a part or character played
Laura was respected for her role as team captain.

edit

v. to modify or adapt so as to make suitable or acceptable
Pamela had not expected that she would need to edit her story.

career

n. the general course of working life
You can choose any career you want. There are so many!

positive

adj. showing agreement or support for something
Positive students can complete work quickly and easily.

screen

n. a flat surface that a movie is projected onto
The man touched the screen to check his email.

section

n. a distinct area of a town, county, or country
We can eat in this section of the park. Do you see the tables?

discuss

v. to address an issue in great detail
The students discussed their troubles with their teacher.

certain

adj. being sure to happen; definite
Sally is certain her customers will enjoy her food.

attack

v. to try to fight or to hurt
When the computer stopped working, Sheryl wanted to attack it!

handle

v. to deal with
Lisa is good at leading people. She knows how to handle them.

material

n. a substance out of which things can be made
It was a challenge to gather all the materials for my art class.

site

n. a place
There are several million sites on the Internet which sell things.

image

n. a visible likeness of a person, animal or thing
Gail is confident that she can draw realistic images of clothes.

provide

v. to offer something to another
Providing a service is how he makes money.

technology

n. the use of science to improve our knowledge of machines and everyday life
Mrs. Jensen encouraged her students to use technology.

gather

adj. to bring people or things together, in one place
People heard the bell and gathered together.

major

adj. very serious or bad
Losing the key to our car was a major problem.

available

adj. being possible to use or obtain
There are seats available in the back for people who are late.

wealthy

adj. having a lot of money
The wealthy businessman owns an airplane and an expensive car.

consider

v. to think about someone or something in a certain way
We're still considering where to move to.

peace

n. a time without war
We all respect each other and live in peace in the community.

sense

v. to know something by feeling it
The man sensed that someone was behind him.

guest

n. a person who is invited to stay in one's home
Margaret had guests at her house at noon for lunch.

host

n. a person that invites and serves guests
The host prepared a lot of delicious food for his guests.

familiar

adj. well-known or easily recognized
The man looked familiar to the women gathered at the other table.

root

n. the cause or source of something
The root of their fight was a computer. They would not share it.

society

n. a group of people who live as a community
Tall buildings and heavy traffic are common in our modern society.

fortune

n. large amount of money
Jack earned a fortune from the new technology he developed.

original

adj. being unique or thinking differently from others
Students are encouraged to create original pieces of art.

represent

v. to symbolize; to stand for; to show
The sign represents which toilet is for women.

exist

v. to be in the world; to be real
These animals existed a long time ago. They are not alive now.

rather

adv. On the contrary
Gloria would rather paint her nails than do her homework.

trust

v. to believe
Rita trusted her nurse and enjoyed discussing her problems with her.

poem

n. a type of writing that is made up of lines that rhyme
Jenna writes and edits her poems in the park near her school.

accept

v. to receive, especially with gladness or approval
Polly and Steven gladly accepted the key to their new home.

joy

n. a feeling you get when you are really happy
The role of mother brings Molly great joy.

band

n. a group of people who play music together
Everyone in this band is male. There are no women or girls.

married

adj. having a spouse
They got married last Saturday. It was a beautiful event.

shoot

v. to fire something like a bullet
The children like to shoot water at one another on hot days.

similar

adj. being very much like someone or something else
The sisters look quite similar, but you can tell the difference.

business

n. an organization that buys or sells products or services
Gus’s business in the rich section of town will make a fortune.

press

n. newspapers, magazines, and their reporters, and often radio and television editors
The press reported on the event conducted by the city police.

pity

n. something that causes a feeling of sadness or disappointment
Abigail felt pity for her mother after she lost her job.

influence

n. the power to change or persuade others
Art has had a positive influence on Jennifer’s career choice.

debate

v. to seriously discuss something with someone
The students debated their roles before coming to a decision.

control

v. to have power over someone or something
The two wealthy men controlled a business empire.

war

n. a conflict carried on by a force of arms
The men fought in the war for several years before it ended.

blood

n. the red liquid pumped through the body by the heart
Once a month, Ryan gives blood during his lunch break.

electronic

adj. operating by use of electricity
Stop using any electronic items when the plane is taking off .

improve

v. to make something better
They need to improve their system.

beg

v. to ask for something one really wants
Lucy begged her mother for a new toy, but her mother said no.

signal

v. to make a noise or motion that tells someone to do or start something
The guide signaled for us to follow her through the park.

system

n. a set of ideas organized to explain a whole
You need to have the right skills to handle this computer system.

warn

v. to tell someone about something bad or dangerous
Evan did not see the sign warning people about the wet floor.

achieve

v. to gain or reach successfully
Ray achieved excellent grades in college.

master

v. to learn to do something very well
Bob feels great joy when he masters new skills on his skateboard.

soldier

n. a person serving in the military
Soldiers were called in to help people who were in danger.

teenager

n. a person between the ages of 13 and 19
Many parents do not trust teenagers to be able to make decisions.

announce

v. to tell people about something officially
The press has announced the birth of the baby princess.

copy

v. to make something that is the exact same as the original
In the office, Rachel copies papers with a machine.

maximum

adj. being the greatest or largest possible in degree or amount
The police officer warned Kay about the maximum speed limit.

research

v. to study in order to discover new ideas and facts
Doctors have been researching cures for many diseases.

respond

v. to answer something or someone
Hanna responded to Jim’s question on her cell phone.

print

v. to produce a copy by using a machine that presses ink to a surface
Some businesses make their fortune printing things for others.

compete

v. to try to beat others in a contest, fight, etc.
The boys competeted to see who would win the race.

sheet

n. a large thin flat piece of something
I prefer to write on sheets of paper. I do not trust electronic things.

structure

n. a building or other object made from several parts
People debate who built this ancient structure.

bottom

n. the deepest or lowest part
The man found two major problems on the bottom of my car.

exhibit

n. an object or group of objects displayed in a public area for people to see
Lois and her friends were viewing art exhibits at the museum.

select

v. to select; decide between several possibilities
Ben selected one of the available images on the screen.

require

v. to have a necessity for something
You are required to pay money to leave your car here.

state

v. to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
Anna stated that she was happy with her new job.

project

n. a type of work that you do for school or a job
The teenagers worked together on their history project.

tool

n. a device, such as a saw, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work
Advertising is a powerful tool.

proper

adj. appropriate for a particular purpose
The proper way to recycle is to separate the different items.

spell

n. to form the letters of a word
They spelled the word “team” with their bodies.

concentrate

v. to focus completely on a task
Nolan concentrated on the game and considered his next move.

prize

n. something people are given when they win or do well
Rashid received a prize for achieving the best test scores.

emergency

n. a serious, unexpected situation that requires a quick response
People drive at maximum speed to get help during an emergency.

gentle

adj. displaying a kind, careful, and peaceful nature
The farmers required that children be gentle with their animals.

recently

adv. of a period of time not long ago
We recently put these plants in pots for our class project.

task

n. a piece of work; a job
His mom showed him how to complete the task the proper way.

various

adj. assorted, diverse
We planted various flowers in front of our house this spring.

responsible

adj. having an obligation to do something
We let Alan borrow our tools because he is a responsible person.

waste

v. to consume something
Still more people try to reduce the amount of water they waste.

factory

n. a place where goods are made, usually by machines
This factory is the root of the air problem in the area.

stream

n. a small river
The man ran through the cool water of the stream.

flood

n. an overflow of water
The awful flood destroyed several structures in our town.

storm

n. very heavy rain usually with thunder and lightening
The two men hurried to go inside during the storm.

climate

n. the general weather conditions and patterns of a particular region
She hated the cold climate in the northern part of the country.

freeze

v. to form into ice
It was so cold that the lake froze all the way to the bottom.

population

n. the number of people or animals in a place
The population of penguins has dropped rather than increased.

melt

v. to change from a solid to a liquid
Be careful! Your ice cream is melting. You should eat it fast!

operate

n. to work, perform, or function
Cody operates this huge machine on his grandparents’ farm.

temperature

n. the degree of heat or cold in a body or an environment
When Cassie is sick, her temperature rises.

recognize

v. to remember someone or something from past
Sally recognized some of the things she saw from the train.

remain

v. to be whatever is left over
It was windy, but Eve’s hat remained on her head.

worth

adj. having a particular value, usually in money
This car is worth a fortune. I do not think we will be able to buy it.