1000 Basic English Words 4 New 영영 Unit 03,04

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.