1000 Basic English Words 4 New 영영 Unit 09,10

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.