4000 Essential English Words 2e 4 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 3,4

flee

v. to leave somewhere very quickly in order to escape from danger
When a predator approaches a deer, the deer will flee.

raid

v. to attack a place in a short time
The soldiers are looking for the people who continue to raid the jungle villages.

detain

v. to prevent someone from leaving a place
The police had to detain the thief for shoplifting.

network

n. a group of people or organizations that are in some way connected to each other
Lesley is part of a volunteer network that plants trees in the city.

patrol

v. a group of people or vehicles that go through an area to make sure that it is free of trouble or danger
The military patrol is responsible for keeping the area safe.

tunnel

n. an underground passage
The tunnel will lead you to the next city.

align

v. to support a political group, country, or person that you agree with
The crowd seemed to align themselves with the protestors.

betray

n. to be disloyal to someone who trusts you
The four friends would never betray each other’s trust.

passage

n. a narrow space that people can move through
Follow the passage down the stairs.

cooperate

n. to work with someone to achieve something that you both want
The members of the team agreed to cooperate in order to get the project done.

exceptional

adj. outstanding
Holly is an exceptional student.

rail

n. a system of tracks on which trains travel
I prefer traveling by rail because it’s more convenient than driving through traffic.

barn

n. a large farm building
My grandparents keep hay in their red barn.

authority

n. someone who has the power
The local police department is the authority whenever large crowds gather.

pastor

n. a minister in charge of a parish or church.
The pastor speaks to the members of the church.

Catholic

adj. person is one that is connected with the Roman Catholic Church
Rosanne is Catholic, so she goes to church every Sunday.

Bible

n. the book of sacred writing in the Christian religion
I read the Bible every night before I go to sleep.

exit

n. a way to get out of a place
The green sign shows where the exit is located.

parish

n. the area for which a priest in some Christian churches is responsible
Greg’s parish has grown over the past year.

outrage

v. to make someone feel very angry
He was outraged when his proposal was turned down.

endorse

n. to express formal support
The committee will endorse their leader for the upcoming election.

equal

adj. the same in size, number, amount, or value as something else
The apple and orange are equal in weight.

guidance

n. help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life
Ms. Smith provided valuable guidance to all her students.

mere

adj. how small or unimportant something or someone is
Scott lost the race by a mere two seconds.

power

n. the ability to influence people
The coach has the power to keep the players from playing if they don’t show up to practice.

field

n. a subject that people study
Jane works in the healthcare field.

tool

n. a piece of equipment or a skill that is useful for doing your job
Presentation skills are an important tool for communication.

inspire

n. to encourage someone
Jim’s father likes to inspire his son by encouraging him to follow his dream.

workplace

n. the room or building where you work
Diversity is important in the workplace.

inclusion

n. the act of including someone or something in a larger group or set
The school promotes the inclusion of parents in their students’ education.

education

n. the process of teaching and learning, usually at a school, college, or university
These students are receiving their education at a private school.

soar

v. to increase quickly to a high level
The temperature today will soar to a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

face

v. to deal with something in a direct way.
Justin will face many challenges at work.

vocal

adj. he or she expresses a strong opinion publicly
Shawn gets vocal when someone disagrees with his opinions.

foster

v. to help a skill, feeling, or idea develop over a period of time
The afterschool program is designed to foster a sense of community at school.

encouragement

n. something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident
The mother gives constant encouragement to her son.

responsibility

n. a task or duty
Parents have the responsibility to raise their children with love.

comfortable

adj. being physically relaxed and at ease
She is comfortable on her new sofa.

hold

v. to have a particular degree
Damian will soon hold a degree in business administration.

position

n. a rank or role
Kyle is interviewing for a marketing position.