1000 Basic English Words 4 New 영영 Unit 10,11,12

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.