1000 Basic English Words 4 New 영영 Unit 01,02,03,04,05,06

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.