4000 Essential English Words 2e 2 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 1,2,3,4,5

flower

n. the colored part of a plant
She gave pink flowers to her grandmother.

many

adj. there is a large number of something
There are many people on the street.

total

n. everyone or everything has been counted
The total cost of the items she bought was $52.

world

n. the Earth and all the people and things in it
What are the names of the five oceans of the world?

because

conj. introduces a reason for something
We need to study because we have a test tomorrow.

walk

v. to move forward using legs, but it is slower than running
The children walk to school in the morning.

popular

adj. liked by many people
These people are listening to a popular man speak.

ski

n. to glide on long pieces of wood or metal over snow
The man likes to ski and goes every weekend.

mountain

n. a very high hill
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

town

n. a town is a place where people live and work, and is smaller than a city
I come from a small town, and everyone there knows each other.

such

adj. like this
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset before.

tower

n. a tall, narrow building
This is a very famous tower in Italy.

holiday

n. a special day of celebration
Monday was a holiday, so there was no school or work.

garden

n. an area where people grow plants
The garden is very bright and colorful in the spring.

train

n. a group of railway cars connected together
The train is very fast, so we can get home in one hour.

east

n. the direction the sun rises from
My window looks to the east, so I can watch the sunrise every morning.

expensive

adj. cost a lot of money
My friend drives an expensive sports car.

million

n. to write the number 1,000,000
Almost 19 million people live in Delhi, India.

place

n. a space or area
A library is a place where people can read books.

watch

v. to look at someone or something for a period of time
My friend came over to watch a movie with me.

seek

v. to look for something
If I have a problem, I seek my sister’s advice.

spill

n. to accidentally make something fall out of its container
I spilled the coffee on the table.

desire

n. to want something
My sister desires a big house and lots of money.

remark

n. to say something
The teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.

intent

n. a plan to do something
Her intent is to visit Italy next summer.

household

n. all the people who live in one house
Our household is made up of my father, my mother, and me.

load

n. to put objects into something
The man loaded the boxes into a truck.

lung

n. a part of the body that fills with air when breathing
Having strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.

awful

adj. very bad
Her performance last night was awful.

motion

n. a movement that someone makes
The police officer made a motion with his hand.

polite

adj. a thoughtful and kind behavior
The boy was very polite; he behaved very thoughtfully.

eager

adj. shows excitement about something
The man was eager to talk about the good news.

lift

n. to move it higher
The man tried to lift the box.

shine

n. to make a bright light
The candles are shining in the dark room.

anxious

adj. feeling worried or nervous
She was anxious about not making her appointment on time.

consist

n. to be made of parts or things them
Today’s choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

pace

n. the speed at which it happens
I ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.

rapidly

adv. happening very fast
The train moved rapidly on the tracks.

possess

v. to have it or own it
My uncle possesses three sheep, a chicken, a cow, and a dog.

landscape

n. how an area of land looks
The landscape of the country is very green.

hardly

adv. something happens in a very small way
I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.

chief

n. the leader of a group of people
The chief led the people through the mountains.

disadvantage

n. a situation that makes it hard to do something
Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.

entrance

n. a place where someone can enter an area
The gate was locked, so Bill had to find a different entrance.

bow

n. a weapon made of curved wood and string that shoots arrows
He went hunting with a bow and arrow.

military

n. the armed forces of a country
I joined the military after I finished high school.

obey

n. to follow what a law or a person says to do
My little sister did not obey my mother. Now, she is in trouble.

unless

conj. if not or except when.
Unless you clean your room, you cannot play with your friends.

weapon

n. an object used to hurt people
Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.

twist

v. turn it around and around
She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.

battle

n. a fight between two armies during a war
The battle lasted for many days.

steady

adj. someone or something does not change much
The problem was hard, but she remained steady and solved it.

enemy

n. a country that is fighting another country during a war
The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.

brave

adj. not afraid to face pain or danger
The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.

intend

n. to plan to do it
I intend to finish college in three years.

laughter

n. the sound produced by laughing about something funny
Susan’s joke made her classmates burst into laughter.

arrow

n. a weapon with a pointed head that is shot from a bow
In ancient times, soldiers fought with bows and arrows.

log

n. a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree
The fire was too small, so we added another log to it.

trust

v. to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right
I trust my friends; they don’t tell my secrets to other people.

secure

n. to get it after a lot of effort
I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.

consequence

n. a result of a choice or action
As a consequence of missing my bus, I had to find another way to work.

impress

n. to make that person proud or amazed
He was able to impress the girls with his new dance.

disaster

n. a really bad thing that happens
When the car crashed, it was a disaster.

honor

n. to show respect for someone or something
Each year we honor those who died fighting for their country.

estimate

n. to make a guess about it
The boy estimated that he was one meter tall.

pale

adj. a color or thing is not bright
The girl’s skin was very pale.

rough

adj. not even or smooth
The rough ground hurt my feet.

sensitive

adj. easily hurt
My teeth are sensitive to cold things.

strength

n. the ability to do hard work or exercise
Eating good food builds up your strength.

confidence

n. a feeling of certainty or ability
I have confidence that I did well on the test.

narrow

adj. thin, not wide
The bridge is too narrow for a car to drive across it.

scream

n. to make a loud noise with your mouth
The girl saw a spider and screamed.

supplement

n. to add something else to it in a good way
He supplements his diet with fresh fruits.

victim

n. a person who is hurt by a bad action
I was a victim of a robbery.

threat

n. something bad that might happen
Due to the dark clouds, there was a threat of a bad storm.

disturb

n. to upset that person
The loud noise disturbed me while I was working.

satisfy

n. to make that person happy
It will satisfy my teacher if I finish all my homework.

chest

n. the front part of a body between the neck and stomach
The water in the lake was as high as my chest.

terror

n. a feeling of very strong fear
I felt a sense of terror when the tiger chased me.

shade

n. a dark area that something makes when it blocks the sun
It was hot outside, so the boy sat in the shade of a tree.

praise

n. to show that you like someone or something
The coach praised the athletes after a good practice.

wrap

v. to cover something on all sides
I wrapped his gift and put a bow on it.

pure

adj. very clear and beautiful
The rose was pure. It had no dirt or imperfections.

ancestor

n. a family member from the past
My ancestors came from Germany.

border

n. the edge of an area
The postcard had a pretty green border of pine needles.

senior

adj. older or more experienced
Because he got his job first, Bob is the senior chef.

angle

n. the direction from which something is looked at
The giraffe turned its head to see from another angle.

heaven

n. the place that some believe people go to after they die
When I die, I hope that I go to heaven.

surround

v. to close in on it from all sides
We surrounded the suspect on all four sides.

congratulate

n. to tell them that you are happy for them
Bill and Angela congratulated each other on a job well done.

silent

adj. makes no sound
Since no one was home, the house was silent.

sink

n. to slowly fall into it
The boat had a hole in it, and it sank into the ocean.

boot

n. a heavy shoe that goes up above a person's ankle
He wore boots so that his feet wouldn’t get wet.

frame

n. a border for a picture or mirror
I have to get a frame for my friend’s picture.

incredible

adj. so amazing that it is hard to believe
I have an incredible story to tell you about my vacation.

legend

n. a story from the past
There is a well-known legend about a king and his queen.

superior

adj. better than another
I think cooking outdoors is superior to cooking indoors.

relative

n. a family member
My relatives came by to see the new baby.

proceed

v. to go somewhere or to continue doing something
My son and I proceeded to the beach so we could go fishing.

thick

adj. wide and solid
The fog was so thick that I couldn’t see through it.