4000 Essential English Words 2e 3 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 25,26,27

dynasty

n. a series of rulers who are all from the same family
The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years.

circulate

v. to spread something around, especially in a circular way
The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room.

frost

n. a white layer of ice that forms during very cold weather
In the morning, the trees were all covered with frost.

polar

adj. the cold places on Earth's north and south ends
Only a few people live in the Earth’s northern polar region.

navy

n. the part of a country's military that fights at sea
My country is known for our strong navy.

merit

n. a positive or good quality
The actor received an award for his merits in the movie.

suicide

n. the act of killing oneself
Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer.

illusion

n. something that looks real, but doesn't actually exist
Some pictures create an illusion for the eyes.

marine

adj. something related to the sea
A healthy ocean is full of marine animals.

invade

v. to take over a place by force
The enemy forces tried to invade our country from the sky.

drown

v. to die because one has been under water
My sister almost drowned in the lake today.

derive

v. to come, or originate, from a thing or place
Red’s nickname was derived from the color of her hair.

tremble

v. to shake as a result of excitement or cold weather
Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembled most of the day.

ray

n. a line of light that comes from a bright object
The sun’s warm rays covered the beach.

fraction

n. a small part of something
Only a fraction of the cake was gone.

lieutenant

n. a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank
The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him.

resign

v. to quit a job
After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss.

underlying

adj. a hidden cause or reason
Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options.

via

prep. introduces a route or means of travel
We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.

consequent

adj. happening because of a different situation
Her consequent rash came after she touched the poisonous plant.

envy

v. to wish that you had something that other person has
Sally envied the happy couple.

curve

v. to move in a line that bends and does not go straight
The road curves to the left and to the right.

embrace

v. to hug
When they saw each other again, the happy couple embraced.

autumn

n. the season of the year between summer and winter
I love when the leaves fall in autumn because I can play in them.

collapse

v. to fall down suddenly
The tree collapsed right in front of our house.

wire

n. a thin string made out of metal
The wires were connected to towers that brought electricity to the city.

flour

n. a powder that is used to make foods like bread
I wanted to bake a pie, but I needed flour.

jealous

adj. a root of a plant that is used to make food spicy and sweet
Miriam was jealous because Sue was paying too much attention to Jim.

wipe

v. to slide a piece of cloth over it to clean it
She wiped the dust from the windows.

aside

adv. done toward the side of something or someplace
The man stood aside and opened the door for me.

ginger

n. n. a spicy root often used in cooking and medicines
Ginger is a common ingredient in many dishes from India.

paste

n. a thick and smooth substance
My son needed some paste for a school project.

receipt

n. a paper that proves that something was received or bought
After looking at my receipt, I realized that I had spent too much money.

alter

n. to change it
I altered the color of my nails to match my hair.

disgusting

adj. very unpleasant.
After running all day, Greg’s feet had a disgusting odor.

fireworks

n. objects that create colored lights when they are lit
The display of fireworks was so beautiful.

fuse

n. a string on fireworks that burns to make them explode
The boy lit the fuse on the rocket and waited for it to burst in the sky.

blend

v. to mix two or more things together
My wife blended together all of the ingredients to make a delicious stew.

crush

v. to press it together so its shape is destroyed
Selena’s new car was crushed when the tree fell on top of it.

drain

v. a pipe that carries away water from a building, such as in a kitchen.
The water in the sink goes down the drain as you wash your hands.

noble

n. a rich and powerful person
The Queen invited a noble from a nearby country to dinner.

blonde

n. a person with light-colored hair
My cousin is a blonde with blue eyes.

heritage

n. the collection of features of a society, such as language and religion
Teepees are part of the heritage of the Native Americans of the plains.

rumor

n. a story that may not be true
Carla was spreading rumors around the office.

stack

n. a pile of different things
There was a stack of paperwork on his desk to complete.

insult

v. to say things that will hurt the person's feelings
The girls insulted each other all afternoon.

meanwhile

adv. happens at the same time as another action
He wants to be a doctor in the future, but meanwhile, he works a regular job.

precious

adj. valuable and important
In a desert, water can be more precious than money.

prejudice

n. an unfair opinion about people based on the group they belong to
The company’s rules against gender prejudice must be enforced.

acknowledge

v. to accept that it is true or that it exists
The teacher acknowledged that the young student was hungry.

spectacle

n. an amazing sight
Niagara Falls is quite a spectacle.

exaggerate

v. to say that something is bigger or better than it really is
Jimmy wasn’t exaggerating about the seriousness of his injury.

vase

n. an attractive container in which people keep flowers
The vase was filled with such lovely flowers.

ambassador

n. a government worker who works in another country
The ambassador from Korea was in charge of the conference.

drag

v. to pull it across the ground
The dog was dragging his owner down the street.

necklace

n. a piece of jewelry that people wear around their necks
Joyce received a lovely pearl necklace for her wedding anniversary.

suspicious

adj. does not trust others, or is not trusted by others
Dad was suspicious of the caller on the line.

tin

n. an inexpensive metal
Soup is a food that is often sold in tin cans.

conquer

v. to attack and take control of it
The soldiers were trying to conquer the world.

sin

n. something that is wrong for religious reasons
Taking something that doesn’t belong to you is a sin.