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

target

v. to aim an attack at someone or something
Scientists are looking for new drugs to target cancer cells.

agenda

n. a plan or goal that guides someone's behavior
The man is pushing his questionable agenda on his colleagues.

keyboard

n. buttons marked with letters and numbers that are pressed to put information into a computer
Paul spilled coffee all over his keyboard.

surge

n. a sudden, large increase in something
All at once, there was a surge of runners at the finish line.

coin

v. to create a new word or phrase
The coach coined the phrase, “There is no ‘I’ in team.”

depression

n. a medical condition that makes a person very unhappy
Ron decided to get help for his depression.

digital

adj. it is characterized by computer technology
Students prefer to take notes on their laptops and other digital devices.

platform

n. something that allows someone to tell a large number of people about an idea, product, etc.
The band uses their music as a platform to express their political beliefs.

survey

n. a set of questions
I filled out a survey about my shopping experience at the department store.

addictive

adj. it is hard to stop doing
I think this game is very addictive.

presence

n. when someone or something is present in a particular place
The researcher discovered the presence of bacteria in the water sample.

importance

n. the quality or state of being important, valuable, or significant
The professor lectured the students on the importance of communication strategies.

poor

adj. it is not as good as it could or should be
The condition of the sidewalk is very poor.

validate

v. to make someone feel that his or her ideas and feelings are respected
Winning first prize will validate all of Tony’s hard work.

correlate

v. to have a close connection to something
Scientists believe that brain size might correlate with intelligence.

accountable

adj. he or she is responsible for the effects of his or her actions
Political leaders are accountable to the people they represent.

loneliness

n. the unhappiness that is felt by someone if they do not have any friends
Many people join social clubs to escape loneliness.

subject

v. to force them to do or experience it
The officers subjected everyone to a careful search before they left the plane.

media

n. the different ways of entertaining and giving information to the public
Many people like to express their opinions online using social media.

trend

n. a general tendency.
Lucy likes to think she started this fashion trend.

grind

v. to break something into small pieces or powder
We grind wheat to make flour.

object

v. to feel or say that you oppose or disapprove of something
The students object to raising the tuition.

substance

n. a particular type of solid, liquid, or gas
Arsenic is a poisonous substance.

transport

n. the system or method of carrying passengers or goods
Cargo ships are used for the transport of manufactured goods.

powder

n. a dry substance in the form of very small grains
Tumeric is a yellow powder used in cooking.

heal

n. to become healthy or well again
This ointment will help heal your wounds.

integrate

n. to make something a part of another larger thing
More women are being integrated into the military.

pollutant

n. a substance that makes the air or water not safe for use
A pollutant in the water killed this fish.

ton

n. a unit for measuring weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.2 kilograms
This dump truck can carry up to 25 tons.

prompt

n. to cause someone to do something
The tight deadline will prompt the employee to work very hard.

moreover

adv. used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said.
Marianne likes to walk to work to save money; moreover, it is good exercise.

reject

v. to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something
I’m afraid the teacher will reject my new idea.

substantially

adv. it changes a lot
The price of the apartment went up substantially.

dust

n. dry particles of earth or sand.
Some people wear medical face masks to avoid breathing in fine dust and germs.

emit

v. to send out gas, heat, light, sound, etc.
This iron emits steam.

carbon dioxide

n. a gas made from one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms
There is carbon dioxide in the smoke from coal power plants.

carbon

n. a chemical element
Carbon is found in coal.

enable

n. to make it possible for something to happen.
Studying hard will enable the girl to get a good job.

skeptic

n. a person who disagrees with particular claims that are generally thought to be true
Kevin is a skeptic because he never believes anyone or anything.

leading

adj. it is the most advanced or best
Teresa is the leading expert on brain surgery for dogs.

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.

realistic

adj. it is shown as it is in real life
Dorothy is painting realistic images of fish.

rule

n. an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed.
Wearing a helmet while riding a bicyle is a rule in some cities.

academic

adj. it relates to schools and education
Alex received an award for his academic achievements.

cinema

n. a building in which films are shown
My sister enjoys watching movies at the cinema.

array

n. a large group or number of things
The toy cars are available in an array of colors.

class

n. the way people in society are divided into different social and economic groups.
This upper-class family travels on a private jet.

cafe

n. a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and simple meals
Monica works part-time at a cafe.

canvas

n. a thick piece of cloth
The artist paints bright colors on a canvas.

distinctive

adj. special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
Olives have a distinctive flavor.

practice

n. something that is done often or regularly
Samuel has made it a practice to read the newspaper every morning.

sunlight

n. the natural light that comes from the sun.
The sunlight shines through the trees.

blur

v. to make something unclear
The photographer can blur the bright lights into the background.

traditional

adj. it is based on old-fashioned ideas
I prefer traditional furniture.

stroke

n. a single movement of a pen
The artist began with a yellow stroke on his painting.

key

adj. it is extremely important.
Marco is a key player on the country’s national team.

reflection

n. an image that is seen in a mirror or other shiny surface.
The man stared at his reflection in the mirror.

acceptance

n. when people agree that an idea, statement, explanation, etc.
Mr. Song celebrated his acceptance into the political party.

movement

n. a series of organized activities
Booker T. Washington was a member of the civil rights movement.

unlike

prep. completely different from a particular person or thing
Unlike his older brother, Jim is short.

width

n. the distance from one side of something to the other side
The man is measuring the width of the box.