4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 25,26,27

deteriorate

v. to become steadily worse
The nation’s economy continued to deteriorate despite the politicians’ efforts.

humor

n. makes you laugh, and it can also refer to your feelings
He woke up in an ill humor, angry at everyone.

winding

adj. follows a twisting course
The winding river turned and looped around the hills.

centigrade

n. same as the temperature in Celsius
During the spring time, the temperature gets as warm as 26 degrees centigrade.

chatter

v. to talk quickly about unimportant things
The children chattered in the back of the classroom.

concerto

n. music played with an orchestra but features a solo instrument
The piano concerto has a section in which only the piano plays.

exterior

n. the outside surface of something
The exterior of the nut was hard and woody, but the inside was soft and delicious.

zip

v. to close it with a zipper
She zipped her backpack closed after putting her books inside it.

blurred

adj. not seen clearly
There was blurred photographs of what was supposed to be a flying saucer.

hospitable

adj. friendly to strangers
At dinner, my dad was very hospitable to my friends.

profile

n. an outline of a face, usually as seen from the side
The drawing of Olivia’s profile came out very well.

monastery

n. a building in which monks live
The monks at this monastery are famous for their bread and music.

beforehand

adv. done in advance
He packed his luggage beforehand, so he was able to leave right away.

nursery

n. a room where babies and children sleep, play, or are cared for
The children kissed their parents goodnight and went upstairs to the nursery.

degree

n. a unit for measuring temperature
The thermometer recorded a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

hearty

adj. loud and happy
The grandmother ended her story with a hearty laugh that pleased her grandchild.

parcel

n. a package of things to be carried or mailed somewhere
The parcel looked like it had been stepped on by someone.

condense

v. to make it a liquid
The cool air made tiny drops of water condense on the tops of the grass.

manor

n. a large house with many rooms
The manor had over forty rooms and beautiful gardens.

outstretched

adj. extended to its full length
The cat stood on its back legs with its front legs outstretched.

secrecy

n. the behavior of keeping things secret
The secrecy of the big organization made the government nervous.

trance

n. a state where people seem asleep and have no control of themselves
The woman’s powerful eyes often put men in a trance.

charter

n. a document that describes the rights of an organization or group
The company charter explained that all employees had to pay a tax.

limp

v. to walk with difficulty because someone's leg or foot is hurt
After the injury, the player limped off of the field.

tackle

v. to deal with it in a determined and efficient way
Such social problems need to be tackled right away.

censor

v. to remove it if it is dangerous, rude, or rebellious
To protect innocent people, the location of the bomb was censored.

disseminate

v. to distribute it
The organization disseminates information about the dangers of smoking.

infamous

adj. well known for something bad.
That news channel is infamous for presenting biased information.

poll

n. a survey in which people give their opinions about important things
The poll showed that many people support the plan to stop gang violence.

cosmopolitan

adj. full of people from many different places.
There are dozens of different types of restaurants in a cosmopolitan city.

remorse

n. a strong feeling of sadness and regret
When I realized what I had done, I felt remorse for my actions.

amend

v. to change it to improve or make it accurate
The countries were in agreement that the treaty needed to be amended.

constitution

n. a document of principles for a government.
The country’s constitution said a prime minister could only serve three terms.

outburst

n. a sudden, strong expression of an emotion
There was an outburst of cheers when the comedian took the stage.

pathological

adj. extreme, unacceptable, and sometimes a symptom of disease
The pathological liar could not even tell the truth about unimportant matters.

phenomenal

adj. unusually great
The child’s ability to play the piano is nothing short of phenomenal.

abolish

v. to put an end to it, such as a system or law
President Lincoln abolished slavery in the US.

aspire

v. to have a strong desire to achieve or do something
George aspired to be a doctor from a young age.

flatter

v. to praise them in an effort to please them.
He was just flattering me when he said that my new dress looked gorgeous.

lame

adj. cannot walk properly due to an injury to the leg or foot
The terrible accident left many people dead and several others lame.

ethnic

adj. related to a group with a similar culture
Many sections of the city are home to different ethnic communities.

exclude

v. to not accept them into a group
Carol was excluded from the contest because her friend was a judge.

monolingual

adj. speak only one language
In today’s global economy, being monolingual limits your opportunities.

linguistic

adj. concerned with language
A linguistic way of studying culture focuses on words within that culture.

solidarity

n. a union formed from common responsibilities or interests
All the citizens came together in a show of solidarity to create change.

tact

n. the ability to avoid offending people when dealing with problems
Since both sides would not agree, it required someone with tact to make peace.

inclusive

adj. open to all groups and people in society
A more inclusive event would have allowed children to attend.

solemn

adj. If something is solemn, then it is serious and honest.
The professor preferred a solemn relationship between him and his students.

fluent

adj. able to speak it very well
She was so fluent in German that you’d have thought she was from Germany.

prosecute

v. to take legal action against them
They were prosecuted for fishing in the river without a permit.

earnest

adj. honest
The child was very earnest when she told her mother how she broke the dish.

patriot

n. someone who loves, supports, and defends their country
Every year, young patriots join their countries’ militaries.

coward

n. a person who lacks courage to do risky or dangerous things
A firefighter cannot be a coward. They have to be able to act quickly.

firsthand

adj. from an original source
If you want firsthand knowledge, ask someone who saw it.

legislature

n. the section of a government that makes laws
The senator had served ten years in the national legislature.

delete

v. to remove or erase written material
Several lines had been deleted from her speech.

undermine

v. to betray them or weaken their efforts or authority
The documents helped to undermine the workers’ trust in their bosses’ honesty.

racial

adj. related to a race or races
The differences between racial groups are physical characteristics and culture.

nationality

n. an identity based on the nation from which you come
His nationality is German, but he speaks French, Spanish, and Korean.

imperial

adj. related to an empire
These old imperial coins were once used in the Roman Empire.