4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 11,12,13,14,15

theme

n. the main subject of a book, movie, or painting
The students discussed the book’s theme in class.

graduate

v. to complete and pass all courses of study there
At the end of the spring, my friends and I will graduate from high school.

kin

n. a person's family and relatives
His kin were all farmers.

donor

n. somebody who gives something to an organization
He was proud to be a blood donor.

sever

v. to cut through it completely
He severed the string using scissors.

terminate

v. to stop or end it
The trip was terminated after the car broke down.

stimulus

n. something that causes growth or activity
Having a lot of money is a stimulus for people to buy more things.

chronic

adj. happens over and over again for a long time
He had chronic pain in his chest and needed to see a doctor.

implicate

v. to show that they have done a crime or something bad
The man was implicated in the theft at the store.

stab

v. to cut with the end of a sharp object like a knife
He stabbed the fork into the potato and passed it to his daughter.

tuition

n. the amount of money paid to go to a school
University tuitions have increased by 50 percent in the last five years.

graffiti

n. words or drawings in public places
The wall was covered with colorful graffiti.

shaft

n. a handle of a tool or weapon
The golf club had a long wooden shaft that he held in his hands.

suspicion

n. a feeling that something is possible or true in a crime
The police had a suspicion that the driver had stolen the purse.

discipline

n. training that helps people follow the rules
One of the teacher’s jobs is to teach her students discipline.

attorney

n. who gives others advice about the law
The attorney appeared in front of the judge for me.

fellow

n. someone who shares a job or quality with someone else
All of my fellow patients at the hospital have also complained about the food.

guardian

n. someone who protects somebody or something
The librarians are the guardians of the books.

gossip

n. information that might be untrue but is still discussed anyway
The friends exchanged gossip about the people they knew in school.

referee

n. a person who makes sure that the rules are followed in sports
The soccer player didn’t agree with the referee.

combat

n. fighting between two people or groups
The two warriors were locked in combat.

corps

n. a division of a military force
The army had a corps of archers who trained apart from the regular soldiers.

foe

n. an enemy or opponent.
It was hard to believe that anyone could be his foe.

reign

n. the period of time in which a ruler rules
The emperor’s reign lasted for only two years.

distract

v. to stop them from concentrating on something
The phone call distracted him so much that he forgot all about his homework.

auditorium

n. a large building used for public events
People have gathered at the school auditorium to watch the play.

aggressive

adj. constantly want to fight or argue
Nobody liked to play games with him because he was always too aggressive.

nick

v. to cut them slightly with a sharp object
While cutting the carrots, the cook nicked his finger with the edge of his knife.

arena

n. a building where people can watch sports and concerts
The new arena was all set to hold the championship match.

commonplace

adj. ordinary
There is nothing commonplace about the way Morris dresses.

hack

n. to cut it into uneven pieces
My uncle used the ax to hack the tree into many logs.

amnesty

n. a pardon given to prisoners of war
She was denied amnesty for her involvement in the war.

provoke

v. to annoy them on purpose to cause violence
The older boy provoked Paul by calling him mean names.

realm

n. any area of activity or interest
He was not very active in the realm of business.

captive

n. a prisoner
The guards told the captive that there was no way he could escape the prison.

rust

n. a red and brown coating on iron objects caused by water and air
The old metal gate would not swing because the hinges were covered in rust.

compound

n. an enclosed area such as a prison or factory
The workers waited outside the compound for the gates of the factory to open.

meditate

v. to focus or think deeply in silence
She liked to meditate for several hours each day.

dumb

adj. unable to speak
She did not share the secret. She remained as silent as if she were dumb.

sacred

adj. worshipped and respected
One religion in India will not harm cows because it believes that they are sacred.

aesthetic

adj. concerned with a love of beauty
The dresses were noteworthy for their aesthetic design.

stereotype

n. a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing
There’s a stereotype that pigs are dirty animals. But they are rather clean.

creek

n. a stream or small river
Only small fish lived in the shallow waters of the creek.

executive

n. the top manager of a business
After twenty years at the company, he finally became the executive.

perceive

v. to be aware of it
He was talking loudly, so he did not perceive that the music had stopped.

trail

n. a path for travelling by foot through a wild area
A narrow trail cut through the field and over the hills.

drill

n. a tool with a point that spins in order to make a hole
The carpenter used the drill to make several holes in the wood.

termite

n. an insect that lives in groups and feeds on wood
The wood we found was full of termites.

primitive

adj. simple, basic, and not very developed
The computers of the 1980s are primitive compared to those of today.

incline

n. a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain
This mountain has one of the steepest inclines in the world.

sticky

adj. covered with a substance that things stick to
Place the sticky part of the tape against the paper, so it will cling to the wall.

nasty

adj. not nice or pleasant
The rotten apple left a nasty taste inside her mouth.

thereby

adv. a result of something else
He didn’t score a goal, thereby ending his chance at setting a record.

twig

n. a short and thin branch from a tree or bush
They started the fire with a handful of dry twigs.

arrogant

adj. think that they are more important than others
He is very arrogant. Even though he’s not the boss, he tells everyone what to do.

fatigue

n. a feeling of extreme tiredness
After three days with little sleep, she was feeling a lot of fatigue.

primate

n. a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans
Primates use their hands for such tasks as swinging from branches.

welfare

n. the health and happiness of a person or group
Having plenty of clean water is necessary for the welfare of people.

bias

n. a person's likelihood to like one thing more than another thing
The mothers had a natural bias for their own child’s picture.

canyon

n. a narrow valley with steep walls through which a river often flows
The canyon was so deep that the ground inside was covered in shadow.

orbit

v. to move around it in a continuous, curving path
The Moon orbits the Earth.

overview

n. a general description of a situation
My brother gave me an overview of the important parts of the book.

glacier

n. a slowly moving mass of ice
The huge glacier melted its way to the ocean.

globe

n. the Earth
Water covers most of the globe.

rite

n. a traditional ceremony carried out by a particular group or society
Special masks are worn during the rite when a new baby is born.

horizontal

adj. flat and level with the ground
The Russian flag has three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red.

provide

v. to supply it
Each student was provided with a test and three sharp pencils.

flap

v. to move quickly up and down or from side to side
The tiny bird flapped its wings and ate from the flowers.

inventory

n. a supply of something
Gwen was checking the inventory to make sure we had what we needed.

supernatural

adj. not real or explainable by laws of nature
The dragon had supernatural powers, such as flying and breathing fire.

preview

n. an opportunity to see something before it is available to the public
The band played us a preview of their new song.

relevant

adj. important to a certain person or situation
The 30-year-old book about politics is still relevant to our society today.

oracle

n. a person who speaks with gods and gives advice about the future
The king went to the oracle to ask if going to war was a good idea.

recur

v. to happen more than once.
Burglaries seem to recur over and over in our neighborhood.

stall

v. to stop a process and continue it at a later time
If you give the car a push, it won’t stall.

behalf

n. done for that person by another
The original speaker was sick, so his son gave the speech on his behalf.

loaf

n. shaped and baked in one piece
Could you please buy a loaf of bread for sandwiches?

hum

v. to make a low, continuous noise
The man hummed his favorite song.

inward

adj. not expressed or shown to others
She had an inward feeling of guilt when she lied to her mother.

intrigue

n. to cause an interest in something or someone
Her mysterious past intrigued her new friend.

arbitrary

adj. not based on any plan or system, so it seems random
The classroom had many arbitrary rules that confused me.

improve

v. to make it better
He studied hard to improve his test scores from the previous year.

convention

n. behavior that is considered to be common or polite
In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.

recipient

n. the person who receives it
I was the recipient of four phone calls today.

naughty

adj. bad, giving trouble
Rachelle is a naughty girl. She doesn’t listen to her parents.

misplace

v. to lose it
I misplaced my wallet, and I didn’t find it until a week later.

ultimate

adj. the final result or aim of a long series of events
By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.

longevity

n. the ability to live for a long time
Sea turtles have an amazing longevity.

norm

n. a way of behaving that is considered normal in a particular society
Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm.

reptile

n. a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered with scales
Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.

aquarium

n. a place where fish and underwater animals are kept
We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark.

autobiography

n. a true story of a person's life written
I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer.

probe

n. to ask questions to discover facts about it
The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.

insulate

v. to protect it from heat, cold, or noise
People can conserve energy by insulating their houses.

gracious

adj. kind and helpful to those who need it
The operator was gracious enough to help me find the number.

philanthropy

n. the act of helping others without wanting anything in return
The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.

orangutan

n. a large ape with red and brown hair and long arms
Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.

overload

v. to put more things into it than it is meant to hold
If you overload the truck, it might crash.

thrive

v. to do well and be successful, healthy, or strong
He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.