4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 21,22,23,24,25

decorate

n. make it more attractive by adding beautiful things to it
Have you decorated the room for Christmas yet?

housekeeping

n. the maintenance of a house or an establishment like a hotel
Housekeeping is not much fun, but it has to be done.

farewell

n. an instance of saying goodbye or a way to say it
She got on the plane after we said our farewells.

numb

adj. does not have any feeling
After holding my hand under the icy water, my fingers were numb.

cramp

n. a strong pain caused by a muscle after a lot of physical use
After the marathon, Jenny got a terrible cramp in her calf muscle.

mound

n. a large pile of it
There was a mound of clothes on the teenager’s messy floor.

slate

n. a dark grey rock that can easily be split into layers
The roof of the church is made of slate.

testament

n. something shows that it exists or is true
The beautiful performance was a testament to the singer’s natural talents.

dilapidated

adj. old and in bad condition
Paint peeled off of the old dilapidated apartment building.

filth

n. dirt or dirty things that disgust you
There was tons of filth and trash on the shore of the river.

evoke

v. to make it occur
The picture evoked memories of when she was a young girl.

timber

n. wood that is used for building houses and making furniture
Trees in this area are grown specifically to be used for timber.

reckless

adj. act in an unsafe way
The reckless driver posed a threat to everyone else on the road.

butler

n. the most important male servant in a wealthy house
Whenever he needed something, he rang a bell, and the butler appeared.

faucet

n. a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas
Turn off the faucet when you are done brushing your teeth.

bliss

n. a state of complete happiness
Every time he sees his girlfriend, he feels a sense of bliss.

stool

n. a seat with legs but no support for a person's arms and back.
I don’t find stools very comfortable to sit on.

flaw

n. a mistake in something that causes it to be less effective or correct
We discovered a major flaw in the metal chain.

grin

v. to smile broadly
That joke makes me grin every time I hear it.

valve

n. a device attached to a pipe and controls the flow of liquid or air
The mechanic removed the dirt to clear the engine valve.

substantial

adj. great importance, size, or value
The bank said that he owed it a substantial amount of money.

contemplate

v. to think about it
Mark took a moment to contemplate the math problem before solving it.

outfit

n. a set of clothes worn together, often for a certain job or event
Kelly’s new outfit made her look so glamourous.

contend

v. to struggle to overcome it
Stacy had to contend with a learning disability throughout high school.

lush

adj. full of a variety of large, healthy plants
The lush jungle was filled with plants, trees, and vines.

confront

v. to meet them face to face to deal with a problem
I confronted him as he left the meeting and told him I thought he was wrong.

cot

n. a small portable bed
At the camp, the boys’ cabin was lined with cots.

vigil

n. a period of watchful attention at night for a specific purpose
He had a vigil in front of the tomb for three days.

enlist

v. to join the military
In their final year at school, the students were asked to enlist in the military.

frontier

n. a border between two regions or countries
A fence was built along the frontier where the river curved.

tract

n. a large area of land
On the other side of the mountains, there was a long tract of forest.

weary

adj. tired
Jane was weary after a long day of work.

stray

v. to go in a wrong direction and become lost
He found himself lost because he had strayed from the tour group.

camouflage

n. something used to hide people and things
The green and brown camouflage was best used for hiding in forests and jungles.

paw

n. an animal's foot that has claws or soft pads
The kitten cleaned its paws with its tongue.

guerilla

n. a person who fights as part of an unofficial army
Guerilla warfare involves a lot of hit-and-run fighting.

handbook

n. material that gives specific information or instructions
If you look at the handbook, it will tell you which wires to connect to the TV.

hesitant

adj. not sure or are slow to act or speak
Although he knew the answer, he was hesitant to say it because he might be wrong.

torch

n. a stick with one end on fire that can be carried in order to give light
He grabbed a piece of wood and stuck it in the fire in order to make a torch.

splendid

adj. very good
From his head down to his shoes, his clothes looked splendid.

scrutiny

n. the careful examination of something
A scientist should always practice scrutiny with their work.

flammable

adj. able to catch on fire
Be careful with that blanket near the candle. It is extremely flammable.

resent

v. have bad feelings about it
He resented the fact that he had never been able to play an instrument.

backstage

adv. occurs behind a theater's stage
After the show, the director went backstage and thanked the actors.

mob

n. a large crowd of people that often wants to cause violence
The copier was destroyed by a mob of angry workers.

testify

v. to give evidence as a witness
The judge listened while the victim testified about the robbery.

subject

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

billionaire

n. someone who has at least one billion dollars
The sale of his inventions made the inventor a billionaire.

brute

n. someone who behaves or looks like a violent animal
My older brother can act like a brute when he doesn’t get his way.

satire

n. uses humor and irony to make fun of something
This book is a satire of what life was like in the army.

culprit

n. someone who has committed a crime or other bad deed
The police were still searching for the culprit from the robbery.

tumult

n. a loud and confused noise made by a large crowd of people
She couldn’t hear her friend over the tumult of the other excited guests.

underestimate

v. to think less of them than they really are
We lost the game because we underestimated the other team’s skill.

segregate

v. to place it in a group apart from other things
In gym class, the children were segregated into two groups: boys and girls.

collide

v. to hit it while moving
The two cars collided with each other because their drivers were not careful.

clumsy

adj. awkward in handling things
The businessman was clumsy and dropped his work files.

evacuate

v. to send people away from a dangerous place
Floods from the hurricane caused families to evacuate the town.

amid

prep. in the middle of it
The bee was busily flying amid the flowers in the garden.

premature

adj. done too early or before the proper time
Mark’s celebration was premature because the ball hadn’t fallen in the hole.

uproar

n. loud noise caused by people who are very angry or upset
The fans made a great uproar when their team lost the game.

launch

n. to make it go into motion
The boat launched from the dock and floated down the river.

persistent

adj. does not give up and keeps on working
They made persistent attempts to get him to eat.

simulate

v. to copy its actions or characteristics
The French language teacher could simulate the accent of a French citizen.

defect

n. a part of something that is wrong or missing
All these bottles have a defect and must be sent back to the warehouse.

stimulate

v. to cause or to increase activity in it
Doctors sometimes use electric shock to stimulate a patient’s heartbeat.

ingenious

adj. very smart
Charles was the only person ingenious enough to repair the plane’s engines.

meteorology

n. the science that studies the weather
In order to understand the weather better, you should study meteorology.

spur

v. to urge them into action
The coach’s speech spurred her team into playing the best game of their lives.

accelerate

v. to increase in speed
When he stepped on the gas pedal, the motorcycle accelerated.

dreary

adj. dull, dark, and lifeless
After the fire, this section of forest is rather dreary.

electromagnetic

adj. related to electricity and magnetic fields
Different colors of light come from different levels of electromagnetic energy.

glide

v. to fly on extended wings with little or no effort
When the wind is blowing, birds can glide easily through the sky.

innovation

n. a product, or an idea, that is new or very original
Mrs. Johnson made a great innovation to the company’s business plan.

meteorological

adj. concerned with the science of weather
The thunderstorm was so large that it became a great meteorological event.

duplicate

n. to copy it
She duplicated her friend’s movements like she was in front of a mirror.

propulsion

n. the force that moves something forward
The propulsion lifted the rocket into the sky.

anew

adv. do it again, possibly in a different way
Although he had failed his driving test, he decided to try it anew.

electron

n. a particle in all atoms that has a negative electric charge
The number of electrons in an atom determines its charge.

innovative

adj. think in creative ways
Since Peter was so innovative, he was chosen to lead the science team.

penetrate

v. to enter into it
The knife easily penetrated the surface of the orange.

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.