UNIT

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Word List

benefit [bénəfit] n.

A benefit is a good thing.

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→ Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.

certain [sərtən] adj.

If you are certain about something, you know it is true.

→

I am certain that zebras have stripes.

chance [tæns] n.

A chance is an opportunity to do something.

→ I had a chance to see the Roman Coliseum last summer.

effect [ifekt] n.

An effect is a change made by something else.

The medicine had a good effect on the boy.

essential [isenfǝl] adj.

If something is essential, it is very important and necessary.

→ It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.

far [fa:r] adj.

If something is far, it is not close.

→ It's far going from the east coast to the west coast of America.

focus [foukǝs] v.

To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it.

→ My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.

function [fankən] n.

The function of something is what it does.

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→ The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.

grass [græs] n.

Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground.

The grass looked so soft and green.

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guard [gard] v.

To guard something is to take care of it.

The police officer will guard us from any harm.

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image [imidz] n.

The image of something is a picture of it.

The image of her eye was very clear.

immediate [imi:diət] adj.

If something is immediate, it happens quickly.

An immediate response came from the pizza place.

primary [praimeri] adj.

If something is primary, it is the most important thing.

His primary thoughts are about money.

proud [praud] adj.

If someone feels proud, they are happy about what they have done.

→

She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.

remain [rimėin] v.

To remain somewhere is to stay there.

→ My sister had to remain home since she was sick.

Crest [rest] v.

To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength.

→

I rested on the couch after work.

separate [sepereit] adj.

If two things are separate, they are not together.

New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.

site [sait] n.

A site is a place.

› We found the perfect site for our picnic.

tail [teil] n.

A tail is a part of an animal's body, sticking out from its rear or back.

Our dog wags its tail when it's happy.

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trouble [trábǝl] n.

Trouble is a problem or a difficulty.

→ I have trouble working with my boss.

Exercise 1

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

1. It is very important that you call your mother soon.

essen

2. The good thing about being old is that you know many things.

bene

3. I have problems with my science homework.

tro

4. I am sure that she will come to his party.

cer

5. The job of the stove is to cook.

fun

6. That is the place where they met.

si _______

7. I saw his picture on TV.

8. The twins don't like to be apart.

S

9. I like to stay at home on the weekends.

r

10. His part that comes out of his rear was shaking because he was happy.

t___