Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 2 (E)

associate

to form a connection in your mind between two or more different things or people
Most people associate his bad behavior to his bad childhood.

atmosphere

the air around a PLANET
The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of many different gases.

committee

a group of persons gathered for some goal or task
The committee meets once a month.

continent

one of seven large land masses which Earth's land is divided between
Earth Antarctica is by far the most remote and unexplored of the seven continents.

controversy

a serious and emotional debate which involves many people
Major controversy regarding his service records surrounds the new presidential candidate.

disband

to break up
The Beatles disbanded in 1970.

document

to support an argument or opinion with recorded evidence
In a court of law, all details are documented.

phenomenon

(plural: phenomena) a fact or event that can be observed and studied
phenomenon like UFO sightings make people think that aliens are watching us.

ranch

a large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
My brother works on a horse ranch in Montana.

recount

to tell or describe a story or event to someone
He recounted the accident with much details.

arable

able to be farmed
There isn't much arable land in a desert.

catastrophe

a very bad disaster that causes a lot of damage, suffering, or death
The catastrophe was responsible for the deaths of thirty high school students.

contaminate

to make a thing or place impure or unclean by adding something harmful
The oil contaminated the drinking water.

disappearance

the act of leaving without telling anyone or not being able to be found
The disappearance of the family dog was a big blow to the children.

disrupt

to stop or upset the order of an activity which is in process
Our party was disrupted by sound of the police siren.

glacier

a very large body or mass of ice that moves slowly downward from a mountain valley or other raised location
Environmentalists warn that global warming is causing the glaciers to melt, and that could have serious consequences.

global warming

the increase in the temperature of the Earth that is caused partly by the increase in carbon dioxide in the air
Some scientist argue that global warming is not caused by human actions.

irrigation

the act or process of supplying lands with water using pipes or other artificial methods
The ancient Egyptians had developed an irrigation system using water from the Nile river.

prominent

being easily noticeable
June is a prominent politician in her country.

relocate

to move something to a different place
Our family relocated from California to Texas.

retreat

the act of an army or a group of soldiers moving back from the enemy
The wealthy owner went to a retreat to relax from the heavy work.

shrink

to become smaller
Be careful not to wash your sweater in hot water because it could shrink.

stream

a small river
The man ran through the cool water of the stream.

supply

to make something that is necessary or wanted available for use
Next week, my friend will supply me with some new web design software, so I can build better websites.

surface

the outer layer of something; the top of something
The surface of the table was smooth.

accuracy

the state of being true or correct; the ability to do something successfully and without mistakes
The archer shot his arrow at the target with great accuracy.

boast

to speak with too much pride
The little boy boasted about how many toys he had.

determine

to decide officially
I will determine who will be my assistant after lunch.

intervene

to happen between two or more people, things, or events
Dad intervened between me and Brandon.

involve

to make or cause someone to join in to a particular activity, situation, or condition
Tom was involved in a car accident.

jury

a group of 12 citizens who listen to information about the problem or crime, receive instructions from the judge, and decide the guilt or innocence of the person on trial
The jury decided the defendant was guilty.

misconception

a wrong or misunderstood idea
There is a big misconception that big strong dogs are not gentle enough for young children.

perception

the way in which one sees or understands something
Alcohol reduces your perception of pain.

retain

to keep something or continue to have it
Tom tried to retain his heavyweight championship.

retrieval

an act or process of RETRIEVING
The retrieval of the artifacts from the ocean will be difficult.

sort

to group or divide things by type
I learned how to sort things in kindergarten.

testify

to tell what one knows
My mother was called to testify about the accident she witnessed.

testimony

a formal written or spoken statement given to present some kind of evidence usually in a law court
Her testimony seemed to be the most convincing.

wield

to exercise (authority or influence, for example); to carry out
The security guard was wielding a baton.

wrongfully

부정하게
She was wrongfully accused of the crime.

accuse

to state that someone has done something wrong
You shouldn't accuse someone of a crime if you don't have any proof.

arrest

to legally take and hold a person believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the suspect, but he escaped after 3 days.

burden

a difficult task to perform
After her father's stroke, she had the burden of supporting her family.

charge

to request a certain amount of money for a service
The high hourly amount lawyers charge for their services should be considered criminal.

courtroom

the place where a trial happens
The people entered the courtroom to watch the trial.

defendant

a person who is accused of committing a crime in court
The defendant confidently stated that he was innocent of all charges.

defendant

a person who is accused of committing a crime in court
The defendant looked nervous as he waited for the verdict.

ensure

to make something certain
After the shooting, the school took drastic measures to ensure the safety of its students.

imprison

to put someone in prison
He was imprisoned for stealing the car.

jury

a group of 12 citizens who listen to information about the problem or crime, receive instructions from the judge, and decide the guilt or innocence of the person on trial
The jury came back with a guilty verdict on the defendant.

presumption

an assumption, often not fully established
presumption of innocence is a legal right that Americans have.

sufficient

having the necessary amount for a particular purpose or task
We had sufficient money to buy two pairs of tickets.

summon

to call upon for a specified action
The principal summoned me to his office.

testament

formal proof of something good
The massive gathering at his funeral was a testament to Gil's popularly.

verdict

a jury or judge's finding or decision
The guilty verdict was presented to the judge by the head of the jury.

clutch

to hold strongly
She clutched the safety bar as the roller coaster began to move.

deceive

to fool or trick someone
My girlfriend deceived me into thinking that we were going to see an action movie.

demeanor

an outward manner
Her outward demeanor is a bit rough, but she is really sweet.

depart

to leave
The plane departed on time this morning.

desperation

a strong feeling of sadness and loss of hope
The family found themselves in desperation after the fire burned down their home.

enlighten

to cause to understand
Education, in its purest sense, is meant to enlighten people.

fulfill

to do something that was promised or required
He fulfilled his contract by completing 50 service hours.

glimpse

a quick look
I only glimpsed at her photo.

magnificent

splendid, brilliant
The king wore a magnificent crown on his head.

matrimony

the state of being married
matrimony is one of humankind's oldest ceremonies.

passage

a narrow path or space through which people or objects can go through
Most meteors disintegrate during their passage through the atmosphere.

pique

to arouse
His theory on extra-terrestrial life piqued my attention.

trepidation

apprehension; fearfulness
With much trepidation, he picked up the phone and called her. A trepidatious feeling came over me as I picked up the phone to call her.

unnecessary

being more than needed or not needed
Sam added an unnecessary ingredient to the dish.

wander

to travel around with no particular purpose or direction
The monk wandered over the countryside acquiring knowledge.

adversity

a bad or difficult situation
We all must learn to rise above adversity.

chronological

placed in order of time, usually of events
The movies follows a chronological time frame that traces his life from birth to death.

clue

an object or fact that helps someone understand something or solve a mystery
A simple clue may be the most important one.

confession

an admission of guilt
The criminal did not mean to make a confession, but it just happened naturally.

debilitate

to weaken
The disease has debilitated my body and mind.

handful

a small quantity or amount of people or things
Only a handful of people showed up for this performance.

intimate

fine, detailed or complete
Joan has intimate knowledge about their upcoming plans.

memoir

autobiography
Grandfather spent the last few years of his life writing his memoirs.

obstacle

an object that blocks a path or course
Malcolm had many obstacles to overcome in his life.

plot

the series of events that form the main story of a book, play or movie
The plot of the movie didn't sound very interesting.

recall

to remember something that occurred or was done in the past
Try to recall exactly what happened.

recount

to tell or describe a story or event to someone
It was difficult for Gina to recount all the event of the past week.

retell

다시 말하다, 되풀이하다, 형태를 고쳐 말하다
Hal will retell the events of last night's meeting.

seemingly

having the appearance of a particular quality that might not be true
No one seemingly noticed that she made a few errors in her presentation.

tremendous

very good or very impressive
There was tremendous effort by the community after the neighborhood was devastated by the fire.

cosmic

having to do with space and the universe
cosmic rays are energetic particles originating from space that impinge on Earth's atmosphere.

dense

made of or containing parts that are very close together
The population in New York City is dense.

eternal

endless, constant
She has been on an eternal quest for the perfect man.

evidence

materials, facts, and information used in a court of law to establish or prove something
I tried to collect as much evidence as I could to prove her innocence.

expansion

the act of EXPANDING or becoming bigger
The expansion of the kingdom was on the king's mind.

formulate

to make and develop something, such as a set of rules or ideas
The student formulated his reply in his head before he spoke.

galaxy

one of the very large groups of stars and PLANETS in space
The name of the galaxy that we live in is called the 'Milky Way'.

inflate

to make something larger by filling it with air or gas
I inflated my tire this morning but it's already out of air.

ongoing

occurring currently; continuing
I am involved in an ongoing program to help less fortunate children.

phenomenon

(plural: phenomena) a fact or event that can be observed and studied
A man eating fire was a phenomenon that he had not seen before.

recede

to decrease in size or degree
As my father got older, his hairline receded farther and farther back.

throughout

over or across an entire thing or place, or in every part of something
People throughout the country are out of work.

uniform

not changing one's conduct or opinion
In order to produce pots of uniform shape and size, ancient potters invented the pottery wheel.

wavelength

the distance, measured in the direction of propagation of a wave, between two successive points in the wave
The monitor is showing that the patient has no wavelengths.

aerospace

a science dealing with the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond
Examining aerospace can be an interesting career for those interested in science and space.

array

(usually singular) a large collection or group of things
The ice cream shop had a wide array of flavors to choose from.

cavort

to jump or move around in a lively way
The children were cavorting with their new puppy.

civilian

someone not in the military
Craig is a civilian so he does not have a rank in the military.

colonization

the act or process of taking control over an area and sending people to live there
The French colonization of Vietnam had its basis in economic profit.

crawl

to move slowly on hands and knees
The baby crawled around the living room.

devise

to think of and plan something
The prisoners devised a plan for escape that involved digging a hole through the floor.

entrepreneur

a businessperson who develops a new business
The entrepreneur worked hard for his success.

foray

a sudden invasion or attack
They were taken by surprise in the foray, but in the end they were victorious.

join

to PARTICIPATE in an activity with others
We've decided to join you in your fight against crime.

project

to throw something forward
The explosion will project pieces of the building into the air.

suborbital

involving less than one complete orbit
The small craft was suborbital.

tether

to tie to
We tethered a stick to a rope and let the cat chase it.

voyager

a traveler to a distant
The first voyagers into space showed a great deal of courage.

admiration

a feeling of respect and appreciation
With a great sense of admiration, we watched our son graduate from university.

agility

the smooth and attractive movement of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Most gymnasty's agility has been developed from years of training.

apparatus

one or more tools or instruments used for a specific activity
With his sophisticated apparatus, the doctor was able to perform several complicated surgeries.

emphasis

special attention or stress given to something to show its importance
The emphasis of his speech was on the need for better safety regulations in the work place.

endeavor

an attempt or effort
Her endeavor to become a doctor was finally realized when she received a scholarship for medical school.

involve

to have, contain, or include something as part of a greater whole
The procedure involved transforming her inner beauty as well as her physical appearance.

lament

to express sadness or regret about something
It is understandable to lament over the dead.

metabolism

the chemical processes of the body in which food is CONVERTED to energy
He can eat ice cream and cake and never gain weight since he has a good metabolism.

oppressive

very unpleasant or uncomfortable
The daughter ran away from home because of her oppressive home environment.

prone

being likely to do something or have something happen to you, often something bad
When we don't get enough sleep, we are more prone to sudden outbursts of anger.

regulation

an official rule that controls how something is done
The dictator created many regulations to control the people.

specialized

focusing on one particular thing or set of things
I specialized in corporate law in university.

stunt

trick
For her latest stunt, she will attempt to escape from a prison cell.

substance

a particular type of material
A stick substance was leaking from the tube. Today's topic is one of great substance.

anatomy

the scientific study of the structure of living things
An understanding of human anatomy is important if you expect to be a doctor.

basis

the most essential facts, ideas, or things that form the source of further developments
On the basis of his research, he argued that children should sleep 12 hours a day.

effective

producing the wanted result
Scientists are still looking for an effective way to treat the common cold.

ever-growing

계속 증가하는
The ever-growing demand for water will become a problem in the future.

kinesiology

신체 운동학
Some dancers study kinesiology to help them improve their art.

misconception

a wrong or misunderstood idea
There is a big misconception that big strong dogs are not gentle enough for young children.

motivational

동기 부여의
John is a motivational speaker who often goes to schools and prisons to talk to people.

passion

something for which one has a great love
She has a passion for tennis; she is a natural.

prevention

the act of keeping something bad or dangerous from occurring
The committee is dedicated to AIDS prevention.

reputation

the general opinion that people have about someone or something
She had a very bad reputation among her friends.

self-esteem

sense of personal worth and value
Having a good sense of self-esteem is important for everyone.

spectator

someone who watches an event
The soccer game attracted 30,000 spectators.

virtue

a good moral character
Honesty is an important virtue for people to have.

belong to

to be a part of or to regularly involved with some club, group, etc.
This house belongs to my mother.

combination

the act or result of combining things together
The dish was a combination of rice, mushrooms, and chicken.

compile

to collect different pieces such as writings or recordings, into one list, place or piece of work
We must protect citizens against the compiling of personal data and the unrestricted use and distribution of such data.

contain

to have an item that holds something inside of it
This product contains only natural ingredients.

deliberately

purposely
He deliberately misled his parents.

distinctive

having a quality that is different from others
The dish had a distinctive flavor.

earn

to receive an income for work that you do
After studying very hard, she earned a scholarship to Harvard University.

founder

one that founds or establishes an organization, business, school, or institution
The founder of the company is planning on retiring and turning it over to one of his top employees.

imaginable

상상할 수 있는
The outlet store has every kind of shoe imaginable.

market

to promote or advertise a product for sale
I am trying to market a new dish at my restaurant.

obscure

being confusing and difficult to understand for most people
I found an obscure Chinese restaurant in town today.

ponder

to think about something with great care and often for a long period of time
I took some time to ponder his ideas over a walk.

popularity

the state of being liked or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of the new phone caused the company to expand rapidly.

storehouse

창고
Please put your extra baggage in the storehouse until you need them.

translate

to switch written or spoken words into another language
Mr. Brooke. It translated a German song into English.

blame

to fault with someone or something for something bad that has happened
Tom is always being blamed when something goes wrong.

circumstance

a condition that can affect a certain event
The circumstances were not favorable for them to start a family.

constantly

occurring continuously
The water constantly flows down Niagara Falls.

diagnose

to determine the nature or cause of something by examination, usually an illness
The doctor was able to diagnose the man's illness.

disprove

to show something is not true
The scientist disproved the theory that the sun moved around the Earth.

divination

점(占), 예언
The divination of the high priest was fulfilled.

emperor

the man who rules an empire
Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France.

fate

a power that some people believe controls what will happen in their lives
It was fate that my husband and I met on a busy train.

foretell

to predict
Some people today believe that they have the power to foretell the future.

obtain

to get something through your efforts
It was difficult to obtain a passport for her husband because he was foreign born.

plague

a disease that is easily passed from one person to another, usually resulting in death
Bubonic plague was one of the worst in mankind's history.

practice

to do something repeatedly in order to improve a skill
I practice soccer almost everyday so that I can be at my best.

reasonably

in a clear and sound manner
Even though we could tell he was angry, he was able to approach the situation reasonably.

unconventional

different from what is usual or the way most people do things
Jason uses unconventional methods for teaching.

conservative

having traditional views
My grandfather is so conservative, he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.

criminal

a person who commits a crime
The criminal has broken the law several times before.

deputy

second in charge
Doris is my close deputy and will be in charge in my absence.

discriminatory

treat differently on the basis of race, class, sex, etc..
His comments were discriminatory against women.

elect

to select someone for an office or position by voting for them
The club elected a new treasurer by a majority vote of 43 to 15.

inevitable

being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or stop
Many historians believe the civil war was inevitable when the population of the United States divided.

minority

a group of people who have a common difference with most of the people in the nation
The rich minority controlled most of the country.

oppressor

a person who holds down or restrains others
We must rise up and defeat our oppressor.

prejudice

an unreasonable feeling of dislike for people because of their race, sex, religion, or background
Although prejudice is common, it is not good.

regulate

to control something with rules or laws
The temperature in the house is automatically regulated by the automatic thermostat.

release

to free a person or thing from a limited or locked place, such as a prison, a CAGE or a container
I released my dog from the house and he took off running.

renounce

to abandon
Harry renounced his friendship with Doug.

sentence

a punishment that is given officially to someone by a court of law
I received a sentence of 4 years in prison.

adapt

to change something in order to make it appropriate for a different function
You have to be able to adapt to whatever life throws at you.

attractor

끌어당기는 것
We need to find an attractor to complete our project.

differ

not to be the same
Barry and Len differ in so many ways.

frivolous

silly, wasteful
Your complaints are very frivolous.

hence

for this reason; therefore
He was late again, hence he was fired.

inborn

natural; not learned
He has an inborn talent for languages.

incline

An incline is a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain.
Do you think that he'll be inclined to join us for lunch?

misunderstanding

a confusion or mistake
A small misunderstanding led to the demise of their relationship.

polychromic

intuitive
There is a polychromic feeling that is used to make decisions.

preset

미리 설치하다
I preset my recorder to tape our program on TV.

seldom

almost never; not frequently
The temperature in these mountains seldom rises above freezing, perhaps only a few days a year.

separable

분리할 수 있는
The hood is separable from the jacket.

strictly

in a very limited or limiting way
We strictly enforce all rules in my home.

temporal

(formal) relating to an amount of time
It is only a temporal matter and nothing serious.

altruistic

helping others
His altruistic character has made him popular with many people.

assertive

being confident and forward
My sister Karen is an assertive person by nature.

contribute

to help a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
The natural disaster in the gulf contributed to the rise in oil costs.

designate

to give a name and purpose or duty to something
I have been designated as the head of this department.

inappropriate

not appropriate or suitable for a particular place or situation
Your behavior in church was inappropriate.

interaction

the process of two or more people or things affecting each other; the process of INTERACTING
There was not enough interaction between the teachers and the principal.

logical

being careful and reasonable
Predicting the future does not make logical sense.

masculine

male-like
Kyle is a very masculine young man.

passive

being accepting of what happens without reacting or trying to change things
The husband did not understand his wife's passive response to their child's temper tantrums.

perpetuate

to make something last for a long time, especially something bad
It is not a good idea to perpetuate ignorance into another generation of children.

punishment

the act of punishing someone
The punishment for turning in a late assignment was a zero in the grade book.

reinforce

to make something stronger by adding extra materials or structure
It is important to use math flash cards to reinforce the concepts the students are learning in class.

reveal

to make something known that was secret or not understood before
The test will reveal what your strong and weak points are.

supportive

providing help and support to someone or something
My parents were very supportive when I made the decision to study in a foreign country.

attempt

to try to do something, usually something that is challenging or difficult
I will attempt to swim across the English Channel.

aware

having knowledge of something
Are you aware that you have to turn in the copy of your final essay by next week?

commute

to travel some distance on a regular basis, usually to work and back
I commute about 25 minutes to work every day.

complete

to make something whole or fill in what is missing
Were you able to complete the entire survey?

cut

to reduce the size or amount of something
The president needs to cut government spending in half.

flexibility

the quality of being able to be bent or stretched
She has enough flexibility to cope with the job.

frustration

a feeling of discouragement because someone can't accomplish something
A feeling of frustration set in after learning that I'd have to work late.

loyal

displaying constant and complete support for people, countries, organizations, or ideas
My pet German Sheppard was my loyal companion who was always by my side.

policy

a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
It’s the store policy not to accept returns.

pose

to ask a question, especially one that is difficult or complex
He posed an interesting question to me.

productivity

the rate at which something is made or done
The productivity increases when employees have time for themselves during the day.

recruitment

the process of recruiting
Our recruitment process is a very detailed one.

reduce

to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

resistance

the act of RESISTING something
The group's resistance to change might have caused their downfall.

an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
The advertisement for fast food is effective on both children and adults.

association

a group of people formally joined together for some common interest or goal
Word association games helps people improve their memories.

censorship

the act of removing inappropriate material from books, films, letters and other sources
To protect children from harmful media, the government called for media censorship.

chairman

person in charge of a business or organization
The meeting was adjourned by the chairperson.

complaint

a statement of unhappiness about something or someone
The food was so bad that I felt I had no choice but to lodge a complaint with the manager.

intersection

a place where two things cross
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.

morality

the degree to which an action is considered moral or not
Differences in morality and lack of understanding and communication have often led to violent conflicts.

press

newspapers, magazines and radio, or the people who work in these areas
The press is supposed to be fair when it comes to reporting the news.

primary

having the most importance
Most men are the primary money earners in a household.

review

to look something over closely, especially for shortcomings
Before handing in an assignment, review the work to make sure there are no errors.

solution

a way to solve or deal with a problem
I've found a solution to our lack of space problem.

stimulate

excite to action
Competition between students is good because it stimulates creativity.

suggest

to indicate or show in an indirect manner that something is true, certain, or exists
The results suggested that the hypothesis was correct.

upset

to turn something upside down or on its side
Our dog upset the picnic table and the food went everywhere.

annoy

to bother or slightly anger someone
Don't annoy your sister, she's had a bad day.

available

being possible to use or obtain
The new Harry Potter book will be available in any store from this coming Monday.

bombard

to criticize heavily
The town was bombarded day and night until they surrendered.

capacity

the amount of people or things that a place or object can hold
My computer has the capacity to store a massive amount of information.

circumvent

to get around; fool
The student tried to circumvent the rules to get out of a punishment.

complaint

a statement of unhappiness about something or someone
The food was so bad that I felt I had no choice but to lodge a complaint with the manager.

disposable

intended to be used once or a few times then thrown away
Today, most bottle are made from disposable plastic.

disturb

to bother people while they are trying to do something, or prevent them from continuing
The neighbors are always dropping in and disturbing me while I'm trying to relax.

eliminate

to remove something that is no longer wanted or needed
After her child was diagnosed with diabetes, the mother eliminated all junk food from his diet.

fraudulent

based on or done by FRAUD
The teen had a fraudulent driver's license.

legitimate

being legal and acceptable
The mafia often hides its criminal activity behind a legitimate business to avoid being caught.

organization

a group of people with shared interests, formed for a certain purpose
Though it looks messy to others, Kevin claims that it's organized in his mind.

swindle

to deceive
I was swindled into buying that junk of a car.

accessible

able to be entered or reached
Our hotel was easily accessible by car.

apparent

seen easily or understood; obvious from appearance alone
The embarrassment was apparent in her red face.

behavioral

regarding to the way someone or something acts
Yesterday, my teachers called my parents to complain about my serious behavioral issues.

characteristic

a quality that is typical of a person; a quality that makes a person or group unique
The most interesting characteristic about Yao Ming is his unbelievable height.

commerce

the buying and selling of goods and services; business
The commerce between Asia and Europe is very good.

commonplace

being average or ordinary
The remarks in the meetings were not commonplace.

engage

to be involved in; do
She was tired and didn't want to engage in the conversation.

feature

an important part of something
Rolling hills are a lovely feature of the countryside I was visiting.

forge

to make a false copy of some written material for a bad or illegal reason
He forged his name on some of Lisa's checks.

guarantee

a written promise that a thing will work as expected, or will be repaired without cost if it does not
My new stove has a money-back guarantee if I'm not satisfied.

iris

the round, colored part of an eye
By placing a lense over the iris, you can change the color.

physiological

relating to how the body functions
The physiological reports show that his body is functioning normally.

transaction

a business exchange, usually involving money
The bank records every transaction you make at an ATM.

verification

the act of making sure something is true
The verification process is quite simple and quick.

breed

to produce babies by having sexual relations with a member of the opposite sex
People are breeding different types of dogs, to make them smaller.

candidate

a person being considered for some role, such as a job, membership in a group or government office
She is the next candidate for the promotion.

clone

to make an exact copy or replica of a living thing
Some animals, like a dog, have already been cloned by scientists.

decrease

to become less in amount, size or number
We need to decrease the amount of waste we produces in our daily lives.

deter

to stop someone from doing something; stop something from happening
The children were able to deter the stranger from kidnapping them by kicking and screaming.

immune system

the system your body uses to protect you from germs
A healthy immune system is important for a long life.

increase

to grow in size or amount
We are trying to increase our sales this month.

law enforcement

법의 집행
law enforcement is such a dangerous but necessary part of any city or community.

organ

a part of a person's body that does a certain job
The heart and liver are essential organs that a person cannot live without.

population

the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
The population for the city of Norfolk has increased 50% in the past 10 years.

tissue

a piece of thin, soft paper that is used, in particular, for blowing and cleaning the nose
Frostbite is damage to skin tissue resulting from exposure to low temperatures.

tremendous

very good or very impressive
The pastor was a tremendous support to the family during their trial.

trend

a general tendency
Long hair is a trend for men this winter.

abdomen

the stomach area of a person
Her pants fit too tightly around her abdomen.

anesthesia

loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousnes
For sensitive operations, doctors will give patients anesthesia.

board-certified

공인된
Kelly is a board-certified accountant.

calf

the back of the leg just below the knee
During the race, I felt a tightening in my calf, so I stopped running immediately.

cosmetic surgery

성형수술
I was surprised when my girlfriend got cosmetic surgery.

deposit

an amount of a substance that has gathered somewhere as a result of a natural chemical reaction
When a river overflows, it deposits nutrients that make the soil perfect for farming.

eyelid

the piece of skin that covers the eye
Gwen usually puts makeup on her eyelids.

gather

to bring things together
We gathered the leaves into one pile.

insert

to put something into a certain place or spot
They had to insert an flyer in every newspaper by hand.

liposuction

지방흡입
Men and women have liposuction to remove unwanted fat.

precaution

an action performed in order to prevent something possibly dangerous, harmful, or troublesome from happening
As a precaution, please lock your doors when you leave your home.

removal

the act of moving something from its current place or position
The removal of garbage occurs every Monday morning.

scarring

the marks on the body left by operations
Doctors try their best to reduce scarring on a patient.

surgeon

doctor who performs surgery
It takes a very skilled surgeon to perform brain surgery.

toxin

a poisonous substance, often produced by a plant or animal
The toxins got into his bloodstream and have made him ill.

admission

permission to enter something, such as a play or sporting event
Jack was allowed admission into the private club.

advocate

to publicly support a belief or idea
The pediatrician advocated childhood vaccinations.