Unit 13

a fully grown man or woman

Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices.

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

I get angry when people lie to me.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

to come to a place with someone or something

Can we bring our pets to the park?

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

She used a backpack to carry her books to school.

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day.

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Let's end this meeting now and reconvene next week.

to make something end

He finished painting the walls and admired his work.

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Let's play a game where you guess the movie from a single screenshot.

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year.

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry.

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches.

needing or wanting something to eat

After playing outside all day, the children were hungry for dinner.

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about?

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion.

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

He opens the window to let in some fresh air.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Are you planning to sell your house in the near future?

a quality such as red, green, blue, yellow, etc. that we see when we look at something

The artist mixed different colors to create a masterpiece.

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

She wrapped a cozy scarf around her neck to shield herself from the biting winter wind.

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

He asked her wife to wear a formal dress to the event.

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor.

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

She bought a new pair of trousers to wear to the office that matched her blazer perfectly.

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

I need to iron my shirt before wearing it.

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

He wore thick woolen socks to keep his feet cozy in the snow.

having a below-average distance between two points

She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party.

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

I love twirling in my favorite skirt.

to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

The construction workers are tying reinforcing steel bars together for the foundation.

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

He paired his suit with polished dress shoes.

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.

a person who is not mentioned by name

Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.

wanting or needing a drink

After eating spicy food, he became very thirsty and drank a glass of water.

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation.

more than enough or the amount needed

She packed extra clothes in case of unexpected weather changes.

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it.

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season.

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

She tends to worry about upcoming exams.

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

A black raven is flying across the night sky.

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

My mother has blue eyes and black hair.

having the color of chocolate ice cream

The table was made of rich, brown wood.

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

His eyes were a striking green shade, like emeralds.

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

He ate an orange carrot for a snack.

having the color of strawberry ice cream

She wore a pink dress to the wedding, which complimented her rosy cheeks.

having the color of tomatoes or blood

He got a cut, and red blood came out.

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

His teeth are white and shiny, thanks to regular brushing and flossing.

having the color of lemons or the sun

She drew a yellow sun on the corner of the paper.

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

My grandmother's hair is gray.