Unit 9

to tear something forcefully

In a fit of rage, he tried to rend the fabric but only succeeded in damaging it further.

to pay someone to do a job

The company plans to hire ten new employees next month.

the amount of money required for buying something

He checked the price of the flight online.

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

As a guest, it's important to respect the rules of your host.

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season.

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

She regularly trusts her colleagues to complete tasks efficiently.

to have faith in someone or something

Parents often rely on teachers to provide a quality education for their children.

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

to gain something good from something or someone

By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

His experience in digital marketing gave him a significant advantage over other job applicants.

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

He started singing along to the song on the radio.

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community.

having no job

He's been out of work for six months and is actively searching for a new job.

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

The elevator was out of order, so they had to take the stairs.

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

She placed the pot on the cooker to heat up the soup.

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

The masked intruder attempted to rob the convenience store at gunpoint.

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

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 make or design something that did not exist before

Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination.

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

By the time we got there, they had already discovered the ancient ruins.

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction.

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

I always wash my hands before eating.

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

the biggest country in East Asia

China is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, such as the Great Wall.

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.

having a very pleasant flavor

For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese.

a flat, shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

I cooked the lasagna in a large baking dish.

an individual who is employed to teach students in a school or educational institution

She became a school teacher because she loves working with children.

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology.

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

He is a professor of physics at a renowned university.

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Can I borrow your umbrella?It's raining outside, and I left mine at home.

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

I really need to save money to buy a new bicycle.

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

She kept a diary throughout her travels, documenting her experiences and the people she met along the way.

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Do you have any appointments available in the afternoon?

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

The agenda for the workshop was packed with interesting discussions.

an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion

The book club meeting ended with a lively discussion about the novel.

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

She has a sensitive nature, always attuned to the feelings of those around her.

to experience a particular emotion

After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours.

(of a person) displaying good judgment

She’s a sensible friend who always offers sound advice.

able to exist, happen, or be done

Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible.

to come to a place with someone or something

Can we bring our pets to the park?

to reach for something and hold it

He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.