Unit 4 - Lesson 4

having a quality that is not satisfying

The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.

someone who drives a vehicle

I waved to the bus driver as I got off at my stop.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Despite his age, the child displayed mature behavior.

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

The taxi driver honked the horn to alert pedestrians of his presence.

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

I often stare at the night sky, contemplating the stars.

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

I spent the other half of my salary on groceries.

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

She made a gesture of approval with her thumb.

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Please pay attention during the lecture to understand the material.

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitats.

the most speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to have in specific areas, roads, or conditions

The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour, so be sure to obey it for safety.

to make something stay in the same state or condition

The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing.

protected from any danger

The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents.

to move or travel behind someone or something

The team followed their leader up the mountain.

the length of the space that is between two places or points

The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles.

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

During the blackout, everyone relied on their flashlights.