4000 Essential English Words 3 Unit 1: The Real St. Nick
Word List
- arise [əˈraɪz] v.
To arise is to happen.
→ Difficulties arose with his computer because it was old.
- benefactor [ˈbenəfӕktər] n.
A benefactor is a person who gives money to help someone.
→ The student’s benefactor gave him money to spend on his studies.
- blacksmith [ˈblæksmɪθ] n.
A blacksmith is a person who makes things out of metal.
→ The blacksmith pounded the piece of metal until it was flat.
- charitable [ˈtʃærətəbəl] adj.
When someone is charitable, they help people who are in need.
→ My sister was charitable enough to help me buy my first house.
- chimney [ˈtʃɪmnɪ] n.
A chimney is a tall pipe used to carry smoke out of a building.
→ The cat was on the roof sitting next to the chimney.
- compensate [ˈkɒmpənseɪt] v.
To compensate is to pay someone for the time they spent doing something.
→ Her boss compensated her for the extra work she did last week.
- encounter [ɪnˈkaʊntər] v.
If you encounter something, you meet or come close to it.
→ I encountered a sea turtle while I was swimming.
- exceed [ɪkˈsiːd] v.
To exceed is to be more than something.
→ Since I exceeded my limit, I decided to get rid of my credit cards.
- forge [fɔːrdʒ] v.
To forge is to make or produce, especially with difficulty.
→ Stacy and Heather forged their friendship when they were teenagers.
- humble [ˈhʌmbl] adj.
People who are humble do not believe that they are better than other people.
→ Even though Bob is the smartest boy in his class, he is humble.
- iron [ˈaɪərn] n.
Iron is a strong metal that is used to make many objects.
→ The horse had shoes made of iron.
- ladder [ˈlædə:r] n.
A ladder is an object that is used to climb up and down things.
→ He used a ladder to climb to the top of his tree house.
- modest [ˈmɒdɪst] adj.
If people are modest, they do not think that they are too important.
→ Derek is very modest for someone who is so rich.
- occupy [ˈɒkjəpaɪ] v.
To occupy a place is to live, work, or be there.
→ Kevin and Alice occupied the chairs and had a long discussion.
- penny [ˈpenɪ] n.
A penny is a coin worth one cent.
→ U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is on the penny.
- preach [priːtʃ] v.
To preach is to talk about and promote a religious idea.
→ Aaron often preached about living an honest life.
- prosper [ˈprɒspər] v.
To prosper is to be successful or make a lot of money.
→ Frank’s new business finally prospered after many years of hard work.
- province [ˈprɒvɪns] n.
A province is a small area that is controlled by a country.
→ Canada is divided into several different provinces.
- satisfaction [ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən] n.
Satisfaction is a feeling you get when you do or receive something good.
→ Brad was filled with satisfaction when he saw what was for dinner.
- sustain [səsˈteɪn] v.
To sustain something is to keep it going.
→ Wind power is a clean way to sustain a city with energy.
