4000 Essential English Words 2e 3 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 25

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dynasty

n. a series of rulers who are all from the same family
The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years.

circulate

v. to spread something around, especially in a circular way
The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room.

frost

n. a white layer of ice that forms during very cold weather
In the morning, the trees were all covered with frost.

polar

adj. the cold places on Earth's north and south ends
Only a few people live in the Earth’s northern polar region.

navy

n. the part of a country's military that fights at sea
My country is known for our strong navy.

merit

n. a positive or good quality
The actor received an award for his merits in the movie.

suicide

n. the act of killing oneself
Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer.

illusion

n. something that looks real, but doesn't actually exist
Some pictures create an illusion for the eyes.

marine

adj. something related to the sea
A healthy ocean is full of marine animals.

invade

v. to take over a place by force
The enemy forces tried to invade our country from the sky.

drown

v. to die because one has been under water
My sister almost drowned in the lake today.

derive

v. to come, or originate, from a thing or place
Red’s nickname was derived from the color of her hair.

tremble

v. to shake as a result of excitement or cold weather
Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembled most of the day.

ray

n. a line of light that comes from a bright object
The sun’s warm rays covered the beach.

fraction

n. a small part of something
Only a fraction of the cake was gone.

lieutenant

n. a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank
The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him.

resign

v. to quit a job
After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss.

underlying

adj. a hidden cause or reason
Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options.

via

prep. introduces a route or means of travel
We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.

consequent

adj. happening because of a different situation
Her consequent rash came after she touched the poisonous plant.