Sentences

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justify

 Having a good reason, like being hungry or poor, doesn't justify stealing something.

Not knowing the answer never justifies cheating.

impact

When people use the subway or bus instead of driving their own cars, they have less of an impact on the environment.

When the woman was driving her car at 180 mph, she hit a brick wall.  The impact was so great, she died instantly.

integral

Vocabulary is an integral part of learning a language.

 Your heart is an integral part of your body.

valid

1. Your new passport is not valid until you sign your name in it.

2. This parking sticker is valid for one year.

3. [At the gas pump] The machine won't accept my credit card!  It says that my card is not valid.  I wonder what the problem is.

4. Student: "Professor, I am really worried that I won't pass this class.  But, if fail this class, I don't have the money to repeat it."

Professor: "Well, that is a valid concern.  But remember that it's important for you to know all the material in this class.  You will need it for the next courses you take."

dimension

Professor: "What are the dimensions of this rectangle?"
    Student: "4 inches by 3 inches"

Let me give you the dimensions of this room.  The floor is 10 feet by 13 feet.  And the ceiling is 9 feet high.

acquire

The old man was 95 years old.  Over his long life, he had acquired a lot of knowledge, as well as money.

 If you work hard for many years, you will acquire a lot of wealth.

concept

 The professor clearly explained each concept and idea using a lot of examples.

 In class today, we will talk about three important concepts relating to finance.  They are important to understand.

infrastructure

1. After the earthquake, the city's infrastructure was damaged--there was no power, the streets were all broken up, and the water system was destroyed.

2. It is important for cities to spend money on improving their infrastructure, like water, sewer, and bridges.



widespread

 Problems, such as poverty and homelessness, are a widespread problem in big cities in the US. It's very common.

The widespread use of harmful chemicals is damaging the environment. These chemicals are used all over the country.

confine

The prisoner was confined to his small cell (room in the prison). He wasn't allowed to leave.

confer

The manager and his workers conferred about the problem.

Let's confer about this for a minute.


mutual

 Harry liked Jane.  Fortunately, the feeling was mutual.  She liked him too.

In this class, we need to have mutual respect.  This means we all respect each other.

*Note: A mutual fund is a type of investment for money.  

interval

The bell rings at regular intervals - at 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, etc.


regulate

The government regulates the sale of cigarettes.  They make sure that no one under 18 years old can buy them.


The sale of guns should be better regulated.  For instance, crazy people and criminals shouldn't be allowed to buy them.

reveal

A close look at this the fabric of your shirt reveals tiny hairs.

The scientists studied how animals communicate.  Their research revealed that animals are similar to people.

evident

It is evident that water will freeze if it gets too cold.  We've seen this many times.

 It is evident that you did not study for the test.  Look at your low score!

previous

John was excited to be in Level 4.  The previous semester had been difficult, but fortunately he passed his Level 3 classes.

 The company made 1.5 million dollars in 2012.  This was much better than the previous year.  It only made 1.2 million dollars in 2011.

process

The process of breathing has a few main steps.  First, you breath in oxygen.  Then, inside your body, the oxygen helps break down the sugar. Finally, you breath out carbon dioxide and water.