Book 3 · Unit 27

tan olmoq

If you acknowledge something, you accept that it is true or that it exists.

“The teacher acknowledged that the young student was hungry.”

elchi

An ambassador is a government worker who works in another country.

“The ambassador from Korea was in charge of the conference.”

mallasoch ayol

If someone is a blonde, they have light-colored hair.

“My cousin is different from me. She is a blonde with blue eyes.”

zabt etmoq, egallab olmoq

To conquer a country means to attack and take control of it.

“The soldiers were trying to conquer the world.”

sudramoq

To drag something means to pull it across the ground.

“The dog was dragging his owner down the street.”

bo'rttirmoq

To exaggerate is to say that something is bigger or better than it really is.

“Jimmy wasn't exaggerating about the seriousness of his injury.”

ma'daniy meros

Heritage is the collection of features of a society, such as language and religion.

“Teepees are part of the heritage of the American Indians of the plains.”

haqorat qilmoq

To insult someone is to say things that will hurt their feelings.

“The girls insulted each other all afternoon.”

shu paytda

Meanwhile means until something happens or while something is happening.

“He wants to be a doctor in the future, but meanwhile, he works a regular job.”

marjon

A necklace is a piece of jewelry that people wear around their necks.

“Joyce received a lovely pearl necklace for her wedding anniversary.”

zodagon, oqsuyak

A noble is a rich and powerful person.

“The Queen invited a noble from a nearby country to dinner.”

qadrli, ardoqli

When something is precious, it is valuable and important.

“In a desert, water can be more precious than money.”

noto'g'ri fikr

A prejudice is an unfair opinion about someone before you get to know them.

“The company's rules against gender prejudice must be enforced.”

mish-mish

A rumor is a story that may not be true.

“Carla was spreading rumors around the office.”

gunoh

A sin is something that is wrong for religious reasons.

“Taking something that doesn't belong to you is a sin.”

manzara

A spectacle is an amazing sight.

“Niagara Falls is quite a spectacle.”

uyum, g'aram

A stack is a pile of different things.

“There was a stack of paperwork on his desk to complete.”

ishonmaydigan, gumonsiraydigan

If someone is suspicious of someone else, they do not trust that person.

“Dad was suspicious of the caller on the line.”

metal idish

Tin is a cheap white metal.

“Soup is a common food that is often sold in tin cans.”

vaza

A vase is an attractive container where people keep flowers.

“The vase was filled with such lovely flowers.”