Top Notch 2A "Unit 4 - Lesson 4" Vocabulary

bad

Adjective

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having a quality that is not satisfying

awful crappy dreadful lousy

good

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The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

Bad habits can be hard to break.

aggressive

Adjective

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

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driver

noun

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someone who drives a vehicle

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nondriver

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driving

noun

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

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behavior

noun

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

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to honk

Verb

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

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transitive

horn

noun

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a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

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What is a "horn"?

A horn is a device in a vehicle used to make a loud noise, typically to alert other drivers or pedestrians of the vehicle's presence or to warn of potential danger. The horn is usually activated by pressing a button or pad on the steering wheel. It is a key safety feature, helping drivers communicate and avoid accidents, especially in situations where visibility is poor or when another driver might not be aware of the vehicle’s approach.

to stare

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

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intransitive

other

Adjective

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

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same

to gesture

Verb

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to express a meaning with a movement of the hands, face, head, etc.

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to pay attention to somebody or something

phrase

/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Collocation

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

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to observe

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

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transitive

speed limit

noun

/spˈiːd lˈɪmɪt/

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

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What is a "speed limit"?

A speed limit is the maximum or minimum speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to travel on a specific road or highway. The limit is set to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. It can vary depending on factors like road type, location, and conditions such as construction zones or residential areas. Drivers are expected to follow these limits, adjusting their speed as needed for traffic, weather, or road conditions.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

to maintain

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to make something stay in the same state or condition

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transitive

safe

Adjective

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protected from any danger

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dangerous

following

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coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

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distance

noun

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

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flashlight

noun

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

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