Top Notch 3B - Unit 10 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Lesson 2 in the Top Notch 3B coursebook, such as "rocky", "exhausting", "steep", etc.

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to describe [verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

risk [noun]

the chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition

Ex: The project manager assessed the potential risks associated with launching the new product in international markets .

dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .

rocky [adjective]

irregular in movement or outline, leading to unsteadiness

Ex: The child 's rocky bicycle ride down the hill made him laugh with excitement .

steep [adjective]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

Ex: The steep driveway made it difficult for cars to climb in icy conditions .

slippery [adjective]

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

Ex: The icy sidewalk was dangerously slippery , requiring caution when walking .

dark [adjective]

having very little or no light

Ex: She enjoyed the quiet and calm of her dark bedroom at night .

exhausting [adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting .

foggy [adjective]

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: The streets were foggy , making it difficult to find her way .

path [noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: She walked along the path every morning .

cliff [noun]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

Ex: Waves crashed against the base of the cliff , sending up sprays of mist .

cave [noun]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

Ex: Scientists study caves to understand geological processes and uncover clues about Earth 's history .

animal [noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .

insect [noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .

snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .

shark [noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .

jellyfish [noun]

a sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting

Ex: While swimming in the ocean , she spotted a jellyfish and made sure to keep her distance .

bear [noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .

scorpion [noun]

a venomous arachnid with two pincers and a curved tail that inhabits hot countries

Ex: The scorpion curled its tail , preparing to strike .

mosquito [noun]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

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