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Solutions - Elementary - Unit 9 - 9E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9E in the Solutions Elementary coursebook, such as "hoover", "take ages", "appointment", etc.

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Solutions - Elementary
to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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housework
housework
[noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry. 
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to hoover
to hoover
[Verb]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

Ex: She hoovers the bedroom carpet to remove any dust and allergens. 
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to [take] ages
to take ages
[phrase]

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Sometimes, finding a parking space in the city takes ages. 
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homework
homework
[noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair. 
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bed
bed
[noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses. 
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to have
to have
[Verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: Let's have breakfast together before we start our day. 
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breakfast
breakfast
[noun]

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day. 
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to wash up

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

Ex: In some cultures, it's customary for the entire family to wash up together. 
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cleaning
cleaning
[noun]

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

Ex: After the party, the kitchen needed a deep cleaning. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals. 
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to [do] {one's}  best

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know the test is hard, but just do your best. 
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to take out

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

Ex: I will take the books out of the box. 
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rubbish
rubbish
[noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: Please take out the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives in the morning. 
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argument
argument
[noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy. 
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nothing
nothing
[noun]

something or someone that is of no or very little value, size, or amount

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to [do] {sb} a (favor|solid)

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: She was willing to do her friend a favor by lending a hand with moving. 
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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phone call

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: I received a phone call from my friend just as I was about to leave the house. 
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appointment

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: Do you have any appointments available in the afternoon? 
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: She poured herself a refreshing drink after a long day. 
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party
party
[noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party. 
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rest
rest
[noun]

a state in which one is free from any sort of activity, work, strain, or responsibility

Ex: After a long day of work, he needed some rest to recharge. 
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conversation

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

Ex: During our conversation, I learned he had lived in Italy for five years. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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exam
exam
[noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: In the language exam, we had to write a short essay on our favorite book. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The doctor prescribed medicine for her cough. 
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pill
pill
[noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine. 
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to [take] {one's} advice

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

Ex: I decided to take my friend's advice and invest in that stock. 
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