Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4D in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "tsunami", "further", "powerfully", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
dry land [noun]

the part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water, such as continents or islands

Ex: Animals on dry land were not affected by the rainstorm .
wave [noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: Sitting by the riverbank , they enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves lapping against the shore .
tsunami [noun]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Ex: The tsunami waves reached heights of over 30 meters in some areas , causing widespread destruction .
to carry [verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
to lift [verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse .
powerfully [adverb]

in a manner that has great force or strength

Ex: She rowed powerfully , her muscles rippling with every stroke .
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
worse [adjective]

of inferior quality, less satisfactory, or less pleasant compared to something else

Ex: The weather today is worse than it was yesterday .
tough [adjective]

difficult to achieve or deal with

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough , especially without relevant experience .
difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .
rich [adjective]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

Ex: The rich family owned a private jet .
slow [adjective]

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

Ex: The slow elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor .
foggy [adjective]

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: The streets were foggy , making it difficult to find her way .
hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .
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 .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
better [adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: I hope you get better soon !
far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .
bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .
further [adverb]

at or to a more advanced point or stage

Ex: