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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8G in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "lean", "plait", "theme", etc.

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a see-through opening on a car's side or back that can be raised or lowered

Ex: The car window would n’t close properly after the accident .
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balaclava
[noun]

a warm and close-fitting hat, usually woolen, covering the whole neck and head except for the eyes

Ex: She knitted a balaclava as a gift for her brother .
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glass
[noun]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

Ex: They happily raised their glasses for a toast.
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handbag
[noun]

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

Ex: While shopping , she spotted a beautiful leather handbag that caught her eye immediately .
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phone
[noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: Before the advent of smartphones , landline phones were more common .
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the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the slippery conditions .
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strap
[noun]

a narrow piece of cloth, leather, etc. used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something

Ex: She secured the strap of the camera around her neck before heading out to take photos .
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subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.
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to grab
[Verb]

to take someone or something suddenly or violently

Ex: The coach grabbed the player by the jersey and pulled him aside for a private conversation .
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to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

Ex: Hold on, I need to tie my shoelaces before we continue our walk .
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to lean
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to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

Ex: The teenager leaned on the fence, engrossed in a conversation with a friend.
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to pull
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to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: We should pull the curtains to let in more sunlight .
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to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

Ex: During the chaos of the riot , some protesters tried to run away from the tear gas .
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to smash
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to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

Ex: The cyclist smashed his bike into the parked car , causing significant damage to both vehicles .
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to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings .
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people
[noun]

a group of humans

Ex: The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the victory .
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beard
[noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .
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curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
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straight
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .
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wavy
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(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .
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earring
[noun]

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

Ex: The actress dazzled on the red carpet with her stunning gold earrings.
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eyebrow
[noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: She used a small brush to comb her eyebrows into shape .
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necklace
[noun]

a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration

Ex: The store offered a wide variety of beaded necklaces.
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plait
[noun]

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

Ex: She secured the plait with a simple elastic band .
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ponytail
[noun]

a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled away from the face and gathered at the back of the head, secured in a way that hangs loosely

Ex: The hairdresser created a sleek ponytail for the formal event .
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dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

Ex: The sunglasses had a cool design with mirrored lenses .
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scarf
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a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: The scarf she wore had a beautiful pattern that matched her dress .
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hair
[noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .
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accessory
[noun]

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of fashion accessories, including belts , scarves , and hats .
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both
[Adjective]

referring to two things together

Ex: He can speak both Spanish and French, making him an asset in international business meetings.
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the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Ex: He could n't see any difference between the two paintings ; they looked identical to him .
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to show
[Verb]

to make something visible or noticeable

Ex: You need to show them your ID to pass the security checkpoint .
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theme
[noun]

the topic or idea that is being discussed

Ex: The report focused on the theme of innovation in technology .
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mustache
[noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .
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