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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "construction", "leather", "nylon", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Glass is a material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
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cardboard
[noun]

a thick and stiff type of paper material that is often used for packaging and making boxes

Ex: They recycled the cardboard after unpacking the shipment .
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ceramic
[noun]

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

Ex: The artist molded ceramic into a delicate sculpture .
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concrete
[noun]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

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copper
[noun]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

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glass
[noun]

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

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gold
[noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

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iron
[noun]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

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leather
[noun]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

Ex: After years of use , leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .
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paper
[noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The printer ran out paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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plastic
[noun]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

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rubber
[noun]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

Ex: The playground surface was covered with a layer of rubber to prevent injuries .
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steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

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stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

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wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: They used wood to build a fire .
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stash
[noun]

an amount of something that is kept hidden

Ex: They found stash of books in the attic .
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sandal
[noun]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

Ex: The colorful sandals were handmade by a local artisan .
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a foldable door that can be transformed into a makeshift ping pong table

Ex: table tennis door requires proper care to avoid scratches .
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the electricity supply that is distributed to households, businesses, and other facilities through power grids and transmission lines

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battery-powered
[Adjective]

using a battery as the main source of energy to operate a device or equipment

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energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

Ex: The company specializes in solar power systems for households .
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shape
[noun]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

Ex: As the sun set , shadows cast by the mountains created shapes on the valley floor .
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power
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(physics) the measure of the rate at which work is done, and is typically measured in watts, which are equivalent to joules per second

Ex: The efficiency of the solar panel is determined by power output .
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straight
[Adverb]

in a manner that is not curved

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curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

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rectangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

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spherical
[Adjective]

pertaining to the shape of a sphere, especially in geometric or physical contexts

Ex: The scientist spherical coordinates for the calculation .
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square
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a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Ex: The game board was divided squares for playing chess .
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triangular
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shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

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circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

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cordless
[Adjective]

(of adevice or equipment) not connected to a power source by a cord or cable, and instead uses a battery or other means of power

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rechargeable
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(of a battery or device) capable of being supplied with electrical power again

Ex: His bike lights rechargeable via a USB cable .
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the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

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glass
[noun]

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

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wheel
[noun]

a round object attached to a vehicle from its center, which allows a person can move the vehicle in different directions

Ex: The captain instructed the crew to hoist the sails and set the ship in motion by turning the shipwheel.
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long
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a greater than average height

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lid
[noun]

the removable cover at the top of a container

Ex: She accidentally dropped lid, making a loud clatter on the kitchen floor .
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to press
[Verb]

to push a thing tightly against something else

Ex: The pressed her hand against the window to feel the raindrops .
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to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

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to post
[Verb]

to publish, display, or make available online or in a physical location for others to see or read

Ex: The theater post the schedule of upcoming performances on its marquee for passersby to see .
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to come
[Verb]

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

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aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The bicycle frame is made aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .
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