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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
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

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

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

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

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

Ex: Ceramic is are ideal for making durable, long-lasting products.
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concrete
concrete
[noun]

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

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .
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copper
copper
[noun]

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

Ex: In telecommunications , copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .
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glass
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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gold
gold
[noun]

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

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .
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iron
iron
[noun]

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

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .
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leather
leather
[noun]

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

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

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

Ex: This stretchy nylon fabric is ideal for activewear like leggings .
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paper
paper
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.
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rubber
rubber
[noun]

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

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.
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steel
steel
[noun]

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

Ex: The ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea .
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stone
stone
[noun]

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

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .
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wood
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 the wood to build a fire .
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stash
stash
[noun]

an amount of something that is kept hidden

Ex: They found a stash of books in the attic .
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sandal
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 beaded sandals were handmade by a local artisan .
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table tennis door

a foldable door that can be transformed into a makeshift ping pong table

Ex: The table tennis door requires proper care to avoid scratches.
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mains power

the electricity supply that is distributed to households, businesses, and other facilities through power grids and transmission lines

Ex: The device needs to be plugged into mains power to operate .
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battery-powered
battery-powered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The remote control is battery-powered and requires two AA batteries .
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solar power

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

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

the outer form or edges of something or someone

Ex: As the sun set , shadows cast by the mountains created intriguing shapes on the valley floor .
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power
power
[noun]

(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 its power output .
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The plane flew straight over the mountains , maintaining its course .
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curved
curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The cat stretched out in a curved position , resembling the letter " C " .
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rectangular
rectangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

Ex: The building had large rectangular windows to let in more light .
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spherical
spherical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The students were fascinated by how spherical geometry explains the curvature of the Earth.
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square
square
[noun]

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Ex: The tablecloth on the dining table had a beautiful square pattern.
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triangular
triangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: The tent had a triangular opening at the front .
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circular
circular
[Adjective]

having a shape like a circle

Ex: The circular rug added a touch of elegance to the living room , complementing the curved furniture .
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cordless
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

Ex: He prefers using a cordless keyboard for his computer setup .
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rechargeable
rechargeable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His bike lights are rechargeable via a USB cable .
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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.
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glass
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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wheel
wheel
[noun]

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

Ex: The driver lost control of the wheel on the icy road .
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a greater than average height

Ex: The long basketball player easily reached the hoop without jumping .
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handle
handle
[noun]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

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base
base
[noun]

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

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lid
lid
[noun]

the removable cover at the top of a container

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

to push a thing tightly against something else

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

to receive or come to have something

Ex: The children got toys from their grandparents .
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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to post
to post
[Verb]

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

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

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

Ex: They came to the park to play soccer.
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aluminum
aluminum
[noun]

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

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