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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Culture 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Culture 8 in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "deerstalker", "arrogant", "cynical", etc.

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coat
[noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: She wrapped her coat tightly around herself to stay warm .
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hat
[noun]

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

Ex: She used to wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect her face from the sun .
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a type of hat with two visors, one in front and one in back, traditionally worn for hunting

Ex: The deerstalker was part of his costume for the Sherlock Holmes play .
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a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

Ex: The jeweler relied on a magnifying glass to appraise the intricate designs on the ring .
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pipe
[noun]

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to smoke tobacco or other substances

Ex: The store carried a variety of pipes made from different materials .
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all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .
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arrogant
[Adjective]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .
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brave
[Adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: The brave doctor performed the risky surgery with steady hands , saving the patient 's life .
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cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink refreshingly cold.
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confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .
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curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .
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cynical
[Adjective]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

Ex: He approached every new opportunity with a cynical attitude , expecting to be let down .
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easily
[Adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: The team won the match easily.
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bored
[Adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

Ex: He felt bored during the long , slow lecture .
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imaginative
[Adjective]

displaying or having creativity or originality

Ex: He has an imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .
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intelligent
[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .
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logical
[Adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: They made a logical decision based on the data , avoiding emotional bias in their choice .
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observant
[Adjective]

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

Ex: The observant teacher recognized the signs of distress in a student and offered support before the situation escalated .
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proud
[Adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon .
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stubborn
[Adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .
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unemotional
[Adjective]

showing no visible signs of feelings

Ex: The speaker ’s unemotional tone failed to engage the audience .
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unsympathetic
[Adjective]

feeling or displaying no compassion

Ex: It ’s hard to work with someone who is so unsympathetic.
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vain
[Adjective]

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

Ex: She was so vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror , obsessing over her appearance .
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to analyze someone or something in detail

Ex: He carefully examined the map before setting out on his journey .
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