Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2F in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "all along", "crossroad", "time-consuming", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
across [preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: The bakery is located just across the street .
all along [adverb]

from the beginning or continuously throughout a period of time

Ex: The solution to the problem was evident all along .
all over [adverb]

covering a wide area or present in many locations

Ex:
below [preposition]

in a position beneath or underneath

Ex: The roots grow below the soil .
beside [preposition]

next to and at the side of something or someone

Ex: The bookshelf stood beside the desk in the study .
by [preposition]

used to indicate the person or entity performing an action

Ex: The car was repaired by a skilled mechanic .
at [preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: The event is scheduled at 3:15 PM .
among [preposition]

in the center of or surrounded by a group of things or people

Ex: The book lay forgotten among the clutter on the shelf , waiting to be rediscovered .
between [preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The restaurant is situated between the movie theater and the bookstore .
additive [adjective]

added to another substance or process, typically with the intention of enhancing or modifying it

Ex: The additive colors in the paint allow for a wider range of hues .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
box [noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: He used a tool storage box to organize his workshop .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
cupboard [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .
wall [noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting .
to turn [verb]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: As she cranked the handle , the music box 's tiny dancer began to turn .
right [noun]

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

Ex: Turn to your right at the intersection .
opposite [adjective]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Ex: She pointed to the opposite corner of the room .
in front of [preposition]

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

Ex: He always feels nervous speaking in front of a large audience , but he knows it ’s important for his career .
on [preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: She gave birth on Christmas Day .
in [preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: I 'll give you an answer in a few hours .
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 .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
exhausting [adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting .
time-consuming [adjective]

(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

Ex: She found the paperwork to be time-consuming and tedious , often taking up her entire day .
healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .