Solutions Intermediate "Unit 4 - 4E" Vocabulary

cliff

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an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

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They stood at the edge of the cliff, taking in the breathtaking view.

The lighthouse was perched precariously on the top of the cliff.

glass

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

What is a "glass"?

A glass, in the context of drinkware, is a container used for serving various beverages, including water, juice, soda, cocktails, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It is typically made of transparent or translucent material, such as glass or crystal, allowing the contents to be visible. Glasses come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and designs, each suited for different types of drinks and occasions. They may have stems and bases, or they may be stemless, depending on the style and functionality.

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metal

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a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

What is "metal"?

Metal refers to a class of elements characterized by their usually solid and hard nature, as well as their ability to conduct heat and electricity. Metals typically have a shiny appearance, are able to be stretched, bent, hammered, or pressed into different shapes without breaking, and are found in various forms, such as gold, silver, copper, iron, aluminum, and zinc. They are widely used in manufacturing, construction, and various industries due to their strength, durability, and conductivity properties. Metals play a crucial role in modern society, serving as essential materials for building infrastructure, producing machinery and tools, and creating countless consumer products.

the ocean

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the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

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rock

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a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

view

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a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

measurement

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the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

suggestion

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the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

housework

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regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

sound

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anything that we can hear

silence

mess

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a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

damage

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physical harm done to something

announcement

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an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

What is an "announcement"?

An announcement is a public statement or notice that provides important information or updates about an event, decision, or development. It is intended to inform a specific audience or the general public about something significant, such as a new policy, upcoming event, or change in status. Announcements are often made through various channels, including newspapers, websites, social media, or public gatherings, and are meant to ensure that the information reaches those who need to know.

cooking

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the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

mistake

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an act or opinion that is wrong

choice

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an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

difference

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the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

sameness

modern

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related to the most recent time or to the present time

nonmodern

spectacular

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extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

unique

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unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

spacious

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(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

to drink

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to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

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transitive

to eat

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to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

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to take a picture

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/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/

Collocation

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

to make

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(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

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to do one's best

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/dˈuː wˈʌnz bˈɛst/

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

to do

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(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

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research

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/ˈriːˌsɜrʧ/ , /rɪˈsɜrʧ/

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

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