Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8G in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "leak", "swerve", "collide", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
ceiling [noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak .
to drip [verb]

(particularly of water) to fall in small amounts of droplets

Ex: Raindrops dripped from the leaves after the storm had passed .
to leak [verb]

(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure

Ex: Gas leaked from the broken pipe , creating a dangerous situation .

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Ex:

a book containing a list of telephone numbers for a particular area or group of people, arranged alphabetically

Ex: The phone book used to be delivered to homes every year .
plumber [noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber installed new pipes during the renovation of the bathroom .

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions .
finally [adverb]

after a long time, usually when there has been some difficulty

Ex: The bus was delayed , but it finally arrived at the station just in time .
idea [noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Let 's brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for the marketing campaign .
only [adverb]

with anyone or anything else excluded

Ex: He speaks only Spanish .
reason [noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students .
simple [adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The task was simple to complete ; it did n't require any specialized skills .
view [noun]

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

Ex: He shared his view on the new legislation .
damaged [adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: She felt emotionally damaged after the breakup .
injured [adjective]

physically harmed or wounded

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to kill [verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The murderer used a weapon to kill his victim .

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

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to crash [verb]

to collide violently, especially involving a vehicle, resulting in damage or injury

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to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to guide and control your child 's behavior .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .
whiplash [noun]

a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking motion, usually from a car accident

Ex: After the accident , she experienced severe whiplash and had trouble turning her head .

to administer a breath test to determine the level of alcohol in someone's bloodstream

Ex: The officer breathalyzed the driver after the accident .

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

Ex: The quick-thinking skateboarder had to swerve to avoid colliding with a pedestrian .
pretty [adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: It was pretty late when they finally got home .
to skid [verb]

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

Ex: The truck skidded dangerously as it approached the intersection .