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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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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

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

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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to drip
to drip
[Verb]

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

Ex: Candle wax dripped down the side of the candle as it burned. 
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to leak
to leak
[Verb]

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

Ex: Despite efforts to contain it, the toxic waste continued to leak from the damaged storage tank. 
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to look up

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

Ex: I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up. 
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phone book

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

Ex: I looked up his number in the phone book. 
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plumber
plumber
[noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen, stopping the constant drip. 
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities. 
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finally
finally
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Despite numerous setbacks, they finally completed the construction of their dream house. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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only
only
[Adverb]

with anyone or anything else excluded

Ex: She eats only apples. 
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting. 
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques. 
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view
view
[noun]

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

Ex: It's my view that we should postpone the meeting. 
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damaged
damaged
[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: The damaged car had dents and scratches from the accident. 
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injured
injured
[Adjective]

physically harmed or wounded

Ex: The injured athlete was taken off the field on a stretcher after a collision with another player. 
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to kill
to kill
[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food. 
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to collide

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

Ex: The two cars collided at the intersection, resulting in a minor accident. 
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to crash
to crash
[Verb]

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

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and crashed into the back of the car ahead. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
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to control

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

Ex: The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction. 
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to knock down

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

Ex: The boxer knocked down his opponent with a powerful uppercut. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
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whiplash
whiplash
[noun]

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

Ex: He suffered from whiplash after the rear-end collision. 
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to breathalyze

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

Ex: The police officer asked him to breathalyze after suspecting he was driving under the influence. 
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to swerve
to swerve
[Verb]

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

Ex: The driver had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting a deer that unexpectedly crossed the road. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: The movie was pretty good, though the ending felt rushed. 
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to skid
to skid
[Verb]

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

Ex: The car began to skid on the icy road. 
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