Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9F in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "width", "dimension", ""shallow, etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate

a standard quantity used to express or measure a physical quantity or property such as length, mass, time, etc.

Ex: The unit of measurement for speed is kilometers per hour ( km / h ) .
inch [noun]

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

Ex: The doctor said the cut was less than an inch deep .
width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .
wide [adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The field was wide , providing plenty of space for the children to play .
length [noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough .
long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex:
depth [noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The swimming pool 's depth was measured at eight feet , ensuring safety for diving .
deep [adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The hole they dug in the garden was deep enough to plant the tree securely .
high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .
tall [adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: The tall woman gracefully walked down the runway .
low [adjective]

not extending far upward

Ex: The cottage had a low roof covered in moss .
narrow [adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge , with steep cliffs on either side .
shallow [adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The dish should be baked in a shallow pan to ensure even cooking .
short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
thick [adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The walls of the fortress were thick , offering protection against enemy attacks .
thin [adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: The crust of the pizza was thin , crispy , and delicious .
lake [noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: The mountain 's reflection in the lake was stunning .
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 .
person [noun]

one human

Ex: The organization is committed to promoting equality and fairness for every person .

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: The artist 's sculptures seemed to defy conventional dimensions , playing with space and form in unexpected ways .

a unit of measuring length equal to one thousandth of a meter

Ex: The precision instrument can measure distances accurate to millimeters .

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The river stretches for 200 kilometers before reaching the ocean .

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters .
foot [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The depth of the swimming pool is 5 feet .