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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
unit of measurement

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 length in the metric system is the meter. 
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inch
inch
[noun]

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

Ex: The nail was just an inch long, but it was enough to puncture the tire. 
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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length
length
[noun]

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

Ex: What is the length of the hallway? 
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long
long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
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tall
tall
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport. 
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low
low
[Adjective]

not extending far upward

Ex: A low hedge bordered the pathway. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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shallow
shallow
[Adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head. 
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat. 
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: He had a small backpack that was easy to carry. 
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thick
thick
[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it. 
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thin
thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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box
box
[noun]

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

Ex: He placed the puzzle pieces back into the puzzle box. 
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person
person
[noun]

one human

Ex: As a responsible person, it is important to be mindful of our impact on the environment. 
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dimension
dimension
[noun]

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

Ex: The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. 
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millimeter

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

Ex: The diameter of the wire is measured in millimeters. 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

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

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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centimeter

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

Ex: The baby's height was measured in centimeters at the doctor's office. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the room is 15 feet. 
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