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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "evocation", "reminisce", "blot out", etc.

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memory
memory
[noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: She relied on her memory to recall the lyrics to her favorite songs during karaoke night. 
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to [take] a (stroll|trip|walk) down memory lane

to talk or write about one's enjoyable previous experiences

Ex: During the reunion, we took a stroll down memory lane and laughed about our school days. 
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to flood back

to return in large numbers or with force, often in a sudden and overwhelming manner

Ex: With the ceasefire in place, residents started to flood back to their war-torn town. 
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to [have] a (memory|mind|head|brain) like a sieve

to often forget things due to one's exceptionally poor memory

Ex: I have a memory like a sieve; I forgot my keys again. 
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to [jog] {one's} memory

to help someone remember something they forgot

Ex: Maybe this photo will jog your memory. 
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by heart
by heart
[phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: She learned the poem by heart. 
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to [rack] {one's} [brain]

to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

Ex: I racked my brain, but I still couldn't remember his name. 
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to [ring] a bell

to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something

Ex: Her name rings a bell, but I can't remember where I heard it. 
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to take back

to remind someone of the the past

Ex: The taste of the dish took her back to her childhood home. 
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to remember

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about? 
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to forget
to forget
[Verb]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: It's easy to forget passwords, so it's essential to use a secure system. 
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to blot out

to cover something so that it becomes difficult or impossible to see

Ex: The bright headlights blotted out the road signs at night. 
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to evoke
to evoke
[Verb]

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

Ex: The painting was carefully crafted to evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding viewers of their childhood. 
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to recall
to recall
[Verb]

to bring back something from the memory

Ex: She could recall the details of the conversation with remarkable clarity. 
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to remind
to remind
[Verb]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: The manager regularly reminds employees of upcoming deadlines. 
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to reminisce

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

Ex: During the family reunion, they spent hours reminiscing about their childhood adventures. 
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to suppress

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

Ex: As the crowd grew, the authorities decided to suppress the protest before it could escalate further. 
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mind
mind
[noun]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

Ex: She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles. 
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nostalgia
nostalgia
[noun]

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

Ex: The smell of freshly baked cookies filled her with nostalgia for her grandmother's kitchen. 
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recollection

the act or process of remembering or recalling past events, experiences, or information

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evocation
evocation
[noun]

the act of bringing an image, memory, or feeling to one’s mind

Ex: The painting’s rich colors were a perfect evocation of a peaceful summer afternoon. 
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lasting
lasting
[Adjective]

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

Ex: The effects of the medication were lasting, providing relief for several hours after taking it. 
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unforgettable
unforgettable
[Adjective]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

Ex: Their wedding day was an unforgettable celebration filled with love and joy. 
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