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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: Alzheimer 's disease can affect memory and cognitive functions .
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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 family reunion, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the park where we used to play as kids.
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to flood back

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

Ex: While the pandemic was gradually subsiding , travelers were flooding back to popular destinations .
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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: Her head is like a sieve when it comes to important details; she always forgets deadlines.
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to [jog] {one's} memory

to help someone remember something they forgot

Ex: She tried to jog his memory by describing the event in detail.
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by heart
by heart
[phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew them 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: The scientists were wracking her brains trying to come up with a new theory to explain the data.
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to [ring] a bell

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

Ex: I mentioned the movie title to him, and it immediately rang a bell, triggering his memory of watching it years ago.
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to take back

to remind someone of the the past

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.
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to remember

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

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .
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to forget
to forget
[Verb]

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

Ex: He will never forget the kindness you showed him .
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to blot out

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

Ex: During the eclipse, the moon partially blotted out the sun, creating a mesmerizing celestial event.
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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 vintage photographs on the wall served to evoke a sense of history and tradition in the small café .
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to recall
to recall
[Verb]

to bring back something from the memory

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability to recall past experiences .
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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: Right now , the colleague is actively reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .
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to reminisce

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

Ex: The siblings sat around the table and reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .
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to suppress

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

Ex: The military was called in to suppress the rebellion and restore order in the region .
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mind
mind
[noun]

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

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .
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nostalgia
nostalgia
[noun]

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

Ex: Nostalgia swept over her as she returned to her hometown after many years away .
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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 writer ’s description of the bustling market was an evocation of his time in the city .
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lasting
lasting
[Adjective]

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

Ex: The lasting beauty of the landscape left visitors in awe.
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unforgettable
unforgettable
[Adjective]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever .
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