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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7H

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7H in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "collision", "diversion", "gridlock", etc.

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travel
[noun]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

Ex: They took a break from their busy lives to enjoy some travel through Europe .
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problem
[noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: There was a problem with the delivery , and the package did n't arrive on time .
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the act of stopping a planned event from happening or an order for something from being completed

Ex: The theater issued a full refund following the cancellation of the play.
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collision
[noun]

an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

Ex: There was a minor collision in the parking lot when two cars backed into each other .
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a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.
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delay
[noun]

the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time

Ex: The heavy rain caused a delay in the construction work , pushing the deadline further .
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diversion
[noun]

a change in the normal route or path, often due to roadworks, accidents, or other disruptions

Ex: There was a diversion on the motorway , causing significant delays during rush hour .
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industrial
[Adjective]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

Ex: Industrial design focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .
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action
[noun]

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

Ex: A quick action by the lifeguard saved the swimmer from drowning .
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lost
[Adjective]

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

Ex: He felt lost after moving to a new city, struggling to find his way around and make new friends.
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luggage
[noun]

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

Ex: The luggage carousel was crowded with travelers waiting for their bags.
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gridlock
[noun]

a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible

Ex: It ’s difficult to navigate through the city during peak hours because of the constant gridlock.
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mechanical
[Adjective]

involving or related to machines, engines, or tools

Ex: His mechanical skills helped him fix the broken lawnmower in no time .
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fault
[noun]

a flaw, defect, or imperfection in a physical object or machine

Ex: A fault in the pipe caused the leak .
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to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

Ex: The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute .
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pileup
[noun]

a collision or accident in which several vehicles or objects crash into each other in quick succession

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to cause a sudden loss of air or pressure in something, such as a tire or inflatable object

Ex: The sharp rock punctured the inflatable kayak , causing it to deflate .
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the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: We had to navigate through road works to reach the restaurant, but it was worth it for the delicious food.
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security
[noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

Ex: National security measures were increased in response to the recent threats.
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alert
[noun]

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

Ex: The weather service sends alerts before severe storms .
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tailback
[noun]

a long line of vehicles or people waiting or moving slowly, typically due to traffic congestion or a blockage

Ex: We sat in a tailback for almost half an hour before the road cleared .
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instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

Ex: As the helicopter ascended , it encountered turbulence, causing the ride to feel more exhilarating than anticipated .
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to board
[Verb]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .
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to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: Despite her interest in the project , she had to decline the invitation to join the committee due to her already busy schedule .
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to depart
[Verb]

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

Ex: Students gathered at the bus stop , ready to depart for their field trip to the science museum .
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to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: As the disease progresses , symptoms may develop in more severe forms .
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to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Artists endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .
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to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Ex: They experienced a power outage during the storm .
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to locate
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to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: She used GPS to locate the nearest gas station .
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to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .
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to remove something from a specific location or situation

Ex: The archaeologists carefully withdrew the artifacts from the excavation site for further analysis .
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