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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Solutions - Advanced
travel
travel [noun]

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

Ex: He spends a lot of his work time on travel between cities .
problem
problem [noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle .
cancelation
cancelation [noun]

the act of stopping a planned event from happening or an order for something from being completed

Ex: I received a notification about the cancelation of my reservation at the restaurant .
collision
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: He was injured in a collision when his bike hit a parked car .
congestion
congestion [noun]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: The road was completely blocked due to congestion from an accident .
delay
delay [noun]

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

Ex: The delay in the project ’s completion caused frustration among the team members .
diversion
diversion [noun]

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

Ex: Due to the construction on the main road , we had to follow a diversion for several miles .
industrial
industrial [adjective]

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

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality .
action
action [noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers were ready for action as soon as the orders were given .
lost
lost [adjective]

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

Ex:
luggage
luggage [noun]

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

Ex: They bought new luggage for their overseas vacation .
gridlock
gridlock [noun]

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

Ex: Rush hour traffic led to gridlock on the freeway , and we were stuck for miles .
mechanical
mechanical [adjective]

involving or related to machines, engines, or tools

Ex: Mechanical failure caused the equipment to stop working during the experiment .
fault
fault [noun]

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

Ex: The watch had a minor fault in its mechanism .
to overcrowd
to overcrowd [verb]

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

Ex: Tourists overcrowd the beach during the holiday weekend , making it hard to relax .
pileup
pileup [noun]

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

to puncture
to puncture [verb]

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

Ex: She accidentally punctured the inflatable pool toy with a sharp stick , causing it to lose air .
road works
road works [noun]

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: The local council announced that the road works would improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists .
security
security [noun]

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

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats .
alert
alert [noun]

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

Ex: Health officials issued an alert about contaminated water .
tailback
tailback [noun]

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

Ex: Due to the roadworks , we encountered a long tailback on our way to the airport .
turbulence
turbulence [noun]

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

Ex: Scientists study turbulence in fluid dynamics to better understand how it affects everything from aircraft design to weather patterns .
to board
to board [verb]

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

Ex: The cruise ship 's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely .
to decline
to decline [verb]

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: He politely declined the invitation to attend the conference , explaining that he had prior commitments .
to depart
to depart [verb]

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

Ex: Passengers are kindly requested to be at the airport two hours before their flights are set to depart .
to develop
to develop [verb]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .
to endeavor
to endeavor [verb]

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Entrepreneurs often endeavor to launch successful businesses through strategic planning .
to experience
to experience [verb]

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Ex: It 's essential to experience failure to truly appreciate success .
to locate
to locate [verb]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: They recently located the source of the strange noise coming from the basement .
to purchase
to purchase [verb]

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: The company decided to purchase new equipment to improve its manufacturing processes .
to require
to require [verb]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .
to withdraw
to withdraw [verb]

to remove something from a specific location or situation

Ex: He carefully withdrew the painting from its frame to examine the signature on the back .
Solutions - Advanced
Introduction - IA Unit 1 - 1A Unit 1 - 1C Unit 1 - 1E
Unit 1 - 1F Unit 1 - 1H Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1 Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2
Unit 2 - 2C Unit 2 - 2E Unit 2 - 2F Unit 2 - 2H
Unit 3 - 3A Unit 3 - 3B Unit 3 - 3C Unit 3 - 3E
Unit 3 - 3F Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1 Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2 Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4E Unit 4 - 4F Unit 4 - 4G Unit 4 - 4H
Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1 Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2 Unit 5 - 5C Unit 5 - 5F
Unit 5 - 5G Unit 5 - 5H Unit 6 - 6A Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C Unit 6 - 6E Unit 6 - 6F Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1
Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2 Unit 7 - 7C Unit 7 - 7F Unit 7 - 7G
Unit 7 - 7H Unit 8 - 8A Unit 8 - 8C Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F Unit 9 - 9A Unit 9 - 9C Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 9 - 9E Unit 9 - 9F Unit 9 - 9G