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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
travel
[noun]

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

Ex: Travel to foreign countries can be an eye-opening experience. 
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problem
problem
[noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people. 
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cancelation

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

Ex: The flight faced a cancelation due to severe weather conditions. 
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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: The collision between the two cars resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. 
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congestion

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

Ex: There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour. 
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delay
delay
[noun]

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

Ex: The train's delay made us miss our connecting flight. 
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diversion
diversion
[noun]

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

Ex: The road was closed, and we had to take a diversion through the countryside. 
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industrial
industrial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The city's economy thrived due to its industrial base, which included manufacturing plants and factories. 
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action
action
[noun]

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

Ex: The team took immediate action to address the client’s concerns. 
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lost
lost
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I realized my wallet was lost when I couldn't find it at the coffee shop after paying for my drink. 
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luggage
luggage
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed her luggage the night before her early morning flight. 
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gridlock
gridlock
[noun]

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

Ex: The city center was in complete gridlock after the accident blocked all lanes. 
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mechanical
mechanical
[Adjective]

involving or related to machines, engines, or tools

Ex: He works as a mechanical engineer, designing complex machines for the automotive industry. 
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fault
fault
[noun]

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

Ex: The laptop stopped working due to a manufacturing fault. 
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to overcrowd

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

Ex: We chose to leave the theme park early because the crowds overcrowded the main attractions. 
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pileup
pileup
[noun]

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

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to puncture

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

Ex: A nail on the road punctured the tire, causing a flat. 
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road works

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: The road works caused significant delays during the morning commute, so I decided to take an alternate route. 
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security
security
[noun]

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

Ex: The new alarm system improved the security of their home significantly. 
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alert
alert
[noun]

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

Ex: The storm alert advised residents to stay indoors. 
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tailback
tailback
[noun]

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

Ex: There was a tailback of cars on the motorway after the accident. 
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turbulence

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

Ex: The pilot warned the passengers to fasten their seatbelts as the plane entered an area of turbulence. 
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to board
to board
[Verb]

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

Ex: Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows. 
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to decline

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: She had to decline the job offer because it required relocating to a different city. 
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to depart
to depart
[Verb]

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

Ex: The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM. 
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to develop

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company. 
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to endeavor

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

Ex: Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community. 
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to experience

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

Ex: Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures. 
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: Using GPS coordinates, they were able to locate the missing hiker in the dense forest. 
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to purchase

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

Ex: Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires. 
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to require

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

Ex: Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics. 
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to withdraw

to remove something from a specific location or situation

Ex: After the storm passed, the city workers began to withdraw fallen branches from the road. 
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