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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "interplanetary", "ascension", "hurtle", etc.

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shift
[noun]

the action of changing the position or location of something, typically by moving it from one place to another

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alien
[noun]

a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets

Ex: alien landed in the field , its long limbs and glowing eyes striking terror in the onlookers .
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invasion
[noun]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

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global
[Adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

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pandemic
[noun]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

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interplanetary
[Adjective]

existing or occurring between planets

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collision
[noun]

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

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robot
[noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

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ascension
[noun]

the act of moving or rising upwards

Ex: The crowd cheered as the rocketascension into the sky began , signaling the start of the mission .
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pole
[noun]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

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supervolcanic
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(of a volcano) capable of producing an extreme volcanic eruption

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eruption
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the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

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asteroid
[noun]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

Ex: asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .
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impact
[noun]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

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nuclear
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describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

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holocaust
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a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction

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to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

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to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: The pilot knew that the malfunctioning spelled disaster for the flight .
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to make something explode

Ex: detonated the charges to create a new tunnel for the subway .
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to hurtle
[Verb]

to move with speed and intensity

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to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

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to slam
[Verb]

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

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to wreak
[Verb]

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

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havoc
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a state of widespread chaos, confusion, or destruction

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to entirely remove something

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to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

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used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor

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used to suggest that not knowing certain information can be preferable to facing it, particularly when it is unpleasant or burdensome

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used to imply that being informed or aware of a potential danger or problem in advance allows one to be better prepared to deal with it

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time will tell
[sentence]

used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

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used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

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used to imply that it is better to hold onto something you already have for sure, rather than risking it for the possibility of getting more in the future

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used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

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used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

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used to imply that it is better to address a problem or make a small repair early on, rather than waiting and allowing the problem to become more serious and difficult to fix later

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

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used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

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