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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Solutions - Advanced
shift [noun]

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

Ex: Can you shift your chair a bit to the left so I can see the presentation better?
alien [noun]

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

Ex: In the movie " Independence Day " , aliens invade Earth , causing a global crisis that humanity must unite to overcome .
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

Ex: The general oversaw the invasion plan , ensuring strategic deployment of troops .
global [adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The company operates on a global scale , with offices and operations in multiple countries .
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

Ex: Communication between Earth and Mars relies on interplanetary communication systems .

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

Ex: The collision of the two particles produced a burst of energy and new subatomic particles .
robot [noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

Ex: She programmed the robot to assist with household chores .

the act of moving or rising upwards

Ex: During the ascension of the sun , the entire landscape transformed into a golden hue .
pole [noun]

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

Ex: Due to the tilt of the Earth 's axis , the poles experience six months of daylight followed by six months of darkness each year .
supervolcanic [adjective]

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

Ex: A supervolcanic explosion could drastically change the global climate for years .
eruption [noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash .
asteroid [noun]

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

Ex: The asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs occurred approximately 66 million years ago .
impact [noun]

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

Ex: Social media has had a profound impact on how we communicate .
nuclear [adjective]

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

Ex: The threat of nuclear warfare has led to international peace agreements .

a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction

Ex: The floods created a holocaust of destruction , claiming homes and lives alike .

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

Ex: The comedian 's joke unleashed laughter across the entire audience .

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

Ex: The captain knew that the approaching storm spelled disaster for their ship .

to make something explode

Ex: He accidentally detonated the firework while setting it up .

to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere , creating a spectacular display as it burned up .

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

Ex: The rebels strategically planned to overthrow the dictator and bring about political change .
to slam [verb]

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

Ex: In a moment of anger , the player slammed the chess piece onto the board .
to wreak [verb]

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

Ex: The wildfire continued to spread , threatening to wreak devastation on the surrounding wilderness .
havoc [noun]

a state of widespread chaos, confusion, or destruction

Ex: The new policy changes brought havoc to the company ’s workflow .

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

Ex: The CEO 's son was born with a silver spoon in his mouth , and many employees believed he received preferential treatment within the company .

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

Ex: The team worked well because birds of a feather flock together and they all had the same goals .

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

Ex: Ignorance is bliss , and maybe that ’s why she was n’t upset by the bad news .

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

Ex: She felt better prepared for the exam after receiving some tips forewarned is forearmed .
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

Ex: It ’s strange , but it takes all sorts to make a world , and that ’s what makes life interesting .

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

Ex: The old saying " a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush " kept her from quitting her stable job .

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

Ex: She did n’t want to involve too many people , knowing that too many cooks spoil the broth .

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

Ex: I told her to take a day off ; all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy .

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

Ex: A small repair now will save a lot of time later ; remember , a stitch in time saves nine .

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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm , which is why he always gets the best opportunities .

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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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

Ex: When dealing with important financial arrangements , it is imperative that you do not count your chickens before they are hatched .