Four Corners 2 - Unit 3 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 Lesson A in the Four Corners 2 coursebook, such as "shine", "dry season", "fairly", etc.

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Four Corners 2
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .
hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .
warm [adjective]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park .
to shine [verb]

(of the sun) to produce and direct light

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spring [noun]

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

Ex: The birds start building their nests in the spring .
summer [noun]

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

Ex: I love going for bike rides and feeling the warm summer breeze on my face .
fall [noun]

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees

Ex: In fall , you can see squirrels gathering nuts to store for the winter .
winter [noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: Winter brings a peaceful silence , especially after a fresh snowfall .
season [noun]

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

Ex: The season of fall is a beautiful time to take nature walks and see colorful leaves .
dry [adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun .

the time of the year when a region experiences frequent or heavy rainfall

Ex: Roads become muddy during the rainy season in the countryside .

a season during which there is no rain

Ex: People prepare for the dry season by conserving water and harvesting rainwater .
fairly [adverb]

more than average, but not too much

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano .
quite [adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: She 's quite talented in painting .
a bit [adverb]

to a small extent or degree

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but [conjunction]

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

Ex: The cat is adorable , but it can be mischievous at times .
flower [noun]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Ex: The petals of the flower were delicate and soft to the touch .

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

Ex: The beach is a popular destination for windsurfing , thanks to its consistent winds and calm waters .
at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .
late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .
million [numeral]

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

Ex: She discovered a rare stamp in her collection that was valued at over a million dollars .

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Ex: The butterfly landed on my hand for a brief moment before taking flight again .

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .
extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .
weather [noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .
cloudy [adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset .
rainy [adjective]

having frequent or persistent rainfall

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snowy [adjective]

‌(of a period of time or weather) having or bringing snow

Ex: The forecast warns of a snowy week ahead , so residents should be careful on the roads .
sunny [adjective]

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunny day encouraged us to go for a bike ride .
windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever .
to snow [verb]

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small and soft ice crystals

Ex: It snowed all night , and we woke up to a winter wonderland .
very [adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: She was very excited to start her new job .
really [adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: She 's really good at chess .
pretty [adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: It was pretty late when they finally got home .
somewhat [adverb]

to a moderate degree or extent

Ex: She looked somewhat tired after the long trip .
a little [adverb]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

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very much [adverb]

used to emphasize the intensity or extent of something

Ex: The effort put into the design is very much evident .