Four Corners 2 - Unit 5 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 Lesson D in the Four Corners 2 coursebook, such as "communicate", "stressed", "journal", etc.

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Four Corners 2

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

Ex: He is communicating with colleagues through instant messaging .

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: The athlete breathes rhythmically during the warm-up exercises .
laugh [noun]

the sound produced when someone is laughing

organized [adjective]

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

Ex: He became more organized after learning how to use a planner .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
stressed [adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: The constant deadlines made her feel stressed and overwhelmed .
energy [noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: I need a cup of coffee to boost my energy .
to push [verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table .
slowly [adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand .
deeply [adverb]

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

Ex: He felt deeply ashamed of his actions .
to begin [verb]

to do or experience the first part of something

Ex: He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group .
habit [noun]

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

Ex: His habit of checking his phone constantly can be distracting .
often [adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: The library is often quiet during weekdays .
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .
funny [adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: I read a funny comic strip in the newspaper this morning .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
joke [noun]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

Ex: The comedian 's joke about the airplane food had the audience in stitches .
silly [adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: The kids were being silly , running around the playground and laughing .
laughter [noun]

the action of laughing or the sound it makes

Ex: The children 's laughter echoed through the playground as they played .
best [adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: His remarkable skills and dedication earned him the award for the best employee of the month .
medicine [noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The pharmacist explained how to use the medicine properly .
list [noun]

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

Ex: The library had a list of recommended books for summer reading .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
right away [adverb]

quickly and without hesitation

Ex: The customer 's concern was addressed right away for immediate resolution .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .

to make oneself neat or clean

Ex: The environmental activists are urging residents to help clean up local parks and green spaces .
space [noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: We reserved a space in the parking lot for our guests arriving later .
same [adjective]

like another thing or person in every way

Ex: They both have the same taste in music .
right [noun]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

Ex: She fought for her right to receive equal pay for equal work .

to move from a standing position to a sitting position

Ex: The teacher asked the students to sit down so that the lesson could begin .
break [noun]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

Ex: My favorite time of day is the evening break on the balcony .

to no longer be able to be seen

Ex: The stains have disappeared after using a specialized cleaner .
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex:
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
bicycle [noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle .
aerobics [noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: After a few weeks of regular aerobics , she noticed increased stamina and energy levels .

to pull or raise something upward, often suddenly or with effort

Ex: The athlete paused to hike up his socks before running again .
mountain [noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys .

to be important or have a great effect on someone or something

Ex: The details of the contract negotiation will matter during the final decision-making process .
inside [adverb]

in or into a room, building, etc.

Ex:
to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .
to talk [verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: Let 's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project .

someone who is related to us by blood, marriage, or adoption, such as a parent, sibling, grandparent, or cousin

Ex: He called a family member for advice about his job .
journal [noun]

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

Ex: He found an old journal from his school days .
for a while [phrase]

for a period of time, usually suggesting that the duration of the time is temporary or not permanent

Ex: The rain stopped for a while , but it started again soon after .