Four Corners 2 "Unit 9 Lesson C" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 Lesson C in the Four Corners 2 coursebook, such as "determined", "admire", "poverty", etc.

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Four Corners 2
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
brave [adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters .
inspiring [adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex:
passionate [adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners .
intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .
talented [adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The team has several talented players this season .
caring [adjective]

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

Ex: He showed his caring side by volunteering at the local soup kitchen every weekend .
determined [adjective]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship , training rigorously .

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .
lawyer [noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .
for free [adverb]

at no cost to the person receiving something

Ex: The museum offers entry for free every first Sunday of the month .
during [preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .
war [noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The impact of war on civilians is often devastating , leading to displacement , injury , and loss .

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president signed the new legislation into law .
prize [noun]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island .

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: She enjoys classic literature , particularly the works of Shakespeare .
winner [noun]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

Ex: The judges will announce the winner of this case at 5 p.m.
novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .
to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .
against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .
poverty [noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .
poor [adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: The poor family lived in a small , rundown house .
to write [verb]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Ex: They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard .

to make something end

Ex: The team finished the race in first place .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
ago [adverb]

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

Ex: I finished reading that book a month ago .