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Four Corners 2 - Unit 12 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 Lesson D in the Four Corners 2 coursebook, such as "inspiration", "almost", "competitor", etc.

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dream
dream
[noun]

a wish or a cherished desire, particularly one that is difficult to fulfill

Ex: Her dream of becoming a world-renowned artist kept her motivated despite the challenges. 
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inspiration

something created through original thought and effort

Ex: The novel was an inspiration shaped by years of experience. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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to try
to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy. 
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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: As a fan of history, he enjoys reading about different time periods. 
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skier
skier
[noun]

a person who participates in the sport of skiing, which involves sliding downhill on snow using skis attached to boots

Ex: The skier glided effortlessly down the steep slope. 
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ski jumper

an athlete who competes in the sport of ski jumping, where they glide down a ramp and leap into the air to achieve distance and style points

Ex: The ski jumper soared through the air with perfect form. 
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: She almost missed the bus but managed to catch it just in time. 
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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: The basketball team practiced diligently to enhance their coordination and strategy. 
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques. 
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting. 
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nobody
nobody
[pronoun]

not even one person

Ex: Nobody wanted to take on the challenging task. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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boot
boot
[noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor. 
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pair
pair
[noun]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

Ex: She bought a new pair of earrings to match her evening gown. 
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sock
sock
[noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: He wore thick woolen socks to keep his feet cozy in the snow. 
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thick
thick
[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it. 
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glasses
glasses
[noun]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

Ex: He cleans his glasses regularly to keep them smudge-free. 
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before
before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: I had visited that city before. 
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jump
jump
[noun]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

Ex: The athlete made a perfect jump over the hurdle. 
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I am afraid
I am afraid
[sentence]

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

Ex: "Did you see him?" 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The plane lands smoothly on the runway. 
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor. 
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: The wedding was a joyous event that brought family and friends together. 
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courage
courage
[noun]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Ex: It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of a large audience. 
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performance

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: He received applause for his performance in the school play. 
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to return
to return
[Verb]

to go or come back to a person or place

Ex: After a long vacation, it's time to return home. 
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport. 
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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
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eagle
eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures. 
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competitor

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: The marathon attracted thousands of competitors from around the world. 
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to ice skate

to move on ice using special boots with metal blades attached to them

Ex: She loves to ice skate at the rink during winter. 
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medal
medal
[noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

Ex: She won a gold medal in the swimming competition. 
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gold
gold
[noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: She wore a necklace adorned with a pendant made of gold. 
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in fact
in fact
[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

Ex: She said she would be late; in fact, she didn't arrive until well after the meeting had started. 
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at all
at all
[Adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Do you feel sick at all? 
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