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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: Winning the championship was a dream that seemed impossible but ultimately became a reality .
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inspiration

something created through original thought and effort

Ex: The film was an inspiration that redefined storytelling .
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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: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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to try
to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: We tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away .
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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: She 's a devoted fan of that famous singer and knows all her songs .
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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's technique improved after taking lessons from an instructor .
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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: She cheered for her favorite ski jumper during the Winter Games .
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The project was almost complete , with only a few finishing touches remaining .
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team
team
[noun]

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

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The instructions were simple to follow , with clear steps outlined .
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict .
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nobody
nobody
[pronoun]

not even one person

Ex: Even with the tempting offer , nobody volunteered to lead the project .
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: Under the guidance of their coach, the badminton team improved tremendously .
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .
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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: The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet .
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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: The couple received a beautiful pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .
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sock
sock
[noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: The striped socks matched perfectly with his striped shirt .
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thick
thick
[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The book 's cover is made from cardboard that 's half an inch thick, giving it durability .
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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: The glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .
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before
before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: You have asked me this question before.
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jump
jump
[noun]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

Ex: She practiced her long jump for the competition.
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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: I'm afraid we can't offer you a refund for that item.Our policy only allows for exchanges.
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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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 skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn .
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: Graduation day is a significant event in the lives of students and their families .
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courage
courage
[noun]

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

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .
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performance

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

Ex: The magician 's performance captivated all the children .
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to return
to return
[Verb]

to go or come back to a person or place

Ex: After completing the errands , she will return to the office .
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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: She arrived at the airport two hours before her flight .
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construction

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

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.
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eagle
eagle
[noun]

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

Ex: With its sharp talons , the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .
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competitor

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .
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to ice skate

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

Ex: She ice skated in the competition and won first place.
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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 keeps all her medals in a special case .
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gold
gold
[noun]

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

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .
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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: He told me he did n't know her ; in fact, they are close friends .
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at all
at all
[Adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: I do n't like him at all.
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