Four Corners 3 - Unit 1 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 Lesson D in the Four Corners 3 coursebook, such as "achieve", "violent", "recent", etc.

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Four Corners 3
to allow [verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class .
especially [adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: The restaurant is known for its diverse menu , especially its selection of vegetarian dishes .
violent [adjective]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

Ex: The violent criminal threatened others with a knife during the robbery .
to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

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lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .
alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .
afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .
to make [verb]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Ex: The speaker will make a speech at the conference next week .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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recent [adjective]

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

Ex: I watched their recent match and they played very well .
study [noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function .

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .
positive [adjective]

useful or involving an advantage

Ex: They offered positive suggestions that made the event run more smoothly .
side [noun]

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

Ex: The painting showed a beautiful landscape with a river on one side and mountains on the other .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

Ex: Studying abroad can provide students with a cultural advantage and language skills .
brain [noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: She used her brain to solve the difficult puzzle .
workout [noun]

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

Ex: He incorporated a morning workout into his daily routine to improve his overall fitness and start the day with a boost of endorphins .
decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .
quickly [adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She responded quickly to the urgent email .
strategy [noun]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

Ex: She changed her study strategy to improve her grades .
to plan [verb]

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

Ex: Knowing the holiday rush , they planned their vacation well ahead of time .

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

Ex: He manages a chain of retail stores across the state .

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .
multiplayer [adjective]

(of a video game) allowing several players to compete with each other at the same time

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to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .
goal [noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: The team 's primary goal is to win the championship this season .
chance [noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: Winning the lottery is a small chance , but it 's possible .
leader [noun]

a person who leads or commands others

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to become larger in amount or size

Ex: As demand for the product rises , prices tend to increase .

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

Ex: The athlete 's confidence grew after each successful performance .

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: He won an award for his contributions as a young scientist .
physically [adverb]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

Ex: She felt physically tired after a long day of hiking .

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .
eyesight [noun]

the ability that enables a person to see

Ex: Good eyesight is essential for activities like driving .

the act or process of organizing different parts of something so that they can properly work as a whole

Ex: The military relies on precise coordination during operations .
perhaps [adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: She will perhaps consider the job offer , but she 's exploring other options .

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .
distance [noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances .
private [adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: He owns a private yacht that he sails on weekends .
lesson [noun]

a part of a book that is intended to be used for learning a specific subject

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tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .
large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
class [noun]

students as a whole that are taught together

Ex: Every Friday , the class gathers for a weekly quiz to test their understanding of the material covered during the week .
online [adjective]

connected to or via the Internet

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learning [noun]

the process or act of gaining knowledge or a new skill by studying, experimenting, or practicing

Ex: His learning improved after he changed his study habits .
to study [verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .
abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
movie [noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .
English [noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: People all around the world are learning English .

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

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