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Four Corners 4 - Unit 1 Lesson C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 Lesson C in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "survival", "overturn", "threaten", etc.

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Four Corners 4
survival
survival
[noun]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

Ex: The book tells a powerful story of survival against overwhelming odds .
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story
story
[noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The novel tells a gripping story of love and betrayal .
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to attack
to attack
[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
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to chase
to chase
[Verb]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .
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crash
crash
[noun]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

Ex: He was shaken but unharmed after the crash that occurred when he lost control of his car .
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

Ex: Despite multiple attempts , the marksman consistently missed the elusive target .
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to overturn

to change the position of something in a way that the top of it goes to its bottom or to turns it on its side

Ex: The protesters managed to overturn the barricade in their effort to block the road .
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to survive

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: Following the explosion that demolished his home , he had to take shelter in order to survive.
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to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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shark
shark
[noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .
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surfer
surfer
[noun]

someone who stands or lies on a special board in order to move on the surface of the water

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bear
bear
[noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: We need to be careful when camping in bear territory .
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hiker
hiker
[noun]

someone who walks a lengthy path in the country in order to have fun or exercise

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tree
tree
[noun]

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

Ex: We climbed the sturdy branches of the tree to get a better view .
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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to hurt
to hurt
[Verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .
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lightning
lightning
[noun]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.
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golfer
golfer
[noun]

someone who plays golf as a profession or just for fun

Ex: Many golfers gathered for the charity event at the local course .
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foot
foot
[noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The garden hose is 50 feet long .
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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.
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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: Emergency drills in schools help students understand safety procedures in case of a fire or other threats .
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mountain
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: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
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fire
fire
[noun]

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

Ex: We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace .
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historic
historic
[Adjective]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

Ex: Her research focuses on historic figures from the Renaissance period .
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to plan
to plan
[Verb]

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

Ex: She planned a surprise party for her friend , coordinating with the guests beforehand .
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: I feel excited about the upcoming holiday .
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

Ex: Every summer, they head to the coast to surf, enjoying the thrill of catching waves.
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