Four Corners 4 - Unit 2 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "overload", "schedule", "primary", etc.

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Four Corners 4
modern [adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world .

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures .
result [noun]

something that is caused by something else

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect , with the result that crime rates decreased .

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

Ex: He manages a chain of retail stores across the state .
overload [noun]

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

Ex: There was an overload of applications for the job , making the selection process extremely competitive .

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

Ex: The musician stuck to her practice routine , dedicating hours each day to perfect their skills .
schedule [noun]

a plan or timetable outlining the sequence of events or activities

Ex: He adjusted his schedule to accommodate the unexpected changes in his travel plans .
calendar [noun]

a page or set of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, especially one put on a wall

Ex: My son has a calendar in his room where he marks the countdown to his birthday .

to keep or save money, time, etc. for a specific purpose

Ex: The family set aside a portion of their income for emergency expenses .
emotional [adjective]

relating to people's emotions

Ex: He received emotional support from his friends during a difficult time .
content [noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex:
touch [noun]

the ability to perceive textures or shapes through the hands

Ex: He recognized the fabric by touch alone .
empty [adjective]

with no one or nothing inside

Ex: She opened the empty refrigerator , realizing she needed to go grocery shopping .

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: The app allows users to delete messages they no longer need .
folder [noun]

a digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together

Ex: The folder contains several subfolders for easy access .

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings .
profile [noun]

the personal details and other information that someone posts online on a social media platform

Ex: The social media platform allows users to customize their profiles .
primary [adjective]

having the most importance or influence

Ex: Her primary responsibility as a teacher is to nurture and educate her students .
frequently [adverb]

regularly and with short time in between

Ex: The manager frequently communicates updates to the team .

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world .
stranger [noun]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

Ex: She looked around the room , feeling like a stranger .
to limit [verb]

to not let something increase in amount or number

Ex: The government imposed new regulations to limit pollution levels in the city .