Four Corners 4 - Unit 3 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "laboratory", "population", "sustainable", etc.

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Four Corners 4
future [noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: They are saving money for their child 's future .

a type of food made from yellow and dried pieces of corn, eaten for breakfast often with milk

Ex: He mixed corn flakes with yogurt and fruit for a healthy breakfast .
honey [noun]

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

Ex: They mix honey with yogurt and fresh fruits for a nutritious and delicious breakfast option .
beehive [noun]

a natural or human-made structure where bees live

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations .
cow [noun]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

Ex: The cow 's horns were impressive and curved outward .

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .
sustainable [adjective]

able to continue for a long period of time

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents .
protein [noun]

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

Ex: Athletes often consume extra protein to support muscle recovery .
nutrient [noun]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

Ex: A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients .
balanced [adjective]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

Ex: He struck a balanced approach between work and personal life .

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

Ex: The company sought to engineer a cutting-edge software system to streamline operations .
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
liquid [noun]

a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

Ex: She was careful not to spill the bright blue liquid as she transferred it from one container to another .

to improve something by adding something to it

Ex: He supplemented his income by taking on a part-time job .
handful [noun]

an amount that fits in a hand

Ex: He gave her a handful of coins to use at the arcade .
grub [noun]

food, often casual or simple meals

Ex: I 'm hungry ; time for some grub .
worm [noun]

a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

Ex: The fisherman used a worm as bait to catch the fish .
bug [noun]

any type of small insect

Ex: A bug flew into the room through the open window .
glassful [noun]

an amount that a glass can contain

Ex: The recipe calls for a glassful of milk to make the sauce creamy .
algae [noun]

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

Ex:
to dip [verb]

to momentarily put something into a liquid

Ex: She dipped her carrot sticks into the hummus .
fork [noun]

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

Ex: I usually use a fork to cut into a tender piece of meat .

to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it

Ex: The chef flavors the marinade with citrus and herbs to infuse the meat with flavor .
jar [noun]

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

Ex: He picked up the pickle jar from the pantry , intending to enjoy a tangy snack .
oil [noun]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

Ex: He carefully measured the oil to fry the chicken to perfection .
finally [adverb]

used to introduce the last event or item in a series of related things

Ex: After reviewing the documents , conducting interviews , and analyzing data , the researchers finally reached a conclusion .
printer [noun]

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

Ex: The printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers .
secret [noun]

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

Ex: He whispered the secret into her ear , making sure no one else could hear .
already [adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: I already knew the answer before he explained it .
available [adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: The hotel offers a range of available room options to suit different budgets .

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The child 's language development was impressive for his age .