Four Corners 4 - Unit 4 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "pay it forward", "spontaneous", "during", etc.

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Four Corners 4
act [noun]

something specific that a person does

Ex: He apologized for his thoughtless act and promised to make amends .
kindness [noun]

the quality of being caring toward people, animals, or plants

Ex: She showed kindness to the stray cat by providing it with food and shelter .
during [preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .

a heavy rainfall

Ex: The rainstorm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood .
litter [noun]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

Ex:
in common [adverb]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: We discovered we had a favorite author in common .
random [adjective]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

Ex: The computer program generates random numbers for statistical analysis .
selfless [adjective]

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

Ex: His selfless sacrifice saved the lives of his comrades , earning him admiration and respect .

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .
spontaneous [adjective]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

Ex: A spontaneous gathering of friends occurred at the park when everyone happened to be there at the same time .
anonymously [adverb]

without revealing one's identity or name

Ex: The whistleblower reported the misconduct anonymously to protect their identity .
encouraged [adjective]

feeling hopeful or motivated, often as a result of support or positive feedback from others

Ex: His encouraged demeanor showed in the confident way he spoke during the presentation .
unofficial [adjective]

lacking validation or approval from an established authority or organization

Ex: Unofficial sources reported on the incident before any official statement was released .

to a good deed for someone else after someone has helped one

Ex: If you found this article of value to you , then please pay it forward by writing about your solution to a problem in the future .

a designated space for a vehicle to park, often marked by lines or signs

Ex: The parking spot was located near the entrance for easy access .

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

Ex: Driving with a flat tire can damage the wheel .
elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .