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Four Corners 4 - Unit 7 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "robotic", "estimate", "promising", etc.

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Four Corners 4
once upon a time

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

Ex: Once upon a time, a young prince lived in a faraway kingdom. 
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robotic
robotic
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of robots, typically displaying automated or mechanical behavior

Ex: Robotic arms are widely used in manufacturing for precise and repetitive tasks. 
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wheelchair

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to move around the house. 
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comfort
comfort
[noun]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

Ex: After a long day at work, she found comfort in curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea. 
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essential
essential
[Adjective]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Adequate nutrition is essential for overall health and well-being. 
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science fiction

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
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to exist
to exist
[Verb]

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

Ex: Many believe that extraterrestrial life might exist somewhere in the universe. 
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state of the art

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: The laboratory is equipped with the state of the art in medical technology. 
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senior citizen

an old person, especially someone who is retired

Ex: As a senior citizen, he enjoys the discounts offered at local stores and restaurants. 
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to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

Ex: I estimate that there are about 100 people at the party. 
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to decrease

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season. 
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workforce
workforce
[noun]

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

Ex: The company plans to expand its workforce by hiring an additional 200 employees this year. 
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shortage
shortage
[noun]

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

Ex: The shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global supply chains. 
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golden years

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

Ex: They moved to the coast to enjoy their golden years. 
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breakdown
breakdown
[noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Ex: The communication breakdown led to the project's failure. 
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command
command
[noun]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

Ex: The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions. 
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facial expression

a way of communicating emotions or attitudes through movements and positions of the face, such as smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows

Ex: Her facial expression showed she was surprised by the news. 
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promising
promising
[Adjective]

indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

Ex: The young artist showed promising talent in her early works. 
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