Four Corners 4 - Unit 8 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 Lesson A in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "regard", "misjudge", "awkward", etc.

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Four Corners 4
lesson [noun]

a part of a book that is intended to be used for learning a specific subject

Ex:
to spell [verb]

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

Ex: They practice spelling new words in their English class .

to incorrectly write a word, by using wrong letters or rearranging them in a wrong order

Ex: The sign outside the café was misspelled , causing some confusion .

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

Ex: The artist regarded the sculpture from all angles to ensure its balance .

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

Ex: The criminal disregards the law and continues unlawful activities .
to think [verb]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability .

to consider something again in order to improve it or make a different decision

Ex: After receiving feedback , he decided to rethink his design for the website .

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Ex: He asked his boss to reconsider his request for a promotion .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
to redo [verb]

to give a new appearance or design to a room or building by making changes to its decorations or furnishings

Ex: After the renovation , they redid the entire office space to create a more open and collaborative environment .
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of pronouncing vowels accurately .

to say a word or words incorrectly, especially with regards to the proper pronunciation

Ex: Despite his efforts to learn the language , he continued to mispronounce certain words due to their unfamiliarity .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .

to hold or give a different opinion about something

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to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: She continued studying late into the night .

to stop something from happening, being produced, or used any longer

Ex: They will discontinue the service starting next month .
to judge [verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: They judge the safety of the neighborhood by observing its crime rate and infrastructure .

to form an incorrect opinion or assessment about someone or something

Ex: They misjudged the time it would take to complete the project , leading to delays .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .

to produce a new version of something that has already been made

Ex: After the fire , they had to remake their entire wardrobe .

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: He did n't understand the contract he was agreeing to .

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

Ex: If you misunderstand the question , do n't hesitate to ask for clarification .
awkward [adjective]

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

Ex: His awkward attempt to dance made everyone laugh .

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

Ex: The economic situation has improved over the past year .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
yet [adverb]

up until the current or given time

Ex: He applied for the job last month and has n't received a response yet .
boss [noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .
elevator [noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive .