Four Corners 4 - Unit 9 Lesson B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 Lesson B in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "improbability", "skeptical", "doubt", etc.

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Four Corners 4

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

Ex: The researchers calculated the probability of success for their experiment .

the quality or state of being unlikely to happen or be true

Ex: The scientist discussed the improbability of life existing on certain planets .
twin [noun]

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

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to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .
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 .
special [adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years .
to doubt [verb]

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

Ex: If you consistently doubt your abilities , it can hinder personal growth .
skeptical [adjective]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

Ex: As a scientist , Alex approached the extraordinary discovery with a skeptical mindset until further evidence was provided .
pretty [adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: It was pretty late when they finally got home .
probable [adjective]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

Ex: The detective considered the suspect 's alibi to be probable , as it was supported by multiple witnesses .
doubtful [adjective]

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

Ex: He was doubtful about the success of the project , considering the tight deadline .
unlikely [adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: Winning the lottery is unlikely , given the astronomical odds against it .

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

Ex: You can tell a lot about someone ’s confidence through their body language .
emotion [noun]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

Ex: Love is a complex emotion that can bring immense joy and deep sorrow .

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

Ex: The magazine featured various trendy hairstyles for the season .
memory [noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: He has a photographic memory and can recall information with ease .
dream [noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .

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

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the way a person speaks, including how high or low their voice is, how loud or soft they speak, and the feelings they convey through their voice

Ex: His sarcastic tone of voice made it hard to tell if he was serious .