Four Corners 4 - Unit 9 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "stump", "diagnose", "unexplained", etc.

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Four Corners 4
unexplained [adjective]

lacking a clear reason or understanding and left without an explanation

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ability [noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: The athlete 's ability to run long distances set her apart from the competition .
detail [noun]

a small fact or piece of information

Ex:
whether [conjunction]

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

Ex: I 'm not sure whether I should go to the party or stay home .

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

Ex: He has worked as a researcher for several years before teaching .
to stump [verb]

to puzzle or challenge someone, typically by presenting a question or problem that is difficult to answer or solve

Ex: The crossword puzzle in the newspaper stumped many readers .

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: The teacher identified the student 's handwriting on the exam .
medical [adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations .

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: The condition of the old bridge was deemed unsafe for vehicles .

a rare condition characterized by an extraordinary and involuntary ability to recall detailed personal memories from one's past

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superior [adjective]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice .
handful [noun]

a small number of people or things

Ex: A handful of people showed up to the meeting despite the bad weather .

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

Ex: Veterinarians use their expertise to diagnose illnesses in animals .
to occur [verb]

to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally

Ex: Last night , a power outage occurred in the neighborhood .

to bring back something from the memory

Ex: In therapy , individuals may work to recall suppressed memories for healing .
desert [noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: During the day , the heat in the desert can be unbearable .
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .

to repeat something until it is kept in one's memory

Ex: Language learners strive to memorize vocabulary to improve fluency .
stuff [noun]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

Ex: Can you help me organize my stuff before the guests arrive ?
distance [noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances .

a specific manner of considering something

Ex: The artist 's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life .

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Last week , she reminded the team about the important client meeting .

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .