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Four Corners 4 - Unit 12 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 Lesson A in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "conserve", "environmental", "pollution", etc.

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Four Corners 4
to find
to find
[Verb]

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

Ex: A hidden room was found in an old mansion during renovations. 
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solution
solution
[noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The team brainstormed to find a creative solution to the design challenge. 
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environmental
environmental
[Adjective]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Ex: Environmental pollution, such as air and water pollution, poses threats to both human health and the ecosystem. 
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concern
concern
[noun]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Ex: Environmental issues are a major concern for many people. 
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to prevent

to not let someone do something

Ex: The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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air pollution

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

Ex: The heavy air pollution made it difficult to breathe and caused itchy eyes for many residents. 
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to combine

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

Ex: Different community groups combined to organize a successful fundraiser for local charities. 
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to commute

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute. 
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to maintain

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

Ex: The company hires professionals to maintain the office building each year. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party. 
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to store
to store
[Verb]

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

Ex: She stored her winter clothes in a box in the attic during the summer months. 
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to limit
to limit
[Verb]

to not let something increase in amount or number

Ex: The company decided to limit the number of products each customer could purchase. 
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to discard

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: She recently discarded old clothes from her wardrobe to make space for new ones. 
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to conserve

to keep something from change or harm

Ex: Conservationists work to conserve natural habitats and protect endangered species. 
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to purchase

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires. 
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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 
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to identify

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

Ex: The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage. 
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to dump
to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

Ex: Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills. 
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task
task
[noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework. 
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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efficient
efficient
[Adjective]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

Ex: The efficient assembly line increased productivity while reducing production costs. 
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water pollution

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

Ex: Water pollution has severely impacted marine life in the area. 
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spray can
spray can
[noun]

a pressurized container that dispenses liquid or gas as a fine mist or spray when activated

Ex: He used a spray can to paint the graffiti on the wall. 
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chemical
chemical
[Adjective]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

Ex: Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances. 
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container
container
[noun]

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Ex: She placed the leftover food in a container and put it in the fridge. 
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harmful
harmful
[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Smoking is harmful to your health. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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properly
properly
[Adverb]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

Ex: The machine will not run properly if it's not cleaned regularly. 
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condition
condition
[noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip. 
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amount
amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of rainfall last month was unusually high, causing flooding in some areas. 
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to control

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction. 
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to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Ex: I will throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room. 
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packaging
packaging
[noun]

the process or business of packing goods for storage, transport, or sale

Ex: The company specializes in sustainable packaging for food products. 
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trash can
trash can
[noun]

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

Ex: He emptied the full trash can into the larger dumpster outside. 
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: Using GPS coordinates, they were able to locate the missing hiker in the dense forest. 
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to promote

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department. 
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whole
whole
[Adjective]

including every part, member, etc.

Ex: He ate the whole pizza by himself. 
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commuter
commuter
[noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train is always packed with commuters during rush hour. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop. 
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train station

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: I arrived at the train station early to ensure I didn't miss my train. 
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bike
bike
[noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: He rides his bike to work every morning. 
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underground

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex: The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world. 
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garage
garage
[noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: They parked their car in the garage to protect it from the harsh winter weather. 
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