Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10A in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "household", "boiler", "decorate", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party .

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
battery [noun]

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

Ex: The electric car 's battery allows it to travel long distances without emissions .
leak [noun]

an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape

Ex: The roof had a small leak , causing water to drip into the living room .

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

Ex: The energy-efficient LED light bulbs lasted much longer than traditional incandescent ones .

to place something somewhere noticeable

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shelf [noun]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

Ex:
tile [noun]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

Ex: The roof of the house was made of terracotta tiles , providing excellent insulation and weather protection .
lighting [noun]

the amount, quality, and distribution of light in a given space

Ex: The theater 's dramatic lighting enhanced the mood of the performance .

an electronic security device that, when activated, emits a loud noise to deter and alert about unauthorized entry into a house, building, or other premises

Ex: The loud noise of the burglar alarm alerted the neighbors to the attempted break-in .
duvet [noun]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

Ex: The duvet cover is easy to remove and wash , keeping the bedding fresh and clean .
to fix [verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Yesterday , he fixed the broken window in the living room .
roof [noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage .
key [noun]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

Ex: The spare key was hidden under a rock near the front porch .
to check [verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM , but I 'll check their website for the exact hours .
do it yourself [sentence]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

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tyre [noun]

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

Ex: The tyre on my bicycle is losing air , so I need to inflate it .
oil [noun]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

Ex: He carefully measured the oil to fry the chicken to perfection .

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

Ex: The artist worked to decorate the plain wall with a vibrant mural .
flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

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room [noun]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading .
bath [noun]

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

Ex: My sister loves taking a long , relaxing bath .

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

Ex: The old customs of the community were eventually replaced by more modern practices .
lock [noun]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

Ex: She clicked the lock shut on the suitcase before boarding the plane .
window [noun]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: She opened the window to let in some fresh air .

to clean clothing, bedding, or other fabrics using special chemicals and not water

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floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
suite [noun]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

Ex: Our suite included a spacious living area , a kitchen , and a private balcony .
to cut [verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress .
wood [noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: The tree 's wood was too soft for furniture , but good for papermaking .

to maintain, repair, or prepare something so that it is fit for use

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car [noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
boiler [noun]

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

Ex: A broken boiler in the middle of winter can be a serious problem .