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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "shriek", "reflector", "saddle", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
t-junction

a type of road intersection where one road meets another at a right angle, forming a T shape

Ex: The car stopped at the T-junction to check for oncoming traffic .
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to [shoot] a glance at {sb}

to quickly and discreetly look at them, often without intending to be noticed or without lingering

Ex: Without looking directly, I shot a glance at the team leader’s expression.
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turn
turn
[noun]

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

Ex: As we approached the turn, we could see the lighthouse standing tall on the cliff .
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shriek
shriek
[noun]

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

Ex: The comedian 's joke caused a shriek of laughter from the audience .
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attempt
attempt
[noun]

the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging

Ex: Despite several failed attempts, she never gave up on her dream of becoming an artist .
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to [call] a halt to {sth}

to demand putting an end to something quickly

Ex: We had to call a halt to the meeting when technical issues arose.
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part
part
[noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The screen is the main part of a laptop .
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bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .
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lever
lever
[noun]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

Ex: With the help of a lever, they managed to pry open the stuck door .
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chain
chain
[noun]

a series of connected or interdependent items or events

Ex: The virus spread through a chain of contact points .
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handlebar
handlebar
[noun]

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

Ex: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .
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pedal
pedal
[noun]

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

Ex: I ca n’t reach the pedals comfortably on this bike .
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pump
pump
[noun]

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

Ex: Sewage treatment plants employ pumps to transport wastewater for processing and treatment .
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reflector
reflector
[noun]

a photographic accessory used to redirect or bounce light onto a subject, typically consisting of a flat or curved surface made of reflective material

Ex: She installed a solar reflector on the roof to heat the water .
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saddle
saddle
[noun]

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

Ex: A good saddle is essential for long-distance horseback riding .
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spoke
spoke
[noun]

a thin rod that connects the center of a wheel to its outer edge

Ex: The spokes of the antique wagon wheel were made of iron , giving it durability .
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stand
stand
[noun]

a device for safely storing bicycles when not in use

Ex: The stand accommodated several bicycles .
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tyre
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: They checked the tyre pressure before starting the long drive to ensure safety .
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valve
valve
[noun]

a mechanical device that controls or regulates the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, or slurries, by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways within a pipe or system

Ex: We need to close the valve to prevent flooding in the basement .
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comfort
comfort
[noun]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

Ex: He took comfort in knowing that he had done everything he could to help his friend during a difficult time .
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cost
cost
[noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: The cost of the dress was more than she could afford .
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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repair
repair
[noun]

the act of fixing something to make it work again

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rider
rider
[noun]

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

Ex: The mountain trail attracted riders from all over the region .
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pedestrian

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .
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congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.
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to break up

to become separated into pieces

Ex: The glass broke up into sharp pieces on the floor .
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to drop in

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

Ex: The neighbors often drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .
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to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: He dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.
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to pass through

to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long

Ex: The parade will pass through the main street at noon .
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to pull out

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.
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to put up
to put up
[Verb]

to construct a building or object in a particular location

Ex: They decided to put up a statue in honor of the local hero .
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to see off

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .
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