Unit 1 Vocabulary

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering words, parts of speech, and definitions from Unit 1, Lesson 1 and Lesson 2.

Happy

(Adjective) Pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened.

Excited

(Adjective) Feeling very happy and interested.

Nervous

(Adjective) Worried and anxious.

Angry

(Adjective) Feeling that you want to shout at someone because they have done something bad.

Interested

(Adjective) Wanting to do something or know more about something.

Scared

(Adjective) Frightened

Win

(Verb) To get the most points or succeed in a competition.

Bully

(Verb) To try to frighten someone who is smaller or weaker than you.

Scratch

(Verb) To make a slight cut or long, thin mark with a sharp object.

Awesome

(Adjective) Very good.

Cool

(Adjective) Good.

Mean

(Adjective) Not kind.

Harm

(Verb) To hurt someone or damage something.

Pollution

(Noun) Damage caused to water, air…etc. by bad substances or waste.

Starve

(Verb) To become ill or die because you don't have enough food.

Town/city

(Noun) A place where people live and it's larger than a village.

Country

(Noun) An area of land that has its own government, army, etc.

Street

(Noun) A road in a city or village that is used for driving or walking.

County/province

(Noun) One of the areas into which some countries are divided, each area has its own government.

District

(Noun) An area of a town or city.

Continent

(Noun) A large mass on the earth's surface which has many countries in it.

Famous buildings

(Noun phrase) A well-known structure or landmark that is recognized by many people.

Mountain ranges

(Noun phrase) A series of mountains in a line.

Volcanoes

(Noun) Mountains with a hole in the top through which lava, ash and gas sometimes erupt.

Pinpoint

(Verb) To find out or say the exact position.

Pole

(Noun) The most northern and southern points of the earth.

Degree

(Noun) A unit of measurement.

Parallel

(Adjective) Two lines of equal distance apart.

Vertical

(Adjective) Standing upwards.

Coordinates

(Noun) A code with numbers and letters that shows exact positions.

beaky

shaped like a bird’s beak

subjective

influenced by personal feelings (not facts)

tinkling

a sound like a bell

bangles

a type of jewellry for your wrist

vanilla

a substance used to add taste to sweet foodsordeb

borders

edges

sketches

simple drawings

puffin

a type of sea bird

swooping

to fly down very fast

feathers

something that covers a birds body

whirly

a pattern of circles

inherited

to be born with the same features as one of your parents

masses

lots of

intense

very strong feeling

rotate

move round and round

admire

to think very well of someone

media

The internet, newspapers, TV, magazines

Ban

to refuse to allow something

protest

To disagree and complain very strongly

activist

A person who takes action to support their beliefs

campaign

To organise activities to achieve something