Unit 6 - 6C

a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere

We saw a shooting star while camping in the mountains last night.

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser.

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Can you please pass the salt?

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

The ladder was too short to reach the attic, so they had to find a longer one.

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

He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood.

having or bringing good luck

He felt lucky to have seen a shooting star.

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it rains.

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity.

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.

to make someone happy by doing what they want or giving them what they desire

He satisfied his girlfriend by taking her out for a romantic dinner.

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

She felt fortunate to have found a job she loved in such a short time.

to act in a particular way

Despite the challenging situation, he continued to behave calmly.

to do something for a special reason

The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach.

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.

without deliberate intention

They met by chance at the coffee shop and struck up a conversation.

by chance and without planning in advance

She accidentally knocked over the vase while reaching for her phone.

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals.

to go close or closer to something or someone

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love.

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

As a teacher, she needs to deal with various student behaviors.

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset.

to make something visible or noticeable

Did you show your new painting to your art teacher?

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness.