Unit 11 Lesson A

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

details, facts, or matters that are not important or useful

He enjoys reading trivia about ancient history.

to combine different things together

The pharmacist compounded various ingredients to create a custom medication.

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

She is an award-winning author known for her inspiring novels.

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

My friend shared a heartwarming video of her baby's first steps.

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

She wrote a best-selling novel that topped the charts for months.

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

As an artist, he spends a lot of time in his studio.

providing pleasure and enjoyment

The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients.

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Her voice was soft and soothing, perfect for reading bedtime stories.

surpassing anything that has been done before, particularly beyond any previous record

The athlete set a record-breaking time in the marathon.

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

having an expensive price

The high-priced tickets for the concert sold out quickly.

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter.

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

A group of children were playing in the park.

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

She's a versatile performer who excels in both dramatic and comedic roles.

widely recognized or acknowledged

The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies.

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

He's a famous singer known for his rock music.

all the events of the past

Studying history helps us understand the events that have shaped our world and influenced contemporary society.

a marker or sign along a road that indicates a specific point or achievement, such as a significant distance traveled or a historical event

The milestone marked the halfway point of their cross-country journey.

a narrow strip of material that can encircle, bind, or adorn various objects or parts of the body

an information sheet in the form of a graph, diagram, or table that is easy to understand

The chart displayed the company's sales performance over the last quarter.

the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system

The car radiator developed a coolant leak.

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

The zoo decided to release the rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

to get to your planned destination

The beach can only be reached by boat.

the act of selling something

Following the sale of her novel, she became a well-known author.

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

The band released their new album last week, featuring ten original songs.

used to express dismissal, indifference, or a lack of interest in the topic being discussed

Whatever.I don't care what you think.