Unit 9

a piece of music that has words

Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

"Cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes because they end with the same sound.

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

She clapped along with the rhythm of the music.

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

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

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar.

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

He pressed the keys on the keyboard to enter the password.

a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

The sound of a street singer’s guitar echoed through the busy downtown street.

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Apprentices often do tasks under close supervision.

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

She took her car to the mechanic to fix the engine problem.

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city.

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley.

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty.

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles.

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

From the airplane window, they had an incredible view of the islands below.

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

The recipe called for wheat to be ground into flour for making bread.

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

He picked a barley from the sack and examined it closely.

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

He added sweet corn to his salad for extra crunch.

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

I misplaced my phone; it's the one thing I can't find right now.

an action or behavior that someone does

His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster.

to engage in violent and disorderly behavior, typically by a group of people, often in protest or as a reaction to a perceived injustice

The crowd began to riot when they learned about the unjust decision.

a warship that can operate both on and under water

The submarine submerged silently beneath the waves, evading detection from enemy radar.

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

The plane soared gracefully through the clouds.

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

In a hurry, he would scrawl his signature at the bottom of the documents without fully reading them.

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger.

to do something for a special reason

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

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

The singer debuts her new song at the music festival.

acting in a violently uncontrollable and homicidal rage, often with indiscriminate aggression and lethal intent

Historical accounts describe warriors going amok during battle, killing friend and foe alike.

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

The artist explored the tactile qualities of different materials, using touch as a primary means of expression in her sculptures.

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

His compulsive need to check the locks on the doors multiple times before leaving the house caused him significant distress.

to surprise or shock someone, often by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to react

The unexpected news of her promotion stunned her into silence.

related to a distant past

The explorers ventured into the dense, primeval forest, untouched by human hands.

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

She felt self-conscious about her new haircut, worried that it didn't suit her face shape.

wire for tying up bales of hay

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics.

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it.

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.

something presented for consideration, judgment, or evaluation, such as a manuscript, design, proposal, or work of art

Her submission for the art competition was accepted.

the relationship between the members of a family

the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving.

the front part of the body below the ribs that contains the stomach, intestines, etc.

After a large meal, he rested his hands on his full belly and sighed contentedly.

to return something to its original location, owner, or starting point

I'll take back the library books after finishing reading them.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

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.

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world.

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train.

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

His grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and had trouble remembering simple tasks.

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

After school, the students like to hang around the playground until their parents arrive.

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

As I was cleaning the attic, I came upon a dusty old trunk filled with family photographs.