Unit 10 - Vocabulary

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

She was under pressure to finish the project by the end of the week.

to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid

The ship began to take on water and eventually went under.

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

Make sure to write down the key points during the meeting.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.

to return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss

After a tough season, the team managed to come back stronger than ever.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying.

to make something operate, especially by accident

Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

On weekends, I love to lounge around in my pajamas and watch movies all day.

to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage

The friends raised their glasses and toasted, encouraging each other to drink up.

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

Children in the classroom were excited to count up the days remaining until the school trip.

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

He remembered to lock the house up before leaving for vacation.

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

Every time the teacher asked him about his weekend, he would clam up and avoid eye contact.

to continue moving forward despite obstacles, challenges, or difficulties

In the face of criticism, he determined to soldier on and pursue his passion for art.

to lose consciousness

It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out.

drive someone in a vehicle

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 cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.