Unit 4

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

active

always doing things or moving; full of energy.

He stays active by going jogging every morning.

affection

a gentle feeling of love or liking for someone.

She showed great affection for her little brother.

consider

to think carefully about something before deciding.

You should consider all the options before making a decision.

decor

the style and design of a room or building.

The cafe has beautiful decor with plants and soft lighting.

despair

(v) to lose hope; (n) a feeling of no hope.

She despaired when she lost her job.

equal

(v) to be the same in amount or value; (adj) having the same rights or level.

We believe everyone should have equal rights.

fortune

a lot of money or good luck.

He made a fortune by starting his own company.

motive

the reason why someone does something.

The police are still trying to find the motive for the crime.

special

different from others in a good or important way.

This necklace is special because my grandmother gave it to me.

stimulus

something that causes a reaction or encourages activity.

Music can be a good stimulus for creativity.

value

(v) to think something is important or useful; (n) the worth or importance of something.

The value of this painting has increased over the years.

drop off

to take someone or something to a place and leave them there.

Dad was watching TV and dropped off on the sofa.

feel up to

to feel strong or well enough to do something.

I felt so ill yesterday I didn't feel up to getting out of bed.

get (sb) down

to make someone feel sad or depressed.

Hearing that terrible news today really got me down.

let (sb) off

to allow someone to go without punishment.

Mr Tibbs caught me texting in class but let me off with a warning.

look back (on)

to think about something that happened in the past.

When Dad looks back on his childhood, he's amazed by how little technology there was then.

put (sb) down

to make someone feel bad by criticizing or insulting them.

Don't put Ben down just because he isn't very good at history.

sort out

to organize or solve a problem.

Let's sort out who's sleeping on the sofa and who's in the tent.

stand for

to represent or mean something (for example, a symbol or abbreviation).

I won't stand for rudeness in my classroom, Alex.

blogging

writing and sharing posts or articles on a website.

If you're interested in blogging, you need to think how to make your blog interesting.

board game

a game played on a board with pieces or cards.

My family and I love playing traditional board games like Monopoly and Cluedo.

DJing

playing and mixing music for an audience, especially at events.

Joe's hobby is DJing, which means we frequently hear music coming from his bedroom.

martial arts

sports like karate or judo that involve fighting skills.

They say that doing martial arts is good for your body and your mind.

mountain biking

riding bicycles on rough, natural paths or mountains.

Mum knows I want to go mountain biking, but she's worried that I'll hurt myself.

online gaming

playing video games with other people over the internet.

How many hours do you spend at your computer online gaming each week?

painting

making art using paint on a surface like paper or canvas.

I wish I was good at painting but unfortunately I'm simply not artistic at all.

photography

taking and editing pictures with a camera.

Digital cameras have made photography a lot easier; everyone can take good photos now!

programming

writing computer code to make software or apps.

Becki is doing a course on programming then she hopes to get a job in the gaming industry.

scuba diving

swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.

Have you ever been scuba diving and seen all the brightly coloured fish that live underwater?

social networking

using websites or apps to connect and share with others online.

Flo's a big fan of social networking and says that it's helped her to make new friends all over the world.

yoga

physical and mental exercises that help you relax and stay healthy.

Yoga helps you to relax and it's good exercise as well.