Unit 7

Word

Definition

Example

cliff

a high, steep rock face, often by the sea.

This photo of the sea was taken from above when we were walking on the cliffs.

coast

the land next to the sea or ocean.

We're going to go to the coast next weekend so we can swim in the sea.

mountain range

a line or group of mountains close together.

The Andes in South America is the longest mountain range in the world.

path

a small road or track for walking.

We often walk along the path from our house to the river.

slope

a surface that goes up or down at an angle.

That looks like a good slope to ski down!

stream

a small, narrow river.

Sometimes you see small fish in this stream.

summit

the highest point of a mountain.

It took the climbers seven hours to get to the summit of the mountain.

valley

low land between hills or mountains, often with a river.

You get a great view of the valley from that house on the top of the hill.

volcano

a mountain that can send out hot rocks and smoke.

Mount Fuji in Japan is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.

waterfall

a place where water falls from a high point into a river or lake.

Have you ever been to Niagara Falls – it's a huge waterfall in Canada and America.

arrive

to reach a place.

Our train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

behave

to act in a particular way.

Please behave yourself while we're in the museum.

choose

to pick one thing instead of another.

You can choose between tea or coffee.

conclude

to decide or understand something after thinking about it.

From the results, we can conclude that the plan worked.

decide

to make a choice after thinking carefully.

I can't decide what to wear to the party.

depart

to leave a place, especially to start a journey.

The plane will depart from gate 12 at 8:30 p.m.

describe

to say what something or someone is like.

Can you describe what the thief looked like?

solve

to find an answer to a problem.

We need to solve this problem before it gets worse.

vary

to be different or change from one situation to another.

Prices for the same product can vary between stores.

crash into

to hit something hard by accident.

You can borrow my bike, but be careful you don't crash into anything!

lack in

to not have enough of something.

Rylan is lacking in experience, so he'll need some help putting up the tent.

optimistic about

believing that good things will happen.

Do you feel optimistic about your trip or are you nervous?

purpose of

the reason for doing or making something.

I know what this yellow rope's for, but what's the purpose of the red one?

shelter from

protection from something, such as rain or danger.

You aren't wet! Where did you shelter from the rain?

specialise in

to focus on or become an expert in one subject or activity.

Our sports teacher specialises in running and swimming.

warn against

to tell someone not to do something because it may be dangerous.

My parents warned me against going climbing because they were worried I'd get injured.

wrong with

not working well; having a problem.

This soup tastes strange – is there something wrong with it?