UNIT 4: THE FORCES OF NATURE vocabulary

academic performance(n)= desempeño académico

ATTAIN (v)= achieve something
(UN)ATTAINABLE (adj) = something attainable is that can be achieved, after a lot of
effort
beneficial(adj) = advantageous
breathtaking (adj) = incredible
cognitive performance(n)= desempeño cognitivo
compass(n) = an instrument for finding direction (brújula)
cram (v)= to push or force something/somebody into a small space
crevasses (n)= cracks on glaciers
Don’t realize = to be unaware/ not aware = don’t know/ notice
DRAW > A POLYSEMY WORD
draw a chair (v) (arrastrarla)
draw a sword (v)
draw your attention (v)= to be attracted
DRAWER (n)= cajón
eavesdrop(v) = when you listen intentionally
endurance (n)= the ABILITY to continue doing sth difficult without giving up
endure (v)= tolerate and continue
far-fetched (adj) = difficult to believe
fatigue (n)= feeling of being exhausted
feat(n) = something hard to do
fetch(v) = to bring (go and then come back)
flaw (n)= the weakness a hero has
Flood: Inundacion
Fog: Niebla
glacier / iceberg(n)
health (n)= well-being
Heatstroke(v/n)= sunburn
hold a record(v)
hook (n)= gancho
ice caps (n): capas de hielo
increase (n) /ˈɪŋkriːs/
increase (v)/ɪnˈkriːs/
Lighning strike: Rayo
melt down(phrv) / thaw
Mountain range(n)=cadena montañosa
overhear(v) = when you listen unintentionally
patch of ice (n)= bloque de hielo
someone puzzled(adj): desconcertado
sth puzzling (adj): desconcertante
record holder(n): the person who has achieved the best ever result, the fastest ever
time, etc.
rise – rose – risen(v)
Rough sea: having big waves
share(v) = have something in common
shelter(n) = refugio
Side effect(n)
skid - skidded (v)= to slide sideways or forwards in an uncontrolled way(vehicle)
skidded on a patch of ice
been snowed in= covered of snow
spared (adj) = exempt from any danger
steep street (n)
strand(ed) (adj) = to be left without the means to move from somewhere.
strenuous(ly) (adj) = (study, train, etc) needing great efford and energy
swollen (adj) = (part of the body) which is larger than normal, usually due to a
disease/injury
tarp(n) = lona
Teleportation(n)
to make sb puzzle out (phrv) = to confuse sb
To play god (phrase) = to behave as if you control events or other people’s lives
whistle(n) = silbato

IDIOMS

CAN’T FACE (-ing) = feel unable to

CATCH YOUR EYE = attract your attention
COME FACE TO FACE (with) = 1. to have direct experience with sth. 2. to meet
someone, especially in a way that surprises or frightens you.
GET COLD FEET ABOUT STH= change your mind bc you feel you are not brave
enough to do sth.
GET YOU HEAD AROUND (sth/-ing) = to understand/ accept sth
KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE = to look serious
KEEP AN EYE ON = pay attention to sb or sth / look after sb or sth and make sure
they are safe.
PUT YOUR FEET DOWN = say no to something
PUT YOUR FOOT IN IT = to say the wrong thing bc you say it without thinking it.
SEE EYE TO EYE = get on with each other
UNIT 5: EAT YOUR HEART OUT

EAT YOUR HEART OUT (idiomatic phrase used to boast or gloat about one's own
achievements, abilities, or possessions, often in a playful or teasing manner.)

A sweet tooth = the preference for sweet things.

a wonder plant(n) = a medicinal plant.
appeal (v) = to make a deeply felt request, especially for something that is needed immediately.
assembly line(n) = is a manufacturing process in which a product is assembled step by step as it
moves along a conveyor belt or production line.
bitter(adj) = having a strong and unpleasant taste, not sweet.
blend (v)
Butchers: Carnicería
chilling (adj)
concoction(n)
consumption(n) = the amount of sth that is used / consumed
crop (n) = CULTIVO
dairy (n) = based milk products [dairy-free diet]
debunk (myths) (v) = to expose and refute false or misleading beliefs or ideas that are widely held
or circulated.
dip (v) = to put something quickly into a liquid and then take it out again.
dip(n) = a quick swim
dough(n) = masa
down (v) = to finish a drink or eat something quickly (me bajé 5 empanadas)
dressings(n) = the things you put on food (e.g: hot dogs with mayonnaise)
edible(adj) = something it can be eaten
ever-increasing
feast (n) = celebration where there's a lot of food, drinks, etc.
funds(n) = fondos
gather (v) = to come together, or bring people together in one place to form a group.
get/become/grow used to sth
Gravy: Caldo
harsh(adj) = cruel, severe and unkind.
hybrid (n)
if = provided = assuming
reduce your meat INTAKE
Lamb: Cordero
lentils(n) = lentejas
litter (n) = garbage such as cans, plastic vases, etc.
minimise (v)
mouthwatering (adj) = very delicious
nibble (v) = to eat in small pieces
Nutmeg/myristica: Nuez moscada
nutrient(n)
nutritionist (n)
nutritious (adj)
outdated (adj)
pay homage to (v) = to show respect, honor or admiration toward someone or something
raw foodist(n) = person who likes eating raw food.
raw(adj) = uncooked
rely on (phrv) = to need or depend on somebody or something.
rocket science (adj) (ash, it’s not rocket science…)=Is not that difficult
Savoury(Adj): is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
seaweed(n) = algas marinas
Serving/s (n)
Shrimps: Camarones
soybean(n) = soja
Sprawns: Langostinos
stew (n) = guiso/estofado
struggle (v)
stuff with / fill with (v) = tightly filling one thing with another
To feed (v)

whatsoever (after negative quant.) = used to emphasize a NEGATIVE STATEMENT.

UNIT 6: IN THE SPOTLIGHT

abstract painting

(v)achieve / (adj) achievable

(un)achievable / (un)attainable

Advent (of something) = the appearance of something (e.g. The advent of technology in our
lives was very important)

Allegedly = expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof “supposedly”

(n) ambition / (adj) ambitious

(v)approve / (n) approval

art gallery

Assist > to test, what a doctor does

Attend > go to a place (e.g. I attended a concert yesterday)

AUDIENCE = VIEWERS: cinema, Netflix, youtube, etc.

be better off (doing something) = used to say that somebody is/would be happier or more
satisfied because they are/if they were in a particular position or doing a particular thing

(v)believe / (n) believer

blockbuster = very successful movie, book, etc.

-boost your interest = increase your interest in something

cast

(v)choose / (n) choice

contemporary dance / classical ballet

(v)create / (n) creation / (adj) creative

Crew

(n) culture / (adj) cultural

Cutting-edge: vanguardia

(v)destroy / (adj) destroyed

display / showcase

destructive

effect on (sb’s) life (col)

(adj)evident / (n) evidence

(n) excess / (adj) excessive

film-goer(n)

for a change = to break the routine

Gadgets:

GAIN recognition (col)

(adj)generous / (n) generosity

(vp)Get TO (a place) – Arrive AT (a place)

go for = to choose

(n/v) hope / (adj) hopeful

(n) Hoverboard = a flying board

immersive experience

impressed BY

(n) intellect / (adj) intellectual

life insurance = a type of insurance in which you make regular payments so that you receive a
sum of money when you are a particular age, or so that your family will receive a sum of
money when you die

Make somebody aware of

Narcissism

NEPOTISM = giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power,
especially by giving them jobs

NIP INTO = To go somewhere very quikly, stay for a short time and then leave.

(v) promote / (n) promotion

(adj)real / (n) reality

(n) science / (adj) scientist

SPECTATOR: football game, performance, etc.

State-of-the-art

Steep = (of a street, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually

Still life = the art of painting or drawing arrangements of objects such as flowers, fruit, etc.

strengthen

theatre productions

Therapeutic – healing effect

(n) therapy / (adj) therapeutic

to some people’s surprise…

virtual tour

VR goggles

VRBox

ET - PHRASAL VERBS AND COLLOCATIONS

(pv) get away with = to do something wrong and not be punished for it
(pv) get (sb) down = to make somebody feel sad or depressed
(pv) get into (something) = to become involved/interested in something
(pv) get over = overcome a situation (a difficult one)
(pv) get round to (sth) = intend to do sth for a long time
(pv) get through to (sb) = to be clearly expressed to and understood by someone.
(collocation) get (smth) wrong = to do, understand or answer something incorrectly

TAKE – PHRASAL VERBS

Take up = start to do something new
Take off = to leave the ground and start to fly / to leave a place, especially in a hurry
Take over = to take control
Take down = to remove a structure / to remove smth from the internet / write
something down
Take on = to begin to have a particular quality, appearance, etc.
Take in = to allow somebody to stay in your home.
Take round = guide