Vocabulary Unit 5 - Compound Words

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What is a high-rise?

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A building with many stories or floors.

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What does life span mean?

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The length of time a person or organism lives.

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What does low-key mean?

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To play something down or to keep it subtle.

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What does troubleshoot mean?

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To eliminate problems or find solutions.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that is harnessed from the sun.

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What is a compound word?

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A word that is made up of two or more smaller words.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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'Sunflower' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'flower'.

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What does the term 'getaway' refer to?

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A place or situation that provides a quick escape or vacation.

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What is a health club?

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A facility that offers exercise equipment and fitness classes.

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What does 'open-ended' mean?

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Having no clear or definite limit or conclusion.