Unit 8 Vocabulary Words

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realize (v)

Back

start to understand (that something is happening or true) • They realized they were going the wrong way when they saw the signpost.

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battery (n)

Back

something that you put in a machine or device to give it electricity to make it work • The laptop isn’t working because it needs a new battery.

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dead (adj)

Back

not working because there’s no power • The phone lines were dead after the bad storm.

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horrible (adj)

Back

very bad • Getting lost in the snowstorm was a horrible experience. We were so scared!

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search (v)

Back

look for • The police often use dogs to search for people who are missing.

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inside out (expr)

Back

with the inside part of something on the outside • Jenny felt a bit silly when she realized she was wearing her T-shirt inside out.

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charge (v)

Back

put electricity into something so it will work • Where can I charge my smartphone? The battery is almost dead.

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lifeboat (n)

Back

a special boat that is sent to rescue people who are in danger at sea • The lifeboats went out to rescue the fishermen who were in trouble on the stormy sea.

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stay behind (phr v)

Back

not leave somewhere when others go; remain • Three of the plane crash survivors went to look for help while the others stayed behind.

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kindness (n)

Back

the quality of being friendly and caring • Thank you for your kindness. I’ll never forget how much you helped me.