Lift 2, Unit 5 - Vocabulary and Idioms

hormones

• Different chemicals in the body that affect your growth and development

• A type of muscle tissue

• A form of energy storage in the body

• A type of vitamin essential for health

Archaeology

• A noun that refers to the study of old things.

• A verb that means to excavate.

• An adjective describing ancient artifacts.

• A type of historical fiction.

“Couldn’t believe her/his eyes”

• To be very surprised by something.

• To be very angry about something.

• To be very happy about something.

• To be very confused about something.

“Silver lining”

• Definition: Finding something positive in a negative situation.

  Example: Every cloud has a silver lining. Even when my friend was in a bad situation, she found something to smile about.

• Finding something positive in a negative situation.

• Ignoring the bad aspects of a situation.

• Accepting a situation without any change.

Eustress

• A type of stress that is harmful

• A good kind of stress

• A type of stress that leads to anxiety

• A stress that has no effect

What is the definition of a fan?

• A tool used to move air

• A device for heating rooms

• A type of musical instrument

• A tool for cutting wood

Expect (Verb)

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

Fan (Verb/Action)

• • (verb)

  • Definition: to move air with a tool or by waving a tool

  
  Example: The lady in the picture fans herself because it is too hot.

• to create a loud noise

• to cook food quickly

• to gather people together

“Get off my back”

• Definition: Leave me alone.

• Definition: Stop bothering me.

• Definition: Help me out.

• Definition: Give me advice.

Tomb

• Noun

  Definition: A stone structure where a dead person is buried.

  Example: We buried my grandfather in a tomb. It was big and made of stone.

• A type of ancient artifact.

• A large building for public gatherings.

• A burial ground for animals.