English Determiners, Pronouns, Vocabulary, and Verbs

Unit 8

Determiners and Pronouns

• In one respect, the older games and the modern games are similar, but they are very different in another.
• Many modern games engage the player both emotionally and intellectually.
• It's no longer black and white - but every shade of grey.
• Parents and teachers both seem to overlook something important about the gaming industry.
• All
• Some
• Much
• No
• Each
• Very few
• Most
• Several
• Very little
• A lot of
• No
• None
• An awful lot (una cantidad muy grande)
• Precious little
• Second to none (Insuperable, el mejor)
• Good few (e.g., "unas buenas x horas")
• Make the most of (Aprovechar)
• Either way (De todos modos)
• All too often (Muy seguido)
• One by one (Uno x uno)
• Each and every one (Cada uno)

Vocabulary: Amount

• Small discount
• Extra charge
• Full refund
• Great deal
• High cost
• Large number
• No limit

Vocabulary: Verbs Formed with UP, DOWN, OVER, and UNDER

• Uproot: To leave a place where you were already established.
• Uphold: To support an idea that was being questioned.
• Overthrow: To remove from power.
• Overrule: To decide on a rule already imposed. (Denegar, anular)
• Overhear: To hear quietly without the other person noticing.
• Downplay: To make something seem less important.
• Downsize: To reduce, e.g., the size of a company.
• Undergo: To go through or overcome, for example, surgery.
• Undertake: To "promise" / to take responsibility for something.

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UNIT 9

Vocabulary

• Cast a spell: Hechizar
• Moniker: Nickname
• Idyllic: Beautiful
• Stemmed: Came from
• Streams: Arroyo, corriente
• Fringes: Edges
• Squelch: Salpicar
• Swamps: Pantanos
• Plunged: To fall
• Puffing and panting: Agitado (e.g., after running)
• Swirling: Similar to running
• Nagging: Worrying
• Vindication: Should not
• Beckoned: "Invitar a acercarse"
• Porters: Carry things, like suitcases at an airport.
• Endearing: Attractive
• Hut: Cabaña
• Pep talk: Charla motivadora
• Foreboding: Mal presentimiento
• Set out: Start an activity with an aim.
• Ran into: Met someone unexpectedly.
• Kick in: Start to happen or have an effect.
• Set off: Start on a trip.
• Ring out: Sound loud and clear.
• Turn out: Resulted in something.
• Win through: To finally succeed.

Vocabulary: Describing an Adventure

• Arid: desert / island / landscape.
• Intrepid: traveler / group / voyage.
• Idyllic: spot / conditions / setting.
• Grueling: hike / climb / race.
• Swirling: mist / water / wind.
• Exquisite: waterfalls / flowers / views.
• Blazing / brilliant / scorching: sun.
• Severe / devastating / massive / powerful / huge: earthquake.
• Verdant / lush / dense / impenetrable / thick / tropical: jungle.
• Great / pleasant / entertaining / faithful / loyal / agreeable: companion.
• Breathtaking / spectacular / dramatic / stunning / magnificent / picturesque: scenery.
• Pleasant / relaxing / romantic / leisure / gentle: stroll.

Vocabulary: Essay

• Tourism industry is unregulated.
• Mass tourism
• Species become endangered.
• Employment opportunities
• Urban sprawl
• Environmental legislation
• Living standards
• Community displacement
• Waste material
• Cultural taboos

Vocabulary: Anger

• Heated argument
• Irate customer
• Be cross with someone
• Seething with anger (very angry without being able to express it)
• Go berserk
• Blow his top
• Fly into a rage
• Sudden outburst of temper
• Let off steam
• Throws a tantrum (berrinche)