Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "luggage", "result", "ashamed", etc.

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to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .

match [noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: After a long and intense match , the tennis player emerged victorious and celebrated with her fans .

team [noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex:

to lose [verb]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: Our team lost to the undefeated champions .

exam [noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics , cells , and ecology .

result [noun]

something that is caused by something else

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect , with the result that crime rates decreased .

to pass [verb]

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

Ex: I 'm not really expecting to pass first time .

mark [noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

Ex: His final mark in the class was an A.

plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .

late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .

luggage [noun]

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

Ex: They bought new luggage for their overseas vacation .

schoolwork [noun]

the academic tasks, assignments, or activities assigned to students by teachers or educational institutions

Ex: The teacher collected the schoolwork at the end of the week .

difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

to describe [verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

feeling [noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of excitement in the air was palpable as the crowd awaited the start of the concert .

anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

ashamed [adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .

bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .

cross [adjective]

feeling annoyed or angry

Ex: They were cross with themselves for forgetting the anniversary .

delighted [adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The children looked delighted as they opened their Christmas presents .

disappointed [adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

envious [adjective]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

Ex: Despite her achievements , she still felt envious of her sister 's effortless success .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .

relieved [adjective]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

Ex:

shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .

suspicious [adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

positive [adjective]

achieving success or progress

Ex: Despite initial setbacks , the project eventually had a positive outcome .

negative [adjective]

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

Ex: The test result came back negative , which was a relief .

a bit [adverb]

to a small extent or degree

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little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .

extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .

rather [adverb]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

Ex: The instructions were rather unclear , causing some confusion .

very [adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: She was very excited to start her new job .

Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
Introduction - IA	Introduction - IB	Introduction - IC	Introduction - ID
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E	Unit 1 - 1F
Unit 1 - 1G	Unit 1 - 1H	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2B
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F	Unit 2 - 2G
Unit 2 - 2H	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3E
Unit 3 - 3F	Unit 3 - 3G	Unit 3 - 3H	Unit 4 - 4A
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F
Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E	Unit 5 - 5F	Unit 5 - 5G
Unit 5 - 5H	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 6 - 6G	Unit 6 - 6H	Unit 7 - 7A
Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7E	Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 7 - 7G
Unit 7 - 7H	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8E	Unit 8 - 8F
Unit 8 - 8G	Unit 8 - 8H	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F	Unit 9 - 9G
Unit 9 - 9H	Culture 1	Culture 2	Culture 3
Culture 6	Culture 7	Culture 8