Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "revision", "take offense", "phone", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate

to become less angry, upset, or worried

Ex: My dog gets so excited when visitors come over , it takes him a while to calm down .

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

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to phone [verb]

to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone

Ex: He decided to phone his parents to share the good news about his promotion .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .

to make something end

Ex: The team finished the race in first place .

to stop working or doing an activity temporarily in order to rest, relax, etc.

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to feel upset, insulted, or resentful by something someone said or did

Ex: I think he took offense at my suggestion that he could improve his work .

to give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure

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to decide what to do in the future and organize the steps to achieve it

Ex: He made a plan to finish his homework before dinner .

to engage in a brief conversation or discussion with someone, often to convey a message, ask a question, or discuss a particular matter

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revision [noun]

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

Ex: After receiving feedback , he realized that revision was necessary to enhance the quality of his work .
truth [noun]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

Ex: Journalists strive to report news with integrity and adhere to the highest standards of truth .
lie [noun]

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

Ex: She regretted the lie she told her friend and knew she had to come clean .