Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2E in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "attempt", "completion", "erupt", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: She attempts to learn a new language by practicing every day .
attempt [noun]

the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging

Ex: His attempt at cooking a gourmet meal resulted in a delicious dinner .

the final step or last effort needed to successfully finish a particular activity or project

Ex: The final task was the completion of the report .
complete [adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: The instructions for the game are complete and easy to understand .

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .
to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .

the act of traveling through unfamiliar areas in order to gain knowledge or discover new information

Ex: The explorers ' daring exploration of the uncharted cave system took weeks to complete .

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission .

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .
dream [noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

Ex: She dreams of being the first woman to circumnavigate the Arctic .

he act of traveling all the way around something, usually the Earth, by boat, airplane, or other means of transportation

Ex: The ship set off for its circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean .
thunder [noun]

a long, loud sound that comes after lightning during a storm

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing .

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex:
to erupt [verb]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

Ex: The underwater volcano erupted , creating a new island .
eruption [noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash .

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The doctor performed an examination to check for any signs of infection .

to analyze someone or something in detail

Ex: The archaeologist examined the artifacts to learn about the ancient civilization .

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

Ex: The inspiring story of success served to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs .

the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires

Ex: The motivation behind his generous donation was to support education in his community .
to relax [verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: On Sundays , I usually relax and do nothing .

the state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety

Ex: The spa offered a variety of treatments designed to promote relaxation .

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: She rescues injured animals and provides them with care .