Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5E in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "qualification", "debt", "cooperate", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

Ex: His leadership qualifications made him the perfect candidate for the role of team manager .
to earn [verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
debt [noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor , who had guided her throughout her career .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?

the activities and interactions a person has with other people for fun and enjoyment, outside of work or other responsibilities

Ex: He values his social life , making time to connect with friends .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
pressure [noun]

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

Ex: Political leaders often experience pressure to respond swiftly to crises .
to gain [verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service .

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture .
ex-wife [noun]

a woman who was previously married to someone but is no longer their spouse due to a divorce or legal separation

Ex: She shared her experiences as an ex-wife in a magazine article .

a skirt that is very short, often considered to be a symbol of youthfulness

Ex: Despite the chilly weather , she defiantly wore her miniskirt with tights and boots .

any half of a circle

Ex: He drew a semicircle on the board to explain the concept of angles .

a warship that can operate both on and under water

Ex: Crew members aboard the submarine undergo rigorous training to operate and maintain its advanced systems .

to gain knowledge after experiencing something painful or disastrous

Ex: He learned his lesson about ignoring deadlines after losing a client .
postwar [adjective]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

Ex:
unemployed [adjective]

without a job and seeking employment

Ex: After being laid off , he joined the ranks of the unemployed and began searching for new job opportunities .
independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

to work with other people in order to achieve a common goal

Ex: Students cooperated on the group project to produce a comprehensive result .

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

Ex: He had to rewrite the report after receiving feedback from his supervisor .

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: Overcooking pasta can lead to a mushy texture and loss of firmness .

to cook food for less time than necessary

Ex: They warned him not to undercook the fish for safety reasons .

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

Ex: If you misunderstand the question , do n't hesitate to ask for clarification .