Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9C in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "comfort", "enquire", "prescribe", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
to apologize
to apologize [verb]

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .
to challenge
to challenge [verb]

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

Ex: The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments .
to comfort
to comfort [verb]

to lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness

Ex: She comforts her friend who is feeling anxious .
to complain
to complain [verb]

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .
to describe
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 .
to encourage
to encourage [verb]

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .
to inquire
to inquire [verb]

to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

Ex: The customer inquired about the return policy before making a purchase .
to entertain
to entertain [verb]

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing .
to inform
to inform [verb]

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

Ex: The manager informed the team of the changes in the project timeline to keep everyone updated .
to persuade
to persuade [verb]

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .
to recommend
to recommend [verb]

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .
to tell
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
story
story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .
to thank
to thank [verb]

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

Ex: People regularly thank others for their assistance .
to warn
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .
to welcome
to welcome [verb]

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

Ex: The students organized a party to welcome the new exchange student .
to lose
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
weight
weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it .
to get
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
deal
deal [noun]

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

Ex: The real estate agent brokered a deal between the buyer and seller for the purchase of the property .
to prescribe
to prescribe [verb]

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

Ex: My therapist prescribed light exercises to help with my back pain .
drug
drug [noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: Herbal remedies , derived from plants , have been used for centuries as natural drugs to address a wide range of health issues , though their efficacy and safety can vary .
to come up with
to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .
idea
idea [noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Let 's brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for the marketing campaign .
to browse
to browse [verb]

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .
the Internet
the Internet [noun]

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
to run on
to run on [verb]

to operate using a specific energy source

Ex: The flashlight runs on rechargeable batteries , making it eco-friendly .
biofuel
biofuel [noun]

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

Ex: The airline industry is exploring the use of biofuel to reduce carbon emissions from commercial flights .
Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
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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