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

Ex: When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to challenge

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

Ex: She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday. 
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to comfort

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

Ex: Friends gathered to comfort her after the loss of a loved one. 
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to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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to describe

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

Ex: He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem. 
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to encourage

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom. 
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to inquire

to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

Ex: I called the customer service hotline to inquire about my order status. 
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to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals. 
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to inform
to inform
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format. 
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to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 
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to recommend

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

Ex: She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history. 
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to tell
to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Did he tell you about the new project? 
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story
story
[noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: He's a journalist known for his in-depth stories about political events. 
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to thank
to thank
[Verb]

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

Ex: A handwritten note is a thoughtful way to thank someone for a gift or favor. 
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

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

Ex: The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm. 
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to welcome

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

Ex: He welcomed his friend at the train station who was visiting from another city. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: He got an unexpected bonus at work. 
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deal
deal
[noun]

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

Ex: The two companies signed a lucrative deal to collaborate on a new product line. 
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to prescribe

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

Ex: After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough. 
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drug
drug
[noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: Drugs prescribed by doctors play a crucial role in treating various medical conditions, from antibiotics for infections to painkillers for managing discomfort. 
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to come up with

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

Ex: By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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to browse
to browse
[Verb]

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

Ex: He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games. 
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the Internet

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

Ex: Can you recommend any good websites on the Internet? 
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to run on
to run on
[Verb]

to operate using a specific energy source

Ex: This car can run on electricity alone for short trips. 
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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: Researchers are developing new methods to produce biofuel from algae, aiming for a more sustainable and eco-friendly energy source. 
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