Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Introduction - IA - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Introduction - IA - Part 1 in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "wonder", "accuse", "propose", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
to ask
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .
to spend
to spend [verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: His retirement years were spent traveling the world .
time
time [noun]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Ex: It 's important to manage your time wisely .
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 mind
to mind [verb]

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

Ex: He does n't mind if people disagree with him ; he welcomes different perspectives .
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 advise
to advise [verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .
to decide
to decide [verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
to choose
to choose [verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .
to accuse
to accuse [verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .
to afford
to afford [verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies .
to beg
to beg [verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: Right now , the child is begging for a second chance after breaking a vase .
to blame
to blame [verb]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: The investigation revealed no evidence to blame the company for the unexpected equipment failure .
to deny
to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .
to end up
to end up [verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: After several detours , we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about .
to insist on
to insist on [verb]

to demand something firmly and persistently

Ex: They insisted on their right to a full refund for the faulty product .
to keep
to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .
to manage
to manage [verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury .
to mention
to mention [verb]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article ?
to offer
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .
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 promise
to promise [verb]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
to propose
to propose [verb]

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: She proposed a topic for her research project , hoping to investigate the relationship between social media usage and mental health .
to remind
to remind [verb]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Last week , she reminded the team about the important client meeting .
to tell
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
to thank
to thank [verb]

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

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

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability .
ease
ease [noun]

a state of being comfortable and relaxed, without worry or difficulty

Ex: The soft music helped her relax and find ease in her thoughts .
easily
easily [adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: They fixed the car easily .
hope
hope [noun]

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

Ex: The child 's eyes sparkled with hope as she made a wish upon a shooting star .
hopeful
hopeful [adjective]

having attributes or indicators that inspire confidence and optimism about future outcomes

Ex: Despite the challenges , the hopeful signs of progress were evident in the latest reports .
to wonder
to wonder [verb]

to want to know about something particular

Ex: The detective could n't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be .
wonderful
wonderful [adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: She has done a wonderful job organizing the event .
wonderfully
wonderfully [adverb]

to an excellent or highly pleasing degree

Ex: The children behaved wonderfully during the long trip .
Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
Introduction - IA - Part 1 Introduction - IA - Part 2 Introduction - IC Unit 1 - 1A
Unit 1 - 1C Unit 1 - 1E Unit 1 - 1F Unit 1 - 1G
Unit 2 - 2A Unit 2 - 2D Unit 2 - 2E Unit 2 - 2F
Unit 2 - 2G Unit 2 - 2H Unit 3 - 3A Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3E Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1 Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2 Unit 4 - 4B
Unit 4 - 4C Unit 4 - 4D Unit 4 - 4E Unit 4 - 4F
Unit 4 - 4G Unit 4 - 4H Unit 5 - 5A Unit 5 - 5E
Unit 5 - 5F Unit 5 - 5G Unit 6 - 6A Unit 6 - 6C
Unit 6 - 6E Unit 6 - 6F Unit 6 - 6G Unit 6 - 6H
Unit 7 - 7A Unit 7 - 7C Unit 7 - 7D Unit 7 - 7E
Unit 7 - 7F Unit 8 - 8A Unit 8 - 8C Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F Unit 9 - 9A Unit 9 - 9E Unit 9 - 9F
Unit 9 - 9H Culture 1 Culture 7