Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Introduction - IC

Here you will find the vocabulary from Introduction - IC in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "infant", "emigrate", "split up", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
stage [noun]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

Ex: The company is in the early stages of developing a new product line .
life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
to be [verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: The movie was entertaining .
adult [noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education .

a person who has reached the age of 100 or more

Ex: There are many centenarians in the village , each with fascinating stories .
infant [noun]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

Ex: The infant 's infectious laughter brought joy to everyone in the room .
toddler [noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: The daycare center had a special play area designed for toddlers .
elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .
teens [noun]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

Ex: In his teens , he became passionate about music .
middle-aged [adjective]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

Ex: He felt more confident as a middle-aged professional .
about [preposition]

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

Ex: She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
at [preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: The event is scheduled at 3:15 PM .
by [preposition]

used to indicate the person or entity performing an action

Ex: The car was repaired by a skilled mechanic .
of [preposition]

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

Ex: Many critics praised the film for its unique storytelling and stunning visuals , which they found to be a refreshing change of pace .
to [preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

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with [preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

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from [preposition]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

Ex:
on [preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: She gave birth on Christmas Day .
life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
event [noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex:

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .
flat [adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight .

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

Ex: After years of careful planning , the Smith family decided to emigrate from their homeland .

to be brought into this world from a mother's body

Ex: He will be born in September .

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .

to start loving someone deeply

Ex: The couple fell in love during a summer vacation in Italy .
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
divorced [adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children .
engaged [adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: The engaged pair looked forward to building a life together .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .
to have [verb]

to undergo or experience something

Ex: I had a tough day at work dealing with unexpected issues .
change [noun]

a process or result of becoming different

Ex: The company underwent a big change in leadership last year .
career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

Ex: The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents ' death .
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 .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .

to no longer be alive

Ex: She passed away peacefully in her sleep .

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

Ex: The artist decided to settle down in a peaceful village to focus on her work .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Ex: His grandparents often take care of him when his parents are at work .
first [adjective]

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

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job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .
to get [verb]

to reach a specific place

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