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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "harass", "foolhardy", "regulator", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
media
[noun]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

Ex: She studies how media influences politics and public opinion .
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celebrity
[noun]

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

Ex: The reality show is hosted by a celebrity.
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media that is not under government or private control and is able to report news and express opinions freely without censorship or fear of retaliation

Ex: In a society with free press, the media can expose corruption without fear of punishment .
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the practice of conducting thorough investigations to uncover and report on significant stories that often involve wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power

Ex: His work investigative journalism led to a major reform in the healthcare system .
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someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: journalist spent months researching for his article .
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paparazzi
[noun]

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

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press
[noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: Public figures are frequently in the spotlight of press.
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regulator
[noun]

official in charge of overseeing and monitoring a specific area or activity in the public interest

Ex: The regulator is responsible for monitoring energy prices .
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law
[noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under law.
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publicity
[noun]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the filmpublicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .
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scandal
[noun]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

Ex: The family tried to recover from scandal that tarnished their name .
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tabloid
[noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: Tabloids often rely on anonymous sources and speculative reporting to attract readers with sensational stories .
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used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

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used to describe actions or decisions that are made with the intention of benefiting the general public or society as a whole, rather than individual or private interests

Ex: Public health measures are often in the public interest to protect citizens .
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to harass
[Verb]

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort

Ex: Street vendors often face challenges , including harassed by local authorities .
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to invade
[Verb]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
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to stalk
[Verb]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who stalk their victims relentlessly .
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to sue
[Verb]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
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libel
[noun]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by libel.
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arrogant
[Adjective]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .
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self-assured
[Adjective]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: self-assured attitude helped him navigate difficult situations with ease .
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calculating
[Adjective]

(of a person) using clever planning and strategies to achieve their goals

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courageous
[Adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .
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foolhardy
[Adjective]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

Ex: Taking on such a large loan without a stable income foolhardy to her financial advisor .
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pushy
[Adjective]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

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enthusiastic
[Adjective]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

Ex: enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .
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reserved
[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: He reserved, even when asked about his personal life .
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antisocial
[Adjective]

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

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thrifty
[Adjective]

using resources carefully and efficiently, often in order to save or avoid waste

Ex: thrifty person makes the most out of limited resources .
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shrewd
[Adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

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stingy
[Adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .
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