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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

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

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celebrity

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

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free press

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

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investigation

an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

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journalism

the product that is the result of a journalist's work

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journalist

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

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paparazzi

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

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press

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

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regulator

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

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privacy

a state in which other people cannot watch or interrupt a person

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law

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

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publicity

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

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scandal

the spread of disgraceful rumors or information about the private lives of individuals

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tabloid

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

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in the public eye

used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

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in the public interest

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

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to harass

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

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to invade

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

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to stalk

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

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to sue

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

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libel

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

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arrogant

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

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self-assured

confident in one's abilities or qualities

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calculating

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

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courageous

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

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foolhardy

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

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pushy

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

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enthusiastic

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

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reserved

reluctant to share feelings or problems

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antisocial

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

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thrifty

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

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shrewd

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

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stingy

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

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