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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
media
[noun]

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

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information on current events. 
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celebrity
celebrity
[noun]

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

Ex: Being a celebrity often means less privacy. 
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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

Ex: A free press is essential for maintaining democracy. 
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investigative journalism

the practice of conducting thorough investigations to uncover and report on significant stories that often involve wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power

Ex: Investigative journalism helped reveal the company's unfair business practices. 
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journalist

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

Ex: A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story. 
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paparazzi
paparazzi
[noun]

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

Ex: The paparazzi gathered outside the celebrity's home, hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous actor. 
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press
press
[noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: He gave an interview to the press about his new book. 
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regulator
regulator
[noun]

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

Ex: The financial regulator imposed new rules to protect investors. 
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privacy
privacy
[noun]

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

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law
law
[noun]

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

Ex: Breaking the law can result in serious consequences. 
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publicity
publicity
[noun]

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

Ex: The company used social media publicity to promote its new product, generating buzz before the launch. 
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scandal
scandal
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor's scandal was discussed in every corner of the media. 
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tabloid
tabloid
[noun]

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

Ex: The tabloid sensationalized the celebrity scandal with exaggerated headlines and paparazzi photos. 
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in the public eye

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

Ex: As a famous actor, he has spent most of his life in the public eye. 
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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

Ex: The government passed a new law in the public interest to improve healthcare. 
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to harass
to harass
[Verb]

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

Ex: The employee filed a complaint against a coworker who continued to harass them. 
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to invade
to invade
[Verb]

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

Ex: The army decided to invade the neighboring country to secure vital resources. 
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to stalk
to stalk
[Verb]

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

Ex: Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work. 
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to sue
to sue
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dissatisfied customer decided to sue the company for breach of contract. 
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libel
libel
[noun]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Ex: The celebrity sued the tabloid for libel after it published false and damaging statements about her personal life. 
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arrogant
arrogant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his lack of experience, he acted in an arrogant manner, believing he knew better than everyone else. 
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self-assured
self-assured
[Adjective]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She walked into the room with a self-assured stride, exuding confidence. 
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calculating
calculating
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His calculating nature made him a successful business strategist. 
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courageous
courageous
[Adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents, displaying extraordinary bravery. 
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foolhardy
foolhardy
[Adjective]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

Ex: His foolhardy attempt to climb the mountain without proper equipment put his life at risk. 
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pushy
pushy
[Adjective]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

Ex: The pushy salesperson wouldn't take no for an answer and kept trying to make a sale. 
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enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success. 
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reserved
reserved
[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles. 
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antisocial
antisocial
[Adjective]

not wanting the company of others

Ex: She seemed antisocial at the party, standing by the wall and answering only when spoken to. 
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thrifty
thrifty
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His thrifty approach to cooking helped him save a lot of money. 
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shrewd
shrewd
[Adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

Ex: The shrewd businessman knew when to invest and when to hold back, ensuring steady growth for his company. 
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stingy
stingy
[Adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend. 
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