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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2E in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "purpose", "at stake", "under pressure", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
age

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

[noun]
common

regular and without any exceptional features

[Adjective]
course

a series of interconnected events or actions, typically leading towards a particular goal or outcome

[noun]
fact

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

[noun]
first

coming or happening before any other person or thing

[determiner]
purpose

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

[noun]
terrible

extremely bad or unpleasant

[Adjective]
at all

no degree or amount whatsoever

[Adverb]
at last

in the end or after a lot of waiting

[Adverb]
at fault

having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm

[Adjective]
at once

immediately or without delay

[Adverb]
at stake

used to refer to something that is in danger of being lost or negatively impacted

[Adverb]
for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

[Adverb]
for good

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

[phrase]
for one thing

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

[Adverb]
in control

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

[Adjective]
in the wrong

deserving blame for a mistake, argument, accident, etc.

[phrase]
in any case

used to indicate that something is true regardless of other factors or circumstances

[Adverb]
on the one hand

used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement

[Adverb]
on second thoughts

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something

[phrase]
on the whole

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

[Adverb]
by mistake

without any intention and completely by accident

[phrase]
by accident

without any intention or planning

[Adverb]
for now

used to indicate that something is currently decided but may subject to change in the future

[phrase]
if in doubt

‌used to offer advice or instructions to someone who is incapable of making decisions

[phrase]
under arrest

used to describe a situation in which a person is being held by law enforcement due to suspicion or evidence of their involvement in a crime

[phrase]
under control

used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way

[phrase]
under the impression

used to express the state or situation of believing that something is true or the case

[phrase]
under pressure

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

[phrase]
of interest

used to reefer to something that attracts attention or causes concern, due to being relevant or important to a particular person or group

[phrase]
in the end

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

[phrase]
time

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

[noun]
in time

after a period of time

[Adverb]
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