Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2E

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

regular and without any exceptional features

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

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

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

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

extremely bad or unpleasant

to the smallest amount or degree

in the end or after a lot of waiting

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

immediately or without delay

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

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

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

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

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

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

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

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

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

without any intention and completely by accident

without any intention or planning

for the present time, but possibly subject to change in the future

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

after a period of time