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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age [noun]

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

Ex: My little sister is half my age ; we have a big age difference .

common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .

course [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to change the course of his career after years in finance .

fact [noun]

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

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first [adjective]

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

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purpose [noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: She joined the volunteer organization with the purpose of helping disadvantaged children in her community .

terrible [adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate .

at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .

at last [adverb]

in the end or after a lot of waiting

Ex: After waiting all day , the ice cream truck came by at last .

at fault [adjective]

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

Ex: He refused to admit he was at fault for the project delays .

at once [adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: The emergency team was dispatched at once to the accident site .

at stake [adverb]

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

Ex: If we do n’t act quickly , lives may be at stake .

for the time being [adverb]

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: We 'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready .

for good [phrase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

Ex: He vowed to quit smoking for good after his health scare .

for one thing [adverb]

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

Ex: I prefer living in the suburbs because it 's quieter and less crowded , for one thing .

in control [adjective]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

Ex: He felt more in control of his finances after creating a detailed budget .

in the wrong {~noun} [phrase]

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

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in any case [adverb]

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

Ex: He may not be the most qualified , but in any case , he ’s the one we have for the job .

on the one hand [adverb]

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

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , but on the one hand , it also carries the risk of financial loss .

on second thoughts [phrase]

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

Ex: I was considering confronting my friend about the issue , but on second thoughts , I decided it would be better to have a calm conversation and find a resolution .

on the whole [adverb]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

Ex: On the whole , the company 's performance has improved significantly over the past year .

by mistake [phrase]

without any intention and completely by accident

Ex: The waiter served them the wrong dish by mistake .

by accident [adverb]

without any intention or planning

Ex: The child spilled the milk by accident during breakfast .

for now [phrase]

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

Ex: For now , let ’s focus on the most urgent tasks .

if in doubt [phrase]

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

Ex: Review the guidelines carefully ; if in doubt , follow the established procedures .

under arrest [phrase]

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

under control [phrase]

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

Ex: She kept her emotions under control during the stressful meeting .

under the impression [phrase]

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

Ex: I was under the impression that the meeting was scheduled for tomorrow .

under pressure [phrase]

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

Ex: The athlete was under pressure to win the final match .

of interest [phrase]

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

Ex: The findings in the report are of interest to policymakers .

in the end [adverb]

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

Ex: In the end , the project was a huge success , despite the setbacks .

time [noun]

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

Ex: It 's important to manage your time wisely .

in time [adverb]

after a period of time

Ex: He knew that , in time , he would learn to play the piano well .

Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
Introduction - IA - Part 1	Introduction - IA - Part 2	Introduction - IC	Unit 1 - 1A
Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E	Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1G
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F
Unit 2 - 2G	Unit 2 - 2H	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4B
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F
Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5E
Unit 5 - 5F	Unit 5 - 5G	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C
Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 6 - 6G	Unit 6 - 6H
Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 7 - 7E
Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F
Unit 9 - 9H	Culture 1	Culture 7