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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "scowl", "fidget", "grimace", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

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to bite
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to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

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the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

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to bow
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to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

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head
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the top part of body, where brain and face are located

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to cover
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to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

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mouth
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our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: She opened mouth wide to take a bite of the juicy apple .
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to cross
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to arrange something in a manner that creates an intersection or overlap

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leg
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each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: She felt a cramp in leg after running for a long time .
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to fidget
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to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

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to fold
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to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

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arm
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one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: She used arm to push open the heavy door .
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to frown
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to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

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thumbs up
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an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

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to grin
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to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

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to nod
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to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

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to pout
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to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

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lip
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each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

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to raise
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to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: raised his hat and smiled at her .
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eyebrow
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one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

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to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Ex: Trying to focus on the task at hand , she could n't help scratch her head in concentration .
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to shake
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to move from side to side or up and down

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to shrug
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to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "
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shoulder
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each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: She draped a shawl over shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .
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to wave
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to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

Ex: From the ship , the waved to the people on the shore .
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to wink
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to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Ex: At the surprise party , winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .
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to yawn
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to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

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annoyance
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a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

Ex: The frequent software glitches were annoyance to the users .
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anxiety
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a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .
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boredom
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the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

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confusion
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a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

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disgust
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a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

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fear
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a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

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the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

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happiness
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the feeling of being happy and well

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ignorance
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the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

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lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

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interest
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the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Ex: The documentary sparked a interest in marine biology in many viewers .
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pain
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the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

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shame
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an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

Ex: Overcoming feelings shame often requires self-compassion and forgiveness .
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shock
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a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

Ex: The country was shock after the unexpected election results were announced .
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human
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a person

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to sound
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to make a noise

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to make a sound to remove obstruction from the throat or to prepare the voice for speaking or singing

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to cough
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to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

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to gasp
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to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions

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to hiccup
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to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly

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to sigh
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to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: Faced with an unavoidable delay , sighed and accepted the situation .
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to slurp
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to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

Ex: The comedian on stage pretended slurp his coffee loudly for comedic effect .
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to sneeze
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to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

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to sniff
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to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

Ex: I sniffed countless perfumes but have n't found my favorite yet .
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to snore
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to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: He could n't help snore when he was very tired .
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to tut
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used to express disapproval or annoyance, often made by clicking one's tongue against the roof of the mouth

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