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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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gesture
gesture
[noun]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

Ex: She made a gesture of approval with her thumb. 
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expression

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

Ex: Her eyes widened in surprise, an expression that conveyed her shock better than words ever could. 
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to bite
to bite
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite. 
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fingernail

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

Ex: She painted her fingernail a bright shade of red. 
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to bow
to bow
[Verb]

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

Ex: As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply. 
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head
head
[noun]

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

Ex: The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

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

Ex: She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move. 
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

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

Ex: He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners. 
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to cross
to cross
[Verb]

to arrange something in a manner that creates an intersection or overlap

Ex: The construction workers carefully crossed wooden beams to build a scaffold. 
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leg
leg
[noun]

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

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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to fidget
to fidget
[Verb]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: The child couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in his chair during the long car ride. 
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

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

Ex: She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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to frown
to frown
[Verb]

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

Ex: He tends to frown when concentrating deeply on his work. 
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thumbs up
thumbs up
[phrase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The team leader gave a thumbs up to the new project proposal, indicating approval and support. 
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to grimace

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

Ex: As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort. 
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to grin
to grin
[Verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: He couldn't contain his excitement and began to grin from ear to ear. 
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to nod
to nod
[Verb]

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

Ex: He nodded to greet his neighbor as he walked by. 
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to pout
to pout
[Verb]

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

Ex: The child started to pout when told it was bedtime. 
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to purse
to purse
[Verb]

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

Ex: She pursed her lips at the rude comment. 
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lip
lip
[noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: He kissed her gently on the lips. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you raise the lamp so I can see? 
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eyebrow
eyebrow
[noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: He had a habit of raising one eyebrow when he was skeptical. 
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to scowl
to scowl
[Verb]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

Ex: She scowled at the noisy children. 
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to scratch

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

Ex: She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation. 
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to shake
to shake
[Verb]

to move from side to side or up and down

Ex: The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement. 
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to shrug
to shrug
[Verb]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: When asked about his plans for the weekend, he just shrugged and said he hadn't decided yet. 
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym. 
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to wave
to wave
[Verb]

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

Ex: She stood on the platform and waved as the train departed. 
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to wink
to wink
[Verb]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Ex: During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message. 
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to yawn
to yawn
[Verb]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

Ex: As the lecture dragged on, students began to yawn in boredom. 
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annoyance
annoyance
[noun]

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

Ex: The constant buzzing of the fly was a source of great annoyance. 
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anxiety
anxiety
[noun]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

Ex: The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty. 
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boredom
boredom
[noun]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

Ex: After sitting in the waiting room for hours, he couldn’t shake the feeling of boredom. 
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confusion
confusion
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden loud noise caused confusion among the crowd. 
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disapproval

a feeling or expression of not agreeing with or liking something

Ex: Her parents showed disapproval of her decision. 
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disgust
disgust
[noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust. 
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fear
fear
[noun]

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

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
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friendliness

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

Ex: Her friendliness made everyone feel welcome at the party, and people immediately started chatting with one another. 
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happiness
happiness
[noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense happiness to the young couple. 
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ignorance
ignorance
[noun]

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

Ex: His ignorance of the subject was evident when he gave incorrect answers during the discussion. 
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indifference

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

Ex: His indifference to the team's success frustrated his colleagues. 
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interest
interest
[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift. 
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pain
pain
[noun]

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

Ex: I could see the pain in his eyes when he spoke. 
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shame
shame
[noun]

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

Ex: The child's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class. 
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shock
shock
[noun]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

Ex: The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office. 
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human
human
[noun]

a person

Ex: Human beings have the ability to communicate through language. 
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

to make a noise

Ex: The alarm clock sounded, waking me up. 
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to [clear] {one's} throat

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

Ex: He cleared his throat before starting his speech. 
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to cough
to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue. 
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to gasp
to gasp
[Verb]

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

Ex: She gasped in surprise when she saw the unexpected gift. 
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to hiccup
to hiccup
[Verb]

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

Ex: After gulping down his drink, he began to hiccup unexpectedly. 
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

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

Ex: As he watched the sunset, he sighed, feeling a sense of peace and satisfaction. 
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to slurp
to slurp
[Verb]

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

Ex: He couldn't help but slurp his noodles loudly, causing a few raised eyebrows in the restaurant. 
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to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verb]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: Don't forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze. 
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to sniff
to sniff
[Verb]

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

Ex: Dogs often sniff the ground to gather information about their surroundings. 
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to snore
to snore
[Verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: My roommate often snores loudly, keeping me awake at night. 
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to tut
to tut
[Verb]

used to express disapproval or annoyance, often made by clicking one's tongue against the roof of the mouth

Ex: She tutted at the messy room, clearly annoyed. 
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