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
gesture [noun]

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

Ex: The child waved as a friendly gesture .

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

Ex: The teacher 's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom .
to bite [verb]

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

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

Ex: She tapped her fingernail on the table impatiently .
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: In many cultures , it is customary to bow when greeting elders as a gesture of politeness .
head [noun]

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

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .
to cover [verb]

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

Ex: He decided to cover his plants with a tarp to protect them from the impending frost .
mouth [noun]

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

Ex: He tasted the delicious cake , savoring the flavors in his mouth .
to cross [verb]

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

Ex: Electricians crossed wires to create intricate electrical circuitry
leg [noun]

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

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .

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

Ex: He always fidgets with his phone when he 's waiting for someone to reply to his message .
to fold [verb]

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

Ex: Before baking , she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling .
arm [noun]

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

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm .
to frown [verb]

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

Ex: The baby started to frown when the loud noise interrupted her nap .
thumbs up [phrase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex:

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

Ex: She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine .
to grin [verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: Seeing the old photographs , they could n't help but grin at the memories .
to nod [verb]

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

Ex: The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept .
to pout [verb]

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

Ex: The toddler began to pout when denied a second cookie .
to purse [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher pursed her lips before responding .
lip [noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips .
to raise [verb]

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

Ex: She raised both arms above her head .
eyebrow [noun]

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

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .
to scowl [verb]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

Ex: The teacher scowled in disapproval .

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

Ex: Unable to resist the itch , he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten .
to shake [verb]

to move from side to side or up and down

Ex: The boat sailed through choppy waters , causing it to shake with each wave that it encountered .
to shrug [verb]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: Seeing the puzzled expression on her face , he shrugged and explained that he was n't sure himself .
shoulder [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders .
to wave [verb]

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

Ex: From the balcony , they waved to their friends waiting below .
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:
to yawn [verb]

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

Ex: The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably .

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

Ex: The construction noise outside was a daily annoyance for the office workers .
anxiety [noun]

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

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety .
boredom [noun]

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

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom , and he struggled to stay awake .

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

Ex: The sudden change in plans caused a lot of confusion among the team .

a negative judgment or opinion about something, indicating a lack of approval or satisfaction

disgust [noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: The taste of the spoiled milk left a lingering sense of disgust in his mouth .
fear [noun]

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

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

Ex: His friendliness toward new colleagues helped create a positive and supportive work environment .

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

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

Ex: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it , as people are expected to know the rules of society .

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

Ex: She responded with indifference when asked about the upcoming event .
interest [noun]

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

Ex: Tom 's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope .
pain [noun]

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

Ex: Sharing my story helped me deal with the pain .
shame [noun]

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

Ex:
shock [noun]

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

Ex: He experienced a shock when he found out his childhood friend had passed away .
to sound [verb]

to make a noise

Ex: The fire alarm sounded , prompting everyone to evacuate .

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

Ex: Before answering , he cleared his throat and looked at his notes .
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .
to gasp [verb]

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

Ex: The sudden pain caused him to gasp for breath .

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

Ex: The child hiccupped loudly after consuming the fizzy soda .
to sigh [verb]

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

Ex: Upon hearing the news , he could n't help but sigh in disappointment .
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: Trying the hot ramen for the first time , she attempted to slurp the noodles just like they do in Japan .

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

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand , remember to wash it afterwards .
to sniff [verb]

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

Ex: Right now , the detective is sniffing the evidence to find any unusual scents .
to snore [verb]

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

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair .
to tut [verb]

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

Ex: