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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "verbal", "flatter", "nag", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
to respect

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .
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to trust
to trust
[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: I trust him because he has never let me down .
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verbal
verbal
[Adjective]

relating to or expressed using spoken language

Ex: The verbal exchange between the characters in the play revealed their conflicting emotions and motivations .
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interaction

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Ex: The interaction between the various departments improved the overall project .
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to compliment

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

Ex: He complimented his colleague on his new suit , appreciating its style and professional appearance .
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to flatter

to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest

Ex: The salesperson flattered the customer by complimenting their taste and choices , hoping to close a deal .
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .
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to lecture

to give a formal talk or presentation to teach someone or a group

Ex: The expert lectures annually at the symposium on cybersecurity .
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to nag
to nag
[Verb]

to annoy others constantly with endless complaints

Ex: He nagged her all day about finishing the project , even though it was almost done .
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to offend
to offend
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: The political leader 's speech managed to offend a large portion of the population due to its divisive nature .
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to praise
to praise
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: Colleagues gathered to praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .
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to tease
to tease
[Verb]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Couples may tease each other affectionately , adding a touch of humor to their relationship .
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to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: They warned the travelers about potential delays at the airport .
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boyfriend
boyfriend
[noun]

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: They have been happily together for three years , celebrating their love as boyfriend and girlfriend .
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: The parents took turns reading bedtime stories to their children every night .
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police officer

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: To enhance our learning experience , our teacher organized a field trip to the museum .
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to admire
to admire
[Verb]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .
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to adore
to adore
[Verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: They adore their parents for the sacrifices they 've made for the family .
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on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: In the business meeting, the executives found it easy to make decisions as they were on the same wavelength regarding the company's vision and objectives.
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to be
to be
[Verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: Why are you being so stubborn ?
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close
close
[Adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: Their close relationship made them inseparable , both in good times and bad .
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wary
wary
[Adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: The hiker was wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .
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to envy
to envy
[Verb]

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

Ex: We envy our friends ' adventurous travels and wish we could experience the same .
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: I feel excited about the upcoming holiday .
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sorry
sorry
[Adjective]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

Ex: The teacher seemed sorry when she realized the assignment was unclear .
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in common with

used to express that something is shared or has similarities with someone or something else

Ex: His behavior is in common with that of other students in the class .
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to look down on

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

Ex: The arrogant aristocrat looked down on the common people .
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to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other's perspectives, but eventually, they began to see eye to eye and work collaboratively.
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