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 respect [verb]

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

Ex: She respects her mentor and admires his dedication and integrity .
to trust
to trust [verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: Yesterday , he trusted his friend to handle an important project .
verbal
verbal [adjective]

relating to or expressed using spoken language

Ex: The verbal agreement between the two parties was sealed with a handshake .
interaction
interaction [noun]

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Ex: He had little interaction with his colleagues at work .
to compliment
to compliment [verb]

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

Ex: During the interview , the recruiter complimented the candidate on their impressive resume and relevant skills .
to flatter
to flatter [verb]

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

Ex: She flattered her friend 's cooking , even though the meal did n't meet her expectations , to avoid hurting their feelings .
to insult
to insult [verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: Offering a backhanded compliment can unintentionally insult the person you 're trying to praise .
to lecture
to lecture [verb]

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

Ex: The author was asked to lecture at the literary festival , discussing the creative process behind writing a novel .
to nag
to nag [verb]

to annoy others constantly with endless complaints

Ex: He nags his colleagues constantly about their work performance .
to offend
to offend [verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: Sharing insensitive comments about someone 's background can easily offend them and create tension .
to praise
to praise [verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The manager praised the team for their hard work and dedication , leading to a successful project .
to tease
to tease [verb]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere .
to tell off
to tell off [verb]

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

Ex: He was told off by his manager for missing the deadline .
to warn
to warn [verb]

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

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .
boyfriend
boyfriend [noun]

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: Sarah introduced her new boyfriend , Alex , to her friends at the party , and they instantly liked him .
colleague
colleague [noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .
parent
parent [noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: My parent , a loving and supportive figure , always encouraged me to pursue my dreams .
police officer
police officer [noun]

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

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items .
teacher
teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .
to admire
to admire [verb]

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

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .
to adore
to adore [verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: The children adore their teacher for her patience and encouragement .
on the same wavelength
on the same wavelength [phrase]

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

Ex: The teacher and student had a productive discussion because they were on the same wavelength regarding the educational goals and strategies .
to be
to be [verb]

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

Ex: The movie was entertaining .
close
close [adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: The couple had a close partnership , built on trust and mutual respect .
wary
wary [adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research .
to envy
to envy [verb]

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

Ex: They envy their classmates ' popularity and wish they were as well-liked .
to feel
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
sorry
sorry [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier .
in common with
in common with [adverb]

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

Ex: The hotel has many features in common with other five-star resorts .
to look down on
to look down on [verb]

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

Ex: The arrogant politician looked down on his opponents , dismissing their ideas as insignificant .
to look up to
to look up to [verb]

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

Ex:
to [see] eye to eye
to [see] eye to eye [phrase]

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: The negotiation process was challenging , but eventually , both parties found common ground and began to see eye to eye .
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