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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: I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences. 
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to trust
to trust
[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: She regularly trusts her colleagues to complete tasks efficiently. 
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verbal
verbal
[Adjective]

relating to or expressed using spoken language

Ex: Verbal communication skills are essential for effective interpersonal interactions and public speaking. 
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interaction

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Ex: Their interaction during the meeting led to a fruitful collaboration. 
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to compliment

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

Ex: She complimented her friend on the excellent presentation, highlighting its clarity and insightful content. 
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to flatter

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

Ex: The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to lecture

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

Ex: The expert was invited to lecture at the conference, sharing insights on the latest advancements in technology. 
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to nag
to nag
[Verb]

to annoy others constantly with endless complaints

Ex: She nags her brother every morning to clean his room. 
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to offend
to offend
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment. 
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to praise
to praise
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment. 
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to tease
to tease
[Verb]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Ex: Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter. 
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to tell off

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

Ex: She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her. 
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

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

Ex: The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm. 
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boyfriend
boyfriend
[noun]

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: "Will you be my boyfriend?" she asked, hoping for a positive response. 
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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police officer

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

Ex: The brave police officer rushed to the scene of the accident to provide assistance. 
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question. 
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to admire
to admire
[Verb]

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

Ex: She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges. 
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to adore
to adore
[Verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: She adores her grandmother for her wisdom and kindness. 
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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: During the brainstorming session, the team members quickly realized they were on the same wavelength, generating innovative ideas seamlessly. 
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to be
to be
[Verb]

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

Ex: Today is her birthday. 
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close
close
[Adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: They have a close friendship that has lasted for years. 
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wary
wary
[Adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night. 
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to envy
to envy
[Verb]

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

Ex: She envies her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities. 
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours. 
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sorry
sorry
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt sorry for forgetting his friend's birthday and apologized immediately. 
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in common with

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

Ex: She has a lot in common with her sister, especially their taste in music. 
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to look down on

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

Ex: I will not let anyone look down on me because of my background. 
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to look up to

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

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom. 
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform. 
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