Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6C in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "opponent", "convert", "intensity", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
opponent
opponent [noun]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: The team prepared strategies to counter their strongest opponent .
to exercise
to exercise [verb]

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

Ex: I try to exercise regularly to keep fit .
to ache
to ache [verb]

to experience a powerful and enduring longing or yearning for something or someone who is absent

Ex:
to burn
to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .
to convert
to convert [verb]

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

Ex: They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery .
to pump
to pump [verb]

to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation

Ex: She pumped her energy and enthusiasm into the project , motivating her team to achieve ambitious goals .
adrenaline
adrenaline [noun]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated .
burst
burst [noun]

a sudden, brief increase or surge of activity, force, or energy, often happening quickly and intensely

Ex: After hours of studying , she had a burst of creativity that helped her finish the project .
energy
energy [noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: I need a cup of coffee to boost my energy .
intensity
intensity [noun]

the degree or magnitude of a certain quality or attribute

to attend
to attend [verb]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Ex: Many enthusiasts attended the science fiction convention to meet their favorite authors .
fitness
fitness [noun]

the quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Her experience and skills proved her fitness for the leadership role .
class
class [noun]

education or instruction provided in a series of lessons or meetings, often held regularly

Ex: The class was held twice a week , focusing on history and literature .
to do
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
aerobics
aerobics [noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: After a few weeks of regular aerobics , she noticed increased stamina and energy levels .
to lift
to lift [verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse .
weight
weight [noun]

an object that has a certain amount of mass, and is used when exercising or measuring something

to go
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
running
running [noun]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

Ex:
to be
to be [verb]

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

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

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn .
to beat
to beat [verb]

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Ex: In the movie , the hero beats the villain in a dramatic fight scene .
to keep
to keep [verb]

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Ex: The family gathered around the fireplace to keep cozy .
fit
fit [adjective]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s , but he 's still very fit and active .
to pedal
to pedal [verb]

to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

Ex: In the park , families can be seen pedaling tandem bicycles .
exercise bike
exercise bike [noun]

a stationary machine for taking exercise that can be pedaled like a bicycle

to [push] the [limit]
to [push] the [limit] [phrase]

to exceed the usual or maximum level of something, such as one's physical or mental capabilities, a safety standard, or a legal boundary

Ex: The coach encouraged his team to push the limit and give their all in the championship game .
to play
to play [verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?
team sport
team sport [noun]

a physical activity in which a group of people work together to achieve a common goal or objective such as rugby or volleyball

Ex: He loves playing team sports because it helps him develop strong friendships .
fighting fit
fighting fit [phrase]

(of a person) healthy, strong, and ready to face challenges

Ex: The soldiers underwent rigorous training to ensure they were all fighting fit for battle .
in shape
in shape [phrase]

(of a person) having a healthy or fit body

Ex:
on the mend
on the mend [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is starting to get or feel better after a period of illness or injury

Ex: After a few days of rest and medication , Emily is on the mend and expects to be back to work soon .
to get back into
to get back into [verb]

to re-engage in an activity or situation after being away from it for some time

Ex: She used to love reading books , and she 's looking to get back into the habit .
new lease of life
new lease of life [phrase]

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: A healthy diet has given my grandmother a new lease of life ; she ’s much more active now .
the picture of (good|) health
the picture of (good|) health [phrase]

someone who is in a good state of health

Ex: Emily 's glowing complexion , radiant smile , and boundless energy make her the picture of good health .
under the weather
under the weather [phrase]

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: She stayed home from work because she was feeling under the weather .
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