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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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opponent
opponent
[noun]

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

Ex: The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament. 
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to exercise

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

Ex: He doesn't exercise as much as he should. 
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to ache
to ache
[Verb]

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

Ex: She ached for the days when her family would gather for holidays. 
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The building burned fiercely, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. 
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to convert

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

Ex: She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work. 
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to pump
to pump
[Verb]

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

Ex: The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services. 
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adrenaline

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

Ex: When faced with danger, the body releases adrenaline, triggering the fight-or-flight response. 
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burst
burst
[noun]

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

Ex: He experienced a burst of energy after his afternoon nap, feeling ready to tackle his tasks. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

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

Ex: After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam. 
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intensity
intensity
[noun]

the degree or magnitude of a certain quality or attribute

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to attend
to attend
[Verb]

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

Ex: Employees must attend the mandatory training session next week. 
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fitness
fitness
[noun]

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

Ex: The fitness of the candidate for the job was thoroughly evaluated during the interview process. 
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class
class
[noun]

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

Ex: They scheduled a review session after class to help students prepare for the exam. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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aerobics
aerobics
[noun]

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

Ex: The instructor led a session of high-energy aerobics, including jumping jacks and step exercises. 
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

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

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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
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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: She enjoys running in the park every morning for exercise. 
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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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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sports team plays in a highly competitive league. 
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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Ex: The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

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

Ex: After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit. 
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fit
fit
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Doctors often recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to stay fit and prevent illness. 
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to pedal
to pedal
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every morning, she pedals her bike to work, enjoying the fresh air and exercise on her commute. 
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exercise bike

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

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to [push] the [limit]

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: He pushed the limit of his endurance and managed to run a full marathon. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

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

Ex: Brazil is playing against Argentina in the upcoming match. 
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team sport

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

Ex: In a team sport, it's important to communicate well with your teammates. 
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fighting fit
fighting fit
[phrase]

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

Ex: After a few days of rest, I'm feeling fighting fit again. 
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in shape
in shape
[phrase]

(of a person) having a healthy or fit body

Ex: She exercises every day to stay in shape. 
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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: She had the flu last week, but she's on the mend now. 
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to get back into

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

Ex: After a long break, he decided to get back into painting. 
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to go down with

to become affected by an illness

Ex: She suddenly went down with the flu and had to take a few days off work. 
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new lease of life

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

Ex: His return to the game gave the team a new lease of life, and they played better than ever. 
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the picture of (good|) health

someone who is in a good state of health

Ex: After her recovery, she was the picture of health. 
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under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'll stay home. 
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