Solutions Upper-Intermediate "Unit 6 - 6E" Vocabulary

broad-based

Adjective

/bɹˈɔːdbˈeɪst/

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having a wide or comprehensive range or scope

thought-provoking

Adjective

/θˈɔːtpɹəvˈoʊkɪŋ/

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

breathtaking

Adjective

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incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

highly

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to a high level or degree

Grammatical Information:

adverb of degree

respected

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admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

far-fetched

Adjective

/fˈɑːɹfˈɛtʃt/

not probable and difficult to believe

well-known

Adjective

/ˈwɛɫˈnoʊn/

widely recognized or acknowledged

record-breaking

Adjective

/ɹˈɛkɚdbɹˈeɪkɪŋ/

surpassing anything that has been done before, particularly beyond any previous record

bleary-eyed

Adjective

/blˈɪɹiˈaɪd/

having tired or watery eyes that appear dull or unfocused, often used to describe someone who is sleepy or has been awake for an extended period

mind-blowing

Adjective

/mˈaɪndblˈoʊɪŋ/

causing great astonishment

attractive

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having features or characteristics that are pleasing

unattractive

easy

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needing little skill or effort to do or understand

difficult

imminent

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(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

determined

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having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

energetic

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active and full of energy

lethargic

serious

Adjective

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needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

densely

Adverb

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in a manner that is closely compacted or crowded, with a high concentration of something in a given area

thinly

populated

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(of an area or region) inhabited by many people or living beings

English-speaking

Adjective

/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃspˈiːkɪŋ/

capable of speaking and understanding the English language

light-hearted

Adjective

/lˈaɪthˈɑːɹɾᵻd/

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

much-needed

Adjective

/mˈʌtʃnˈiːdᵻd/

essential or greatly desired to meet a particular need or purpose

old-fashioned

Adjective

/ˌoʊɫdˈfæʃənd/

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

well-respected

Adjective

/wˈɛlɹɪspˈɛktᵻd/

(of a person) highly regarded by others and often recognized for their achievements or positive qualities

absent-minded

Adjective

/ˈæbsəntmˈaɪndᵻd/

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

well-written

Adjective

/wˈɛlɹˈɪʔn̩/

(of a piece of writing) composed or constructed in a way that is clear, effective, and skillfully presented

time-saving

Adjective

/tˈaɪmsˈeɪvɪŋ/

effective in reducing the time and effort required to complete a task or achieve a goal

mouthwatering

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(of food) looking or smelling so delicious that it makes one's want to eat it immediately

far-reaching

Adjective

/fˈɑːɹɹˈiːtʃɪŋ/

having significant effects, implications, or consequences that extend over a wide area or range

halfhearted

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lacking enthusiasm, commitment, or energy

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