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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "falsehood", "distort", "hypocritical", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
truth
[noun]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

Ex: Personal honesty and transparency contribute to a culture truth.
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falsehood
[noun]

the act of making a false copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive or defraud

Ex: He was charged falsehood for submitting fraudulent invoices to his clients .
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to cheat
[Verb]

to win or gain an advantage in a game, competition, etc. by breaking rules or acting unfairly

Ex: Last night , cheated in the poker game by marking cards .
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to make a person believe something untrue

Ex: Online scams aim deceive people into providing personal information or money .
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to change one's appearance, behavior, or nature in order to conceal one's identity or true nature

Ex: The spy disguises himself to gather information unnoticed .
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to change and twist a fact, idea, etc. in a way that no longer conveys its true meaning

Ex: Social media platforms can be distort news stories , spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories .
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to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

Ex: The comedian 's humor often stems from his ability exaggerate everyday situations and make them seem absurd .
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to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

Ex: The witness confessed fabricating her testimony under pressure from the prosecution .
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to fib
[Verb]

to tell a small or trivial lie that is not meant to cause harm or serious consequences

Ex: When asked if he was ready , fibbed and said he was , even though he was n’t .
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to fool
[Verb]

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

Ex: fooled the store clerk by returning an item that was n’t hers .
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to lie
[Verb]

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

Ex: Stop it!
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to give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure

Ex: Making excuses for missing the deadline won't solve the problem; it's better to communicate honestly.
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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The cult manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .
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to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

Ex: Be cautious of news sources that may attempt mislead viewers by presenting biased or incomplete information .
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to own up
[Verb]

to confess and take responsibility for one's mistakes

Ex: owned up in front of the whole class about cheating on the test .
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to present oneself or something as someone or something else in a deceptive manner

Ex: He passed himself off as a lawyer to get inside information.
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to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

Ex: The social media influencer photoshopped her outfit to make it look more flattering.
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to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: The revealed crucial information about the company 's unethical practices .
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to swear
[Verb]

to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations

Ex: The team swearing to uphold the integrity of their project .
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to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Can tell me about your vacation ?
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lie
[noun]

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

Ex: He was caught in lie when his alibi did n’t match the evidence presented in court .
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truthful
[Adjective]

(of a person) telling the truth without deceit or falsehood

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to truthful in all situations .
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fake
[Adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: The company fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .
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original
[noun]

an initial creation, such as an audio recording, from which duplicates or copies are produced

Ex: She bought original of the rare book , not just a facsimile .
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straight
[Adjective]

supported by evidence or verifiable information

Ex: Let's get the facts straight before jumping to any conclusions.
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devious
[Adjective]

causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information

Ex: They found out that the companydevious advertising was hiding the true cost of the product .
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trustworthy
[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: trustworthy organization prioritizes transparency and accountability in its operations .
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biased
[Adjective]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.
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direct
[Adjective]

expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion

Ex: direct, he expressed his concerns without hesitation .
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the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

Ex: He admitted to dishonesty and apologized for misleading the team .
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honest
[Adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .
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hypocritical
[Adjective]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

Ex: Ithypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts .
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manipulative
[Adjective]

influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals

Ex: manipulative boss played employees against each other to maintain power and control in the workplace .
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open
[Adjective]

having a straightforward and honest attitude

Ex: She gave open and honest opinion about the proposal during the meeting .
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unethical
[Adjective]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

Ex: She believed it unethical to manipulate data to meet the research criteria .
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