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: Journalists strive to report news with integrity and adhere to the highest standards of truth .

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: The investigation uncovered the falsehood behind the supposed proof of ownership .
to cheat [verb]

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

Ex: The team is cheating in the game by communicating with each other through secret signals .

to make a person believe something untrue

Ex: It 's unethical to deceive customers with false advertising claims .

to change one's appearance, behavior, or nature in order to conceal one's identity or true nature

Ex: While undercover , the detective was disguising his true identity .

to change and twist a fact, idea, etc. in a way that no longer conveys its true meaning

Ex: Propaganda campaigns often distort reality , manipulating information to sway public opinion .

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

Ex: Do n't believe everything he says ; he has a habit of exaggerating the challenges he faces .

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

Ex: The journalist was fired for fabricating quotes in his article to sensationalize the story .
to fib [verb]

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

Ex: Kids often fib about finishing their homework to avoid getting into trouble .
to fool [verb]

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

Ex: The illusionist 's performance was designed to fool the audience .
to lie [verb]

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

Ex: Yesterday , she lied to her parents about where she was going .

to give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure

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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The dictator manipulated the media to spread propaganda and control public opinion .

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

Ex: He misled his friend by telling only half-truths about what happened .

to confess and take responsibility for one's mistakes

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to present oneself or something as someone or something else in a deceptive manner

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to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

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

Ex: After years of speculation , the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid .
to swear [verb]

to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations

Ex: They will swear to protect the environment for future generations .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
lie [noun]

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

Ex: She regretted the lie she told her friend and knew she had to come clean .
truthful [adjective]

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

Ex: He was known to be truthful , even when the truth was difficult .
fake [adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition .
original [noun]

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

Ex: The artist made sure the original was signed before making prints .
straight [adjective]

accurate and true, especially in terms of reporting, understanding, or stating information

Ex: He wanted to keep the timeline straight , so he reviewed the sequence of events again .
devious [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt betrayed by the devious way her colleague twisted the facts .
trustworthy [adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: Despite challenges , the trustworthy employee consistently delivers high-quality work .
biased [adjective]

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

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .
direct [adjective]

expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion

Ex: She was direct in her criticism , sparing no details .

the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

Ex: She was accused of dishonesty after falsifying her expense reports .
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
hypocritical [adjective]

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

Ex: It 's hypocritical for him to advocate for environmental protection while driving a gas-guzzling SUV .
manipulative [adjective]

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

Ex: She was skilled at being manipulative , often twisting situations to her advantage .
open [adjective]

having a straightforward and honest attitude

Ex: They appreciated her open response when asked about the challenges she faced .
unethical [adjective]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

Ex: He made an unethical decision by lying to the board of directors .