Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7E in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dependence", "write off", "obsession", etc.

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addiction [noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: The athlete 's addiction to training sometimes left him with little time for anything else .

demand [noun]

an urgent or authoritative request for something

Ex: The teacher 's demand for quiet in the classroom was immediately respected by the students .

difference [noun]

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Ex: Understanding cultural differences is essential when working in a global team .

evidence [noun]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

Ex: Before drawing conclusions , it 's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations .

existence [noun]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace .

to increase [verb]

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: As demand for the product rises , prices tend to increase .

interest [noun]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Ex: Tom 's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope .

need [noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: My main need right now is a good night 's sleep .

obsession [noun]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email , even in the middle of the night .

belief [noun]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

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dependence [noun]

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

Ex: The farmer ’s dependence on seasonal rainfall makes his crop yields unpredictable .

effect [noun]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

Ex: His speech had a strong effect on the audience .

objection [noun]

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

Ex: The committee considered all objections before making a final decision on the project proposal .

preference [noun]

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

Ex: The company surveyed employees to understand their preferences for workplace amenities .

reason [noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students .

to rise [verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: If you had followed the instructions , the cake would have risen perfectly .

solution [noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The puzzle enthusiast quickly found the solution to the crossword puzzle .

to crack down on [verb]

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

Ex: In response to the rising crime rate , the police department initiated a plan to crack down on gang activities .

to cut back [verb]

to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable

Ex: In an effort to save money , the family decided to cut back on unnecessary expenses .

to rip off [verb]

to take advantage of someone by charging them too much money or selling them a defective product

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to sell out [verb]

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

Ex: Despite the rain , the outdoor festival sold out , attracting a large crowd .

to stop off [verb]

to make a short visit to a place on the way to another destination

Ex: We should stop off at the florist to buy flowers for the hostess before going to the dinner party .

to write off [verb]

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

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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