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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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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
addiction
addiction
[noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork. 
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demand
demand
[noun]

an urgent or authoritative request for something

Ex: The ransom demand was delivered overnight. 
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difference

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

Ex: Can you explain the difference between these two models of smartphones? 
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evidence
evidence
[noun]

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

Ex: The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case. 
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existence
existence
[noun]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

Ex: Philosophers have long debated the nature of existence and what it means to be alive. 
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to increase

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day. 
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interest
interest
[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift. 
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need
need
[noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: He feels a deep need to be successful. 
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obsession
obsession
[noun]

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

Ex: His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day. 
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belief
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

Ex: His belief in justice and equality guided his actions throughout his career. 
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dependence

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

Ex: His dependence on his parents for financial support lasted well into his twenties. 
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effect
effect
[noun]

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

Ex: Climate change can have a drastic effect on animal habitats. 
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objection
objection
[noun]

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

Ex: He raised an objection during the meeting when he disagreed with the proposed budget cuts. 
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preference

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

Ex: He showed a preference for classical music. 
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting. 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
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solution
solution
[noun]

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

Ex: The team brainstormed to find a creative solution to the design challenge. 
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to crack down on

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

Ex: The government decided to crack down on illegal street vendors to maintain order in the city. 
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to cut back

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

Ex: Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce. 
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to rip off

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

Ex: The store ripped off customers by selling counterfeit designer handbags at full price. 
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to sell out

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

Ex: The theater production sold out within minutes of the tickets going on sale. 
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to stop off

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

Ex: I'll stop off to see my grandparents on the way to the family reunion. 
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to write off

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Ex: Despite our high hopes, we had to write off the initiative as unsuccessful. 
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