Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8E in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "ban", "investigate", "wonder", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
to arrest
to arrest [verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .
to decide
to decide [verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
to keep
to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .
to tell
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
to resign
to resign [verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .
to sign
to sign [verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: The artist signed the painting in the bottom right corner .
to ban
to ban [verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment .
to do
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
to hide
to hide [verb]

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

Ex: She hid the gift under her bed to keep it a surprise .
to investigate
to investigate [verb]

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

Ex: She was determined to investigate the incident until she uncovered the truth .
to throw
to throw [verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: She decided to throw the ball to her dog .
to wait
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .
to wonder
to wonder [verb]

to want to know about something particular

Ex: The detective could n't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be .
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