Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Culture 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Culture 1 in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "embarrassment", "develop", "communication", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
to build [verb]

to cause something to form or develop

Ex: They are putting in the effort to build a healthy work-life balance .

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

Ex: The athlete 's confidence grew after each successful performance .
to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

Ex: Her embarrassment was obvious when she forgot her lines during the play .

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
uncomfortable [adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable .

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: He did n't understand the contract he was agreeing to .
human [adjective]

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

Ex: Researchers are constantly studying human behavior to better understand what drives our decisions and actions .
behavior [noun]

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Ex: I was disappointed by his behavior at the family dinner .