Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "catch on", "blend in", "account for", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Ex: After much consideration , she chose to pass on her late mother 's jewelry to her niece .

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: I was browsing through a bookstore when I came across a novel that caught my attention .

to match well with the environment and become a part of the surroundings

Ex: The new employee tried to blend in with the company culture from the start .

to be prominent and easily noticeable

Ex: The unique architecture of the building made it stand out in the city skyline .

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

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to deliver a person accused of a crime to the authorities

Ex: The border patrol handed over the individuals caught crossing illegally to immigration officials .

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

Ex: After watching the documentary , she decided to take after the environmental activist and become more eco-friendly .

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: She introduced a unique fashion style that caught on , inspiring many to adopt a similar look .

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

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to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The politician made up excuses to avoid answering the reporter 's questions .

to pursue or try to achieve something

Ex: They are both planning to go for their dreams of starting a business together .

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

Ex: The reporter is looking into the allegations of corruption within the company .

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

Ex: The witness was asked to account for what they saw at the scene of the accident .

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

Ex: He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential .

to sign a contract agreeing to do a job

Ex: She decided to sign up for the position after reading the job description .

to move from a higher location to a lower one

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to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Ex: It took a while for the new employee to fit in with the team , but eventually , they became close-knit .

to defend or support someone or something

Ex: The parent stood up for their child 's education rights in the school board meeting .

to be the most important factor in a situation

Ex: The decision to move forward came down to the budget constraints .