Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "dropout", "stand-off", "upbringing", etc.

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setback [noun]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

Ex: His injury was a setback to his training schedule for the upcoming competition .

dropout [noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: She returned to school to complete her diploma after being a dropout for several years .

upbringing [noun]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

Ex: Cultural values often play a significant role in a child ’s upbringing .

runaway [noun]

a person who has fled or escaped from a place, typically a home or institution, often to avoid control orauthority

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turnaround [noun]

a complete change or reversal, often resulting in an improvement or shift in direction

Ex: The turnaround in the economy came as a surprise to many analysts .

breakdown [noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Ex: Many factors contributed to the breakdown of the company 's finances .

breakthrough [noun]

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

Ex: The company 's new product represented a significant breakthrough in renewable energy technology .

stand-off [noun]

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

Ex: After months of stand-off , both sides finally agreed to resume discussions under new conditions .

kick in the teeth [phrase]

something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood

Ex: Discovering that his partner had been cheating on him for months was a devastating kick in the teeth that shattered his trust and left him heartbroken .

cloud [hang] over {sb} [phrase]

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

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off the rails [phrase]

used to say that someone is behaving in a way that is wild, irrational, or unconventional

Ex: He strayed off the rails due to his substance abuse problem .

to [follow] a different path [phrase]

to choose a different course of action or way of life than what is considered traditional or expected

Ex: After years of working in corporate finance , she realized it was n't fulfilling her passion , so she made a bold decision to follow a different path and pursue a career in sustainable agriculture .

Solutions - Advanced
Introduction - IA	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E
Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1H	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F	Unit 2 - 2H
Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3E
Unit 3 - 3F	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F	Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H
Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1	Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5F
Unit 5 - 5G	Unit 5 - 5H	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1
Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 7 - 7G
Unit 7 - 7H	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F	Unit 9 - 9G