Solutions - Advanced - Unit 2 - 2E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "strong-willed", "crackdown", "lift off", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
handmade [adjective]

made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods

Ex: They gifted him a handmade card for his birthday .
well-dressed [adjective]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

Ex: She received compliments for being well-dressed at the office party .
easy-going [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

Ex: Despite the chaos at work , he remained easy-going and calm .
never-ending [adjective]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

Ex: The children ’s endless energy made it seem like the day would be never-ending .
strong-willed [adjective]

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

Ex: The strong-willed activist fought tirelessly for equal rights and social justice in her community .
broad-minded [adjective]

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

Ex: His broad-minded attitude makes him a great mediator in disputes .
many-sided [adjective]

characterized by multiple perspectives or qualities, showing complexity and diversity

Ex: He has a many-sided career , working as a teacher , author , and speaker .
tax-free [adjective]

excused from government charges or fees which are usually excluded from workers' income or added to the price of some products and services

Ex: The tax-free investment account helps people save for retirement .
lead-free [adjective]

free from the presence or use of lead

Ex: She purchased lead-free solder for her electronics project .
worldwide [adverb]

in or to all parts of the world

Ex: The movie premiere was broadcasted worldwide , reaching audiences globally .
movie [noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .
novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .
last-minute [adjective]

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

Ex: She made a last-minute decision to join her friends on the weekend trip , packing her bags in a hurry .
goal [noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: The team 's primary goal is to win the championship this season .

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

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

(of a spacecraft or aircraft) to leave the ground, particularly vertically

Ex: The airplane taxied down the runway , its engines gaining power , and then lifted off smoothly into the clear blue sky .
award-winning [adjective]

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

Ex: The company launched an award-winning app that simplifies budgeting .
best-selling [adjective]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

Ex: The best-selling artist won multiple awards for her music .

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

Ex: The police conducted a crackdown on drug trafficking , resulting in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several suspects .
life-threatening [adjective]

posing a significant risk to a person's life

Ex: The storm created life-threatening situations for residents in the area .
middle-aged [adjective]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

Ex: He felt more confident as a middle-aged professional .
user-friendly [adjective]

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

Ex: The microwave 's user-friendly controls make it easy to operate .
storey [noun]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

Ex: They added another storey to the school to accommodate more students .
world-famous [adjective]

widely known and recognized around the world

Ex: The world-famous singer sold out stadiums on every continent during her world tour .
tip-off [noun]

an initial action to start a basketball game by having players jump to gain possession of the ball

warm-hearted [adjective]

(of a person or their manner) having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

Ex: The warm-hearted teacher inspired her students with her caring approach .
check-in [noun]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

Ex: Online check-in is available for this event , allowing participants to skip the registration line on the day of the conference .
warm-up [noun]

a series of compound exercises that mostly involve stretching and are often performed in order to boost one's flexibility and athletic performance, as well as reducing the chances of injury before a workout session

Ex: Stretching is a key part of any effective warm-up routine .
take-away [adjective]

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

Ex: We picked up some Chinese take-away on the way home .
rip-off [noun]

something that costs a lot more than its real value

Ex: They charged $ 50 for parking , which felt like a total rip-off .
makeup [noun]

any type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance

Ex: They offered a makeup tutorial to help others learn techniques .