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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "plateau", "dwindle", "escalate", etc.

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global
global
[Adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The internet enables global communication and access to information across continents .
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population

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the population growth.
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personal computer

a compact electronic device designed for individual use, capable of performing various tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and multimedia applications

Ex: Despite the popularity of mobile devices, PCs remain essential for tasks that demand larger screens, ergonomic keyboards, and precise input devices.
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smartphone

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .
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user
user
[noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

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poverty
poverty
[noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

Ex: His blood pressure rose when he heard the news .
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Ex: The price of oil has fallen significantly in the past few months .
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to crash
to crash
[Verb]

(economics) to lose value suddenly and significantly

Ex: When the company ’s stock crashed, many investors faced significant losses .
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to dwindle

to diminish in quantity or size over time

Ex: The community 's interest in the local club has dwindled, impacting attendance at events .
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to escalate

to become much worse or more intense

Ex: Tensions were continuously escalating as negotiations broke down .
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to flatline

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

Ex: If the company 's strategy had been more aggressive , growth might not have flatlined.
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to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: The economy is unstable , causing stock prices to fluctuate wildly .
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to level off

to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change

Ex: The athlete 's heart rate leveled off after the initial burst of exertion , settling into a sustainable pace .
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to mount
to mount
[Verb]

to gradually rise or increase

Ex: The evidence against the suspect continued to mount, making a compelling case for the prosecution .
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to mushroom

to increase, expand, or multiply rapidly

Ex: His minor mistake mushroomed into a major issue when it was n't addressed promptly .
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to outpace

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

Ex: Advances in medical research are critical to outpace the spread of emerging diseases .
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to outstrip

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

Ex: The spaceship outstripped all previous speed records .
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to overtake

to affect suddenly and often negatively

Ex: The economic collapse overtook the nation , leading to widespread unemployment .
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to plateau

to reach a stable or unchanging level or state after a period of growth or increase

Ex: The country's economic recovery seemed to plateau after reaching a modest improvement.
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to plummet

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

Ex: Political instability in the region caused tourism to plummet, affecting the hospitality industry .
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to plunge
to plunge
[Verb]

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

Ex: The temperature will plunge sharply as the cold front moves in .
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to skyrocket

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

Ex: During the promotion , sales were skyrocketing every day .
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to surpass

to exceed in quality or achievement

Ex: The students worked diligently to surpass the school 's previous record for the highest exam scores .
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to tumble
to tumble
[Verb]

to experience a swift and unforeseen decline, overthrow, or defeat

Ex: In the competitive industry , the startup faced fierce competition and started to tumble.
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issue
issue
[noun]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

Ex: The bank faced an issue with its online banking portal , causing inconvenience to users .
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armed
armed
[Adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

Ex: Peace talks followed the latest conflict.
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .
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epidemic
epidemic
[noun]

a sudden and widespread occurrence of a particular negative event or phenomenon, especially affecting a large number of people or things within a specific area or group

Ex: The town experienced an epidemic of thefts after several stores were broken into .
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famine
famine
[noun]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .
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global capitalism

the economic system characterized by private ownership, free markets, and global trade that operates on a global scale

Ex: The rise of digital platforms is a direct result of the expansion of global capitalism in the tech industry .
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life expectancy

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

Ex: Factors like diet and exercise play a significant role in determining life expectancy.
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