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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Solutions - Advanced
global
global [adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The company operates on a global scale , with offices and operations in multiple countries .
population
population [noun]

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

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .
personal computer
personal computer [noun]

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

Ex:
smartphone
smartphone [noun]

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: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city .
user
user [noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

poverty
poverty [noun]

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

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .
to rise
to rise [verb]

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

Ex: Her salary rose significantly after the promotion .
to fall
to fall [verb]

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Ex: The temperature is expected to fall significantly as we move into the winter months .
to crash
to crash [verb]

(economics) to lose value suddenly and significantly

Ex: The price of oil crashed after global demand dropped unexpectedly .
to dwindle
to dwindle [verb]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

Ex: The team 's chances of winning are dwindling as injuries affect key players .
to escalate
to escalate [verb]

to become much worse or more intense

Ex: The political unrest has escalated over the past few months .
to flatline
to flatline [verb]

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

Ex: The patient ’s condition flatlined , showing no signs of improvement .
to fluctuate
to fluctuate [verb]

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine .
to level off
to level off [verb]

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

Ex: The price of oil has leveled off after a period of sharp fluctuations , providing some relief to consumers .
to mount
to mount [verb]

to gradually rise or increase

Ex: Amid the economic uncertainty , the unemployment rate started to mount , affecting various industries .
to mushroom
to mushroom [verb]

to increase, expand, or multiply rapidly

Ex: The company 's profits mushroomed after launching its new product line .
to outpace
to outpace [verb]

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

Ex: Despite initial challenges , the project 's success has allowed it to outpace similar initiatives .
to outstrip
to outstrip [verb]

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

Ex: The rabbit quickly outstripped the slower animals in the race .
to overtake
to overtake [verb]

to affect suddenly and often negatively

Ex: The floodwaters overtook the small town , submerging homes and streets .
to plateau
to plateau [verb]

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

Ex:
to plummet
to plummet [verb]

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

Ex: The housing market experienced a downturn , causing property values to plummet rapidly .
to plunge
to plunge [verb]

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

Ex: After the company reported disappointing earnings , the stock prices plunged .
to skyrocket
to skyrocket [verb]

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

Ex: The company 's stock value has skyrocketed since the release of its latest product .
to surpass
to surpass [verb]

to exceed in quality or achievement

Ex: The young pianist 's talent has the potential to surpass the achievements of many seasoned musicians .
to tumble
to tumble [verb]

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

Ex: The powerful empire began to tumble as internal conflicts and external pressures weakened its foundations .
issue
issue [noun]

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

Ex: The hotel management addressed the issue of the malfunctioning air conditioning units .
armed
armed [adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed , their rifles ready for any potential threat .
conflict
conflict [noun]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

Ex:
climate change
climate change [noun]

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

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change .
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: There was an epidemic of homelessness in the region due to the economic downturn .
famine
famine [noun]

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

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region .
global capitalism
global capitalism [noun]

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

Ex: The spread of global capitalism has resulted in the homogenization of cultures in many regions .
life expectancy
life expectancy [noun]

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

Ex: Life expectancy can vary greatly between different regions and populations .
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