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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "concede", "enquire", "resent", etc.

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to admit
to admit
[Verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings. 
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to advise
to advise
[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being. 
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to announce

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting. 
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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying! 
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to boast
to boast
[Verb]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

Ex: During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record 
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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
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to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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to concede

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

Ex: After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong. 
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to confirm

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

Ex: The doctor confirmed the diagnosis with the results of the blood test. 
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to deny
to deny
[Verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence. 
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to dismiss

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan. 
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to doubt
to doubt
[Verb]

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

Ex: She began to doubt her decision after receiving conflicting advice. 
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to inquire

to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

Ex: I called the customer service hotline to inquire about my order status. 
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to fear
to fear
[Verb]

to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event

Ex: He feared that his secrets would come to light during the investigation. 
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to inform
to inform
[Verb]

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

Ex: The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format. 
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to insist
to insist
[Verb]

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

Ex: She insisted on paying for dinner, despite our protests. 
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to mention

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have. 
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to object
to object
[Verb]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

Ex: She objected that the new rule would unfairly penalize part-time employees. 
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to observe

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

Ex: Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitats. 
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to propose

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation. 
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
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to question

to have or express uncertainty about something

Ex: She questioned the validity of the research findings due to inconsistencies in the data. 
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to recommend

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history. 
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to regret
to regret
[Verb]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

Ex: She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort. 
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to remark
to remark
[Verb]

to express one's opinion through a statement

Ex: After tasting the dish, she couldn't help but remark on the chef's exceptional culinary skills. 
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to remind
to remind
[Verb]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: The manager regularly reminds employees of upcoming deadlines. 
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to resent
to resent
[Verb]

to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

Ex: She resents having to do all the household chores while her siblings do nothing. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness. 
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to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money. 
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm. 
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