Solutions - Advanced - Unit 6 - 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "traverse", "aspiration", "circumnavigate", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous obstacles , the team managed to accomplish their project on time .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

Ex: With dedication and perseverance , he was able to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano .

to bring something to an end by making it whole

Ex: The team is completing the construction of the new building .
to reach [verb]

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

Ex: His parents have not yet reached retirement age .
to dream [verb]

to think about something that one desires very much

Ex: He dreams of creating a sustainable and eco-friendly business .

a goal that one wants to achieve

Ex: The company set an ambitious objective to increase sales by 20 % this quarter .

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Ex: From a young age , her aspiration has been to travel the world and experience different cultures .
ambition [noun]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

Ex: Although her initial artistic ambitions were met with skepticism , her dedication eventually earned her critical acclaim .
mission [noun]

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

Ex: Volunteers carried out their mission in the disaster zone .
goal [noun]

our purpose or desired result

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

a general purpose or intended direction that shapes decisions and actions, even if it is not strictly defined or guaranteed to be achieved

Ex: The organization ’s aim is to promote global peace .
target [noun]

a goal that someone tries to achieve

Ex: The team worked hard to reach their production target .

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

Ex: She dreams of being the first woman to circumnavigate the Arctic .

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: As the event coordinator , she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference .

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

Ex: He endured the pain of physical therapy in order to regain mobility after the injury .

to demonstrate dominance or the ability to overcome challenges or opponents

Ex: Over time , he was able to master his anxiety and perform confidently in high-pressure situations .
to pilot [verb]

to operate or fly an aircraft or spacecraft

Ex: The trainee pilot practiced how to pilot a small propeller plane under the guidance of the instructor .

to return somewhere from the same way that one has come

Ex: She retraced her journey through the forest to find the lost map .
to scale [verb]

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size

Ex: The tailor scaled the dress pattern to fit the customer 's precise measurements .

to move across or through in a specified direction

Ex: Navigating the bustling city , pedestrians often need to traverse crowded streets to reach their destinations .

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: She will be racing against time to complete the marathon within the cutoff .

in a favorable or advantageous situation or circumstance that allows for optimal outcomes or opportunities to arise

Ex: He was in the right place at the right time when the opportunity for promotion came up .

to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

Ex: Despite their busy schedules , they managed to reconnect and make up for lost time over a long dinner .

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

Ex: They submit their project proposal just in the nick of time , minutes before the deadline .

to be expected to die soon because of a serious illness, terrible accident, etc.

Ex: After surviving the plane crash , he felt like he was living on borrowed time and decided to make the most of every moment .
in time [adverb]

after a period of time

Ex: He knew that , in time , he would learn to play the piano well .

(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

Ex: The news about the upcoming event began to go around the office through word of mouth .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
to lead [verb]

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

Ex: The teacher led the students to the classroom .

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of " Simon says . "
to climb [verb]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

Ex: The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .
to cross [verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: The students are crossing the campus to reach the library .
to fly [verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air .

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: The organization strives to fulfill the needs of the community through various social programs .