Solutions - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "alleged", "ostensibly", "purport", etc.

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alleged [adjective]

(of a person) accused or suspected of a crime or wrongdoing, but without proof or confirmation of guilt

Ex: Authorities are still investigating the alleged thief who was seen on the store ’s security footage .

apparent [adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: The apparent beauty of the landscape took her breath away .

likely [adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: Based on recent trends , it 's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter .

on the face of it [phrase]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

Ex: On the face of it , the project seemed straightforward , but as we dug deeper , we encountered numerous logistical challenges .

ostensibly [adverb]

in a way that is based on appearances or perception

Ex: The political leaders met ostensibly to discuss peace , yet tensions continued to escalate .

to purport [verb]

to have the intention or purpose of doing something

Ex: They purport to improve customer service with the new policy .

seemingly [adverb]

in a manner that looks a certain way at first glance, but there might be hidden aspects or complications

Ex: The painting , seemingly abstract , revealed hidden details upon closer inspection .

so-called [adjective]

used to express one's disapproval of a name or term given to someone or something because one believes it is inappropriate

Ex: The so-called miracle cure turned out to be ineffective against the illness .

supposed [adjective]

generally believed or considered to be true, without definite proof or evidence

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cliche [noun]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

Ex:

any day now [phrase]

at any time in the coming days or weeks

at the end of the day [phrase]

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

Ex: I do n't care what other people think ; at the end of the day , I 'm the only one who has to live with my decisions .

day in and day out [adverb]

in a manner that is constant and without interruption

Ex: They spent day in and day out building the house from scratch .

(from|since) day one [phrase]

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: This car has given me trouble from day one .

in this day and age [phrase]

used to refer to the characteristics, attitudes, and challenges of the current era

Ex: In this day and age , environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important to businesses and consumers alike .

to [call] it a day [phrase]

to stop working or participating in an activity, usually at the end of the day or when one feels that they have done enough

Ex: The hikers had covered a significant distance on the trail but called it a day when they realized they would n't reach the summit before nightfall .

to [sit] up and [take] notice [phrase]

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

Ex: The new policy changes really made employees sit up and take notice .

close-knit [adjective]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

Ex: Despite moving to a new city , she quickly found a close-knit group of friends who made her feel right at home .

in store [adjective]

(of an event, situation, or outcome) waiting to happen in the future, typically expected or anticipated

Ex: He did n’t know what was in store for him when he took the new job .

to [spread] like wildfire [phrase]

(of news, information, or rumors) to quickly become known by the majority

Ex: The rumor about their breakup spread like wildfire , causing quite a buzz .

open-and-shut [adjective]

clearly and easily determined

Ex: The argument was an open-and-shut one , with no room for further debate .

get-out clause [phrase]

a provision in a contract or agreement that allows one party to withdraw or terminate the agreement under certain conditions, often to avoid unfavorable circumstances or obligations

Ex: The get-out clause allowed them to cancel the deal if the terms changed .

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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
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