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: The alleged attacker was seen leaving the scene , and later taken into custody for questioning .

apparent

[Adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .

likely

[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The recent increase in sales makes it a likely scenario that the company will expand its operations .

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 painting seemed simple , but art enthusiasts recognized the underlying symbolism and intricate techniques upon closer examination .

ostensibly

[Adverb]

in a way that is based on appearances or perception

Ex: The charity event was ostensibly organized to support a local cause , but some suspected hidden motives .

to purport

[Verb]

to have the intention or purpose of doing something

Ex: He purports to be a leader , yet struggles to guide the team effectively .

seemingly

[Adverb]

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

Ex: She arrived at the party seemingly alone , but later her friends joined her .

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 secret recipe for the famous dish was finally revealed to the public .

supposed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The new gadget was presented by the supposed inventor , but others claim the idea was stolen .

cliche

[noun]

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

Ex: The coach urged the team to avoid clichés in their advertising campaign, aiming for authenticity and innovation.

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: Money can't buy happiness.

day in and day out

[Adverb]

in a manner that is constant and without interruption

Ex: The family struggled with their financial issues day in and day out.

from day one

[phrase]

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We 've followed this 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, people expect instant responses to their emails and messages.

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: he writers had been brainstorming ideas for hours , but they could n't make any breakthroughs , so they decided call it a day and resume their work the following morning .

to sit up and take notice

[phrase]

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

Ex: His exceptional performance in the competition caused everyone sit up and take notice.

close-knit

[Adjective]

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

Ex: They have a close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .

in store

[Adjective]

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

Ex: I ca n’t wait to see what ’s in store for us on our vacation .

to spread like wildfire

[phrase]

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

Ex: The false reports spreading like wildfire before they were debunked .

open-and-shut

[Adjective]

clearly and easily determined

Ex: The dispute was resolved with an open-and-shut agreement .

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 company inserted a get-out clause to avoid being bound by long-term commitments.

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