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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "conspiracy", "allegation", "slander", etc.

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to plot

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

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outcry

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

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revelation

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

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scandal

the spread of disgraceful rumors or information about the private lives of individuals

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political

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

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conspiracy

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

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conspiracy theory

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

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cover-up

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

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to expose

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

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libel

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

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slander

the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation

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to accuse

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

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to pay out

to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage

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reputation

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

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to emerge

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

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to hack

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

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to secure

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

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scoop

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

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to listen in

to listen to a conversation or communication without participating

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to settle

to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it

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lawsuit

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

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to obtain

to get something, often with difficulty

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inside information

information that is not yet publicly available, and is known only to a select group of people

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to face

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

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allegation

an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved

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to hamper

to prevent something from moving or progressing

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inquiry

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

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to issue

to make available for sale or distribution to the public

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apology

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

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agreement

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

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approval

a formal agreement to something

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to accede to

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand

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to concur

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

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to condone

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

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to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

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to assent

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

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to comply

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

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to endorse

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

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euphemism

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

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exchange

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

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view

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

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to expect

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

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economically

in a way that is related to economics

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disadvantaged

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

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ethnic cleansing

the forced removal or elimination of a particular ethnic or religious group from a specific geographic area, often through violent means

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thin on top

having less hair, particularly on the upper part of the head, often leading to baldness

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to let go

to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct

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misinformation

false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others

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pre-owned

used to describe an item that has been owned previously by someone else, but is now being sold or offered for sale again

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restroom

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

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spin doctor

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

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political correctness

the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people

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champagne socialist

used to describe a person who advocates for socialist policies but is perceived to live a luxurious or privileged lifestyle

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hot potato

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

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to get on one's soapbox

to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech

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friends in high places

one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires

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to authorize

to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

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to play politics

to engage in activities or behaviors that are intended to gain or maintain power or advantage within a group or organization

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to climb the greasy pole

to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals

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