Solutions - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "bear", "resemblance", "broker", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
to bear [verb]

to have or carry something, particularly a responsibility

Ex: The president must bear the duty of representing the nation on the global stage .

the state of similarity between two or more things

Ex: The resemblance between the old painting and the new one was uncanny .

to request someone's services or assistance

Ex:
police [noun]

(plural) an organization that catches thieves, killers, etc. and makes sure everyone follows rules

Ex: She called the police to report a noise disturbance in her neighborhood .

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: She researched various travel destinations before planning her vacation .
article [noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: In the fashion magazine , there was an article about the latest trends .

to help make deals or agreements between different parties

Ex: The company hired a professional to broker negotiations with potential investors .
deal [noun]

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

Ex: The real estate agent brokered a deal between the buyer and seller for the purchase of the property .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
claim [noun]

one's recognized right to possess or expect something

Ex: His claim to the property was verified by the court .

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

Ex: The scientist will confirm the theory with the results of the experiment .
story [noun]

details about an event or series of events presented through writing, drama, cinema, radio, or television, typically to entertain or inform an audience

Ex: The movie tells the story of a young girl ’s struggle to find her place in the world .

to stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop .

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture , removing scratches and restoring the wood 's luster .
mystery [noun]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

Ex: Mystery surrounds the ancient ruins in the remote desert .
fortune [noun]

a very large sum of money

Ex: Winning the lottery gave her a fortune she had only dreamed of .
to reach [verb]

to get to your planned destination

Ex: They did n't reach the border until after dark .

the initial price set by a seller for a product or service, which may be subject to negotiation

Ex: He thought the asking price was reasonable , given the condition of the items .