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English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "ceremonial", "festivity", "regulate", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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celebration

a special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

Ex: The family held a celebration for Emma's graduation. 
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celebrity
celebrity
[noun]

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

Ex: Being a celebrity often means less privacy. 
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ceremony
ceremony
[noun]

a formal event or ritual held to mark a special occasion

Ex: The graduation ceremony will begin at ten o'clock. 
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ceremonial

formal act or set of acts performed on special occasions, often with symbolic meaning

Ex: The wedding included a traditional ceremonial to celebrate their union. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

Ex: Diwali is a popular festival in India. 
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festivity
festivity
[noun]

any social gathering that is celebrated in a cheerful way

Ex: The town's annual festivity includes a parade and fireworks display. 
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identity
identity
[noun]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

Ex: The book explores the theme of identity in a rapidly changing world. 
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identification

something that proves or establishes the identity of a person or thing

Ex: Emma showed her passport as identification at the hotel. 
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to immigrate

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: After obtaining a work visa, Maria decided to immigrate to the United States. 
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immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
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nation
nation
[noun]

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

Ex: France is a nation known for its art, cuisine, and strong sense of national identity. 
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nationality

the state of legally belonging to a country

Ex: Her nationality is French, but she has lived in Canada for many years. 
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to regulate

to control or adjust the amount, rate, degree, or level of something

Ex: The thermostat regulates the temperature in the room. 
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regulation

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: The new regulations require all vehicles to undergo emissions testing annually. 
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responsible
responsible
[Adjective]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

Ex: As the team leader, he is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring deadlines are met. 
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responsibility

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team. 
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tradition
tradition
[noun]

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

Ex: Every year, the family follows the tradition of gathering for a holiday dinner. 
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traditional
traditional
[Adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes. 
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