English Result Upper-Intermediate "Unit 5 - 5C" Vocabulary

to do somebody a favor

phrase

/dˈuː ˌɛsbˈiː ɐ fˈeɪvɚɹ ɔːɹ sˈɑːlɪd/

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Collocation

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Example

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She was willing to do her friend a favor by lending a hand with moving.

Let's do him a favor by offering to drive him to the airport.

to do

Verb

d

o

u:

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Grammatical Information:

transitive

job

noun

j

ʤ

o

ɑ:

b

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Grammatical Information:

exercise

noun

e

ɛ

x

ks

e

ə

r

c

s

i

aɪ

s

z

e

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

better

Adjective

b

e

ɛ

tt

t

e

ɜ

r

having more of a good quality

worse

business

noun

b

u

ɪ

s

z

i

n

e

ɪ

ss

s

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

good

Adjective

g

oo

ʊ

d

having a quality that is satisfying

bad

harm

noun

h

a

ɑ

r

m

any physical injury to the body, especially one inflicted deliberately that is caused by a person or an event

shopping

noun

sh

ʃ

o

ɑ

pp

p

i

ɪ

n

g

the act of buying goods from stores

work

noun

w

o

ɜ

r

k

activity that requires physical or mental effort

well

Adverb

w

e

ɛ

ll

l

in a way that is right or satisfactory

ill

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of manner

homework

noun

h

o

oʊ

m

e

w

o

ɜ

r

k

schoolwork that students have to do at home

What is "homework"?

Homework refers to assignments or tasks given to students by teachers to complete outside of regular class time. It is designed to help reinforce lessons, practice skills, or prepare for upcoming topics. Homework can include reading, writing, problem-solving, or projects that students work on independently or with minimal guidance. It provides an opportunity for students to review and apply what they have learned in class and is often used to assess their understanding and progress. Completing homework is an important part of the learning process and helps build responsibility and time-management skills.

duty

noun

d

u

ju

t

y

i

the feeling that makes people do what society expects of them

to make a fool (out) of oneself

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ fˈuːl ˈaʊt ʌv wʌnsˈɛlf/

Collocation

to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous

mistake

noun

m

i

ɪ

s

t

a

eɪ

k

e

an act or opinion that is wrong

to make a (phone) call

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ fˈoʊn ɔːɹ kˈɔːl/

Collocation

to use a telephone or other communication device to start a phone conversation with someone

to make

Verb

m

a

eɪ

k

e

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Past Simple

made

Past Participle

made

appointment

noun

a

ə

pp

p

oi

ɔɪ

n

t

m

e

ə

n

t

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

to make an effort

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ˈɛfɚt/

Collocation

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

arrangement

noun

a

ɜ

rr

r

a

eɪ

n

g

ʤ

e

m

e

ə

n

t

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

friend

noun

f

r

ie

ɛ

n

d

someone we like and trust

to make sure

phrase

/mˌeɪk ʃˈʊɹ/

Collocation

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

to make oneself understood

phrase

/mˌeɪk wʌnsˈɛlf ˌʌndɚstˈʊd/

to express one's thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that others can understand them easily

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