English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "duty", "arrangement", "guess", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
to do [verb]

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

Ex: She likes to do her hair differently for special occasions .
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

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exercise [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .
better [adjective]

having more of a good quality

Ex: After the renovation , the hotel rooms now boast better amenities for a more comfortable stay .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
harm [noun]

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

Ex: She was arrested for intentionally causing harm to another person .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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work [noun]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

Ex: Manual work , such as construction or carpentry , requires strength and skill .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .
duty [noun]

the feeling that makes people do what society expects of them

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

Ex: John made a fool of himself by attempting to impress everyone with his non-existent dance skills .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
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 .

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

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm .
guess [noun]

a statement or opinion made based on limited information or speculation

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: Let 's make an effort to finish the project ahead of schedule .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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

Ex: He made sure to lock the door before going to bed .

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

Ex: The teacher made herself understood by using simple words and gestures .