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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "glittering", "exploit", "predator", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
glittering
[Adjective]

shining brightly, often with small flashes of light

Ex: The glittering chandelier in the ballroom cast a warm glow over the dancers.
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unsightly
[Adjective]

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

Ex: The abandoned building had an unsightly appearance with broken windows and graffiti .
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to slowly remove or destroy something over time

Ex: The frequent use of harsh chemicals can eat away at the protective layer of the skin .
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orderly
[Adjective]

arranged in a neat and systematic manner

Ex: The warehouse was kept orderly, with inventory neatly labeled and stored on shelves.
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to grow in a healthy and strong way

Ex: The tree flourished after years of careful care .
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to swoop
[Verb]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

Ex: A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the network
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prey
[noun]

a person or thing that is the target of an attack, deception, or abuse

Ex: Journalists exposed the corporation 's history of exploiting workers as prey.
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predator
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any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .
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to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

Ex: Some landlords exploit tenants by charging exorbitant rents for substandard living conditions .
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to harm
[Verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: She harms herself by neglecting her well-being .
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to tempt
[Verb]

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

Ex: The promise of a lavish vacation tempted them into taking out a loan they could n't afford to repay .
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aviary
[noun]

a large cage or building where birds are kept

Ex: He spent hours in the aviary sketching different bird species.
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to clip
[Verb]

to attach something using a device designed for holding things together

Ex: The cyclist clipped the water bottle to the bike frame for a long ride .
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to locate
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to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: She used GPS to locate the nearest gas station .
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