Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - 7C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7C in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "overestimate", "self-reliant", "misuse", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate

to give or assign a greater level of importance to something than it actually has

Ex: The author warned readers not to overestimate the influence of minor details .

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

Ex: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions .

to underestimate the financial value or worth of as an asset, a company, currency, etc.

Ex: The artwork was initially undervalued , but later sold for millions at auction .

in a manner that is not based on scientific principles or methods; lacking scientific rigor or accuracy

Ex: She argued unscientifically , relying on personal opinions rather than facts .

to change or explain what something means in a way that makes people see it in a new or different way

Ex: This book redefines what it means to be a hero in modern literature .
self-reliant [adjective]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Ex: The self-reliant explorer set out on a solo journey across the desert , well-prepared for any obstacles he might encounter .

to use something improperly or incorrectly

Ex: Do n’t misuse your authority to take advantage of others .
anti-nuclear [adjective]

opposing the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear power as a source of energy due to its potential dangers and harmful effects

Ex: His anti-nuclear stance led him to protest against local power plants .
multinational [adjective]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

Ex: The multinational corporation has subsidiaries and operations in several countries around the globe .
preview [noun]

the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

Ex: The play had a preview performance to gather audience feedback .