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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dilemma", "customary", "pursue", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
to find out

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: They are trying to find out who won the award last night. 
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to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable. 
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exact
exact
[Adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale. 
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straightforward
straightforward
[Adjective]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: His explanation of the problem was straightforward, making it easy for everyone to understand. 
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complicated
complicated
[Adjective]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

Ex: The legal case was complicated, involving numerous laws and regulations. 
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to vary
to vary
[Verb]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

Ex: The chef likes to vary the ingredients in her recipes, experimenting with different herbs and spices. 
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dilemma
dilemma
[noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation. 
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generally
generally
[Adverb]

in a way that is true in most cases

Ex: The weather is generally mild in spring. 
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precise
precise
[Adjective]

in accordance with truth

Ex: His precise recollection of the events helped investigators solve the case quickly. 
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just
just
[Adverb]

no more or no other than what is stated

Ex: I'll have just a cup of coffee, please. 
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problem
problem
[noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people. 
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to figure out

to find the answer to a question or problem

Ex: After hours of studying, she finally managed to figure out the complex math problem. 
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appropriate
appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic. 
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such as
such as
[preposition]

used to introduce examples of something mentioned

Ex: There are various fruits in the tropical region, such as mangoes, pineapples, and papayas. 
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customary
customary
[Adjective]

commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

Ex: It is customary to shake hands as a greeting in many Western cultures. 
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compulsory
compulsory
[Adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: Attendance at the safety training session is compulsory for all employees. 
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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: They needed to purchase additional supplies to complete the project. 
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particularly
particularly
[Adverb]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

Ex: She enjoyed all genres of music, but she was particularly fond of classical compositions. 
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obligatory
obligatory
[Adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: The completion of safety training is obligatory for all new employees before they start work. 
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certainly
certainly
[Adverb]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: You can certainly count on my support. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to offend
to offend
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment. 
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to pursue
to pursue
[Verb]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The police officer pursued the speeding car, signaling for it to pull over. 
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to chase
to chase
[Verb]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him. 
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definitely
definitely
[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow. 
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to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

Ex: By the time we got there, they had already discovered the ancient ruins. 
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acceptable
acceptable
[Adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: The quality of the report was acceptable, but it could be improved. 
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to observe

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

Ex: Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitats. 
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simply
simply
[Adverb]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

Ex: The instructions are simply to follow the steps in order. 
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