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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 get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: He 's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town .
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to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: She worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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exact
[Adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact location of the treasure was marked on the map .
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straightforward
[Adjective]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: The task was straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete .
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complicated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The instructions for the project were too complicated to follow .
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to vary
[Verb]

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

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .
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dilemma
[noun]

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

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .
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generally
[Adverb]

in a way that is true in most cases

Ex: People generally prefer direct flights over layovers .
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precise
[Adjective]

in accordance with truth

Ex: The team will need to provide a precise analysis of the data before making any conclusions .
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just
[Adverb]

no more or no other than what is stated

Ex: They had just a brief conversation .
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problem
[noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: There was a problem with the delivery , and the package did n't arrive on time .
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to find the answer to a question or problem

Ex: The team brainstormed to figure out the best strategy for the upcoming competition .
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appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: The company provided appropriate resources for new employees .
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such as
[preposition]

used to introduce examples of something mentioned

Ex: Environmental factors such as pollution and deforestation can have a significant impact on ecosystems .
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customary
[Adjective]

commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

Ex: The host followed the customary practice of offering refreshments .
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compulsory
[Adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: Paying taxes is compulsory for all citizens .
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additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: He requested additional time to review the contract before signing .
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particularly
[Adverb]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

Ex: I appreciate all forms of art , but I am particularly drawn to abstract paintings .
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obligatory
[Adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: Filling out the necessary paperwork is obligatory before starting a new job .
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certainly
[Adverb]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: The team certainly worked hard to achieve their goals this season .
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to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .
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to offend
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: The political leader 's speech managed to offend a large portion of the population due to its divisive nature .
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to pursue
[Verb]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .
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to chase
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to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .
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definitely
[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: You should definitely try the new restaurant downtown .
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to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand .
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acceptable
[Adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: The temperature of the food was acceptable for serving .
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to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

Ex: The researchers were observing the experiment closely as the data unfolded .
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simply
[Adverb]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

Ex: He replied simply that he would attend the event .
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