Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "achieve", "progress", "solve", etc.

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achievement [noun]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .

to solve [verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question .

to achieve [verb]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

to [take] advantage of {sth} [phrase]

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: It 's essential to take advantage of your strengths when pursuing a career in a competitive field .

to [change] {one's} mind [phrase]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .

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 .

progress [noun]

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

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to put [verb]

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

Ex: She put the child in the car seat .

to rise [verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: If you had followed the instructions , the cake would have risen perfectly .