Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "risk", "deal with", "endure", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
to risk [verb]

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

Ex: They are risking their reputation by not addressing customer complaints promptly .
record [noun]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

Ex: The weightlifter lifted an astonishing amount of weight , breaking the national record in his weight class .

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

Ex: We must deal with these problems as soon as possible .
to focus [verb]

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

Ex:

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

Ex: He endured the pain of physical therapy in order to regain mobility after the injury .
to face [verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Last year , the company faced financial difficulties but managed to recover .

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

Ex: Students may battle through tough exams to excel in their studies .
campaign [noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans .