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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to risk

[Verb]

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

Ex: He risked his job by confronting the supervisor about workplace conditions .

record

[noun]

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

Ex: The swimmer broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle, earning a gold medal.

to put up with

[Verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .

to deal with

[Verb]

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

Ex: As a therapist , she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth .

to focus

[Verb]

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

Ex: The team leader focused on finding solutions to the problem .

to endure

[Verb]

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

Ex: Despite their differences , colleagues must endure each other 's working styles for the sake of the team .

to face

[Verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Right now , the organization is actively facing public scrutiny for its controversial decisions .

to battle

[Verb]

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

Ex: Communities may battle against environmental issues to preserve their surroundings .

campaign

[noun]

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

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .

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