Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1
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contract
[noun]
an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do
to spread
[verb]
to enlarge the area of effect of something or to make it affect more people
to risk
[verb]
to put something important in a situation where it could be harmed, lost, or destroyed
gamble
[noun]
an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success
opportunity
[noun]
a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier
stake
[noun]
an amount of money invested in a business; a share or part in a business, system, etc. that may yield money
to put up with
[verb]
to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining
to deal with
[verb]
to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific, especially as apart of your job
to endure
[verb]
to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint
challenge
[noun]
a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test
to battle
[verb]
to try really hard to resist an unpleasant situation or achieve a difficult thing
campaign
[noun]
a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal
rafting
[noun]
the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby
rock climbing
[noun]
a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep
horse riding
[noun]
a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback
rugby
[noun]
a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points
harness
[noun]
a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place
wetsuit
[noun]
a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm
life jacket
[noun]
a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency
trainer
[noun]
a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise
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