Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 8 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "put in", "cut down", "keep up", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays , especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals .

to submit a formal application or request for something

Ex: The university has put in a request for additional research funding .

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: Facing a tight schedule , she had to cut down the length of her presentation .

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

Ex: They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy .

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 reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

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to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

Ex: To succeed in the market , businesses need to keep up with consumer trends .