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Total English - Advanced - Unit 8 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "major", "stem from", "implication", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
major
major
[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing. 
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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The negotiations brought about a resolution to the conflict. 
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to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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to result in

to cause something to occur

Ex: His reckless driving resulted in a serious accident. 
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far-reaching
far-reaching
[Adjective]

having significant effects, implications, or consequences that extend over a wide area or range

Ex: The far-reaching consequences of the decision affected not only the company but also its employees and customers. 
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implication

a possible consequence that something can bring about

Ex: His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale. 
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: The mentor's guidance greatly influenced the professional development of the young entrepreneur. 
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to [give] rise to

to create a particular situation or event

Ex: Social media platforms can give rise to both positive and negative trends. 
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to stem from

to originate from a particular source or factor

Ex: The economic downturn stems from global market fluctuations. 
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origin
origin
[noun]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

Ex: The origin of the river is in the mountains to the north. 
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root
root
[noun]

the primary cause of something

Ex: Understanding the root of the problem is essential for finding an effective solution to the conflict. 
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to breed
to breed
[Verb]

to produce or give rise to something, often by creating the conditions or circumstances that are necessary for its emergence or development

Ex: A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society. 
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