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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Introduction - IA - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Introduction - IA - Part 2 in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "laze", "prefer", "sadden", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
hopefully
hopefully
[Adverb]

used for expressing that one hopes something will happen

Ex: He submitted his job application, and hopefully, he will be invited for an interview. 
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laziness
laziness
[noun]

(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin

Ex: Laziness is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian teaching. 
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to laze
to laze
[Verb]

to relax and enjoy oneself in a leisurely way, often by lying around and doing nothing productive

Ex: During vacations, it's nice to laze by the pool and soak up the sun. 
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lazy
lazy
[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself. 
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lazily
lazily
[Adverb]

in a manner that avoids effort or exertion

Ex: He sprawled lazily across the couch all afternoon. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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to beautify

to make something more beautiful or attractive, typically by adding decoration or enhancing its appearance

Ex: She decided to beautify her garden with colorful flowers and shrubs. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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beautifully
beautifully
[Adverb]

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

Ex: She danced beautifully, moving with grace and elegance. 
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creation
creation
[noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: The artist’s creation was admired by everyone. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I believe you are a creative photographer; you always find beauty in ordinary things. 
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creatively
creatively
[Adverb]

in a way that shows imagination, innovation, or originality

Ex: This article inspires you to think creatively. 
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pleasure
pleasure
[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion. 
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pleasant
pleasant
[Adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: Reading a good book on a rainy day is one of life's pleasant experiences. 
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pleasantly
pleasantly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying

Ex: The garden was pleasantly fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers. 
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sadness
sadness
[noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing. 
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to sadden
to sadden
[Verb]

to make someone feel unhappy or disappointed

Ex: The loss of her pet deeply saddened her. 
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sad
sad
[Adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: He looked sad because he didn't get the job he wanted. 
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sadly
sadly
[Adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: He spoke sadly about the missed opportunities in his career. 
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to surprise

to make someone feel mildly shocked

Ex: The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction. 
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surprisingly
surprisingly
[Adverb]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: She finished the race surprisingly quickly, beating all her competitors. 
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to annoy
to annoy
[Verb]

to make a person feel a little angry

Ex: The constant tapping of the pen on the desk annoyed her during the meeting. 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration. 
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annoyingly
annoyingly
[Adverb]

in a way that causes irritation, mild anger, or discomfort

Ex: The clock was annoyingly loud during the exam. 
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to continue

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills. 
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to forget
to forget
[Verb]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: It's easy to forget passwords, so it's essential to use a secure system. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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to prefer
to prefer
[Verb]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color. 
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to remember

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about? 
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to start
to start
[Verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: He started singing along to the song on the radio. 
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to stop
to stop
[Verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk. 
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to try
to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy. 
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