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: The new project is in progress , and hopefully , it will contribute significantly to the company 's success .
laziness
laziness [noun]

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

Ex:
to laze
to laze [verb]

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

Ex: Cats are experts at finding sunny spots to laze and nap .
lazy
lazy [adjective]

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

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .
lazily
lazily [adverb]

in a manner that avoids effort or exertion

Ex: She lazily kicked off her shoes and sighed .
beauty
beauty [noun]

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

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .
to beautify
to beautify [verb]

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

Ex: The park was beautified with new benches and flowers .
beautiful
beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .
beautifully
beautifully [adverb]

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

Ex: He plays the piano beautifully , with rich expression .
creation
creation [noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: After months of planning , the creation of the building finally began .
to create
to create [verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease .
creative
creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .
creatively
creatively [adverb]

in a way that shows imagination, innovation, or originality

Ex: The writer crafted the story creatively , weaving a narrative that captivated readers .
pleasure
pleasure [noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: He took great pleasure in cooking for his family .
pleasant
pleasant [adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: The holiday decorations create a pleasant atmosphere in the town .
pleasantly
pleasantly [adverb]

in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying

Ex: The weather turned pleasantly warm , perfect for a leisurely outdoor activity .
sadness
sadness [noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family .
to sadden
to sadden [verb]

to make someone feel unhappy or disappointed

Ex: It saddens me to see how quickly time passes as my children grow up .
sad
sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .
sadly
sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .
to surprise
to surprise [verb]

to make someone feel mildly shocked

Ex: The sudden appearance of a familiar face in the crowd managed to surprise me .
surprisingly
surprisingly [adverb]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .
to annoy
to annoy [verb]

to make a person feel a little angry

Ex: The ongoing noise is annoying her .
annoying
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .
annoyingly
annoyingly [adverb]

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

Ex: The children were annoyingly noisy during the entire performance .
to continue
to continue [verb]

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

Ex: She continued studying late into the night .
to forget
to forget [verb]

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

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .
to like
to like [verb]

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

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
to prefer
to prefer [verb]

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

Ex: He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events .
to remember
to remember [verb]

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

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .
to start
to start [verb]

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

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .
to stop
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .
to try
to try [verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: She tried to bake a cake but it did n't turn out well .
Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
Introduction - IA - Part 1 Introduction - IA - Part 2 Introduction - IC Unit 1 - 1A
Unit 1 - 1C Unit 1 - 1E Unit 1 - 1F Unit 1 - 1G
Unit 2 - 2A Unit 2 - 2D Unit 2 - 2E Unit 2 - 2F
Unit 2 - 2G Unit 2 - 2H Unit 3 - 3A Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3E Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1 Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2 Unit 4 - 4B
Unit 4 - 4C Unit 4 - 4D Unit 4 - 4E Unit 4 - 4F
Unit 4 - 4G Unit 4 - 4H Unit 5 - 5A Unit 5 - 5E
Unit 5 - 5F Unit 5 - 5G Unit 6 - 6A Unit 6 - 6C
Unit 6 - 6E Unit 6 - 6F Unit 6 - 6G Unit 6 - 6H
Unit 7 - 7A Unit 7 - 7C Unit 7 - 7D Unit 7 - 7E
Unit 7 - 7F Unit 8 - 8A Unit 8 - 8C Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F Unit 9 - 9A Unit 9 - 9E Unit 9 - 9F
Unit 9 - 9H Culture 1 Culture 7