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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "delegate", "renounce", "ambush", etc.

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to renounce

to resign from power or duties

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to delegate

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

Ex: The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis. 
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to devolve

to transfer power, responsibility, or authority to the next person in a hierarchy or succession, often due to the loss or failure of the previous holder

Ex: The throne will devolve to the eldest son upon the king’s death. 
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power
power
[noun]

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

Ex: The king's power over his kingdom was absolute. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to push or throw something strongly

Ex: He launched the ball across the field with incredible strength. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair. 
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to mount
to mount
[Verb]

to initiate, prepare, or organize a plan, project, or event

Ex: The tech company decided to mount a new software release. 
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to spearhead

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

Ex: The general chose to spearhead the military offensive personally. 
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to come under

to fall within the authority or control of someone or something

Ex: The department comes under the supervision of the manager. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
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attack
attack
[noun]

an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person

Ex: The city was devastated by a sudden terrorist attack. 
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to assemble

(of people) to gather in a place for a particular purpose

Ex: The team will assemble in the boardroom for the project briefing. 
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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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to form
to form
[Verb]

to combine parts or bring them together to create something

Ex: The students collaborated to form a study group for the upcoming exams. 
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to send
to send
[Verb]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail. 
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to deploy
to deploy
[Verb]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

Ex: The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance. 
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to use
to use
[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: He is using his phone to take a picture. 
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to lay
to lay
[Verb]

to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation

Ex: Let's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information. 
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to prepare

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: He prepares his outfit the night before to save time in the morning. 
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community. 
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

to have its foundation in something, indicating the underlying cause, source, or essence

Ex: The appeal of the novel lies in its ability to explore profound philosophical questions through storytelling. 
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to wait
to wait
[Verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop. 
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to stage
to stage
[Verb]

to organize and present something, typically a performance or an event

Ex: They will stage a charity event to raise funds for the local shelter. 
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to run into

to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem

Ex: The company ran into financial difficulties and had to lay off employees. 
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to walk into

to become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance

Ex: She walked into a heated argument without knowing what it was about. 
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ambush
ambush
[noun]

a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

Ex: The soldiers laid in wait for hours, preparing for the ambush on the enemy convoy. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

to come to power and control in a place using military force

Ex: The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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area
area
[noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The area around the lake is a popular picnic spot. 
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loss
loss
[noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: The loss of her keys caused her to be late. 
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to inflict

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

Ex: The hurricane inflicted significant damage on the coastal town. 
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casualty
casualty
[noun]

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

Ex: The recent earthquake resulted in a tragic casualty count of over 500 people, leaving families devastated across the region. 
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breakthrough

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking research led to a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. 
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to put up
to put up
[Verb]

to construct a building or object in a particular location

Ex: The construction crew will put up a new office building downtown. 
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resistance

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

Ex: The proposal met strong resistance from local residents. 
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to supply
to supply
[Verb]

to provide something needed or wanted

Ex: The grocery store will supply fresh produce and other essentials to the community. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

a weapon or tool used for fighting or hunting

Ex: The soldiers carried heavy arms into battle. 
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to station

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

Ex: The commander decided to station additional troops near the border for heightened security. 
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protest
protest
[noun]

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

Ex: Thousands of people gathered for a protest against the new government policy. 
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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

to succeed in doing or achieving something

Ex: The team claimed victory in the final match of the season. 
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victory
victory
[noun]

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

Ex: The team celebrated its victory. 
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to [lose] {one's} life

to pass away

Ex: Many soldiers lost their lives during the battle. 
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