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Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5A

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "underpaid," "interlock," "overachiever," etc.

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Face2Face - Advanced
inter-
inter-
[prefix]

used to indicate the relationship or interaction between two or more things or people

Ex: The conference encouraged interdepartmental collaboration. 
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semi-
semi-
[prefix]

used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way

Ex: The house had a semi-circular driveway at the entrance. 
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counter-
counter-
[prefix]

used to describe something that opposes, reacts against, or provides a contrast to something else

Ex: The counterargument challenged the main point of the debate. 
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under-
under-
[prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: She packed her underclothes neatly into the suitcase. 
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over-
over-
[prefix]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: She is overambitious and often sets unrealistically high goals. 
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super-
super-
[prefix]

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

Ex: The painting had another layer superimposed on top of the original. 
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pseudo-
pseudo-
[prefix]

used to describe something that is fake or pretending to be something it is not

Ex: The theory was dismissed as pseudo-science by experts. 
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interaction

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Ex: Their interaction during the meeting led to a fruitful collaboration. 
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to interlock

to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position

Ex: The gears interlock, ensuring the smooth operation of the machinery. 
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counterbalance

a weight or mechanism used to provide stability and balance by offsetting the weight of another object or system

Ex: The heavy base acts as a counterbalance to the tall structure. 
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counterattack

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Ex: The army launched a counterattack to regain lost ground. 
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semicircle

any half of a circle

Ex: The children sat in a semicircle around the teacher during story time. 
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superwoman

a woman with superior mental or physical capabilities, particularly one who succeeds in both her career and home life

Ex: She juggles her career and family like a superwoman. 
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super-rich

individuals or groups possessing extremely large amounts of wealth

Ex: The super-rich often invest in luxury properties and private islands. 
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overachiever

a person who gains success beyond what is expected or normal, often in a way that makes them exhausted

Ex: The overachiever always finishes projects ahead of schedule. 
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overwork
overwork
[noun]

the act of working too much or too long

Ex: Prolonged overwork can result in severe health problems. 
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overhead
overhead
[Adjective]

located or occurring above the level of the head

Ex: The overhead lights illuminated the room brightly. 
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to underpaid

not receiving enough money for the work one does

Ex: Many teachers feel underpaid for their efforts. 
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underfoot
underfoot
[Adverb]

situated beneath the feet

Ex: The soft grass felt cool underfoot as they walked through the park. 
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underachiever

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

Ex: The underachiever failed to meet the project deadlines. 
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