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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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inter-
[prefix]

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

Ex: Intercontinental flights often have long durations.
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semi-
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used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way

Ex: His answer was semi-correct but needed further clarification.
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counter-
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used to describe something that opposes, reacts against, or provides a contrast to something else

Ex: He developed a counterstrategy to win the competition.
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under-
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used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: He ducked to avoid hitting the underpart of the bridge.
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over-
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used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: The movie was overhyped, and it didn't live up to expectations.
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super-
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used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

Ex: The superstructure of the ship towers over the main deck.
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pseudo-
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used to describe something that is fake or pretending to be something it is not

Ex: The pseudo-religion gained followers by promising answers to life's mysteries, but its teachings were vague and unfounded.
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the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

Ex: The interaction between the various departments improved the overall project .
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to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position

Ex: Lego bricks are designed to interlock easily , allowing for the creation of various structures .
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a weight or mechanism used to provide stability and balance by offsetting the weight of another object or system

Ex: The lever system relies on a counterbalance for smooth functioning .
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an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Ex: The general planned a counterattack after assessing the enemy 's weaknesses .
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any half of a circle

Ex: The audience formed a semicircle around the street performer .
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a woman with superior mental or physical capabilities, particularly one who succeeds in both her career and home life

Ex: Modern society often expects women to act like superwomen in every aspect of life .
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individuals or groups possessing extremely large amounts of wealth

Ex: The super-rich often own assets like yachts , jets , and rare art collections .
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a person who gains success beyond what is expected or normal, often in a way that makes them exhausted

Ex: He became an overachiever by working long hours every day .
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overwork
[noun]

the act of working too much or too long

Ex: The manager acknowledged the issue of overwork among the staff.
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overhead
[Adjective]

located or occurring above the level of the head

Ex: The overhead speakers broadcast announcements throughout the building .
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not receiving enough money for the work one does

Ex: The union demanded fair wages for underpaid staff members.
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underfoot
[Adverb]

situated beneath the feet

Ex: The icy ground was slippery underfoot, making it difficult to walk.
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a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

Ex: Her grades made her appear as an underachiever, but she was improving .
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