Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8C

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "pros and cons," "indecision," "suspect," etc.

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indecision

[noun]

a state of being unable to make a decision due to doubt or uncertainty

Ex: Her indecision about moving abroad left her feeling stuck .

to reassure

[Verb]

to do or say something to make someone stop worrying or less afraid

Ex: The CEO reassured the employees that despite the recent changes , their jobs were secure and the company 's future was bright .

to suspect

[Verb]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .

proportion

[noun]

the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree

Ex: Proper proportion is essential when mixing chemicals in the lab .

to assume

[Verb]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .

to make the first move

[phrase]

to make it clear that one is interested in having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

Ex: She felt nervous but knew she needed to make the first move.

to back off

[Verb]

to no longer be involved in a task or obligation

Ex: Jerry backed off when he realized how much work was involved .

to go off

[Verb]

(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal

Ex: The fire alarm went off during the school drill , signaling the students to evacuate .

indifference

[noun]

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

Ex: The teacher was disappointed by the students ' indifference to the lesson .

pros and cons

[phrase]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

to (come on) (too) strong

[phrase]

to behave in a way that is too forceful or enthusiastic

Ex: He came on strong with his ideas at the meeting, leaving no room for others to contribute.

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Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8C