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Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 10 - 10A

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10A in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "far-flung," "ingenious," "pension off," etc.

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far-flung
[Adjective]

located at a considerable distance from a central point

Ex: The far-flung islands of the Pacific are known for their unique ecosystems .
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to force one's employee to retire or leave work and give them a payment

Ex: The military often pensions off soldiers who have reached a certain age or sustained injuries , ensuring they receive ongoing support .
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to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender

Ex: The general devised a strategy to besiege the fort without heavy losses .
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to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Ex: The gang smuggled rare animals across the border .
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ingenious
[Adjective]

(of an idea, object, etc.) unique and working very well which has resulted from creativity and clever thinking

Ex: The architect 's ingenious use of space made the small apartment feel much larger and more comfortable .
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prized
[Adjective]

considered highly valuable or esteemed

Ex: The prized painting was displayed in a prestigious gallery .
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medal
[noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

Ex: She keeps all her medals in a special case .
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to find people to join the armed forces

Ex: The general personally recruited elite soldiers for the secret mission .
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account
[noun]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

Ex: The historian ’s account is based on primary source documents .
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to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .
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to gradually decline, weaken, or diminish over time, often like the receding tide

Ex: The soldier ’s hope ebbed away as reinforcements failed to arrive .
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scrupulously
[Adverb]

in a very careful and precise manner, paying close attention to details and accuracy

Ex: They scrupulously maintained the historical accuracy of the documentary .
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