Unit 12

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

The board of directors approved the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning.

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

During lunch, the coworkers gossiped about a colleague's sudden resignation, speculating about the reasons behind it.

to have a serious argument

The married couple quarreled over household responsibilities, leading to a discussion about balancing chores.

to shout very loudly

In the crowded stadium, fans would often yell and cheer for their favorite team.

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying!

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day.

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

She is grumbling because her favorite show is canceled.

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history.

having a quality that is satisfying

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser

to hold or give a different opinion about something

He disagreed with the critic's review of the play.

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

The government implemented social programs to support vulnerable populations.

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

The volume of water in the glass was 250 milliliters.

a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

The defendant stood before the court of law to answer the charges against him.

to not like a person or thing

He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates.

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity.

to be firm or resolute about something and refuse to change one's position

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror.

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings.

to send and receive messages on an online platform

She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence.

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment.

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process.

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being.

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions.

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint.

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike.

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

The students often whisper during the silent reading time.

a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

Astronauts in the lunar module spent several hours exploring the Moon's surface.

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

He advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums.

a person who is part of the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and tasks associated with a vessel, such as a ship or boat

something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

The matter of fact is that we missed the deadline.

one's brother or sister

She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day.

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

The alcoholic sought help to overcome their addiction.

the earth's surface where it is not under water

The plane circled above the land before making its final approach.

to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised

The graphic images of the accident appalled the witnesses, leaving them horrified.

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

After a long day, she loves to cuddle with her partner on the couch to relax and unwind.

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

The government implemented new policies to address public health concerns.

the way that someone or something looks

Despite her tiredness, she maintained a polished appearance for the important event.

a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

Tunnel vision often makes it hard to see the bigger picture, both literally and metaphorically.

the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

Astronauts were awe-struck when they saw the earthrise from their spacecraft.

to present or propose something to someone

She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product.

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it.

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

He promised to help her with the project last week.

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting.

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom.

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.