Unit 3 - Lesson 1

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II.

real and not an imitation

The antique vase was confirmed as authentic by experts, ensuring its historical value.

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

The diamond ring was confirmed to be genuine, with authentic gemstones and precious metals.

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

He fooled everyone with his elaborate story about winning the lottery.

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

to deceive someone by creating a false story or situation

The prankster tried to hoax his friends by pretending to be an alien visitor.

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife.

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

He pretended to enjoy the meal, even though it didn't taste good, to avoid causing offense.

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class.

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health.

to set someone free from a situation that restricts their thinking or actions

Her travels liberated her from the narrow views of her hometown.

to enlarge or lengthen something

She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.

extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances

The tragic accident claimed the lives of several young students.

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

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

a person or thing that announces or signals an important or significant event, development, or message

The royal herald announced the arrival of the king.

used to say that something is the case without providing any proof

The suspect allegedly stole valuable items from the store.

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

She was supposedly the last person to leave the building, according to eyewitnesses.

the way that someone or something looks

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

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker.

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd.

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

The investigation revealed a network of individuals who conspired to perpetrate fraud against the company.

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him.

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

The police officer pursued the speeding car, signaling for it to pull over.

to make a person believe something untrue

He tried to deceive his friends by pretending to be a millionaire.

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information

The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

The band will perform at the city park next week.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

to guide someone by providing information, training, or advice, helping them acquire new skills or understand a specific subject

The experienced chef instructed the new apprentice in the art of gourmet cooking.

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 guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

the eggs that an aquatic animal or an amphibian lays and are covered with a transparent layer

to move from a lower to a higher position

The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky.

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.