Unit 1 - Vocabulary

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Every time he insults her, she sees red and can't help but respond angrily.

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely.

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy.

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Her passion for photography led her to start a business.

to give someone or something a different name, often to show affection or emphasize a particular trait

The towering skyscraper, officially named "Metropolis Tower," was nicknamed "The Silver Needle" by locals due to its sleek design.

a person who designs, makes, or repairs shoes

Traditional shoemakers still use handmade techniques.

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

related to athletes or their career

The athletic competition drew athletes from across the country to compete in various events.

to poke or pierce something with a sharp point

The warrior spiked his opponent with a spear during the battle.

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine.

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

He eventually became the manager of the company.

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

She moved to this city three years ago.

before the present or specified time

She had already left when I arrived.

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

acting in a way that is fair, righteous, and morally correct

A just ruler treats all citizens equally.

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

I've felt better since I've been here.

up until the current or given time

She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.

to look after a child until they reach maturity

The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her.

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

The little girl strongly takes after her mother.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.