Unit 4 - Lesson 1

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

to trick someone, typically with the intention of depriving them of something valuable

She realized her business partner had cheated her out of a fair share of the profits.

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

The financial consultant put forward a comprehensive investment plan for her clients, outlining various strategies to achieve their financial goals.

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

His egotistical behavior made it hard for anyone to work with him.

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

He's a good-looking fellow with a charming smile that brightens up his face.

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

He was arrested for illegally downloading copyrighted music.

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

The series is a blend of mystery and thriller, keeping viewers on edge.

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.

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

He was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in the robbery.

someone who plays practical jokes on others

to create a false or fictional story or information

The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities.

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 eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

He decided to break up after she moved away for college.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.