Unit 1 - Vocabulary

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

The little girl strongly takes after her mother.

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

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

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.

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 act in a way that is intended to impress others

The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.

to look after a child until they reach maturity

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

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

to separate something into smaller components

The team decided to split up the tasks to finish the project more efficiently.

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

used to summarize or describe something briefly

The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey.

to create a false or fictional story or information

The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities.