Unit 8 - Reference

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job.

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

She decided to have a go at baking a cake.

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

As a dedicated achiever, she consistently sets and exceeds ambitious goals in her career.

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country.

characterized by taking initiative to control or influence a situation rather than merely reacting to events

The manager was proactive in addressing potential conflicts before they escalated.

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

She was too headstrong to follow anyone’s advice.

a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot

influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals

The manipulative friend constantly guilt-tripped others into doing things for them.

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others.

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

He was single-minded in his pursuit of a successful career.

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

He opens the window to let in some fresh air.

calm and not easily worried or upset

Her easygoing nature made her a favorite among her colleagues, as she handled stress with grace.

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening.

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

The outgoing student eagerly participated in group activities and made friends easily.

(psychology) a person who is preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings rather than the external world

She is introvert and loves reading.

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.

having a lot of value

Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health.

above average in size or extent

They live in a big house.

very large in size

The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline.

emotionally feeling good or glad

He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.

extremely excited and happy

She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery, unable to contain her excitement.

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

She was upset after hearing the bad news.

to deeply shock or overwhelm emotionally

The news of her brother's sudden death devastated her, leaving her unable to function.

needing or wanting something to eat

After playing outside all day, the children were hungry for dinner.

to be very hungry

After skipping breakfast, I was starving by lunchtime.

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

She noticed the tread on her tires was worn down and decided it was time for a replacement.

to cause a person to become extremely tired

The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.

to a great extent or degree

I find the math problems very difficult.

used to say what is actually the truth or the fact about something

I'm not joking; I really saw a shooting star last night.

to a very great amount or degree

Her paintings are extremely impressive.

used to show complete agreement

"Are you sure this is safe?""Absolutely!"

to the greatest amount or extent possible

He completely forgot about the meeting.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies.

to preserve something at a consistently high standard, price, or level

Regular maintenance helps to keep up the performance of the machinery.

to interrupt someone to say something

He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal.

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.

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 wait with satisfaction for something to happen

I look forward to the weekend when I can relax and spend time with my family.

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring.

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.