Unit-3glossary for students
.docUnit 3 – Upstream Advanced (glossary for the whole unit)
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Assertive |
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On my father’s side of the family |
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Be in each other’s pockets |
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Have an ear for sb’s innermost secrets |
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Rough/tough/hard times |
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To throw questions at sb/fire sb with questions |
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Maintain the relationship |
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Tolerant |
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Considerate |
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Compliant |
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Submissive |
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Insecure |
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Cautious |
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Conciliatory |
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Obstinate |
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Cooing longingly into prams |
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Innumerable |
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The master vision |
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When the right time comes (came) |
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globetrot |
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Globetrotting adventure |
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Perplex |
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Conscientious |
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To fulfill a deep instinctive need of sb |
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Be hyper-aware |
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Life-transforming (experience) |
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Quality time |
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To nanny |
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To put it mildly |
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To heel emotionally |
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Adulthood |
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Be affected by |
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reawakening |
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Cherished |
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Feel driven |
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Perfectionist |
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Unconditional love |
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To recall |
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A powerful boost of confidence |
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affectionate |
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Appreciate |
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Intimate |
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Diminish |
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mere |
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Whatsoever |
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For both parties |
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bitterness |
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Resentment |
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Easy visiting distance |
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Estrangement |
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Painful bereavement process |
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Grandparenting instinct and bond |
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Family squabble and separation |
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An unkempt head of hair |
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A serious mode of dress |
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A look of self-assurance |
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A powerful physique |
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An incurable romantic |
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A doting father |
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A confirmed bachelor |
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An absent-minded person |
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Reckless spendthrift |
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Happy-go-lucky |
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doting |
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Confirmed bachelor |
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Nuclear family |
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Great uncle |
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Half brother |
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Spouse |
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Dismal climax |
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Protracted misery |
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Drift apart |
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Move on |
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Tie the knot |
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Frown upon |
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Marital breakdown |
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Divorce-prone |
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Vulnerable |
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Parental divorce |
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To embark on relationships at a young age |
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Marriage counsellor |
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Financial hardship |
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That’s easier said than done |
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Adjectives with SELF: |
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Self-appointed |
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Self-righteous |
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Self-denying |
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Self-aware |
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Self-obsessed |
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Self-confessed |
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Self-indulgent |
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Self-destructive |
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Self-reliant |
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Self-conscious |
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COLLOCATIONS: |
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Unconditional/parental love |
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Long-lasting/favourable impression |
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Spiritual/common bond |
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Personal/hidden attributes |
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Superficial/working relationship |
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close-knit family |
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Middle/only child |
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Heartfelt sympathy |
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Apprehensive |
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Hesitant |
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Timid |
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Arrogant |
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Superior |
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Get across |
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Randomly |
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Take a back seat |
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Come in handy |
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Upbeat answer |
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Specific |
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Jump in |
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Tap into |
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To punch |
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pinch |
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Get the hang of |
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Trigger off |
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Look up to |
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emulate |
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Re-enact |
Idioms
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Be a shoulder to cry on |
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Be on cloud nine |
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Look on the bright side |
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Have a whale of a time |
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Sweep sb off their feet |
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Be a wet blanket |
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Be full of beans |
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Be down in the dumps |
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Cry one’s heart out |
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Hit rock bottom |
Fixed phrases
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Slip of the tongue |
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Heart of gold |
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Grain of truth |
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Touch of concern |
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Change of heart |
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Trace of remorse |
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Glow of satisfaction |
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Glimmer of hope |
Phrasal verbs
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Bring over |
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Bring about |
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Bring in |
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Bring round |
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Stand in for |
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Stand for |
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Stand by |
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Stand out |