Unit 5: No Need to Panic

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altitude (n.)

Back

the height of something above sea level or the ground.

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

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catch (someone) off guard (idiom)

Back

to surprise someone unexpectedly.

The sudden question caught me off guard, and I didn’t know what to say.

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client (n.)

Back

a person who pays for services from a professional or company.

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

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collapse (v.)

Back

to fall down suddenly.

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

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collapse (n.)

Back

a sudden failure or falling down.

The bridge’s collapse shocked the entire city.

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collapsible (adj.)

Back

able to fold or collapse for easy storage.

We bought a collapsible chair for camping.

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disorientation (n.)

Back

confusion about where you are or what is happening.

After waking up from surgery, he felt disoriented.

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disoriented (adj.)

Back

confused and not sure of where you are.

She was disoriented after getting lost in the forest.

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encourage (v.)

Back

to give someone support, confidence, or hope.

Teachers should encourage students to speak English in class.

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discourage (v.)

Back

to make someone lose confidence or hope.

The coach told the players not to let failure discourage them.