English File - Beginner - Lesson 8B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8B in the English File Beginner coursebook, such as "like", "peaceful", "very", etc.

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to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .

to love [verb]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: She knew he was the one she loved when he supported her through a difficult time .

to hate [verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: I hate spicy food because it burns my mouth .

horrible [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stay in the kitchen .

peaceful [adjective]

(of a person) unwilling to become involved in a dispute or anything violent

Ex: Despite the provocation , she remained peaceful and composed , refusing to escalate the situation .

frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .

party [noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: She 's planning a surprise party for her mom 's 60th birthday .

to concentrate [verb]

to focus one's all attention on something specific

Ex: The students were asked to concentrate during the lecture to grasp the complex concepts being explained .

very [adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: She was very excited to start her new job .

loudly [adverb]

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

Ex: She spoke loudly to be heard over the noise .