English File - Elementary - Lesson 11A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 11A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "politely", "drive", "calmly", etc.

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English File - Elementary
dangerously [adverb]

in a manner that is capable of harming or injuring a person or destroying or damaging a thing

Ex: The chemicals reacted dangerously when mixed together .
fluently [adverb]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .
loudly [adverb]

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

Ex: She spoke loudly to be heard over the noise .
hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .
seriously [adverb]

in a solemn or grave manner, not joking or casual

Ex: He nodded seriously before signing the agreement .
politely [adverb]

in a courteous or respectful manner

Ex: Despite the disagreement , they discussed the issue politely and with mutual respect .
calmly [adverb]

without stress or strong emotion

Ex: They calmly walked away from the accident scene .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
to treat [verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding .
to talk [verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: Let 's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project .
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to dress [verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: Before leaving the house , he dressed in a business suit for the important meeting .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .

to act in a particular way

Ex: It 's important to behave responsibly when driving on the roads .

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

Ex: The shoeshiner polished the gentleman 's leather shoes .