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English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 1B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1B in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "curly", "kind", "extravert", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: The fashion show featured models of different appearances, showcasing diversity .
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curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
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straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The plane flew straight over the mountains , maintaining its course .
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eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: The doctor used a small flashlight to examine her eyes.
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blonde
[noun]

someone with hair that is light or pale yellow or gold in color

Ex: The movie features a blonde actress known for her stunning performances and charisma.
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beard
[noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .
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bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .
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tall
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: How tall do you need to be to ride that roller coaster ?
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thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .
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medium
[Adjective]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

Ex: The painting was of medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .
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slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .
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short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .
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overweight
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weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .
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clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever comedian delighted the audience with their witty jokes and clever wordplay .
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friendly
[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .
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funny
[Adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: The cartoon was so funny that I could n't stop laughing .
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generous
[Adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .
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kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .
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lazy
[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .
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shy
[Adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: His shy personality does not stop him from performing on stage .
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talkative
[Adjective]

talking a great deal

Ex: She 's the most talkative person in our group ; she always keeps us entertained .
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extrovert
[noun]

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

Ex: During the team-building retreat , the extrovert naturally took the lead in organizing group activities .
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hardworking
[Adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.
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mean
[Adjective]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .
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quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
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stupid
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

Ex: She thinks I 'm stupid, but I just need more time to learn .
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unfriendly
[Adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: The unfriendly store clerk did n't smile or greet the customers .
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unkind
[Adjective]

not friendly, considerate, or showing mercy to others

Ex: Despite his unkind words , she tried to remain calm and composed .
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mustache
[noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .
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