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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
appearance

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: Despite her tiredness, she maintained a polished appearance for the important event. 
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curly
curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: Curly hair can be easy to manage with the right products and care. 
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The ball flew straight into the goal without touching the ground. 
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eye
eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. 
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blonde
blonde
[noun]

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

Ex: She is a blonde who loves to experiment with different hairstyles and colors. 
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beard
beard
[noun]

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

Ex: He decided to grow a beard for the first time to change his appearance. 
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bald
bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 
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tall
tall
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport. 
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thin
thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily. 
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medium
medium
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small. 
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: He followed a healthy diet to stay slim and healthy. 
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat. 
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overweight
overweight
[Adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: John is overweight because he eats large portions and rarely exercises. 
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clever
clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever detective quickly solved the mystery using his sharp wit and deductive reasoning. 
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friendly
friendly
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person. 
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funny
funny
[Adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: He's a funny character, always coming up with quirky ideas. 
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
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kind
kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
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lazy
lazy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself. 
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shy
shy
[Adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: Being shy hides his brilliant ideas. 
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talkative
talkative
[Adjective]

talking a great deal

Ex: Even though he's talkative, he knows when to stay quiet. 
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extrovert
extrovert
[noun]

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

Ex: As an extrovert, she thrives in social situations and enjoys meeting new people. 
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hardworking
hardworking
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a hardworking student, consistently dedicating herself to her studies. 
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mean
mean
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mean girl spread rumors about her classmates to make herself feel superior. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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stupid
stupid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Don't be stupid, the answer is right in front of you. 
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unfriendly
unfriendly
[Adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: Our new neighbor is quite unfriendly and hardly ever says hello. 
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unkind
unkind
[Adjective]

not friendly, considerate, or showing mercy to others

Ex: His unkind remarks left her feeling hurt and disheartened. 
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mustache
mustache
[noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: He decided to grow a mustache to change his appearance. 
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