English File Pre-Intermediate "Lesson 11B" Vocabulary

to choose

Verb

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to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

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When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity.

I can't decide between these two desserts; you choose for me.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

choice

noun

ch

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s

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an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

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to decide

Verb

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to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

decision

noun

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n

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

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to revise

Verb

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to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

revision

noun

/ɹiˈvɪʒən/

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

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What is "revision"?

Revision is the process of reviewing and modifying a text, plan, or work to improve its clarity, accuracy, or overall quality. It involves making changes, such as correcting mistakes, reorganizing ideas, or refining language, to ensure that the final version is clear and effective. In writing, revision often includes checking for grammatical errors, improving structure, and refining arguments or content. The goal of revision is to enhance the work, making it more polished and well-organized before it is finalized or submitted.

to confuse

Verb

c

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n

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to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

confusion

noun

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f

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a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

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to invent

Verb

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ɪ

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e

ɛ

n

t

to make or design something that did not exist before

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

invention

noun

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ɪ

n

v

e

ɛ

n

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io

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a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

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to compete

Verb

c

k

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m

p

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t

e

to join in a contest or game

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

competition

noun

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an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

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What is a "competition"?

A competition is an event or activity where individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve a specific goal or win a prize. It can take place in various fields, such as sports, academics, or business. The participants are usually judged based on their performance, skills, or results, and the best or highest-performing individual or group is declared the winner. Competitions can range from friendly contests to highly organized and formal events, and they often have rules or guidelines to ensure fairness and structure.

to educate

Verb

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to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

education

noun

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the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

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to invite

Verb

i

ɪ

n

v

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aɪ

t

e

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

invitation

noun

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n

v

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ɪ

t

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

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n

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

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to pronounce

Verb

p

r

o

ə

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o

a

u

ʊ

n

c

s

e

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

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Grammatical Information:

transitive

pronunciation

noun

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r

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u

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c

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ia

ieɪ

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ʃ

io

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the way a word is pronounced

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advice

noun

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c

s

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a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

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to advise

Verb

a

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to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

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ditransitive

flight

noun

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aɪ

gh

t

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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to fly

Verb

f

l

y

aɪ

to move or travel through the air

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intransitive

life

noun

l

i

aɪ

f

e

the state of existing as a person who is alive

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to live

Verb

l

i

ɪ

v

e

to have your home somewhere specific

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intransitive

death

noun

d

ea

ɛ

th

θ

the fact or act of dying

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birth

to die

Verb

d

ie

aɪ

to no longer be alive

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be born

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

success

noun

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u

ə

c

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s

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ss

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the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

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failure

to succeed

Verb

s

u

ə

c

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d

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

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fail

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

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