English File - Intermediate - Lesson 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "depress", "embarrass", "amaze", etc.

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to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

Ex: The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.

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to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

Ex: The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

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to greatly surprise someone

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

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to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

Ex: The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.

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to no longer be interested in something or someone

Ex: After months of hearing the same arguments, I began to tire of the endless debates about the project’s direction.

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to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

Ex: His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

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to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Ex: The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

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to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

Ex: The long lecture bored the students.

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to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

Ex: The ongoing delays frustrate her.