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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 8B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "complain", "demonstrate", "refund", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: I need to consider whether to accept the promotion. 
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consideration

the act of carefully thinking about something over a period of time

Ex: After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer that aligned with her career goals. 
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to deliver

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep. 
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delivery
delivery
[noun]

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

Ex: The delivery arrived earlier than expected, bringing joy to the recipient. 
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to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

Ex: The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of experiments. 
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demonstration

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

Ex: The artist's latest exhibition was a powerful demonstration of her unique style and emotional depth. 
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to explain

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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explanation

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

Ex: She gave a clear explanation of the new policy during the meeting. 
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to fail
to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the plan failed. 
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failure
failure
[noun]

an instance of not doing something, particularly something that is expected of one

Ex: His failure to submit the report on time led to serious consequences at work. 
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
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improvement

the action or process of making something better

Ex: The city has seen significant improvement in air quality over the past year. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
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lost
lost
[Adjective]

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

Ex: I realized my wallet was lost when I couldn't find it at the coffee shop after paying for my drink. 
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She managed to finish the project just before the deadline. 
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management

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

Ex: Effective management is crucial for ensuring that a team meets its goals and operates smoothly. 
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to pay
to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher. 
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payment
payment
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: His monthly payment for the loan is $200. 
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to respond

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: She regularly responds promptly to emails from clients. 
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response
response
[noun]

a reply to something in either spoken or written form

Ex: After receiving the email, she crafted a detailed response outlining her thoughts on the proposal. 
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to sell
to sell
[Verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
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to serve
to serve
[Verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately. 
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service
service
[noun]

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

Ex: The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers. 
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to succeed

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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to tempt
to tempt
[Verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: The urge to splurge on designer shoes tempted her every time she passed by the boutique window. 
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temptation

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

Ex: Despite her strict diet, she felt a strong temptation to indulge in the rich chocolate cake at the party. 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

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

Ex: Always treat animals with care and compassion. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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value
value
[noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: He estimated the value of his car before selling it. 
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals. 
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basket
basket
[noun]

an object, usually made of wicker or plastic, with a handle for carrying or keeping things

Ex: She filled the basket with fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmers' market. 
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trolley
trolley
[noun]

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

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credit card

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: He applied for a new credit card with a lower interest rate. 
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debit card

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

Ex: He uses his debit card to pay his monthly bills. 
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receipt
receipt
[noun]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

Ex: I couldn't read the faded print on the receipt. 
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refund
refund
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes. 
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discount
discount
[noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: The store announced a discount on all electronics for the weekend. 
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: She found a great bargain on shoes during the sale. 
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chain store

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

Ex: The new mall includes several chain stores, such as popular clothing and electronics retailers. 
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department store

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

Ex: She spent the afternoon shopping at the department store, exploring the clothing and home goods sections. 
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library
library
[noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: I spent the afternoon studying at the local library. 
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bookshop
bookshop
[noun]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

Ex: She found a rare first edition novel in the quaint little bookshop downtown. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: I always put on my helmet before riding my bike. 
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shirt
shirt
[noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: I need to iron my shirt before wearing it. 
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to try on
to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me? 
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to fit
to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit? 
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to suit
to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: The bold red dress really suits her and complements her skin tone. 
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compensation

something, particularly money, given to one to make up for the loss, pain, or damage that one suffered

Ex: After the accident, the injured party received compensation from the insurance company to cover medical expenses and lost wages. 
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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: After receiving the wrong order at the restaurant, she decided to file a complaint with the manager to express her dissatisfaction. 
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payment
payment
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: His monthly payment for the loan is $200. 
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to achieve

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author. 
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
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to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay. 
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agreement
agreement
[noun]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: They signed a rental agreement before moving into the apartment. 
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to disagree

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex: He disagreed with the critic's review of the play. 
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disagreement

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

Ex: The meeting ended in disagreement as team members could not reach a consensus on the project's direction. 
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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying! 
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argument
argument
[noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy. 
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to attach
to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting. 
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attachment

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

Ex: The vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments, including a crevice tool and a dusting brush for various cleaning tasks. 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

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

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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choice
choice
[noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: The menu offered a wide choice of dishes. 
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to compensate

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Ex: Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss. 
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