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 express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

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

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

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

Ex: His proposal was given serious consideration , as it addressed several key issues facing the community .

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

Ex: Last week , the courier delivered a package containing the new product .
delivery [noun]

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

Ex: She waited eagerly for the delivery of her new book .

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

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time .

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

Ex: The teacher conducted a demonstration in class to show students how to perform the experiment safely and effectively .

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

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .

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

Ex: The teacher 's explanation made the math problem much easier to solve .
to fail [verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: He worked hard , but in the end , he failed .
failure [noun]

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

Ex: The team 's failure to communicate effectively caused the project to miss its deadline .

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .

the action or process of making something better

Ex: The team 's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
lost [adjective]

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

Ex:

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury .

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

Ex: She pursued a degree in business management to gain the skills necessary for leading a successful organization .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .
payment [noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: The payment for our meal was $ 25 .

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: Yesterday , he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor .
response [noun]

a reply to something in either spoken or written form

Ex: The government 's response to the natural disaster was swift and comprehensive , providing aid to affected communities .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?
to serve [verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert .
service [noun]

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

Ex:

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
to tempt [verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies tempted him to have just one more .

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

Ex: He struggled with the temptation to procrastinate instead of starting his important assignment early .
to treat [verb]

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

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding .

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

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .
value [noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: The real estate agent emphasized the value of the property 's location in determining its market price .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex:
basket [noun]

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

Ex:
trolley [noun]

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

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

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases .

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

Ex: My bank charges a fee if I use a different bank 's ATM with my debit card .
receipt [noun]

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

Ex: She checked the receipt to make sure she was charged correctly .
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: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .
discount [noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: During the holiday sale , many items were available at a significant discount , attracting a large crowd of shoppers .
bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .

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

Ex: The chain store announced plans to open ten new locations across the state next year .

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

Ex: He bought a new suit in the men 's department of the department store .
library [noun]

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

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .
bookshop [noun]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

Ex: The bookshop also sells a variety of beautiful journals and pens .

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

Ex:
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: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .

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

Ex:
to fit [verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: The costume did n't fit properly , so they had to make alterations before the performance .
to suit [verb]

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

Ex: Bright colors may not suit everyone , but they bring out her vibrant personality .

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

Ex: She sought compensation for the damages caused by the faulty product , which had resulted in significant financial loss .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
payment [noun]

an amount of money that is paid for something

Ex: The payment for our meal was $ 25 .

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .

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

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies .

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex:

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

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues , they managed to maintain a respectful friendship .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex:
argument [noun]

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

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: While the team was working , they were attaching labels to the products .

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

Ex: The blender has a special attachment for making smoothies , allowing for a smoother texture .

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

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .

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

Ex: The government established a fund to compensate victims of a natural disaster .