English File Intermediate "Lesson 9A" Vocabulary

Luck

simplified /lak/

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[ noun ]

success and good fortune that is brought by chance and not because of one's own efforts and actions

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She attributed her sudden promotion to luck, believing that the timing of her boss's retirement played a significant role.

Winning the lottery is often seen as a stroke of luck, as it relies entirely on chance rather than skill or hard work.

He felt that his luck had changed when he found a $100 bill on the sidewalk while walking to work.

Lucky

simplified /laki/

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[ noun ]

having or bringing good luck

unlucky

Unlucky

simplified /ēnlaki/

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[ noun ]

having or bringing bad luck

lucky

Luckily

simplified /lakēli/

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[ noun ]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

unfortunately

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

Unluckily

/ʌnlˈʌkili/

[ noun ]

in an unfortunate manner

fortunately

Fortunate

simplified /faawrchēnēt/

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[ noun ]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

unfortunate

Unfortunate

simplified /ēnfaawrchēnēt/

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experiencing something bad due to bad luck

fortunate

Fortunately

simplified /faawrchēnētli/

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used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

unfortunately

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

Unfortunately

simplified /ēnfaawrchēnētli/

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[ noun ]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

fortunately

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

Comfort

simplified /kamfērt/

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[ noun ]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

Comfortable

simplified /kamfērtēbēl/

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physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

uncomfortable

Uncomfortable

simplified /ēnkamfērtēbēl/

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[ noun ]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

comfortable

Comfortably

simplified /kamfērtēbli/

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in a way that is physically free from any tension or pain

uncomfortably

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

Uncomfortably

simplified /ēnkamfērtēbli/

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[ noun ]

in a way that one does not feel at ease physically or mentally

comfortably

Patient

simplified /peishēnt/

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[ noun ]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

impatient

Impatient

simplified /impeishēnt/

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unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

patient

Patiently

simplified /peishēntli/

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[ noun ]

in a manner that displays one's tolerance of difficulties, delays, and bad behaviors without becoming annoyed or angry

impatiently

Impatiently

simplified /impeishēntli/

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[ noun ]

in a manner that reflects a strong desire for quick action or results

patiently

To care

simplified /ker/

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[ noun ]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Careful

simplified /kerfēl/

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[ noun ]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

careless

Careless

simplified /kerlēs/

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[ noun ]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

careful

Carefully

simplified /kerfēli/

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[ noun ]

with a lot of care or attention

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of manner

Carelessly

simplified /kerlēsli/

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[ noun ]

in a manner that lacks enough care or attention

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

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