English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "jobseeker", "foolproof", "rivalry", etc.

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jobseeker

[noun]

an unemployed person who is searching for a job

Ex: The government launched a new program to support jobseekers with training and placement services.

point

[noun]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

Ex: The meeting concluded with a consensus on the points of the new policy .

good-natured

[Adjective]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

Ex: good-natured stranger helped the elderly woman cross the busy street .

rivalry

[noun]

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

Ex: rivalry began in high school and continued into their professional careers , motivating both to excel .

light-hearted

[Adjective]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .

response

[noun]

a reply to something in either spoken or written form

Ex: The athleteresponse to the coach 's criticism was to train even harder to improve her performance .

foolproof

[Adjective]

designed or made to be impossible to fail or make a mistake, even by someone with little skill or knowledge

Ex: They devised a foolproof plan to ensure the event would run smoothly despite unexpected challenges.

geek

[noun]

an individual who lacks social skills and is unusual, boring, or awkward

Ex: geek in the group surprised everyone with his quick wit and vast knowledge during trivia night .

gut feeling

[phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.

work-life balance

[phrase]

the amount of effort and time one spends on work compared with the amount one spends on one's personal life

English File - Upper Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B

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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 1A