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 jobseeker eagerly attended several career fairs to explore potential opportunities .

point [noun]

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

Ex: The key point of the presentation was to emphasize the company 's growth strategy .

good-natured [adjective]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

Ex: The good-natured teacher always found a way to encourage and uplift her students .

rivalry [noun]

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

Ex: The business rivalry between the two companies led to significant innovation in the industry .

light-hearted [adjective]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: The light-hearted conversation over dinner lifted the family 's mood after a long day .

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 .

foolproof [adjective]

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

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geek [noun]

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

Ex: The stereotypical image of a geek has evolved , with many now seen as innovators in tech industries .

gut (feeling|reaction) [phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The detective had a gut feeling that the suspect was guilty , even though there was no concrete evidence

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