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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 5B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "infuriate", "thrill", "inspire", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
to infuriate

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: His condescending attitude towards his coworkers infuriated them .
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to frustrate

to prevent someone from achieving success, particularly by nullifying their efforts

Ex: The last-minute rule change frustrated the team 's strategy .
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to embarrass

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

Ex: Public speaking often embarrasses people , but with practice , it can become more comfortable .
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to exhaust

to cause a person to become extremely tired

Ex: Studying for the exams for several consecutive nights began to exhaust the students , affecting their ability to retain information .
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to disappoint

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

Ex: Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.
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to amaze
to amaze
[Verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .
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to terrify

to cause extreme fear in someone

Ex: The howling of the wind during the storm terrified the young child .
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to inspire

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Ex: The leader 's vision and determination inspired the team to overcome challenges .
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to confuse

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

Ex: They confused the terms during the discussion , leading to a lot of misunderstandings .
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to thrill
to thrill
[Verb]

to experience great excitement and pleasure

Ex: The crowd thrilled at the unexpected ending of the movie .
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impressed
impressed
[Adjective]

respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

Ex: The audience was impressed with the performance of the orchestra.
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The team made an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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stressed
stressed
[Adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: They all looked stressed as they prepared for the big presentation .
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stressful
stressful
[Adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .
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scared
scared
[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: He looked scared when he realized he had lost his wallet .
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scary
scary
[Adjective]

making us feel fear

Ex: The scary dog barked at us as we walked past the house .
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delighted
delighted
[Adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.
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delightful
delightful
[Adjective]

very enjoyable or pleasant

Ex: The little girl 's laugh was simply delightful.
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offended
offended
[Adjective]

feeling angry, upset, hurt, or annoyed due to rude or embarrassing remarks or behaviors

Ex: They quickly apologized after realizing their words had offended their friend at the gathering.
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offensive
offensive
[Adjective]

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

Ex: Sharing offensive content on social media can lead to backlash and negative consequences .
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