English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 6A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "duvet", "snore", "insomnia", etc.

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to sleep [verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply .

to yawn [verb]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

Ex: The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably .

nap [noun]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

Ex: He felt so refreshed after a short nap that he was able to tackle his to-do list with renewed vigor .

sleepy [adjective]

feeling the need or desire to sleep

Ex: Driving long distances on the highway can make anyone feel sleepy , so it 's important to take breaks .

to snore [verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair .

blanket [noun]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

Ex: He pulled the heavy blanket over himself as he settled into the cozy armchair with a good book .

sheet [noun]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

Ex: The soft sheet felt comforting as she curled up in bed with a good book .

pillow [noun]

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

Ex: Sarah used to cuddle her pillow for comfort and relaxation .

duvet [noun]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

Ex: The duvet cover is easy to remove and wash , keeping the bedding fresh and clean .

insomnia [noun]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

Ex: The doctor recommended a few relaxation techniques to help combat her insomnia and improve her sleep quality .

sleeping pill [noun]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

Ex: It 's important to use sleeping pills only as directed to avoid dependency .

light sleeper [noun]

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

Ex: Because she was a light sleeper , the sound of the alarm clock often startled her awake well before it was time to get up .

to [fall] asleep [phrase]

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being rocked gently in the crib .

fast asleep [adjective]

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

Ex: By the time the plane takes off , the passengers will hopefully be fast asleep , ready for a restful journey .

nightmare [noun]

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

Ex: She woke up in a cold sweat after experiencing a terrifying nightmare about falling from a skyscraper .

to oversleep [verb]

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: After a late night , it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day .

to set [verb]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Ex: The barista set the coffee machine for a double espresso .

alarm [noun]

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

Ex: He programmed the alarm to go off every weekday morning to help establish a routine .

to [sleep] like a dog [phrase]

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: After spending the whole weekend relaxing , she felt refreshed and ready to take on the week , having slept like a dog .

to sleepwalk [verb]

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

Ex: He tends to sleepwalk through the hallways at night , often unaware of his surroundings .

awake [adjective]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being awake for several hours .

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