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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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English File - Upper Intermediate
to sleep
[Verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: My dog loves to sleep at the foot of my bed .
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to yawn
[Verb]

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

Ex: She yawned loudly , not able to hide her exhaustion .
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nap
[noun]

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

Ex: The couch in the office has become a popular spot for employees to take a quick nap during their lunch breaks .
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sleepy
[Adjective]

feeling the need or desire to sleep

Ex: He yawned loudly , feeling increasingly sleepy as the night wore on .
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to snore
[Verb]

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

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .
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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: The colorful quilted blanket added a touch of warmth and style to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .
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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 colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .
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pillow
[noun]

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

Ex: The hotel provided fluffy pillows for a good night 's sleep .
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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: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .
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insomnia
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , his insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
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a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

Ex: The doctor recommended lifestyle changes along with a sleeping pill to improve her overall sleep quality .
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someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

Ex: The light sleeper in the group needed a tranquil environment to ensure a restful night ’s sleep during their camping trip .
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to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

Ex: She tends fall asleep within minutes of lying down in bed .
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fast asleep
[Adjective]

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

Ex: The baby is fast asleep, peacefully dreaming in the crib .
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nightmare
[noun]

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

Ex: As a child , I used to have nightmares about being abandoned in a haunted house .
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to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: She often oversleeps and misses her morning bus .
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to set
[Verb]

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

Ex: He set the radio volume to low.
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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 .
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to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: With the soft rain falling outside , she curled up under a blanket slept like a dog, completely unaware of the world around her .
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to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

Ex: It can be dangerous to sleepwalk, as he once stumbled down the stairs while in a daze .
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awake
[Adjective]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

Ex: They were wide awake despite staying up late to finish their project .
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English File - Upper Intermediate
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