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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 7B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "palm", "wrinkle", "shrug", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
palm
[noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: The fortune teller examined the lines on her palm.
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wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her slender wrist.
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bottom
[noun]

the part of the body on which a person sits

Ex: During the yoga class , we focused on stretching and relaxing the muscles around the bottom for better flexibility .
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chest
[noun]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

Ex: The tightness in her chest made her anxious .
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hip
[noun]

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

Ex: The workout included exercises to strengthen the hips.
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thigh
[noun]

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Ex: The soccer player used his thigh to control the ball during the match .
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waist
[noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in his waist muscles .
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brain
[noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .
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heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients .
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kidney
[noun]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help promote kidney health and prevent disease .
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liver
[noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .
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lung
[noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .
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arm
[noun]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .
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eyebrow
[noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: She used a small brush to comb her eyebrows into shape .
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hair
[noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .
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hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .
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head
[noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .
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nose
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

Ex: The child had a runny nose and needed a tissue.
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shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .
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body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.
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cheek
[noun]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

Ex: She turned her face to the side to avoid getting kissed on the cheek.
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chin
[noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: She wore a chin strap to protect her jaw during sports activities.
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eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: The doctor used a small flashlight to examine her eyes.
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forehead
[noun]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: She felt a kiss on her forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work .
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lip
[noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: The baby blew kisses , puckering up her tiny lips.
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neck
[noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury .
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stubble
[noun]

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

Ex: She handed him a razor , suggesting he shave off the stubble if he wanted to look more polished for the meeting .
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wrinkle
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a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .
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ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He sprained his ankle during the basketball game .
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calf
[noun]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased the strength of her well-toned calves.
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heel
[noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: The dancer balanced gracefully on her tiptoes, never touching her heels to the ground.
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knee
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

Ex: She had a scar just below her knee from a childhood bike accident .
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elbow
[noun]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to the elbow during a plank position .
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fist
[noun]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

Ex: The protestor raised a defiant fist in solidarity with the cause , chanting slogans with the crowd .
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nail
[noun]

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

Ex: The nail on her pinky finger was adorned with a small diamond , adding a touch of elegance to her hands .
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thumb
[noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: He broke his thumb in a skiing accident .
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toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: The toddler giggled as she wiggled her tiny toes in the sand .
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to bite
[Verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .
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to blow
[Verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: He blew on the dice for good luck before rolling them across the table .
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to brush
[Verb]

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

Ex: The stylist brushes the client 's hair to achieve the desired style .
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to comb
[Verb]

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

Ex: They comb through their pet 's fur to remove any tangles or knots .
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to fold
[Verb]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
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to hold
[Verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: As the team captain , she proudly held the championship trophy .
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to touch
[Verb]

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Ex: The musician 's fingers lightly touched the piano keys , creating a beautiful melody .
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to suck
[Verb]

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Ex: The athlete sucked water from the hydration pack during the race .
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to shake
[Verb]

to move from side to side or up and down

Ex: The thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds , making the branches of the trees shake violently .
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to shrug
[Verb]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , he shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "
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to raise
[Verb]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: William raised his hat and smiled at her .
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to wink
[Verb]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .
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to chew
[Verb]

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

Ex: She has already chewed the pencil out of nervousness .
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to hug
[Verb]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

Ex: Feeling grateful , she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .
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to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Ex: Trying to focus on the task at hand , she could n't help but scratch her head in concentration .
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to wave
[Verb]

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

Ex: From the ship , the sailors waved to the people on the shore .
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to kneel
[Verb]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
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to frown
[Verb]

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

Ex: The child frowned when told it was bedtime
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to stare
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to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .
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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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to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

Ex: He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame .
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to point
[Verb]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.
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tooth
[noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

Ex: The dentist examined the cavity in her tooth and recommended a filling .
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