English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 7B

palm [noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: He wiped the sweat from his forehead with the palm of his hand .

wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .

bottom [noun]

the part of the body on which a person sits

Ex: She applied cream to her baby 's bottom to soothe the rash from the diaper .

chest [noun]

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

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest .

hip [noun]

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

Ex: She wore a sash that draped elegantly over her hip .

thigh [noun]

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

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased her strong and toned thighs .

waist [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .

brain [noun]

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

Ex: She used her brain to solve the difficult puzzle .

heart [noun]

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

Ex: She placed her hand over her heart and felt it beat strongly .

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: Regular check-ups and blood tests are essential for monitoring kidney health and detecting any abnormalities early on .

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 .

lung [noun]

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

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .

arm [noun]

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

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm .

eyebrow [noun]

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

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .

hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .

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: I use my hand to write and draw .

head [noun]

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

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .

nose [noun]

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

Ex: She wore a mask that covered her mouth and nose in crowded places .

shoulder [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders .

body [noun]

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

Ex: The body 's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses .

cheek [noun]

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

Ex: She pressed her cheek against the cool glass window .

chin [noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: He scratched his chin , trying to recall the answer to the question .

eye [noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex:

forehead [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor gently placed his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever .

lip [noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips .

neck [noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: She felt a sharp pain in her neck when she turned it suddenly .

stubble [noun]

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

Ex: He looked rugged and handsome with his stubble , which he maintained carefully for a more mature look .

wrinkle [noun]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

Ex: The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun .

ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .

calf [noun]

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

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity .

heel [noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: She stepped on a pebble , causing discomfort in her heel .

knee [noun]

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

Ex: He had a small tattoo on the back of his knee .

elbow [noun]

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

Ex: The basketball player used his elbow to create space from the defender .

fist [noun]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

Ex: She pounded her fist on the table , demanding to be heard in the heated argument .

nail [noun]

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

Ex: She accidentally broke a nail while opening the box , but quickly fixed it with some glue .

thumb [noun]

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

Ex: He pressed his thumb against the fingerprint scanner to unlock his phone .

toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

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to bite [verb]

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

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .

to blow [verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them , causing one card to rise and float in the air .

to brush [verb]

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

Ex: He brushes his daughter 's hair gently to remove knots and tangles .

to comb [verb]

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

Ex:

to fold [verb]

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

Ex: Before baking , she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling .

to hold [verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: He gently held the fragile vase , careful not to drop it .

to touch [verb]

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

Ex: She gently touched the soft fur of the cat .

to suck [verb]

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

Ex: He sucked the juice from the orange , savoring its tangy flavor .

to shake [verb]

to move from side to side or up and down

Ex: The boat sailed through choppy waters , causing it to shake with each wave that it encountered .

to shrug [verb]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: Seeing the puzzled expression on her face , he shrugged and explained that he was n't sure himself .

to raise [verb]

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

Ex: She raised both arms above her head .

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:

to chew [verb]

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

Ex:

to hug [verb]

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

Ex: As a sign of support , he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time .

to scratch [verb]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Ex: Unable to resist the itch , he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten .

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 balcony , they waved to their friends waiting below .

to kneel [verb]

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

Ex: The athlete chose to kneel during the national anthem as a peaceful protest against social injustice .

to frown [verb]

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

Ex: The baby started to frown when the loud noise interrupted her nap .

to stare [verb]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: The student is staring at the math problem , trying to solve it .

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 .

to stretch [verb]

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

Ex: He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza .

to point [verb]

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

Ex:

tooth [noun]

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

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English File - Upper Intermediate
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Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
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