English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 10B

in or toward the direction of a position or place that is behind

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

the general condition of a person's mind or body

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

an argument or reason showing that there is an advantage in doing something

with little or no noise

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

to or toward the direction or place in front of one

to have your home somewhere specific

a period or state where there is no war or violence

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

having a below-average distance between two points

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

a situation where people obey and respect the rules of a place, society, or country

not damaged or injured in any way

involving risk and uncertainty