English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 10B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 10B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "demand", "thunder", "effect", etc.

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effect [noun]

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

Ex: His speech had a strong effect on the audience .

to forget [verb]

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

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .

health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .

to learn [verb]

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

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .

lightning [noun]

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

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment .

pro [noun]

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

Ex: A major pro of online learning is that it allows students to study at their own pace .

quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .

supply [noun]

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

Ex: The hospital faced shortages of medical supplies due to increased demand during the pandemic .

sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .

cause [noun]

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

Ex: The charity event was organized to support a noble cause : providing clean water to communities in need .

con [noun]

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision

Ex: One con of social media is that it can be time-consuming and sometimes negatively impacts mental health .

to demand [verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The protesters gathered in front of the government building to demand justice for the victims of the recent incident .

to forgive [verb]

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

Ex: Forgiving oneself is an essential step in overcoming personal mistakes and moving forward .

forwards [adverb]

to or toward the direction or place in front of one

Ex: She leaned forwards in her chair , captivated by the story being told by the speaker at the front of the room .

to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex:

peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .

safety [noun]

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

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors .

short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .

thunder [noun]

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

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning .

sick and tired [phrase]

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

Ex: I 'm sick and tired of waiting for the bus to arrive on time every morning ; it 's incredibly frustrating .

bits and pieces [phrase]

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

Ex: His notes were in disarray , with bits and pieces of information scattered across his desk .

now and again [phrase]

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

Ex: She changes her hairstyle now and again .

to wait and see [phrase]

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

Ex: They told me the project might be delayed , but we ’ll just wait and see .

by and large [adverb]

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

Ex: By and large , the company 's policies are fair and equitable for all employees .

law and order [phrase]

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

Ex: Citizens expect their leaders to uphold law and order at all times .

safe and sound [phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm passed , everyone in the neighborhood was relieved to be safe and sound .

touch and go [phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The negotiations with the rival company were touch and go , with both sides hesitant to compromise .

backward [adverb]

in or to the direction opposite to the front

Ex: The chair tilted backward when he leaned too far .

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