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English File - Advanced - Lesson 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "assertive", "conscientious", "resourceful", etc.

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English File - Advanced

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: People have personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .
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affectionate
[Adjective]

expressing love and care

Ex: They affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .
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ambitious
[Adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .
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assertive
[Adjective]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .
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bossy
[Adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .
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honest
[Adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .
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loyal
[Adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .
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mature
[Adjective]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

Ex: Even as a teenager , she mature empathy , offering support to those in need .
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moody
[Adjective]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.
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open-minded
[Adjective]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

Ex: The manager fostered open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .
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outgoing
[Adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .
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patient
[Adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.
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reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .
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sensitive
[Adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: The nursesensitive care helped put the patient at ease .
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stubborn
[Adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he stubborn in his decision to quit his job .
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bright
[Adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: She was bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .
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conscientious
[Adjective]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

Ex: In any profession , conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .
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determined
[Adjective]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

Ex: determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .
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gentle
[Adjective]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

Ex: gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .
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resourceful
[Adjective]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

Ex: resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .
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sarcastic
[Adjective]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

Ex: He could n't resist making sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .
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self-sufficient
[Adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The program encourages students to self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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spontaneous
[Adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .
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steady
[Adjective]

regular and constant for a long period of time

Ex: He maintained steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .
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straightforward
[Adjective]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

Ex: Despite the sensitive nature of the issue , he straightforward in his explanation , clarifying any misunderstandings .
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sympathetic
[Adjective]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

Ex: The therapist provided sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .
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thorough
[Adjective]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

Ex: She approached her research with thorough mindset , verifying every fact before writing her report .
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to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: I did n't expect come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .
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deep down
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used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed , but they avoided acknowledging it .
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on the whole
[Adverb]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .
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to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: In colder climates , tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
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idiom
[noun]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

Ex: idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .
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(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.
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cold fish
[noun]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like cold fish.
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someone who can be easily taken advantage of

Ex: Scammers often target those they perceive as soft touch, knowing they are more likely to give in to pressure .
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a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

Ex: If she does n't work on managing quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .
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to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: The children were playing peacefully in the garden.
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You didn't even raise a finger to help her.
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a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to be extremely proud and believe that one is superior in intellect, importance, etc.

Ex: She's always talking about her accomplishments and how great she is; she's really full of herself.
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an energetic and sociable person who makes a place livelier

Ex: With his humor and ability to work a crowd, the stand-up comedian was the life and soul of every corporate event they hired him for.
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