English File Advanced "Lesson 2A" Vocabulary

to achieve

Verb

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to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

achieve attain realize fulfill

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After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author.

The research team collaborated tirelessly to achieve a breakthrough in medical science, leading to a groundbreaking discovery.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

achievement

noun

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the action or process of reaching a particular thing

achieve attain realize fulfill

adult

noun

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a fully grown man or woman

achieve attain realize fulfill

juvenile

adulthood

noun

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the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

achieve attain realize fulfill

to amaze

Verb

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to greatly surprise someone

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

amazement

noun

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a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

achieve attain realize fulfill

bored

Adjective

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tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

achieve attain realize fulfill

boredom

noun

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the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

achieve attain realize fulfill

to celebrate

Verb

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to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

celebration

noun

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a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

achieve attain realize fulfill

curious

Adjective

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(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

achieve attain realize fulfill

incurious

curiosity

noun

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a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

achieve attain realize fulfill

to disappoint

Verb

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to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

disappointment

noun

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dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

achieve attain realize fulfill

to excite

Verb

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to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

excitement

noun

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a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

achieve attain realize fulfill

free

Adjective

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not requiring payment

achieve attain realize fulfill

freedom

noun

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the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

achieve attain realize fulfill

friend

noun

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n

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someone we like and trust

achieve attain realize fulfill

friendship

noun

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a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support

achieve attain realize fulfill

to frustrate

Verb

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to prevent someone from achieving success, particularly by nullifying their efforts

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

frustration

noun

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the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

achieve attain realize fulfill

generous

Adjective

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having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

achieve attain realize fulfill

stingy

generosity

noun

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n

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the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

achieve attain realize fulfill

stinginess

happy

Adjective

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p

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emotionally feeling good

achieve attain realize fulfill

unhappy

happiness

noun

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s

the feeling of being happy and well

achieve attain realize fulfill

unhappiness

ill

Adjective

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l

not in a fine mental or physical state

achieve attain realize fulfill

well

illness

noun

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the state of being physically or mentally sick

achieve attain realize fulfill

health

uncountable

to imagine

Verb

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to make or have an image of something in our mind

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

imagination

noun

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something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

achieve attain realize fulfill

What is "imagination"?

Imagination refers to the creations formed in the mind that do not exist in reality. These mental images, ideas, or concepts let people consider things they have never experienced, invent new possibilities, and explore different views. Through imagination, individuals can create amazing worlds, think of new solutions, and think creatively about the future. These creations formed by the mind are crucial in artistic work, problem-solving, and storytelling, offering endless opportunities for creativity and originality.

to improve

Verb

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to make a person or thing better

achieve attain realize fulfill

worsen

Grammatical Information:

transitive

improvement

noun

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the action or process of making something better

achieve attain realize fulfill

kind

Adjective

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n

d

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

achieve attain realize fulfill

unkind

kindness

noun

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an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

achieve attain realize fulfill

member

noun

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someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

achieve attain realize fulfill

nonmember

membership

noun

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p

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

achieve attain realize fulfill

neighbor

noun

n

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ə

r

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

achieve attain realize fulfill

neighborhood

noun

n

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the area around someone, somewhere, or something

achieve attain realize fulfill

partner

noun

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the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

partnership

noun

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the state or fact of being partners in a business

achieve attain realize fulfill

possible

Adjective

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l

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able to exist, happen, or be done

achieve attain realize fulfill

impossible

possibility

noun

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the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

achieve attain realize fulfill

relation

noun

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the way two or multiple things or people are connected

achieve attain realize fulfill

relationship

noun

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l

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io

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n

sh

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the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

achieve attain realize fulfill

sad

Adjective

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æ

d

emotionally feeling bad

achieve attain realize fulfill

happy

sadness

noun

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æ

d

n

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ss

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the feeling of being sad and not happy

achieve attain realize fulfill

happiness

to tempt

Verb

t

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m

p

t

to feel the desire to do something

achieve attain realize fulfill

Grammatical Information:

transitive

temptation

noun

t

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m

p

t

a

eɪ

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ʃ

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n

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

achieve attain realize fulfill

wise

Adjective

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s

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e

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

achieve attain realize fulfill

foolish

wisdom

noun

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d

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m

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

achieve attain realize fulfill

unsoundness

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