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English File - Advanced - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "boredom", "generosity", "temptation", etc.

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English File - Advanced
to achieve

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

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

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
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adult
adult
[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices. 
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adulthood
adulthood
[noun]

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

Ex: Adulthood brings new responsibilities, such as managing finances and making long-term decisions. 
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to amaze
to amaze
[Verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends. 
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amazement
amazement
[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The crowd watched in amazement as the fireworks lit up the night sky. 
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bored
bored
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's bored because he has nothing to do at home. 
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boredom
boredom
[noun]

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

Ex: After sitting in the waiting room for hours, he couldn’t shake the feeling of boredom. 
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to celebrate

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

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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celebration

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

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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curiosity
curiosity
[noun]

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

Ex: His curiosity led him to explore the old library, hoping to uncover forgotten stories. 
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to disappoint

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

Ex: The movie's ending disappointed many viewers. 
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disappointment

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

Ex: Her face showed clear disappointment when she didn’t get the promotion she had worked so hard for. 
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to excite
to excite
[Verb]

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

Ex: The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city. 
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excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
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free
free
[Adjective]

not requiring payment

Ex: Free Wi-Fi is available in this café. 
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freedom
freedom
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted. 
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friend
friend
[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature. 
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friendship

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

Ex: The bond of friendship between Jack and Jill was so strong that they could communicate without uttering a single word. 
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to frustrate

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

Ex: Unexpected obstacles can frustrate your plans and derail your progress. 
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frustration

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

Ex: His frustration was evident when his computer crashed in the middle of his work. 
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
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generosity

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

Ex: His generosity knew no bounds, as he donated large sums of money to various charities every year. 
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happy
happy
[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for. 
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happiness
happiness
[noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense happiness to the young couple. 
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ill
ill
[Adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: She has been feeling ill for a week and finally decided to see a doctor. 
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illness
illness
[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: The patient was unable to recover from his illness. 
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to imagine

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean. 
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imagination

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

Ex: The artist’s imagination allowed her to create beautiful, otherworldly landscapes on canvas. 
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
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improvement

the action or process of making something better

Ex: The city has seen significant improvement in air quality over the past year. 
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kind
kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
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kindness
kindness
[noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: Her kindness was evident when she volunteered at the animal shelter every weekend. 
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member
member
[noun]

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

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
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membership

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

Ex: They launched a campaign to increase membership in the community group, encouraging people to join and get involved in local initiatives. 
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neighbor
neighbor
[noun]

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

Ex: I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know. 
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neighborhood

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: He was hesitant to leave the neighborhood of London. 
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partner
partner
[noun]

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

Ex: Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary. 
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partnership

the state or fact of being partners in a business

Ex: Their successful partnership was built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for innovation. 
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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possibility

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

Ex: The new intern shows great possibility for growth within the company. 
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relation
relation
[noun]

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

Ex: The relation between diet and health is well-documented in scientific research. 
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relationship

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

Ex: Building a strong relationship with customers is crucial for business success. 
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sad
sad
[Adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: He looked sad because he didn't get the job he wanted. 
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sadness
sadness
[noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing. 
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to tempt
to tempt
[Verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: The urge to splurge on designer shoes tempted her every time she passed by the boutique window. 
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temptation

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

Ex: Despite her strict diet, she felt a strong temptation to indulge in the rich chocolate cake at the party. 
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wise
wise
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom. 
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wisdom
wisdom
[noun]

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

Ex: The wisdom of the elderly woman was evident in the way she calmly solved problems that others found overwhelming. 
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