English File - Advanced - Lesson 2A

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

achievement [noun]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .

adult [noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education .

adulthood [noun]

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

Ex: Navigating the challenges of adulthood can be difficult , especially when balancing work and personal life .

to amaze [verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers .

amazement [noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The scientist ’s groundbreaking research results were met with amazement by her peers .

bored [adjective]

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

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boredom [noun]

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

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom , and he struggled to stay awake .

to celebrate [verb]

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

Ex: The city is celebrating its bicentennial with a series of grand events .

celebration [noun]

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

Ex: The wedding celebration lasted well into the night , with guests dancing under the twinkling lights .

curious [adjective]

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

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .

curiosity [noun]

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

Ex: She could n't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her .

to disappoint [verb]

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

Ex: Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her .

disappointment [noun]

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

Ex: He tried to hide his disappointment when the concert was canceled due to bad weather .

to excite [verb]

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

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

free [adjective]

not requiring payment

Ex: The community center has free yoga classes on the weekend .

freedom [noun]

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

Ex:

friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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friendship [noun]

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

Ex: In times of need , true friendship shines through with unwavering support and understanding .

to frustrate [verb]

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

Ex: The technical issues frustrated the developers ’ work on the new software .

frustration [noun]

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

Ex: The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters .

generous [adjective]

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

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

generosity [noun]

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

Ex: Generosity is one of the core values of the organization , encouraging members to give back to those in need .

happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

ill [adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: Many students were ill with the flu , causing the school to close temporarily .

illness [noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment .

to imagine [verb]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

imagination [noun]

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

Ex: The child ’s imagination turned the cardboard box into a spaceship , ready for intergalactic exploration .

to improve [verb]

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .

improvement [noun]

the action or process of making something better

Ex: The team 's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season .

kind [adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others .

kindness [noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: A small act of kindness can brighten someone ’s day and make a big difference in their life .

member [noun]

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

Ex: He 's a member of an online gaming group .

membership [noun]

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

Ex: Membership in the club provides benefits such as discounts on events and access to exclusive resources .

neighbor [noun]

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

Ex: My neighbor 's car broke down , so I gave him a lift to work .

neighborhood [noun]

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag .

partner [noun]

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

Ex: My sister is in a happy relationship with her partner , Mike .

partnership [noun]

the state or fact of being partners in a business

Ex: Their partnership in the tech startup allowed them to combine their skills and resources for mutual success .

possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

possibility [noun]

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

Ex: The young artist ’s talent shows great possibility for future success in the art world .

relation [noun]

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

Ex: The book explores the relation between human behavior and social structures .

relationship [noun]

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

Ex: The therapist helps couples improve their relationships through communication .

sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .

sadness [noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family .

to tempt [verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies tempted him to have just one more .

temptation [noun]

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

Ex: He struggled with the temptation to procrastinate instead of starting his important assignment early .

wise [adjective]

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

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow .

wisdom [noun]

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

Ex: Over the years , she gained a great deal of wisdom about how to handle difficult situations with grace .

English File - Advanced
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