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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to achieve

[Verb]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped him achieve high scores on the challenging exams .

achievement

[noun]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .

adult

[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .

adulthood

[noun]

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

Ex: Adulthood is typically marked by legal recognition of a person as an adult, with the rights and duties that come with it.

to amaze

[Verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .

amazement

[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The athlete ’s record-breaking performance left the audience in complete amazement.

bored

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt bored during the long , slow lecture .

boredom

[noun]

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

Ex: During the rainy weekend , the children complained of boredom as they ran out of things to do .

to celebrate

[Verb]

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

Ex: They have celebrated the completion of the project with a team-building retreat .

celebration

[noun]

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

Ex: The annual festival is a celebration of local culture , featuring traditional music , dance , and cuisine .

curious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .

curiosity

[noun]

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

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .

to disappoint

[Verb]

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

Ex: Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.

disappointment

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .

to excite

[Verb]

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

Ex: The sight of snowflakes falling excited residents, heralding the arrival of winter.

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .

free

[Adjective]

not requiring payment

Ex: The museum offers free admission on Sundays .

freedom

[noun]

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

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .

friend

[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.

friendship

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite living miles apart , their friendship remains strong thanks to regular calls and visits .

to frustrate

[Verb]

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

Ex: The last-minute rule change frustrated the team 's strategy .

frustration

[noun]

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

Ex: The frustration of not being able to solve the puzzle made him give up .

generous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .

generosity

[noun]

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

Ex: He was known for his generosity, often surprising friends and strangers with thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness .

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .

happiness

[noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: Finding balance in life is essential for overall happiness and well-being .

ill

[Adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: The medication made her feel ill, so the doctor prescribed an alternative .

illness

[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: His sudden illness worried everyone in the office .

to imagine

[Verb]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .

imagination

[noun]

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

Ex: The scientist ’s imagination led to the invention of groundbreaking technology that changed the industry .

to improve

[Verb]

to make a person or thing better

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .

improvement

[noun]

the action or process of making something better

Ex: Improvement in customer service boosted their reputation .

kind

[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .

kindness

[noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: He was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .

member

[noun]

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

Ex: To become a member, you need to fill out this application form .

membership

[noun]

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

Ex: They offer different levels of membership, including basic and premium , to cater to different needs and budgets .

neighbor

[noun]

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

Ex: The new neighbor has moved in next door with her three kids .

neighborhood

[noun]

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: Real estate in the neighborhood of Los Angeles tends to be on the higher end of the market .

partner

[noun]

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

Ex: Susan and Tom are partners, and they have been married for five years .

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: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .

possibility

[noun]

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

Ex: The startup ’s innovative approach holds the possibility of disrupting the entire industry .

relation

[noun]

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

Ex: The teacher explained the relation between the two mathematical concepts to help the students grasp the topic .

relationship

[noun]

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

Ex: Understanding the employer-employee relationship is essential for a productive workplace .

sad

[Adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: It was a sad day when the team lost the championship game .

sadness

[noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: His sudden departure left a lingering sadness in the hearts of his friends and family .

to tempt

[Verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: His offer of a free concert ticket tempted her into going even though she had other plans .

temptation

[noun]

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

Ex: She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting , focusing instead on the discussion at hand .

wise

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .

wisdom

[noun]

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

Ex: Many cultures value wisdom as a key virtue , believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life .

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English File - Advanced - Lesson 2A