English File - Advanced - Lesson 2A

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

a fully grown man or woman

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

to greatly surprise someone

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

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

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

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

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

interested in learning and knowing about things

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

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

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

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

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

not requiring payment

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

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

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

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

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

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

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

emotionally feeling good

the feeling of being happy and well

not in a fine mental or physical state

the state of being physically or mentally sick

to make or have an image of something in our mind

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

to make a person or thing better

the action or process of making something better

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

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

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

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

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

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

the state or fact of being partners in a business

able to exist, happen, or be done

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

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

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

emotionally feeling bad

the feeling of being sad and not happy

to feel the desire to do something

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

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

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