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English File - Advanced - Lesson 2B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "seek", "approximate", "resemble", etc.

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English File - Advanced

to try to find something or someone

Ex: He has looking for a lost family heirloom for years , but he has yet to find it .
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to seek
[Verb]

to try to find a particular thing or person

Ex: Right now , the search and rescue team is seeking survivors in the disaster area .
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full
[Adjective]

having no space left

Ex: The bus full, so we had to stand in the aisle during the journey .
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complete
[Adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: This is complete collection of her poems .
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fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: fast train arrived at the destination in no time .
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quick
[Adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .
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pair
[noun]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

Ex: The couple received a pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .
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couple
[noun]

a pair of things or people

Ex: couple of students stayed behind to ask questions .
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distant
[Adjective]

having a great space or extent between two points

Ex: distant hometown was far beyond the horizon .
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far
[Adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents.
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job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: She is looking for a job to earn extra money .
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career
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a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: He 's had a career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .
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to hurt
[Verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: She was running hurt her thigh muscle .
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damaged
[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .
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approximate
[Adjective]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

Ex: approximate temperature outside is seventy degrees Fahrenheit .
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rough
[Adjective]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

Ex: He gave a rough estimate of the costs involved in the project.
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strongly
[Adverb]

to a large extent or degree

Ex: The industry strongly dominated by a few major players .
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highly
[Adverb]

to a high level or degree

Ex: The new policy has highly welcomed by environmental groups .
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under
[preposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

Ex: The treasure was under a big oak tree .
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below
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in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.
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(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

Ex: There was a rumor about going around in the office .
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to postpone an appointment or arrangement

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: She got over her fear of public speaking .
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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: came up with a creative solution to the problem .
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: The teacher asked the students carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The made up a story about their imaginary friend .
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected dress up in semi-formal attire .
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to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.
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to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

Ex: The restaurant laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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ill-fated
[Adjective]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

Ex: ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .
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brother
[noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like brother to her .
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sister
[noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: You should talk to sister and see if she can help you with your problem .
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a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

Ex: They had a conversation about their future plans .
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task
[noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: The manager delegated task to her most trusted employee .
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perk
[noun]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Ex: perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .
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against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: We must protect the against pollution .
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to quit
[Verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose quit and start her own business .
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man
[noun]

a person who is a male adult

Ex: My uncle and dad are men who can fix things .
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to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The actor resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .
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to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: The needs cleaning before the guests arrive .
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benefit
[noun]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

Ex: Many citizens rely on benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .
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to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .
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guy
[noun]

a person, typically a male

Ex: She met a guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .
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to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this look like the one you stayed in before ?
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unfortunate
[Adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .
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to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: The group decided chat using the new messaging platform .
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opposed
[Adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

Ex: Animal rights activists were opposed to the use of animals in cosmetic testing, advocating for cruelty-free alternatives.
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idiom
[noun]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

Ex: The comedianidiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
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white lie
[noun]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact

Ex: The street performer was juggling and doing tricks to catch passersby's eyes.
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what on earth
[sentence]

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?
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to the letter
[preposition]

in a very precise and exact way and with great attention to detail

Ex: She thinks recipes must be to the letter.
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the part of the night that is the most quiet and dark

Ex: We buried it in the garden at dead of night.
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(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.
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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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gut feeling
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a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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