English File Advanced "Lesson 4A" Vocabulary

book

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a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

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I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.

I love reading books; they transport me to different worlds and ignite my imagination.

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film

noun

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a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

creepy

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strange or unnatural in a way that might cause uneasiness or slight fear

fast-moving

Adjective

/fˈæstmˈuːvɪŋ/

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

gripping

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exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

haunting

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lingering in one's mind due to an unforgettable quality, particularly sadness, frightfulness, or beauty

heartwarming

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inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

heavy going

phrase

/hˈɛvi ɡˈoʊɪŋ/

Idiom

Informal

a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

What is the origin of the idiom "heavy going" and when to use it?

The idiom "heavy going" is used to describe a situation, task, or material that is difficult and challenging. It originated from the literal sense of "going" or progressing with great effort and difficulty, often through rough terrain or adverse conditions.

implausible

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not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

plausible

intriguing

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arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

moving

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causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

unmoving

thought-provoking

Adjective

/θˈɔːtpɹəvˈoʊkɪŋ/

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

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