English File - Advanced - Lesson 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "creepy", "gripping", "implausible", etc.

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book

[noun]

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

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

film

[noun]

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

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.

fast-moving

[Adjective]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

Ex: The fast-moving storm swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

gripping

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down until I reached the last page.

haunting

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The haunting melody of the old music box echoed through the empty hallways, evoking memories of a bygone era.

heartwarming

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The children's excitement over their gifts was absolutely heartwarming.

heavy going

[phrase]

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

Ex: The first chapter is heavy going unless you already know the theory.

implausible

[Adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The idea of time travel is considered implausible by many scientists.

intriguing

[Adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: The old book contained intriguing symbols and cryptic messages, sparking the reader's curiosity.

moving

[Adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

Ex: The moving speech by the survivor brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience.

thought-provoking

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The movie left a lasting impression on me with its thought-provoking exploration of existential questions.

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

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