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: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .

film [noun]

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

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .

creepy [adjective]

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

Ex: The eerie silence in the graveyard was downright creepy .

fast-moving [adjective]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

Ex: The fast-moving river made it difficult for the swimmers to keep their balance .

gripping [adjective]

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

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haunting [adjective]

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

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heartwarming [adjective]

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

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heavy going [phrase]

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

Ex: The negotiations between the two parties were heavy going , with both sides struggling to find common ground and reach a mutually beneficial agreement .

implausible [adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The movie 's plot twist was implausible ; it stretched the limits of believability .

intriguing [adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: She found the stranger 's enigmatic smile intriguing , wondering what secrets it concealed .

moving [adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

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thought-provoking [adjective]

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

Ex: The novel 's thought-provoking themes of identity and self-discovery resonated deeply with readers .

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