English File - Advanced - Lesson 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 6A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "laborsaving", "high-risk", "detergent", etc.

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air-conditioned [adjective]

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

Ex: Working in an air-conditioned office made the sweltering summer days much more bearable .

high-risk [adjective]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

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last-minute [adjective]

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

Ex: She made a last-minute decision to join her friends on the weekend trip , packing her bags in a hurry .

old-fashioned [adjective]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

Ex: Her grandmother 's old-fashioned dress , with its high collar and lace trim , reflected a bygone era of fashion .

narrow-minded [adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: Growing up in a narrow-minded community , she often felt like she did n't belong .

second hand [adverb]

from a previous owner or source

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self-conscious [adjective]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

Ex: As a teenager , she was incredibly self-conscious about her braces and avoided smiling in public .

well-behaved [adjective]

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

Ex: Teachers appreciate students who are well-behaved , as it creates a positive learning environment .

worn-out [adjective]

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

Ex: She threw away her worn-out shoes and bought a new pair .

low-cost [adjective]

relatively cheap compared to others of its kind

Ex: The supermarket offers a wide selection of low-cost groceries to help families save money .

airline [noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline .

extracurricular activity [noun]

an activity or program that takes place outside of regular school or work hours, often involving clubs, sports teams, or volunteer organizations

Ex: His favorite extracurricular activity was playing on the school 's soccer team .

dead-end job [noun]

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

Ex: He was tired of working long hours in a dead-end job with no chance of a pay raise or promotion .

laborsaving [adjective]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

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device [noun]

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

Ex: The remote control is a convenient device to operate the TV from a distance .

high-heeled [adjective]

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

Ex: Despite the discomfort , she loved her high-heeled sandals for their elegance .

shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .

eco-friendly [adjective]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

Ex: The eco-friendly car runs on electricity , reducing carbon emissions .

detergent [noun]

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

Ex: He bought a bottle of eco-friendly detergent to reduce his household 's environmental impact .

life-changing [adjective]

so impactful that can change someone's life

Ex: Reading that book had a life-changing effect on his outlook on life .

experience [noun]

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .

feel-good [adjective]

producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction

Ex: The charity event was a feel-good experience , as it brought the community together for a good cause .

movie [noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .

groundbreaking [adjective]

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

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research [noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference .

high-pitched [adjective]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

Ex: The dog 's high-pitched bark alerted the family to someone at the door .

voice [noun]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

Ex: The singer 's voice filled the concert hall with emotion .

homemade [adjective]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

Ex: He prepared a homemade pizza from scratch , starting with homemade dough and sauce .

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