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English File - Advanced - Lesson 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "competent", "embark", "substandard", etc.

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English File - Advanced
to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay. 
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appropriate
appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic. 
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attractive
attractive
[Adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: Her confident and friendly personality makes her very attractive to others. 
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capable
capable
[Adjective]

having the ability or capacity to do something

Ex: She is capable of solving complex problems. 
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coherent
coherent
[Adjective]

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

Ex: The plot of the novel was coherent, with all the events and characters contributing to a unified storyline. 
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competent
competent
[Adjective]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

Ex: As a competent programmer, he was able to troubleshoot and fix the software bug quickly. 
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to continue

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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to embark
to embark
[Verb]

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

Ex: After years of planning, they are finally ready to embark on their dream of traveling around the world. 
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design. 
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honest
honest
[Adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest cashier returned the extra change that the customer had mistakenly received. 
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hospitable
hospitable
[Adjective]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

Ex: The hostess extended a hospitable welcome to all her guests, ensuring they felt comfortable and valued. 
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legitimate
legitimate
[Adjective]

justified according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework

Ex: The research findings were considered legitimate by the scientific community due to the rigorous methodology used. 
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literate
literate
[Adjective]

having the skills to read and write

Ex: She became literate at a young age and developed a lifelong love for reading. 
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logical
logical
[Adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: His argument was clear and logical, making it easy for everyone to understand and agree with his point of view. 
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mobile
mobile
[Adjective]

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

Ex: The mobile cart in the hospital made it easy for nurses to transport medical supplies. 
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moral
moral
[Adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: Teaching children moral values is essential for their development. 
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official
official
[Adjective]

holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government

Ex: The official spokesperson for the company addressed the media regarding the incident. 
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personal
personal
[Adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: She kept her personal diary hidden under her bed. 
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practical
practical
[Adjective]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

Ex: The course focused on practical skills such as problem-solving and decision-making. 
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rational
rational
[Adjective]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

Ex: She remained rational during the crisis, calmly evaluating the best course of action. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The company follows a regular process for handling customer complaints. 
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relevant
relevant
[Adjective]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

Ex: Her research findings were relevant to the current discussion on climate change. 
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replaceable
replaceable
[Adjective]

capable of being exchanged or substituted

Ex: The lightbulbs in the fixture are easily replaceable when they burn out. 
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to outgrow

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

Ex: She had to buy new clothes as her children quickly began to outgrow their old ones. 
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monosyllabic
monosyllabic
[Adjective]

consisting of only one sound unit of speech

Ex: The toddler's monosyllabic utterances were adorable and a clear sign of early speech development. 
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outpatient

a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

Ex: The outpatient arrived at the clinic for a follow-up appointment after his surgery. 
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to rebuild

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

Ex: After the hurricane, the town worked hard to rebuild the damaged homes. 
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ill-treated
ill-treated
[Adjective]

having been mistreated or abused, either physically, emotionally, or psychologically

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multivitamin

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

Ex: She started taking a multivitamin daily to ensure she was getting all the essential nutrients. 
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misunderstood
misunderstood
[Adjective]

perceived or interpreted incorrectly or incompletely, often leading to confusion, mistakes, or misinterpretation

Ex: The artist felt misunderstood, as her work was often seen as controversial rather than expressive. 
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antivirus
antivirus
[Adjective]

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

Ex: The new antivirus software boasts advanced features for protecting systems from malicious viruses and malware. 
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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
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to upgrade

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

Ex: The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance. 
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postgraduate

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

Ex: She decided to continue her education as a postgraduate to earn a master's degree in psychology. 
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to precondition

to establish a necessary requirement or condition that must be met before something else can happen

Ex: The trainer sought to precondition the athletes for the demanding workout by starting with light exercises. 
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to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week. 
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biannual
biannual
[Adjective]

taking place twice a year

Ex: The company holds biannual meetings to review progress and set new goals. 
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to coexist

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

Ex: The two neighboring countries have learned to coexist despite their differences. 
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substandard
substandard
[Adjective]

having a quality or level below what is considered acceptable

Ex: The company recalled the substandard products due to safety concerns. 
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intergovernmental

involving or relating to two or more governments or governmental agencies, especially those of different countries

Ex: The intergovernmental conference aimed to foster cooperation between the participating countries on environmental policies. 
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understaffed
understaffed
[Adjective]

not having enough employees to adequately perform the necessary tasks or services

Ex: The hospital was severely understaffed, leading to long wait times for patients. 
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superhuman
superhuman
[Adjective]

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

Ex: The superhuman speed of the world-class sprinter set new records in every competition. 
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autofocus
autofocus
[noun]

the technology or mechanism in a camera or other optical device that automatically focuses on the subject being photographed or viewed

Ex: The new camera’s autofocus system is incredibly fast, making it perfect for capturing action shots. 
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microorganism

a tiny living organism that can only be seen under a microscope, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa

Ex: Scientists discovered a new microorganism in the soil that could help improve crop yields. 
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more than
more than
[Adjective]

used to indicate a quantity or degree that exceeds or is greater than a certain amount or level

Ex: The project will take more than a week to complete due to its complexity. 
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better
better
[Adjective]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

Ex: It's better to get enough rest before the exam. 
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big
big
[Adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: They live in a big house. 
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: The team had trained hard and believed they were fit enough for the upcoming match. 
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too much
too much
[Adverb]

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

Ex: She ate too much food at the party. 
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many
many
[determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: He made many mistakes in his assignment. 
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wrongly
wrongly
[Adverb]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

Ex: The package was wrongly delivered to a different address. 
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below
below
[Adverb]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

Ex: The painting hung high, with the console table sitting quietly below. 
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two
two
[numeral]

the number 2

Ex: I need to make two copies of this document. 
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twice
twice
[Adverb]

for two instances

Ex: She visited the museum twice. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: I decided to go against the advice of my friend. 
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one
one
[numeral]

the number 1

Ex: I have one book. 
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by
by
[preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The problem was solved by teamwork. 
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after
after
[Adverb]

at a later time

Ex: She left the party early, and he followed shortly after. 
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outside
outside
[Adverb]

in an open area surrounding a building

Ex: They enjoyed a picnic outside in the park. 
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inside
inside
[Adverb]

in or into a room, building, etc.

Ex: The children gathered inside the classroom for the lesson. 
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before
before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: I had visited that city before. 
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to remove
to remove
[Verb]

to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

Ex: She removed her coat and hung it on the rack by the door. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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higher
higher
[Adjective]

having a greater level or degree in position, value, rank, importance, or quality.

Ex: The mountain’s peak is higher than any other in the region, attracting many climbers. 
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toward
toward
[preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The hikers headed toward the summit of the mountain. 
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top
top
[noun]

the point or part of something that is the highest

Ex: The top of the building was adorned with a stunning spire that reached toward the sky. 
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: We walked together through the quiet streets. 
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: The house was badly damaged by the storm. 
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between
between
[preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The book is placed between the notebooks and the pen holder. 
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above
above
[Adverb]

in, at, or to a higher position

Ex: The mud settled at the bottom, leaving clear water above. 
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average
average
[Adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: His average score in math class is 85%. 
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extremely
extremely
[Adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: Her paintings are extremely impressive. 
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: He had a small backpack that was easy to carry. 
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again
again
[Adverb]

for one more instance

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again. 
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