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 [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .
appropriate [adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party .
attractive [adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience .
capable [adjective]

having the required quality or ability for doing something

Ex: The capable student excels in academics , consistently achieving high grades .
coherent [adjective]

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

Ex: The plan for the project was coherent , outlining clear objectives and steps for implementation .
competent [adjective]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

Ex: His competent handling of the crisis earned him praise from both colleagues and superiors .

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

Ex: She continued studying late into the night .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

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

Ex:
helpful [adjective]

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

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
hospitable [adjective]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

Ex: The locals greeted us with hospitable smiles as we explored their quaint village nestled in the countryside .
legitimate [adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's claim to the property was found to be legitimate after thorough investigation .
literate [adjective]

having the skills to read and write

Ex: Literate citizens are better equipped to participate actively in society and make informed decisions .
logical [adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: It 's logical to assume that if you practice regularly , your skills will improve over time .
mobile [adjective]

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

Ex: He enjoyed the flexibility of his mobile office setup , allowing him to work from various locations .
moral [adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices .
official [adjective]

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

Ex: The official referee made the final decision on the controversial call during the game .
personal [adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student 's needs .
practical [adjective]

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

Ex:
rational [adjective]

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

Ex: A rational person will analyze the pros and cons before taking action .
regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .
relevant [adjective]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

Ex: The course covers topics that are relevant to today 's business environment .
replaceable [adjective]

capable of being exchanged or substituted

Ex: The damaged components in the machine are replaceable with spare parts .

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

Ex: He realized he had begun to outgrow his childhood hobbies and was developing new interests .

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

Ex: Outpatients typically have appointments scheduled in advance to receive specialized medical care , such as chemotherapy or physical therapy .

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

Ex: The city plans to rebuild the old bridge using modern materials .
ill-treated [adjective]

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

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

Ex: He made sure to include a multivitamin in his morning routine to supplement his diet .
misunderstood [adjective]

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

Ex:
antivirus [adjective]

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

Ex:

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species .

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

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure .

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

Ex: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions .

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

Ex: The software must be preconditioned with the latest updates to ensure compatibility with the new system .

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: After a late night , it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day .
biannual [adjective]

taking place twice a year

Ex: The biannual sale at the department store attracts shoppers from all over the city .

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

Ex: The company encourages departments with different goals to coexist and collaborate for overall success .
substandard [adjective]

having a quality or level below what is considered acceptable

Ex: The building 's substandard materials made it unsafe for residents .

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

Ex: The committee focused on intergovernmental collaboration to address global health challenges .
understaffed [adjective]

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

Ex: The restaurant was understaffed last night , so service was slower than usual .
superhuman [adjective]

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

Ex: Sarah 's ability to multitask and juggle multiple responsibilities made her seem almost superhuman to her coworkers .

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

Ex: The photographer praised the autofocus feature for its accuracy in low-light conditions .

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

Ex: Under the microscope , the microorganism appeared to be moving rapidly .
more than [adjective]

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

Ex: More than 50 people attended the seminar , exceeding our expectations .
better [adjective]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

Ex: It might be better to wait until the weather clears .
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
enough [adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch .
too much [adverb]

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

Ex:
many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
wrongly [adverb]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

Ex: She was wrongly identified as the event organizer .
below [adverb]

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

Ex:
two [numeral]

the number 2

Ex: Look at those two birds on the tree .
twice [adverb]

for two instances

Ex: I 've traveled to Europe twice .
against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .
one [numeral]

the number 1

Ex: She has one brother and two sisters .
by [preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The book was translated by using modern technology .
after [adverb]

at a later time

Ex: He promised to call , but we never heard from him after .
outside [adverb]

in an open area surrounding a building

Ex: The event took place outside on the spacious grounds .
inside [adverb]

in or into a room, building, etc.

Ex:
before [adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: We 've met before , have n't we ?

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

Ex: Before entering the pool , she removed her sandals and set them aside .

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

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas .
higher [adjective]

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

Ex:
toward [preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The airplane is flying toward the east .
top [noun]

the point or part of something that is the highest

Ex: From the top of the tree , you could see for miles in every direction .
together [adverb]

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

Ex: They traveled together across Europe last summer .
badly [adverb]

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

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident .
between [preposition]

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

Ex: The restaurant is situated between the movie theater and the bookstore .
above [adverb]

in, at, or to a higher position

Ex: The bird hovered silently above .
average [adjective]

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

Ex: She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip .
extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
again [adverb]

for one more instance

Ex: He failed the test but decided to try again next semester .