English File Advanced "Lesson 8B" Vocabulary

to travel

Verb

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to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings.

My family and I often travel by car to visit relatives in the countryside.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

tourism

noun

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‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

imposing

Adjective

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Formal

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

breathtaking

Adjective

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incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

iconic

Adjective

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widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

lively

Adjective

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(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

dull

off the beaten track

phrase

/ˈɔf ðə bˈiːʔn̩ tɹˈæk pˈæθ/

Idiom

Informal

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

What is the origin of the idiom "off the beaten track" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the beaten track" originated from the idea of leaving the well-trodden, established routes or paths and venturing into less explored or unfamiliar territory. It has been used since at least the early 20th century and is often associated with adventure, exploration, and seeking new experiences. This expression is used to describe a location or situation that is not commonly visited or well-known to the general public.

picturesque

Adjective

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(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

remote

Adjective

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far away in space or distant in position

unspoiled

Adjective

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remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

dull

Adjective

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l

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

lively

to overcrowd

Verb

/ˌoʊvɝˈkɹaʊd/

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

to overrate

Verb

/ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪt/

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

underestimate

pricey

Adjective

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costing a lot of money

rundown

Adjective

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(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

tacky

Adjective

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having a cheap or overly showy appearance

touristy

Adjective

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intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

to chill out

Verb

/tʃˈɪl ˈaʊt/

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

chill

phrase's particle

out

to extend

Verb

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to enlarge or lengthen something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to get away

Verb

/ɡɛt ɐwˈeɪ/

to escape from someone or somewhere

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

away

to go

Verb

g

o

oʊ

to travel or move from one location to another

stay in place

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to go on

Verb

/ɡoʊ ɑn/

to continue without stopping

discontinue

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

go

phrase's particle

on

to hit

Verb

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to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to postpone

Verb

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to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to recharge

Verb

/ɹiˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

to refill an electronic device with energy

Grammatical Information:

transitive

sample

noun

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a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

to set off

Verb

/sɛt ˈɑf/

to start a journey

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

set

phrase's particle

off

to soak up

Verb

/sˈoʊk ˈʌp/

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

soak

phrase's particle

up

to wander

Verb

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d

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ə

r

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

spoiled

Adjective

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d

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

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