English File - Advanced - Lesson 10A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 10A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "flatten", "width", "lengthen", etc.

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English File - Advanced
strong
strong [adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym .
strength
strength [noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: The team 's unity and determination were their greatest strengths in winning the championship .
to strengthen
to strengthen [verb]

to make something more powerful

Ex: The leader worked to strengthen the team 's unity through team-building activities .
long
long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex:
length
length [noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough .
to lengthen
to lengthen [verb]

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: The architect proposed to lengthen the hallway by extending it another ten feet .
deep
deep [adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The hole they dug in the garden was deep enough to plant the tree securely .
depth
depth [noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The swimming pool 's depth was measured at eight feet , ensuring safety for diving .
to deepen
to deepen [verb]

to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

Ex: Years of research have deepened our knowledge of the natural world .
wide
wide [adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The field was wide , providing plenty of space for the children to play .
width
width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .
to widen
to widen [verb]

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

Ex: Due to the landslide , the road widened in some areas .
high
high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .
height
height [noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet .
to heighten
to heighten [verb]

to raise something above its current position

Ex: The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture , ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space .
weak
weak [adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously .
weakness
weakness [noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: He acknowledged his weakness in time management during the meeting .
to weaken
to weaken [verb]

to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy

Ex: Ignoring warning signs of deterioration can weaken the foundation of a building .
short
short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .
shortness
shortness [noun]

the condition of lacking in height or length

to shorten
to shorten [verb]

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The project deadline was shortened unexpectedly .
thick
thick [adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The walls of the fortress were thick , offering protection against enemy attacks .
thickness
thickness [noun]

the measure of the distance between two parallel surfaces of an object

to thicken
to thicken [verb]

to become more viscous or dense

Ex: After simmering for hours , the stew gradually thickened , resulting in a rich and hearty broth .
flat
flat [adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight .
flatness
flatness [noun]

the quality of lacking depth or three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional context

to flatten
to flatten [verb]

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

Ex: To create more space , they decided to flatten the hilly terrain and build a foundation .
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