English File - Advanced - Lesson 10B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 10B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "voyage", "reclusive", "deplore", etc.

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foreigner [noun]

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

Ex: Tourists and foreigners often visit that historic site .

stranger [noun]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

Ex: She looked around the room , feeling like a stranger .

outsider [noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: The artist was an outsider to the mainstream art world but gained a cult following .

emigrant [noun]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

Ex: Early Chinese emigrants faced hostility and racism in Gold Rush era California and other parts of North America .

immigrant [noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The city 's diverse population includes many immigrants from various parts of the world .

migrant [noun]

a person who moves from one place to another, often across borders or regions, to live or work temporarily or permanently

Ex:

journey [noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .

trip [noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

Ex:

voyage [noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent ’s unique wildlife and climate .

to walk [verb]

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

Ex: The baby just learned to walk and is taking a few steps at a time .

to stroll [verb]

to walk leisurely or casually, typically without a specific destination or purpose, often for enjoyment or relaxation

Ex: Residents of the quaint town often gather at the town square to stroll and chat with their neighbors .

to wander [verb]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum , admiring the paintings at their own pace .

reclusive [adjective]

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

Ex: Rumors swirled about mysterious activities taking place within the heavily secured and reclusive military base .

reserved [adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: He 's always been a reserved person , preferring to listen rather than speak .

shy [adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: Even though she 's shy , she can express herself well through her artwork .

to achieve [verb]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , the athlete 's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship .

to succeed [verb]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .

to reach [verb]

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

Ex: His parents have not yet reached retirement age .

ground [noun]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

Ex: The children played soccer on the grassy ground .

floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .

soil [noun]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode , affecting crop yields .

to deplore [verb]

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

Ex: She deplored the use of violence as a solution to conflicts .

to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .

to decline [verb]

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

Ex: As she grew older , her cognitive abilities began to decline , and she struggled to remember things she once knew easily .

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