English Result Upper-Intermediate "Unit 7 - 7B" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7B in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "wary", "adventurous", "proficient", etc.

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to [be] used to {sb/sth} [phrase]

to be familiar with a person or thing because of regular experience or contact

Ex: He is used to waking up early for his morning runs .

wary [adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research .

adventurous [adjective]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

Ex: The adventurous foodie loves to sample exotic cuisines and daring flavor combinations .

keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .

worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .

accustomed [adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Moving to a new country , it took some time for him to become accustomed to the local customs and traditions .

fond [adjective]

feeling or showing emotional attachment or nostalgia toward a person or thing

Ex: She cherished the handwritten letters from her pen pal , feeling a fond connection despite never having met in person .

proficient [adjective]

having or showing a high level of knowledge, skill, and aptitude in a particular area

Ex: To excel in his job , he needed to be proficient in various computer software programs .

bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .

reliant [adjective]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

Ex: Some people are too reliant on technology for simple tasks .

engrossed [adjective]

giving one's full attention to something

Ex: He became engrossed in the puzzle, unable to tear himself away.

involved [adjective]

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

Ex: As a parent, she felt it was important to be involved in her children's education by attending school events and volunteering in the classroom.

enthusiastic [adjective]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

Ex: The team 's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale .

opposed [adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

Ex: Many parents were opposed to the school's decision to implement a dress code, believing it infringed upon students' freedom of expression.

meticulous [adjective]

extremely careful and attentive to details

Ex: The artist 's meticulous brushstrokes brought the painting to life .

dependent [adjective]

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

Ex: The newborn baby was completely dependent on her mother for food and care.

good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .

OK [adjective]

having an acceptable or desirable quality or level

Ex: Is it OK if I borrow your car for the weekend ?

averse [adjective]

strongly opposed to something

Ex: He expressed that he was averse to traveling long distances for work .

laid-back [adjective]

(of a person) calm and not easily stressed or bothered

Ex: He stayed laid-back while everyone else panicked .

interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .

bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

Ex: She complained about being bored during the long flight.

English Result - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2A
Unit 2 - 2B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B
Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B
Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C