English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - 7B

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 somebody or something

[phrase]

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

Ex: She is used to the noisy environment at her office.

wary

[Adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night.

adventurous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences.

keen

[Adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem.

worried

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough.

afraid

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's afraid of spiders.

accustomed

[Adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Living in a bilingual household, she became accustomed to switching between languages effortlessly.

fond

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Whenever she visited her grandparents' house, she felt a warm sense of fond nostalgia, surrounded by familiar objects and family stories from years gone by.

proficient

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is highly proficient in playing the piano and can tackle complex compositions with ease.

bad

[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

reliant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is reliant on her parents for financial support while studying.

engrossed

[Adjective]

giving one's full attention to something

Ex: She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't notice the time passing.

involved

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was deeply involved in organizing the charity event, overseeing every detail to ensure its success.

enthusiastic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success.

opposed

[Adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

Ex: The community members were opposed to the construction of the new highway through their neighborhood due to concerns about increased traffic and noise pollution.

meticulous

[Adjective]

extremely careful and attentive to details

Ex: She was meticulous in checking every detail of the report.

dependent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The success of the project was highly dependent on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

good

[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

[Adjective]

having an acceptable or desirable quality or level

Ex: The manager said it was OK to leave early today.

averse

[Adjective]

strongly opposed to something

Ex: He is averse to eating spicy foods and prefers mild dishes.

laid-back

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's so laid-back that even the tightest deadlines don't seem to rattle him.

interested

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French.

bored

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's bored because he has nothing to do at home.

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

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