English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8B in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "scruffy", "appeal", "daring", etc.

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clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .

appearance [noun]

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .

jean [noun]

a type of cotton fabric with a rough surface that is commonly used to make clothing such as jeans, jackets, and skirts

earring [noun]

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

Ex: She lost one of her favorite earrings while traveling .

hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .

skin [noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: The baby 's skin was soft and smooth to the touch .

shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .

jacket [noun]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

Ex: She wore a puffy jacket that kept her warm in the snow .

beard [noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The old man had a long , white beard that flowed down to his chest .

dress [noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .

loose [adjective]

not confined or under someone or something's control

Ex: The bird accidentally got loose from its cage and flew around the room .

tight [adjective]

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The gloves were too tight on his hands , making it difficult to move his fingers .

scruffy [adjective]

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

Ex: His scruffy beard and uncombed hair gave him a rugged , carefree look .

faded [adjective]

having lost intensity or brightness in color

Ex:

accessory [noun]

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

Ex: He chose a stylish watch as his favorite accessory to complete his outfit .

hairstyle [noun]

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

Ex: The magazine featured various trendy hairstyles for the season .

piercing [noun]

a piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

Ex: The tattoo shop also sold a variety of piercings for different body parts .

tattoo [noun]

a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin

Ex:

look [noun]

the general appearance of a person's face or body

Ex: The actor 's chiseled look made him a favorite for leading roles in movies .

to appeal [verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions .

to associate [verb]

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying .

conventional [adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: Sending thank-you cards after receiving gifts is considered conventional etiquette .

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

daring [adjective]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the daring surfer tackled the huge waves .

unacceptable [adjective]

wrong or not allowed in a particular situation

Ex: The request was deemed unacceptable by the committee .

highly [adverb]

in a favorable or approving manner

Ex: Her proposal is highly recommended by the board .

shocking [adjective]

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

Ex: The jury 's verdict was both unexpected and shocking .

scandal [noun]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

Ex: They could n’t believe the scandal that had been published in the tabloids .

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