Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "underestimate", "conscious", "lifeguard", etc.

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Face2face - Intermediate
conscious [adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: She was barely conscious after the long illness .

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles .
to harm [verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: Harsh chemicals in cleaning products can harm the environment if not disposed of properly .

someone who is employed at a beach or swimming pool to keep watch and save swimmers from drowning

Ex: As a trained lifeguard , he is responsible for monitoring the beach and ensuring the safety of all visitors .

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: While the team was working , they were attaching labels to the products .
believable [adjective]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

Ex: The plot of the movie was believable , with characters and situations that felt realistic .
patient [adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .
selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .
regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .
reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .
loyal [adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: Her loyal dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement and work towards positive change .
mature [adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature figure was accentuated by the elegant dress she wore , highlighting her curves and sophistication .
ambitious [adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student , always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities .
formal [adjective]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits .
similar [adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: The two cars had similar features , both having leather seats and a sunroof .
sensitive [adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations .
helpful [adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Ex: It 's easy to underestimate the impact of climate change until you see its effects firsthand .

to rejoin or fix something back in its original position or location

over-optimistic [adjective]

(of a person) being unreasonably confident or hopeful that something will succeed or happen

Ex: They were over-optimistic about their chances of winning without proper preparation .
hopeful [adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The therapist encouraged the patient to remain hopeful , reminding them that progress takes time .
harmless [adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: Despite its loud appearance , the fireworks display was harmless and enjoyed by all .
organized [adjective]

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

Ex: He became more organized after learning how to use a planner .