Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 12 - 12C - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - 12C - Part 2 in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "creation", "employ", "predictable", etc.

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to create [verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease .

creation [noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: After months of planning , the creation of the building finally began .

creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .

to pollute [verb]

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly .

pollution [noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .

polluted [adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris , causing harm to marine animals .

to employ [verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers .

employment [noun]

a paid job

Ex: Jane found employment at a local bakery .

employed [adjective]

having a job or being currently working for someone or a company

to embarrass [verb]

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

Ex: It 's important not to intentionally embarrass others with teasing or mocking .

embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .

embarrassment [noun]

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

Ex: Her embarrassment was obvious when she forgot her lines during the play .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

to depend [verb]

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

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dependent [adjective]

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

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dependence [noun]

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

Ex: The farmer ’s dependence on seasonal rainfall makes his crop yields unpredictable .

dependable [adjective]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

Ex: Despite challenges , the dependable employee consistently meets expectations and delivers quality results .

harm [noun]

any physical injury to the body, especially one inflicted deliberately that is caused by a person or an event

Ex: She was arrested for intentionally causing harm to another person .

harmful [adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Excessive exposure to the sun 's UV rays can be harmful to your skin .

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 .

harmless [adjective]

causing no danger or damage

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

to predict [verb]

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

Ex: He predicted the success of the business venture based on market analysis .

prediction [noun]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

Ex: The company ’s prediction for next year ’s profits is optimistic .

predictable [adjective]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

Ex: The company 's earnings were predictable , as they followed a steady growth pattern over the years .

to confuse [verb]

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

Ex: His thick accent occasionally led people to confuse his words , resulting in humorous misunderstandings during conversations .

confusion [noun]

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

Ex: The sudden change in plans caused a lot of confusion among the team .

confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .

confusing [adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: His explanation of the scientific theory was confusing , leaving the students with more questions than answers .

to reserve [verb]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: Can you please reserve some time in your schedule for this meeting ?

reserved [adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

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

reservation [noun]

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: Due to high demand , we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch .

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Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C
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