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: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses.

creation

[noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: The artist’s creation was admired by everyone.

creative

[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I believe you are a creative photographer; you always find beauty in ordinary things.

to pollute

[Verb]

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

Ex: Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.

pollution

[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants.

polluted

[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted river was filled with trash and chemical runoff, posing a danger to aquatic life.

to employ

[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: Are you planning to employ any interns this summer?

employment

[noun]

a paid job

Ex: After a long period of unemployment, he finally found steady employment.

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: His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

embarrassing

[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing slip on the banana peel in front of everyone made him blush with embarrassment.

embarrassment

[noun]

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

Ex: She blushed with embarrassment after tripping in front of everyone.

embarrassed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized she had mispronounced the word.

to depend

[Verb]

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

Ex: The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members.

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.

dependence

[noun]

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

Ex: His dependence on his parents for financial support lasted well into his twenties.

dependable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's dependable, always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations.

harm

[noun]

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

Ex: The victim suffered serious harm during the altercation.

harmful

[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Smoking is harmful to your health.

to harm

[Verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: The malicious rumors were intended to harm the reputation of the individual.

harmless

[Adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: The puppy's playful behavior was harmless and endearing.

to predict

[Verb]

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

Ex: The meteorologist predicted rain for the weekend based on weather patterns.

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: Her prediction about the weather was surprisingly accurate.

predictable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The movie's predictable plot followed a typical Hollywood formula.

to confuse

[Verb]

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

Ex: She confused her coworker's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.

confusion

[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden loud noise caused confusion among the crowd.

confused

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt confused after reading the complicated instructions.

confusing

[Adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: The instructions for assembling the furniture were confusing and led to several mistakes.

to reserve

[Verb]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

reserved

[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles.

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: I made a reservation at the restaurant for dinner tonight to celebrate my sister's birthday.

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Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 11 - 11A
Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C	Unit 12 - 12A	Unit 12 - 12B
Unit 12 - 12C - Part 1	Unit 12 - 12C - Part 2

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