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 artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .

creation

[noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: She focused on the creation of detailed artwork for the exhibition .

creative

[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .

to pollute

[Verb]

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

Ex: The smoke from the fire pollutes the atmosphere , reducing air quality .

pollution

[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .

polluted

[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking , contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites .

to employ

[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: We are planning to employ a gardener to maintain our large yard .

employment

[noun]

a paid job

Ex: The factory provides employment for over 500 people .

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: Public speaking often embarrasses people , but with practice , it can become more comfortable .

embarrassing

[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .

embarrassment

[noun]

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

Ex: There was a brief moment of embarrassment when he could n’t remember the password .

embarrassed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.

to depend

[Verb]

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

Ex: In team sports, victory often depends on the coordination and synergy among players.

dependent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Some animals are highly dependent on their environment for survival.

dependence

[noun]

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

Ex: Her dependence on her smartphone was affecting her productivity .

dependable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .

harm

[noun]

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

Ex: Harm from the accident left him with lasting injuries .

harmful

[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can be harmful to the environment .

to harm

[Verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: She harms herself by neglecting her well-being .

harmless

[Adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: The insect in the garden was harmless and beneficial to the plants .

to predict

[Verb]

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

Ex: She accurately predicted the outcome of the election based on polling data .

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 bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .

predictable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The outcome of the experiment was predictable, based on the known laws of physics .

to confuse

[Verb]

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

Ex: They confused the terms during the discussion , leading to a lot of misunderstandings .

confusion

[noun]

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

Ex: The confusion at the airport was due to canceled flights and long lines .

confused

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The instructions were so unclear that they left everyone feeling confused.

confusing

[Adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: The confusing directions led us in the wrong direction .

to reserve

[Verb]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: As you finish assembling the bookshelf , reserve a few screws for any future adjustments .

reserved

[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.

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: His reservation was canceled due to a payment issue .

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