Lesson 10B · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

"The foreigner needed help with translation."

"As a foreigner in a new country he needed to learn the local customs and language to fit in."

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

"The child is told not to talk to strangers."

"The child is told not to talk to strangers and runs away when an unknown man approaches."

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

"The emigrant leaves his homeland seeking a better life."

"The emigrant leaves his homeland seeking a better life and settles in a new country far away."

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

"The immigrant came from Mexico."

"The immigrant worked very hard to learn the new language and build a successful life for his family in the adopted country."

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

"The voyage lasted three months."

"A voyage is a long journey involving travel by sea or through outer space"

to walk leisurely or casually, typically without a specific destination or purpose, often for enjoyment or relaxation

"They stroll along the beach together."

"The elderly couple enjoys strolling through the park every evening after dinner when the weather is nice."

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

"She will succeed in her career."

"In order to succeed in business you need to be patient persistent and willing to take calculated risks."

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

"Plants need good soil to grow."

"The farmer tested the pH level of the soil to determine which crops would grow best in that particular field."

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

"He felt like an outsider."

"He felt like an outsider at the exclusive party, not knowing anyone there."

a person who moves from one place to another, often across borders or regions, to live or work temporarily or permanently

"A migrant looks for work."

"The report highlighted the challenges faced by the migrant workers in securing fair wages."

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

"The trip was long."

"We took a trip to the coast and enjoyed the sea air."

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

"Walk to school every morning."

"It is healthier to walk to work than to drive because it provides regular cardiovascular exercise throughout the week."

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

"He wandered around the city aimlessly."

"We decided to wander around the old city center without any map or plan for the entire afternoon."

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

"The reclusive cabin was remote."

"The reclusive estate, hidden deep within the ancient forest, offered unparalleled peace and solitude."

reluctant to share feelings or problems

"My friend is reserved."

"My friend is reserved and does not share her feelings easily with people she just met."

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

"The girl is shy."

"The shy boy hid behind his mother legs when strangers tried to talk to him at the store."

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

"We reach the town."

"After a long and arduous journey, the weary travelers finally reach their intended destination by nightfall."

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

"The ground was wet after rain."

"Children were playing on the ground near the playground."

the bottom of a room that we walk on

"Walk on the clean floor."

"He accidentally dropped his keys and they slid across the polished wooden floor."

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

"We deplore the use of violence."

"The international community continues to deplore the use of violence against innocent civilians in conflict zones."

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

"She did not deny the truth."

"The company continues to deny any responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its factories."

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

"The economy will decline."

"Experts predict that the housing market may experience a gradual decline in prices due to rising interest rates."