Lesson 2A · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

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."

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

"Adulthood brings responsibility."

"Entering adulthood means taking responsibility for your decisions including financial ones like paying bills on time and saving for retirement."

to greatly surprise someone

"His talent amazes the entire audience."

"The young magician's tricks amazed the audience and left them wondering how he had performed them so perfectly."

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

"She looked at me in amazement."

"Amazement is a feeling of great surprise and wonder"

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

"The boredom of the long lecture made several students fall asleep."

"Boredom is a state of mind characterized by a lack of interest or stimulation"

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

"Curiosity led the cat into trouble."

"Children have strong natural curiosity about the world around them from a very young age."

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

"His poor grades disappoint his parents badly."

"The team's poor performance disappointed the loyal fans who had traveled a long distance to watch the important match."

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

"His disappointment was clear."

"The disappointment of expectations is a profound psychological state where the difference between one's highly anticipated hopes and a disappointing reality causes immense mental pain."

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

"The news excites the fans."

"The announcement of the new product release never fails to excite the company's loyal customers and investors."

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

"The excitement before the concert was electric."

"The children could barely hide their excitement as they waited to open their presents on Christmas morning."

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

"Freedom is precious."

"Freedom of speech allows citizens to express their opinions without fear of government punishment or censorship."

a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support

"Their friendship is deep."

"True friendship is not about how often you see each other but about being reliable and supportive when your friend faces difficult times."

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

"She is generous."

"The generous millionaire donated most of his fortune to build schools and libraries in poor communities around the world."

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

"Her generosity helped many people."

"His generosity surprised everyone when he donated a large sum to help build a new library for the town."

the feeling of being happy and well

"Her face radiated pure happiness and joy."

"True happiness does not come from material possessions but from spending time with loved ones."

the state of being physically or mentally sick

"Illness kept him home."

"The illness spread quickly through the village."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

"Every member must attend."

"Every member of the team received a medal for their hard work and dedication to the project."

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

"The gym membership costs fifty dollars monthly."

"He paid an annual membership fee to join the gym so he could use the facilities whenever he wanted."

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

"Our neighbor plays loud music every night."

"Our friendly neighbor always waters our plants when we go on vacation during the summer months."

able to exist, happen, or be done

"It is possible."

"It is possible to finish the project by Friday if we work overtime every night this week."

emotionally bad or unhappy

"The movie is sad."

"The sad dog waited by the door every day for its owner who never came home again."

the feeling of being sad and not happy

"A deep sadness filled the room at the news."

"Post-coital tristesse is a feeling of sadness that some people experience immediately after intimate moments together."

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

"Strong temptation resisted."

"She resisted the strong temptation to buy the expensive dress yesterday."

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

"Winning the award was a great achievement."

"Winning the science fair was her greatest achievement and she felt very proud of her hard work."

a fully grown man or woman

"This movie is intended for an adult audience."

"This movie is intended for an adult audience and contains scenes of violence and strong language."

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

"We celebrate holidays with family."

"We will celebrate our anniversary by going to a fancy restaurant and then watching a show together."

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

"It was a happy celebration."

"The town's centennial celebration included a parade, fireworks, and a community feast."

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

"The cat is curious."

"The curious child opened the closet door and found a hidden room behind it that contained old toys and photographs."

not requiring payment

"This is free."

"The museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month, making it accessible to everyone."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

to prevent someone from achieving success, particularly by nullifying their efforts

"Rain will frustrate the game."

"The constant bureaucratic hurdles seemed designed to frustrate any genuine attempts at reform."

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

"He could not hide his frustration when the computer crashed yet again."

"Frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot change or achieve something despite your repeated and determined efforts."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

not in a fine mental or physical state

"I feel ill."

"He has been feeling quite ill for several days and needs to see a doctor immediately."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

"Imagination is a mental picture."

"Imagination is the ability to form mental images of things not present to the senses."

the action or process of making something better

"This is an improvement."

"The recent improvement in sales figures indicates a positive trend for the business."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The neighbor is kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward."

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

"That was great kindness."

"Her act of kindness in helping the stranded motorist truly restored my faith in humanity."

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

"I like this neighborhood."

"The peaceful neighborhood offers excellent amenities and a strong sense of community."

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

"She is my partner."

"He introduced his partner of ten years to his family at the celebratory dinner."

the state or fact of being partners in a business

"They have a partnership."

"Their successful partnership was built on mutual trust and a shared vision for the company's future."

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

"I see the possibility."

"The young artist showed immense possibility for greatness in his innovative approach to painting."

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

"What is their relation?"

"The complex relation between the two nations has significantly impacted regional stability for decades."

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

"We have a good relationship."

"Building a strong relationship requires consistent effort, open communication, and mutual respect."

to feel the desire to do something

"I tempt you."

"The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies began to tempt her to indulge."

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

"The old man is wise."

"The wise old man shared his life experiences with the young people and taught them valuable lessons about patience hard work and kindness towards others."

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

"Wisdom comes from experience"

"Ancient wisdom teaches us valuable lessons about life and how to live happily every day."