Lesson 6A · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

"The office is air-conditioned."

"The office is air conditioned so it stays cool even on the hottest summer days."

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

"This is a high-risk investment."

"The high-risk investment promised great returns but also carried a significant chance of losing money."

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

"The decision was last-minute."

"The last-minute decision to change the venue caused significant logistical challenges for the event organizers."

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

"He is narrow-minded."

"His narrow-minded views prevented him from appreciating the diverse perspectives of his international colleagues during the conference."

from a previous owner or source

"I bought this car second hand."

"I bought this car second hand so it has some scratches but it runs perfectly well."

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

"She is self-conscious."

"He felt incredibly self-conscious about his new haircut, constantly checking his reflection in shop windows."

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

"The child is well-behaved."

"The well behaved children sat quietly during the entire ceremony and did not fidget or make any noise."

relatively cheap compared to others of its kind

"The airline is low-cost."

"The low cost airline offers cheap flights but you have to pay extra for checked bags and meals on board."

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

"Which airline are you flying with to Dubai?"

"That airline offers excellent service and affordable tickets to European destinations."

an activity or program that takes place outside of regular school or work hours, often involving clubs, sports teams, or volunteer organizations

"The robotics club is an extracurricular activity."

"The robotics club is an extracurricular activity and meets after school twice a week."

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

"He feels stuck in a dead-end job with no future."

"He feels stuck in a dead end job with no future and dreams of starting his own business."

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

"The device is laborsaving."

"The laborsaving dishwasher saved her hours of time every week that she used to spend washing dishes by hand."

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

"She wears high-heeled shoes."

"She wore high heeled shoes to the party but her feet hurt after just an hour."

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

"This bag is eco-friendly."

"The eco friendly bag is made from recycled materials and can be used many times."

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

"The laundry detergent removes tough stains."

"The laundry detergent removes tough stains and leaves clothes smelling fresh and clean."

so impactful that can change someone's life

"The experience was life-changing."

"The life changing experience of becoming a parent made him more responsible and caring than ever before."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction

"The movie is feel-good."

"The feel good movie about a dog finding his way home made everyone in the theater cry happy tears."

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

"We watched a scary movie last night."

"They watched an entertaining action movie last night at home but both fell asleep before the ending."

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

"The research is groundbreaking."

"The groundbreaking research opened up an entirely new field of study and many young scientists followed in the footsteps of the lead author."

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

"He is doing research on cancer cures."

"Groundbreaking research often requires years of dedication and interdisciplinary collaboration."

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

"Her voice is high-pitched."

"The high pitched sound of the smoke alarm hurt everyone ears as they evacuated the building quickly and safely."

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

"The cookies are homemade."

"The homemade cookies were much better than the store bought ones because her grandmother used a secret family recipe."

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

"Her dress is old-fashioned."

"Her old fashioned dress looked like something from the nineteen fifties with a full skirt and lace collar."

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

"My shoes are worn-out."

"The worn out shoes had holes in the soles and he finally decided to throw them away and buy a new pair."

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

"The device stopped working."

"This device helps me study more efficiently."

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

"I like your voice."

"Her powerful voice filled the auditorium, captivating every single listener in the audience."