Lesson 7A · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

"That is not appropriate."

"That is not appropriate behavior for a formal dinner so please apologize to the host immediately."

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

"The house is attractive."

"The attractive landscape design made the garden a beautiful and inviting place to spend time."

having the ability or capacity to do something

"She is a capable worker."

"The capable young woman managed the entire project by herself and finished it ahead of schedule and under budget."

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

"He is competent."

"She is a competent manager who can handle any problem that arises in the office without needing help from her boss."

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

"They continue working until they finish."

"Despite the heavy rain the determined hikers decided to continue their journey up the mountain trail because they had already come so far."

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

"She is honest."

"The honest salesman told the customer that the cheaper model would actually meet her needs better than the expensive one."

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

"They are hospitable people."

"The hospitable family invited us to stay for dinner and made us feel welcome in their home."

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

"Her argument is logical."

"The logical conclusion based on the evidence was that the butler committed the crime and then fled the country."

capable of being exchanged or substituted

"The item is replaceable."

"In this large organization, most entry-level positions are considered replaceable by many qualified candidates."

consisting of only one sound unit of speech

"His answers were monosyllabic."

"The child's monosyllabic responses to the teacher's questions indicated he was either shy or not understanding."

a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

"The outpatient left quickly."

"The outpatient visited the clinic and went home the same day."

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

"They rebuild the destroyed bridge completely."

"After the devastating earthquake the community worked together to rebuild the damaged homes and schools in the area."

having been mistreated or abused, either physically, emotionally, or psychologically

"The ill-treated animal suffered."

"The rescued ill-treated horse was hesitant to trust humans after its previous owner's cruel behavior."

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

"He takes one multivitamin daily."

"A multivitamin is a dietary supplement that contains a combination of different vitamins and minerals."

perceived or interpreted incorrectly or incompletely, often leading to confusion, mistakes, or misinterpretation

"She is misunderstood."

"The misunderstood teenager felt that nobody listened to him and that his parents did not care about his feelings at all."

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

"I have antivirus software."

"I have antivirus software on my computer to protect it from malware and hackers who might steal my personal information."

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

"Deforestation hurts the environment."

"Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees that destroys habitats and harms the environment."

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

"He is a postgraduate."

"The postgraduate student presented her research findings at the international conference."

to establish a necessary requirement or condition that must be met before something else can happen

"We must precondition the soil."

"The government will precondition the aid package with specific economic reforms."

to wake up later than one intended to

"He oversleeps and misses his flight."

"I overslept this morning and missed the bus, so I had to take a taxi to work."

taking place twice a year

"The event is biannual."

"The company holds its major sales conference biannual, once in spring and again in autumn."

having a quality or level below what is considered acceptable

"The housing is substandard."

"The substandard housing had mold in the walls and a leaky roof and was condemned by the city inspector."

involving or relating to two or more governments or governmental agencies, especially those of different countries

"The agreement is intergovernmental."

"The intergovernmental panel on climate change includes scientists from many countries who study global warming together."

not having enough employees to adequately perform the necessary tasks or services

"The hospital is understaffed."

"The understaffed hospital had to turn away patients because there were not enough nurses to care for everyone."

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

"He has superhuman strength."

"He has superhuman strength and can lift cars and bend steel bars with his bare hands."

the technology or mechanism in a camera or other optical device that automatically focuses on the subject being photographed or viewed

"Autofocus automatically sharpens image."

"Autofocus uses sensors and motors to adjust lens elements automatically for sharp images without manual turning."

a tiny living organism that can only be seen under a microscope, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa

"The microscope reveals tiny microorganisms in the water."

"The microscope reveals tiny microorganisms in the water and they are invisible to the naked eye."

used to indicate a quantity or degree that exceeds or is greater than a certain amount or level

"He has more than ten books."

"The team scored more than fifty points in the championship game."

in a mistaken or incorrect way

"You assumed wrongly."

"You assumed wrongly that I would be angry but actually I am very happy with your decision."

the number 2

"She bought two apples."

"Two independent studies confirmed the same findings on patient recovery rates."

for two instances

"I exercise twice a week."

"I exercise twice a week at the gym and go for a run on the other days to stay fit."

having a greater level or degree in position, value, rank, importance, or quality.

"This building is higher."

"She was promoted to a higher position within the company last year."

in the direction of a particular person or thing

"He walked toward the door."

"He walked slowly toward the door because he did not want to leave the party."

to a very great amount or degree

"The weather is extremely cold today."

"The weather is extremely cold today so make sure to wear a warm coat and gloves before going outside."

for one more instance

"Please say that again."

"Please say that again because I did not hear you the first time over all this noise."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

"Her argument is coherent."

"The coherent essay had a clear introduction body paragraphs and conclusion that followed logically from each other."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

"We will embark soon."

"The team will embark on a challenging project with ambitious goals."

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

"The assistant is helpful."

"The helpful neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation so we did not have to worry about them dying."

justified according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework

"This is legitimate."

"The court ruled that the evidence presented was legitimate and admissible in the trial."

having the skills to read and write

"She is literate."

"The literate population of the country has increased significantly because the government built many new schools in rural areas."

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

"The library is mobile."

"The mobile library travels to remote villages every week and residents can borrow books without having to drive to the city."

concerned with right and wrong behavior

"Is it the moral thing?"

"It is important to consider the moral implications of our actions before proceeding."

holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government

"He is an official."

"The official announcement confirmed the new policy changes."

only relating or belonging to one person

"This is my personal opinion."

"This is my personal diary so please do not read it without asking me first."

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

"This is a practical tool."

"While theoretical frameworks are valuable, a practical approach often yields more immediate and tangible results."

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

"He is rational."

"She tried to make a rational decision by listing all the pros and cons before choosing which job offer to accept."

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

"She has a regular job."

"He maintains a regular exercise routine to stay healthy and fit."

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

"That is not relevant."

"That information is not relevant to our discussion so please stick to the topic at hand."

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

"Children outgrow their clothes."

"As the young artist matured, she began to outgrow the simplistic techniques that had defined her early work."

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

"Upgrade your phone to the latest model."

"You should upgrade your computer's operating system to the latest version to protect yourself from new security threats and viruses."

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

"They can coexist."

"Despite their vastly different political ideologies, the two nations managed to coexist peacefully for decades."

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

"This is a better choice."

"Considering the circumstances, this approach seems considerably better than the alternatives."

above average in size or extent

"The elephant is big."

"The big red balloon floated high into the sky until it disappeared completely from our view."

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

"She is old enough to drive."

"She is old enough to drive a car but she has not passed her driving test yet."

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

"You eat too much sugar."

"You eat too much sugar and that is why you have so much energy and then crash later."

used to indicate a large number of people or things

"Many people came to the party."

"Many people came to the concert despite the bad weather and heavy rain."

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

"The temperature dropped below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the puddles have frozen and become slippery and dangerous."

in opposition to someone or something

"He leaned against the wall."

"The ladder was leaning against the wall so he could climb up to paint the ceiling."

the number 1

"I have one brother."

"Only one candidate met all the specified criteria for the senior position."

used to show how something is done or achieved

"I go to work by bus."

"The book was written by a famous author who won many awards for her work."

at a later time

"We went for a walk after dinner."

"We went for a walk after dinner and enjoyed the cool evening breeze by the lake."

in an open area surrounding a building

"The children are playing outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

in or into a room, building, etc.

"Please come inside it is cold."

"Please come inside it is cold out there and I have made some hot soup for you."

at an earlier point in time

"Brush your teeth before you sleep."

"Brush your teeth before you go to sleep to prevent cavities and maintain good oral hygiene."

to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

"Please remove your hat."

"He had to remove his glasses to clean the smudges off the lenses."

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

"We must reduce waste at home."

"Switching to energy efficient light bulbs can significantly reduce your household electricity bills over time."

the point or part of something that is the highest

"Climb to the top."

"From the very top of the mountain, the panoramic view of the valley was breathtaking."

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

"We worked together on the project."

"We worked together on the project and finished it ahead of schedule because everyone contributed their best effort."

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

"He behaved badly at school."

"He behaved badly at school and the teacher sent him to the principal office for punishment."

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

"The bank is between the cafe and the shop."

"The library is between the bank and the post office on Main Street."

in, at, or to a higher position

"The plane flew above the clouds."

"The plane flew above the clouds so we could not see the ground during most of the flight."

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

"This is the average."

"The average score on the exam was quite high, indicating good preparation."

below average in physical size

"The mouse is small."

"The small coffee shop on the corner serves the best espresso in the entire neighborhood according to local residents."