Lesson 8B · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

"The building is imposing."

"The imposing statue of the general stood in the town square and the inscription praised his heroic leadership during the war."

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

"The building is unimposing."

"The unimposing building did not look like much from the outside but the interior was beautifully designed and spacious."

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

"The view is breathtaking."

"The breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon made the tourists forget to take pictures because they were too busy staring in awe."

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

"The building is iconic."

"The Empire State Building is an iconic landmark in New York City and millions of tourists visit it every year."

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

"We found a lovely cabin off the beaten track."

"We discovered a lovely little caf� that is completely off the beaten track."

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

"The village is picturesque."

"The picturesque village by the lake is a popular destination for photographers and painters."

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

"The beach is unspoiled."

"The unspoiled beach had no hotels or restaurants and was a perfect place to escape from the crowds."

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

"Do not overcrowd the classroom."

"The small classroom is dangerously overcrowded with students which makes it difficult for the teacher to provide individual attention."

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

"Do not overrate your own importance."

"Some critics tend to overrate the director's films simply because of his famous name and reputation."

costing a lot of money

"The restaurant is pricey."

"The hotel was a bit pricey but the beautiful view of the ocean from our room was worth every penny we spent."

lacking emotional or spiritual depth or qualities

"The building is soulless."

"The soulless corporation cared only about profits and did not care about the environment or the well being of its workers."

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

"Her outfit is tacky."

"The tacky souvenir shop sold cheap keychains and magnets that would break within a week."

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

"The area is touristy."

"The touristy area was crowded with souvenir shops and expensive restaurants but the food was not very good and the prices were high."

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

"Let's chill out this weekend."

"After finishing all of their exams the students decided to chill out by watching movies and eating pizza together."

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

"The school will postpone the sports day."

"The organizers decided to postpone the outdoor concert until next weekend because the weather forecast predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms."

to refill an electronic device with energy

"She recharges her phone every night."

"You need to recharge your phone battery because it is almost completely dead and will shut down soon."

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

"I will soak up the sun."

"During his vacation, he decided to soak up the local culture and atmosphere."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

"Tourism helps the city grow."

"Over tourism has become a serious problem in cities like Venice where the local population struggles to cope with millions of visitors annually."

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

"The music is lively."

"The lively debate between the candidates entertained the audience and the moderator had trouble controlling the spirited discussion."

far away in space or distant in position

"The village is remote."

"The remote cabin in the woods had no electricity or running water and the nearest neighbor was ten miles away."

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

"The lecture was dull."

"The lecture was so dull that several students fell asleep in their chairs and the professor did not even notice because he was not paying attention either."

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

"The house looks rundown."

"The once-grand mansion was now a rundown structure, neglected and on the verge of collapse."

to enlarge or lengthen something

"We will extend the deadline."

"The company decided to extend the deadline for project submissions by another two weeks."

to escape from someone or somewhere

"Let's get away for the weekend."

"They decided to get away from the city for the weekend and rented a small cabin in the mountains."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to continue without stopping

"The meeting goes on for hours."

"Please go on with your presentation because we are all very interested in what you have to say."

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

"Hit the ball hard."

"The baseball player hit the ball so hard that it sailed over the outfield fence for a home run."

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

"Take a sample."

"The laboratory technician collected a blood sample for comprehensive testing to diagnose the patient's condition accurately."

to start a journey

"They set off for the airport."

"We plan to set off on our cross-country road trip early tomorrow morning."

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 food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

"The milk is spoiled."

"The prolonged power outage meant that a significant portion of the perishable food had spoiled."