Learn 64 English words about "Lesson 8B" from the New English File Intermediate Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something
"The customers complain about the service."
"Customers often complain when the service is slow but they rarely praise when everything goes perfectly."
information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand
"His explanation does not make sense."
"The scientist offered a clear explanation of the complex theory that even non experts could understand."
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."
the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization
"Management is essential."
"Good management helps a team work efficiently and stay organized."
to give someone money in exchange for goods or services
"Please pay the bill now."
"You must pay your rent on time or the landlord will charge you a late fee."
an amount of money that is paid for something
"The payment was successful."
"She made the final payment on her car loan yesterday which means she now owns the vehicle completely without debt."
to give something to someone in exchange for money
"They sell fresh fruit here."
"The farmer sells fresh vegetables at the local market every Saturday morning."
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 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."
a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services
"She paid with a credit card."
"Using a credit card abroad can be risky if the bank charges high fees for international transactions."
a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account
"Use your debit card."
"He prefers using a debit card for everyday purchases to avoid accumulating credit card debt and overspending."
a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made
"Keep the receipt in case you need a refund."
"Always keep the receipt until you are sure that the product works perfectly and you will not return it."
an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services
"The store gave me a full refund for the damaged item."
"The store gave her a full refund after she returned the defective blender that had stopped working after only two uses."
one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person
"The chain store has locations in every state."
"The chain store has hundreds of identical locations across the country selling the same products."
a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods
"The department store has a restaurant on the top floor."
"The department store has a restaurant on the top floor and sells everything from clothes to furniture."
a shop that sells books and usually stationery
"The bookshop has a cat that lives in the store."
"The bookshop has a cat that lives in the store and customers love to pet it while browsing."
a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front
"His white shirt was stained with coffee."
"He spilled coffee on his white shirt right before an important business meeting with his boss."
to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks
"Try on this jacket before buying."
"You should try on the jacket before buying it to make sure it fits you properly."
something, particularly money, given to one to make up for the loss, pain, or damage that one suffered
"He receives compensation for the damaged luggage."
"He receives compensation for the damaged luggage and the airline pays him five hundred dollars."
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 hold or give a different opinion about something
"I respectfully disagree with your opinion."
"I respectfully disagree with your opinion but I appreciate hearing a different perspective on this important matter."
to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options
"Choose your words very carefully."
"You must choose between two difficult options but remember that both paths have their own advantages."
to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion
"Consider all options before deciding."
"Before making a final decision please consider all the possible consequences of your actions carefully."
the act of carefully thinking about something over a period of time
"The proposal is under consideration."
"After careful consideration the committee decided to postpone the vote until next month."
to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place
"The postman delivers mail every morning."
"The postal service usually delivers packages before noon but sometimes they arrive later in the afternoon."
the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent
"Get the delivery."
"The online store offers free delivery on all orders over fifty dollars."
to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence
"The teacher will demonstrate the experiment."
"The technician will demonstrate how to operate the new machine safely during the training session tomorrow morning."
the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion
"A demonstration of anger."
"Her tearful demonstration of grief at the funeral deeply moved everyone present."
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
"Please explain the rules clearly."
"The teacher used simple diagrams to explain the complex scientific concept to the confused students."
to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something
"Do not be afraid to fail."
"Even the most successful entrepreneurs fail sometimes but they learn valuable lessons from their mistakes."
an instance of not doing something, particularly something that is expected of one
"It was a failure."
"Despite his best efforts, the project was ultimately declared a complete failure."
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."
to be deprived of or stop having someone or something
"Do not lose your keys."
"It is easy to lose your sense of direction when navigating through the dense, unfamiliar forest."
unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place
"My keys are lost."
"The valuable artifact was lost during the chaotic evacuation and has never been recovered."
to do something difficult successfully
"She can manage it."
"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined entrepreneur managed to successfully launch her innovative new business."
to answer a question in spoken or written form
"She responds to the email promptly."
"The company failed to respond to my complaint within a reasonable amount of time."
a reply to something in either spoken or written form
"Give a quick response."
"Her quick response to the crisis saved the project."
to offer or present food or drink to someone
"The waiter serves food quickly."
"The restaurant serves breakfast until eleven in the morning and lunch begins at noon."
the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others
"The service was good."
"The customer service representative apologized for the mistake and offered a full refund plus a discount on future purchases to compensate for the inconvenience."
the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired
"Success takes time."
"Their success came after years of hard work and patience."
to feel the desire to do something
"I tempt you."
"The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies began to tempt her to indulge."
to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way
"Treat people kindly."
"It is fundamentally important to treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs."
an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.
"The treatment helped him recover."
"The doctor recommended a new treatment that could cure the disease within just a few weeks."
the worth of something in money
"This painting has great value."
"The antique dealer carefully assessed the intrinsic value of the rare manuscript."
the act of buying goods from stores
"Shopping can be relaxing."
"Online shopping has become incredibly convenient but it also makes it harder to control impulsive purchases."
an object, usually made of wicker or plastic, with a handle for carrying or keeping things
"Put fruit in the basket."
"She carried a beautiful woven basket filled with fresh flowers from the garden."
a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers
"They rode the historic trolley through the city."
"The historic trolley carried tourists through the old town while the conductor narrated local stories."
the act of reducing the usual price of something
"A big discount today."
"Shoppers eagerly awaited the store's annual sale, hoping for a significant discount on electronics."
an item bought at a much lower price than usual
"It was a bargain."
"We found a bargain at the market and bought it immediately."
a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow
"The library is quiet."
"The public library offers free internet access and printing services which are essential resources for job seekers who cannot afford these things at home."
to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.
"Put on your coat outside."
"She needs to put on her coat and boots before going outside into the cold snow."
to be of the right size or shape for someone
"These shoes fit me well."
"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."
(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone
"This color suits you well."
"That vibrant shade of blue really does suit your complexion and makes your eyes stand out."
a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction
"I have a complaint."
"The customer filed a formal complaint about the poor service he received."
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."
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."
a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people
"We reached an agreement."
"Both parties signed the agreement after lengthy negotiations indicating that they had finally reached a compromise acceptable to everyone involved in the dispute."
an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something
"There was a disagreement about the plan."
"The disagreement between the two parties over the new policy led to a standstill in negotiations."
to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them
"They argue about money often."
"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."
a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views
"Their argument became loud."
"We had an argument about the homework and stayed calm."
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
"Attach the label here."
"Please attach the necessary documents to the email before sending it out."
a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something
"This attachment is useful."
"The new attachment significantly enhances the functionality of the existing machinery."
an act of deciding to choose between two things or more
"The choice was easy."
"You have a choice between accepting the job offer now or waiting for a potentially better opportunity but waiting also carries some risk."
to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered
"The company will compensate affected customers."
"The airline offered to compensate passengers for the delayed flight by providing meal vouchers and hotel accommodations."
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