Unit 12 - 12C - Part 1 · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness

"Patient fell into deep coma."

"The patient fell into a deep coma after the serious car accident and doctors are monitoring his condition carefully now."

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

"The rope is strong enough to hold the weight."

"The climber checked the rope for frayed sections before trusting it with his weight."

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

"The equipment is very expensive."

"We need new equipment for the science lab."

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

"The skyscraper is tall."

"The skyscraper dominates the city skyline."

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."

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

"I am disappointed."

"She was disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert because the lead singer had lost his voice."

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

"The result is disappointing."

"The disappointing loss in the final game crushed the team hopes of winning the championship this year."

the feeling of pleasure that someone experiences from an activity, a thing or a situation

"We got great enjoyment out of the simple picnic."

"The enjoyment she gets from playing the piano helps her relax after a stressful day at work."

(of an activity or an event) making us feel good or giving us pleasure

"The game was enjoyable."

"The enjoyable weekend trip to the mountains included hiking fishing and sitting by the campfire at night roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories."

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

"Protection is important."

"Wearing sunscreen provides protection against harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin."

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

"She is careless."

"The careless waiter spilled hot coffee on the customer lap and the restaurant manager had to apologize and comp their entire meal."

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

"Sweet smells attract bees and wasps."

"The bright colorful flowers are designed to attract bees and other important pollinating insects to the garden."

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."

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

"Her preference was clear."

"Her preference for spicy food became obvious when she added hot sauce to every dish."

more desirable or favored compared to other options

"Tea is preferable."

"It is preferable to arrive early for the interview rather than being late because first impressions are very important to employers."

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

"Magicians entertain the audience with tricks."

"The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with funny tricks and colorful balloons."

providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

"The movie was entertaining."

"The entertaining movie kept us laughing from beginning to end without a single boring moment."

the state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety

"The music helps with relaxation after a long day."

"The spa offered massage and aromatherapy for complete relaxation after a stressful workweek."

helping our body or mind rest

"The music is relaxing."

"The relaxing music and soft candlelight made the spa feel peaceful and she fell asleep during her massage because she was so comfortable and calm."

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

"I feel relaxed."

"After a long hot bath she felt relaxed and ready to go to sleep peacefully."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

"Protect your eyes from sun."

"Wearing sunscreen can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging and skin cancer."

(of a thing or type of behavior) appropriate for or intended to defend one against damage or harm

"It is protective."

"The thick helmet offered protective cushioning against potential head injuries."

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

"I care about the environment."

"I really care about the environment so I always recycle my plastic bottles and paper products."

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

"Be careful."

"Be careful when you cross the street because the cars drive very fast on this road and the drivers often do not see pedestrians."

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

"Nurses give excellent care to patients."

"The nurse provided compassionate care to the elderly patient helping her eat bathe and move around the hospital room without causing additional pain."

a quality or feature of someone or something that evokes interest, liking, or desire in others

"A big attraction."

"Her infectious enthusiasm was a major attraction for new team members."

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

"The circus provided great entertainment for children."

"The shopping mall offers various entertainment options including a cinema an arcade and a bowling alley."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."