Unit 12 - 12C - Part 2 · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

to bring something into existence or make something happen

"Artists create beautiful masterpieces."

"The artist used recycled materials to create a unique sculpture that highlights the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean."

the act of bringing something into existence

"Creation makes something new."

"Creation is the act of bringing something new into existence such as an artwork or invention."

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

"She is creative."

"The creative artist used recycled materials to make sculptures that were both beautiful and environmentally friendly."

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

"Factories pollute the air and water."

"The factory continues to pollute the river with toxic chemicals despite repeated warnings from the government."

containing harmful or dirty substances

"The air is polluted."

"The polluted river killed many fish and made the surrounding land unsafe for farming."

having a job or being currently working for someone or a company

"She is employed now."

"After months of searching, he was finally employed by a reputable software development company."

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

"His mistake embarrassed him greatly."

"His father's loud and embarrassing stories about his childhood never fail to embarrass him in front of his friends."

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

"The situation is embarrassing."

"The embarrassing moment happened when he called his teacher mom in front of the whole class."

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

"He felt embarrassed."

"He felt deeply embarrassed when he realized he had accidentally sent the private message to the entire group."

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

"Success depends on effort."

"The success of the project will depend on the team's ability to collaborate effectively and meet all deadlines."

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

"The chemical is harmful."

"The harmful chemicals in the cleaning product can cause skin irritation and breathing problems if you are not careful."

to physically hurt someone or damage something

"Smoking harms your lungs over time."

"Smoking cigarettes can seriously harm your lungs and increase your risk of developing cancer and other diseases."

causing no danger or damage

"The spider is harmless."

"The spider in the corner is harmless so do not kill it because it eats mosquitoes and flies."

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

"The weatherman predicts rain tomorrow."

"The weather report predicts rain for tomorrow so do not forget to bring your umbrella with you."

not clear or easily understood

"The map is confusing."

"The confusing map had no labels and we got lost several times while driving around the city."

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

"Factory pollution harms the environment."

"Air pollution in major cities causes thousands of premature deaths each year according to reports from the World Health Organization and other international agencies."

to give work to someone and pay them

"Companies employ workers for many jobs."

"The company decided to employ more than fifty new workers to meet the increasing demand for their popular products."

a paid job

"Employment is rising slowly."

"Finding full time employment has become challenging for recent graduates who lack practical experience in their chosen fields of study."

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

"His embarrassment was clear."

"Embarrassment is the uncomfortable feeling of self-consciousness and shame that arises from an awkward social situation or a public mistake."

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

"The child is dependent on his mother."

"The young child is dependent on his parents for food shelter and love every single day."

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

"His dependence on caffeine is strong."

"His dependence on caffeine was so strong that he could not function without morning coffee."

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

"My car is dependable."

"My car is dependable and has never broken down in the ten years I have owned it."

any physical injury to the body, especially one inflicted deliberately that is caused by a person or an event

"No harm done."

"Fortunately, the accident caused no serious harm to any of the passengers."

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

"The prediction was correct."

"Based on current trends, the prediction for economic growth is quite optimistic."

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

"The ending is predictable."

"The predictable plot of the movie made it boring and the audience could guess the ending after only twenty minutes."

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

"I confuse him with John."

"Do not confuse the two sisters because they look very similar but have very different personalities."

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

"There was confusion."

"The unexpected announcement caused widespread confusion among the employees, who did not understand the new policy."

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

"I am confused."

"The confused student raised his hand and asked the teacher to explain the lesson again."

to set something aside and keep it for future use

"Reserve a seat for me."

"Please reserve a table for two at your earliest convenience."

reluctant to share feelings or problems

"My friend is reserved."

"My friend is reserved and does not share her feelings easily with people she just met."

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

"I have a dinner reservation for two people."

"I called the restaurant to make a reservation for eight people at seven o'clock on Saturday evening."