Unit 6 - 6C · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere

"A bright shooting star."

"We were lucky to see a beautiful shooting star crossing the night sky last summer vacation."

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

"The mirror is cracked."

"The mirror in the gym was cracked but instead of replacing it the management simply covered the damaged area with a motivational poster."

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

"Add a little salt to the dish."

"Adding too much salt to the dish can ruin the flavor and make it unhealthy."

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

"The umbrella kept us dry."

"She opened her umbrella when it started raining."

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."

content with a result or outcome

"I am satisfied."

"The satisfied customer wrote a positive review online and recommended the restaurant to all of her friends and family."

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

"We are fortunate."

"The fortunate family escaped the fire without any injuries and the Red Cross helped them find a temporary place to live."

by chance and without planning in advance

"I accidentally spilled my coffee."

"I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning and had to change before going to work."

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

"I will deal with it."

"The manager needs to deal with the customer complaint promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

"Climb the ladder carefully."

"The painter used a tall ladder to reach the highest parts of the house."

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

"The fire needs wood."

"He carefully stacked the dry wood by the fireplace, ready for the cold winter nights ahead."

having or bringing good luck

"You are lucky."

"He felt lucky to have survived the accident without any serious injuries and he thanked the doctors who saved his life."

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

"She wore a lucky charm."

"The antique locket contained a tiny, sentimental charm passed down through generations."

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

"Pick a card from the deck."

"It took her nearly an hour to pick the perfect dress for the wedding from the large selection."

satisfied and happy with one's current situation

"She is content with her life."

"She is content with her simple life and does not need expensive things to be happy."

to request someone to act appropriately or according to expected standards, often used politely

"Behave yourself, please."

"The teacher asked the students to behave in a more orderly fashion during the assembly."

to do something for a special reason

"He will act now."

"The politician decided to act decisively to address the growing public concern."

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

"I notice a change in you."

"Did you notice how the speaker paused dramatically before revealing the surprising conclusion of her inspiring story?"

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

"This is the spot."

"We found the perfect spot by the lake for our picnic."

without deliberate intention

"We met by chance."

"We met by chance at the coffee shop and we decided to have lunch together since we had not seen each other in years."

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

"Her attitude is positive."

"His positive attitude towards challenges helped him succeed where others gave up after facing initial difficulties or setbacks."

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

"This approach works very well."

"The new approach to teaching mathematics has helped students understand complex problems more easily than before."

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

"I am sure."

"I am sure that we took the right exit because I recognized the gas station on the corner."

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

"I am certain."

"I am certain that I locked the door before leaving because I checked it twice."

to make something visible or noticeable

"Show me the way."

"The artist chose to show his latest collection of vibrant paintings at the prestigious gallery."

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

"The report will reveal the truth."

"The investigation revealed shocking evidence that completely changed the direction of the criminal case."