Unit 8 - 8B · Face2Face Advanced Vocabulary List

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

"Noise disturbance was loud."

"The loud noise disturbance from the party kept all neighbors awake until early morning hours last weekend."

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

"The news excites the fans."

"The announcement of the new product release never fails to excite the company's loyal customers and investors."

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

"The excitement before the concert was electric."

"The children could barely hide their excitement as they waited to open their presents on Christmas morning."

the feeling of being happy and well

"Her face radiated pure happiness and joy."

"True happiness does not come from material possessions but from spending time with loved ones."

able to exist, happen, or be done

"It is possible."

"It is possible to finish the project by Friday if we work overtime every night this week."

a person who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging

"The coward ran away."

"He was called a coward for not standing up to the bully."

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

"She has the courage to speak the truth."

"It took courage for her to quit her stable job and start her own business."

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

"The firefighter is courageous."

"The courageous firefighter ran into the burning building to save the family trapped on the second floor."

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

"This is a cultural event."

"The cultural festival celebrated the traditions of many different countries with food music and dancing."

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

"She is a sympathetic listener."

"She is a sympathetic listener and always knows the right thing to say when you are sad."

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

"Singing is her greatest talent."

"Her musical talent was obvious from a young age but without dedicated practice and proper training natural ability alone is rarely sufficient for success."

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

"She is a talented singer."

"The talented musician could play three different instruments by the age of twelve and composed his first symphony at fifteen."

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

"This is a recent photo."

"The recent storms caused severe flooding in the low lying areas and many residents had to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night."

at or during a time that is not long ago

"I recently bought a new car."

"I recently started learning how to play the guitar and I am making slow but steady progress every week."

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

"She is confident."

"She is confident that she will pass the exam because she studied very hard."

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

"He confidently answered every question."

"He confidently walked into the interview room and answered every question without hesitation or fear."

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."

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 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."

to express one's opinion through a statement

"He remarks on it."

"The teacher remarked that the student's essay was one of the best she had ever read in her career."

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

"The view is remarkable."

"The remarkable recovery of the patient surprised the doctors who had expected him to remain in a coma for much longer."

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

"The rationale for the new rule is safety."

"She explained the clear rationale behind her decision to change the company policy last month."

to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives

"She rationalized her bad decision."

"She tried to rationalize her bad decision by blaming external factors instead of accepting her own responsibility for the mistake."

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

"The road will widen here."

"The city council decided to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours."

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

"Do not disturb him."

"Please do not disturb the sleeping baby, as she needs her rest to recover from her illness."

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

"Patients recover from illness slowly."

"It took the athlete several months to recover from his serious knee injury completely."

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

"His recovery after surgery was surprisingly fast."

"His recovery after the surgery took longer than expected because he tried to return to work too soon instead of resting properly."

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

"Children ride bicycles in the park."

"The children love to ride their bicycles around the neighborhood every evening after finishing their homework."

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

"The rider drove the bike."

"The experienced motorcycle rider expertly weaved through the heavy traffic on his way to work."

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

"Divide the cake into four."

"The teacher will divide the students into smaller groups for the collaborative project."

disagreement among members of a group or society

"The division caused problems."

"The stark division between the rich and the poor created significant social unrest."

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

"Animals survive in harsh environments successfully."

"The hikers managed to survive for three days without food by drinking water from a nearby stream."

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

"Survival is the main goal."

"Survival in the desert depended on finding water before dehydration caused serious illness."

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."

the absence of success in achieving a goal

"Failure teaches lessons."

"The failure of the plan forced them to try a different approach."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

"There is a possibility of rain."

"The possibility of a successful negotiation hinges on both parties compromising on their demands."

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

"His actions were cowardly."

"His actions were cowardly because he ran away instead of facing the consequences of what he had done."

the emotional state that a person experiences

"She is in a good mood."

"His cheerful mood was infectious, lifting the spirits of everyone around him."

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

"She is moody."

"The moody teenager slammed his bedroom door and refused to come out for dinner with the family."

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

"Japanese culture is very interesting."

"Learning about a new culture can broaden your perspective and help you understand different ways of life."

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

"He showed sympathy."

"I felt great sympathy for my neighbor after her dog passed away because I know how close she was to that animal for many years."

last in a sequence or process

"This is the final chapter."

"The jury delivered their final verdict after hours of deliberation."

after a long time, usually when there has been some difficulty

"Finally the weekend has arrived."

"Finally the weekend has arrived and I can relax and forget about work for two whole days."

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."

having a large length from side to side

"The river is wide."

"The wide river flows slowly through the valley and provides water for many local farms nearby."

easy to understand

"The explanation was clear."

"The water in the lake was so clear that we could see the fish swimming at the bottom from the surface."

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

"Let me clarify my previous statement."

"Let me clarify my previous statement because I think some people may have misunderstood what I meant."