Unit 9 Lesson C

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

The honest cashier returned the extra change that the customer had mistakenly received.

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Despite the danger, he remained brave and rescued the injured hiker from the mountain.

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams.

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

She is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and volunteers regularly for cleanup projects.

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

He is an intelligent critic who always provides insightful feedback.

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

She is a talented dancer, known for her grace and precision on stage.

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

Despite his rough exterior, he cares a lot about his friends.

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges.

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

She hired a lawyer to help her navigate the complex legal issues surrounding her business.

at no cost to the person receiving something

The charity distributed food and clothing for free to those in need.

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work.

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

The soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war.

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

The president addressed the nation in a televised speech.

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

She was thrilled to receive the first prize in the art competition for her stunning painting.

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Her personal library was filled with an extensive collection of world literature, from ancient epics to contemporary short stories.

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

He was the winner of the marathon.

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town.

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.

in opposition to someone or something

I decided to go against the advice of my friend.

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services.

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Can you write your address on this form?

to make something end

He finished painting the walls and admired his work.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

She moved to this city three years ago.