Unit 7 Lesson A - Part 1

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage.

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences.

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

in a manner that shows strong determination to achieve success, power, or wealth

The young entrepreneur worked ambitiously to build her business empire.

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

Be careful when crossing the street.

cautiously and attentively, so as to avoid harm, danger, or mistakes

He carefully stepped over the icy patch.

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics.

in a way that shows a strong desire to learn, see, or know more

The puppy curiously sniffed every corner of the room.

calm and not easily worried or upset

Her easygoing nature made her a favorite among her colleagues, as she handled stress with grace.

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

The outgoing student eagerly participated in group activities and made friends easily.

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

The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

our purpose or desired result

Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business.

used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same, indicating that the action is done to oneself

I found myself unable to speak.

at a pace that is not fast

The turtle moved slowly across the road. Examples:

the act of taking notice of someone or something

The teacher's loud voice quickly grabbed the students' attention.

to explain something thoroughly and with specific information

In the report, the researcher detailed the methodology used in the experiment, ensuring transparency and reproducibility.

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

The event starts around 7 p.m.

to feel less worried or stressed

After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

She tends to worry about upcoming exams.

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

Please write your name on the top side of the paper.

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person.

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to change his mind.

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch.

brought to this world through birth

Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family.

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life.

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

After much deliberation, she finally made the decision to pursue a career in medicine.

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

I need to consider whether to accept the promotion.

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

You have the option to choose between different colors for your new car.

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals.

a person who leads or commands others

The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity.

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby.

visually pleasing in a charming way

She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.

in accordance with what is desirable or enjoyable for one

The weather was agreeable, with a gentle breeze and warm sunshine.

in a pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory manner

The evening passed agreeably with good food and conversation.

not to your liking

in a manner that is not pleasant or enjoyable

The food was disagreeably salty, making it hard to eat.

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

She solved the complex puzzle amazingly quickly.

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

I get angry when people lie to me.

in a way that shows great annoyance or displeasure

The customer angrily demanded a refund at the counter.