Unit 7 Lesson A - Part 3

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.

in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention

Interestingly, the ancient civilization had advanced knowledge of astronomy, as revealed by their complex calendar systems.

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.

having or bringing good luck

He felt lucky to have seen a shooting star.

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Luckily, the airline had a last-minute seat available, and I was able to catch my flight.

fully-grown and physically developed

Despite her young age, she possessed a mature appearance, with features that belied her years.

in a way that shows a person is a responsible and reasonable adult

he acted maturely.

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

She was nervous about traveling alone for the first time, feeling uneasy about navigating unfamiliar places.

in a way that shows signs of fear, worry, or anxiety

She glanced nervously at the clock, waiting for the interview to begin.

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

Despite setbacks, she remained optimistic about her future career prospects.

in a way that shows hopefulness or confidence about the future or a positive outcome

She optimistically believed the project would succeed despite the setbacks.

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

As a nurse, she must be kind and attentive to all her patients.

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

She waited patiently in the long queue at the pharmacy.

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands.

with a lot of speed

She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first.

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe.

on a very infrequent basis

She rarely eats sweets, preferring fruit instead.

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work.

in a way that can be trusted to work well or be accurate

The machine operates reliably even under harsh conditions.

emotionally bad or unhappy

He looked sad because he didn't get the job he wanted.

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

He spoke sadly about the missed opportunities in his career.

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

The doctor said the injury was serious and needed immediate surgery.

in a solemn or grave manner, not joking or casual

She listened seriously as the judge delivered the verdict.

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

He discovered that the two restaurants had similar menus, offering a variety of international cuisine.

in a way that is almost the same

The two buildings are similarly designed, with identical facades.

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

He has a strange habit of talking to himself when he's working.

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

The stranger smiled strangely, adding an air of mystery to the encounter.

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.

In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision

He stubbornly insisted that he was right, even after seeing the evidence.

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

The sudden noise startled everyone in the room.

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Suddenly, she remembered where she had left her keys.

to make someone feel mildly shocked

The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction.

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

She finished the race surprisingly quickly, beating all her competitors.

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

It's unfair that some students get extra time on exams while others don't.

in a way that lacks justice or equality

She was unfairly passed over for promotion despite her excellent work.

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

It was unfortunate that the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, as many people had been looking forward to it.

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Unfortunately, the flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions, causing inconvenience for the passengers.

not deserving of trust or confidence

The witness proved unreliable in court.

in a way that is not trustworthy enough to be believed or be dependent on

The old printer worked unreliably, often jamming or running out of ink.

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom.

in a manner that reflects intelligence, good judgment, and experience

She nodded wisely, knowing exactly what he meant.