The Last Word (Unit 1)

extremely busy and chaotic

The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching.

(of people) easily affected by or tend to express strong feelings and emotions

She is an emotional person, often shedding tears of joy or sadness during heartfelt moments.

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

She tends to make a fuss about minor issues, which can be quite exhausting.

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

The surgeon made an incision through the abdomen to access the gut during the intestinal surgery.

to remove or clear something by using a strong burst of air or wind

He used a leaf blower to blow the fallen leaves away from the driveway.

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

She was thrilled to bits when she found out she got the job.

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

An old friend might well be able to get through to her and help her.

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Don't be such a couch potato; get up and go for a walk!

to cause irritation or annoyance to someone

The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me.

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness.

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

His curiosity led him to explore the old library, hoping to uncover forgotten stories.

the act of supporting and giving someone confidence to do something

The encouragement from her mentor gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

His face turned red with fury after hearing the unfair accusation.

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Her voice trembled with indignation at the unfair accusation.

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

The long wait at the doctor's office was a source of irritation for all the patients.

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

Despite winning the award, she showed great modesty in her acceptance speech.

a comforting action or statement made to someone to ease their worries, uncertainties, or anxieties about something

She gave him some reassurance that everything would be okay after the stressful meeting.

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty.

the act of bragging or expressing excessive pride or self-importance about oneself, one's achievements, possessions, or status

His boastfulness was off-putting, as he constantly bragged about his accomplishments.

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

Her face showed clear disappointment when she didn’t get the promotion she had worked so hard for.

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

She wrote a letter of gratitude to her teacher for the extra support.

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

His tone was full of sarcasm when he complimented her cooking skills, knowing she had burned dinner.

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

She felt a sense of relief when she heard the good news.

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Her face showed pure astonishment when she heard the news of her promotion.

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

The children’s laughter filled the house with delight.

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Is he going to study integrals?Pull the other one, it's got bells on—he can't even do basic multiplication.

to no longer be alive

Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week.