Unit 1

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

He's a good-looking fellow with a charming smile that brightens up his face.

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

She's a hardworking student, consistently dedicating herself to her studies.

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

She noticed the tread on her tires was worn down and decided it was time for a replacement.

being by oneself

She was alone on the stage during her performance.

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.

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

He always looks well-dressed, whether in casual wear or a formal suit.

having a very pleasant flavor

For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese.

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.

to a large extent or degree

She's much happier now.

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds.

the thin, long hand on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

She is reliant on her parents for financial support while studying.

not extending far upward

A low hedge bordered the pathway.

having a quality that is satisfying

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads.

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office.

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

fully-grown and physically developed

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

to surprise or shock someone, often by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to react

The unexpected news of her promotion stunned her into silence.

having many clouds up in the sky

I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy.

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

He made a smoothie with fresh bananas and blueberries.

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

The crowd erupted in cheers as the home team scored the first goal of the match.

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

The city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere made it a melting pot of diverse cultures.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

He asked me to return his call later.

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

The spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños added a kick to the chips.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

The well-behaved children sat quietly during the storytime session at the library.

designed and constructed with good quality, material, and care

The shoes were well-made, with sturdy stitching and durable leather.

having never been used or worn before

He proudly displayed his brand-new bicycle, still shiny and untouched.

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

The middle-aged man enjoyed his evening walks in the park.

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

After her internship, they offered her a full-time position.

easily annoyed and quick to anger

He was known for his bad-tempered demeanor, often snapping at those around him.

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

She felt homesick after spending only a week away at college.

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.

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

She noticed the tread on her tires was worn down and decided it was time for a replacement.

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

to impress or surprise someone very much

The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.

to impress or surprise someone very much

The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.

to feel less worried or stressed

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

to feel less worried or stressed

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

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.

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.

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.

to cause a person to become extremely tired

The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.

to cause a person to become extremely tired

The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office.

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office.

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

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

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself.

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

She's so moody lately, swinging between happiness and sadness from one moment to the next.

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need.

full of happiness and positivity

Despite the rainy weather, she remained cheerful throughout the day.

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

She’s very easy-going and never gets stressed over small problems.

talking a great deal

Even though he's talkative, he knows when to stay quiet.

not properly organized or cared for

His desk was untidy, with papers scattered everywhere.

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

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

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.

to set something aside and keep it for future use

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

The impatient driver honked their horn repeatedly in traffic.

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events.

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.

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

She has a sensitive nature, always attuned to the feelings of those around her.

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

I like to sit in my cozy armchair with a good book.

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

She baked a batch of homemade cookies for the bake sale.