Unit 7

a polite word used when making a request

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

The clever detective quickly solved the mystery using his sharp wit and deductive reasoning.

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

He is an intelligent critic who always provides insightful feedback.

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

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

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

He does crazy things like swimming in the lake in the middle of winter.

pleased about something

She was glad to hear the news of her friend's success.

above average in amount or size

The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna.

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

He was in an awful mood because he lost his wallet.

widely recognized or acknowledged

The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies.

conforming to a standard or expected condition

It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.

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

The long lecture bored the students.

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights.

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Anna is so rude, she always interrupts when others are speaking.

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

Don't be stupid, the answer is right in front of you.

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

He had a dirty face after playing in the mud.

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

She felt miserable after failing the exam.

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

He had a slow computer that took a long time to start up.

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day.

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

"Happy"" is a synonym for "joyful."

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

"Day" and "night" are classic antonyms, contrasting the two times of day.

to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid

The loud thunder scared the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

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

not commonly happening or done

His quiet behavior at the party was unusual.

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice.

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

emotionally feeling good or glad

He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.

to love and respect someone very much

She adores her grandmother for her wisdom and kindness.

very beautiful or attractive

He had a lovely singing voice that captivated the audience.

exceptionally large in degree or amount

The storm caused a great deal of damage to the coastal town.

to cause extreme fear in someone

The sight of the enormous spider lurking in the corner terrified the arachnophobe.

very great and pleasant

It's a wonderful day outside, with sunny skies and a gentle breeze.

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

She's afraid of spiders.

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

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.

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister.

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

The exotic animals at the zoo fascinate the children, sparking their curiosity.

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

She enjoys listening to classical music while working.

(of a photograph or video) appearing blurry or unclear, often due to incorrect camera settings or improper focusing

The picture was out of focus, so I had to retake it.

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

having very little or no light

He walked down the dark alley, looking over his shoulder.

providing pleasure and enjoyment

The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients.

extremely unpleasant or bad

Her horrible headache prevented her from concentrating on her work.