Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary.

the lady you are officially married to

As a devoted wife, she takes care of the household chores and ensures a comfortable home for her family.

the man you are officially married to

As a loving husband, he surprises his wife with romantic gestures on special occasions.

the daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship

She and her stepsister became best friends, sharing secrets and dreams.

a brother that shares only one biological parent with one

My half-brotherand I share the same father, but we grew up in different households.

one's brother or sister

She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day.

someone with whom one works

My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

the perfect romantic partner for a person

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

My close friend and I have known each other since childhood, and we share countless memories that always make me smile.

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries.

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood.

to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar

We bumped into each other at the coffee shop, and it was a pleasant surprise.

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

Her cheerful demeanor gave me the impression that she was always happy.

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform.

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

Don't judge a book by its cover; she may seem reserved, but she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share.

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

To save your document, simply click the "Save" option.

to send and receive messages on an online platform

She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

During lunch, the coworkers gossiped about a colleague's sudden resignation, speculating about the reasons behind it.

brief and polite conversation about random subjects, often in a social setting

During the reception, they engaged in small talk about the weather and local events.

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

People commonly greet each other with a friendly "hello" or a warm smile.

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day.

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech.

to express thoughts freely and confidently

Employees need to speak up if they witness unethical behavior.

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement.

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

She stumbled over the uneven sidewalk and nearly fell face-first.

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

She enjoys engaging in intellectual debates with her colleagues.

the ability to reason, understand, and learn, often associated with intelligence or mental capacity

Her sharp intellect made her a great problem-solver.

involving artists or their work

The artistic expression of the painting captured the beauty of nature.