Unit 2 - Lesson 1

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

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

to make a person feel a little angry

The constant tapping of the pen on the desk annoyed her during the meeting.

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences.

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust.

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.

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams.

to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or speak

The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure in the dark forest petrified the hikers.

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

She tends to worry about upcoming exams.

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.

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.

to fall to the ground rapidly

The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers.

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

It took some time, but I finally got used to waking up early for work.

to gradually familiarize or habituate someone or something to a specific condition, practice, or environment

Daily exposure to loud noises helps accustom my ears to the bustling city life.