Unit 1.part 5 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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(adj) - having or showing strong feelings or enthusiasm about something.

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Passionate. She is passionate about helping homeless animals.

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(Adj) - able to accept delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

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Patient . He’s very patient with children and never loses his temper.

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принимать, соглашаться.

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Accept. She didn’t accept his apology.

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(n) - the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves that makes them different from others.

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Personality. She has a friendly and outgoing personality.

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(adj) - expecting that bad things will happen or that the future will be unpleasant.

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Pessimistic. He’s too pessimistic about his chances of success.

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(n) - something that belongs to someone; something a person owns.

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Possession. His most valuable possession is his grandfather’s watch.

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(adj) - used to mean “quite” or “fairly”; to emphasize something but not as strong as “very.”

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Pretty. The exam was pretty easy today.

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(adj) - feeling happy or satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.

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Proud. I’m really proud of my brother for winning the competition.

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(v) - to show that something is true by giving facts or evidence.

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Prove. She proved that she was right with clear evidence.

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(v) - to look after a child until they become an adult.

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Raise. She was raised by her grandparents after her parents died.

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(adj) — preferring to live alone and avoid other people.

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Reclusive. The writer became reclusive and stopped giving interviews.

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(v) - to say that you will not do or accept something.

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Refuse. He refused to answer the question.

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(adj) - making you feel calm and free from stress.

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Relaxing. Listening to soft music is really relaxing after a long day.

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(adj) - someone or something you can trust to work well or do what is expected.

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Reliable. She’s a very reliable friend — she never lets me down.

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(adj) - quiet and not showing emotions or opinions easily.

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Reserved. He’s a reserved person who doesn’t talk much about his feelings.

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(adj) - able to be trusted to do what is right or to take care of something or someone.

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Responsible. She’s responsible for managing the company’s finances.

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(n) - a serious argument between people (especially in a close relationship or group).

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Row. They had a big row about money last night.

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(adj) - making you feel afraid or frightened.

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Scary. The movie was so scary that I couldn’t sleep afterwards.

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(adj) - used before by someone else; not new

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Second-hand . I bought a second-hand bike because it was cheaper.

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(n) - a person whose job is to protect people, property, or buildings.

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Security officer . The security officer checked everyone’s bags at the entrance.