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Which adjective best describes someone who consistently achieves their goals despite facing obstacles?
Which adjective best describes someone who consistently achieves their goals despite facing obstacles?
- Offended
- Tense
- Anxious
- Determined (correct)
What does it mean when someone is described as 'strong-willed'?
What does it mean when someone is described as 'strong-willed'?
- They are physically powerful.
- They are often anxious and uncertain.
- They are easily influenced by others.
- They have a firm resolve and determination. (correct)
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'sympathetic'?
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'sympathetic'?
- Terrified
- Understanding (correct)
- Offended
- Tense
If someone is 'petrified,' what are they feeling?
If someone is 'petrified,' what are they feeling?
Which phrasal verb means to 'experiment with' or 'test' something?
Which phrasal verb means to 'experiment with' or 'test' something?
Which phrasal verb means to postpone or delay something?
Which phrasal verb means to postpone or delay something?
What does 'get the message across' mean?
What does 'get the message across' mean?
Which phrasal verb suggests that something is increasing in quantity or impact?
Which phrasal verb suggests that something is increasing in quantity or impact?
Which of the following best describes the feeling of someone who is 'relieved'?
Which of the following best describes the feeling of someone who is 'relieved'?
What does the phrasal verb 'miss out' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'miss out' imply?
Flashcards
Sympathetic
Sympathetic
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for someone's suffering.
Anxious
Anxious
Feeling or showing nervousness, worry, or unease.
Thrilled
Thrilled
Extremely pleased and excited.
Understanding
Understanding
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Delighted
Delighted
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Offended
Offended
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Insulted
Insulted
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Terrified
Terrified
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Miss out
Miss out
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Get the message across
Get the message across
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Study Notes
- Personality adjectives describe an individual's character or emotional state.
- Examples of personality adjectives include:
- Determined: Showing resolve or a firm decision.
- Moved: Experiencing strong emotion, often of sadness or sympathy.
- Petrified: Extremely frightened or paralyzed with fear.
- Relieved: Experiencing a sense of reassurance and relaxation after stress.
- Sympathetic: Feeling, showing, or expressing compassion.
- Tense: Strained or anxious.
- Strong-willed: Determined to do as one wants.
- Anxious: Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.
- Thrilled: Experiencing a feeling of excitement and pleasure.
- Understanding: Having or showing compassion.
- Delighted: Feeling or expressing great pleasure.
- Offended: Annoyed or resentful as a result of a perceived insult.
- Insulted: Feeling or showing anger because of rude behaviour.
- Terrified: Extremely frightened.
Phrasal Verbs Related to Senses and Actions
- Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a preposition or adverb, creating a new meaning.
- Examples of phrasal verbs:
- Miss out: Fail to take advantage of something.
- Get the message across: Successfully communicate something.
- Give up: Stop trying.
- Put off: Postpone or delay.
- Add to: Increase or contribute to.
- Take off: Remove or depart.
- Try out: Test or experiment with.
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