Summit 1A - Unit 1 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Lesson 1 in the Summit 1A coursebook, such as "friendly", "rude", "punctual", etc.

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to describe [verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

personality [noun]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .

trait [noun]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business .

easygoing [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves .

hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex:

considerate [adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Ex:

modest [adjective]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research , attributing it to collaboration and teamwork .

outgoing [adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood , the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block .

trustworthy [adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: Despite challenges , the trustworthy employee consistently delivers high-quality work .

serious [adjective]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

Ex: She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting .

talkative [adjective]

talking a great deal

Ex: My brother is so talkative that he can keep a conversation going for hours .

polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .

impolite [adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The actor was impolite and refused to sign autographs for his fans .

punctual [adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: Being punctual shows respect for others ' time .

rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .

friendly [adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .

unfriendly [adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: The hotel staff were unfriendly and not very helpful .

nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .

liberal [adjective]

willing to accept, respect, and understand different behaviors, beliefs, opinions, etc.

Ex: His liberal interpretation of the law allowed for more flexibility in its application .

conservative [adjective]

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

Ex: The conservative religious group opposed any changes to their traditional practices or doctrines .

interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .

intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .

independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

Summit 1A
Unit 1 - Lesson 1	Unit 1 - Lesson 4	Unit 2 - Preview	Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Lesson 4	Unit 3 - Preview	Unit 3 - Lesson 1
Unit 4 - Preview	Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 4	Unit 5 - Preview
Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 4