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 scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings .

personality

[noun]

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

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .

trait

[noun]

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

Ex: His sense of humor was a trait that made him beloved by his friends .

easygoing

[Adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .

hardworking

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.

considerate

[Adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Ex: In a considerate act of kindness , the student shared his notes with a classmate who had missed a lecture due to illness .

modest

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He gave a modest reply when asked about his success .

outgoing

[Adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .

trustworthy

[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: The trustworthy organization prioritizes transparency and accountability in its operations .

serious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: They seem serious, let 's ask if something is wrong .

talkative

[Adjective]

talking a great deal

Ex: She 's the most talkative person in our group ; she always keeps us entertained .

polite

[Adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The students were polite and listened attentively to their teacher .

impolite

[Adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The teenager was impolite and did not listen to his parents .

punctual

[Adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: They expect their employees to be punctual every morning .

rude

[Adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: She 's rude and never says please or thank you .

friendly

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .

unfriendly

[Adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: The unfriendly store clerk did n't smile or greet the customers .

nice

[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: He drives a nice car that always turns heads on the road .

liberal

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's liberal policies on healthcare and education aim to provide broader access to services for all citizens .

conservative

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company adopted a conservative approach to risk management .

interesting

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .

intelligent

[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .

independent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .

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