Summit 1A - Unit 1 - Lesson 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Lesson 4 in the Summit 1A coursebook, such as "careless", "hopeful", "powerful", etc.

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careful

[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: We have to be careful not to overwater the plants .

careless

[Adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: The careless driver ran a red light .

hopeful

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The hopeful politician delivered a speech brimming with optimism , inspiring the nation to work for a better future .

hopeless

[Adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: Despite their best efforts , they found themselves in a hopeless financial situation due to mounting debts .

meaningful

[Adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: The workshop provided participants with meaningful insights into effective communication .

meaningless

[Adjective]

lacking any significance, value, or purpose

Ex: The meeting turned out to be meaningless, with no real outcomes .

painful

[Adjective]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: Her painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .

painless

[Adjective]

not involving any pain or discomfort

Ex: The process was designed to be as painless as possible for the patient .

powerful

[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .

powerless

[Adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The minority group was often made to feel powerless in society .

purposeful

[Adjective]

having a clear aim or intention

Ex: The architect designed the building with purposeful attention to detail , emphasizing both form and function .

purposeless

[Adjective]

lacking a meaningful aim

Ex: The purposeless nature of the task made it hard to stay motivated.

useful

[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .

useless

[Adjective]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

Ex: His advice turned out to be useless and did n't solve the problem .

restful

[Adjective]

creating a feeling of relief and calmness both physically and mentally

Ex: A restful night 's sleep is essential for good health .

restless

[Adjective]

feeling uneasy or nervous

Ex: The hot and humid weather made everyone feel restless and uncomfortable .

helpful

[Adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .

helpless

[Adjective]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

Ex: He was rendered helpless by the illness , unable to perform even simple tasks .

pitiful

[Adjective]

deserving of sympathy or disappointment due to being in a poor and unsatisfactory condition

Ex: The house was in a pitiful condition , with broken windows and overgrown weeds everywhere .

pitiless

[Adjective]

having no sense of mercy

Ex: They endured the pitiless cold without shelter or food.

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Summit 1A - Unit 1 - Lesson 4