Summit 1A - Unit 2 - Lesson 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 4 in the Summit 1A coursebook, such as "entertain", "pleasing", "soothe", etc.

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Summit 1A

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing .
entertaining [adjective]

providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

Ex: We spent the evening playing board games , finding them surprisingly entertaining and a great way to connect with friends .
entertained [adjective]

experiencing enjoyment, typically through pleasant distractions

Ex: The comedian 's humor left us all feeling entertained and cheerful .

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

to find something attractive enough to want to know about it more or keep doing it

Ex: The intriguing plot of the novel interested him enough to read it in one sitting .
interesting [adjective]

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

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

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client .
pleasing [adjective]

providing a sense of satisfaction or reward

Ex: Seeing the children ’s delighted faces was a pleasing reward for the volunteers .
pleased [adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .
to relax [verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: On Sundays , I usually relax and do nothing .
relaxing [adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

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relaxed [adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: The serene beach and gentle waves made her feel relaxed and carefree .

to reduce the severity of a pain

Ex: He applied aloe vera to soothe the sunburn on his skin .
soothing [adjective]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

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to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

Ex: The new advertising campaign was crafted to stimulate consumer interest and boost sales .
stimulating [adjective]

causing senses or actions to become more active or alert

Ex: The aroma of fresh coffee was surprisingly stimulating .
stimulated [adjective]

getting emotionally awakened

Ex: The caffeine in the coffee left her feeling stimulated and awake .

to make someone feel mildly shocked

Ex: The sudden appearance of a familiar face in the crowd managed to surprise me .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .
surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .
to touch [verb]

to be impressed emotionally

Ex: He was touched by the kindness of strangers who helped him when he was lost .
touching [adjective]

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

Ex: The reunion between the lost dog and its owner was truly touching .
touched [adjective]

deeply moved or emotionally affected by something, often in a positive or sentimental way

Ex:

to cause emotional distress or unease in someone

Ex: The loud noises trouble her when she 's trying to focus .
troubling [adjective]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

Ex: The troubling lack of progress in the investigation left the family frustrated and anxious .
troubled [adjective]

(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

Ex: The troubled expression on her face revealed her inner turmoil .
to amaze [verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers .
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .
amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .
to annoy [verb]

to make a person feel a little angry

Ex: The ongoing noise is annoying her .
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
to bore [verb]

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

Ex: The monotonous presentation is boring the audience .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

Ex: The news of his illness deeply depressed his family .
depressing [adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing sight of abandoned buildings in the city painted a bleak picture of urban decay .
depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

Ex: Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her .
disappointing [adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Receiving a disappointing grade on the exam was a blow to her confidence .
disappointed [adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .