Unit 5 - Lesson 1

inconsiderate

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/ɪn.kən.sɪ.dɜ.rət/ or /in.kēn.si.dē.rēt/

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(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

polite

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/pə.laɪt/ or /pē.lait/

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showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

impolite

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/ɪm.pə.laɪt/ or /im.pē.lait/

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having bad manners or behavior

proper

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/prɑ.pɜr/ or /praa.pēr/

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suitable or appropriate for the situation

improper

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/ɪm.prɑ.pɜr/ or /im.praa.pēr/

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unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

respectful

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/rɪs.pɛkt.fəl/ or /ris.pekt.fēl/

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treating others with politeness, consideration, and dignity

disrespectful

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/dɪs.rɪs.pɛkt.fəl/ or /dis.ris.pekt.fēl/

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behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing

responsible

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/ris.pɑn.sə.bəl/ or /ris.paan.sē.bēl/

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(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

irresponsible

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/ɪr.ris.pɑn.sə.bəl/ or /ir.ris.paan.sē.bēl/

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neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others