Summit 1B - Unit 6 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Lesson 2 in the Summit 1B coursebook, such as "affectionate", "gentle", "destructive", 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 .

pet [noun]

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

Ex: John wants to adopt a pet from the animal shelter .

positive [adjective]

achieving success or progress

Ex: Despite initial setbacks , the project eventually had a positive outcome .

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 .

playful [adjective]

cheerful and full of fun, enjoying activities that are light-hearted and amusing

Ex: She has a playful sense of humor , often teasing her friends in good-natured jest .

affectionate [adjective]

expressing love and care

Ex: She appreciated his affectionate nature , feeling loved and cherished in his presence .

gentle [adjective]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

Ex: The gentle teacher encourages students with kindness and encouragement .

good-natured [adjective]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

Ex: The good-natured teacher always found a way to encourage and uplift her students .

low-maintenance [adjective]

(of a person) requiring little care or attention

Ex: She prefers low-maintenance clothing , so she avoids fabrics that wrinkle easily .

loyal [adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: Her loyal dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement and work towards positive change .

devoted [adjective]

expressing much attention and love toward someone or something

Ex: Despite the challenges , she remained devoted to her passion for environmental conservation .

protective [adjective]

(of a thing or type of behavior) appropriate for or intended to defend one against damage or harm

Ex: The protective gear worn by the workers shielded them from potential hazards in the workplace .

negative [adjective]

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

Ex: The test result came back negative , which was a relief .

high-strung [adjective]

easily upset or nervous, especially due to being too sensitive or emotional

Ex: He 's very high-strung , so we try to avoid surprising him with sudden changes .

excitable [adjective]

likely to show intense happiness and enthusiasm when experiencing something new or interesting

Ex: His excitable nature caused him to react impulsively to any surprising or thrilling news .

costly [adjective]

costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay

Ex: The medical treatment for his condition was extremely costly , but necessary .

destructive [adjective]

causing a lot of damage or harm

Ex: The destructive force of the earthquake toppled buildings and infrastructure .

filthy [adjective]

very dirty, especially because of being covered with dirt, dust, or harmful substances

Ex: The neglected alleyway was littered with garbage , making it look filthy and unsanitary .

high-maintenance [adjective]

requiring a lot of time, effort, or care; mostly due to being difficult to please

Ex: He has a high-maintenance lifestyle , always demanding the best in everything .

aggressive [adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .

Summit 1B
Unit 6 - Preview	Unit 6 - Lesson 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 7 - Lesson 1
Unit 7 - Lesson 4	Unit 8 - Lesson 2	Unit 8 - Lesson 3	Unit 9 - Lesson 1
Unit 9 - Lesson 3	Unit 10 - Preview	Unit 10 - Lesson 1	Unit 10 - Lesson 4