Summit 1B - Unit 8 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Lesson 2 in the Summit 1B coursebook, such as "lenient", "rebellious", "overprotective", etc.

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Summit 1B

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 .
parent [noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: My parent , a loving and supportive figure , always encouraged me to pursue my dreams .
teen [noun]

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

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behavior [noun]

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Ex: I was disappointed by his behavior at the family dinner .
too [adverb]

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

Ex: He was driving too fast down the highway .
strict [adjective]

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

Ex: The strict coach required players to adhere to a rigorous training schedule .
lenient [adjective]

(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others

Ex: Despite the seriousness of the offense , the judge opted for a lenient sentence , considering the defendant 's remorse and efforts towards rehabilitation .
overprotective [adjective]

(of a person) showing too much care or concern for another person, often in a way that is unreasonable

rebellious [adjective]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration , the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies .
spoiled [adjective]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it .
disrespectful [adjective]

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

Ex: The student 's disrespectful attitude towards the teacher resulted in detention .