Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1E in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "worrying", "relieved", "satisfying", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .
exhausting [adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

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

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .
worrying [adjective]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

Ex: The worrying trend of declining academic performance among students raised concerns among educators .
disgusted [adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .
relieved [adjective]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

Ex:
satisfied [adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: She was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting , as her concerns were addressed .
satisfying [adjective]

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

Ex: Finishing a good book can leave you with a satisfying sense of closure .
surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

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

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

Ex:
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

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

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

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

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .
shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .
shocking [adjective]

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

Ex: The jury 's verdict was both unexpected and shocking .
confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .
confusing [adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: His explanation of the scientific theory was confusing , leaving the students with more questions than answers .
embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .
embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .
tired [adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .
tiring [adjective]

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: Working long hours on the project proved to be tiring but rewarding .
interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
interesting [adjective]

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

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