Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8E in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "tasteless", "greenish", "economical", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
helpful [adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .
hopeful [adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The therapist encouraged the patient to remain hopeful , reminding them that progress takes time .
tasteless [adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: He found the tasteless protein shake to be difficult to drink without gagging .
careless [adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He was so careless with his words , often saying things without thinking .
foolish [adjective]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

Ex: His foolish attempt to fix the car without experience resulted in damage .
drinkable [adjective]

(of a drink) suitable or safe for consuming

Ex: The label on the bottle indicates that the contents are drinkable and free from contaminants .
reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .
snowy [adjective]

‌(of a period of time or weather) having or bringing snow

Ex: The forecast warns of a snowy week ahead , so residents should be careful on the roads .
lucky [adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He 's a lucky guy to have such an understanding partner .
weakly [adverb]

in a physically feeble manner

Ex:
friendly [adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
suspicious [adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .
economical [adjective]

using resources wisely and efficiently and minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses

Ex: The company 's shift to more economical practices resulted in increased profits .
national [adjective]

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

Ex: National security measures aim to protect the country from external threats .

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies .
fury [noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

Ex: His fury was uncontrollable when he discovered the betrayal .
coward [noun]

a person who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging

Ex: The soldier was labeled a coward for deserting his post during the war .
pain [noun]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

Ex: The dentist gave me medicine to ease the pain .
peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .
self [noun]

the overall identity or essence of a person, including the unique combination of traits that makes someone who they are

Ex: Her sense of self was influenced by her cultural background .