Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Culture 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Culture 8 in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "deerstalker", "arrogant", "cynical", etc.

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coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .

hat [noun]

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

Ex: She bought a new hat to add a stylish accessory to her outfit .

deerstalker [noun]

a type of hat with two visors, one in front and one in back, traditionally worn for hunting

Ex: She found an old deerstalker in her grandfather 's wardrobe .

magnifying glass [noun]

a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

Ex: The children were fascinated by the magnifying glass , using it to look at insects in the garden .

pipe [noun]

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to smoke tobacco or other substances

Ex: The old sailor 's pipe was always filled with aromatic tobacco .

personality [noun]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .

arrogant [adjective]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers , leaving her with few friends .

brave [adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters .

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:

confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .

curious [adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .

cynical [adjective]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

Ex: The cynical old man believed that acts of kindness were merely disguised selfishness .

easily [adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: They fixed the car easily .

bored [adjective]

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

Ex:

imaginative [adjective]

displaying or having creativity or originality

Ex: The artist 's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes .

intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .

logical [adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: It 's logical to assume that if you practice regularly , your skills will improve over time .

observant [adjective]

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

Ex: The observant detective spotted a clue that led to the breakthrough in the investigation .

proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .

stubborn [adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables , even after being told they were good for them .

unemotional [adjective]

showing no visible signs of feelings

Ex: The judge remained unemotional while delivering the sentence .

unsympathetic [adjective]

feeling or displaying no compassion

Ex: The teacher was unsympathetic toward students who struggled in class .

vain [adjective]

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

Ex: He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming .

to examine [verb]

to analyze someone or something in detail

Ex: The archaeologist examined the artifacts to learn about the ancient civilization .

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