Face2Face Intermediate "Unit 8 - 8C" Vocabulary

conscious

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having awareness of one's surroundings

aware cognizant mindful sensible

unconscious

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The detective remained conscious of the subtle clues in the crime scene, piecing together the evidence.

The lifeguard stayed conscious of the swimmers in the pool, ready to respond to any emergencies.

to estimate

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to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

aware cognizant mindful sensible

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transitive

to harm

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to physically hurt someone or damage something

aware cognizant mindful sensible

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lifeguard

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someone who is employed at a beach or swimming pool to keep watch and save swimmers from drowning

aware cognizant mindful sensible

Who is a "lifeguard"?

A lifeguard is a person who is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers, surfers, or people in water areas, such as pools or beaches. They are trained to recognize potential dangers and respond to emergencies, such as rescuing someone who is drowning or injured. Lifeguards are skilled in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques. Their primary job is to monitor the water, enforce safety rules, and provide assistance when needed to prevent accidents and protect people's well-being. They play a vital role in maintaining a safe environment for everyone enjoying the water.

to attach

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to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

aware cognizant mindful sensible

detach

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believable

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having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

aware cognizant mindful sensible

incredible

patient

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able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

aware cognizant mindful sensible

impatient

selfish

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always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

aware cognizant mindful sensible

unselfish

honest

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telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

aware cognizant mindful sensible

dishonest

considerate

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thoughtful of others and their feelings

aware cognizant mindful sensible

inconsiderate

polite

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showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

aware cognizant mindful sensible

impolite

regular

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following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

aware cognizant mindful sensible

reliable

Adjective

/ɹiˈɫaɪəbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəbəɫ/

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

aware cognizant mindful sensible

unreliable

loyal

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

aware cognizant mindful sensible

disloyal

mature

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fully-grown and physically developed

aware cognizant mindful sensible

immature

ambitious

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trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

aware cognizant mindful sensible

unambitious

formal

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suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

aware cognizant mindful sensible

informal

similar

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(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

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dissimilar

sensitive

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capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

aware cognizant mindful sensible

insensitive

helpful

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

aware cognizant mindful sensible

unhelpful

to underestimate

Verb

/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

aware cognizant mindful sensible

Grammatical Information:

transitive

over-optimistic

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɚɹˌɑːptɪmˈɪstɪk/

(of a person) being unreasonably confident or hopeful that something will succeed or happen

aware cognizant mindful sensible

hopeful

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

aware cognizant mindful sensible

harmless

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causing no danger or damage

aware cognizant mindful sensible

harmful

organized

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(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

aware cognizant mindful sensible

disorganized

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