Unit 3 - Lesson 2

moving

Adjective

/mu.vɪng/ or /moo.ving/

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causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

readable

Adjective

/ri.də.bəl/ or /ri.dē.bēl/

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ə

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ə

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easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

one-dimensional

Adjective

/wˈʌndɪmˈɛnʃənəl/

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existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

hooked

Adjective

/hʊkt/ or /hookt/

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h

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ʊ

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t

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addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

appreciated

Adjective

/əp.ri.ʃieɪ.tɪd/ or /ēp.ri.shiei.tid/

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ə

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p

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ʃ

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ieɪ

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having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

involved

Adjective

/ɪn.vɑlvd/ or /in.vaalvd/

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ɪ

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ɑ

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actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

weather-beaten

Adjective

/wˈɛðɚbˈiːʔn̩/

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worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

farseeing

Adjective

/fɑ:r.siɪng/ or /faar.siing/

f

f

a

ɑ:

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r

s

s

eei

i:ɪ

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able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

hell-raiser

noun

/hˈɛlɹˈeɪzɚ/

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a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

maverick

noun

/mæ.vɜ.rɪk/ or /mā.vē.rik/

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m

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æ

v

v

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ɜ

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ɪ

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an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

self-conscious

Adjective

/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnʃəs/

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(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being

washed-out

Adjective

/wˈɑːʃtˈaʊt/

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faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

fast-moving

Adjective

/fˈæstmˈuːvɪŋ/

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developing, moving, or changing with high speed

hotheaded

Adjective

/hɑ:t.hɛ.dɪd/ or /haat.he.did/

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ɑ:

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ɛ

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quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

open-minded

Adjective

/ˈoʊpənmˈaɪndᵻd/

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ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

freethinking

Adjective

/fri:.θɪn.kɪng/ or /fri.thin.king/

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r

ee

i:

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θ

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forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

fun-loving

Adjective

/fˈʌnlˈʌvɪŋ/

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describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

single-minded

Adjective

/sˈɪŋɡəlmˈaɪndᵻd/

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focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

thick-skinned

Adjective

/θˈɪkskˈɪnd/

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not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

kind-hearted

Adjective

/kˈaɪndhˈɑːɹɾᵻd/

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having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

standoffish

Adjective

/stæn.dɔ.fɪʃ/ or /stān.daw.fish/

s

s

t

t

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n

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o

ɔ

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ʃ

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reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness