Four Corners 3 - Unit 7 Lesson A - Part 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 Lesson A - Part 3 in the Four Corners 3 coursebook, such as "maturely", "optimistic", "stubborn", etc.

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Four Corners 3
interesting [adjective]

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

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

in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention

Ex: The experiment had a surprising outcome ; interestingly , plants grew better in low light conditions .
late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .
lucky [adjective]

having or bringing good luck

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

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Ex: Luckily , the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely , and the patient 's recovery went smoothly .
mature [adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature figure was accentuated by the elegant dress she wore , highlighting her curves and sophistication .
maturely [adverb]

in a way that shows a person is a responsible and reasonable adult

Ex: he acted maturely .
nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .
nervously [adverb]

in a way that shows signs of fear, worry, or anxiety

Ex: He checked his phone nervously for updates on the exam results .
optimistic [adjective]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

Ex: Despite the setbacks , he stayed optimistic that things would improve .

in a way that shows hopefulness or confidence about the future or a positive outcome

Ex: He spoke optimistically about finding a solution to the problem .
patient [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .
patiently [adverb]

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

Ex: He patiently listened to every question before responding .
quick [adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .
quickly [adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She responded quickly to the urgent email .
rare [adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare , as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation .
rarely [adverb]

on a very infrequent basis

Ex: It rarely snows in this part of the country .
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 .
reliably [adverb]

in a way that can be trusted to work well or be accurate

Ex: The data was reliably collected and carefully verified .
sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .
sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .
serious [adjective]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

Ex: She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting .
seriously [adverb]

in a solemn or grave manner, not joking or casual

Ex: He nodded seriously before signing the agreement .
similar [adjective]

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

Ex: The two cars had similar features , both having leather seats and a sunroof .
similarly [adverb]

in a way that is almost the same

Ex: The projects were structured similarly to ensure consistency .
strange [adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: It 's strange that he did n't call , he 's usually so punctual .
strangely [adverb]

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

Ex: The plant grew strangely , with vibrant flowers appearing out of season .
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 .
stubbornly [adverb]

In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision

Ex: She stubbornly continued the argument , unwilling to back down .
sudden [adjective]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

Ex: A sudden rainstorm forced them to seek shelter under a tree .
suddenly [adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: It began to rain suddenly while we were playing football .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .
unfair [adjective]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

Ex: Life can be unfair sometimes , giving advantages to some while disadvantaging others .
unfairly [adverb]

in a way that lacks justice or equality

Ex: He felt unfairly criticized for mistakes that were not his fault .
unfortunate [adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: The team 's unfortunate loss in the championship game left the players feeling disappointed after a season of hard work .

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .
unreliable [adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues .
unreliably [adverb]

in a way that is not trustworthy enough to be believed or be dependent on

Ex: The weather forecast predicted unreliably , with frequent changes .
wise [adjective]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow .
wisely [adverb]

in a manner that reflects intelligence, good judgment, and experience

Ex: He smiled wisely and remained silent during the argument .