4.02 Inventure, adverbs and adjectives Flashcards
proud in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than other people:
prideful
*prideful snobs
*Some people are so prideful they can’t stand being corrected.
unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people
humble (ant)
arrogant
*I found him arrogant and rude.
has an effect on everyone who is present and makes them want to join in
infectious
- an infectious laugh
- infectious enthusiasm
syn (Contagious )
When a disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or by touching an infected object, or by an infected person coughing, sneezing, etc. near you
highly contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
*The infection is highly contagious, so don’t let anyone else use your towel.
syn (infectious)
- new, original, and clever:
- good at thinking of new, original, and clever ideas
imaginative
- an imaginative new approach
- an imaginative designer
the first person to do something or go somewhere, who shows that it is also possible for other people
(syn) pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/
trailblazer /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zər/
- Orville and Wilbur Wright were aviation trailblazers
(syn) innovative /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/
very new and a big change from other things of its type
groundbreaking
*His latest movie is interesting, but not groundbreaking.
very important in the progress or development of something or someone, because of solving a big problem
breakthrough /ˈbreɪk.θruː/
*A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.
n: an effort or attempt to do something
v: to try to do something
endeavor /enˈdev.ər/
*She put a lot of time and energy into her latest endeavor—writing a novel.
*She endeavors to be a better leader every day.
Patron (syn)
benefactor, Sponsor, Supporter
a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them
compassion
- I was hoping she might show a little compassion.
there is more than enough of it or an extremely large amount of it
in abundance
- Water is one of the few resources that we have in great abundance in this country.
to fund smth
to back smth
* The government refused to back the new initiative.
Be backed
*The new policy is backed by extensive data and expert opinions.
Give energy, encouragement, or inspiration to keep someone motivated
fuel the motivation
*Setting small, achievable goals can fuel your motivation to keep going
to collect money for a specific purpose, usually for a business, project, or cause
raise funding
*The charity is organizing an event to raise funding for cancer research
go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Pushing the limits
- Scientists are pushing the limits of medical technology to find a cure for rare diseases.
Work towards his goals,
Follow his passion
pursue his ambitions
*He quit his stable job to pursue his ambition of launching his own tech startup.
to finally achieve something that one has long aspired to, often after significant effort, dedication, and persistence. It implies turning an ambition or vision into reality
realise a big dream
*They realised their big dream of traveling the world by saving money for years.
Contributing to science
serving science
*The team of biologists is serving science by conducting experiments to develop a new treatment for cancer.
the act of fulfilling desire humans have for knowledge, understanding, and discovery
Satisfy humankind’s constant curiosity
to a large extent or degree
significantly
Considerably, Notably
in a way that causes surprise, shock, or alarm
Startlingly /ˈstɑː.təlɪŋ.li/
-Surprising, Shocking
*startlingly poor results
*The news of her promotion came startlingly fast
ridiculous
Ludicrously /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs.li/
* It’s a beautiful dress, but it’s ludicrously expensive.
in a forceful, intense, or passionate way, often expressing strong emotions or convictions
Vehemently /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/
-Strongly, Passionately
wildly
*She vehemently denied the accusations.
seriously, severely, or solemnly, often used to describe something serious, dangerous, or concerning
Gravely
- gravely ill
*The doctor spoke gravely about the patient’s condition.
in an uncontrolled, extreme, or enthusiastic manner
-Extremely
Wildly
* It was wildly (= very) expensive.
-Exceptionally
extremely, dazzlingly, or obviously. It emphasizes intensity, brightness, or clarity
Blindingly
- blindingly obvious
- The sun was blindingly bright, making it hard to see. (extremely bright)
to an extremely great degree, without limits or end
very or very much
- Endlessly, Boundlessly
Infinitely
- The universe is infinitely vast.
