Feeling "Accepted" - Flashcard Set (with images)
Accepted
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: to allow (someone) to join a club, to attend a school, etc.
The club accepted her as a member but rejected her sister.
She was accepted at/by Georgetown University.
: to regard (someone) as belonging to a group
She felt that her in-laws had never really accepted her (as a member of the family).
She doesn’t yet feel accepted (by her in-laws).
The new family was quickly accepted into the community.
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Invited
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: to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
He invited a few friends (to come) over to his house after work.
She invited them (to go) out to dinner.
I visited their house once, but they’ve never invited me back.
I’m planning to invite them for the weekend.
Aren’t you going to invite me in for a coffee?
The event is limited to invited guests.
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Attractive
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: having a pleasing appearance
An attractive flower arrangement
He has an attractive [=charming] smile.
: having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
: good-looking
An attractive woman greeted us at the door.
I’ve never really found him attractive. [=I have never been attracted to him]
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Loved
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: a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person
Motherly/maternal love
Fatherly/paternal love
Brotherly/sisterly love
Children need unconditional love from their parents.
No one could doubt her love for her family.
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Beloved
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: very much loved
: dearly loved
My own beloved grandmother
He is a beloved public figure.
An actor beloved by/of millions of fans
One of the city’s most beloved buildings
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Honored
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: existing and respected for a long time
Time-honored traditions/institutions
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Popular
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: liked or enjoyed by many people
They have names that were popular a century ago.
He is a popular guy in school.
A popular actor
Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.
This is our most popular [=best-selling] brand of sneaker.
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Cooperative
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: willing to be helpful by doing what someone wants or asks for
Cooperative children
The witness was very cooperative.
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Respected
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: admired by many people
She is a highly respected professor.
He is one of the most respected people in the film industry.
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Validated
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: to show that someone’s feelings, opinions, etc., are fair and reasonable
The decline in sales only validated our concerns.
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Valued
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: to think that (someone or something) is important or useful
She values the time she spends with her family.
He values her advice/opinions.
The items/objects are highly valued by collectors.
The herbs are valued for their medicinal properties.
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Helpful
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: making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc. : giving help
A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
She offered us helpful [=useful] suggestions.
A helpful hint
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Constructive
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: helping to develop or improve something : helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
I tried to offer constructive criticism/suggestions/comments.
Your feedback was not very constructive.
The program helps people recently released from prison figure out how they can play a constructive role in society.
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In Demand
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: needed or wanted by many people
Tickets for her concerts are always in great demand.
Good plumbers are in demand in our town.
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Admired
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: to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)
I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis.
We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage.
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Esteemed
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: respect and affection
She has won esteem for her work with cancer patients.
His movies have always enjoyed critical esteem. [=have always been praised by critics]
Please accept this gift as a token of my esteem. [=as a sign of my affection and respect]
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Important
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: having power, authority, or influence
He’s one of the most important scholars in his field.
an important artist
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Cherished
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: to feel or show great love for (someone or something)
She cherishes her friends/family.
A book cherished by many
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Precious
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: greatly loved, valued, or important
Precious memories
The family’s most precious moments
A very precious [=dear] friend
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Appreciated
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: to be grateful for (something)
I really appreciated the information you gave me.
I don’t appreciate being ignored. [=I do not like to be ignored]
Your help the other day was greatly appreciated.
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Favored
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: given special advantages over others
She enjoys a favored position in the company.
: preferred over others
A favored location
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Beautiful
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: having beauty: such as
: very attractive in a physical way
A beautiful young woman/child
You have the most beautiful smile/eyes.
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Interesting
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: attracting your attention and making you want to learn more about something or to be involved in something : not dull or boring
This is one of the most interesting books I’ve read all year.
It will be interesting to see how she decides to spend the money.
This building has an interesting history.
I don’t find politics very interesting.
I found it interesting to learn that she had once lived in California.
Most of what he said wasn’t interesting to me.
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Needed
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:used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something — followed by to + verb
I need you to tell me the truth. [=you have to tell me the truth]
We need you to be well-rested for the game tomorrow.
We need you to answer a few questions.
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Wanted
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: to wish or demand to see or talk to (someone)
Tell him that the teacher wants him.
The police want him for questioning.
You’re wanted on the phone. [=someone wants to speak to you on the phone]
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