Module 1 Flashcards
Vocabulary
1.To be in someone’s shoes
To be in a person’s position
- When a friend tells me about their problems, I try to be in their shoes before making negative remarks.
2.To criticize
To express what you don’t like or think about something.
- When someone criticizes my work, I try to understand their point of view without getting emotionally attached to what they said.
3.awareness
Consciousness, knowing something.
- A marketing campaign to increase brand awareness/
To be where I am today, I had to raise my awareness about the life I wanted to live.
- self-aware
Conscious of yourself.
- She was sufficiently self-aware to recognize her problems/ I am self-aware of my flaws, and I try to work on them as much as possible.
- to distinguish
To tell the difference.
- At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? / When going through a hard time, it may be difficult to distinguish between what is within your control and what is not, but it’s important to focus on the things you can change and let go of what you cannot.
- Relentless
Not stopping or not getting less strong.
- Her relentless pursuit of perfection / I like to say that my relentless pursuit got me to where I am today.
- empathetic
A person who understands people’s feelings.
- A kind and empathetic friend. / A good therapist needs to be empathetic to their patient’s needs.
- fulfilling
Something that makes you feel satisfied and useful is…
- Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling. / I fill fulfilled working as a teacher. Working as a teacher is a fulfilling experience.
- impactful
Something that impact is…
- It was a hugely impactful advertising campaign. /
Politicians typically make impactful speeches during political campaigns.
- to be able to
Can, have the ability to…
- Further, your designer may be able to special order pieces in a way you wouldn’t be able to. / With hard work and dedication, you will be able to achieve fluency.
- goodwill
An attitude of helping and being friendly toward people.
11. Every month, I donate a portion of my profits to goodwill organizations. / Given goodwill on both sides, I am sure we can reach an agreement.
- to put the blame on
To say someone is responsible for something.
12. It’s not fair to always put the blame on someone else for your mistakes. / Why we put the blame on others?
- behavior
The way you do things, your attitude.
13. Children’s behavior can improve if you patiently teach them so. /
- noticeable
Something that you can notice is…easy to see.
14. The difference in my neighbor’s appearance after losing weight was noticeable to everyone. / There is the noticeable difference between the two brands.
- overwhelming
Very strong, something that is very powerful.
15. Living abroad can sometimes be an overwhelming experience, especially if you are all alone. The evidence against him was overwhelming.
- handle
To manage.
16. It’s important to learn how to handle stress in a healthy way. / She’s very good at handling her patients. / A new man was appointed to handle the crises.
- traits
Characteristics.
17. She shares several character traits with her father.
- Beware
A word you use to tell someone to be careful, warm them, or give them a warning.
18. Beware of strangers offering you gifts or asking for personal information. / Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.
- Slow down
To reduce.
19. It’s important to slow down and take a break when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
- Open-minded
A person who listens and accepts different ideas.
20. Having an open-minded attitude can lead to new ideas and opportunities. /
I encourage the children to be open-minded about new ideas and experiences.
- Speak our mind
To speak your real opinion, what you want to say.
21. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind and express your opinions. / He’s certainly not afraid to speak his mind.
