Unit 1 Flashcards
modest (adj)
2.2
observing the proprieties of dress and behavior;
decent
stingy (adj)
2.2
not generous or liberal : sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending
someone who doesn’t like giving or spending money
unreliable (adj)
4.3
not reliable : undependable, untrustworthy
a person who doesnt do what she or he promised
stubborn (adj)
2.1
performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner
ex.: stubborn effort
encouraging (adj)
4.2
giving hope or promise
ex.: encouraging news
unpredictable (adj)
5.3
not able to be known or declared in advance
ex.: unpredictable weather
brag (n)
arrogant talk or manner
ex. : 1. Always bragging about his success.
es. : 2. My dad likes to brag when he catches a big fish.
accomplishment (n)
4.3
achivement
annoy (v)
2.1
to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
ex.: annoyed the neighbors with their loud arguments
upset (v)
2.1
to trouble mentally or emotionally : disturb the poise of
ex.: the news upset me