(Unit 3 Lesson 1) Is sport always fun?

Question 1

self-discipline [noun]

Answer 1

the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses:

e.g. his observance of his diet was a show of tremendous willpower and self-discipline

Question 2

unwind [verb]

Answer 2

relax after a period of work or tension:

e.g. the Grand Hotel is a superb place to unwind

Question 3

appreciate [verb]

Answer 3

1. recognize the full worth of:
   e. g. she feels that he does not appreciate her
2. be grateful for (something):
   e. g. I’d appreciate any information you could give me

Question 4

distress [noun]

Answer 4

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain:

e. g. to his distress he saw that she was trembling
e. g. her fingers flew to her throat in distress

Question 5

torment [noun]

Answer 5

severe physical or mental suffering:

e.g. their deaths have left both families in torment

Question 6

immense [adj.]

Answer 6

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree:

e. g. the cost of restoration has been immense
e. g. a factor of immense importance

Question 7

nimble [adj.]

Answer 7

quick and light in movement or action; agile:

e.g. with a deft motion of her nimble fingers