[Vocabulary] -ing and -ed adjectives Flashcards
The book about world history made me think a lot. It was really th_-_.
The book about world history made me think a lot. It was really thought-provoking.
/ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/ - the stress is on ‘thought’
It’s c_ (= makes me worried) that many people today believe stories without checking if they’re true.
It’s concerning that many people today believe stories without checking if they’re true.
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
It’s a_ (makes me REALLY worried) how fast the ice in the North Pole is melting.
It’s alarming how fast the ice in the North Pole is melting.
/əˈlɑːmɪŋ/
Finishing a really important project is such a s_ feeling. (= приносящий удовлетоворение)
Finishing a really important project is such a satisfying feeling.
/ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
I think it’s d_ (физически отвратительно) when people throw trash on the ground.
I think it’s disgusting when people throw trash on the ground.
/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
It’s i_ (= makes me incredibly angry) when someone talks loudly during a movie in the cinema.
It’s infuriating when someone talks loudly during a movie in the cinema.
/ɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪŋ/
The cover of the book was bright and cheerful, but its story was sad. It was a bit m_ (= вводит в заблуждение).
The cover of the book was bright and cheerful, but its story was sad. It was a bit misleading. (mis + lead = неправильно вести)
/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
The teacher had to confiscate the student’s mobile phone as it was d_ the class. (отвлекал - past continuous here)
The teacher had to confiscate the student’s mobile phone as it was distracting the class.
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
All the news has been d_ (= наводящие тоску, вгоняющие в депрессию) lately (= в последнее время).
All the news has been depressing lately.
The architecture is amazed? amazing?.
The architecture is amazing.
I can’t study with loud music; it’s too d_ (= отвлекает).
I can’t study with loud music; it’s too distracting.
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
After cleaning my room, I felt really good. It was s_ to see it all neat. (= приносящий удовлетоворение)
After cleaning my room, I felt really good. It was satisfying to see it all neat.
/ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
The picture on the box showed a big toy, but inside it was small. That’s m_. (= вводит в заблуждение)
The picture on the box showed a big toy, but inside it was small. That’s misleading.
/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
I can’t study when my brother is playing his games. It’s too d_ (= отвлекает).
I can’t study when my brother is playing his games. It’s too distracting.
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
The headline (= заголовок) in that newspaper is highly (= extremely) m_ (= вводящий в заблуждение).
The headline (= заголовок) in that newspaper is highly (= extremely) misleading.
My older brother had the i_ habit of turning the lights on at 2 am when he went to the bathroom. (= making you feel really really angry)
My older brother had the infuriating habit of turning the lights on at 2 am when he went to the bathroom.
/ɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪŋ/
Don’t pick your nose, please. It’s d_ (= отвратительно).
Don’t pick your nose, please. It’s disgusting.
Let’s move on from this d_ (= наводящие тоску, вгоняющие в депрессию) topic.
Let’s move on from this depressing topic.
I find this situation rather annoyed? annoying?.
I find this situation rather annoying.
She was amazed? amazing? by his beauty.
She was amazed by his beauty.
Two weeks ago, I saw something really amazed? amazing?!
Two weeks ago, I saw something really amazing!
You don’t seem very excited? exciting? about your vacation.
You don’t seem very excited about your vacation.
I’ve never had a chance to try it, so I’m very excited? exciting?.
I’ve never had a chance to try it, so I’m very excited.
I’ve got goosebumps. That’s so excited? exciting?!
I’ve got goosebumps. That’s so exciting!
I’ve got some excited? exciting? news.
I’ve got some exciting news.
I hate pop-up ads. They are annoyed? annoying?.
I hate pop-up ads. They are annoying.
He was annoyed? annoying? with her for being late.
He was annoyed with her for being late.
[word formation]
I’ve always loved great design. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been _ (FASCINATE) by the shape and look of objects
[word formation]
I’ve always loved great design. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated (FASCINATE) by the shape and look of objects.
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
