unit 9

adventurous

looks for adventure.

brave

self-confident in the presence of danger and ready to suffer pain.

chivalrous

puts himself in danger for the protection of others.

bold

stands out and faces danger bravely.

daring

defies any dangers.

fearless

shows no fear.

intrepid

possesses unshakable nerves.

courageous

is more than brave, adding a moral element to his/her deeds.

audacious

exhibits a fearless spirit, defiant even of law or decorum.

gallant

is brave in a dashing and showy way.

valiant

not only faces great dangers successfully but also achieves great results.

diseased

suffering from a disease

deceased

(person) who has recently died

locate

find the position of somebody or something

localize

confined to a particular part or area

luxurious

very rich and comfortable

luxuriant

abundant in vegetation

eminent

distinguished

imminent

likely to happen soon

ingenious

clever & skillful

ingenuous

not attempting to deceive or conceal; innocent

capture

take a person or an animal prisoner

captivate

fascinate

reign

rule

rein

a long narrow strap fastened to the bridle of a horse

comment

give an opinion on something or someone

commend

praise

plump

fleshy or overweight

corpulent

excessively fat

obese

medically very overweight

muscular

strong with well-developed muscles

stout

rather fat and heavy at the same time

hefty

big and strong

husky

strong and powerfully built

burly

large in body, bulky and stout

virile

exhibiting physical strength and sexual power

sturdy

possessing excellent health and strength

robust

strong, healthy with stamina

lanky

very thin, tall and ungraceful

spindly

long, thin, suggesting weakness

feeble

weak, lacking in muscular power

delicate

easily injured or easily made ill

frail

delicate, usually in poor health

gaunt

thin, extremely weak, as though from lack of food

sickly

often ill

bony

very thin, as though the bones show through the skin

skinny

very thin

decrepit

weak and in bad condition from old age

senile

(connected with old age) showing the weakness of the body and especially of the mind

compulsive

very difficult to stop or control

compulsory

something that must be done either by rules, laws, etc

plump

slightly fat

plumber

sb who fixes or installs water pipes, radiators, showers, etc.

stout

rather fat and heavy

stately

impressive and dignified

in high spirits

cheerful and happy

in low spirits

rather depressed

capitulate

surrender on stated conditions; come to terms with the enemy and surrender

recapitulate

go through the main points

vow

swear solemnly that one will do something

avow

admit or declare openly

curtail

cut down /back on; reduce

entail

make something necessary; involve