Daily communication

expected

believed to be something that should happen or be done
1) My ____ salary is $2000 per month. (I think I will get this money)
2) It was ____ that he would win. (Many people thought he would win)
3) This is the ____ result. (The result is normal, nothing surprising)

to feel good about something

you have a positive opinion or emotion towards something

curious

wanting to know or learn about something
1) I am ____ about your country. (I want to know more about it)

2) Children are very ____. They always ask "Why?"
3) He looked at the box with ____ eyes.

satisfaction

a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do
1) She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction.

2) For me, job satisfaction is more important than the money.

revise

1)you read your notes or books again to remember information^

• I need to _____ for my English test tomorrow.

• She is _____ing grammar rules at home.

2) You can _____ a text, a plan, or an opinion. You look at it again and make it better or different.

• The teacher asked me to _____ my essay.

• I _____ed my opinion about him. (I changed my opinion)

• The dictionary _____ed the definition of this word.

permanent

lasting for a long time or for ever:

• She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

• Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

Syn: durable, enduring, long-lasting
Ant: temporary, changing

Kind

someone who behaves in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards other  people + is used to ask someone to do something in a firm but polite way:

— I must thank you for being so kind to me.

— Please be so kind as to see to it that all the alterations are made at  once!

heartfelt

We use this word for serious emotions like sympathy, thanks, or love. You usually see it in cards or letters.:

— He hugged her awkwardly as he said goodbye, but his good wishes  were heartfelt.

— My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.

gracious

• Значение 1 (о человеке): Kind and polite, especially to someone who lost or failed.

  • The losing team was gracious. They congratulated the winners. (проигравшие вели себя достойно)

• Значение 2 (о месте): Very comfortable, expensive, and beautiful (о домах богатых людей).

  • They live in a gracious house with a swimming pool.

generous

friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or  something + giving more of something than is usual or expected:

— He was always generous in sharing his enormous knowledge.

— German banks are more generous in their lending. — a generous slice of cake.

genuine

people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and  are not false or an imitation:

— He is an inspiration and a ________ hero.

— He is a_______ friend. He really cares about me.

— I could see the ________ happiness in her eyes.

friendly

behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone:

— Godfrey had been friendly towards me.

— I'm on friendly terms with my daughter's teacher.

— We were having a friendly argument about politics.

obliging

person is happy to help you. When you ask for something, they say "yes" quickly.:

— The shop assistant was very obliging. He found the dress for me.

— My obliging neighbour carried my heavy bags.

benevolent

This word is very formal. It means "kind and wanting to help others". We often see it in names of charities (organizations that help people)

— The old man was benevolent. He always helped poor children. (книжный вариант)

— The Benevolent Fund gives money to sick people. (название организации)

— We value our relationships with Catholic charities and other  benevolent organizations sponsored by the Church.

reliable

They do what they say they will do. They don't make mistakes. They don't break.

• My assistant is very ______. She always does her work on time.

• I need a ______ car for my long journeys.

• My old laptop is not ______anymore. It crashes every day.

• I only read news from ______sources.

• You need ______ data for your research.
  sin: dependable, trustworthy, responsible

confident

You believe that you can do something well, or that something will happen the way you want.

1) She is _______ about her English. She speaks without fear.

2) Are you _______that we can finish this project on time?

3) He is a very _______ speaker.

patient

you can wait for a long time without getting angry or upset. Also, you can accept problems or delays calmly.

• The bus is late, but I am ____. I can wait.

• She was ______ with me when I made mistakes

syn: Tolerant, Calm

opp: Impatient, Irritable

collocations: to be ____ with someone, to be ____ about something, to have ____, to lose ____, to try one's ____, to ask for ____

mean

They say or do things that hurt other people. They don't care about other people's feelings.

• Don't be so _____ to your little sister!

• He said a ____ thing to me. I felt sad.

Syn: cruel, nasty

Opp: generous, kind, nice

sensible

you make good decisions. You think before you act. You are practical and reasonable. You don't do stupid or dangerous things.

• Be ______! Don't go out without a coat in winter.

• She gave me some ______ advice about my job.

• It was a ______ decision to take an umbrella.

• I need some ______ shoes for my trip.

Syn: reasonable, practical, wise, level-headed, down-to-earth

Opp: silly, unreasonable, foolish

collocations: ______ advice, ______ decision, ______ person, ______ clothes / shoes, to be ______ about something

disappointed

you are sad because something was not as good as you expected, or because someone did not do what you wanted.

• She felt ______ because she didn't pass the exam.

• My parents were_______ in me when I got bad marks. (в человеке (глубже, часто связано с доверием)

• I am _______ with my new phone. (разочарован в человеке или вещи (конкретный объект)

• She is ______ about the cancellation. (в ситуации / событии)

• He was ______ at his exam results. (конкретным фактом / результатом)
  Syn: upset, let down
  Opp: satisfied, pleased

collocations: ________ expectations, to be deeply _______

confused

you do not understand something. You feel like your mind is not clear. You are not sure what is happening or what to do.

• I am ______. Can you explain this rule again?

• The instructions were ______ing. I didn't know how to use the machine.

• She looked ______ when I asked her the question.

Syn: puzzled, perplexed, bewildered

Opp: clear

collocations: ______ about - в отношении чего-то (тема, ситуация), ______ by - чем-то (конкретный объект, человек), ______ with (принимаю одно за другое)

hopeful

feeling positive about a future situation

• I feel _______ about my new job.

• We are ______ about the future.

• The economy is looking more hopeful now.

• There are _____ signs that the war will end.

• We remain ______ that they will find a solution.

Syn: optimistic, positive, confident (100%), encouraged

Opp: hopeless, pessimistic, desperate, discouraged

anxious

you are worried or nervous about something. You feel a little afraid because you don't know what will happen next.

• She is _______ about her job interview tomorrow.

• I feel ______ before exams.

• She got _______ when the phone rang.

• The news made him ____.

• I'm ____ about the operation, but I'm eager to get it over with.
  Syn: worried, nervous, stressed
  Opp: calm, relaxed, carefree

jealous

you feel unhappy or angry because someone has something that you want, or because you are afraid that someone you love likes another person more than you

• She was_____ of her friend's success.

• My boyfriend gets _____ when I talk to other men.

• He is ______ about her friendship with Mark.

• He is a _____ husband.

Syn: envious (без злости), covetous (сильное желание получить чужое)

cheerful

you are happy and positive. You smile a lot and you make other people feel good. You show your happiness in your face and voice.

• He seems _______ today. Something good must have happened.

• My grandmother is a _____ person. She always sees the bright side of life.

• She greeted me with a ___ smile.

• The room was painted in _____ colours — yellow and orange.

Syn: happy, joyful, lively

Opp: gloomy, grumpy, miserable

miserable

you are very unhappy. You feel sad, lonely, or uncomfortable. You feel like nothing is good in your life at that moment

• He was ______ because he missed his family.

• I had a _____ day at work. Everything went wrong.

• I feel _____ with this cold. My head hurts and I can't breathe.

• They lived in a ______ flat with no heating.

Syn: unhappy, pathetic, gloomy

Opp: cheerful, delighted, comfortable

energetic

you have a lot of energy. You are active, strong, and you like to move and do things. You don't feel tired.

• My son is very energetic. He runs and plays all day.

• She feels energetic after a good night's sleep.

• We had an energetic dance class. It was fun!

• I try to lead an energetic lifestyle. I go to the gym and walk a lot.

Syn: active, lively, dynamic, vigorous

Opp: lazy, tired, exhausted, sluggish

upset

you are sad, worried, or angry about something that happened. You are not calm. You feel bad emotionally.

• She is ____ about losing her job. (причина)

• I was ______ by his rude words. (что-то вызвало эмоцию)

• Don't get _____! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

• He is ____ with his brother. (кто виноват)

• I have an _____ stomach. I ate too much.

Syn: sad, hurt, distressed, angry

Opp: calm, pleased

widow

is a woman whose husband has died and she has not married again |

• My grandmother is a ______. My grandfather died 10 years ago.

• He became a ______er after his wife's illness.

• The charity supports ____ and orphans.

• She was a _______ for 3 years, then she got married again.

Syn: bereaved spouse

get on well with

have a good relationship with

current

it is happening or existing now. It is not from the past or the future. It is the situation at this moment.

• What is your current address?

• I try to stay up to date with current events.

• The price list is current.
  Syn: present, ongoing, up-to-date
  Opp: past, old, outdated, future

strict

they expect you to follow rules exactly. They do not allow you to break rules or be late. They are not relaxed about discipline.

• My parents are very strict. I must be home by 10 pm.

• My boss is strict about deadlines.

• The company has strict rules about safety.

• He had a strict upbringing.

Syn: firm, tough, rigid, harsh, demanding

Opp: lenient, easy-going, relaxed, permissive