Unit 1: People - Grammar & Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary and key grammar concept flashcards based on Unit 1: People.

Imperative Form

The verb form used for commands, instructions, or advice, constructed using the base form of the verb without 'to' (or starting with 'Do not'/'Don't' for negatives).

Stative Verbs

Verbs that describe a state or condition rather than an action or process.

Verbs of Perception

Stative verbs describing sensory experiences, such as see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.

Verbs of Emotion

Stative verbs describing internal feelings and desires, such as love, hate, like, dislike, prefer, want, and need.

Verbs of Thought

Stative verbs describing mental processes and states of mind, such as know, believe, understand, realize, recognize, remember, forget, and mean.

Verbs of Possession

Stative verbs describing ownership and belonging, such as have, own, belong, and possess.

Measurement & State Verbs

Stative verbs describing states of being or physical measurements, such as be, seem, appear, contain, consist, include, cost, and weigh.

Overwhelmed

Emotionally or mentally overloaded; unable to cope.

Appalled

A strong feeling of shock or horror caused by something unpleasant.

Fancy

To like or be attracted to someone or something (often romantically or casually).

Frustrated

Feel annoyed or discouraged due to inability to succeed.

Devastated

Strongly disappointed and emotionally ruined by loss or bad news.

Braces

Clear orthodontic or metal devices for straightening teeth.

Wellingtons

Rubber boots worn in wet or muddy conditions.

Disapproving

Not approving of someone’s actions or choices; showing criticism.

Anxious

Feeling worried or uneasy, especially about something uncertain.

Long for

Feel strong desire or yearning for someone or something.

Drive someone up the wall

To greatly annoy or irritate someone.

Feel blue

To feel sad, depressed, or in a bad mood.

Jumping for joy

Expressing extreme happiness or excitement.

Find common ground

To reach an agreement or shared understanding despite differences.

Next of kin

An individual's closest living relatives.

Lanky

Tall and thin, often moving awkwardly.

Stocky

Short, solid, and strongly built.

Toddler

A young child who is approximately 1–3 years old and has recently learned to walk.

Snub nose

A short nose that turns up at the end.

Childish

Silly or immature behavior characteristic of a child, used negatively when applied to an adult.

Sensible

Demonstrating good sense, practical wisdom, and sound judgment.

Sensitive

Easily affected or upset by small things or criticism.