B2 Unit 105: Feelings & character 6
20 B2 words: temptation, thrill, greatness, proudly, adore, gaze… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| temptation/tɛmˈteɪʃən/ n | temptationa strong wish to do something you shouldn’t | The cake on the table was a big temptation for the children.The cake on the table was a big temptation for the children. | |
| thrill/θrɪl/ n | thrilla sudden feeling of excitement | Riding a roller coaster gives me a real thrill.Riding a roller coaster gives me a real thrill. | |
| greatness/ˈɡreɪtnəs/ n | greatnessthe quality of being very important or famous | The greatness of the old king is still remembered today.The greatness of the old king is still remembered today. | |
| proudly/ˈpraʊdli/ adv | proudlyin a way that shows pleasure in your work | Omar proudly showed us the picture he had drawn.Omar proudly showed us the picture he had drawn. | |
| adore/əˈdɔr/ v | to adoreto love someone very much | Mia adores her little brother and plays with him every day.Mia adores her little brother and plays with him every day. | |
| gaze/ɡeɪz/ n | gazea long steady look | His gaze stayed on the beautiful painting for a long time.His gaze stayed on the beautiful painting for a long time. | |
| moody/ˈmudi/ adj | moodyhaving moods that change quickly | Tom is moody today and doesn’t want to talk to anyone.Tom is moody today and doesn’t want to talk to anyone. | |
| unwilling/ənˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj | unwillingnot ready to do something | Sam is unwilling to lend his bike to anyone.Sam is unwilling to lend his bike to anyone. | |
| trait/treɪt/ n | traita quality in someone’s character | Patience is a good trait in a teacher.Patience is a good trait in a teacher. | |
| coward/ˈkaʊɚd/ n | cowarda person who is not brave | The coward ran away when he heard the loud noise.The coward ran away when he heard the loud noise. | |
| goodwill/ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/ n | goodwillfriendly feeling and wish to help | The two companies showed goodwill and agreed to meet again.The two companies showed goodwill and agreed to meet again. | |
| irresponsible/ˌɪrəˈspɑnsəbəl/ adj | irresponsiblenot taking care or thinking about results | It was irresponsible to leave the small children alone at home.It was irresponsible to leave the small children alone at home. | |
| optimism/ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm/ n | optimisma positive way of looking at things | Her optimism helped the team stay positive during the hard times.Her optimism helped the team stay positive during the hard times. | |
| loneliness/ˈloʊnlinəs/ n | lonelinessthe sad feeling of being alone | Loneliness can be hard for people who live far from family.Loneliness can be hard for people who live far from family. | |
| dread/drɛd/ v | to dreadto feel very afraid of something that will happen | I dread going to the dentist.I dread going to the dentist. | |
| morally/ˈmɔrəli/ adv | morallyin a way relating to right and wrong | Morally, it is wrong to take things that belong to others.Morally, it is wrong to take things that belong to others. | |
| generosity/ˌdʒɛnɚˈɑsəti/ n | generositythe quality of giving freely to others | Thanks to the generosity of neighbours, the family had a warm winter.Thanks to the generosity of neighbours, the family had a warm winter. | |
| humane/hjuˈmeɪn/ adj | humanekind and caring toward people or animals | The vet gave humane treatment to the injured animals.The vet gave humane treatment to the injured animals. | |
| irritating/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/ adj | irritatingmaking you feel annoyed | The buzzing of the fly was irritating.The buzzing of the fly was irritating. | |
| weary/ˈwɪri/ adj | wearyvery tired | After a long day, the weary travellers went to bed early.After a long day, the weary travellers went to bed early. |