B2 Unit 144: Feelings & character 13
18 B2 words: irresistibly, idolize, astonish, disillusion, unashamedly, uneasily… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| irresistibly/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ adv | irresistiblyin a way that is too strong to stop | The smell of warm chocolate cake drew Tom irresistibly to the kitchen.The smell of warm chocolate cake drew Tom irresistibly to the kitchen. | |
| idolize/ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz/ v | to idolizeto love and admire someone too much | Many teenagers idolize their favourite musicians.Many teenagers idolize their favourite musicians. | |
| astonish/əˈstɑnɪʃ/ v | to astonishto surprise someone very much | Her quick answer will astonish everyone in the class.Her quick answer will astonish everyone in the class. | |
| disillusion/ˌdɪsɪˈluʒən/ v | to disillusionto make someone lose a happy false belief | The long delays began to disillusion even the most hopeful volunteers.The long delays began to disillusion even the most hopeful volunteers. | |
| unashamedly/ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmədli/ adv | unashamedlywithout feeling embarrassed | Omar unashamedly admitted that he loved old cartoons.Omar unashamedly admitted that he loved old cartoons. | |
| uneasily/əˈnizəli/ adv | uneasilyin a nervous or uncomfortable way | Ken shifted uneasily in his chair while waiting for the results.Ken shifted uneasily in his chair while waiting for the results. | |
| cheerfulness/ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/ n | cheerfulnessthe quality of being happy and positive | Lucy’s cheerfulness made everyone in the office smile.Lucy’s cheerfulness made everyone in the office smile. | |
| unenthusiastic/ənɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/ adj | unenthusiasticnot excited or interested | The team seemed unenthusiastic about starting work on Monday morning.The team seemed unenthusiastic about starting work on Monday morning. | |
| quarrelsome/ˈkwɔrəlsəm/ adj | quarrelsomealways ready to argue | The two quarrelsome neighbours argued about the fence every week.The two quarrelsome neighbours argued about the fence every week. | |
| exultant/ɪɡˈzʌltənt/ adj | exultantvery happy and proud, especially about success | The exultant crowd cheered when the team scored the winning goal.The exultant crowd cheered when the team scored the winning goal. | |
| agonize/ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/ v | to agonizeto worry very much about a decision | Don’t agonize over the choice; both options are good.Don’t agonize over the choice; both options are good. | |
| admiringly/ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/ adv | admiringlyin a way that shows respect and liking | Mia looked admiringly at her sister’s painting.Mia looked admiringly at her sister’s painting. | |
| mistrustful/mɪˈstrʌstfəl/ adj | mistrustfulnot trusting someone | After the lie, Ken became mistrustful of his new partner.After the lie, Ken became mistrustful of his new partner. | |
| unworldly adj | unworldlynot interested in practical or ordinary life | The unworldly young priest knew little about modern city life.The unworldly young priest knew little about modern city life. | |
| mortify/ˈmɔrtɪˌfaɪ/ v | to mortifyto make someone feel very embarrassed | It would mortify Tom if anyone saw his terrible singing.It would mortify Tom if anyone saw his terrible singing. | |
| bewilder/bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v | to bewilderto confuse someone completely | The complicated instructions may bewilder new users.The complicated instructions may bewilder new users. | |
| crossly adv | crosslyin an angry or annoyed way | "Stop that noise!" Anna said crossly."Stop that noise!" Anna said crossly. | |
| impolitely adv | impolitelyin a rude way | The waiter spoke impolitely, so Mia complained to the manager.The waiter spoke impolitely, so Mia complained to the manager. |