B2 Unit 40: Feelings & character 2
20 B2 words: moral, sensitive, shock, convinced, idiot, regret… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| moral/ˈmɔrəl/ adj | moralrelating to what is right and good | It is a moral duty to help people in need.It is a moral duty to help people in need. | |
| sensitive/ˈsɛnsətɪv/ adj | sensitivequick to feel emotions or be upset | She is a sensitive child who cries easily.She is a sensitive child who cries easily. | |
| shock/ʃɑk/ v | to shockto surprise and upset someone greatly | The sudden noise will shock the baby.The sudden noise will shock the baby. | |
| convinced/kənˈvɪnst/ adj | convincedcompletely sure about something | Lucy is convinced that her plan will work.Lucy is convinced that her plan will work. | |
| idiot/ˈɪˌdiət/ n | idiota person who does something very silly | He felt like an idiot after forgetting her name.He felt like an idiot after forgetting her name. | |
| regret/rəˈɡrɛt/ n | regreta sad feeling about something you did | Tom felt regret for forgetting her birthday.Tom felt regret for forgetting her birthday. | |
| self-confident/sɛlf ˈkɑnfədənt/ adj | self-confidentsure of your own abilities | A self-confident speaker talks clearly and calmly.A self-confident speaker talks clearly and calmly. | |
| regard/rɪˈɡɑrd/ n | regardrespect and admiration for someone | Lucy has great regard for her teacher.Lucy has great regard for her teacher. | |
| ease/iz/ n/v | easeto make something less painful or difficult | The medicine will ease the pain in your back.The medicine will ease the pain in your back. | |
| impressed/ˌɪmˈprɛst/ adj | impressedfeeling admiration for something | We were impressed by the beautiful view.We were impressed by the beautiful view. | |
| intent/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/ adj | intentshowing strong interest and attention | The cat watched the bird with an intent look.The cat watched the bird with an intent look. | |
| revenge/riˈvɛndʒ/ n | revengeharming someone because they harmed you | The hero in the story does not seek revenge.The hero in the story does not seek revenge. | |
| hilarious/hɪˈlɛriəs/ adj | hilariousextremely funny | Tom told a hilarious story about his dog.Tom told a hilarious story about his dog. | |
| panic/ˈpænɪk/ v | to panicto feel sudden fear and lose control | Don’t panic if you lose your keys.Don’t panic if you lose your keys. | |
| noble/ˈnoʊbəl/ adj | nobleshowing high moral qualities | It was a noble act to help the stranger.It was a noble act to help the stranger. | |
| burden/ˈbɝdən/ v | to burdento give someone a heavy load of problems | Don’t burden your friends with all your worries.Don’t burden your friends with all your worries. | |
| caring/ˈkɛrɪŋ/ adj | caringkind and concerned about others | Mia is a caring nurse who always listens to her patients.Mia is a caring nurse who always listens to her patients. | |
| nightmare/ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/ n | nightmarea very frightening dream | Leo had a nightmare and woke up at three in the morning.Leo had a nightmare and woke up at three in the morning. | |
| devoted/dɪˈvoʊtɪd/ adj | devotedloving and very loyal | Tom is a devoted father who spends every weekend with his kids.Tom is a devoted father who spends every weekend with his kids. | |
| embrace/ɛmˈbreɪs/ n | embracea hug | The two friends shared a warm embrace at the station.The two friends shared a warm embrace at the station. |