Vocabulary 1
showing consideration for the needs of other people.
thoughtful
contrary to the laws and customs of society, in a way that causes annoyance and disapproval in others.
anti-social
There was traffic but we arrived on time. (In spite of)
In spite of the traffic, we arrived on time.
You're looking for your keys? You _____________ (leave) them at the office.
may / might / could have left
You look exhausted. You ______________ (work) too hard.
must have been working / must have worked
not completely developed physically, mentally, or emotionally, or lacking the expected type of responsible behavior for their age.
immature
demanding someone's total attention and love.
possessive
He is not interested in the subject but he studied hard.
(Despite)
Despite not being interested in the subject, he studied hard.
He's not answering his phone. He ________________ (go) out for a run.
must have gone
I'm sorry I'm late. I ____________ (leave) the house earlier.
should have left
(of a person) making others work hard or meet high standards; not easily satisfied.
demanding
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
arrogant
She was nervous but she passed the test. (In spite of)
She passed the exam, in spite of her nervousness.
The cake is burnt! You _____________ (leave) it in the oven for too long.
shouldn't have left
She's not in her office. She ____________ (go) to lunch.
may / might / could have gone
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
courteous
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.
eccentric
He had so many failures before but he continued to work hard. (Despite)
He continued to work hard, despite his previous failures.
She's not here yet? She _____________ (miss) her train.
may have missed
The room is a mess. You ____________ (clean) it up before the guests arrived!
could have cleaned
not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
courageous
(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
flamboyant
He got injured in the race but he was able to finish it. (In spite of)
He was able to finish the race, in spite of his injury.
I can't find my glasses. I _______________(leave) them in the car.
could / might / may have left
I can't find my wallet. I ____________ (leave) it at the restaurant.
may / might have left