G6 - WEEK 4 - UNIT 8 - READING - VOCABULARY

THE CAFEARO FAMILY

be greater in number than

Outnumbered /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbəd/  The demonstrators were heavily outnumbered by the

police.

to exchange
Swap (v) /swɑːp/
I've finished this magazine. Can I swap with you?
physically strong, fit and active
Athletic (a) /æθˈletɪk/
 -> an athletic figure/build

Delighted (a)/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ Pleased, happy

Race (v) To compete
Danger (n) /ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/
=> dangerous (a)
rain is falling heavily
Pouring rain /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
 -> It's pouring outside.

​ in a way that makes people or things seem completely bad

In black and white
or good, or completely right or wrong
Wonder (v)/ˈwʌndər/ to think about
a number of things that have been placed on top of each
Pile (n)/paɪl/
other
Ballet /bæˈleɪ/
Passionate (a) /ˈpæʃənət/ aving or showing strong feelings
demanding that rules, especially rules about behaviour,
Strict (a) /strɪkt/
should be obeyed
extremely good; excellent
= brilliant
Fantastic (a) /fænˈtæstɪk/
 This was a fantastic opportunity for students.

Exhausting (a)/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ Making you feel very tired

Please pay close attention
Attention (n) (to sb/sth)
He turned his attention back to the road again.
Argue (v)/ˈɑːrɡjuː/
argue with somebody to speak angrily to somebody
about/over something  We're always arguing with each other about money.
=> argument (n)
aware of and able to understand other people and their
feelings
Sensitive (a)/ˈsensətɪv/
sensitive to something  Schools must be sensitive to the needs of different
cultures, races and religions.
Gentle (a)/ˈdʒentl/ calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way
gentle with
 ->a gentle voice/laugh/touch
somebody/something
My own space Your private place

THE TIBBET FAMILY

Hauling business (n) /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
Haulage company /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ/
Fabulous (a) /ˈfæbjələs/
Get along well
Fascinated (a) /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
fascinated by something
fascinated to see, learn
Talkative (a)/ˈtɔːkətɪv/
Loud (a)/laʊd/
Expect (v) /ɪkˈspekt/
=> expectancy (n) /ɪkˈspektənsi/
the business of carrying goods by road or rail
Very great/extremely good
Have a good relationship
very interested
->They were fascinated to see that it was similar to one they had
at home.
​ liking to talk a lot
talking very loudly, too much and in a way that is annoying
to think or believe that something will happen

Boisterous (a)/ˈbɔɪstərəs/ noisy and full of life and energy

used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the
In fact
opposite of what has just been mentioned
= courteous /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
Polite (a) >< impolite = rude/pəˈlaɪt/ having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of
others
to remove something, especially a piece of clothing from
Take off (v)
your/somebody’s body
Constantly (adv) ​ all the time; repeatedly
Wildly (adv) ​ extremely; very
Apologize (v)
=> apology (n) To say sorry
Angry (a)/ˈæŋɡri/
=> anger (n) /ˈæŋɡə(r)/
Competitive (a)/kəmˈpetətɪv/
-> competition (n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ trying very hard to be better than others
-> competitor (n,p) /kəmˈpetɪtər/
Go karting ​ the sport of racing in karts
Honestly (adv)
Honest >< dishonest /dɪsˈɒnɪst/
​ used to emphasize that what you are saying is true