Unit 1

Question 1

modest (adj)

2.2

Answer 1

observing the proprieties of dress and behavior;

decent

Question 2

stingy (adj)

2.2

Answer 2

not generous or liberal : sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending

someone who doesn’t like giving or spending money

Question 3

unreliable (adj)

4.3

Answer 3

not reliable : undependable, untrustworthy

a person who doesnt do what she or he promised

Question 4

stubborn (adj)

2.1

Answer 4

performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner

ex.: stubborn effort

Question 5

encouraging (adj)

4.2

Answer 5

giving hope or promise

ex.: encouraging news

Question 6

unpredictable (adj)

5.3

Answer 6

not able to be known or declared in advance

ex.: unpredictable weather

Question 7

brag (n)

Answer 7

arrogant talk or manner

ex. : 1. Always bragging about his success.
es. : 2. My dad likes to brag when he catches a big fish.

Question 8

accomplishment (n)

4.3

Answer 8

achivement

Question 9

annoy (v)

2.1

Answer 9

to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts

ex.: annoyed the neighbors with their loud arguments

Question 10

upset (v)

2.1

Answer 10

to trouble mentally or emotionally : disturb the poise of

ex.: the news upset me