mentor
meaning
a person who gives a younger or less experienced
person help and advice over a period of time especially at work or school
a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time
especially at work or school
with no mentor to guide him
the struggling student ended up dropping out of school due to lack of support
with no mentor to guide him
the struggling student ended up dropping out of school due to lack of support
responsibility
meaning
something that is your job or duty to deal with
it's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time
wisdom
meaning
the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments
without wisdom a person cannot make the best decisions
innovator
meaning
someone who introduces changes and new ideas
i aspire to be an innovator not a follower
optimist
meaning
someone who always believes that good things will happen
he's such an optimist that he's sure he'll soon find a job
versatile
meaning
able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes
a versatile person is often good at a number of different things
discipline
meaning
training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves often
in the form of rules and punishments if these are broken or the behaviour produced by this training
training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves often
in the form of rules and punishments if these are broken or the behaviour produced by this training
the book gives parents advice on discipline
brave
meaning
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
he was commended for his brave actions
integrity
meaning
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change
i have always regarded her as a woman of integrity
inspiring
meaning
encouraging or making you feel you want to do something
an inspiring teacher can stimulate students to succeed
ethical
meaning
relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
i don't think it's ethical for you to accept a job you know you can't do
charisma
meaning
a special power that some people have naturally that makes them able to influence other people
and attract their attention and admiration
a special power that some people have naturally
that makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration
he was elected to power on the strength of his charisma
unique
meaning
being the only existing one of its type or more generally unusual or special in some way
each person's signature is unique
genuine
meaning
if something is genuine it is real and exactly what it appears to be
he made a genuine attempt to improve conditions
teamwork
meaning
the activity of working together in a group with other people especially when this is successful
only teamwork will enable us to get the job done on time
expertise
meaning
a high level of knowledge or skill
she brings expertise on general financial and technical matters
attitude
meaning
a feeling or opinion about something or someone or a way of behaving that is caused by this
i find your attitude totally unacceptable
pragmatic
meaning
solving problems in a sensible way
that suits the conditions that really exist now rather than obeying fixed theories ideas or rules
solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now
rather than obeying fixed theories ideas or rules
we need to adopt a more pragmatic approach
meticulous
meaning
very careful and with great attention to every detail
he cleaned the tools with meticulous care
enthusiastic
meaning
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment interest or approval
i am enthusiastic over a project for building a new bridge
commitment
meaning
a promise or firm decision to do something
we made a commitment to keep working together
vitalize
meaning
to give strength and energy to
yoga is such a healthy form of exercise that it is able to vitalize the body and mind
enthusiastic
meaning
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment interest or approval
she received an enthusiastic ovation from the audience
thrilled
meaning
to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
we were thrilled to hear your wonderful news
passionate
meaning
having showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs
if you are passionate about something pursue it
jolly
meaning
happy and cheerful happy and cheerful
she's a very jolly upbeat sort of a person
charming
meaning
very pleasant or attractive
a smile is the most charming part of a person
gregarious
meaning
fond of company sociable
she is such a gregarious and outgoing person
radiant
meaning
describing anything that glows with warmth or light
on her wedding day the bride looked truly radiant
witty
meaning
showing or characterised by quick and inventive verbal humour
he was witty and very charming he was witty and very charming
stupendous
meaning
extremely impressive
he was a man of stupendous stamina and energy
funny
meaning
causing laughter or amusement humorous
do you remember any funny stories about work
excited
meaning
very enthusiastic and eager
was getting excited just thinking about the trip
he was getting excited just thinking about the trip
merry
meaning
cheerful and lively
from the house come the bursts of merry laughter
buoyant
meaning
light-hearted cheerful mood
we were in a buoyant mood after winning our match
gorgeous
meaning
beautiful very attractive
the hotel room had a gorgeous view
enchanting
meaning
delightfully charming or attractive
the main attraction of Paris resides in its enchanting scenery
bouncy
meaning
confident and lively
she was bouncy and full of energy
joyful
meaning
feeling expressing or causing great pleasure and happiness
it was a joyful reunion of all the family
keen
meaning
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
i am a very keen runner and i'm out training most days
delighted
meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure
we are all delighted at the news
elated
meaning
ecstatically happy
the crowds in the square were elated by the news
friendly
meaning
kind and pleasant
the children here are quite friendly with one another
captivating
meaning
capable of attracting and holding interest charming
somewhere inside a piano was being played not very well but with a captivating enthusiasm
up beat
meaning
cheerful optimistic
she's a very jolly upbeat sort of a person
she's a very jolly upbeat swords of a person
cheerful
meaning
noticeably happy and optimistic
he's got brown eyes and a cheerful smile
lucky
meaning
having bringing or resulting from good luck
you were lucky you spotted the danger in time
content
meaning
in a state of peaceful happiness
i'm perfectly content just to lie in the sun
pleasant
meaning
giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
all my good wishes for a pleasant journey
bubbly
meaning
a person full of cheerful high spirits
she had a bright and bubbly personality
vibrant
meaning
full of energy and life
the streets of the capital are vibrant with colour
dazzling
meaning
extremely impressive beautiful or skilful
i can think of nothing else but your dazzling smile
vivacious
meaning
attractively lively and animated
her eyes remained young and vivacious
charismatic
meaning
exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others
like all truly charismatic people he can work his magic on both men and women
euphoric
meaning
extremely happy and excited
his parents were euphoric about the news of his engagement
serene
meaning
calm peaceful and untroubled tranquil
the sound was so serene that it seemed unearthly
fabulous
meaning
very good excellent
her fabulous recipes will delight anyone who loves chocolate
optimistic
meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
i'm very optimistic about our chances of success
lovely
meaning
very beautiful or attractive
the hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere
invigorated
meaning
give strength or energy to
i feel invigorated by all this fresh air
awesome
meaning
extremely good
you look totally awesome in that dress
uptight
meaning
anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way
try to laugh at it instead of getting uptight
nervous
meaning
easily agitated or alarmed
i felt really nervous before the interview
restless
meaning
unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
the children grew restless with the long wait
jittery
meaning
nervous or unable to relax
i felt jittery before going on stage
uneasy
meaning
causing or feeling anxiety troubled or uncomfortable
he looked uneasy and refused to answer questions
distressed
meaning
suffering from extreme anxiety sorrow or pain
i hope i haven't distressed you with all these personal questions
apprehensive
meaning
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
i'm a bit apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting
concerned
meaning
worried troubled or anxious
they are seriously concerned about security
fidgety
meaning
restless or uneasy
the children get fidgety if they have nothing to do
fretful
meaning
feeling or expressing distress or irritation
the baby was tired and fretful
overwrought
meaning
in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
she's overwrought because of all the work and difficulties
jumpy
meaning
a person whom is anxious and uneasy
we felt jumpy after she told us the house was haunted
nervy
meaning
easily agitated alarmed or nervous
i'm always nervy before an exam
worried
meaning
anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems
i'm worried about washing that shirt in case it shrinks
troubled
meaning
showing distress or anxiety
this latest news troubled him deeply
agitated
meaning
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
she became very agitated when her son failed to return home
bothered
meaning
concerned about something
i was bothered about the cut on my hand
impatient
meaning
having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked
an impatient driver behind me sounded his horn
tense
meaning
unable to relax because of nervousness anxiety or stimulation
the audience was tense as they waited for the acrobat to jump
distraught
meaning
very worried and upset
weeks after the accident she remained distraught
frantic
meaning
distraught with fear anxiety or other emotion
there was a frantic rush to escape from the building
nauseous
meaning
feeling inclined to vomit
the thought of food made her feel nauseous
under the weather
meaning
slightly unwell or low in spirits
you've been under the weather for a few days now why don't you see a doctor
bedridden
meaning
confined to bed by sickness or old age
he was bedridden for nearly a week
lousy
meaning
very poor or bad
i wasn't actually sick but i just felt lousy
queasy
meaning
feeling that you want to vomit
i started to feel queasy as soon as the boat left the harbour
weak
meaning
lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks having little physical strength or energy
the illness left her feeling weak
poorly
meaning
unwell
i've just phoned Julie and she's still poorly
dizzy
meaning
feeling as if everything is turning around and that you are not able to balance and may fall over
he's been a bit dizzy and confused since the accident do you think it's mild concussion
in poor health
meaning
not healthy not feeling well
although he is in poor health he still perseveres in his studies
fever
meaning
an abnormally high body temperature
usually accompanied by shivering headache and in severe instances delirium
an abnormally high body temperature usually accompanied by shivering
headache and in severe instances delirium
he's got a headache and a slight fever
infection
meaning
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
i'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection
sneeze
meaning
make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air
from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils
make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth
due to irritation of one's nostrils
the dust was making him sneeze
cough
meaning
expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound
contact your doctor if the cough persists
unwell
meaning
ill
he felt unwell this morning
incapacitated
meaning
deprived of strength or power
he was incapacitated by old age and sickness
sick as a dog
meaning
extremely ill
yesterday i was sick as a dog i stayed in bed all day
injury
meaning
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack
a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the competition
below par
meaning
worse than is usual or expected
i'm feeling a bit below par today
injection
meaning
fluid injected into the body especially for medicinal purposes
the nurse is coming to give you an injection
serene
meaning
calm peaceful and untroubled
she looked calm and serene as she always did
tranquil
meaning
free from disturbance calm
short walks into the countryside lead into tranquil surroundings
placid
meaning
calm and peaceful with little movement or activity
his normally placid dog turned on him and bit him in the leg
ambiance
meaning
the character and atmosphere of a place
the restaurants new owners have created a welcoming ambiance
soothing
meaning
having a gently calming effect
i put on some nice soothing music
unwind
meaning
relax after a period of work or tension
a glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work
calm
meaning
become tranquil and quiet
calm down for a minute and listen to me
breathe
meaning
take air into the lungs and then expel it
the doctor told him to breathe in deeply and then breathe out
cozy
meaning
giving a feeling of comfort warmth and relaxation
we spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire
snooze
meaning
have a short light sleep especially during the day
i'm going to have a snooze after lunch
concentration
meaning
the action or power of focusing all one's attention
she needed all her powers of concentration to stop herself from slipping on the icy road
road
refresh
meaning
give new strength or energy to reinvigorate
give new strength or energy to invigorate
a shower will refresh you
foul mouthed
meaning
using or characterized by a great deal of bad language
if kids are foul-mouthed and rude it's probably because they hear that kind of language at home
vulgar
meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste
i think that is the most vulgar and tasteless remark i have ever heard in my life
devious
meaning
showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
you have to be a bit devious if you're going to succeed in business
undisciplined
meaning
lacking in discipline uncontrolled in behaviour or manner
his colleagues told him he was an undisciplined violent and thoroughly unsavoury character
sly
meaning
having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
he's a sly old man i wouldn't trust him with my money
treacherous
meaning
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
his treacherous actions brought down ruin on himself
sinful
meaning
wicked and immoral committing or characterized by the committing of sins
buying that sports car was a sinful waste of money
malicious
meaning
characterized by malice intending or intended to do harm
some malicious rumours are circulating about his past
perverse
meaning
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire
to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or
unacceptable
she finds a perverse pleasure in upsetting her parents
wayward
meaning
difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour
the boy's wayward behaviour cost his mother many a sleepless night
smutty
meaning
of talk writing or pictures obscene or lascivious
i was really embarrassed by his smutty jokes
rude
meaning
offensively impolite or bad mannered
she was very rude about my driving
disobedient
meaning
refusing to obey rules or someone in authority
i was very disobedient towards my father
impolite
meaning
not having or showing good manners rude
it is impolite not to eat what you are served at a dinner party
non-compliance
meaningful
failing to act in accordance with a wish or command
there are penalties for non-compliance with the fire regulations
unethical
meaning
not morally correct
a number of surgeons came under suspicion of unethical behaviour
obstreperous
meaning
noisy and difficult to control
he becomes obstreperous when he's had a few drinks
devilish
meaning
like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty
she played a devilish trick on him
taboo
meaning
prohibited or restricted by social custom
there's a taboo on smoking in this office
procedure
meaning
an established or official way of doing something
there is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be
policy
meaning
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organisation or individual
the company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting
inspection
meaning
careful examination or scrutiny
the inspection was conducted in a thoroughly professional manner
emergency
meaning
a serious unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
it is important to keep calm in an emergency
accident
meaning
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly
and unintentionally typically resulting in damage or injury
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
typically resulting in damage or injury
we are investigating the cause of the accident
regulation
meaning
a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
it's regulation to wear suits at the office
its regulation to wear suits at the office
evaluation
meaning
the making of a judgment about the amount number or value of something assessment
your first evaluation will be six months after you commence employment
warning
meaning
a statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example
i think the owners are at fault for not warning us
prevention
meaning
the action of stopping something from happening or arising
educating new drivers is important for the prevention of accidents
hazard
meaning
something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage
the busy traffic entrance is a hazard to pedestrians
danger
meaning
the possibility of suffering harm or injury
the possibility of suffering calm or injury
his first instinct was to run away from danger
risk assessment
meaning
a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks
that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking
a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved
in a projected activity or undertaking
some people think there is a danger of making the wrong risk assessment
first aid
meaning
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
all members of the team have been trained in first aid
precaution
meaning
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous unpleasant
or inconvenient from happening
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous unpleasant
or inconvenient from happening
i took the precaution of locking money in the safe
alarm
meaning
an anxious awareness of danger
the noise would have provoked alarm and neighbourly concern
biohazard
meaning
a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work
especially with microorganisms
a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work
especially with microorganisms
the specimen will be safely transferred into a biohazard bag
