eng 111 top notch 1 week 8. unit 7 on vacation cankaya university - office of basic and elective...

ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1

WEEK 8

UNIT 7 ON VACATION

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

1. Vacation (n) :

Definition: a holiday, especially when you are traveling away from home for pleasure

Synonyms: holidayCollocations: to have a vacation

e.g. We're taking a vacation in June.e.g. They went to Europe on vacation.


2. Incredible (adj) :

Definition: impossible, or very difficult, to believe Synonyms: unthinkable, awesome, amazing

e.g. It is incredible that she got the best score from the exam with no efforts.

e.g. You should definitely see Kaputaş Beach in Kaş, Antalya. It has an incredible scene.


3. Comfortable (adj) :

Definition: relaxed and free from painWord formation: comfort (n), comfortably (adv)Synonym: relaxed Antonym: uncomfortable e.g. Are you comfortable or shall I turn the heat down?e.g. I don't feel comfortable in high heels.e.g. She dresses for comfort.


4. Scenic (adj) :

Definition: having or allowing you to see beautiful natural features

Word formation: scenery (n)Synonym: picturesqueAntonym: ugly, gloomy

e.g. an area of outstanding scenic beautye.g. a scenic drive/railway


5. Boring (adj) :

Definition: not interesting or exciting Word formation: bore (v), boredom (n), bored (adj), boringly

(adv) Synonym: uninterestingAntonyms: interesting, exciting, captivatingCollocation: to find sth boring

e.g. She finds opera boring.e.g. The children started to play a game out of boredom.


6. Scary (adj) :

Definition: frightening Word formation: scare (v), scared (adj), Synonym: roughAntonym: frightening, terrifying

e.g. a scary movie/story e.g. Walking in the dark and empty street scared the hell out of

me last night.


LESSON 3: LISTENING

7. Friendly X Unfriendly (adj) :

Definition (friendly): behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone

Synonym: intimateAntonym: unfriendlyCollocations: to be friendly to/ towards sb e.g. a friendly face/smilee.g. Our neighbours have always been very friendly to us.


8. Cold (adj)

Definition (cold): not showing kindness, love or emotion and not friendly

Antonyms: friendly, warme.g. His handshake was cold, and his eyes lifeless.

Warm (adj): Definition: friendly and loving Antonyms: cold, unfriendlye.g. They're a very warm family. e.g. I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening.


9. Amazing (adj) :

Definition: extremely surprisingWord formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n)Synonyms: astonishing, surprisingAntonyms: boring, dull e.g It's amazing to think that the managing director is only 23.


10. Wonderful (adj) :

Definition: extremely good Word formation: wonderfully (adv)Synonyms: great, extraordinary, astonishingAntonyms: bad, poorCollocation: to have a wonderful time e.g."Did you know that Daryl's getting married?" "No, I didn't. How wonderful!"e.g. We had a wonderful time in Italy last summer.


11. Find (v) :

Definition: to discover, especially where a thing or person isWord formation: find (n)Synonyms: obtain, get, discoverAntonym: loseCollocations: find yourself, find your waye.g. I've just found a ten-pound note in my pocket. e.g. I couldn't find Andrew's telephone number. e.g. He'll find himself with no friends at all if he continues to behave this way.

e.g. I had a map but I still couldn't find my way back to the hotel.


12. Steal (v) :

Definition: to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it

Synonym: swipeWord formation: stolen (adj)Collocation: steal sth from sb e.g. She admitted stealing the money from her employers. e.g. When I was walking in a narrow and dark street in İstanbul, a purse snatcher tried to steal my handbag.


13. Return (v) :

Definition: to come or go back to a previous place Word formation: return (n)Synonyms: go back, turn backAntonym: depart, leave

e.g. She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never returned to her hometown.

e.g. The whole town came out to celebrate his return from the war.


14. Find (v) :

Definition: to discover, especially where a thing or person isWord formation: find (n)Synonyms: obtain, get, discoverAntonym: loseCollocations: find yourself, find your waye.g. I've just found a ten-pound note in my pocket. e.g. I couldn't find Andrew's telephone number. e.g. He'll find himself with no friends at all if he continues to behave this way.

e.g. I had a map but I still couldn't find my way back to the hotel.


LESSON 4: READING

15. Relaxing (adj) :

Definition: making you feel relaxed Word formation: relax (v), relaxed (adj)Synonyms: soothingAntonym: uncomfotableCollocations: to find sth relaxing

e.g. I find swimming relaxing. e.g. I had a very relaxing holiday in Rize last summer. e.g. My parents are fairly relaxed about me staying out late.


16. Exciting (adj) :

Definition: making you feel very happy and enthusiastic Word formation: excite (v), excited (adj)Synonyms: -Antonym: boring, dull

e.g. an exciting film/soundtracke.g. You're going to Africa? How exciting!


17. Interesting (adj) :

Definition: Someone or something that is interesting keeps your attention because they are unusual, exciting, or have a lot of ideas

Word formation: interest (n), interested (adj), Synonyms: unusual, exciting Antonym: boring, dull

e.g. It is always interesting to hear other people's point of view. e.g. The book I’m reading is very interesting. I can’t wait to finish it.


18. Unusual (adj) :

Definition: different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting or attractive

Word formation: unusually (adv)Synonyms: extraordinary, interestingAntonym: usual

e.g. It's unusual to have adult conversation like that with such a young child.

e.g. I was actually on time, which is unusual for me.


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