Wordlist This list contains the key words from the Student’s Book Unit 1 hindrance (n) /hɪndrəns/ a person or thing that self-defence (n) /ˌself dɪˈfens/ ​sth you say or do makes it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to in order to protect yourself when you are being attentive (adj) /əˈtentɪv/ listening or watching carefully and with interest ​The hotel staff are happen To be honest, she was more of a hindrance attacked, criticized, etc. ​The man later told police friendly and attentive. than a help. that he was acting in self-defence. humble (adj) showing you do not self-interest (n) one’s personal benefit (n) /benɪfɪt/ an advantage that sth /hʌmbl/ /ˌselfˈɪntrəst/ gives you; a helpful and useful effect that sth has ​ think that you are as important as other people ​ interest or advantage, especially when pursued I’ve had the benefit of a good education. Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes. without regard for others ​Not all of them were humility (n) the quality of not acting out of self-interest. blow (n) /bləʊ/ a negative setback ​This was his /hjuːˈmɪləti/ second major blow. thinking that you are better than other people ​ self-obsession (n) /selfəbˈsɛʃən/ the state of Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility. being interested in yourself, your happiness, commitment (n) /kəˈmɪtmənt/ a promise to do motivations and interests to the exclusion of other sth or to behave in a particular way ​The company’s incremental (adj) /ɪŋkrəmənt/ Increase or adding on, especially in a regular series ​The government things Self-obsession and self-doubt can get in the commitment to providing quality at a reasonable way of success. price has been vital to its success. imposed small, incremental tax hikes. ingenuity (n) /ɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/ the ability to invent self-preservation (n) /ˌself prezəˈveɪʃn/ ​the fact compassion (n) /kəmˈpæʃn/ a strong feeling of protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult of sympathy for people who are suffering and things or solve problems in clever new ways ​ He was a designer of great ingenuity. situation She was held back by some sense of self- a desire to help them ​She was known as a hard preservation. woman with no compassion and no emotion. innovative (adj) /ɪnəveɪtɪv/ introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing sth, etc. ​There will be a self-sacrifice (n) /ˌselfˈsækrɪfaɪs/ the act of not compassionate (adj) /kəmˈpæʃənət/ feeling or allowing yourself to have or do sth in order to help showing sympathy for people who are suffering ​ prize for the most innovative design. inspiration (n) the process that other people ​The courage and self-sacrifice of those Politicians are not usually regarded as warm or /ɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ who fought in the war. compassionate people. takes place when sb sees or hears sth that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them selflessness (adv) /selfləsnəs/ thinking more conquer (v) /kɒŋkə (r)/ to become very popular about the needs, happiness, etc. of other people or successful in a place ​The boy band is now setting want to create sth ​Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this recipe. than about your own ​My motives for keeping the out to conquer the world. whole truth from you were not completely selfless. conundrum (n) a confusing inspirational (adj) /ɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/ providing /kəˈnʌndrəm / ​ inspiration He was an inspirational leader. singlemindedness (n) /siŋgəl-ˈmı̄n-dəd/ problem or question that is very difficult to solve ​ only thinking about one particular aim or goal It was a conundrum with no solution. interim (adj) /ɪntərɪm/ intended to last for only a short time until sb/sth more permanent is found ​ because you are determined to achieve sth ​ courage (n) /kʌrɪdʒ/ the ability to do sth Single-mindedness and focusing on his passion have dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without The vice-president took power in the interim period before the election. helped him conquer adversity. showing fear ​He showed great courage and squint (v) to look at sth with your eyes determination. obstacle (n) /ɒbstəkl/ a situation, an event, etc. /skwɪnt/ that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve sth ​ partly shut in order to keep out bright light or to courageous (adj) /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ showing courage ​ see better ​The sun is causing everyone to squint. I hope people will be courageous enough to speak A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. striking (adj) /straɪkɪŋ/ interesting and unusual out against this injustice. enough to attract attention ​Her face was striking. optimism (n) /ɒptɪmɪzəm/ a feeling that good dedicated (adj) /dedɪkeɪtɪd/ working hard at tolerance (n) the willingness to accept sth because it is very important to you ​She is things will happen and that sth will be successful ​ /tɒlərəns/ We may now look forward with optimism. or tolerate sb/sth, especially opinions or behaviour dedicated to her job. that you may not agree with, or people who are dedication (n) the hard work and overcome (v) /əʊvəˈkʌm / ​to succeed in dealing /dedɪˈkeɪʃn/ with or controlling a problem that has been not like you ​She had no tolerance for jokes. effort that sb puts into an activity or purpose willing (adj) not objecting to doing sth; because they think it is important ​Florence preventing you from achieving sth ​He finally /wɪlɪŋ/ managed to overcome his fear of flying. having no reason for not doing sth ​I’m perfectly showed great dedication to her job by working very willing to discuss the problem. long hours. patience (n) /ˈpeɪʃns/ the ability to stay calm willingness (n) the quality or state of determined (adj) making a firm and accept a delay or sth annoying without /wɪlɪŋnəs/ /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ complaining I have run out of patience with her. being prepared to do sth; readiness ​Sarah always decision to do it and you will not let anyone showed a great willingness to learn to skills. prevent you ​I’m determined to succeed. peek (v) /piːk/ to look at sth quickly and secretly because you should not be looking at it ​ determination (n) /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ the quality that makes you continue trying to do sth even Don’t peek at your presents before your birthday. Unit 2 when this is difficult ​He fought the illness with penalize (v) /piːnəlaɪz/ to put sb at a abandoned (adj) /əˈbændənd/ left and no longer courage and determination. disadvantage by treating them unfairly ​He felt wanted, used or needed ​The child was found penalized because of his age. abandoned but unharmed. dignified (adj) /dɪɡnɪfaɪd/ calm and serious and deserving respect ​He maintained a dignified perfectionism (n) /pəˈfekʃənɪzəm/ a person absolutely (adv) /æbsəluːtli/ used to emphasize silence during the interview. who likes to do things perfectly and is not satisfied that sth is completely true ​He made it absolutely with anything less ​Her perfectionism is evident at clear. dignity (n) /dɪɡnəti/ a calm and serious manner that deserves respect ​She accepted the criticism work and at home. accessible (adj) /əkˈsesəbl/ that can be reached, with quiet dignity. perseverance (n) /pɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/ the quality entered, used, seen, etc. ​The remote area is of continuing to try to achieve a particular accessible only by helicopter. gape (v) /ɡeɪp/ to stare at sb/sth with your mouth open because you are shocked or aim despite difficulties ​They showed great advisable (adj) /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ sensible and a surprised I would gape in astonishment if that perseverance in the face of difficulty. good idea in order to achieve sth ​Early booking is happened. persistence (n) /pəˈsɪstəns/ the fact of advisable. continuing to try to do sth despite difficulties, amicable (adj) done or achieved in a gawp (v) /ɡɔːp/ to stare at sb/sth in a rude or /æmɪkəbl/ stupid way ​Don’t gawp at me like that! especially when other people are against you polite or friendly way and without arguing ​In spite and think that you are being annoying or of their disagreement they parted on amicable gaze (v) to look steadily at sb/sth for a long /ɡeɪz/ unreasonable His persistence was finally rewarded terms. time, either because you are very interested or when the insurance company agreed to pay for the asteroid (n) /æstərɔɪd/ any one of the many surprised, or because you are thinking of sth else ​ damage. He gazed longingly at the sweets. small planets that go around the sun ​You might persistent (adj) /pəˈsɪstənt/ determined to do find an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter. get over it (phr v) ​/ɡet ˈəʊvə(r) ɪt/ ​to deal with or sth despite difficulties, especially when other gain control of sth ​It was his first major setback in attractive (adj) /əˈtræktɪv/ pleasant to look at ​ people are against you and think that you are I like John but I don’t find him attractive. life, but he managed to get over it. being annoying or unreasonable ​How do you deal glance (v) to look quickly at sth/sb ​ audible (adj) /ɔːdəbl/ that can be heard clearly ​ /ɡlɑːns/ with persistent salesmen who won’t take no for an Her voice was barely audible above the noise. Let me have a quick glance at the report. answer? glare (v) ( ) to look at sb/sth in an angry awesome (adj) /ɔːsəm/ very impressive or very /ɡleə r / resourceful (adj) /rɪˈsɔːsfl / ​good at finding ways way He glared at me without saying a word. difficult and perhaps rather frightening ​I just of doing things and solving problems, etc. ​These bought this awesome new CD! glimpse (n) /ɡlɪmps / ​a look at sb/sth for a very women were strong, resourceful and courageous. short time, when you do not see the person or thing bay (n) /beɪ/ a part of the sea, or of a large lake, resourcefulness (n) /rɪˈzɔːsfʊlnɪs/ the ability to completely He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd.