ACTIVITY (photocopy)
Touching Strangers by Richard Renaldi
fleet‧ing /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adjective [usually
before noun]
lasting for only a short time SYN brief
- a fleeting smile
- For one fleeting moment, Paula allowed herself to
forget her troubles.
hes‧i‧tan‧cy /ˈhezətənsi/ (also
hesitance /-təns/) noun [uncountable]
when someone is uncertain or slow in doing or saying
something
awk‧ward /ˈɔːkwəd $ ˈɒːkwərd/ ●●○ S3
adjective
1 making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure
what to do or say SYN difficult
- I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.
- There was an awkward moment when she didn’t know
whether to shake his hand or kiss his cheek.
- an awkward silence
- A laugh can help people over an awkward situation.
- Philip’s remarks put her in an awkward position
(=made it difficult for her to know what to do).
► see thesaurus at embarrassed
2 not relaxed or comfortable
- She liked to dance but felt awkward if someone was
watching her.
e‧the‧re‧al /ɪˈθɪəriəl $ ɪˈθɪr-/
adjective
very delicate and light, in a way that does not seem
real
ethereal beauty
- His music is ethereal.
ea‧ger /ˈiːɡə $ -ər/ ●●○
adjective
1 very keen and excited about something that is going
to happen or about something you want to do
eager to do something
- I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
- He’s a bright kid and eager to learn.
I would probably feel embarrassed
I (don’t) think I might be hesitant
Perhaps I would enjoy the idea
Homework:
describe an uncomfortable situation
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