Technology - Unit 3

10 Verbs and adjectives terms

This glossary is about verbs and adjectives that will be studied in unit 3.

Audacious
Adjective
Someone willing to take risks or to something shoking. (Audacious adjective - definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | oxford advanced american dictionary at oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com, 2022) Bold, presumptuous.
Example: In order to become a successful artist, you must be audacious and break the rules.
en: Audaz, atrevido.
audacious
Aware of
Verb
To be cognizant of or have knowledge about a particular subject or issue.
Example: She was aware that it was a difficult task but still wanted to give it a try.
en: Tener en cuenta algo
Be aware of
Confidential
Adjective
Intended to be kept secret.
Example: when I tell you a secret you have to promise not to tell anyone because it is confidential.
en: Confidencial, secreto, privado.
Confidential
Curious about
Verb
Being interested about something.
Example: I was always curious about how our ancestors lived and by how ancient civilizations worked.
en: Curiosidad por
Curious about
Frivolous
Adjective
Not having any serious purpose or value.
Example: Don't be like him, he is unreliable and frivolous.
en: Frívolo, poco serio.
Frivolous
Hazardous
Adjective
risky; dangerous.
Example: Smoking and excessive drinking can be hazardous to your health.
en: Peligroso, arriesgado, nocivo.
Hazardous
Problematic
Adjective
Constituting or presenting a problem.
Example: Trying to look good so that everyone likes you can be problematic for yourself.
en: Problemático.
Problematic
Prudent
Adjective
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Example: When you are in a group of seniors, it is best to be prudent.
en: Prudente, sensato, moderado.
Prudent
Sick of
Verb
Having a strong distaste from surfeit.
Example: I'm so sick of people who don't give clear signals.
en: Harto de
Sick of
Unethical
Adjective
Not morally correct.
Example: Scientific processes such as human cloning and cryogenics can be seen as unethical.
en: Poco ético, inmoral.
Unethical