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B

be raised


Definition: to look after a child until he or she has become an adult

Example: My brother was raised by my grandmather

broad-minded

Definition: broad-minded person is one that is willing to accept many different types of behaviour, beliefs, or choices in other people

Example: Marcos is regarded as a broad-minded man, he's interested in a wide-range of topics. 




C

Charming

Pronunciation: 


Definition:

Adjective for people who are very lovely and pleasant.

Example:

Yesterday, we met Rodrigo and we found him charming.



E

ESPECIALLY vs SPECIALLY


"Especially" is used when you want to single out one or more elements as particularly important within a group or category. 

"I love reading soft sci-fi, especially books by Isaac Asimov." 

"The movie was great, especially the ending." 

synonyms - particularly, above all, most of all.




"Specially" is used when something is done for a particular purpose, often custom-made for that reason. 

"This lesson plan was specially designed for online teaching."

"I baked a cake specially for my mother's birthday." 

synonyms - specifically, uniquely.


Just to recap: - Especially is about emphasis and exceptionality among a larger context. - Specially focuses on specific intent, purpose, or customisation.


N

Neat


Definition: a neat person is who has the habit of doing things the same way and leaving them in the same place.


Example: My sister is very neat, when she uses something she puts it back in the same place, she never leaves it anywhere else.


R

regard

to look carefully

to consider or have an opinion



S

Self-disciplined

Self-disciplined

Pronunciation:

Definition: A self-disciplined person is the person who doesn´t need anybody telling her "you have to do this" or "you have to do that". She´s conscious of her obligations and duties.

Example: She´s so self-disciplined that she hasn't had any problems with her online studies during the lockdown. It´s a good quality for an online student.


W

willing

to be happy to do something if it is needed