Awesome Adjective: Inappropriate

Meaning: Not suitable for the situation; offensive; vulgar; rude.

Examples: 

When people drink a lot of alcohol they do very inappropriate things.

She didn’t get the job because she said something inappropriate in the interview.

One example of inappropriate behavior on the subway is putting your bags on the seat next to you.

Pop Quiz:

Which of the following is an example of doing something inappropriate?

A.  Playing games on your phone during a wedding.

B.  Wearing shorts and a t-shirt to a funeral.

C.  Swearing at an elementary school.

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Melancholy Revisited

Here’s a song using last week’s Awesome Adjective. Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. When you’re finished listening, click on “Continue reading” to see the answers:

Melancholy Man

by the Moody Blues

I’m a melancholy man, that’s what I am,
All the world surrounds me, and my ____1____ are on the ground.
I’m a very ____2____ man, doing what I can,
All the world astounds me and I think I understand
That we’re going to keep growing, wait and see.

When all the ____3____ are falling down
Into the sea and on the ground,
And angry voices carry on the wind,
A beam of light will fill your ____4____
And you’ll remember what’s been said
By all the good men this world’s ever known.

Another man is what you’ll see,
Who looks like you and looks like ____5____,
And yet somehow he will not feel the same,
His life caught up in misery, he doesn’t ____6____ like you and me,
‘Cause he can’t see what you and I can see.

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Awesome Adjective: Melancholy

Meaning: Sad, “blue,” kind of depressed. Also a noun.

Examples:

Fall is a melancholy season.

“What’s wrong? You look so melancholy today!”

She enjoys listening to melancholy songs.

Pop Quiz:

Someone might feel melancholy…

A.  On a gray, drizzly day.

B.  After a break-up.

C.  On their fortieth birthday.

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Awesome Adjective: Unique

Meaning: Very special.

Examples: 

She has a unique personality. I’ve never met anyone like her.

Your style is so unique! Where do you buy your clothes?

I knew it was him even though I only heard his footsteps. He has a unique way of walking.

Pop Quiz:

What’s the opposite of unique?

A.  Original

B.  Extraordinary

C.  Common

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Awesome Adjective: Forgetful

Awesome Adjectives are back to after a two-month hiatus!

Meaning: Describing someone who often forgets things or loses things.

Examples:

He always loses his keys – he’s so forgetful!

They say you get more forgetful as you get older.

I’m very forgetful, so I always write notes to help me remember.

Pop Quiz:

Who is not forgetful?

A.  Someone with a good memory.

B.  Someone with a bad memory.

C.  Someone with bad memories.

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What’s your Zodiac sign?

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Western countries use 12 different signs (called Zodiac signs) to describe someone’s personality depending on when they were born. Zodiac signs can be very popular and are based on the arrangement of the stars. Some people say they can tell your future or help you make decisions. You can find information about your Zodiac sign in most newspapers, magazines, on the internet, even many people can tell you something about your Zodiac sign. They can be an interesting way to start a conversation.

Look at the chart above and find out what your Zodiac sign is, then look at the list below and use a dictionary to read the descriptions.

Do the positive adjectives match you?

Do the negative adjectives match you?

Do you believe the stars can influence your life or tell you something about yourself?

Do you have something similar to the Western Zodiac in your country?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Capricorn (December 22—January 19)
–Positive personality traits: responsible, persistent, disciplined, calm
–Negative personality traits: pessimistic, conservative, shy

Aquarius (January 21—February 19)
–Positive personality traits: inventive, clever, humanitarian, friendly
–Negative personality traits: aloof, unpredictable, rebellious

Pisces (February19—March 20)
–Positive personality traits: romantic, devoted, compassionate
–Negative personality traits: indecisive, escapist, idealistic

Aries (March 21—April 20)
–Positive personality traits: generous, enthusiastic, efficient
–Negative personality traits: quick-tempered, selfish, arrogant

Taurus (April 21—May 20)
–Positive personality traits: reliable, stable, determined
–Negative personality traits: possessive, greedy, materialistic

Gemini (May 21—June 21)
–Positive personality traits: witty, creative, eloquent, curious
–Negative personality traits: impatient, restless, tense

Cancer (June 22—July 22)
–Positive personality traits: intuitive, nurturing, frugal, cautious
–Negative personality traits: moody, self-pitying, jealous

Leo (July 23—August 22)
–Positive personality traits: confident, independent, ambitious
–Negative personality traits: bossy, vain, dogmatic

Virgo (August 23—September 22)
–Positive personality traits: analytical, practical, precise
–Negative personality traits: picky, inflexible, perfectionist

Libra (September 23—October 22)
–Positive personality traits: diplomatic, easygoing, sociable,
–Negative personality traits: changeable, unreliable, superficial

Scorpio (October 23—November 21)
–Positive personality traits:  passionate, resourceful, focused
–Negative personality traits: narcissistic, manipulative, suspicious

Sagittarius (November 22—December 21)
–Positive personality traits: optimistic, adventurous, straightforward
–Negative personality traits: careless, reckless, irresponsible

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