Words to describe people in the news

Here are 6 useful words to describe a person, all at level B2. Each word has an easy meaning, an example from real life and a word like it. Then play the game, and the words come back on word cards.

ethical elderly aggressive wealthy controversial dishonest

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Ethical

Meaning: You do what is right and fair.

"She never lies to her clients, even to make more money. She is ethical."

In other words: fair and right

Elderly

Meaning: Old. It is a polite word for old people.

"The elderly man next door is 90, and he still walks every day."

In other words: old

Aggressive

Meaning: You act in an angry way, and you want to fight or win.

"The driver jumped out of his car and shouted at everyone. He was aggressive."

In other words: angry and ready to fight

Wealthy

Meaning: You have a lot of money.

"They live in a big house by the sea. They are wealthy."

In other words: rich

Controversial

Meaning: Many people argue about you or your ideas.

"Half the country loves the senator, and half hates him. He is controversial."

In other words: argued about

Dishonest

Meaning: You lie or cheat.

"The salesman sold old cars as new ones. He was dishonest."

In other words: not honest

How to remember these words

Say each word out loud with its example. Then use it about someone you know: "My sister is ethical." In the game, every word comes back later in a new task, so you see it more than once.

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