People: Advanced words to describe people

Find and write a synonym for the underlined word:

I'm going to talk about a well-known person I'd like to meet.

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Answer explanation

- popular (adj): liked by many people

- renowned (adj): respected and famous

- eminent (adj): respected and famous

- prominent (adj): respected and important

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He's a tall man with healthy dark complexion.

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Answer explanation

lofty (adj) : tall and impressive

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Especially, his beautiful smile can make a good impression on the opposite listeners.

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Answer explanation

It's very important to learn some collocations:

- make a good/ great/ deep/ profound/ lasting impression on someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Especially, his beautiful smile can make a deep impression on the opposite listeners.

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Answer explanation

A sweet/ charming/ gentle smile emphasizes the characteristics of a person.

An attractive/ cute/ gorgeous smile emphasizes the beauty of a person.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

While serving as the president, he was friendly and polite to the people he met.

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Answer explanation

approach (v) to come near

-able (suffix) manage to do something

approachable (adj) manage to come near

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

While serving as the president, he was approachable and polite to the people he met.

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Answer explanation

- courteous (adj) polite and showing respect, especially to people who you do not know

- gracious (adj) kind, polite, and generous, especially to someone of a lower social position

- gentlemanly (adj) behaving well and showing very good manners; like a gentleman

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

On social media, he appeared clean and tidy in a black suit.

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Answer explanation

immaculately groomed (adj): clean and neat

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

His speeches were carefully made. I’m sure he’s a gifted speaker.

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Answer explanation

an address (n) a formal speech given to an audience

a remark (n) something that you say or write that gives an opinion or thought about sb/sth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

His remarks were carefully made. I’m sure he’s a gifted speaker.

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Answer explanation

oral (adj): spoken

oration (n): a formal speech, especially as part of a ceremony

orator (n) a person who is good at public speaking

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

When I meet him, I will ask him for advice on how to deliver a convincing speech.

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Answer explanation

persuasive (adj) able to persuade sb to believe or do sth

strong (adj) difficult to attack or criticize