Upper-Intermediate to Advanced English Vocabulary - Compound Adjectives

This video tutorial introduces compound adjectives, explaining their structure and usage in English. It covers 15 commonly used compound adjectives to describe people, such as absent minded, bad tempered, and self-centered. The lesson emphasizes pronunciation tips and provides examples to enhance understanding. By the end, viewers will be able to use compound adjectives to express themselves more precisely and fluently.

What is a compound adjective?

• An adjective that describes a verb

• A noun that describes an adjective

• Two or more words working together to describe a noun

• A single word describing a noun

Which of the following best describes 'absent-minded'?

• Forgetful or preoccupied

• Relaxed and tolerant

• Quick to anger

• Arrogant and self-important

What does 'big-headed' mean?

• Willing to consider different ideas

• Having an inflated sense of one's own importance

• Easily irritated

• Relaxed and tolerant

How would you describe someone who is 'laid-back'?

• Easily irritated

• Relaxed and not stressed

• Focused on oneself

• Unwilling to spend money

What is the opposite of 'narrow-minded'?

• Two-faced

• Open-minded

• Self-centered

• Thick-skinned

Which compound adjective describes someone who is not sensitive to criticism?

• Self-assured

• Thick-skinned

• Well-balanced

• Tight-fisted

What does 'two-faced' mean?

• Determined and resolute

• Confident in one's abilities

• Deceitful or hypocritical

• Stable and harmonious