Compound adjectives
- A compound adjective is made up of more than one word, but describes a single idea.
- There are many possible ways of forming compound adjectives:
- adjective + adjective, e.g., red-hot
- adverb + adjective, e.g., hard-working, forward-looking
- noun + adjective, e.g., lifelong, world-famous
- adjective + noun, e.g., full-time, cutting-edge
- adverb + past participle, e.g., highly strung
- prefix + adjective, e.g., underconfident, overcooked
01 Identity
- get a kick out of – Feel excitement and enjoyment
- not that into – Not be very keen on something
- in line with – Match with
- makes us tick – Makes us behave in a certain way
- click with – Hit it off with someone
- say a lot about us – Reveal our traits
- wild about – Be crazy about something
- plump for – Choose
Identity: interests, values, possessions, circle
- Our ‘circle’ is a key part of our identity.
- We like hanging out with like-minded people.
- The things we surround ourselves with can also define us, which is why we might find new friends checking out our books or photograph collection.
- When we know these things, it’s easier to be ourselves and to find careers and the circle that we really click with.