Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adjective
selected
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
B1 noun
selection
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
B2 adjective
Selective
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
A2 noun
self
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
C2 noun
self-abasement
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
C1 adjective
self-absorbed
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
C1 noun
self-affirmation
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
B2 noun
self-awareness
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
B2 noun
self-control
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
B2 noun
self-discipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
C1 adjective
self-effacing
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
B2 noun
self-esteem
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
C1 noun
self-indulgence
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
C1 noun
self-possession
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
B2 noun
self-reliance
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
B2 noun
self-respect
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
C1 noun
self-restraint
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
C1 adjective
self-righteous
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 noun
Self-sufficiency
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
B2 adjective
Self-sufficient
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
A2 adjective
Selfish
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
B2 adverb
Selfishly
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
C1 noun
selflessness
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
A1 verb
sell
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.