Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)
Topic: Extreme Adjectives
Lesson Notes December 2, 2025 (Vocabulary Building)
Words & Phrases
I might be able to see the stars better if I go outside in the middle of the night.
After the surgery, the doctor told me to wear protective (eyewear / glasses) for a couple of weeks.
I have to have my eyesight checked once a year. (This makes it clear that you are the one getting the check, not doing the checking yourself. Saying “I have to check my eyesight” sounds like you are doing the checking yourself, which is unusual in English.)
At our age we need to have a cognitive test every three years to renew our driving license.
Booster seat (noun) = a seat designed to raise a child to a safe height, especially in a car so that the seat belt fits properly
The movie theatre supplies booster seats for small kids.
My grandson’s booster seats stay in my car.
I was so impressed that the hairstylist had a booster seat for my granddaughter.
Appropriate Language
Cognitive test (noun) = an assessment designed to measure a person’s mental abilities, such as memory, reasoning, attention, and problem-solving (Synonyms: mental assessment, intelligence test, aptitude test)
The doctor administered a cognitive test to check for memory issues.
Research in cognition helps us understand how people learn.
Extreme Adjectives
Unit 13 Section 3
Exhilarated (adjective) = feeling extremely happy, excited, or full of energy
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
The roller coaster ride left him exhilarated and laughing.
They were exhilarated by the news of their promotion.
Example sentences
The couple are enjoying a fantastic beach holiday.
In the photo I can see a brilliant blue sky.
They both have fantastic smiles.
