Starter quiz
- Which image represents the word 'conceited'?
- Which image represents the word 'presumptuous'?
- Which image represents the word 'unflappable'?
- Select the correct definition for 'conceited'.
- cool, calm and collected
- overconfident, arrogant or rude
- vain or proud ✓
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- Select the correct definition for 'presumptuous'.
- cool, calm and collected
- overconfident, arrogant or rude ✓
- vain or proud
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- Select the correct definition of 'unflappable'.
- cool, calm and collected ✓
- overconfident, arrogant or rude
- vain or proud
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Exit quiz
What adjective does this image represent?- hesitant ✓
- diffident
- reticent
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What adjective does this image represent?- hesitant
- diffident ✓
- reticent
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- Match the word with the correct definition.
- hesitant⇔nervous or uncertain ✓
- diffident⇔modest or shy ✓
- reticent⇔shy and reserved ✓
- Which word pair makes sense with 'hesitant'?
- beginner ✓
- stomp
- jelly
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- Which word pair makes sense with 'diffident'?
- smile ✓
- teeth
- eyes
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- Which word pair makes sense with 'reticent'?
- individual ✓
- park
- building
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Diffident' is an adjective which means modest or shy.
- 'Hesitant' is an adjective which means nervous or uncertain.
- 'Reticent' is an adjective which means shy and reserved.
Common misconception
These words are very similar and can often be used interchangeably.
These words have subtle differences in meaning and usage and are used in different contexts; so one can't always be replaced by another.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Word pair - words that often appear together
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