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Unit 1
ΚΠΓ Level Γ1 & Γ2

Words in Action

Adjectives showing courage

An adventurous person looks for adventure.
A brave one is self-confident in the presence of danger and ready to suffer pain.
A chivalrous man puts himself in danger for the protection of others.
A bold one stands out and faces danger bravely.
A daring one defies any dangers.
A fearless person shows no fear.
An intrepid person possesses unshakable nerves.
A courageous person is more than brave, adding a moral element to his/her deeds.
An audacious person exhibits a fearless spirit, defiant even of law or decorum.
A gallant man is brave in a dashing and showy way.
A valiant person not only faces great dangers successfully but also achieves great results.

Exercise A >>> Complete the table with the noun derived from the corresponding adjective.

ADJECTIVES NOUNS ADJECTIVES NOUNS
adventurous fearless fearlessness
adventure
brave intrepid intrepidness
bravery
chivalrous courageous courage
chivalry
bold audacious audacity
boldness
daring/dare
daring gallant gallantry
valiant valour

Exercise B >>> Read the text below and choose the correct word A, B, C or D to fill the gaps.

ranklin Delano Roosevelt loved to travel, but not by air. A gregarious man who (1)
F the company of other people, he preferred to go by rail or ship, savouring the (2)
and comfort that these familiar means of transport could provide a President of the United
States with. His physical (3), moreover, made flying difficult; the aircraft of the thirties
and early forties were not (4) to accommodate persons in wheelchairs. ‘I’m in no hurry,’
he once explained. ‘The sooner I get where I’m going, the sooner people will be wanting some-
thing from me.’ So, while Roosevelt (5) in the White House longer than any President, he
made only three trips by air during his entire time in office.

1 a avoided 2 a leisure 3 a obstacle 4 a designed 5 a evacuated
b relished b hardships b capacity b done b occupied
c loathed c rush c hindrance c promoted c resided
d recognized d hassle d handicap d thought d prolonged

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