Page 5 - Lesson Note

 absent-minded = forgetful, not thinking
His absent-minded comment hurt his sister’s feelings.
 strong-willed = strong desires, stubborn, does not desist
She’s a strong-willed woman who won’t stop until she gets what she wants.
 quick-witted = intelligent, clever, fast at thinking and discovering things
The quick-witted detective solved the crime before anyone else had a clue.
 middle-aged = around 40-50 years old
A lot of middle-aged men are dissatisfied with their lives.
 kind-hearted = friendly
A kind-hearted stranger helped us find the train station.
 ADJECTIVE / ADVERB / NOUN + PRESENT PARTICIPLE (-ING)
 good-looking = attractive, beautiful, handsome
Who’s that good-looking guy over there?
 long-lasting
This long-lasting makeup will keep you looking lovely day and night.
 record-breaking
The athlete’s record-breaking performance won him the gold medal.
 never-ending
Learning a language seems to be a never-ending process.
 mouth-watering
There was a variety of mouth-watering desserts at the wedding reception.
 thought-provoking
It was a thought-provoking novel.
 slow-moving
I was stuck in slow-moving traffic for over an hour.
 far-reaching
The new law will have far-reaching effects in the economy.
 time-saving
These time-saving techniques will help you work more efficiently.
 forward-thinking
Some forward-thinking politicians are proposing reforms to the educational system.
 OTHER COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
 ice-cold
There’s nothing better than drinking an ice-cold lemonade on a hot summer day.
 last-minute
I hate it when my boss wants to make last-minute changes to a publication.
 full-length
The director produced his first full-length movie in 1998.
 world-famous
We had dinner at a world-famous Italian restaurant.
 fat-free
These fat-free cookies are delicious!