1A Flashcards
Resourceful a.
good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc. / engenhoso, criativo a.
Ex.: These women were strong, resourceful and courageous.
good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc. / engenhoso, criativo a.
Resourceful a.
Ex.: These women were strong, resourceful and courageous.
Steady a.
(of a person) sensible; who can be relied on a.
(of a person) sensible; who can be relied on a.
Steady a.
Bright a.
intelligent; quick to learn a.
Ex.: the brightest pupil in the class
Ex.2: Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)?
intelligent; quick to learn a.
Bright a.
Ex.: the brightest pupil in the class
Ex.2: Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)?
sympathetic a.
kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems a.
Ex.: a sympathetic listener
Ex.2: a sympathetic response
Ex.3: She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
Ex.4: I did not feel at all sympathetic towards/to Kate.
Ex.5: I’m here if you need a sympathetic ear (= somebody to talk to about your problems).
kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems a.
Sympathetic a.
Ex.: a sympathetic listener
Ex.2: a sympathetic response
Ex.3: She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
Ex.4: I did not feel at all sympathetic towards/to Kate.
Ex.5: I’m here if you need a sympathetic ear (= somebody to talk to about your problems).
conscientious a.
taking care to do things carefully and correctly a.
Ex.: a conscientious student/teacher/worker
Ex.2: He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.
Ex.3: She was a popular and conscientious teacher.
taking care to do things carefully and correctly a.
conscientious a.
Ex.: a conscientious student/teacher/worker
Ex.2: He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.
Ex.3: She was a popular and conscientious teacher.
Straightforward a.
(of a person or their behaviour)honest and open; not trying to trick sb or hide st a.
Ex.: She’s nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.
Ex.2: a refreshingly straightforward attitude
Ex.3: He was quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved.
(of a person or their behaviour)honest and open; not trying to trick sb or hide st a.
Straightforward a.
Ex.: She’s nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.
Ex.2: a refreshingly straightforward attitude
Ex.3: He was quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved.
Spontaneous a.
often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them a.
Ex.: Jo’s a cheerful, spontaneous person, always ready for some fun.
beware v.
[int, trans] used only in infinitives and in orders v.
used to tell/warn sb that sb/st is dangerous and that they should be careful v.
Ex.: Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads.
Ex.2: Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live.
Ex.3: It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.
[int, trans] used only in infinitives and in orders v.
used to tell/warn sb that sb/st is dangerous and that they should be careful v.
Beware v.
Ex.: Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads.
Ex.2: Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live.
Ex.3: It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.
compromise v. /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
[int] to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with sb.
Ex.: Neither side is prepared to compromise.
Ex.2: After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.
Ex.3: They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.
[int] to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with sb.
compromise v. /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
Ex.: Neither side is prepared to compromise.
Ex.2: After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to) the 18-year old pianist.
Ex.3: They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.
on the surface i.
when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully i.
Ex.: It seems like a good idea on the surface but there are sure to be problems.
Ex.2: On the surface, he appeared unchanged.
Ex.3: on the surface his words were funny, but I detected a lot of anger behind them.
when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully i.
on the surface i.
Ex.: It seems like a good idea on the surface but there are sure to be problems.
Ex.2: On the surface, he appeared unchanged.
Ex.3: on the surface his words were funny, but I detected a lot of anger behind them.
often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them a.
Spontaneous a.
Ex.: Jo’s a cheerful, spontaneous person, always ready for some fun.
deep down i.
if you know st deep down, you know your true feelings about st, although you may not admit them to yourself i.
Ex.: Deep down I still loved him.
if you know st deep down, you know your true feelings about st, although you may not admit them to yourself i.
deep down i.
Ex.: Deep down I still loved him.
Down to earth i.
sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly i.
Ex.: He’s very down to earth.
sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly i.
Down to earth i.
Ex.: He’s very down to earth.
