Adjectives C1 Lucy Flashcards
Ambivalent
Having or showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about smth/sme
Be given
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. synonyms: incline, lean, run, tend
Capricious
Be given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood and behavior - inconstante
Derogatory
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards smth/sme - depreciativo
To anger
Irritar
Esoteric
intended or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest - esotérico
Flippant
Not showing a serious and respectful attitude - irreverente ou superficial
Grandiose
Impressive or magnificent in appereance or style, but often lacking in substance
Impractical
Impraticável, que ñ é prático
Follow through on/with
to do something as the next part of an activity or period of development. Continue an action or task to its conclusion. (in golf, cricket, and other sports) continue the movement of a stroke after the ball has been struck.
Histrionic
Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style that comes off as insincere - teatral, histriônico
Incongruous
Strange and not suitable in a particular situation - incongruente
Come off
to be successful; to have the intended effect or result.
to give a particular impression
to have an orgasm
Juxtaposed
Put together or put near each other for contrast and comparison - Justaposto
Justapor
Juxtapose or overlap
Laudable
Deserving prise and commendation - louvável