Describing personalities Flashcards
My sister ___ a bit of a t_____ when things don’t go her way.
My sister has a bit of a temper when things don’t go her way.
temper the tendency to become angry very quickly
She has a bit of a rebellious/adventurous s______, especially during her teenage years
She has a bit of a rebellious/adventurous streak, especially during her teenage years streak /striːk/ an often unpleasant characteristic that is very different from other characteristics
Despite his tough e________, he’s a bit sentimental about certain things.
Despite his tough exterior, he’s a bit sentimental about certain things.
exterior /ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ər/ the outside part of something or someone
I’m usually calm, but I have a bit of a jealous s____ when i_ _____ __ relationships.
I’m usually calm, but I have a bit of a jealous side when it comes to relationships.
side a part of someone’s character
She is l____________ (=pleasant and easy to like)
She is likable
творческий
imaginative /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv/ good at thinking of new, original, and clever ideas
an imaginative designer
общительный
sociable - sociable people like to meet and spend time with other people
outgoing- (of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others:
Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
extroverted
скромный
modest not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements
He’s very modest about his achievements.
Not shy! shy means nervous and uncomfortable with other people. Children are often shy of/with people they don’t know.
чувствительный
sensitive easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry
Her reply showed that she was very sensitive to criticism.
He was very sensitive about his scar and thought everyone was staring at him.
совершает необдуманные поступки
thoughtless not considering how your actions or words may upset someone
It was thoughtless not to call and say you’d be late.
нерешительный
indecisive not good at making decisions
He is widely thought to be an indecisive leader.