Ivy Global Deck 01 (001-020) Flashcards
colleague
(n.) a co-worker or fellow classmate
compatible
(adj.) capable of getting along well with other people or things
accommodate
(v) (1): to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable
(2) to adapt
(adj) accommodating
amiable
(adj.) friendly, kind, likeable
congenial
(adj.) friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs
aloof
(adj.) emotionally distant
nonchalant
(adj.) casual, calm, unconcerned
apathetic
(adj. ) showing no interest or concern
(n) apathy
indifferent
(adj. ) showing no interest or concern
(n) indifference
sentimental
(adj.) overly emotional
hysterical
(adj. ) having excessive and uncontrollable emotion
(n) hysteria
benevolent
(adj. ) kind, generous
(n) benevolence
empathy
(n) understanding another’s feelings
(adj. ) empathetic
charismatic
(adj. ) charming
(n) charisma
engaging
(adj.) interesting, charming, attractive
compassionate
(adj. ) kind, sympathetic
(n) compassion
gracious
(adj.) charming, generous, polite
courteous
(adj. ) polite
(n) courtesy
cordial
(adj.) polite, friendly
tact
(n) consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others
(adj. ) tactful
emulate
(v) to copy or imitate, to look up to
flatter
(v) to praise excessively or dishonesty
(n) flattery
fidelity
(n) faithfulness, loyalty
steadfast
(adj.) determined, loyal, steady
fickle
(adj.) not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently
headstrong
(adj.) stubborn, disobedient
obstinate
(adj. ) stubborn, disobedient
(n) obstinacy
exasperate
(v) to annoy, irritate
(adj. ) exasperating
infuriate
(v) to anger or enrage
(adj. ) infuriating
indignant
(adj.) outrage, angry at something unjust
mock
(v) to ridicule or make fun of
(n. ) mockery
malicious
(adj. ) intending to harm or cause suffering
(n) malice
exploit
(v) (1): to take advantage of
(n) (2): a bold action or deed
belittle
(v) to put someone down, to express a negative opinion
jeer
(v) to laugh at with scorn
(n) a scornful laugh