U1 Flashcards
Adolescent
In his adolescent years, the candidate claimed, he had undergone many hardships. ( young )
Characteristic
His characteristic way of walking makes him easy to recognize.
Trait
An interesting trait of the hummingbird is its ability to fly backwards.
Syn = Characteristic
Apprehensive
At first he was thrilled about the promotion, but then he became apprehensive.
Syn = Nervous
Assertive
To make them listen, you’ll need to be more assertive.
Syn = serious
Clumsy
After spilling several drinks on customers, I decided I was too clumsy to be a waiter.
Cynical
To claim that people do charity work only to boost their own image shows a cynical attitude.
بدبین
Desirable
the black nightgown had made her more desirable than ever
مطلوب، هوس انگیز، خوشایند
Eccentric
Eccentric people sometimes generate original ideas.
[ترجمه riharu] افراد عجیب و غریب بعضی وقت ها ایده های نوینی را به وجود می آورند.
Anormal
Egotistical
Selfish
Gullible
She was gullible and believed the man’s promise to make her rich if she gave him her money.
[ترجمه گوگل] او ساده لوح بود و به قول مرد مبنی بر اینکه اگر پولش را به او بدهد، او را ثروتمند خواهد کرد، باور داشت
Idealize
He tends to idealize his life in the college.
[ترجمه گوگل]او تمایل دارد زندگی خود را در دانشگاه ایده آل کند
Inconsiderate
it is inconsiderate to go to their house uninvited
بی ملاحظگی است که بی دعوت به خانه ی آنها بروی.
Indecisive
- the korean war was costly but indecisive
جنگ کره پرتلفات ولی بی حاصل بود. - He was criticised as a weak and indecisive leader.
[ترجمه گوگل]او به عنوان یک رهبر ضعیف و بلاتکلیف مورد انتقاد قرار گرفت
Self assured
, confident خودشناس