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U14 - U19 Flashcards

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1
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happy-go-lucky

A

not caring or worrying about the future

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chatterbox

chatty (adj)

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a person who talks a lot

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within reason

A

according to what is practical, possible, or sensible

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be drawn to sb/sth

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be attracted to sb/sth

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integrity

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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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pretentious

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trying to appear important, intelligent, etc. to impress others

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quick-witted

>< slow-witted

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able to think quickly; intelligent

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pushy

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trying hard to get what you want, especially in a rude manner

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assertive

assertiveness (n)

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behaving confidently so that people take notice of what you say

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10
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get up sb’s nose

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annoy sb very much

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on the surface

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when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully

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scratch the surface (of sth)

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deal with, understand, or find out about only a small part of a subject or problem

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alood | distant | stand-offish

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not friendly towards others

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virtue

virtuous (adj)

> < vice

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a good or desirable quality

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impulsive | impetuous | rash

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doing things quickly, without thinking about the results.

scepticism (n)

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sceptical about sth

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you are not confident that it is true or will happen

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cynical

cynicism (n)

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you believe people do things for yourself rather than for unselfish reasons.

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gutted

He was gutted when she finished the relationship.

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disappointed

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hysterical

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being in a state of extreme distress or excitement and crying, laughing, shouting, etc.

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in tears

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crying

21
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close to tears

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nearly crying

22
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bottle sth up

bottle up your emotions

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stop yourself showing negative emtions or feelings, especially over a long time

23
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wear your heart on your sleeve

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make your feelings obvious to others

24
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innermost thought

A

the thoughts which are most personal and private

25
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pent-up

Screaming at the top of your voice is a good way of venting pent-up frustration.

A

(of emotions, energy, etc.) held back; not shown or expressed

26
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complimentary (about sth)

compliment sb on sth | pay sb a compliment

A

saying nice things about sb

27
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put a strain on sb/sth

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create pressure and anxiety for sb, create tension in a relationship

27
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stick up for sb

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support and defend sb if they are criticised

27
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as time went by

A

over a period of time

28
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settle down

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become calmer and more relaxed

28
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have a go at sb

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criticise sb

28
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make a sacrifice

A

give up sth important or valuable in order to do sth that seems more important

29
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follow in sb’s footsteps

A

do the same work or be as successful as sb before you

30
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idolatry

idolatrous (adj)

A

too much love or praise for sb/sth

31
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snob

A

a person who thinks they are better than people in lower social classes

32
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vulgar | coarse | crude

A

not polite, elegant, or having good taste

33
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despise sb/sth

despicable

A

hate and have no respect for sb/sth

34
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malicious | spiteful

malice (n)

out of malice/spite

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showing hatred and the desire to hurt people’s feelings

35
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kick up a fuss | make a fuss about sth

A

made complaints about sth angrily

36
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make a fuss of sb | make a fuss over sb

A

pay a lot of attention to sb, usually to show how much you like them

37
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lay down rules/law

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say officially what the rules are

38
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set a good/bad example

A

behave in a way that others may copy

39
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make an example of sth

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punish sb severely to set an example

40
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give in (to sb/sth)

= capitulate (to sb/sth)

The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers’ demands.

A

agree to do sth that you don’t want to do

41
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etiquette

A

the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society

42
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frown on/upon sb/sth

A

disapprove of sb/sth

43
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discourteous

courtesy (n)

A

having bad manners and not showing respect.

44
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insolent

insolence (n)

A

extremely rude and disrespectful

45
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be on your best behaviour

A

behave in the most polite way you can.

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