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UNIT 19. PERSONALITY Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
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to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic

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Come across
> He comes across as a bit of a bore in an interview.
> I don’t know Emily very well, but she comes across as an intelligent girl.
Dar la impresión

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showing wisdom

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Wise

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intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations

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Smart

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intelligent and quick to learn.
full of hope for success or happiness.

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Bright

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If someone _______ a particular emotion or behaviour, they suddenly start to feel or behave in that way, but usually not sincerely.
Aware of what is going on or what is up-to-date

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Switched-on

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unable to speak.
stupid.

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Dumb

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too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people’s intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair.

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Naive

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not giving or having much light.
Stupid or slow.

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Dim

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relaxed and not easily upset or worried

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Easy-going

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relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people’s behaviour or things that need to be done

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Laid-back

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careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

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Tactful

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(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others

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Outgoing

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kind and caring

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Kind-hearted

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able to reply in a clever or funny way without thinking for a long time

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Quick-witted
You have to be quick-witted enough to talk yourself out of a difficult situation.
She is beautiful, gracious, rich, intelligent, and quick-witted

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willing to accept other people’s behaviour and beliefs, especially sexual behaviour

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Broadminded

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brave and taking risks

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Daring

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putting a lot of effort into your work
always working hard

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Conscientious

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not needing help or support from other people

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Self-reliant

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detailed and careful

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Thorough

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expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended

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Outspoken
She’s a very outspoken person.

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tidy, with everything in its place
(of a strong alcoholic drink) without anything, such as water or ice or another drink, added to it

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Neat

22
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using words in a clever and funny way

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Witty
Her music is witty, ironic and allusive.

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liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way

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Chatty

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needing a lot of attention or effort

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High-maintenance

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characterized by behaviours that add negativity and upset to your life

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Toxic

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very careful and with great attention to every detail

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Meticulous

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very interested in and paying a lot of attention to details:

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Detail-oriented

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If behaviour, a quality, or a feeling _______ something more extreme, it is almost that thing:

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Border on
His suggestion borders on the ridiculous.
She possesses a self-confidence that borders on arrogance.

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brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks

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Foolhardy, reckless

30
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Idiom
to think in a sensible and practical way and not have ideas or aims that will be impossible to achieve

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To have your feet firmly on the ground

31
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Idiom
to not know the facts of a situation.
Estar en las nubes.

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To have your head in the clouds

32
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based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding
having or using good judgment; reasonable

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sensible
SENSATO

33
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easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry.
understanding what other people need, and being helpful and kind to them:

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sensitive
SENSIBLE

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Idiom
to make an effort to imagine how you would feel or act if you were in the same situation as a particular person.

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To be good at putting yourself in other people’s shoes.

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Idiom
you forget things very easily

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Have a memory like a sieve
lo contrario: have a memory like an elephant

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Idiom
do something based on emotions rather than logic
act according to what you feel rather than what is sensible

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Your heart rules your head

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Idiom
you do it spontaneously. You didn’t plan to do it, but have decided to do it on impulse

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You tend to do things on the spur of the moment
Your tend to do things in the heat of the moment.

38
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To support (phrasal verb)

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Stand by

39
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Idiom
energía inagotable

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To be full of restless energy

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Idiom
When a person __________ , they refuse to talk about things that make them angry or worried.

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To bottle up your feelings

41
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Idiom
someone who is willing to listen to your problems and give you sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement:

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A shoulder to cry on

42
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Idiom
to be very kind and generous

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To have a heart of gold

43
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Phrasal verb
to suddenly have strong romantic feelings about someone

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Fall for someone

44
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Phrasal verb
to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision:

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Weigh up all the possibilities

45
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Someone who is determined and unwilling to change their opinions and beliefs:

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Strong-minded

46
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always putting a lot of effort and care into your work

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Hardworking

47
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able to be trusted

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Trustworthy
adj: reliable
opp: untrustworthy

48
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Brave

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Plucky

49
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Phrase/idiom
If someone has a _______, they are easily made angry

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To have a hot temper

50
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loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in

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Committed
A committed teacher.

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