UNIT 19. PERSONALITY Flashcards
to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic
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
showing wisdom
Wise
intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations
Smart
intelligent and quick to learn.
full of hope for success or happiness.
Bright
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
Switched-on
unable to speak.
stupid.
Dumb
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.
Naive
not giving or having much light.
Stupid or slow.
Dim
relaxed and not easily upset or worried
Easy-going
relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people’s behaviour or things that need to be done
Laid-back
careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone
Tactful
(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others
Outgoing
kind and caring
Kind-hearted
able to reply in a clever or funny way without thinking for a long time
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
willing to accept other people’s behaviour and beliefs, especially sexual behaviour
Broadminded
brave and taking risks
Daring
putting a lot of effort into your work
always working hard
Conscientious
not needing help or support from other people
Self-reliant
detailed and careful
Thorough
expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended
Outspoken
She’s a very outspoken person.
tidy, with everything in its place
(of a strong alcoholic drink) without anything, such as water or ice or another drink, added to it
Neat
using words in a clever and funny way
Witty
Her music is witty, ironic and allusive.
liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way
Chatty
needing a lot of attention or effort
High-maintenance
characterized by behaviours that add negativity and upset to your life
Toxic
very careful and with great attention to every detail
Meticulous
very interested in and paying a lot of attention to details:
Detail-oriented
If behaviour, a quality, or a feeling _______ something more extreme, it is almost that thing:
Border on
His suggestion borders on the ridiculous.
She possesses a self-confidence that borders on arrogance.
brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks
Foolhardy, reckless
Idiom
to think in a sensible and practical way and not have ideas or aims that will be impossible to achieve
To have your feet firmly on the ground
Idiom
to not know the facts of a situation.
Estar en las nubes.
To have your head in the clouds
based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding
having or using good judgment; reasonable
sensible
SENSATO
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:
sensitive
SENSIBLE
Idiom
to make an effort to imagine how you would feel or act if you were in the same situation as a particular person.
To be good at putting yourself in other people’s shoes.
Idiom
you forget things very easily
Have a memory like a sieve
lo contrario: have a memory like an elephant
Idiom
do something based on emotions rather than logic
act according to what you feel rather than what is sensible
Your heart rules your head
Idiom
you do it spontaneously. You didn’t plan to do it, but have decided to do it on impulse
You tend to do things on the spur of the moment
Your tend to do things in the heat of the moment.
To support (phrasal verb)
Stand by
Idiom
energía inagotable
To be full of restless energy
Idiom
When a person __________ , they refuse to talk about things that make them angry or worried.
To bottle up your feelings
Idiom
someone who is willing to listen to your problems and give you sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement:
A shoulder to cry on
Idiom
to be very kind and generous
To have a heart of gold
Phrasal verb
to suddenly have strong romantic feelings about someone
Fall for someone
Phrasal verb
to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision:
Weigh up all the possibilities
Someone who is determined and unwilling to change their opinions and beliefs:
Strong-minded
always putting a lot of effort and care into your work
Hardworking
able to be trusted
Trustworthy
adj: reliable
opp: untrustworthy
Brave
Plucky
Phrase/idiom
If someone has a _______, they are easily made angry
To have a hot temper
loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in
Committed
A committed teacher.
