Unit 2 Flashcards
What is the definition of an agenda?
An agenda is a secret plan or reason for doing something.
Define the term approachable.
If someone is approachable, they are friendly and always willing to talk to other people.
What is arrogance?
Arrogance is proud and unpleasant behaviour in which someone thinks they are a lot more important than other people.
What does awareness mean?
Awareness is knowing or understanding something.
What does it mean to back down?
To back down means to stop insisting on something, especially because other people have been opposed to them.
What is a barrier?
A barrier is a physical object that blocks a road or path.
What are two collocations with the word ‘barrier’?
- put up a barrier
- break down a barrier
What does it mean to be bothered about something?
If you are bothered about something, you do not like it and worry about it a lot.
What does bounce back mean?
To bounce back means to become happy, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens.
What does the adjective ‘bubbly’ mean?
Cheerful and always chatting, laughing
‘Bubbly’ describes a lively and sociable personality.
What does it mean to ‘confide’ in someone?
To tell them something personal about yourself that you do not want others to know
This implies a level of trust in the person you confide in.
Define ‘conscientious’.
Taking care to do things correctly and carefully
Conscientious individuals pay attention to detail and responsibility.
What is a ‘cynic’?
Someone who doesn’t believe that people are sincere or have good intentions
Cynics often view the world with skepticism.
What does it mean to ‘drag down’?
To put you in the same bad situation that they are in
This phrase often refers to negative influences from others.
Define ‘eccentric’.
A bit strange or not usual, but in a fun way
Eccentric behavior is often seen as quirky or unconventional.
What characterizes a ‘fake’ object?
A copy of a real object
‘Fake’ can also refer to people pretending to be better than they are.
What does it mean to be ‘full of yourself’?
Thinking you’re very special or more important than others
This phrase often describes arrogance or self-importance.
What does it mean to ‘get ahead’?
To be very successful in what you are trying to achieve in life
This often involves personal or professional advancement.
What does it mean to go ‘over someone’s head’?
To do something without discussing it with them, especially when they have authority over you
This phrase can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts in professional settings.
What is the definition of ‘guard’?
Someone or something that protects a place, person, or thing, or a position of defence.
What does ‘insight’ mean?
A clear understanding of something or a situation.
Define ‘mandatory’.
Something that’s required or obligatory.
What does it mean to ‘muse’?
To think deeply about something.
What does it mean to ‘narrow down’?
To reduce a range of things to a smaller number.
What is ‘perseverance’?
The determination to finish something until you have finished.
What characterizes a ‘rough’ period?
A time when life has become very difficult for someone.
What is a ‘scan’ in a medical context?
A picture of the inside of something, often used in medicine.
What does it mean to ‘step in’?
To get involved in a situation to help.
What does it mean to ‘talk through’ something?
To discuss a problem or situation.
What does it mean to ‘keep an eye on’ someone?
To make sure you know what is happening & that you can provide help when it is needed
What does it mean to be ‘on first name terms’ with someone?
You are friendly enough with someone to call them by their first name
Define ‘in the public eye’.
Someone who is famous and is often seen on television or in the newspapers and on the internet
What does ‘frail’ mean?
Someone who is thin and not very strong
What is ‘friction’ in a social context?
When there’s disagreement or tension between people
What does it mean to ‘instil’ a feeling in someone?
To teach them or encourage them to have that feeling or behave in that way
What is a ‘mixed message’?
When you receive unclear or contradicting signals from someone
Define ‘outburst’.
A sudden strong expression of an emotion
see eye to eye
agree with someone
