Unit 6 Flashcards

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crazy, mad and stupid

A

Crazy INF and mad mean ‘not sensible or practical, a bit stupid’
Both words can describe a person or an action or idea, but the meaning is not always negative. They can describe someone who is a bit out of control but just wants to enjoy life.
Stupid is always negative.

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see sb as sth

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imagine or think of sb in a particular way

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3
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ambitious

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having a strong desire to do well or be successful
OPP unambitious
ambition N

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4
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self - confident

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feeling sure about your own ability
OPP insecure

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5
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generous

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happy to give more money and help than is usual
OPP mean
Generosity N

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6
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impatient

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not able to stay calm and wait for sth/sb
OPP patient
patience N

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7
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arrogant

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thinking you are better than people
OPP modest
arrogance N

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8
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aggressive

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likely to fight or argue
aggression N

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9
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cheerful

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feeling happy

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10
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easy - going

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relaxed and not worried by what other people do

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11
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energy

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the ability to be very active without getting tired
ADJ energetic

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12
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responsible

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able to act sensibly and intellignetly
OPP irresponsible

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13
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honest

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always telling the truth
OPP dishonest
honesty N

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14
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hard - working

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able to work with effort and for a long time
OPP lazy

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15
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tolerant

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able to accept ideas you don’t agree with
OPP intolerant
tolerance N

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15
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dull

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boring

16
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sense of humour

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the ability to laugh at things and see when sth is funny