Unit 6 Flashcards
crazy, mad and stupid
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.
see sb as sth
imagine or think of sb in a particular way
ambitious
having a strong desire to do well or be successful
OPP unambitious
ambition N
self - confident
feeling sure about your own ability
OPP insecure
generous
happy to give more money and help than is usual
OPP mean
Generosity N
impatient
not able to stay calm and wait for sth/sb
OPP patient
patience N
arrogant
thinking you are better than people
OPP modest
arrogance N
aggressive
likely to fight or argue
aggression N
cheerful
feeling happy
easy - going
relaxed and not worried by what other people do
energy
the ability to be very active without getting tired
ADJ energetic
responsible
able to act sensibly and intellignetly
OPP irresponsible
honest
always telling the truth
OPP dishonest
honesty N
hard - working
able to work with effort and for a long time
OPP lazy
tolerant
able to accept ideas you don’t agree with
OPP intolerant
tolerance N