[Vocabulary] Character Flashcards
[pronunciation]
character
/k/
[stress]
character
CHAracter
/ˈkærəktə(r)/
Character t_ (= черты характера) are the inner qualities of a person or animal. They can be good or bad.
Character traits are the inner qualities of a person or animal. They can be good or bad.
/ˈkærəktə treɪts/
Maria always speaks up during meetings because she’s s_-_ (= уверена в себе).
Maria always speaks up during meetings because she’s self-confident.
BrE /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
AmE /ˌself ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
Tom thinks he’s the best at everything. He’s so a_ (= высокомерный).
Tom thinks he’s the best at everything. He’s so arrogant.
/ˈærəɡənt/
Jack loves hearing different opinions. He’s very o_-_.
= широких взглядов, непредубежденный
Jack loves hearing different opinions. He’s very open-minded.
/ˌəʊpənˈmaɪndɪd/
When he saw Mark’s tattoos, he immediately judged him (= осудил, сформировал негативное мнение). He can be so n_-_ about people’s appearances.
= недалекий, с предрассудками
When he saw Mark’s tattoos, he immediately judged him (= осудил, сформировал негативное мнение). He can be so narrow-minded about people’s appearances.
/ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪd/
Lisa always knows the answer; she’s so sm_ and i_.
= умная, сообразительная
Lisa always knows the answer; she’s so smart and intelligent.
[stress]
intelligent
inTElligent
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
In contrast to many strict parents, Mary’s mom and dad always let her choose what to eat and how to dress. They’re really e_-_ parents.
= relaxed and not easily upset or worried - с легким характером,
In contrast to many strict parents, Mary’s mom and dad always let her choose what to eat and how to dress. They’re really easy-going parents.
She was just so fun and e_, you know?
= relaxed and not easily upset or worried - с легким характером,
She was just so fun and easygoing, you know?
John doesn’t dream too much; he’s very p_ and d_-_-_.
практичный и приземлённый
John doesn’t dream too much; he’s very practical and down-to-earth.
/ˈpræktɪkl/
/daʊn tuː ˈəːθ/
After a long week of work, Pete felt tired and s_ _. (= стрессует)
After a long week of work, Pete felt tired and stressed out.
A dolphin is more i_ (= умный) than a shark.
A dolphin is more intelligent than a shark.
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
[pronunciation]
She’s very practical.
= практичная
/ˈpræktɪkl/
Don’t trust Mike with secrets; he’s _r_ (= ненадёжный).
Don’t trust Mike with secrets; he’s unreliable.
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl̩/
Bob only thinks about himself. He’s so s_ and self-centred.
= эгоистичный
Bob only thinks about himself. He’s so selfish and self-centred. /ˌselfˈsentəd/
/ˈselfɪʃ/
I’_ s_ _ because I have an exam coming up.
= стрессую
I’m stressed out because I have an exam coming up.
Behind us an i_ driver tooted his horn. (= нетерпеливый, гудел)
Behind us an impatient driver tooted his horn.
Where are my keys? Oh, I’m so f_ (забывчивый)!
Where are my keys? Oh, I’m so forgetful!
/fəˈɡetfəl/
I’m _ (= становлюсь) more forgetful. I’ve left my keys in the car on several occasions.
I’m getting more forgetful. I’ve left my keys in the car on several occasions.
[pronunciation] disorganized
ˌdɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd
/s/!!
Students should aim to become more independent _ their teachers.
= независимыми от
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers.
[stress] disorganized
disORganized
/ˌdɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/
