Week 3 - Personality Flashcards
adverse (adj.)
negative
extrovert (n.)
a person who enjoys being social
introvert (n.)
a person who enjoys being alone
handicap (n.)
weakness; disability
killjoy (n.)
a person who spoils other people’s fun or enjoyment
merits (n.)
values; positive traits
misattribution (n.)
fals assumption
standoffish (adj.)
not friendly to other people
aloof (adj.)
distant
petrified (adj.)
to be so afraid that you cannot move
phobia (n.)
very strong fear
timid (adj.)
very shy
wallflower (n.)
a person so shy they cannot talk to people
bashful (adj.)
shy, easily embarrassed
outgoing (adj.)
friendly, socializing easily with people
reticent (adj.)
unwilling to talk
reserved (adj.)
not openly expressing emotions or opinions
afford (v.)
to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed Ex: We can afford to do homework tonight.
composure (n.)
calmness
courtesy (n.)
polite behavior
take it out of (smb) (phr v)
to exhaust
wear you out (Phr. v)
to exhaust
encounter (v.)
meet
make sense (phr v.)
be understandable
obstacle (n.)
impediment; block