Week 3 - Personality Flashcards

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adverse (adj.)

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negative

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extrovert (n.)

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a person who enjoys being social

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introvert (n.)

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a person who enjoys being alone

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handicap (n.)

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weakness; disability

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killjoy (n.)

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a person who spoils other people’s fun or enjoyment

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merits (n.)

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values; positive traits

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misattribution (n.)

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fals assumption

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standoffish (adj.)

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not friendly to other people

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aloof (adj.)

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distant

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petrified (adj.)

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to be so afraid that you cannot move

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phobia (n.)

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very strong fear

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timid (adj.)

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very shy

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wallflower (n.)

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a person so shy they cannot talk to people

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bashful (adj.)

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shy, easily embarrassed

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outgoing (adj.)

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friendly, socializing easily with people

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reticent (adj.)

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unwilling to talk

17
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reserved (adj.)

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not openly expressing emotions or opinions

18
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afford (v.)

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to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed Ex: We can afford to do homework tonight.

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composure (n.)

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calmness

20
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courtesy (n.)

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polite behavior

21
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take it out of (smb) (phr v)

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to exhaust

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wear you out (Phr. v)

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to exhaust

23
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encounter (v.)

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meet

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make sense (phr v.)

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be understandable

25
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obstacle (n.)

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impediment; block