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alert ·adjective

Definition: quick to notice and react to things around you Level: C1

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antisocial ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: An antisocial person does not like being with other people. Level: C1

b

bear ·verb (ACCEPT)

Definition: to accept something unpleasant Level: C1

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brain ·noun (INTELLIGENCE)

Definition: used to refer to intelligence Level: C1

b

bully ·noun

Definition: someone who intentionally frightens a person who is smaller or weaker than them Level: C1

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character ·noun (INTERESTING PERSON)

Definition: an interesting or funny person whose behavior is different from most people's Level: C1

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chatty ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: liking to talk Level: C1

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competent ·adjective

Definition: able to do something well Level: C1

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conscientious ·adjective

Definition: always doing your work with a lot of care Level: C1

c

control ·noun (CALM)

Definition: the ability to be calm Level: C1

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cool ·adjective (CALM)

Definition: calm and not emotional Level: C1

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corrupt ·adjective

Definition: dishonest or illegal Level: C1

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corrupt ·verb

Definition: to make someone or something become dishonest or immoral Level: C1

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corruption ·noun (BAD BEHAVIOR)

Definition: dishonest or immoral behavior, usually by people in positions of power Level: C1

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courageous ·adjective

Definition: brave Level: C1

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devastated ·adjective

Definition: very shocked and upset Level: C1

d

disapproval ·noun

Definition: when you think that someone or something is bad or wrong Level: C1

d

discipline ·noun (SELF CONTROL)

Definition: when you can control your own behavior carefully Level: C1

d

dishonestly ·adverb

Definition: in a dishonest way Level: C1

d

disrespect ·noun

Definition: when someone does not show respect or behave politely toward someone or something Level: C1

d

distant ·adjective (NOT FRIENDLY)

Definition: not friendly Level: C1

d

distress ·noun (UPSET)

Definition: the feeling of being extremely upset or worried Level: C1

d

drive ·noun (ENERGY)

Definition: energy and determination to achieve things Level: C1

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enterprise ·noun (QUALITY)

Definition: when someone is enthusiastic and willing to do something new and clever, although there are risks involved Level: C1

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extrovert ·noun

Definition: someone who is very confident and likes being with other people Level: C1

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false ·adjective (NOT SINCERE)

Definition: not sincere or expressing real emotions Level: C1

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frustrating ·adjective

Definition: making you feel annoyed or discouraged Level: C1

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fuss ·noun

Definition: when people become excited, annoyed, or anxious about something, especially something unimportant Level: C1

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genuine ·adjective (SINCERE)

Definition: If a person is genuine or someone's feelings are genuine, they are sincere and honest. Level: C1

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gifted ·adjective

Definition: A gifted person has a natural ability or is extremely intelligent. Level: C1

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harsh ·adjective (CRUEL)

Definition: cruel, unkind, or unpleasant in a way that seems unfair Level: C1

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hatred ·noun

Definition: an extremely strong feeling of dislike Level: C1

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heroic ·adjective (BRAVE)

Definition: very brave Level: C1

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hysterical ·adjective

Definition: If someone is hysterical, they cannot control their feelings or behavior because they are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc. Level: C1

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idealistic ·adjective

Definition: believing that it is possible to achieve very good things, even when others do not think this is likely Level: C1

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imaginative ·adjective (CREATIVE)

Definition: able to create new and interesting ideas or things Level: C1

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impersonal ·adjective

Definition: not showing any interest or feeling Level: C1

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inconsiderate ·adjective

Definition: not caring about other people's situations or the way they feel Level: C1

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initiative ·noun (ABILITY)

Definition: the ability to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do Level: C1

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innocence ·noun (NOT GUILTY)

Definition: when someone is not guilty of a crime Level: C1

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insecure ·adjective (WORRIED)

Definition: having no confidence in yourself and what you can do Level: C1

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insensitive ·adjective

Definition: not noticing or not caring about other people's feelings Level: C1

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irritate ·verb

Definition: to annoy someone Level: C1

j

jealousy ·noun

Definition: a feeling of unhappiness or anger because you want what someone else has or fear that someone will take what you have Level: C1

k

keen ·adjective (INTERESTED)

Definition: very interested or enthusiastic Level: C1

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knowledgeable ·adjective

Definition: knowing a lot Level: C1

l

leadership ·noun (QUALITY)

Definition: the set of characteristics that make a good leader Level: C1

l

legend ·noun (FAME)

Definition: a famous person Level: C1

l

liberal ·adjective (SOCIETY)

Definition: accepting beliefs and behavior that are new or different from your own Level: C1

l

low ·adjective (UNHAPPY)

Definition: unhappy and without energy Level: C1

m

magnetic ·adjective (PERSONALITY)

Definition: having a character that attracts people to you Level: C1

m

modest ·adjective (NOT PROUD)

Definition: If you are modest, you do not talk in a proud way about your skills or successes. Level: C1

m

musical ·adjective (ABILITY)

Definition: good at playing music Level: C1

n

naive ·adjective

Definition: If someone is naive, they believe things too easily and do not have enough experience of the world. Level: C1

n

narrow-minded ·adjective

Definition: not willing to accept new ideas or opinions different from your own Level: C1

n

natural ·adjective (FROM BIRTH)

Definition: A natural characteristic is something you were born with. Level: C1

n

nervousness ·noun

Definition: the state of being nervous Level: C1

n

noble ·adjective (GOOD)

Definition: honest, brave, and kind Level: C1

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openly ·adverb

Definition: without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings Level: C1

o

open-minded ·adjective

Definition: willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different from your own Level: C1

o

opposition ·noun (DISAGREEMENT)

Definition: strong disagreement Level: C1

o

optimist ·noun

Definition: someone who always believes that good things will happen Level: C1

o

outgoing ·adjective (FRIENDLY)

Definition: Someone who is outgoing is friendly, talks a lot, and enjoys meeting people. Level: C1

o

overwhelming ·adjective

Definition: very strong in effect or large in amount Level: C1

p

particular ·adjective (NOT EASILY SATISFIED)

Definition: choosing things carefully and not easily satisfied, or making sure that things are exactly as you want them to be Level: C1

p

protective ·adjective (WANTING TO PROTECT)

Definition: wanting to protect someone from criticism, hurt, danger, etc. because you like them Level: C1

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rational ·adjective

Definition: showing clear thought and reason Level: C1

r

reinforce ·verb (OPINION)

Definition: to make an existing opinion, feeling or idea stronger Level: C1

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reluctantly ·adverb

Definition: in a reluctant way Level: C1

r

respectful ·adjective

Definition: showing respect for someone or something Level: C1

r

restless ·adjective (NOT STILL)

Definition: unable to be still or relax because you are bored or nervous Level: C1

r

return ·verb (DO THE SAME)

Definition: to react to something that someone does or says by doing or saying the same Level: C1

r

rudely ·adverb

Definition: in a way that is not polite Level: C1

r

rudeness ·noun

Definition: a manner and attitude that is impolite Level: C1

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scar ·noun (MIND)

Definition: damage done to a person's mind by a very unpleasant event or situation Level: C1

s

self-centered ·adjective

Definition: interested only in yourself Level: C1

s

self-conscious ·adjective

Definition: nervous or uncomfortably aware of yourself and what people think about you or your actions Level: C1

s

self-esteem ·noun

Definition: confidence in yourself and a belief in your qualities and abilities Level: C1

s

selfishness ·noun

Definition: the quality of being selfish Level: C1

s

sensibly ·adverb

Definition: in a sensible way Level: C1

s

sensitivity ·noun (KIND)

Definition: the ability to understand how other people are feeling and to be helpful and kind to them Level: C1

s

sensitivity ·noun (EASILY UPSET)

Definition: the quality of being easily upset by things that people say or do Level: C1

s

shame ·noun (BAD FEELING)

Definition: when you feel embarrassed and guilty about something bad that you have done Level: C1

s

shyness ·noun

Definition: the state of being shy Level: C1

s

sincere ·adjective (HONEST)

Definition: honest and saying or showing what you really feel or believe Level: C1

s

speechless ·adjective

Definition: unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. Level: C1

s

stable ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: mentally calm and not easily upset Level: C1

s

strength ·noun (BEING BRAVE)

Definition: when you are brave or determined in difficult situations Level: C1

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talkative ·adjective

Definition: A talkative person talks a lot. Level: C1

t

thoughtful ·adjective (CAREFULLY CONSIDERING)

Definition: carefully considering things Level: C1

t

trustworthy ·adjective

Definition: Someone who is trustworthy can be trusted. Level: C1

u

uncomfortable ·adjective (EMBARRASSED)

Definition: slightly embarrassed, or making you feel slightly embarrassed Level: C1

u

unconventional ·adjective

Definition: doing things in a way that is different from most people Level: C1

u

unprofessional ·adjective

Definition: not showing the standard of behavior or skills that are expected of a person in a skilled job Level: C1

u

unreasonably ·adverb

Definition: in a way that is not fair Level: C1

u

unwillingly ·adverb

Definition: in a way that shows that you do not want to do something Level: C1

u

unwillingness ·noun

Definition: a state of not being willing to do something Level: C1

w

well-balanced ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: Well-balanced people are calm and have good judgment. Level: C1

w

will ·noun (WHAT SOMEONE WANTS)

Definition: what someone wants to happen Level: C1

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wit ·noun

Definition: the ability to say things that are funny and clever Level: C1