El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 3 - Vocabulario

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

amistoso

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, batallar

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

turbulento, tormentoso

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

callejón sin salida

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

ser el jefe

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

línea de fuego, línea de disparo

the place where a road is crossed by another

cruce

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

frío, gélido

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

recepción, acogida

feeling unwell or slightly ill

mal

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind