English File - Intermediate - Aralin 1B

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidad

expressing love and care

mapagmahal

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambisyoso

feeling nervous or worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

nervyoso

constantly telling others what they should do

umaasta

attractive in a delightful way, often evoking admiration

kaakit-akit

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

mapagkumpitensya

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

tapat

displaying or having creativity or originality

mapanlikha

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independyente

not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

hindi tiyak

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

umunlad

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

mabilis magalit

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

matiisin

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelde

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

maaasahan

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

may tiwala sa sarili

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

mak selfish

possessing or displaying good judgment and practicality

makatuwiran

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensitive

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sosyable

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

matigas

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

sira