Vocabolario Avanzato per il GRE - Aspetti e Modi

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns

to repeatedly annoy or harass someone with requests or questions

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

to make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain

(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them

displaying approval or praise

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

knowledgeable or experienced with something

not having even the smallest amount of courage

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

neglectful toward obligations and duties

making one feel worried about something

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

(of a person) deliberately telling lies

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

considered to be of small importance or value

lacking excitement or imagination

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

easily angered or annoyed

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

treating others as if one is superior to them