Boek English File - Upper Intermediate - Les 1B

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

verstrooid, dromerig

easily annoyed and quick to anger

chagrijnig, humeurig

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

verwaand, hoogmoedig

calm and not easily worried or upset

ontspannen, gemakkelijk

friendly and not angered, irritated, or upset easily

goedhartig, vriendelijk

(of a person) living a life free of stress and tension

ontspannen, rustig

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

benauwd van geest, intolerant

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

open-minded, tolerant

(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

egocentrisch, zelfzuchtig

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

vastberaden, doortastend

spending or giving money reluctantly

gierig, schraalhans

a dishonest and deceitful individual whose behavior and words are contradictory to what they think or believe

dubbelzinnig, hypocriet

arranged or organized in an even and balanced way

goed uitgebalanceerd, evenwichtig

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

goed opgevoed, braaf