English File - Intermediate - Lesson 1B

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

expressing love and care

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

feeling nervous or worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

constantly telling others what they should do

having an attractive and pleasing quality

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

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

displaying or having creativity or originality

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

not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

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

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

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

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

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

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

possessing or displaying good judgment and practicality

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

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

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

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