English File - Intermediate - Lesson 1B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "ambitious", "moody", "stubborn", etc.

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personality [noun]

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

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .

affectionate [adjective]

expressing love and care

Ex: She appreciated his affectionate nature , feeling loved and cherished in his presence .

ambitious [adjective]

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

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student , always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities .

anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

bossy [adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: While some people appreciate direction , others find her bossy demeanor off-putting .

charming [adjective]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

Ex: The actress had a charming presence on screen , with a magnetic charisma that drew audiences in .

competitive [adjective]

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

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn .

honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .

imaginative [adjective]

displaying or having creativity or originality

Ex: The artist 's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes .

independent [adjective]

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

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

insecure [adjective]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship , worried that their partner might find someone better .

to mature [verb]

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

Ex: The process of maturing involves gaining wisdom and emotional resilience over time .

moody [adjective]

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

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work , snapping at his coworkers for no reason .

patient [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .

rebellious [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration , the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies .

reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .

self-confident [adjective]

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

Ex: Even in difficult situations , he remained self-confident .

selfish [adjective]

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

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

sensible [adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks .

sensitive [adjective]

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

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations .

sociable [adjective]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Ex: As a very sociable person , John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature .

stubborn [adjective]

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

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables , even after being told they were good for them .

spoiled [adjective]

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

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it .

English File - Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B