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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 1B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "easygoing", "narrow-minded", "big-headed", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
absent-minded
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The artist 's absent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .
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bad-tempered
[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

Ex: The bad-tempered cat hissed and scratched whenever anyone approached it .
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big-headed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .
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easygoing
[Adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .
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good-tempered
[Adjective]

friendly and not angered, irritated, or upset easily

Ex: Despite the long hours , he remained good-tempered, making the workload more manageable for the team .
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laid-back
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His laid-back personality makes him great at diffusing tense situations with a relaxed attitude .
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narrow-minded
[Adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .
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open-minded
[Adjective]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .
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self-centered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Self-centered individuals often fail to consider other people's perspectives.
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strong-willed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: In negotiations , his strong-willed stance ensured that the team 's interests were protected and respected .
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tight-fisted
[Adjective]

spending or giving money reluctantly

Ex: Even though he ’s wealthy , he ’s incredibly tight-fisted when it comes to charity .
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two-faced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: In the world of politics , many find that some leaders are two-faced, promising one thing while delivering another .
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well-balanced
[Adjective]

arranged or organized in an even and balanced way

Ex: The presentation was well-balanced, incorporating visuals , statistics , and personal anecdotes to engage the audience .
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well-behaved
[Adjective]

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

Ex: The well-behaved class received extra recess time as a reward for their good conduct .
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English File - Upper Intermediate
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