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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absent-minded [adjective]

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

Ex: His absent-minded nature led him to leave the house without his wallet multiple times .

bad-tempered [adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

Ex: Dealing with his bad-tempered landlord was one of the downsides of renting the apartment .

big-headed [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his talent , he never became big-headed and remained humble about his achievements .

easygoing [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves .

good-tempered [adjective]

friendly and not angered, irritated, or upset easily

Ex: She is known for being good-tempered , rarely losing her cool in stressful situations .

laid-back [adjective]

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

Ex: The beach town had a laid-back vibe , perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life .

narrow-minded [adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: Growing up in a narrow-minded community , she often felt like she did n't belong .

open-minded [adjective]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

Ex: The open-minded couple embraced their son 's decision to pursue a non-traditional career path .

self-centered [adjective]

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

Ex: Being self-centered can damage relationships with others .

strong-willed [adjective]

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

Ex: The strong-willed activist fought tirelessly for equal rights and social justice in her community .

tight-fisted [adjective]

spending or giving money reluctantly

Ex: She ’s known for being tight-fisted , so do n’t expect her to chip in for the gift .

two-faced [adjective]

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

Ex: Everyone learned the hard way that being two-faced would lead to distrust within the team .

well-balanced [adjective]

arranged or organized in an even and balanced way

Ex: The artist ’s composition was well-balanced , with colors and shapes distributed evenly across the canvas .

well-behaved [adjective]

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

Ex: Teachers appreciate students who are well-behaved , as it creates a positive learning environment .

English File - Upper 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