English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 1B

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

easily annoyed and quick to anger

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

calm and not easily worried or upset

friendly and not angered, irritated, or upset easily

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

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

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

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

spending or giving money reluctantly

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

arranged or organized in an even and balanced way

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children