Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "judgmental", "eccentric", "gullible", 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 .

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 .

bossy [adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

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

cautious [adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Ex: The company took a cautious approach to expansion , thoroughly researching each potential market .

considerate [adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Ex:

creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .

cruel [adjective]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

Ex: The cruel dictator oppressed his people , showing no mercy to those who opposed him .

eccentric [adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing .

gullible [adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Ex: The gullible tourist fell for the con artist 's sob story and ended up losing all their money .

industrious [adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: Despite the challenges , she remained industrious throughout the long hours .

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 .

intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .

judgmental [adjective]

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

Ex: The online community can be quite judgmental , often jumping to conclusions without knowing the full story .

outgoing [adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood , the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block .

passionate [adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners .

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 .

selfless [adjective]

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

Ex: His selfless sacrifice saved the lives of his comrades , earning him admiration and respect .

self-satisfied [adjective]

excessively pleased with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of not feeling the need to improve or change

Ex: It ’s hard to work with someone so self-satisfied all the time .

shrewd [adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

Ex: The CEO 's shrewd decision-making led to the company 's success , even during economic downturns .

spontaneous [adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Ex: The couple ’s spontaneous weekend getaway turned into one of the best trips they ’d ever taken .

stingy [adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature , given his high-paying job .

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 .

sympathetic [adjective]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

Ex: The doctor was sympathetic to the patient 's concerns about the upcoming surgery .

untrustworthy [adjective]

lacking the ability to be trusted due to dishonesty or inconsistency

Ex: The untrustworthy reports led to confusion and misinformation among the team .

vain [adjective]

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

Ex: He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming .

bad-mannered [adjective]

(of a person) not displaying good or appropriate behavior, particularly in social situations

Ex: She did n't appreciate his bad-mannered comments during the presentation .

easy-going [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

Ex: Despite the chaos at work , he remained easy-going and calm .

hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex:

light-hearted [adjective]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: The light-hearted conversation over dinner lifted the family 's mood after a long day .

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 .

quick-witted [adjective]

able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

Ex: The quick-witted detective was able to solve the case with his sharp insights .

self-confident [adjective]

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

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

single-minded [adjective]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

Ex: Single-minded individuals may struggle with balancing other aspects of life .

thick-skinned [adjective]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

Ex: It ’s not easy to be thick-skinned when you care deeply about your work .

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 .

Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
Introduction - IA - Part 1	Introduction - IA - Part 2	Introduction - IC	Unit 1 - 1A
Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E	Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1G
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F
Unit 2 - 2G	Unit 2 - 2H	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4B
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F
Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5E
Unit 5 - 5F	Unit 5 - 5G	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C
Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 6 - 6G	Unit 6 - 6H
Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 7 - 7E
Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F
Unit 9 - 9H	Culture 1	Culture 7