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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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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate

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

Ex: People have personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .
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bad-tempered
[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

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bossy
[Adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

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cautious
[Adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

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considerate
[Adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

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creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

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cruel
[Adjective]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

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eccentric
[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

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gullible
[Adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

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industrious
[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: He was known for industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .
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insecure
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She insecure about her speaking skills , avoiding public speaking opportunities whenever possible .
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intelligent
[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

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judgmental
[Adjective]

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

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outgoing
[Adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

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passionate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .
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sociable
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possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

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selfless
[Adjective]

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

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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: He walked away with self-satisfied air , proud of his accomplishment .
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shrewd
[Adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

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spontaneous
[Adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

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stingy
[Adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .
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stubborn
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unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

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

Ex: The therapist provided sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .
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untrustworthy
[Adjective]

lacking the ability to be trusted due to dishonesty or inconsistency

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vain
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror , obsessing over her appearance .
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bad-mannered
[Adjective]

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

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easy-going
[Adjective]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

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hardworking
[Adjective]

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

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light-hearted
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cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .
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open-minded
[Adjective]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

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

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

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

Ex: self-confident leader inspired trust and respect among team members with her clear direction .
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single-minded
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focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

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thick-skinned
[Adjective]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

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well-behaved
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behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
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