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: People have personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .

bad-tempered

[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

bossy

[Adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .

cautious

[Adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Ex: The detective proceeded cautious optimism , hoping to uncover new leads in the case .

considerate

[Adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Ex: In considerate act of kindness , the student shared his notes with a classmate who had missed a lecture due to illness .

creative

[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: My friend is creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .

cruel

[Adjective]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

Ex: cruel treatment of animals at the factory farm outraged animal rights activists .

eccentric

[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .

gullible

[Adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

industrious

[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

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

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 .

intelligent

[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

judgmental

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacherjudgmental tone discouraged the student from speaking up .

outgoing

[Adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

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 .

sociable

[Adjective]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Ex: The new employee sociable, chatting with coworkers during lunch .

selfless

[Adjective]

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

Ex: selfless teacher went above and beyond to ensure that every student had the opportunity to succeed .

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 .

shrewd

[Adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

Ex: shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .

spontaneous

[Adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .

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 .

stubborn

[Adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he stubborn in his decision to quit his job .

sympathetic

[Adjective]

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 .

untrustworthy

[Adjective]

lacking the ability to be trusted due to dishonesty or inconsistency

Ex: untrustworthy source provided conflicting information that raised suspicions .

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 .

bad-mannered

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She tried to ignore bad-mannered behavior , but it was hard not to notice .

easy-going

[Adjective]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

Ex: He ’s easy-going that even when plans change , he just goes with the flow .

hardworking

[Adjective]

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

light-hearted

[Adjective]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

Ex: light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .

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 .

quick-witted

[Adjective]

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

self-confident

[Adjective]

(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 .

single-minded

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The team worked with single-minded focus on completing the project .

thick-skinned

[Adjective]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

Ex: Despite the criticism , he thick-skinned and continued with his plan .

well-behaved

[Adjective]

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

Ex: well-behaved class received extra recess time as a reward for their good conduct .

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

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A