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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1H

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1H in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "abrasive", "cynical", "placid", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
personality

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

Ex: Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage. 
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abrasive
abrasive
[Adjective]

behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

Ex: His abrasive remarks upset everyone in the meeting. 
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broad-minded
broad-minded
[Adjective]

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

Ex: She is very broad-minded, always open to new ideas and perspectives. 
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cynical
cynical
[Adjective]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

Ex: After experiencing multiple disappointments, she became cynical about the concept of true love. 
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extrovert
extrovert
[Adjective]

enjoying interaction with others

Ex: She is an extrovert student who loves organizing parties. 
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gullible
gullible
[Adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Ex: He's so gullible that he believes every story he hears without questioning its validity. 
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introvert
introvert
[Adjective]

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

Ex: She is an introvert reader who loves spending time with books. 
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narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[Adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: His narrow-minded views on politics made it difficult to have meaningful discussions with him. 
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placid
placid
[Adjective]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

Ex: She remained placid despite the chaos around her. 
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punctual
punctual
[Adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: She is always punctual for her appointments. 
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quick-tempered
quick-tempered
[Adjective]

(of a person) easily and quickly angered or irritated

Ex: She has a quick-tempered nature, often losing her patience over small issues. 
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reserved
reserved
[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles. 
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self-assured
self-assured
[Adjective]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She walked into the room with a self-assured stride, exuding confidence. 
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self-effacing
self-effacing
[Adjective]

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty

Ex: Her self-effacing attitude made her popular with her colleagues. 
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shrewd
shrewd
[Adjective]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

Ex: The shrewd businessman knew when to invest and when to hold back, ensuring steady growth for his company. 
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spontaneous
spontaneous
[Adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Ex: His spontaneous decision to take a road trip meant he left without even packing a bag. 
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trustworthy
trustworthy
[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: He's trustworthy, always keeping his promises and maintaining confidentiality. 
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busybody
busybody
[noun]

someone who interferes in the affairs of others without being invited

Ex: She is such a busybody, always asking about other people's personal matters. 
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[set] in {one's} ways

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone. 
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to [wear|have] {one's} heart on {one's} sleeve

to make no effort to hide one's true feelings and intentions

Ex: She wears her heart on her sleeve, so everyone knows when she's upset. 
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down to earth

according to what is real or can be done

Ex: We need a down-to-earth plan, not another grand speech. 
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god's gift

someone or something that is considered to be exceptionally talented, valuable, or desirable

Ex: He walks around like he’s god's gift to the company, but his performance doesn’t match his attitude. 
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{one's} bark [is] worse than {one's} bite

used for saying that someone may appear threatening or aggressive, but their actions or behavior are not as harmful or severe as their words

Ex: Don't worry; his bark is worse than his bite. 
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heart and soul

with one's whole being

Ex: She supported the project heart and soul. 
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shrinking violet

a very shy or modest individual who tries not to attract others' attention

Ex: She is no shrinking violet when it comes to defending her friends. 
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