English File Advanced: Personality 1A | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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to do something even though you know that something bad could happen as a result

to take risks

sensible; who can be depended on, going at the same speed the whole time

steady

Exaggerating or saying the opposite of what's true because you're trying to be funny

sarcastic

honest and open; says what they mean quickly, not trying to trick somebody or hide something

straightforward

a person who seems unfriendly and without emotions

cold fish

sensible and practical, being realistic about yourself instead of being a dreamer and thinking there is something special about you

be down to earth

to be a very kind and generous person, willing to help anybody and everybody like a saint

to have a heart of gold

able to do or produce everything that you need without the help of other people

self-sufficient

to make use of somebody/something, sometimes in a way that is unfair or dishonest

to take advantage of

often doing things without planning to, because the idea just came into your head

spontaneous

kind to somebody who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems

sympathetic

do your best to do everything right so you don't feel guilty

conscientious

what you first see, not deep down

on the surface

intelligent; quick to learn

bright

to become angry easily

to have a quick temper

to say that you do not want to give up your position in a disagreement with somebody

to refuse to compromise

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc.

resourceful

to make a different decision or alter an opinion

to change your mind

doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail from start to finish, leaving no gaps

thorough

(informal) a person that you can easily persuade to do what you want like give you money or let you do things

A soft touch

calm and kind; never wanting to hurt anybody

gentle

having made a firm decision to do something and you will not let anyone prevent you

determined

to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens

to tend to

(informal) a person or thing that is very annoying

a real pain in the neck

true but not obvious to many people, forcing them to look harder

deep down