CHARACTER ADJECTIVES
People have the ability to control their fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.
Courageous
be too fixed in one particular type of job, activity, method
be stuck in a rut
Get better after an illness, or feel better after somebody or something has made you unhappy
get over
My grandmother is a senior citizen, which means she is …
an elderly person.
Famous celebrities often read the tabloids because these newspapers …
feature short, sensational stories about public figures.
People act with great care and attention, especially to avoid taking risks
Cautious
a job in which there is no chance of getting a promotion
a dead-end job
When spots or a rash appear on your skin
Come out in smth
The politician was accused of being economical with the truth during the press conference, which means he …
lied
Some public figures actively seek publicity by …
granting interviews and attending public events.
Choose the positive connotation of extravagant:
Generous
have so much work that you have problems dealing with it all
be snowed under
Many children in the school have … the flu that’s going around this winter.
gone down with
As people get on a bit, they …
grow older.
The politician decided to hold a press conference to …
announce an important decision and address reporters.
Choose the negative connotation of spontaneous:
Impetuous
What is the anonym of a fortune?
a pittance
My leg started to … after I bumped it against the table, so I had to apply ice immediately.
swell up
People said that Mr. Wilson was behind the times because he …
was old-fashioned and resisted modern ideas.
The groundbreaking discovery received a lot of coverage in …
regional newspapers and international media outlets.
Choose the negative connotation of determined
Obstinate
a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment or income
a pittance
Everyone is worried about the virus that’s … in the community; almost everyone I know is sick.
been going around
This old sofa has seen better days, which means it …
> is old and in poor condition.
The celebrity decided to sue for libel after …
an inaccurate and damaging story was published about them.