Personality Vocabulary
Calm, reliable, and consistent in behavior
Steady
a job or task that is fulfilling, satisfying, and gives a sense of achievement or benefit beyond just money
rewarding
What is get on someone’s nerves?
to annoy or irritate someone, often gradually
Complete the sentence: The city was ___ by enemy forces after a long siege
captured
Give a synonym for “because”
since / as / due to the fact that
The idiom which means a person who is annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with
“a real pain in the neck”
a collocation that refers to government employees working in administrative roles
civil servants
This get expression means to manage or survive, often with limited resources
get by
Complete the sentence: After the peace talks, the government agreed to ___ the prisoners of war
release
What discourse marker introduces contrast?
however / on the other hand / although
A phrase that points to someone’s true inner feelings or nature beneath the surface
deep down
refers to a quick or accelerated route to success, promotion, or completion of tasks
fast track
This get phrase means to recover from an illness or difficult situation
get over
This term refers to a sudden violent overthrow of a government, often by the military
coup
Use “although” in a sentence
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The idiom which means someone who is kind, generous, and genuinely caring at their core
“heart of gold”
Give two collocations with “career”
career move/career ladder
He was late but managed to ______ with it.
get away
Complete the sentence: After months of negotiation, the two countries finally signed a peace ___
treaty
Which discourse marker signals a result or consequence, and give an example in a sentence?
therefore / as a result
Describes someone who is careful, responsible, and guided by a strong sense of duty
conscientious/thorough
This phrase describes a job with no prospects for advancement or future growth
I need to speak to Lou, but I can’t _____ of her.
get hold
This term describes a long military operation to surround and cut off a city
siege
Create two complex sentences, each using a different advanced discourse marker (e.g., nevertheless, in spite of, whereas, consequently)
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