Adjectives I
self-aware
to have conscious knowledge if one's own feelings and characteristics
Old-fashioned
outdated; not modern; typical of a time in the past
Stating the obvious
Saying something that everyone already knows and understands
Favoritism
Unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Social awkwardness
When you feel uncomfortable and out of place in social situations
self-centred
preoccupied with oneself; only concerned with your own needs
Quick-tempered
Easily made angry
Let your guard down
Relax and stop being careful and alert
Dilute
Make less intense
Complete the sentence.
When I was younger, I was very ___________. I imagined that everyone was looking at me and criticising me.
When I was younger, I was very self-conscious. I imagined that everyone was looking at me and criticising me.
self-sufficient
independent; able to provide for your own needs without help from others
Like-minded
Having similar tastes or opinions
Look down on
To think of or treat (someone or something) as unimportant or not worthy of respect
Drift
Pointlessly continue
Replace the words in italics to make participle clause.
She is a kind-hearted woman, who bursts with energy.
She is a kind-hearted woman, bursting with energy.
Conspicuous
Clearly visible
Level-headed
Calm and sensible
Lose touch
Gradually stop communicating with someone
Cool
(in terms of relationship)
Become less close
Contented
Feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction
Self-absorbed
Preoccupied with your own feelings, interests or situations
Trustworthy
Reliable; Truthful
Seeing eye to eye
Agree with; Same opinions or points of view
Misfit
A person whose behaviour or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way
Complete the sentence.
_________ you make an effort, it's too easy to lose touch with old friends.
Unless you make an effort, it's too easy to lose touch with old friends.