People and Relationships 9, 11, 13, 62

slender

thin in an attractive way

scrawny

unattractively thin and bony-looking

lanky

very tall and thin, usually moving awkwardly

gangling/gangly

tall, with long, thin arms and legs an rather awkward movements

often used for men and boys

obese

very fat, in an unhealthy way

stout

with a quite large, solid body

used for men and women

stocky

short and with a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest

bulked up

increased in body size, especially by gaining more muscle

lean

thin and healthy

wiry

thin but strong

unkempt

‘kempt’ does not exist

untidy, scruffy

(the opposite would be smart or neat)

never a hair out of place

always well-dressed, neat and smart-looking

immaculate

in perfect condition, smart

swarthy

dark-coloured, used about skin

sallow

yellowish

haggard

face looks ill and tired

pouting

positioning their lips in an attractive way

to pout

positions her lips in a look of annoyance

grimace

make an expression of pain or strong dislike

scowled

gave a bad-tempered, angry look

leering

looking in an unpleasant, sexually interested way

to shrug (your shoulders)

lift shoulders up and down to show you don’t know or can’t answer

folded his arms

crossed one arm over the other close to his body

crossed his legs

moved one leg over the other in a seated position

to twitch

suddenly making small movements

clenched her fist

closed her hand tightly because of anger

tapping/drumming your fingers

made quick, light hitting movements

love at first sight

love began the first time they saw each other

(to) fall head over heels in love

fell deeply and madly in love

only has eyes for

is only attracted to

infatuated with

romantically obsessed with

besotted with

almost stupidly or blindly in love with

platonic relationship

affectionate relationship between people of the opposite sex that is not sexual

hit it off

liked each other the moment we met

soulmates

people who feel close in spirit and understand each other deeply

a man/woman after my own heart

someone you admire because they do or think the same as you

get on like a house on fire

have a very good, enjoyable relationship

bosom friends/buddies/pals

very close, good friends

inseparable

always want to be together, very close

(close) bond

relationship or feeling of togetherness

kindred spirit

well-matched

people who seem to be perfect for each other

family ties

connections between relatives that create a sense of belonging and loyalty.

mutual acquaintances

people who are shared friends or connections between two or more individuals.

holding sb in high regard

to think very highly of someone or to have great respect for them

as thick as thieves

to be very close friends who trust each other deeply, often sharing secrets and close bonds

adoration

The parents gazed at their new-born baby with a look of tender…

fondness and devotion

affection

he never shows much … for his children

warmth or tenderness

amiability

She always treats us with great ….

friendliness and kindness

consideration

‘Have some … for the other students!’ she said angrily

thought for their feelings and needs

faithfulness

…. is the key to a good marriage

loyalty and commitment in relationships

fondness

Over the years she developed a … for Mario that went beyond a purely business relationship.

a feeling of affection and liking

loyalty

He was a great team captain who inspired … in the players.

the quality of being faithful to someone or something

crave / have a craving for smth

want very strongly

thirst / have a thirst for

feel very strongly that you want

yearns to / have a yearning for / yearn for /yearn to do

it means that you want something that you do not have and, often, can never have

coveted / to covet

want to possess smth very much

defuse

make a dangerous or tense situation calmer

placate

stop someone feeling angry

conciliate

end a disagreement between two people or groups by acting in a friendly way towards both sides (formal)

to appease

end a disagreement by giving the other side an advantage that they are demanding (normally used in a disapproving way); formal

implacable (hatred)

used about someone’s opinions and feelings and means that they cannot be changed

exultant (formal) / ecstatic (informal)

feeling great pleasure and happiness, usually because of a success

to rejoice

be extremely happy (formal)

jubilant

expressing great happiness, , especially at a victory

bliss

often collocates with utter and sheer;

adjective = blissful;

the adverb blissfully often collocates with happy, ignorant and unaware

perfect happiness

full of the joys of spring

very happy and lively (informal)

You look … today.

thrilled to bits

extremely happy (informal)

We’re … at the news

on top of the world

feeling great happiness (informal)

floating/walking on air

feeling very happy (informal)

I’ve been …air ever since I heard I got into drama school.

over the moon

extremely happy (informal)

I was…

courtesy

politeness and respect

… is still important nowadays.

courteous

polite and respectful

The teacher said her students were always very…

discourteous

impolite and lacking respect

offhand

showing a rude lack of interest in others

insolent

rude and not showing respect (much stronger than discourteous)

etiquette

set of rules or customs for accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations

stand on ceremony

behave in a formal way

straitlaced

having old-fashioned and fixed morals

the done thing

what you are expected to do in a social situation

netiquette

code of behaviour when using the internet

flinch

sudden small movement

expressing pain or fear

squirm

move from side to side in an awkward way

embarrassment or nervousness

smirk

smile (negative associations)

indicates self-satisfaction

beam

broad smile (positive associations)

happiness

sniff at something

breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a noise

to show disapproval

snort

make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down your nose

disgust or amusementti

titter

small laugh

nervousness or embarrassment