Unit 1: Do You Mind? - Vocabulary Review

This set covers vocabulary from the lesson 'Do You Mind?', focusing on negative prefixes, verb collocations, and personality adjectives.

ab-, dys-, mal-, mis-

Prefixes that share a negative meaning when added to words.

misspent

Used to describe a period of time, like youth, devoted only to pleasurable pastimes and pursuits rather than useful activities.

dysfunctional

Not operating normally or properly; often used to describe social relationships.

maladjusted

Failing or unable to cope with the demands of a normal social environment, often due to continued neglect.

aberrant

Departing from an accepted standard; used to describe behavior that is unusual or not normal.

abnormal

Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

misanthrope

A person who hates or dislikes humanity and avoids all human contact.

vent anger

To give free expression to strong feelings of rage or annoyance.

bear a grudge

To continue to feel angry or resentful about a past disagreement or perceived slight.

familiarity breeds contempt

A saying meaning that knowing a person or thing very well can lead to a lack of respect for them.

swallow one's pride

To humble oneself and do something that is embarrassing, such as apologizing, because it is necessary.

conduct oneself

To behave in a specified way, especially according to the standards of a particular context.

exert pressure

To apply influence or force to someone to make them do something, like quitting university.

arouse curiosity

To cause a feeling of interest or a desire to know about something or someone.

assert independence

To state or demonstrate one's freedom from the control or influence of others, often upon reaching a certain age like 18.

adamant

Synonym for inflexible or obstinate; refusing to change one's mind.

elated

Synonym for jubilant or overjoyed; extremely happy.

cynical

Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity; believing that people are motivated by self-interest.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; synonyms include dispassionate and withdrawn.

uneasy

Feeling or causing anxiety, trouble, or discomfort.

compulsive

Resulting from an irresistible urge; synonyms include neurotic and obsessive.

obnoxious

Extremely unpleasant, nasty, or bad-tempered.

amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner; welcoming.

impassive

Not feeling or showing emotion; related to being poised and serene.

eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; articulate.

principled

Acting in accordance with morals and showing recognition of right and wrong; synonyms include scrupulous and upright.