U1 Identity (1A)

Speakout B2

helpful

willing to help, or useful

hopeful

having hope

likeable

pleasant and easy to like

talented

with talent; able or skillful

relaxed

feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you

optimistic

hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future

pessimistic

thinking that bad things are more likely to happen

realistic

accepting things as they are

thoughtful

quiet because you are thinking about something

rebellious

difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected

curious

interested in learning about people or things around you

ambitious

having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich

generous

willing to give money, help, kindness, etc.

practical

able to provide effective solutions to problems

cheerful

friendly and willing to meet new people

adventurous

willing to try new or difficult things

reliable

deserving trust; dependable

musical

having a skill in or a great liking for music

argumentative

often arguing or wanting to argue

stubborn

refusing to change your actions or opinions

experienced

having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times

artistic

able to create or enjoy art

emotional

having and expressing strong feelings

to face your fears

to be not afraid of your fears

facial expressions

face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles

mentality

a person's way of thinking about things

upbringing

the way a child is raised

a role model

a person whose behavior is copied by others

a diamond-cut-diamond situation

a situation when a person has met another who is his equal (e.g. two stubborn people meeting in a clash)

to encourage

to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something

to inherit

to be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents

heritage

a person's racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background

intelligent

smart, clever

cunning/sly

clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people

to have a sweet tooth

to have a strong liking for sugary food