Phrasal verbs and Adjetives

What does "break down" mean?

1. Cease to function. 2. Lose control of one's feelings.

What does "call off" mean?

Cancel something.

What does "come across" mean?

1. Find by chance. 2. Give a certain impression.

What does "get along (with)" mean?

Have a friendly relationship with.

What does "give up" mean?

1. Stop trying. 2. Surrender.

What does "look after" mean?

Take care of.

What does "put off" mean?

1. Postpone. 2. Make someone dislike something.

What does "run out of" mean?

Have no more of something.

What does "take off" mean?

1. Depart (for planes). 2. Remove clothing. 3. Suddenly become successful.

What does "turn down" mean?

1. Refuse an offer. 2. Decrease the volume.

What does "bring up" mean?

1. Raise a child. 2. Mention a topic.

What does "carry out" mean?

Perform a task; execute.

What does "cheer up" mean?

1. Become happier. 2. Make someone happier.

What does "drop off" mean?

1. Leave something or someone at a place. 2. Fall asleep.

What does "figure out" mean?

1. Understand. 2. Solve a problem.

What does "hold on" mean?

1. Wait a short time. 2. Grip firmly.

What does "look up" mean?

Search for information.

What does "make up" mean?

1. Invent a story. 2. Reconcile after an argument. 3. Compensate for something.

What does "pass out" mean?

1. Faint. 2. Distribute something.

What does "pick up" mean?

1. Collect someone/something. 2. Learn something quickly.

What does "set up" mean?

1. Establish. 2. Arrange something.

What does "show up" mean?

1. Arrive. 2. Appear.

What does "stand out" mean?

1. Be noticeable. 2. Be prominent.

What does "take on" mean?

1. Employ. 2. Accept a responsibility or challenge.

What does "work out" mean?

1. Exercise. 2. Solve a problem. 3. Result in a particular way.

Define "ambitious".

Having a strong desire for success or achievement.

Define "brave".

Prepared to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Define "cautious".

Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Define "generous".

Showing a readiness to give more than is necessary or expected.

Define "patient".

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Define "reliable".

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Define "sincere".

Free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

Define "witty".

Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.

Define "diligent".

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Define "optimistic".

Hopeful and confident about the future.

Define "pessimistic".

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Define "creative".

Relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.

Define "empathetic".

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Define "flexible".

Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions.

Define "intuitive".

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning.

Define "meticulous".

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Define "resourceful".

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Define "spontaneous".

Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and not premeditated or planned.

Define "vulnerable".

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Define "adaptable".

Able to adjust to new conditions.

Define "charming".

Pleasing or delighting.

Define "determined".

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Define "imaginative".

Having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

Define "modest".

Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.

Define "perseverant".

Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.