Language and Vocabulary: Personality Traits and Feelings

A collection of flashcards covering personality descriptors, emotional states, and social interactions based on the textbook transcript.

What is the difference between 'crazy' or 'mad' and 'stupid'?

'Crazy' and 'mad' mean 'not sensible or practical; a bit stupid' and can describe a person or idea without always being negative. 'Stupid' is always negative.

What does the phrase 'see sb as sth' mean?

To imagine or think of sb in a particular way.

How is 'ambitious' defined and what is its opposite?

Having a strong desire to do well or be successful. OPP unambitious.

What is the meaning and opposite of 'self-confident'?

Feeling sure about your own ability. OPP insecure.

What is the definition and noun form of 'generous'?

Happy to give more money and help than is usual. Noun: generosity.

What is the meaning and noun form of 'impatient'?

Not able to stay calm and wait for sth/sb. Noun: patience.

Define 'arrogant' and providing its opposite.

Thinking you are better than other people. OPP modest.

What is the definition and noun form of 'aggressive'?

Likely to fight or argue. Noun: aggression.

What does it mean to be 'easy-going'?

Relaxed and not worried by what other people do (SYN chilled; OPP worried).

How is 'responsible' defined?

Able to act sensibly and intelligently (OPP irresponsible).

What does it mean to be 'tolerant'?

Able to accept ideas you don't agree with (OPP intolerant; N. tolerance).

What is the definition of 'dull'?

Boring.

What is a 'sense of humour'?

The ability to laugh at things and see when sth is funny.

What is the meaning and synonym for 'thrilled'?

Very happy and excited. SYN delighted.

Define the feeling 'furious'.

Very angry.

What is the meaning and synonym for 'astonished'?

Very surprised. SYN amazed.

What common life event is used as an example of being 'heartbroken'?

The death of a parent (e.g., 'She was heartbroken when her father died').

What is the informal synonym and definition for 'terrified'?

Very frightened. SYN scared stiff INF.

What is the meaning and informal synonym for 'miserable'?

Unhappy and depressed. SYN fed up INF.

What are the two meanings of 'jealous'?

1. Angry or sad because you're afraid of losing sb's love. 2. Angry or sad because sb has sth you don't have (SYN envious).

What does it mean to be 'anxious'?

Worried and afraid.

How is the feeling 'upset' defined?

Sad and angry because of sth that has happened.

What are the two meanings of 'sensitive'?

1. (Positive) Able to understand people's feelings and problems. 2. (Negative) Easily upset.

What is the definition and noun form of 'emotional'?

Having strong feelings, and often showing them. Noun: emotion.

What is the difference between 'show your feelings' and 'hide your feelings'?

'Show your feelings' means to express your feelings openly, while 'hide your feelings' is the opposite.

What is the difference between 'upset sb' and 'hurt sb's feelings'?

'Upset sb' means to make sb unhappy. 'Hurt sb's feelings' means to say sth that makes sb unhappy.

What does it mean to be 'moody'?

If you are moody, you often change and become angry or unhappy for no obvious reason.

How is 'sympathetic' defined in English?

Kind and showing you understand sb's problems (does not mean 'friendly' or 'nice').

What is the meaning of 'supportive'?

Giving help to sb who has a problem.