Vocabulary First Impressions

Vocabulary Chapter 1.1. of Business English

considerate, caring

kind

courteous (respectful, or considerate in manner)

polite

tactful, careful

discreet

receptive (willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas)

open-minded

exacting (making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources)

demanding

unassuming (not pretentious or arrogant)

modest

confident, self-assured

assertive

inflexible

rigid

adaptable

flexible

relaxed

easy-going

truthful

honest

alert, observant

attentive

sociable

outgoing

moody

temperamental

versatile (able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities)

adaptive

resilient to criticism

thick-skinned

watchful

alert

mild, soft

gentle

steady, even

balanced

friendly

amiable

driven

ambitious

realistic

practical

acceptable to all

agreeable

entertaining

amusing

capable

able

hard-working

diligent

unhurried

slow

kind, caring

warm-hearted

dependable

reliable

considerate of others’ feelings

sensitive

mannerly

well-behaved

inactive

idle

diplomatic (having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way)

tactful

quiet, restrained

reserved

multi-functional

versatile

argumentative

quarrelsome

self-centered

selfish

hard-working

industrious

tolerant

patient

nostalgic

sentimental

daring

adventurous

boring

dull

childish

immature

spontaneous

impulsive

vain, self-important (an inflated, excessive pride in their appearance, abilities, or achievements, behaving as if they are superior to others)

conceited

shy

timid

anxious

nervous

unpleasant

disagreeable

eager, excited

enthusiastic

supportive

helpful

direct, honest

frank

reluctant (unwilling and hesitant)

hesitant

skilled

talented

uncertain

unsure

intelligent

bright

keen (having or showing enthusiasm)

eager

enthusiastic

keen

calm, composed

level-headed

competent

capable

feelings-driven

emotional

self-important

egotistical

delightful, engaging

charming

communication without words

non-verbal

movements of the face that show emotion

facial expression

crazy, comical

zany

hierarchy gap between superior and subordinate

power distance

tolerance for ambiguity

uncertainty avoidance

allowing gratification of desires

indulgence

line of people waiting

queue

cord for holding an ID or keys

lanyard

timepiece worn on the wrist

wristwatch

planned route or schedule of events

itinerary

planned timetable

schedule

raised area beside the tracks

train platform

harmonious relationship (a close relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well)

rapport

fear in advance

to dread

beginner undergoing training

trainee

temporary trainee

intern

unsolicited sales call

cold call

use to maximum advantage

leverage

present a proposal

to pitch

Please be _ about confidential information.

discreet

A good leader stays _ to new ideas.

open-minded

This role is very _ and requires extra effort.

demanding

Despite his success, he remains _

modest

You should be _ when negotiating your salary.

assertive

Their process is too _ to adapt quickly.

rigid

We need a more _ schedule to accommodate everyone.

flexible

Our manager is _ and approachable.

easy-going

Always be _ in your feedback.

honest

She was very _ during the presentation.

attentive

John is so _ that he meets new people effortlessly.

outgoing

Beware: the project lead can be _

temperamental

A good coach is _ to each athlete’s needs.

adaptive

You’ll need to be _ in this criticism-heavy field.

thick-skinned

Stay _ to any changes in the patients’s condition.

alert

Use a _ approach when giving feedback.

gentle

She maintains a _ work-life routine.

balanced