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take an instant dislike to sb
dislike sb as soon as you meet them
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to resent sth
feel anger about sth
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hostile
unfriendly and aggressive
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to sb's face
say sth to sb directly
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complimentary
saying nice things about sb
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behind sb's back
talking about sb, without their knowledge, and usually it is bad or unkind
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inevitebly
something that is certain to happen
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put a strain on sb/sth
create pressure and anxiety for sb; create tension in a relationship
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stick up for sb/sth
to support someone or something when they are being criticized
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as time went by
over a period of time
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settle down
become calmer and more relaxed
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tough
difficult/strong
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things
used to talk about situations
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look up
start to become better
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initially
in the beginning
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reluctant
not wanting to do sth/unwilling
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bond
a connection
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respect for sb
a feeling of admiration for sb because of their qualities
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confide
tell sb personal information because you trust them
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ups and downs
good and bad times
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appreciate
recognize sth and welcome it
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make a sacrifice
give up sth important or valuable in order to do sth that seems more important
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heroine
hero for man/idol
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courage
the ability to do sth, even though it is dangerous
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dignity
a calm,controlled manner in a difficult situation
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humility
the quality of not believing you are better or more important/ humble
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inspire sb
give sb the enthusiasm and desire to do sth
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idolize sb
admire or love sb very much/ worship
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dedication
the hard work and effort that sb puts into an activity because they care about it
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have a go at sb
say unkind things or complain about sb
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look up to sb
admire and respect sb, often sb who is older or in a higher position
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follow in sb's footsteps
do the same work or be as successful as sb before you
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rebel
a person who apposes people in authority
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idealist
a person who belives the world can be perfect
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hypocrite
a person who says they have strong principles but does not act according to these principles
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snob
a person who thinks they are better than people in lower social classes
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look down on sb
think that you are better than sb
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vulgar
not polite/elegant/or having good taste
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be bullied
be hurt or frightend by sb who is bigger and stronger
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despire sb/sth
hate and have no respect for sb/sth
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malicious
showing hatred and the disire to hurt people's feelings/spiteful
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gossip
strories about other people's privat lives, which may be unkind or un true
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principles
strong belives that influence how you behave
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nature
the basic charecter of a person
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nurture
the care and attention given to help sb develop
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impact
an effect or influence on sth
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play a part
be involved and influential in developing sth
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role model
a person you admire and learn from
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peer pressure
the influence on your behaviour of people around you of the same age
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incentive
a thing that encourages you to work harder
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deterrent
a thing that makes you less likely to do sth
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broken home
a family in which the parents are divorced or separated
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deprived
without sufficient food, education, or money
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detrimental effect
a very negative effect
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messy
dirty or untidy
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pull your weight
work as hard as everyone else in a job or activity
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go on and on about sth
keep talking in a boring way
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nag
keep complaining about sb's behaviour
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unappealing
not pleasant or attractive
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life-threatening
likely to cause death
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fuss
you become angry and complain about sth which probaply isn't important
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lay down rules
say officially what the rules are
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set an example
behave in a way that others may copy
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give in
agree to do sth that you don't want to do
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nature
the basic charecter of a person
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nurture
the care and attention given to help sb develop
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impact
an effect or influence on sth
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play a part
be involved and influential in developing sth
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role model
a person you admire and learn from
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peer pressure
the influence on your behaviour of people around you of the same age
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incentive
a thing that encourages you to work harder
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deterrent
a thing that makes you less likely to do sth
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broken home
a family in which the parents are divorced or separated
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deprived
without sufficient food, education, or money
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detrimental effect
a very negative effect
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messy
dirty or untidy
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pull your weight
work as hard as everyone else in a job or activity
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go on and on about sth
keep talking in a boring way
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nag
keep complaining about sb's behaviour
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unappealing
not pleasant or attractive
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life-threatening
likely to cause death
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fuss
you become angry and complain about sth which probaply isn't important
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lay down rules
say officially what the rules are
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set an example
behave in a way that others may copy
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give in
agree to do sth that you don't want to do
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etiquette
the formal rules for polite behaviour in society
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manners
behaviour that is considered polite in a particular society or culture
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frown on/upon sth/sb
disapprove of sth/sb
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discourteous
having bad manners and not showing respect
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customary
usually done in a particular place or situantion
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respectful
showing polite behaviour towards sb/sth
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upwards
moving or pointing towards a higher position
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offensive
rude in a way that makes sb upset or annoyed
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impeccable
perfect
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exemplary
excellent , and done in a way others should copy
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cheeky
rude, often in an amusing way
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insolent
extremely rude and disrespectful
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downright
used to emphasize sth negative
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be put out
be upset or offended
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put your foot in it
say sth that offends or upsets sb
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