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