CPE wordskills 16-24

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