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Term | Definition |
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have a whale of a time | to enjoy yourself very much |
perplexing | puzzling, confusing |
personal attributes | the attitudes, character traits and physical characteristics of an individual |
self-indulgent | allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy; excessive, lavish, immoderate |
coo | to speak in a soft, gentle, or loving way |
squabble | an argument over something that is not important; petty quarrel |
admittedly | certainly, undeniably, confessedly |
conscientious | always doing your work with a lot of effort, care; thorough, assiduous, diligent |
resentment | a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like; hostility(ellenszenv), indignation(ingerültség), bitterness =neheztelés, megbántódás, sértődés |
estrangement | separation; the fact of no longer being in contact with sbdy. |
self-appointed | behaving as if you have responsibility but without having been chosen by other people |
self-conscious | nervous and uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you/your actions |
apprehensive | feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen; uneasy, fearful, worried |
timid | shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened =fainthearted, bashful(szégyenlős, félénk) |
self-effacing | not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people; bashful(szégyenlős, félénk) |
buoyant | happy and confident, cheerful, lighthearted |
compassionate | feeling or showing sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others, and wanting to help them =sympathetic |
aloof | not friendly or willing to take part in things; distant, uninvolved |
conciliatory | showing willingness to end a disagreement, seeking peace |
inept | not skilled/effective, foolish, unskillful, inane |
brusque | quick and rude in a manner of speech |
jittery | nervous, jumpy, tense, edgy |
betrothed | engaged |
chap, bloke | a man |
apathetic | passive, uninterested |
pluck up | to muster, courage one's spirits |
to be oblivious of | to be unaware of, to be disregarding of, to be ignorant of; unmindful, unaware=feledékeny, hanyag |
nimble | quick and exact either in movement or thoughts |
forthright | (too) honest or direct in behaviour/speech =blunt |
liaise | maintain contact |
erratic | inconsistent, deviating, unpredictable |
fervent | passionate, ardent, zealous=buzgó, lelkes, odaadó |
protracted | lasting longer than expected or longer than usual; prolonged, extended |
composed | calm, dignified(méltóságteljes), self-controlled =nyugodt, higgadt, összeszedett |
ungainly | unwieldy( esetlen), clumsy(ügyetlen) |
impede | hinder, obstruct=akadályoz, megakadályoz, gátol, feltartóztat, hátráltat |
embark | board, start an enterprise(vállalkozás) |
debilitating | weakening, draining |
prowess | exceptional skill, ability; talent, excellence |
close | humid, stuffy, warm; secretive |
emulate | imitate in an effort to equal =to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them |
bereavement | affliction(szerencsétlenség), loss of someone dear |
steady | unwavering |
brusque | discourteously blunt |
trigger off | put in motion |
inexhaustible | tireless, endless |
pang | a sudden sharp feeling |
cohort | a group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behaviour |
kin | a relative |
stray | wander around without purpose |
pacifying | conciliatory, calming; showing willingness to end a disagreement, or trying to make someone less angry |
tread(-trod-trodden) | to make a step in a certain direction |
breach | to break through rules, boundaries |
to tackle sth. | to deal with sth. |
coin(vb.) | to invent a new word or phrase that other people then begin to use |
devoted | dedicated, committed |
to hit it off | to get on (well) with |
meek | submissive, humble, quiet |
blithe | happy and without worry |
forthright | blunt |
rash | careless or unwise, premature |
cordial | friendly, but formal and polite |
indifferent | having or showing no interest in somebody/something |
unforthcoming | unfriendly, unhelpful, not willing to talk; aloof |
to be harnessed to | to be strapped to |