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C1 OUT 2A
EDVIBE OUTCOMES 2A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| agenda | hidden motive, plan, intention, scheme |
| approachable | friendly, welcoming, easy to talk to, open |
| arrogance | conceit, self-importance, pridefulness, vanity |
| awareness | consciousness, understanding, knowledge, recognition |
| to back down | yield, give in, retreat, concede |
| barrier | 1. physical: obstacle, block, barricade 2. emotional/social: obstacle, hurdle, wall, block |
| bothered | worried, troubled, concerned, upset |
| to bounce back | recover, rebound, get back on your feet |
| bubbly | cheerful, lively, upbeat, effervescent |
| to confide | trust someone with something, open up, share a secret |
| conscientious | careful, diligent, thorough, meticulous |
| cynic | skeptic, doubter, pessimist |
| to drag down | depress, discourage, bring down |
| eccentric | quirky, odd, unconventional, peculiar |
| fake | insincere, phony, pretentious, two-faced |
| to feel good about yourself | feel proud, feel confident, feel pleased with yourself |
| to go over someone’s head | bypass someone, ignore their authority |
| harsh | cruel, severe, unkind, tough |
| to hit it off | bond, connect instantly, get along well |
| incompetent | unskilled, incapable, inept, unqualified |
| insult | offense, put-down, slur, disrespect |
| intense | serious, passionate, forceful, heavy |
| to keep to yourself | be private, stay reserved, remain quiet |
| laid-back | relaxed, easy-going, calm, chilled |
| to let down | disappoint, fail someone |
| to lighten up | relax, loosen up, chill |
| line manager | supervisor, boss, direct manager |
| loner | introvert, solitary person, lone wolf |
| naïve | innocent, inexperienced, gullible, trusting |
| oblivious | unaware, ignorant, heedless, inattentive |
| prickly | touchy, irritable, easily offended |
| prone | likely, inclined, susceptible, vulnerable |
| to pull out | withdraw, cancel, back out |
| resilient | strong, tough, adaptable, hardy |
| to rub off | influence, transfer, affect |
| sheltered upbringing | protected childhood, overprotected upbringing |
| slacker | idler, lazy person, loafer |
| to stand up for | defend, support, speak up for |
| to stick to your guns | stand firm, hold your ground, stay determined |
| to take everything in your stride | stay calm, handle smoothly, not get stressed |
| to strike (someone as…) | seem, appear, give the impression |
| stubborn streak | strong-willed side, inflexible side |
| to suck up to someone | flatter, brown-nose, kiss up |
| team player | collaborator, cooperative worker |
| trait | quality, characteristic, feature |
| upbeat | positive, cheerful, optimistic |