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tending to think only about yourself and not thinking about the needs or feelings of other people
- Do you think that kids today are more self-centred than they were twenty years ago? |
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willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations
- For the more adventurous tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide. |
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trying very hard to be better than others
-You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. |
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feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
He seems really confident when you first meet him, but he's full of self-doubt and anxiety. |
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involving doing something together or working together with others towards a shared aim
Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work. |
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showing strong emotions, sometimes in a way that other people think is unnecessary
- Aunt Sue tends to get a little emotional at weddings. |
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kind in the way you treat people; willing to see what is good about somebody/something
- In a recession, people sometimes aren't as generous as they could be. |
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confident and free to do things without needing help from other people
- Living in Europe made her more independent than she was before. |
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unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
- It's raining and it's cold outside. I'm feeling too lazy to go for a bike ride. |
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caring more about money and possessions than anything else
- I know Christmas is supposed to be a religious festival, but there's something about the materialistic side that I just love. |
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expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling
- They are cautiously optimistic that the reforms will take place. |
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demanding total attention or love; not wanting somebody to be independent
- It's a little scary how possessive she is of her kids.
!! - watch the spelling: poSSeSSive - TWO sets of double "S"! |
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º aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
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º easily offended or upset
** REMEMBER: "SENSITIVE" and "SENSIBLE" do not mean the same thing. |
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able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
- Roger's not known for being sensible when he's driving, so I refuse to get into a car with him.
* REMEMBER: "SENSITIVE" and "SENSIBLE" do not mean the same thing. |
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enjoying spending time with other people
- Rosa is a sociable child who likes playing with others. |
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determined not to change your opinion or attitude
- The boss's downfall is directly connected to his stubborn refusal to change. |
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