1.1.9B-(page 9)-Vocabulary. Personality.

feel something is important: particular aboutIf you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied.Ted was very particular about the colours he used.I was never particular about what I eat, but that’s changed since I’ve started getting into cooking.

enjoy (a topic or activity): get intobecome interested in (slang).I can’t get into this book because the first chapter is so boring.

be introverted: keep (myself) to myselfTo spend time alone, not talking to other people very much.I don’t see friends very often. I prefer to keep myself to myselfFabio tends to keep to himself and goes to bed very late, as he does his best work in the early hours, when no one’s around.

away from home very late: out until the early hoursThe time after midnight and before dawn.The bar stays open until the early hours.

someone who is sociable: a people personsomeone who is good at dealing with other people.Colleagues say she’s a good people person who can really motivate a team.My colleague Bill is a real people person, so It’s odd that he doesn’t really pull his weight when we work together.

do one’s share of work: pull one’s weight hacer su parte de trabajoHe must pull his weight or leave.

realistic about things: down-to-earthpractical, sensible, realistic, responsible, full of common sense, not concerned with theories, ideals, etcShe is a sensible, down-to-earth person.I don’t know why you say he’s down-to-earth. I think he’s a real computer geek, and he’s not very practical.

someone who is obsessive and boring (about a topic): a geekIf you call someone, usually a man or boy, a geek, you are saying in an unkind way that they are stupid, awkward, or weak.Awkward (adj): An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. (=tricky)I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there’ll be harder ones to come...,There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners.Tricky (adj): If you describe a task or problem as tricky, you mean that it is difficult to do or deal with.Parking can be tricky in the town centre.

someone who is fun to be with: a good laughIf you describe someone as a laugh or a good laugh, you like them because they are amusing and fun to be with.He’s a good laugh, but with money he tends to be tight-fisted and never pays.

mean with money: tight-fisted (adj) (=mean, stingy) (Antonym: generous)If you describe someone as tight-fisted, you disapprove of them because they are unwilling to spend money (disapproval)He had the reputation of being one of the most tight-fisted and demanding of employers.

(Page 148) Vocabulary bank - PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES.

Cautious (careful): cauteloso, cauto, precavido, prudente.Cheung always takes a long time to make up his mind and he’s careful to avoid problems or danger.

Eccentric (unusual person): excéntrico, extravagante, estrafalario.Karl acts a bit strange sometimes and wears the oddest clothes, but he’s a good guy.

Flexible: flexible, con capacidad de adaptación.Noriko is a great addition to the team. She adapts quickly to new situations and doesn’t mind change.

Genuine (real, authentic, sincere): genuino, legítimo, auténtico, sincero, franco.

I really like your fiancé - he seems honest and sincere.

Mean (stingy, miserly): mezquino, tacaño, miserable, infame, malo.My last teacher wasn’t very kind. She often laughed at students when they made mistakes.

Moody (temperamental, gloomy): malhumorado, de carácter cambiante, deprimido.Sam’s a typical teenager. He always seems to be unhappy or else he suddenly gets angry for no reason.

Naive (not experienced): ingenuo, inocente, cándido, inexperto.Joe thought his first job would be easy and people would be nice. He soon learnt differently!

Sympathetic: solidario, compasivo, empático.My friend always has time for me when I’ve got a problem. She seems to understand and wants to help.

Trustworthy (can be trusted): confinable, que se puede confiar.You can tell Marta a secret and you know she’ll never tell anyone else.

Witty (smartly funny, clever): agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente Lucia makes me laugh a lot. She’s very quick-thinking and clever with words.