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Flashcards Unit 1-1.Adjectives and idioms

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1Intuitive /ɪnˈtʃuː.ɪ.tɪv/ ex. This invention of Napoleon´s was intuitive rather than reasoned.When someone is able to know something based on their feelings rather than proof. Not by going through a reasoning process.
2Downside /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/ ex. Being harassed by the media is the downside of being in the public eye.The bad side (disadvantage) of a situation.
3Compulsive /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/ ex. She is a compulsive reader.Compulsion to do something and being unable to stop until done.
4Decisive /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/ ex. The decisive veridct will be given this afternoon.Unhesitating. To make an important decision quickly and confidently.
5Inquisitive /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/ ex. Her inquisitive personality has given her a notorious reputation in scientific society.To ask a lot of questions in order to discover as much as posible about things.
6Ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ ex. She has a very ambitious plan for her daughter´s future.A strong desire for success and achievement.
(money and power, mainly)
7Conscientious /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ ex. A conscientious essay in what moral is.A great and conscious effort in a task.
8Introverted /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/ ex. He is an introverted kid.Someone who prefers to be in solitude rather than surrounded by people. (may be due to shyness)
9Extrovert /ˈek.strə.vɜːt/ ex. She has lots of friends, it must be due to her extrovert peronality.An outgoing person, very friendly and energetic, who enjoys being with other people.
10Honest /ˈɒn.ɪst/ ex. All my friends are trustworthy, they are all very honest.Someone who do not lie or cheat but tells the truth.
11Frank /fræŋk/ ex. My boss´s so frank that it hurts.Someone who tells the truth even when it might be awkward.
12Direct /daɪˈrekt/ /dɪˈrekt/ ex. You are so direct, you never baffle me.To go straight to the point whitout beating around the bush.
13Outspoken /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən/ ex. I know she´s outspoken and all but I can´t help but getting mad at her.To express opinions or ideas without worrying if others are ofended.
14Open (as an adjective) /ˈəʊ.pən/ ex. My teacher is so open, he is so approachable.Someone who is not closed but very accesible.
15The luck of the draw. ex. Cheer up, you can´t choose who your siblings are. It´s just the luck of the draw.Something you can´t control.
The result is by chance, you don´t have power over it.
16Take a pot of luck ex. Just take a pot of luck, you may win the car.To take a chance. To choose something whitout knowing what the result it´s going to be. Yo can only hope for the best.
17To be out of luck ex. Oh gosh. I´m definitely out of luck. Today I missed the bus, consequently I couldn´t take the exam.To have bad luck .
18Push your luck ex- I´d be pushing my luck if I play again.To risk losing the fortune one has garnered by seeking more.
19No such luck. ex. I thought she would stop yelling at me, but no such luck, she just kept going.To be disappointed due to something didn´t happen as you expected (or hoped)
20By a stroke of luck ex. Getting my book signed was definitely a stroke of luck, I came across with her in the street.When something marvelous,totally unexpected, happens.