English adjectives 1 (mastered 22.10) Flashcards
(40 cards)
Sby who changes their opinions suddenly and easily
Fickle
Sby who believes everyth
Guillible
Sby who is difficult to deal w/, who complains a lot. Especially for older people.
Cantankerous
Brave, courageous, spirited. Especially for younger, weaker people.
Plucky
Weird, different in a positive/fun way. Not only for people.
Quirky
Lacking grace
Uncouth
Calm under pressure
Unflappable
Emotionally distant in a cool way
Aloof
Sby who uses too many words. For essays, texts as well.
Verbose
Unlucky
Hapless
Rich, classy, stylish (area, neighbourhood…)
Swanky
Related to the countryside
Bucolic
Closely integrated, w/ close bonds.
Collocation
Tightly-knit (community)
Quaint, visually attractive, w/ an old-fashioned charm.
Picturesque
Residential area outside the city
Suburban
Having no interesting features
Non-descript
In bad condition
Run-down
Boring, colourless
Collocation
Drab (and dreary)
Famous for
Notable for
Not completely certain/trusting abt sby or sth
Wary of sby/sth
Very important
Collocation
Paramout, of paramount importance
Unimportant
Trifling
Interesting
Riveting
Boring
Dull