Enneagram Flashcards
(26 cards)
hexagon (n)
GEOMETRY
a flat shape that has six straight sides
triangle (n)
MATHEMATICS
a flat shape with three straight sides
facet (n)
one part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts:
She has so many facets to her personality.
indispensable (a)
Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her:
This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.
His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks.
apparently (adv)
used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true:
Apparently it’s going to rain today.
Apparently he’s had enough of England and is going back to Australia.
contribution (n)
something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful: All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated. All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by 1 August.
to seek out (phrasal v)
to look for someone or something, especially for a long time until you find him, her, or it:
While he was at the library, Steve decided to seek out some information on the history of the area.
rarely (adv)
not often:
We rarely see each other now.
I rarely have time to read a newspaper.
to hesitate (v)
to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:
She hesitated slightly before answering the detective’s question.
“Do you love me?” she asked. He hesitated and then said, “I’m not sure.”
to persist (v)
If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist:
If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way:
If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.
The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme.
to admire (v)
to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at:
We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.
I was just admiring your jacket, Delia.
to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour:
I admired him for his determination.
I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.
stamina (n)
the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time:
The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
stubborn (a)
A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else:
They have huge arguments because they’re both so stubborn.
to take pride in (idiom)
to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with:
If you don’t take professional pride in your work, you’re probably in the wrong job.
pride (n)
a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good:
She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award.
He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street.
to possess (v)
to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:
I don’t possess a single DVD (= I don’t have even one DVD).
In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers.
justice (n)
fairness in the way people are dealt with:
There’s no justice in the world when people can be made to suffer like that.
The winner has been disqualified for cheating, so justice has been done (= a fair situation has been achieved).
backbone (n)
the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body:
She stood with her backbone rigid.
the most important part of something, providing support for everything else:
Farming is the backbone of the country’s economy.
grateful (a)
showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person:
I’m so grateful (to you) for all that you’ve done.
If you could get that report finished by Thursday, I’d be very grateful.
persona (n)
the particular type of character that a person seems to have and that is often different from their real or private character:
He had a shy, retiring side to his personality that was completely at odds with his public persona.
battlefield (n)
a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought in the past:
They carried the wounded from the battlefield.
a Civil War battlefield
vulnerability (n)
the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or something that is vulnerable:
You want a doctor who understands the patient’s vulnerability.
Those who organized the attacks exploited vulnerabilities in the nation’s defences.
intimidating (a)
making you feel frightened or nervous:
an intimidating array of weapons
an intimidating manner
complacency (n)
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder:
What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.
There’s no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition!
