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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)

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behaviour(noun)
/bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
Synonymsconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportment
Antonymsinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraint
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creative(adjective)
/kriˈeɪtɪv/
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
Synonymsimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventive
Antonymsunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreative
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habit(noun)
/ˈhæbɪt/
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
Synonymscustompracticeroutinetendencypattern
Antonymsunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberration
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active(adjective)
/ˈæktɪv/
always busy doing things, especially physical activities
She is over 70 but she is very active.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
Synonymsenergeticlivelydynamicvigorousbusy
Antonymsinactivepassivelethargicdormantlazy
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fear(noun)
/fɪr/
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Synonymsdreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanic
Antonymscouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmness
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cry(verb)
/kraɪ/
to produce tears from your eyes because you are unhappy or hurt
I just couldn't stop crying.
There's nothing to cry about.
Synonymsweepsobwailbawllamentshed tears
Antonymslaughrejoicecheerbe happy
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intelligent(adjective)
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
a highly intelligent child
Synonymssmartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliant
Antonymsstupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimple
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lucky(adjective)
/ˌlʌki ˌluːsiˈɑːnəʊ/
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
Synonymsfortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessful
Antonymsunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursed
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careful(adjective)
/ˈkerfl/
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
Synonymscautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilant
Antonymscarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudent
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luck(noun)
/lʌk/
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Synonymsfortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipity
Antonymsmisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedy
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nervous(adjective)
/ˈnɜːrvəs/
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Synonymsanxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetense
Antonymscalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquil
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manner(noun)
/ˈmænər/
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
Synonymsbehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustom
Antonymsimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionality
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lazy(adjective)
/ˈleɪzi/
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
Synonymsidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftless
Antonymsindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
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behave(verb)
/bɪˈheɪv/
to do things in a particular way
Everyone should behave well at Tet.
Synonymsactconductdeportcomportact properlyconduct oneself
Antonymsmisbehavemisconductact updisobey
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clever(adjective)
/ˈklevər/
quick at learning and understanding things
She is a clever student and always gets good grades.
Synonymsintelligentsmartbrightingeniousastute
Antonymsstupidunintelligentfoolishdumbobtuse
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crazy(adjective)
/ˈkreɪzi/
not sensible; stupid
He acted crazy during the meeting.
Synonymsinsanemadwilddementedeccentric
Antonymssanerationalsensiblenormalreasonable
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happily(adverb)
/ˈhæpɪli/
in a cheerful way; with feelings of pleasure
She happily accepted the gift.
Synonymsjoyfullycheerfullygleefullymerrily
Antonymssadlyunhappilymiserablysorrowfully
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laughter(noun)
/ˈlæftər/
the act or sound of laughing
The sound of laughter filled the room.
Synonymsgiggleschucklesmerrimentglee
Antonymscryingsadnessgriefsorrow