/ussy /4\si/ (ac[/| someone who is fussy is difficult to please because they only like a few things and will only accept exactly what they want + about Teenagers are often very fussy about what they eat.
hard-working /ha:rd 'wsTarjV [adjl always working hard in your job or schoolwork; Jane s teachers said she was a sensible herd-working girl.
hefp/ul /helpfolj [adj] always ready to help people, for example by giving them useful advice or information: The staff at the museum were very helpful. I Than/cs
Sasha. You've been really helpful.
impatient /im'peif^nt/ [adjl someone who is impatient gets annoyed if they have to wait for something: I'm
corning - don yt be so impatient.'
indecisive /.jndj'saisivV [adj] someone who is indecisive is not good at making decisions quickly and keeps changing their mind about what they want to do: The President $ opponents described him as weak and indecisive.
insensitive /m sens^iv/ {adjl not realizing that some of the things you say or do are likely to upset or offend people: Carol s husixtnd is an insensitive brute. + tc She's insensitive to anyone s feelings but her own.
kind /kamd/ {adj\ someone who is kind always tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable: We 'd like to thank all the doctors and nurses at St James s Hospital for being so kind. I She's one of the kindest. most considerate people I ever met. + to People at work were very kind to me when my mother died.
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DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Sagittarius
22 November - 21 December
Scorpio
23 October - 21 November
People born under the sign of Scorpio are often passionate, but sometimes a little cruel.
People borr under the sign of Sagittarius are always cheerful and optimistic, but often tend to be reckless
Capricorn
22 December 19 January
People with the sign of Capricorn are sensible and organized, but are sometimes conceited.
Libra
23 September 22 October
People born under the sign of Libra are usually artistic. But also tend to be indecisive.
or oppose them: о loyal and devoted wife + to We d like to thank all our fons who've been so loyal to the team.
materialistic /m^ti^ri^listikV |odj] thinking that money and possessions are more important than anything else: A lot of young people nowadays are rebelling against the materialistic ixilues of their parents.
moo du /muxii/ [ad;) often getting angry or annoyed, even though there seems to be no reason to feel like this: What's wrong with Janet?She's not usually so moody, I After the accident, he had become increasingly moody and depressed.
optimistic /.opt^misti Н|,аф/ [adjl someone who is optimistic always expects good things to happen, and believes that they will eventually get what they want: Donna hasn t managed to find a job yet, but she is still very optimistic.
+ about How optimistic are you about your chances of winning a gold medal?
organized frrgwiaizd/ (adj] good at organizing your life and making plans, so you are always well prepared for the things you have to do: You have to admire Helen she's so organized.
passionate /paeJ<?nJ>t/ (adj) someone who is passionate has strong sexual or romantic feelings: Todd put his arms around her and gave her a passionate kiss.
patient /peij>nt/ [adjl able to wait calmly without becom ing annoyed or bored: "Are we going now Mum?" "Л/о. not yet, you7/ just haue to be patient + with Try and be patient with her - she's doing her best.
pessimistic /.pesJ'misiikV (adj} someone who is pessimistic always expects bad things to happen, and thinks that if anything can go wrong it will go wrong: / wish you 'd stop being so pessimistic! + about Experts seem pessimistic about the chances of
an economic recovery.
reckless /'rekbs/ [adjl behaving in an irresponsible or dangerous way, and not caring whether you harm yourself or other people: A senior police officer blamed reckless motorists for the high number of deaths or the road.
romantic /ra'maentik. гэи-/ [adjl someone who is romantic treats the person they love as someone very special, for example by buying them presents and giving them flowers: "Phr!'s taking me to Paris for the weekend/ "How romanticГ
sensible /"sensilwl/ [adj] always behaving in a responsible way, making good decisions, and not doing anything stupid or risk/: He was sensible enough to realize he wouldnt pass the exam without doing any work I You can rely on Jill to take care of the car - she's a very sensible driver.
sociable /'sao/sh? 1/ [adj] someone who is sociable is friendly, and enjoys being with other people and meeting new people; Maria u>as a sociable and popular mem ber of the doss.
sympathetic /simpa'BetikV {adj] ready to try to understand peoples problems and to help them if you can. Tell Frank how you feel - I'm sure hell be sympa thetic.
Don t confuse sympathetic (=ready to understand and help people) and njce (=pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to)
vain /vein/ {adj very proud of yourself, especially because you think that you look very attractive or beautifuclass="underline" The girls at school used to tease her for being so vain.
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