B1 · 100 entries · Five themes

People, feelings and relationships

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1. Positive qualities (20 entries)
  1. confident
  2. independent
  3. calm
  4. honest
  5. patient
  6. reliable
  7. curious
  8. brave
  9. cheerful
  10. generous
  11. sensible
  12. emotion
  13. proud of
  14. impression
  15. a sense of achievement
  16. admire
  17. attract
  18. spirit
  19. pleasant
  20. talented
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2. Behaviour and personal tendencies (20 entries)
  1. talkative
  2. careless
  3. selfish
  4. stubborn
  5. jealous
  6. competitive
  7. awkward
  8. attitude
  9. proud
  10. painful
  11. hate
  12. bitter
  13. mild
  14. mental
  15. cruel
  16. take things personally
  17. sour
  18. poisonous
  19. rough
  20. poison
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3. Feelings and reactions (20 entries)
  1. annoyed
  2. disappointed
  3. anxious
  4. confused
  5. frustrated
  6. embarrassing
  7. concerned
  8. satisfied
  9. delighted
  10. happiness
  11. ashamed
  12. homesick
  13. grateful
  14. unpleasant
  15. hopeful
  16. feel left out
  17. feel let down
  18. fond of
  19. part of me
  20. wasn't for me
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4. Connections and relationships (20 entries)
  1. relationship
  2. friendship
  3. contact
  4. respect
  5. relative
  6. nephew
  7. stranger
  8. niece
  9. relation
  10. shared secret
  11. working relationship
  12. private matter
  13. relate
  14. apart
  15. touch
  16. religious
  17. sex
  18. nuclear
  19. central
  20. element
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5. Communication and support (20 entries)
  1. encourage
  2. persuade
  3. comfort
  4. trust
  5. admit
  6. interrupt
  7. blame
  8. forgive
  9. provide support
  10. pass on
  11. encouragement
  12. speaking up
  13. be available
  14. gain support
  15. invite feedback
  16. clear communication
  17. in private
  18. support staff
  19. advise
  20. communication aid
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