Read the title of the module: Express Yourself
What is the module about?
KEY
communication, relationships and individuality
Do Ex 1
fact-orientated (adj): focused on real pieces of information
e.g. John's research was fact-orientated and was mainly based on real information.
methodical (adj): systematic
e.g. Thanks to Brian's methodical approach, the team was able to improve its performance.
perfectionist (adj): showing obsession with high standards
e.g. Henry is such a perfectionist, always checking over his work making sure that it's only of the highest quality!
expressive (adj): showing feelings clearly
e.g. Being such an expressive communicator, Bob is good at clearly showing how he feels.
Der.: expressiveness (n)
Opp.: expressionless
spontaneous (adj): /spɒnˈteɪniəs/ acting on a sudden desire
e.g. Maggie tends to be very spontaneous and does things on the spur of the moment whenever she feels like it.
Der.: spontaneity (n)
visionary (adj): /ˈvɪʒənri/ having the ability to foresee how sth will develop in the future
e.g. Tom's a real visionary; his work has helped develop amazing new breakthroughs.
impulsive (adj): acting without prior consideration
e.g. Being so impulsive, John often acts rashly (recklessly. Sp temerariamente) without thinking things through first.
Der.: impulsiveness (n)
amiable (adj): /ˈeɪmiəbl/ pleasant; friendly and easy to like.
e.g. Fred's amiable personality is what makes him so well-liked by the rest of the workers.
Der.: amiability (n)
empathetic (adj): showing understanding of another person's feelings
e.g. Being empathetic and compassionate, Jake is highly appreciated by all of his colleagues.
submissive (adj): willing to obey orders and wishes
e.g. Steve is so submissive and eager to please that he ends up taking on more work than he can handle.
Der.: submissiveness (n)
decisive (adj): being able to make a decision in a confident manner very quickly
e.g. Denise is so decisive at work; she never hesitates and she's very confident in her choices.
Der.: decisiveness (n)
Opp.: indecisive
forthright (adj): /ˈfɔːθraɪt/ outspoken, straightforward. Direct and honest in manner and speech. Sp. Directo, sincero.
e.g. The chairman was forthright and blunt when discussing the company's financial situation.
blunt: (of a person or remark) very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
E.g.
She has a reputation for blunt speaking.
To be blunt, your work is appalling.
dominating (adj): controlling
e.g. Eric is certainly dominating and believes he can order his employees around.
Do Ex 2
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