General English C1 · Lesson 6A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
forgetful, with attention elsewhere
claim someone has done something wrong
say sorry for something
arrogant, with an inflated sense of one's importance
softened, made less definite
refuse to accept an alternative
calm and sensible, especially under pressure
using far more words than necessary
unwilling to consider other opinions or new ideas
stop someone from doing something
able to think and respond intelligently and fast
withdrawn or taken back
hesitation or reconsideration
able to manage without help from others
a word or phrase that reduces the force of a request
achieve something after effort
to allow others to know you as you actually are
to make oneself feel less
having good intentions, even if the outcome is poor
fully committed, without holding back
the sense that one deserves love and belonging