Vocabulario en inglés: Personalidad, Trabajo, Onomatopeyas, Sufijos y Libros
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Vocabulary: Personality
| Supervisor, Nurturer | Bright, Straightforward |
| Mastermind, Leader | Determined, Self-sufficient |
| Counsellor, Mentor | Sympathetic, Conscientious, Gentle |
| Resolver, Go-getter | Steady, Spontaneous |
| Peacemaker, Performer | Sarcastic, Tends to |
| Strategist, Big thinker | On the surface, Deep down |
| Idealist, Innovator | A bit too, On the whole |
| To the latter, Puts things off | A bit of a, Comes across |
| Put together, Realist | A heart of gold, Down to earth |
| Get stuck, Gut feeling | A cold fish, A real pain in the neck |
| Head-on, Go round | A soft touch, A very quick temper |
| Catch your eye, Carry on | Full of herself, Wouldn't hurt a fly |
| A white lie, Gut feeling | Lifts a finger, The life and soul of the party |
| Head-on, Go round | Resourceful, Thorough |
| Catch your eye, |
Vocabulary: Work
| Challenging, Monotonous | Colleagues = co-workers |
| Repetitive, Rewarding | Quit = Resign / Perks = benefits |
| Fulfilling, Motivating | Staff = Workforce |
| Demanding, Tedious | Laid off = Made redundant |
| Dead-end, High-powered | Out of work (not =) Off work |
| Career move, Job hunting | Was sacked (not =) Was fired |
| Events manager, Academic qualifications | Get promoted (not =) Get a pay rise |
| Job experience, Career ladder | Skills (not =) Qualifications |
| Civil events, Fast track | Hire = Employ |
Onomatopoeias
Bang, Buzz, Click, Crash, Creak, Crunch, Drip, Hiss, Hoot, Hum, Rattle, Roar, Screech, Slam, Slurp, Sniff, Snore, Splash, Tap, Tick, Whistle, Giggle, Groan, Mumble, Scream, Sigh, Sob, Stammer, Whisper, Yell, Pop, Crackle, Slop, Rustle, Snap
Abstract Nouns: Suffixes
Adulthood, Neighbourhood, Friendship, Membership, Partnership, Relationship, Curiosity, Generosity, Possibility, Awareness, Happiness, Illness, Kindness, Sadness, Boredom, Freedom, Wisdom, Celebration, Frustration, Imagination, Temptation, Achievement, Amazement, Disappointment, Excitement, Improvement.
Anger → angry / Shame → ashamed, shameful, shameless, unashamed / Death → dead, deadly
Danger → dangerous / Belief → to believe / Hatred → to hate / Loss → to lose / Memory → to remember, to memorize.
Conflict and Warfare
People and Events
Executed, Blow up, Civil War, Troops, Forces, Snipers, Captured, Looted, Refugees, Treaty, Commander, Survivors, Casualties, Coup, Overthrown, The wounded, Civilians, Allies
Conflict and Verbs
Overthrew, Broke out, Shelled, Retreated, Surrender, Blew up, Declared, Looted, Captured, Released, Executed
Describing Books and Films
Creepy, Fast moving, Gripping, Haunting, Heart-warming, Heavy going, Implausible, Intriguing, Moving, Thought-provoking
Books
Copyright page, Title page, Dedication page / Acknowledgements, Table of contents, Epigraph, Prologue, Chapters, Epilogue, Introduction, Main text, Conclusion, About the author, Endnotes, Glossary, Index, Bibliography
Parts of a Book
Front cover (portada), Board (interior de la portada), Headband (fils cosit al llom), Spine (llom), Flyleaf (full blanc entre la portada i la pàgina del títol), Fore-edge (espiar entre dues pàgines), Back cover (contraportada), Blurb (sinopsi), Hardback / Hardcover (tapa dura), Softback / Paperback (tapa tova), Pocket book (llibre de butxaca)