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Misguided/Deceived "You really think we can climb that mountain without any preparation? You're CRAZY if you think that's a good idea." empezar lección
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"You really think we can climb that mountain without any preparation? You're DELUDED if you think that's a good idea." Deceived, Misled "I'm not DELUDED! We just need a little more confidence, and we can do it!"
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Shame/Dishonor "I can't believe I failed the exam. This is such a SHAME" empezar lección
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"I can't believe I failed the exam. This is such a disgrace" Shame, Embarrassment "It's disappointing, but you can improve. Let's work together to turn it around."
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Behavior/Character Traits "You're so PLAYFUL, always hiding my things!" empezar lección
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"You're so MISCHIEVOUS, always hiding my things!" Naughty, Playful, Troublesome "I swear, I was just playing around. It's all in good fun!"
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"Yeah, well, COMPLAIN EXCESSIVLY. She'll get over it eventually!" empezar lección
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"Yeah, well, CRY ME A RIVER. She'll get over it eventually!"
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Actions/Behavior "I hope this stick will FRIGHTEN that dog." empezar lección
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"I hope this stick will SCARE AWAY that dog." Frighten, Drive off "Don't worry, just stay calm, it won't approach you."
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Encounter/Meet "Wow, we didn't expect to MEET BY CHANCE each other here!" empezar lección
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"Wow, we didn't expect to RUN INTO each other here!" Bump into, Encounter, Meet by chance "I know, what a surprise! It's been years!"
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Consistency Just the usual, same as always. empezar lección
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Just the usual, nothing new Nothing new How's your day going so far?
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Return/Restoration "I'm happy to inform you that you've been BROUGHT BACK to your position." empezar lección
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"I'm happy to inform you that you've been REINSTATED to your position." Reappointed, Restored, Brought back "Thank you! I'm excited to be back and contribute again!"
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"Wow, you're so VERSETILE! How did you learn to write with both hands?" empezar lección
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"Wow, you're so AMBIDEXTERITY! How did you learn to write with both hands?" "It took a lot of practice, but it's called ambidexterity—using both hands equally well."
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I will ENDEAVOUR to finish all my assignments by tomorrow. empezar lección
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I will STRIVE to finish all my assignments by tomorrow. Try, Attempt, Endeavour
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Self-Image/Character Traits "Her PRIDE is getting out of hand. She's always looking at herself in the mirror." empezar lección
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"Her VANITY is getting out of hand. She's always looking at herself in the mirror." Arrogance, Pride, Self-importance "Yeah, it's hard to talk to her when she's so focused on her own reflection."
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